Spirit of Rasputin’s is happy to announce the following music events, live, online or broadcast, which may interest our audience.
To send us a notice of your event, please go here.
Kongero
Marc Landry
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 pm
Aylmer House Concert
Donation: $30 suggested
Swedish a cappella folk quartet Kongero. Beautiful voices, sophisticated arrangements in an intimate house concert setting. Limited number of seats.
Contact m.landry10@videotron.ca for details and tickets.
RPL Acoustic Music Circle
Hosted by Barry Cooper
Tuesdays, Feb 18, March 11, April 15, June 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Rockcliffe Public Library
380 Springfield Road
Music circle, all welcome.
Contact info: Barry Cooper
Bytown Ukulele Group (BUG) Jams
Hosted by Sue & Mark Rogers since 2010
Monthly on a Wednesday, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm (check links below for dates & details)
Red Bird Live Music
1165 Bank Street, one block south of Sunnyside..
Tickets $10 online at Red Bird Live
No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6:45 pm
Join us for an evening of ukulele songs and revelry. All the details are at https://bytownukulele.ca/events/
BUG Jams are for everyone who loves playing ukulele. All skill levels welcome. Beginners – don’t wait to join us in a jam “until you get better”. We’ll share tips with you and even though you might not be able to keep up with everything right at the beginning, you’ll still be able to belt out the songs.
Visit our website https://bytownukulele.ca/ to enjoy our free songsheets, tips and help, jam videos, etc. And join our Bytown Ukulele Group Facebook page to interact with the group and keep informed about everything ukulele: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109137109114053
Contact Sue Rogers at Sue@bytownukulele.ca or 613-526-4313 if you have any questions.
Celtic Folk Night
Hosted by Kevin Dooley
Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Quinn’s
1070 Bank Street, Ottawa
Free
Irish Kitchen Party style with tunes, songs, recitations. All celtic instruments welcome.
Marc Audet’s Weekly Live Folk Stream
Every Thursday evening, with a few exceptions, at 8:00 pm
Broadcast from the Facebook page of singer-songwriter Marc Audet.
https://m.facebook.com/marc.audet.singersongwriter/
Free
The show includes a mix of covers of folk artists like John Prine and David Francey as well as Marc’s own songs. He writes about the heritage of the Ottawa Valley, featuring stories of settlement and industrialization and the ways of the past. More information at http://www.marcaudetmusic.com.
Tunes After Noon
with Greg Kelly and Friends
Saturdays from 1:00 pm until about 4:30 pm
Moose McGuire’s
3320 McCarthy Road, Ottawa
Greg sings his own songs for the first half hour, followed by an hour-long performance by the week’s featured artists, after which there’s an Open Stage to complete the afternoon.
February 8: Mark Evenchick
This local favourite will enchant and entertain with his original tunes.
February 15: Dan Kelly
Dan is an indie folk singer-songwriter who captivates with a blend of heartfelt storytelling and melodic prowess.
https://dankellymusic.com/about
February 22: CA and Sonny
Using a variety of stringed instruments, C.A. & Sonny sing songs, crack jokes, and tell tales of yesteryear, showcasing an enormous repertoire of antiquated melodies and stories, as well as some songs of their own.
https://caandsonny.ca/
March 1: Ray Harris Trio
A veteran of the Ottawa music scene, Ray is an alt-country/folk/rockabilly/ whatever songwriter and musician!
https://rayharris.bandcamp.com/
March 8: Margot Lange and Gary McMillen
Classical music performed by violinist Margot Lange and cellist Gary McMillen.
March 15: Dooley Family and Charlie Gardner
Join these performers for a traditional Irish musical celebration.
March 22: Peter Rutherford, Jim Robinson and Greg Kelly
Three veteran songwriters and musicians will entertain in song circle style.
March 29: Ulyn and Friends
Ulyn Berkeley-Gaskin is a jazz vocalist, activist, mother of seven, and co- organizer of the No Borders Arts Festival.
https://www.instagram.com/musicalmammau
April 5: Peter Woods
Pete Woods is a minister in the United Church of Canada and a musician with recording credits in jazz, blues and rock’n’roll.
https://www.petewoods.ca/bio/
April 12: Craig and Kim
This husband and wife duo will entertain with original songs in a folk style.
April 19: Blues Legend Tony D
“From the delta to the desert it all comes from places of musical devotion, musical devotion. … Basically, I’m like Lightnin’ Hopkins with an electric guitar.”
https://www.tonyguitarro.com/
April 26: Greg Szepietowski Duo
Stellar blues and jazz-influenced award-winning guitar player who is sure to surprise and delight.
https://www.facebook.com/gszepietowski/
May 3: Tonia and Bill
This husband and wife duo will wow you with their jazz originals.
May 10: Dylan Watts
Guitar artist from the Ottawa Valley, known for his complex technique and travis- picking style.
https://www.facebook.com/DylanWattsMusic/
May 17: Justin Duhaime’s Gypsy Muse
Justin is a passionate guitarist, composer, and teacher with a deep commitment to music. Gypsy Muse is a leading figure in Ottawa’s jazz manouche scene.
https://justinduhaime.com/about/
May 23: Paul Webber Trio
Paul is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, storyteller and video documentary maker who believes we need to tell our own stories; stories that sometimes don’t get told.
https://paulweber.ca/
May 30: Stay Tuned!
June 7: Stay Tuned!
June 14: John Hanson Quartet
John is a talented songwriter and performer with a unique playing style that combines James Tayloresque finger picking with smooth comping of jazz chords.
http://www.johnhanson.ca/
Writers’ Bloc
Hosted by Christophe Elie
Usually last Sunday of the month (September to June) at 1:00 pm
Moose McGuire’s
3320 McCarthy Road, Ottawa
Writers’ Bloc is a monthly gathering for songwriters to share songs they’re working on with a supportive group of other songwriters. This is an inclusive group and is open to songwriters at any level, even those just getting started. We also have a new topic we discuss each week related to songwriting, from the hook, to melody, to the tools of songwriting. Each month we begin with an inspiring discussion. Hope to see you there.
Email Christophe Elie at christophe@chriselie.com to get on the mailing list for the monthly invitation.