Music

Apt613’s annual xmas playlist features songs recorded by artists from or based right here in Ottawa.

December’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Nicholas Amott, an Ottawa writer and theatre actor, to transform popular songs into works of Shakespeare.

Watch Harea Band’s new music video called “Magic”, filmed at The Gladstone Theatre, featuring professional footage by Jeff Watkins and community submissions of “magic moment” clips.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

What if we told you that you could keep up your Christmas caroling tradition, support out-of-work Ottawa theatre artists and a great charity, and even have the chance to win a prize—all while being COVID-safe? That’s right: Bear & Co. have combined competition, community-building, charity, and holiday cheer with their Catch a Caroler event this holiday season.

Ottawa is home to international award-winning blues act HOROJO Trio, who got together in the aftermath of an unusually long jam session during a charity fundraiser. The trio won the International Blues Challenge in 2020.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

Edwards performed fan favourites and premiered new material.

Before the pandemic, Bucko (Chris Binkowski) was a busker. He would perform in public spaces or at events, creating audio-visual performances powered by his wheelchair. He also does large-scale geometric paintings and has been active on a new project with other artists, under the name Bucko Art Machine. His latest work is a track on the Mood Ring Vol. 2 compilation

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

Apartment613’s support local holiday gift guide continues with a roundup of our favourite local record stores.

Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.

The Celtic Rathskallions is a folk music duo composed of Arthur McGregor and Wendy Moore, who have been performing for adults and children alike for over 20 years. The Rathskallions have a special focus on working within schools and communities and have earned kudos for their concerts, workshops, and collaborations.

Jazzfest presented this series of live stream concerts for listeners at home, with a very small audience allowed to attend in person at Arts Court Theatre.

Ottawa-based composer Kelly-Marie Murphy has been awarded the 2020 Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music. Her composition Coffee Will be Served in the Living Room, written in 2018, is a 10-minute piece for eight cellos.