CityFolk and Bluesfest announce fall lineups
For two weekends in September, live music returns to Lansdowne Park with both Bluesfest and CityFolk offering star-studded lineups. Tickets go on sale August 26.
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#ottmusic weekly: Townes, Country Club Pool Boy, Mazyn, Nicole Arrage, City Fidelia added to the @apt613 playlist
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Interview: Indie rock songwriter Townes on his latest release, “Maury Povich”
This is the first Artist Interview from our new #ottmusic weekly series. In this series, we dig deeper into one of the selections for the #ottmusic Spotify playlist and question local musicians about their new releases and inspirations. Townes’s new song “Maury Povich” will be added to the @apt613 Spotify playlist this week.
City Sounds is bringing music to your neighbourhood
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition and various Business Improvement Associations have teamed up to offer 24 free, outdoor concerts over three weekends, starting in Chinatown on August 20.
#ottmusic weekly: Space_aux, Jennifer Lauren, Paragon Cause added to the @apt613 playlist
Hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.
Ottawa Jazz Festival 2021 to feature two live concert series and some free in-person shows
With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to lift, Ottawa Jazz Festival has announced two series of in-person concerts spread over several venues. Read our list of in-person shows here.
#ottmusic weekly: Mia Kelly, Nick Loyer, KAR33M, Asuquomo, summersets added to the @apt613 playlist
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Summer Nights: Cinema and music under the stars at Club SAW—until Aug. 28
SAW invites music fans and film lovers to congregate under the stars for a special edition of Summer Nights, a summer festival every weekend this month.
House of PainT festival returns to the streets and on screens
Outdoor hip hop festival House of PainT is back for its 18th year this summer with a full slate of activities to celebrate urban arts and culture in Ottawa.
Red Bird will be a new folk rock music space for performers, listeners, and students to enjoy
Ottawa’s newest Americana music venue, Red Bird is scheduled to open October 1, and will feature live music, a bar, a coffee shop, and a functional music school with a full roster of teachers.
#ottmusic weekly: 8 new songs added to the @apt613 playlist
Hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.
#ottmusic weekly: Lady Charles, Almyr Jules, Fen Racket added to the @apt613 playlist
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#ottmusic weekly: Townes, The Golden Seals, Bases Loaded, Alex Goupil, Allie Goodyear, Libby & Cal added to the @apt613 playlist
Hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.
NightCAPS: SHHH!! Ensemble series showcases local and Canadian composers
SHHH!! Ensemble is a piano/percussion duo that explores the boundaries of music through creativity and playing with complex sounds. Pianist Edana Higham and percussionist Zac Pulak work together to educate and engage communities through presenting programmes and introducing contemporary music to new listeners.
#ottmusic weekly: Musk Ox, Cody Coyote, JPEW added to the @apt613 playlist
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