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December is officially here and, with it, all the musical delights *cough* of the season.
We will get to those. But first, let’s start the week with the oft-overlooked delight that is Lost Cousins, Kingston’s eclectic, psych-pop, self-described “rock” band that is so embedded in the past, it could only exist now, playing with Harea Band and Kasador. Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m., Cafe DekcufTickets: $10. www.cafedekcuf.com
Molly Johnson
Then the big personality that is Juno-Award winning singer Molly Johnson takes to the Shenkman Arts Centre stage for what we believe will be a jazz-centred show, not least because her last album was a tribute to Billie Holiday. For $10 extra, attend a meet-and-greet with Johnson before the show, with cocktails and nibbles. Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $20-$48. shenkmanarts.ca
Then, just as it gets too cold to think about hanging out on docks or decks, Canadian folk singer Ian Bell is joined by “Canada’s youngest shantymen,” the Pressgang Mutiny (many on leave from the Lemon Bucket Orkestra), for a celebration of songs of the Great Lakes and Seven Seas. They promise everything from traditional ballads to jigs, sung a cappella and, other times, with myriad interesting instruments. Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Rosemount Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: $20. www.ottawacontra.ca
Modern Baseball are a young indie-pop band from Maryland, not to be confused with Vancouver’s themed Punk Rock Baseball Club, who only sing songs about baseball. Modern Baseball do veer into other territories, and do so with a certain witty, grunge-light panache worth a listen; their sophomore studio album is due in the new year and they have been selling out venues on the U.S. leg of this tour. See them with PUP, a Toronto indie-rock band with punk edge — deserving of a headlining spot of their own, Jeff Rosenstock and Tiny Moving Parts. Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Zeus, like the Greek god of the same name, is an unknowable entity. The band seemed to be veering towards a Queen-like future, with 70’s- tinged, guitar-heavy, indie psychedelia; but their 2014 album Classic Zeus sent them off to a pop world with synths, like those on the incredibly-addictive Miss My Friends. So who knows what one will get tonight at Zaphod’s — a swan? a golden waterfall? Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 for a limited time. zaphods.ca
Also Friday, there is avery good folk/country/roots double bill at Irene’s, headlined by Cape Breton’s all-guy group Pretty Archie, supported by Ottawa’s all-woman group Honey & Rust. Pretty Archie‘s sophomore album, released in January, has been nominated for Music Nova Scotia’s Americana/Bluegrass Album of the Year (2015) offering earnest, good-natured, foot-stompin’, good time with pithy lyrics, while Honey & Rust has a rock edge to their sweetness. Dec. 4, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
To completely overburden Friday, another top pick is Montreal’s The Barr Brothers, who play a confounding form of folk, informed by retro blues, big anthem sounds and the sci-fi/experimental. Did we mention they have a harpist in the band? (And only two of the members are actually brothers?) Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $31-$35. salleodyssee.ca
The weekend, some might say, belongs to Arnprior-based “troubadour” Craig Cardiff who has three gigs at The Black Sheep Inn, two of them all-ages shows (in his off time, Cardiff offers workshops with camps and schools). His songs are perfect for all ages: earnest, tuneful, soothing yet with uncloying pathos — many inspired by his “book of truths,” passed around at his concerts asking for stories from the audience. Dec. 5, 2 p.m. ($15 in advance) and 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Tickets: $20, 1/2 price at the door for children. theblacksheepinn.com
On Sunday, Montreal duo Ihtimanska, explores the traditional music of Bulgaria and Turkey — using saxophone and accordion. Their obvious delight in performing is enchanting as are the creative sounds they eke from their instruments, and the intricate and visceral tunes they play, echoing some long-known experience of humanity, from ceremonial to celebratory. Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Black SquirrelBooks, 1073 Bank St. Tickets: Suggested contribution of $10.
Tickets are already sold out for Ottawa’s red-hot blues group MonkeyJunk’s show on Dec. 11 at The Black Sheep Inn — and we assume Dec. 12 is close to going the same way, but the band is having a free, vinyl release concert at The Record Centre on Sunday afternoon. Conveniently, if the event is not ticketed, it cannot sell out — but getting there early to snag a spot might be necessary. The band will also be signing copies of their LP. Dec. 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m., The Record Centre.
Now, for some of the Christmas top picks.
Jerry Granelli, the last surviving member of the trio who played the original, jazz-informed score of A Charlie Brown Christmas, will be in town to play it again, live as the movie is screened. Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $41.50, $19.50/children 12 and under. ottawajazzfestival.com
On Friday, everyone is invited to Come Sing Messiah!, the annual, much-anticipated event, open to all singers — no matter the skill. Time does not allow the entirety of Handel’s piece to be performed, but the big elements will be. Events begin at 6 p.m. with rehersal for singers, much recommended for novices, and the performance at 8 p.m. — which, like the singing, is open to all. Dec. 4, rehearsal at 6 p.m., performance at 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $10 for singers, $25 for audience. cammac.ca
On Saturday, mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah joins harpist Caroline Leonardelli and organist Matthew Larkin for a release of their new recording, Noël Nouvelet, a selection of traditional French carols and more, including a rarely-heard version of Ave Maria by Widor. Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Southminster United Church. Tickets: $20, $10 for students at the door only. www.carolineleonardelli.com
As a real treat, Britain’s early-music performers, The Tallis Scholars, perform music by Tallis, Sheppard and Arvo Pärt, in the splendid surroundings of the Notre Dame Basilica. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., 385 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com.
Sure to sell out every year is the Thirteen Strings Christmas Candlelight Concert, who are this year celebrating their 40th anniversary. The concert includes performances by Seventeen Voyces, L’Ensemble vocal senior De La Salle, soprano Jacqueline Woodley, and baritone Geoffrey Sirett — as well as a singalong portion of the programme, all while the musicians and audience are bathed in the gentle (and forgiving) glow of candles. It’s very festive. Music to be heard includes pieces by Bach, a new work by Ottawa composer Christine Donkin to Handel’s The King Shall Rejoice. Dec. 8, 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $10-$45. www.thirteenstrings.ca.
