# Nico Gravel’s Final Bluesfest Night | Ottawa News

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Published: 2026-07-12T21:19:12+00:00
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After 15 years of playing bagpipes as the unofficial farewell anthem of Bluesfest, Nico Gravel is hanging up his pipes for good—this year’s final performance marks his transition to Europe, where cash is still king and street music thrives. With fewer buskers on Booth Street and electronic payments failing to replace dwindling cash, Gravel’s departure reflects a changing era for Ottawa’s street musicians. A self-taught bagpiper who turned music into tuition money and a mentor to newcomers, he’s leaving with gratitude for a city that made his art possible—and a bittersweet ache for the crowd he’s played for a decade and a half. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/85cc4803a107090d

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