Jim Bryson

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

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.

Taking cues from the late 60s, early 70s singer-songwriter vibe of this song, the “fake flowers” music video was created with found footage from the same era.

In this series, Apt613 asks local musicians what two albums they’re listening to most during self-isolation.

See the shows Apt613 contributors look forward to most in Ottawa-Gatineau!

The local beer scene keeps getting bigger and better.

We also name a Contributors’ Pick, Ottawa’s most prolific artist and top record label of 2018.

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with Apt613’s Christmas playlist, featuring songs recorded by artists from or based right here in Ottawa.

A local brewery’s July 1st party at the Experimental Farm is also serving food from 20 or so restaurants. Jim Bryson and Amanda Rheaume headline the all-Canadian music lineup.

Westfest 2018 will take place June 8-10 in the heart of Hintonburg. This past weekend, the free festival was celebrated at the lineup launch.

Terry Steeves: “The magic of her music and voice, and the truthful poetry in her words, stayed with me long after the show had ended. It had been my first exposure to Rose Cousins, and had left me a diehard fan forever.”

Jim Bryson sits down with Apt613 ahead of his show Friday evening at the National Arts Centre to talk about the show, his collaboration with Petr Cancura, and his summer plans.

Jim Bryson is collaborating with jazz arranger Petr Cancura for a special concert at the NAC Studio on Friday, April 21.