Photos: Concerts this week
Some of the shows to catch this week in Ottawa, Dec. 3 to 10, 2015.
Are you a promoter, musician or venue? Send in your event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos and audio files are welcome.
@keendemann
kendemann@ottawacitizen.com
FULL LISTINGS
Thursday, Dec. 3
80’s dance party with Remi Royale, eclectic songs and videos with audience participation and sing-a-longs, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $2 at the door. www.houseoftarg.com
The Bros. Landreth, with Ballroom Thieves, roots-rock, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Great Lake Swimmers, Art Bergmann, 8 p.m., Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $25. spectrasonic.com
Heartwood House Benefit Evening with the Ottawa Police Chorus, seasonal celebration including silent auction, gifts for families and friends, festive foods, 7:30 p.m., Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Ave. Tickets:$20; $10 for children, free for children under age five. All proceeds support Heartwood House and their 20 member charities. www.heartwoodhouse.ca.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fleetwood Mac — Rumours, cover show/all-ages, 8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church, 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Irene’s All Stars Blues showcase with Eric Walker, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Jazz Double Bill: Nepean All-City Jazz Band (NACJB) and Ottawa Junior Jazz Band (OJJB), 7:30 p.m., Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, 149 Berrigan Dr., Nepean. Tickets: $15, $10/ seniors/students, at the door. www.ojjb.ca / www.nacjb.com.
Lost Cousins, Harea Band, Kasador, indie rock, 8:30 p.m., Cafe Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $10. www.cafedekcuf.com
Molly Johnson, jazz, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $20-$48, +$10 for optional meet-and-greet with the singer before the show, including cocktail and canapés. shenkmanarts.ca
Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas: screening with live performance of the soundtrack with Jerry Granelli of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $41.50, $19.50/children 12 and under. Info: 613-241-2633; ottawajazzfestival.com
Friday, Dec. 4
100 years yours, Frankly!: Doug Moyle with Jean-Pierre Allain, Norm Glaude, Tom Dennison, Frank Sinatra/crooner songs, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
All Hands on Deck: Ian Bell and Pressgang Mutiny, play shanties from the Great Lakes and Seven Seas, 8 p.m., Rosemount Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: $20. www.ottawacontra.ca
Andria Simone & Those Guys, soul/pop, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $15. therainbow.ca
The Barr Brothers, with Laura Sauvage, blues/folk, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $31-$35. salleodyssee.ca
The Butterfly Child Holiday benefit concert with Tara Shannon, The Wild Vines, North Easton, Mark Ferguson, all proceeds going towards Jonathan Pitre and DEBRA Canada, 7 p.m., St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-butterfly-child-holiday-benefit-concert-tickets-19216498063?aff=efbevent.
Christmas Concert at the home of the Irish ambassador, with singer Ellen MacIssac, celtic harpist Susan Toman and Ross Davison on pipes and whistle, 7:30 p.m., 291 Park Rd, Rockcliffe Park. Tickets: $20 at the door, RSVP before Dec. 1 at 613-552-3964.
Come Sing Messiah!, starting with rehearsal at 6 p.m., performance at 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $10 for singers, $25 for audience, available at Book Bazaar, The Leading Note, Granata Music. cammac.ca/en/activites-regionales/ottawa-gatineau/activities#messiah
Fiddlehead Soup, 8 p.m., The Branch, 15 Clothier St. E., Kemptville. Tickets: tip jar. thebranchrestaurant.ca
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fleetwood Mac — Rumours, cover show/all-ages, 8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church, 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Megan Jerome & The Together Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com
Modern Baseball, PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, Tiny Moving Parts, indie-rock/punk, 7 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Outtacontroller, Feral Trash, Brat Kings, Creep Wave, 9 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $8. maverickslive.ca
Plants and Animals, indie-rock, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Pretty Archie, Honey and Rust, folk/roots, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Single Mothers, Elementals, We All Rise, Zander John Scott, Maritime Bleach, punk/indie, 7 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. ticketscene.ca
Songs of the Season with the Nepean Choir, with guest organist Shawn Potter, carols for Christmas and Winter Songs 7:30 p.m., Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets at the door: $20, free for children 12 years and under. www.nepeanchoir.ca.
TimeKode 10 Year Anniversary Party. with Quantic, Zattar and Memetic, Trevor Walker, 10 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Patricia Way. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. www.eventbrite.ca/e/timekode-10-year-anniversary-tickets-19432186192
A Traditional Choral Christmas II with the North Grenville Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 106 Church St., Merrickville. Tickets at 613-258-9978 or www.ngcc.net.
University of Ottawa Orchestra, classical ‘dances’ by Copland, Bouchard, Kodaly, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod St. Tickets: Voluntary contributions welcome at the door ($10 suggested). www.music.uottawa.ca
Warsenal, Dealer, Acid Cross, metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 at the door. www.houseoftarg.com
Zeus, 9 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $15. zaphods.ca
Saturday, Dec. 5
2015 Family Christmas Concert for Huntington’s Disease, with performances by Voices of Harmony, and Sonja Milsom, 7 p.m., Bromley Road Baptist Church, 1900 Lauder Dr. Tickets: $20, free for children under 10 years of age. Info: 613-739-4446 or sharon.haig@sympatico.ca.
Capital Chordettes Christmas Market & Concert, 1 to 4 p.m., Ron Kolbus Centre, 102 Greenview Ave., Britannia Park. Tickets: Adults $10, $8/seniors/students, free for children 12 years and under, available at the door or by calling Gaile at 613 591-0281. www.capitalchordettes.ca
Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 1138 Bridge St., Manotick. Tickets $15, reception included, at Church Office: 692-2082, or Joan Bowler: 692-2900 or at the door. All proceeds to the Choir and Manotick Refugee Sponsorship Program.
