CityFolk Festival Day 5 Feat: USS, Down With Webster, Tobi, Miniscule Music, J Morris, Black Denim
CityFolk – Sunday
Reviews and Photos by Cole Lewis Photography
Day 5 of CityFolk brought back the warm weather, and with it, warm and lively crowds, as the evening promised a vibrant mix of performances.
Out on the concourse, things kicked off with Minuscule, a choral-pop band aiming to reshape the landscape of choral music. Their unique sound drew a curious and growing crowd to the front of the festival grounds.
Over on the Fasken Stage, J. Morris began with an intimate audience that steadily grew with each note echoing through the grounds. He was quickly followed by Ottawa locals Blakdenim, whose high-energy hip-hop set exploded onto the stage with creativity and musicality. Each member infused their instrument with infectious rhythm, turning the performance into a dance-worthy experience. Blakdenim never disappoints, and CityFolk was no exception.
Closing out the Fasken Stage was Canadian rapper Tobi, whose smooth moves and soulful vocals captivated the crowd. His performance invited the audience to sway and groove, fully immersed in the soundscape he created.
Meanwhile, the TD Stage opened with Cam Kahin, who brought a dynamic blend of energy and sound to kick off the night. But nothing quite matched the quirky brilliance of Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS). Their self-described “campfire after-party with a jungle-rave vibe” had the crowd hyped from start to finish. With Jason Parsons flipping across the stage and doing handstands at the DJ booth, every moment felt spontaneous and electric. If you didn’t come to party, you definitely wanted to by the end of their set.
A heartfelt moment came when USS dedicated a song to a local radio station and invited their DJ, Noah, on stage to share a story about a special birdhouse he’d received. That kind of personal touch, acknowledging the space and the people in it never goes unnoticed by fans.
Down With Webster kept the energy surging with their signature flashy and innovative performance. They launched into hits like “One in a Million” and “Time to Win”, prompting the crowd to scream along from the first verse. The momentum didn’t let up until the final notes of “Your Man” rang out, closing the weekend and the festival on an electrifying high.
