A list of events in the Ottawa area for 2020. More events, information and ticket links soon
A Contemporary Valentine's Celebration
February 14, 2020 $20
A great night of contemporary jazz for everyone; featuring local favourites John Kori Dapaah(piano), Roxanne Goodman(vocal), Michael Curtis Hanna(vocal), J.P Lapensee(bass) and Jamie Holmes(drums).
Raphael Weinroth-Browne
Vinyl Release
March 20, 2020 $20
Raphael Weinroth-Browne channels the energy and intensity of a full band with his solo cello performance. His highly virtuosi compositions evoke a sound world that is at once ancient and modern, all the while redefining expectations of how the cello should sound.
The Canadian Showtime Chorus
April 23, 2020 $20-30
Award-winning, innovative group of women from the Ottawa area who blend their four-part a cappella harmonies into amazing sounds.
Suzie Vinnick
June 14, 2020 $20-30
A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, prodigious guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style.
Heather Rankin
July 26, 2020 $20-35
Cape Breton's Heather Rankin brings her solo tour to the Ottawa Valley. A veteran of the stage and studio, Heather Rankin has embarked on a new chapter and performs a diverse mix of music including material from her 2016 Juno Award Nominated solo album, A Fine Line.
Madison Violet
October 3, 2020 $20-35
Juno nominated singer-songwriting duo, Madison Violet, are as much wanderers as they are musicians. It is a career filled with endless roads stretching into the horizon, winding through changing landscapes, each kilometer traveled carrying with it the promise of inspiration. Perhaps that is the secret of what has made Madison Violet such an enduring band. Wiith each new town, each new venue, their curiosity grows, their love of music deepens, their desire to push musical boundaries expands.
Sultans of String Christmas Caravan
December 19, 2020 $20-55
3-time JUNO Award nominees and Billboard charting band Sultans of String w/ Kellylee Evans, Rebecca Campbell, Donné Roberts, Kristine St.Pierre and more
The Barrel Boys
February 29, 2020 $20
5-string band with rich vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals
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Jabbour
April 4, 2020 $20
The love of musical collaboration, Cajun music and travel brought this Francophone group together. These talented high-energy musicians bridge gaps and draw parallels between the musical genres. Performing in both English and French.
Susan Aglukark
April 24, 2020 $40-56
One of Canada's most unique artists and leading voice in Canadian music. She blends Inukitut and English languages with contemporary pop music to tell stories of her people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada. Susan will be introducing her new album at this concert! Special guests Lori-Anne Van Morsel w/River City Junction to open.
Amanda Jackson Band
June 21, 2020 $25
Amanda Jackson, from P.E.I, has one of those voices that can transport you to another place, the warmth and depth captures you somewhere beyond your ears. Steeped in soul, with a bluesy edge, she can melt you with a sweet lullaby in one breath and then knock you to your knees with her soaring vocals in the next one.
Pete Woods and the Kindness of Jazz Collective
September 26, 2020 $20
Amazing evening of soul, wisdom and song with one of Ottawa's most sought after jazz musicians.
Catherine MacLellan
November 13, 2020 $20-30
Catherine MacLellan, one of Canadian folk music’s true gems, returns with her anticipated seventh album, COYOTE. This self-produced release is a travelogue through heartbreak, loss and the joy of life.
Catherine's photo by
The Dragon & The Rising Sun
Fall 2020 @NAC $25-65
"An incredible mix of Celtic music and Japanese Taiko" - The Daily Rock
EXPERIENCE the amazing fusion of International Celtic/Rock/World group The American Rogues & world renowned Japanese group Nagata Shachu.
More details coming on the date.
The Raine Hamilton Trio
March 8, 2020 $20
Canadian Folk Music Award Emerging Artist of the Year 2018
Resonant, acoustic chamber folk with an otherworldly edge, and a lyric presence that cuts deep.
Featuring Tamyka Bullen w/ American Sign Language Interpretation and Audrey Saparno opening act.
Rosie and the Rivetors
April 16, 2010 $25
"Rosie and The Riveters are a trio of incredibly empowering women. Their show is bold, unapologetic, nuanced, powerful, and sensitive, and their banter is witty, relevant, and undeniably engaging. They deliver a great show with an important message.” — Gillian Moranz, Wise Hall Vancouver , BC
Heather Bishop
May 29, 2020 $25-40
"Heather Bishop unzips her heart and invites us to fall in"
Multi-award winner, including the Order of Canada for her dedication to social justice, is coming to Ottawa for a special performance. Her music will take you on a journey leaving your own heart full.
Shirley Jackson
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Her Good Rockin Daddys
July 25, 2020 $20
For over 25 years Shirley Jackson & her Good Rockin' Daddys from Halifax, NS have performed their blend of Blues, Jump, and Swing at shows across Canada. Their repertoire features songs written by Shirley Jackson and arranged by the Good Rockin' Daddys, as well as a variety of tunes from and inspired by the era of Big Jay McNeely, Louis Jordan, and Etta James.
Nathan and Emilyn
September 2020 $20
Multi-instrumentalists Nathan Smith and Emilyn Stam were drawn together by their mutual love of Québécois fiddle and piano music. You'll enjoy their flare to add new creativity to traditional tunes.
Specific date announced soon.
Heather Rankin
December 13,2020 $25-55
Heather Rankin follows her 2016 Juno Award Nominated solo album, A Fine Line, with a Christmas album, Imagine. Her angelic voice wraps her listeners in coziness and nostalgia in this ten-song collection, which includes both original songs, cowritten by Rankin, and traditional songs she grew up singing at Christmas.
A special Christmas event with Heather and a farm-to-table reception.