Celtic Songs of Christmas and Winter, with the Ottawa Celtic Choir, 7 p.m., Metcalfe United Church, 2677 8th Line Rd., Metcalfe. Tickets: Entry by donation. Info: 613-552-3964; ellen@laughingbrook.ca.
Choirs of Woodroffe United, Musica Serbica, St John the Evangelist Anglican and Strings of St John’s, music of the season and sing-along carols, 7:30 p.m., Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets $20 at the door, free for children 12 years and under. Info: 613-232-4500; www.stringsofstjohnns.ca.
Christmas Around the World: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus and the West Ottawa Chorale, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $20, free admission for children aged 12 and under. Wheelchair accessible.
Christmas with Amadeus: Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, 7:30 p.m., Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $10-$15 in advance, $20 at the door. Info: 613-816-1297 or kamoore9@gmail.com
Christmas GOOSE annual concert, local singer-songwriters perform original and favourite seasonal songs in support of the Ottawa Food Bank, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $23. nac-cna.ca / www.christmas-goose.weebly.com
Coro Vivo Ottawa performs Handel’s Messiah, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $25, all inclusive. shenkmanarts.ca
Craig Cardiff, singer-songwriter/all ages, 2 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance; 1/2 price for children at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Craig Cardiff, singer-songwriter, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
The Elwins, HeyRocco, Mosely, indie-pop/rock, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10+ in advance. www.houseoftarg.com / spectrasonic.com
Franky Rizardo, with Ariyan, DFMC, house, 10 p.m., Barrymore’s 323 Bank St. Tickets at www.dnalive.ca
Handel’s Messiah with Coro Vivo Ottawa, orchestra and soloists, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $25 , at 613-580-2700; shenkmanartscentre@ottawa.ca.
Jess Cole, folk-rock/CD release, 4 to 8 p.m., Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong St.
The Juliet Singers, with Megan Jerome, Mark Ferguson, Joan Harrison, René Lavoie, Elise Letourneau, Norman Glaudeand host CBC’s Adrian Harewood, perform and live record Elise Letourneau’s Requiem for Fourteen Roses, written in memory of those lost in the Montreal massacre, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Dr. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, available at Alcorn Music Studios, The Leading Note, Wellington Herb and Spice, and Glebe Compact Music. Info: www.eliseletourneau.com.
Kitchissippi United Church Choir Christmas Concert and carol sing, 3 p.m., Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Dr. Tickets: Freewill offering at the door. www.kitchissippiuc.com
The Mayor’s Annual Christmas celebration, with outdoor activities including ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, indoor meetings with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, crafts, special treats and more, 2 to 6 p.,m., Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Tickets: Free, but donations welcome for the Ottawa Food Bank. ottawa.ca
Nicolas Noël, children’s show/in French, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $18-$21. salleodyssee.ca
Noel Nouvelet: Christmas Recording release concert, with Julie Nesrallah, harpist Caroline Leonardelli, organist Matthew Larkin, featuring traditional French carols and several recording premieres including Noels de Lourmarin and arrangements of carols by Ottawa composer Kelly-Marie Murphy, and a rarely-heard version of Ave Maria by Widor, 8 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $20 available at door or in advance at Compact Music and The Leading Note: $10 for students at the door only. www.carolineleonardelli.com
Ottawa Classical Choir, performs Gloria by Francis Poulenc and Karl Jenkins, 7:30 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30, reserved $40; available at Librairie du Soleil, Compact Music, The Leading Note, Books on Beechwood, Granata Music, St. John’s Music and online at ottawaclassicalchoir.com.
Public Animal, The Jerry Gross Organization, Monobrow, 9 p.m., Dominion Tavern, 33 York St.
The Stairwell Carollers, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthieu, 69 de Provence St., Gatineau. Ticket info: 819-568-4305 or stmatthieu@videotron.ca. www.stairwellcarollers.com
Talent Nation, fostering emerging Canadian talents aged 12 to 25 years old/all-ages show, 6 to 9 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building E. Tickets: $25. talentnation.ca
Terry Owens, blues, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
A Traditional Choral Christmas II with the North Grenville Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Manotick United Church, 5567 Main St., Manotick. Ticket info: 613-258-9978 or www.ngcc.net.
Upon a Midnight Queer with Tone Cluster choir, injects humour and fun, along with caring for an evening of joy, mirth and good will, including a bake sale and raffle, 8 p.m., Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 student rush at the door. Free for accompanied children under 12,; available at The Leading Note, Books on Beechwood, Venus Envy, After Stonewall, Compact Music and at www.tonecluster.org.
Valley Vic and the Christmas Temptations, new musical comedy from Stone Fence Theatre, Renfrew Recreation Centre. Info and tickets:1-866-310-1004; stonefence.ca.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Alta Vista Christmas Concert with the Catholic School Board Chamber Choir, the Kanata Choral Society, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Choir, accompanied by the popular Ottawa Wind Ensemble, a 35-member orchestral group, and soloists Fraser and Zachary Rubens, including carol singalong, 3 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1758 Alta Vista Dr. Tickets: Free, but voluntary cash donations to the Heron Emergency Food Centre are welcome, with tax receipts issued for donations over $20. Info: 613-733-9636 or ihmparish@rogers.com.
Bumpin’ Binary, instrumental R&B, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Bytown Voices Choir annual Winter Vignettes concert, 3 p.m., St. Basil’s Church, 940 Rex Ave. Tickets: $15; free for children 12 and under, at The Leading Note, 370 Elgin St. and the door. www.bytownvoices.com
Christmas with Amadeus: Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, 3 p.m., Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $10-$15 in advance, $20 at the door. Info: 613-816-1297 or kamoore9@gmail.com
Christmas Around the World: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus and the West Ottawa Chorale, 2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $20, free admission for children aged 12 and under. Wheelchair accessible.
