Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
Canada Day falls on a Monday this year, making this a special extended edition of the weekend roundup. Have fun, stay hydrated, and enjoy the long weekend!
Jazzfest
Interview: Jazzfest Artist-in-Residence Hayden Chisholm
Ottawa jazz fans are in for a special treat this week, as Hayden Chisholm makes his long awaited return to North America with two unique performances on Wednesday and Thursday night.
Gig Photos: Chicago at Jazzfest
Chicago headlined a sold-out Sunday night in the park at Jazzfest.
Gig Photos: Judith Hill at Jazzfest
Judith Hill headlined opening night of the 2019 Jazzfest
Apt613 Contributor Picks: Best bets at Jazzfest—06.21.19 to 07.01.19
With concerts scattered over ten days across the Marion Dewar Plaza (TD Main Stage), Confederation Park (OLG Stage), and the National Arts Centre (NAC), sorting out which artists you want to see may be challenging. We’ve compiled concerts highlighting the must-see acts of this year’s festival.
Jazzfest lineup: Rebecca Noelle, Laila Biali, Judith Hill, and Helena Deland part of the 50 concerts announced
Judith Hill is headlining opening night on Friday, June 21.
Long Weekend Roundup: Canada Day 2018
It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend and there’s plenty going on to celebrate Canada Day all weekend long. No matter where you end up or what you do, have a great long weekend!
Jazzfest lineup: Tanya Tagaq, Herbie Hancock, GoGo Penguin, FET.NAT, and Kellylee Evans included in the 40+ concerts announced
The 38th Ottawa Jazz Festival runs from June 21 to July 1, 2018.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire?
This weekend marks Canada’s 150th anniversary since Confederation and there are plenty of events taking place to celebrate the occasion, but if you are looking for something more low key, there are still many a thing to choose from. Here’s a few ideas to get you started.
Gig pick: Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters at the Ottawa Jazz Festival – 06.29.17
Prior to leaving for Ottawa and his Jazz Festival appearance this Thursday, Ronnie Earl chatted with Apt613 about his life and his music.
Gig Pick: Blue Moon Marquee at the Ottawa Jazz Festival – 07.01.17
Apt613 sat down with Blue Moon Marquee ahead of their free performance July 1 at the Ottawa Jazz Festival.
Podcast: Jazz songwriter Tia Brazda
On this week’s show, we talk to jazz singer-songwriter Tia Brazda.
Concert pick: Jill Barber at Southminster United Church
Jill Barber will give a performance to benefit the Ottawa Jazz Festival, Wednesday November 9 at Southminster United Church.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Hey, do you wanna feel SO ENERGETIC? Try FESTIVALS! Our rep as one of the best cities for fests is no exception in the winter. Between Megaphono and the TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival for music, and Cracking-Up the Capital for comedy (now that’s a tongue-twister), you’ve got plenty of reasons to leave the house […]
Jazzfest: The Abdullah Ibrahim “Mukashi” Trio bring Cape Town to Ottawa
The Abdullah Ibrahim “Mukashi” Trio played to a completely full audience on Tuesday. Presented on the last day of the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s Studio Series at the National Arts Centre, the performance was introduced by the High Commissioner for South Africa, His Excellency Mdladlana. South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim was born in Cape Town, […]