Concerts: Dance, Dance, Dance the weekend away

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Where to begin this week but to acknowledge the bounty of musical goodness Bluesfest has announced will be coming to Ottawa this July: Coeur de Pirate, The Cult, Bryan Ferry, The Decemberists, Duran Duran, Sam Hunt, Lumineers, Brad Paisley, Nelly, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Wolf Parade, to name a few. (I actually did not meant to write that in alphabetical order …).

Note that tickets go on sale as of today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. and that full passes tend to disappear quickly. www.ottawablusfest.ca


But back to this Thursday night: Little Scream, aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer (name not made up) from Montreal, opens for Operators at Ritual, both offering art dance pop of the best sort: infectious, intriguing and slightly-different while remaining grounded in the familiar. Operators, founded by Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner, are to release their first album in April.

Likewise, Little Scream has a new (second) album coming out, a brand new label and a different sound: replacing the round-guitar, folk-pop sounds — if the single Love As a Weapon is any indication — with disco funk and Sprengelmeyer sitting comfortably in a high soprano falsetto. It’s edgier The Bird and the Bee — from the extreme range in the vocals to the very snappy guitars — with some good mantras for the love-lorn: “Just remember your greatest gift is to dance.” The new album, release date not confirmed, also comes with some beguiling collaborators, like Sharon Van Etten and Sufjan Stevens. Feb. 25, 10 p.m., Ritual. $13.50. spectrasonic.com


Also Thursday, Wakefield’s brother-sister duo The Strain ceases to exist, morphing into the new Rebelle, who take to the stage opening for experimental pop group We Are the City and HIGHS at House of Targ. The (actually three-member) group is being joined by childhood friend, Ryan Wiles, previously of the erstwhile Farewell Davidson.

Rebelle will play re-worked Strain songs, including two singles written over this past summer and a bunch David Taggart (the oldest member at 24, and the “band dad”) and Wiles have written over the past month. Their sound, Taggart said, will remain synth-injected, pop-rock with a bit more edge and, he says wrily, more coherent; partly due to their growing up, partly due to how well the band is working together (their drummer, Joey Kane, used to play in Farewell Davidson with Wiles). Expect some new songs by April and possibly an EP by the end of summer. Feb. 25, 9 p.m., House of Targ: $10. spectrasonic.com


On Friday, beware the captivating blue eyes of Liverpudlian indie-pop singer Banners, aka Mike Nelson (and previously known as Raines), who is on his first North American tour on the strength of an EP reminiscent of the big, raw sound of early Cold Play (the repetitive key strokes may also have something to do with that), leaving some to name him The Next Big Thing.


He opens for Toronto art-dance group Young Empires who, though they made a splash in 2012, are only now releasing their first full-length album, changing the carefree songs of youth for some electro tunes with more soul, and less reliance on the frenetic treble notes to get limbs moving, even including the synth-heavy So Cruel. This gig will start with the crowd mesmerized, then dancing in a sweaty tangle. Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Ritual. $15. spectrasonic.com


Gaspésie’s francophone sister duet Les soeurs Boulay have released a sophomore album that retains their sweet self-deprecation and still liberally mines their personal lives for song lyrics, despite adding a bigger band (not just two gals in a car any longer), award-wins and nominations (Polaris anyone?) and extensive travel to their experience. Though they do only sing in French (and the banter is utterly charming) the tone of their voices and harmonies on their folk pop songs — think Tegan and Sarah with traditional warmth — and fondness for different instruments (euphonium anyone?) is worth a listen alone. Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée. $30-434. sallodyssee.ca

Also Saturday, Maria Doyle Kennedy, made famous for her role in The Commitments and most recently as Mrs. S in Orphan Black, is at The Black Sheep Inn performing modern folk songs with Irish flair, with Ottawa’s Jill Zmud singing “torch folk.” Feb. 27, The Black Sheep Inn. $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com


Part Latin crooner, part rapper and electro music producer, Boogát, has recently been dedicated to singing in his native Spanish (the Montreal resident is from Mexico) and sticking in a tropical bass/pop wheelhouse, winning him a Juno Award nominee for his recent album NeoReconquista in the World Music Album of the Year category. We’re also told his shows are a party. With DJ Trevor Walker. Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Mercury Lounge. $10 at the door.


Tuesday offers a night of indie synth-rock with pop edges at House of Targ, headlined by Regina’s Library Voices, whose November album release, Lovish (their third LP) is winning them attention across the country. The new songs have heavier guitar riffs than earlier ones — do not expect the hushed tones the name suggests — though the poppiest of the songs, Hey! Adrienne, is climbing charts. However, with the edge they also bring a slightly poignant element: to whit, Oh, Donna was written about the after-effects of a violent attack frontman Carl Johnson experienced, leaving him with brain damage that thankfully did not impair his ability to write this more mature and mindful album.
They play with Ottawa’s Bull Domino — falling on the rock side of the spectrum — and Townes that sits on the synthpop/dance side. March 1, 8 p.m., House of Targ. $10+ in advance. www.houseoftarg.com

Anyone seeking to be reminded of the promise of tulips and fresh breezes should catch Susie Arioli‘s feel-good jazz show on Thursday. The Montreal singer has emerged from a self-imposed hiatus with her first album in about five years, Spring, a collection of standard covers and four original songs that fit right in, all in English. However, the chat between songs will probably be that typical, dry Franglais found among Montrealers, if her Facebook page is any indication: “check out le video of my original chanson, Loverboy, que j’ai fait with my spiffy big band!”. March 3, 8 p.m. Salle Odyssée. $32-$36. sallodyssee.ca


For the sheer fun of it, we mention the Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage performance at the National Arts Centre on Sunday. Here, a symphony performs the theme song from the TV Show, movies, musical themes used in the 50 years of the franchise (the conductor has stuff to say about the “Klingon sound on” their website), accompanied by relevant images on a big screen. Perfect for the Trekkie or wannabe score composer. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., NAC. From $59. nac-cna.ca

Photos: Shows to see this week


Some of the hot concerts to catch in the Ottawa area this week.