Christmas Joy! with Cantiamo Girls Choir of Ottawa, 2:30 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets at the door: Adults $15, Family $35, $10 Seniors/Students/Alumni/$10. www.cantiamogirlschoir.ca
O Come Let Us Adore Him, a Christmas carol service that blends traditional and contemporary music, 7 p.m., St. Albans Church, 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: Free-will offering will benefit The Ottawa Mission and Centre 454. www.stalbanschurch.ca
Come Sing Noel, Church choirs sing Christmas music, 7 p.m., Barrhaven United Church. Admission: Free, free-will monetary donation in support of the Barrhaven Food Cupboard welcome. Info: 613-825-1707.
Community Concert and carol sing, an afternoon of favourite music presented by soloists, instrumentalists, choirs and a bell choir, 2 p.m., St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Drive. Refreshments following. Admission: Free-will offering to support Heron Emergency food Centre and St. Tims. Church is wheelchair accessible.
Cool Yule: Seaway Valley Singers’ Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., Iroquois United Church, 2 Elizabeth Dr., Iroquois. Tickets: $10, $5 for students in advance at Pharmachoice pharmacies in Chesterville, Winchester and Morrisburg or phone 613-543-3863′ $12 at the door. www.seawayvalleysingers.ca
Craig Cardiff, singer-songwriter/all-ages show, 4 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance; 1/2 price for children at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Craig Pedersen, with Mark Molnar, and friends, trumpet/CD release, 7 to 9 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. www.improvisedmoo.com
The Cumberland Community Singers’ A Very Gospel Christmas with special guests Big Soul Project, 3 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd., Orléans. Tickets: $15, $5/youth. Info: 613-824-0828.
From Darkness to Light: Advent Carol Service, sung by the Choir of St Barnabas, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 70 James St. Tickets: Free-will offering. stbarnabasottawa.com
Gerri Childs Christmas Concert, Benefit and Silent Auction, 2 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. gigspaceottawa.com
Ihtimanska, duo performing Turkish and Bulgarian music on sax and accordion, 8 p.m., Black SquirrelBooks, 1073 Bank St. Tickets: Suggested contribution of $10.
MonkeyJunk, vinyl release concert, 3 to 4:30 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St. Tickets: Free.
Seaway Winds Concert Band Annual Christmas concert, Christmas Pageantry, with Helen McAlear and the St. Peter’s Church Choirs, 2:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 2900 2nd St. E, Cornwall. Tickets: $15, free for accompanied children under age 10; available at the door or Cornwall Square Admin. Office. www.seawaywinds.ca
The Stairwell Carollers, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington St., Arnprior. Ticket info: 613-725-7234 or mccaigcathy@gmail.com. www.stairwellcarollers.com
A Traditional Choral Christmas 11 with the North Grenville Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $15, available at Brewed Awakening, Royal LePage (Pratt) real estate, and church office. Info: 613-269-4256; www.kemptvilleunitedchurch.org; www.ngcc.net.
Valley Vic and the Christmas Temptations, new musical comedy from Stone Fence Theatre, Renfrew Recreation Centre. Info and tickets:1-866-310-1004; stonefence.ca.
Monday, Dec. 7
Showcase Mondays: Venator, Innersha, The AM Resolution, Jean-Mo, 9 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: No cover. zaphods.ca
The Tallis Scholars, programme of sacred music, including Thomas Tallis’ Gregorian chant, Puer natus est nobis, with celebratory motets by John Sheppard, Arvo Pärt, 7:30 p.m., Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 385 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $35 at the door, by calling 613-234-6306; or www.chamberfest.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Killin’ the Classics: Ottawa Jazz Orchestra, Christmas, classical, jazz music, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $30. nac-cna.ca / www.ottawajazzorchestra.com
Ritual, ’68, Here Comes Bigfoot, Halsleeper, metal/hardcore, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $12 + in advance. www.houseoftarg.com / spectrasonic.com
Rodger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, 8 p.m., NAC Southam Hall, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $54. NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $30. nac-cna.ca
Steve Marriner, Pauly Roberto, country/bluegrass/blues, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Thirteen Strings Christmas Candlelight Concert, with L’Ensemble vocal senior De La Salle, soprano Jacqueline Woodley, baritone Geoffrey Sirett and Seventeen Voyces, a program of music by J. S. Bach, G. Finzi, C. Donkin and G. F. Handel, 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $45/adult, $40/senior and $10/student. Info: 613-738-7888 or www.thirteenstrings.ca.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Brock Zeman, The Weber Brothers, rock, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12 in advance; 1/2 price for children at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Irene’s All Stars Blues showcase with Peter Newsom, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Natalie McMaster, Celtic fiddle holiday music, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25, at 1-888-991-2787 or nac-cna.ca.
Tom Lips — Devil’s Day Off, with James Stephens, Danny Artuso, Alex Vlamis, local folk singer-songwriter, NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $54. Tickets: $20. nac-cna.ca
Vintage with Gregory Charles, 8 p.m., Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Casino Blvd, Gatineau. Tickets at reservatech.net.
White Cowbell Oklahoma, The Glorious MoonRockets, Neverfriend, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 in advance. maverickslive.ca
Are you a promoter, musician or venue? Send in your event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos and audio files are welcome.
@keendemann
kendemann@ottawacitizen.com
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We will get to those. But first, let’s start the week with the oft-overlooked delight that is Lost Cousins, Kingston’s eclectic, psych-pop, self-described “rock” band that is so embedded in the past, it could only exist now, playing with Harea Band and Kasador. Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m., Cafe DekcufTickets: $10. www.cafedekcuf.com
Molly Johnson
Then the big personality that is Juno-Award winning singer Molly Johnson takes to the Shenkman Arts Centre stage for what we believe will be a jazz-centred show, not least because her last album was a tribute to Billie Holiday. For $10 extra, attend a meet-and-greet with Johnson before the show, with cocktails and nibbles. Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets: $20-$48. shenkmanarts.ca
Then, just as it gets too cold to think about hanging out on docks or decks, Canadian folk singer Ian Bell is joined by “Canada’s youngest shantymen,” the Pressgang Mutiny (many on leave from the Lemon Bucket Orkestra), for a celebration of songs of the Great Lakes and Seven Seas. They promise everything from traditional ballads to jigs, sung a cappella and, other times, with myriad interesting instruments. Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Rosemount Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: $20. www.ottawacontra.ca
Modern Baseball are a young indie-pop band from Maryland, not to be confused with Vancouver’s themed Punk Rock Baseball Club, who only sing songs about baseball. Modern Baseball do veer into other territories, and do so with a certain witty, grunge-light panache worth a listen; their sophomore studio album is due in the new year and they have been selling out venues on the U.S. leg of this tour. See them with PUP, a Toronto indie-rock band with punk edge — deserving of a headlining spot of their own, Jeff Rosenstock and Tiny Moving Parts. Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Zeus, like the Greek god of the same name, is an unknowable entity. The band seemed to be veering towards a Queen-like future, with 70’s- tinged, guitar-heavy, indie psychedelia; but their 2014 album Classic Zeus sent them off to a pop world with synths, like those on the incredibly-addictive Miss My Friends. So who knows what one will get tonight at Zaphod’s — a swan? a golden waterfall? Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 for a limited time. zaphods.ca
Also Friday, there is avery good folk/country/roots double bill at Irene’s, headlined by Cape Breton’s all-guy group Pretty Archie, supported by Ottawa’s all-woman group Honey & Rust. Pretty Archie‘s sophomore album, released in January, has been nominated for Music Nova Scotia’s Americana/Bluegrass Album of the Year (2015) offering earnest, good-natured, foot-stompin’, good time with pithy lyrics, while Honey & Rust has a rock edge to their sweetness. Dec. 4, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
To completely overburden Friday, another top pick is Montreal’s The Barr Brothers, who play a confounding form of folk, informed by retro blues, big anthem sounds and the sci-fi/experimental. Did we mention they have a harpist in the band? (And only two of the members are actually brothers?) Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $31-$35. salleodyssee.ca
The weekend, some might say, belongs to Arnprior-based “troubadour” Craig Cardiff who has three gigs at The Black Sheep Inn, two of them all-ages shows (in his off time, Cardiff offers workshops with camps and schools). His songs are perfect for all ages: earnest, tuneful, soothing yet with uncloying pathos — many inspired by his “book of truths,” passed around at his concerts asking for stories from the audience. Dec. 5, 2 p.m. ($15 in advance) and 8:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Tickets: $20, 1/2 price at the door for children. theblacksheepinn.com
On Sunday, Montreal duo Ihtimanska, explores the traditional music of Bulgaria and Turkey — using saxophone and accordion. Their obvious delight in performing is enchanting as are the creative sounds they eke from their instruments, and the intricate and visceral tunes they play, echoing some long-known experience of humanity, from ceremonial to celebratory. Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Black SquirrelBooks, 1073 Bank St. Tickets: Suggested contribution of $10.
Tickets are already sold out for Ottawa’s red-hot blues group MonkeyJunk’s show on Dec. 11 at The Black Sheep Inn — and we assume Dec. 12 is close to going the same way, but the band is having a free, vinyl release concert at The Record Centre on Sunday afternoon. Conveniently, if the event is not ticketed, it cannot sell out — but getting there early to snag a spot might be necessary. The band will also be signing copies of their LP. Dec. 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m., The Record Centre.
Now, for some of the Christmas top picks.
Jerry Granelli, the last surviving member of the trio who played the original, jazz-informed score of A Charlie Brown Christmas, will be in town to play it again, live as the movie is screened. Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $41.50, $19.50/children 12 and under. ottawajazzfestival.com
On Friday, everyone is invited to Come Sing Messiah!, the annual, much-anticipated event, open to all singers — no matter the skill. Time does not allow the entirety of Handel’s piece to be performed, but the big elements will be. Events begin at 6 p.m. with rehersal for singers, much recommended for novices, and the performance at 8 p.m. — which, like the singing, is open to all. Dec. 4, rehearsal at 6 p.m., performance at 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $10 for singers, $25 for audience. cammac.ca
On Saturday, mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah joins harpist Caroline Leonardelli and organist Matthew Larkin for a release of their new recording, Noël Nouvelet, a selection of traditional French carols and more, including a rarely-heard version of Ave Maria by Widor. Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Southminster United Church. Tickets: $20, $10 for students at the door only. www.carolineleonardelli.com
As a real treat, Britain’s early-music performers, The Tallis Scholars, perform music by Tallis, Sheppard and Arvo Pärt, in the splendid surroundings of the Notre Dame Basilica. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., 385 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com.
Sure to sell out every year is the Thirteen Strings Christmas Candlelight Concert, who are this year celebrating their 40th anniversary. The concert includes performances by Seventeen Voyces, L’Ensemble vocal senior De La Salle, soprano Jacqueline Woodley, and baritone Geoffrey Sirett — as well as a singalong portion of the programme, all while the musicians and audience are bathed in the gentle (and forgiving) glow of candles. It’s very festive. Music to be heard includes pieces by Bach, a new work by Ottawa composer Christine Donkin to Handel’s The King Shall Rejoice. Dec. 8, 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets: $10-$45. www.thirteenstrings.ca.
Photos: Concerts this week
Some of the shows to catch this week in Ottawa, Dec. 3 to 10, 2015.
PUP plays with Modern Baseball. Shervin Lainez / supplied
Ihtimanska perform at Black Squirrel Books on Sunday.
The Bros. Landreth play Ottawa this week.
The Weber Brothers play with Brock Zeman this week.
Craig Cardiff plays three shows at the Black Sheep Inn, two of them all-ages.
MonkeyJunk are playing a free vinyl release concert at The Record Centre, ahead of their sold out show at The Black Sheep Inn on Friday. Scott Doubt / supplied
The Elwins play House of Targ on Dec. 5.
The Tallis Scholars will perform Dec. 7.
Our roots/rock/folk/bluegrass pick of the week is rock/folk band Honey & Rust play Irene's with Cape Breton's Pretty Archie .
The Barr Brothers p[lays Salle Odyssee.
White Cowbell Oklahoma are at Mavericks on Dec. 10. Angelyn Smolders / supplied
Cape Breton band Pretty Archie plays Irene's with local band Honey & Rust.
Zeus play Zaphod's.
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FULL LISTINGS
Thursday, Dec. 3
80’s dance party with Remi Royale, eclectic songs and videos with audience participation and sing-a-longs, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $2 at the door. www.houseoftarg.com
The Bros. Landreth, with Ballroom Thieves, roots-rock, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Great Lake Swimmers, Art Bergmann, 8 p.m., Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $25. spectrasonic.com
Heartwood House Benefit Evening with the Ottawa Police Chorus, seasonal celebration including silent auction, gifts for families and friends, festive foods, 7:30 p.m., Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Ave. Tickets:$20; $10 for children, free for children under age five. All proceeds support Heartwood House and their 20 member charities. www.heartwoodhouse.ca.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fleetwood Mac — Rumours, cover show/all-ages, 8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church, 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Irene’s All Stars Blues showcase with Eric Walker, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Jazz Double Bill: Nepean All-City Jazz Band (NACJB) and Ottawa Junior Jazz Band (OJJB), 7:30 p.m., Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, 149 Berrigan Dr., Nepean. Tickets: $15, $10/ seniors/students, at the door. www.ojjb.ca / www.nacjb.com.
Lost Cousins, Harea Band, Kasador, indie rock, 8:30 p.m., Cafe Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $10. www.cafedekcuf.com
Molly Johnson, jazz, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $20-$48, +$10 for optional meet-and-greet with the singer before the show, including cocktail and canapés. shenkmanarts.ca
Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas: screening with live performance of the soundtrack with Jerry Granelli of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $41.50, $19.50/children 12 and under. Info: 613-241-2633; ottawajazzfestival.com
Friday, Dec. 4
100 years yours, Frankly!: Doug Moyle with Jean-Pierre Allain, Norm Glaude, Tom Dennison, Frank Sinatra/crooner songs, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
All Hands on Deck: Ian Bell and Pressgang Mutiny, play shanties from the Great Lakes and Seven Seas, 8 p.m., Rosemount Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: $20. www.ottawacontra.ca
Andria Simone & Those Guys, soul/pop, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $15. therainbow.ca
The Barr Brothers, with Laura Sauvage, blues/folk, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $31-$35. salleodyssee.ca
The Butterfly Child Holiday benefit concert with Tara Shannon, The Wild Vines, North Easton, Mark Ferguson, all proceeds going towards Jonathan Pitre and DEBRA Canada, 7 p.m., St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-butterfly-child-holiday-benefit-concert-tickets-19216498063?aff=efbevent.
Christmas Concert at the home of the Irish ambassador, with singer Ellen MacIssac, celtic harpist Susan Toman and Ross Davison on pipes and whistle, 7:30 p.m., 291 Park Rd, Rockcliffe Park. Tickets: $20 at the door, RSVP before Dec. 1 at 613-552-3964.
Come Sing Messiah!, starting with rehearsal at 6 p.m., performance at 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $10 for singers, $25 for audience, available at Book Bazaar, The Leading Note, Granata Music. cammac.ca/en/activites-regionales/ottawa-gatineau/activities#messiah
Fiddlehead Soup, 8 p.m., The Branch, 15 Clothier St. E., Kemptville. Tickets: tip jar. thebranchrestaurant.ca
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fleetwood Mac — Rumours, cover show/all-ages, 8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church, 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Megan Jerome & The Together Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com
Modern Baseball, PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, Tiny Moving Parts, indie-rock/punk, 7 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Outtacontroller, Feral Trash, Brat Kings, Creep Wave, 9 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $8. maverickslive.ca
Plants and Animals, indie-rock, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Pretty Archie, Honey and Rust, folk/roots, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Single Mothers, Elementals, We All Rise, Zander John Scott, Maritime Bleach, punk/indie, 7 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. ticketscene.ca
Songs of the Season with the Nepean Choir, with guest organist Shawn Potter, carols for Christmas and Winter Songs 7:30 p.m., Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets at the door: $20, free for children 12 years and under. www.nepeanchoir.ca.
TimeKode 10 Year Anniversary Party. with Quantic, Zattar and Memetic, Trevor Walker, 10 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Patricia Way. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. www.eventbrite.ca/e/timekode-10-year-anniversary-tickets-19432186192
A Traditional Choral Christmas II with the North Grenville Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 106 Church St., Merrickville. Tickets at 613-258-9978 or www.ngcc.net.
University of Ottawa Orchestra, classical ‘dances’ by Copland, Bouchard, Kodaly, 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod St. Tickets: Voluntary contributions welcome at the door ($10 suggested). www.music.uottawa.ca
Warsenal, Dealer, Acid Cross, metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 at the door. www.houseoftarg.com
Zeus, 9 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $15. zaphods.ca
Saturday, Dec. 5
2015 Family Christmas Concert for Huntington’s Disease, with performances by Voices of Harmony, and Sonja Milsom, 7 p.m., Bromley Road Baptist Church, 1900 Lauder Dr. Tickets: $20, free for children under 10 years of age. Info: 613-739-4446 or sharon.haig@sympatico.ca.
Capital Chordettes Christmas Market & Concert, 1 to 4 p.m., Ron Kolbus Centre, 102 Greenview Ave., Britannia Park. Tickets: Adults $10, $8/seniors/students, free for children 12 years and under, available at the door or by calling Gaile at 613 591-0281. www.capitalchordettes.ca
Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 1138 Bridge St., Manotick. Tickets $15, reception included, at Church Office: 692-2082, or Joan Bowler: 692-2900 or at the door. All proceeds to the Choir and Manotick Refugee Sponsorship Program.
Celtic Songs of Christmas and Winter, with the Ottawa Celtic Choir, 7 p.m., Metcalfe United Church, 2677 8th Line Rd., Metcalfe. Tickets: Entry by donation. Info: 613-552-3964; ellen@laughingbrook.ca.
Choirs of Woodroffe United, Musica Serbica, St John the Evangelist Anglican and Strings of St John’s, music of the season and sing-along carols, 7:30 p.m., Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets $20 at the door, free for children 12 years and under. Info: 613-232-4500; www.stringsofstjohnns.ca.
Christmas Around the World: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus and the West Ottawa Chorale, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $20, free admission for children aged 12 and under. Wheelchair accessible.
Christmas with Amadeus: Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, 7:30 p.m., Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $10-$15 in advance, $20 at the door. Info: 613-816-1297 or kamoore9@gmail.com
Christmas GOOSE annual concert, local singer-songwriters perform original and favourite seasonal songs in support of the Ottawa Food Bank, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $23. nac-cna.ca / www.christmas-goose.weebly.com
Coro Vivo Ottawa performs Handel’s Messiah, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $25, all inclusive. shenkmanarts.ca
Craig Cardiff, singer-songwriter/all ages, 2 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance; 1/2 price for children at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Craig Cardiff, singer-songwriter, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
The Elwins, HeyRocco, Mosely, indie-pop/rock, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10+ in advance. www.houseoftarg.com / spectrasonic.com
Franky Rizardo, with Ariyan, DFMC, house, 10 p.m., Barrymore’s 323 Bank St. Tickets at www.dnalive.ca
Handel’s Messiah with Coro Vivo Ottawa, orchestra and soloists, 8 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. Tickets: $25 , at 613-580-2700; shenkmanartscentre@ottawa.ca.
Jess Cole, folk-rock/CD release, 4 to 8 p.m., Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong St.
The Juliet Singers, with Megan Jerome, Mark Ferguson, Joan Harrison, René Lavoie, Elise Letourneau, Norman Glaudeand host CBC’s Adrian Harewood, perform and live record Elise Letourneau’s Requiem for Fourteen Roses, written in memory of those lost in the Montreal massacre, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Dr. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, available at Alcorn Music Studios, The Leading Note, Wellington Herb and Spice, and Glebe Compact Music. Info: www.eliseletourneau.com.
Kitchissippi United Church Choir Christmas Concert and carol sing, 3 p.m., Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Dr. Tickets: Freewill offering at the door. www.kitchissippiuc.com
The Mayor’s Annual Christmas celebration, with outdoor activities including ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, indoor meetings with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, crafts, special treats and more, 2 to 6 p.,m., Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Tickets: Free, but donations welcome for the Ottawa Food Bank. ottawa.ca
Nicolas Noël, children’s show/in French, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 Boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $18-$21. salleodyssee.ca
Noel Nouvelet: Christmas Recording release concert, with Julie Nesrallah, harpist Caroline Leonardelli, organist Matthew Larkin, featuring traditional French carols and several recording premieres including Noels de Lourmarin and arrangements of carols by Ottawa composer Kelly-Marie Murphy, and a rarely-heard version of Ave Maria by Widor, 8 p.m., Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Tickets: $20 available at door or in advance at Compact Music and The Leading Note: $10 for students at the door only. www.carolineleonardelli.com
Ottawa Classical Choir, performs Gloria by Francis Poulenc and Karl Jenkins, 7:30 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30, reserved $40; available at Librairie du Soleil, Compact Music, The Leading Note, Books on Beechwood, Granata Music, St. John’s Music and online at ottawaclassicalchoir.com.
Public Animal, The Jerry Gross Organization, Monobrow, 9 p.m., Dominion Tavern, 33 York St.
The Stairwell Carollers, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthieu, 69 de Provence St., Gatineau. Ticket info: 819-568-4305 or stmatthieu@videotron.ca. www.stairwellcarollers.com
Talent Nation, fostering emerging Canadian talents aged 12 to 25 years old/all-ages show, 6 to 9 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building E. Tickets: $25. talentnation.ca
Terry Owens, blues, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
A Traditional Choral Christmas II with the North Grenville Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Manotick United Church, 5567 Main St., Manotick. Ticket info: 613-258-9978 or www.ngcc.net.
Upon a Midnight Queer with Tone Cluster choir, injects humour and fun, along with caring for an evening of joy, mirth and good will, including a bake sale and raffle, 8 p.m., Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 student rush at the door. Free for accompanied children under 12,; available at The Leading Note, Books on Beechwood, Venus Envy, After Stonewall, Compact Music and at www.tonecluster.org.
Valley Vic and the Christmas Temptations, new musical comedy from Stone Fence Theatre, Renfrew Recreation Centre. Info and tickets:1-866-310-1004; stonefence.ca.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Alta Vista Christmas Concert with the Catholic School Board Chamber Choir, the Kanata Choral Society, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Choir, accompanied by the popular Ottawa Wind Ensemble, a 35-member orchestral group, and soloists Fraser and Zachary Rubens, including carol singalong, 3 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1758 Alta Vista Dr. Tickets: Free, but voluntary cash donations to the Heron Emergency Food Centre are welcome, with tax receipts issued for donations over $20. Info: 613-733-9636 or ihmparish@rogers.com.
Bumpin’ Binary, instrumental R&B, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Bytown Voices Choir annual Winter Vignettes concert, 3 p.m., St. Basil’s Church, 940 Rex Ave. Tickets: $15; free for children 12 and under, at The Leading Note, 370 Elgin St. and the door. www.bytownvoices.com
Christmas with Amadeus: Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, 3 p.m., Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $10-$15 in advance, $20 at the door. Info: 613-816-1297 or kamoore9@gmail.com
Christmas Around the World: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus and the West Ottawa Chorale, 2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., Kanata. Tickets: $20, free admission for children aged 12 and under. Wheelchair accessible.
Christmas Joy! with Cantiamo Girls Choir of Ottawa, 2:30 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets at the door: Adults $15, Family $35, $10 Seniors/Students/Alumni/$10. www.cantiamogirlschoir.ca
O Come Let Us Adore Him, a Christmas carol service that blends traditional and contemporary music, 7 p.m., St. Albans Church, 454 King Edward Ave. Tickets: Free-will offering will benefit The Ottawa Mission and Centre 454. www.stalbanschurch.ca
Come Sing Noel, Church choirs sing Christmas music, 7 p.m., Barrhaven United Church. Admission: Free, free-will monetary donation in support of the Barrhaven Food Cupboard welcome. Info: 613-825-1707.
Community Concert and carol sing, an afternoon of favourite music presented by soloists, instrumentalists, choirs and a bell choir, 2 p.m., St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Drive. Refreshments following. Admission: Free-will offering to support Heron Emergency food Centre and St. Tims. Church is wheelchair accessible.
Cool Yule: Seaway Valley Singers’ Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., Iroquois United Church, 2 Elizabeth Dr., Iroquois. Tickets: $10, $5 for students in advance at Pharmachoice pharmacies in Chesterville, Winchester and Morrisburg or phone 613-543-3863′ $12 at the door. www.seawayvalleysingers.ca
Craig Cardiff, singer-songwriter/all-ages show, 4 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance; 1/2 price for children at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Craig Pedersen, with Mark Molnar, and friends, trumpet/CD release, 7 to 9 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. www.improvisedmoo.com
The Cumberland Community Singers’ A Very Gospel Christmas with special guests Big Soul Project, 3 p.m., Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd., Orléans. Tickets: $15, $5/youth. Info: 613-824-0828.
From Darkness to Light: Advent Carol Service, sung by the Choir of St Barnabas, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 70 James St. Tickets: Free-will offering. stbarnabasottawa.com
Gerri Childs Christmas Concert, Benefit and Silent Auction, 2 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. gigspaceottawa.com
Ihtimanska, duo performing Turkish and Bulgarian music on sax and accordion, 8 p.m., Black SquirrelBooks, 1073 Bank St. Tickets: Suggested contribution of $10.
MonkeyJunk, vinyl release concert, 3 to 4:30 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St. Tickets: Free.
Seaway Winds Concert Band Annual Christmas concert, Christmas Pageantry, with Helen McAlear and the St. Peter’s Church Choirs, 2:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 2900 2nd St. E, Cornwall. Tickets: $15, free for accompanied children under age 10; available at the door or Cornwall Square Admin. Office. www.seawaywinds.ca
The Stairwell Carollers, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington St., Arnprior. Ticket info: 613-725-7234 or mccaigcathy@gmail.com. www.stairwellcarollers.com
A Traditional Choral Christmas 11 with the North Grenville Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $15, available at Brewed Awakening, Royal LePage (Pratt) real estate, and church office. Info: 613-269-4256; www.kemptvilleunitedchurch.org; www.ngcc.net.
Valley Vic and the Christmas Temptations, new musical comedy from Stone Fence Theatre, Renfrew Recreation Centre. Info and tickets:1-866-310-1004; stonefence.ca.
Monday, Dec. 7
Showcase Mondays: Venator, Innersha, The AM Resolution, Jean-Mo, 9 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: No cover. zaphods.ca
The Tallis Scholars, programme of sacred music, including Thomas Tallis’ Gregorian chant, Puer natus est nobis, with celebratory motets by John Sheppard, Arvo Pärt, 7:30 p.m., Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 385 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $35 at the door, by calling 613-234-6306; or www.chamberfest.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Killin’ the Classics: Ottawa Jazz Orchestra, Christmas, classical, jazz music, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $30. nac-cna.ca / www.ottawajazzorchestra.com
Ritual, ’68, Here Comes Bigfoot, Halsleeper, metal/hardcore, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $12 + in advance. www.houseoftarg.com / spectrasonic.com
Rodger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, 8 p.m., NAC Southam Hall, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $54. NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $30. nac-cna.ca
Steve Marriner, Pauly Roberto, country/bluegrass/blues, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Thirteen Strings Christmas Candlelight Concert, with L’Ensemble vocal senior De La Salle, soprano Jacqueline Woodley, baritone Geoffrey Sirett and Seventeen Voyces, a program of music by J. S. Bach, G. Finzi, C. Donkin and G. F. Handel, 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $45/adult, $40/senior and $10/student. Info: 613-738-7888 or www.thirteenstrings.ca.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Brock Zeman, The Weber Brothers, rock, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12 in advance; 1/2 price for children at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Irene’s All Stars Blues showcase with Peter Newsom, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Natalie McMaster, Celtic fiddle holiday music, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25, at 1-888-991-2787 or nac-cna.ca.
Tom Lips — Devil’s Day Off, with James Stephens, Danny Artuso, Alex Vlamis, local folk singer-songwriter, NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $54. Tickets: $20. nac-cna.ca
Vintage with Gregory Charles, 8 p.m., Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Casino Blvd, Gatineau. Tickets at reservatech.net.
White Cowbell Oklahoma, The Glorious MoonRockets, Neverfriend, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $12 in advance. maverickslive.ca
Are you a promoter, musician or venue? Send in your event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos and audio files are welcome.
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