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    Irish Banners brings his folk pop to Otatwa on this, his inaugural North American tour.

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    Samito plays the NAC Fourth Stage.

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    Even if you're a determined anglophone, Les soeurs Boulay are a great pick for the week.

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    Boogát brings Latin groove plays Mercury Lounge.

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    Rebelle is the new iteration of Wakefield band The Strain. David Irvine / supplied

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    Jazz singer Susie Arioli plays friendly, happy jazz standards at Salle Odyssée. Marianne Larochelle / supplied

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    Laila Biali plays the NAC with her eclectic jazz originals.

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    We are The City play House of Targ.

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    Celebrate Johnny Cash' 84th birthday at The Rainbow.

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    Maria Doyle Kennedy plays The Black Sheep Inn with Jill Zmud. Shane McCarthy / supplied

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    The Outside Track plays The Black Sheep Inn.

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    Star Trek gets symphonic treatment at a show at the NAC.

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    Young Empire bring some grown-up dance electro music to Ottawa,.

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    The Kingmakers promises some upright bass "surfing" at their show. Michelle Parry Harris / supplied

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    Wintersleep play Ottawa the day before their much-anticipated album launches. Norman W / supplied

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    Silverstein plays hard post-punk . David Pike / supplied

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    World devotional music performers Mirabai Ceiba.

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    Rebelle is the new iteration of Wakefield band The Strain, including from left Joey Kane (drums), David Taggart (vocals, guitar), Ryan WIles (bass and vocals) and Rylee Taggart (synth). David Irvine / supplied

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    John Jacob Magistery is back in town, this time at The Rainbow. Max Rothenstein / supplied
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FULL LISTINGS

Thursday, Feb. 25

All Star Blues Showcase with hosts Jarhead and and Jerome, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca


Belle Starr, The Royal Foundry, alt-country, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com

The Music of Queen with Rajaton, Queen cover band, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca


Operators, Little Scream, art rock/post-punk, 10 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $13.50. spectrasonic.com



Samito, acoustic/electronica, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $20. nac-cna.ca

Reggae Night with Roots Movement (9 p.m.), Linda Marie and the GMC (4 p.m.,free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca


We Are the City, HIGHS, Rebelle, experimental pop, 9 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. spectrasonic.com / www.houseoftarg.com


Friday, Feb. 26

Bella Cat Blues, Alana Sterling, soul, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Bird and Oliver, performance of the entire 1961 album The Blues and the Abstract truth, featuring saxophonist Sandy Gordon playing parts of the 1949/50 album Charlie Parker with Strings, 7:30 p.m. NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: SOLD OUT. nac-cna.ca

John Jacob Magistery, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10. therainbow.ca

The Kingmakers, rockabilly/jump/swing, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca

The Music of Queen with Rajaton, Queen cover band, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca

Rae Spoon, Glenn Nuotio, 7 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: SOLD OUT.


Ska Night: Danny Rebel, & The KGB, DJ’s Longshot and Manficients, reggae/ska, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m,. $7 afterwards. www.houseoftarg.com


Silverstein, Being As An Ocean, Emarosa, Cardinals, Pride, Rarity, punk/metal, 6:40 p.m., Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com

Still Winter Hills, 9 p.m., British Hotel, 71 rue Principale, Gatineau.


Young Empires, Banners, electro-pop, 8 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $15. spectrasonic.com


Saturday, Feb. 27


Boogát, Latin American vocalist, with DJ Trevor Walker, 8 p.m., Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $10 at the door.


The Bushpilots, Royal Ottawa, rock/psychedelic folk-pop, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 before 10 p.m,. $7 afterwards. www.houseoftarg.com

Cloud City, Horizon Quintet, funk/jazz, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca

Cousin Stuzz, Michael Christmas, Jimm B with local support, all ages, 8 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $12 in advance. www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1074865

Craig Cardiff, 4 to 6 p.m., Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St., Almonte. Tickets: $30. (Later show sold out.) www.eventbrite.ca

Fisherman and Hawkins, Sheridan Grout, 10 p.m., Barrymore’s 323 Bank St. Tickets: $10. http://www.electrostub.com/events/159471

The Golden Pony, Ryan Labelle, Paulo Cardoso, DJ sets with Kitchen Beats, 7 p.m., Kinki Lounge, 41 York St. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. golden-pony-kinki.eventbrite.ca

Hellbros, Sons of Stone, The Wicked Mercy, rock, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox 27 York St. zaphods.ca

John Geggie and Roddy Ellias, jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Caveau Mediterranean, 1638 Bank St. Tickets: No cover.

Johnny Cash Birthday Bash: Lynne Hanson, Jack Pine, George Stryker, Jason Andersson, KJ Thomas, Tariq Anwar, Sarah McClurg, and more, 9 p.m., Rainbow Bistor, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10. www.ticketweb.ca


Laila Biali, eclectic jazz, 7:30 p.m., NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $33. nac-cna.ca

Lucas Haneman Express, The Chocolate Hot Pockets, 8 p.m., LIVE n Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $10.

Mirabai Ceiba, sacred chant concert, 7:30 p.m., Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Dr. Tickets at http://tinyurl.com/o78emjr.

Johnny Cash Back, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca


Maria Doyle Kennedy, Jill Zmud, Irish/folk pop, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $20 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com

The Music of Queen with Rajaton, Queen cover show, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca


Les Soeurs Boulay, folk-pop folk, 8 p.m., Salle Odyssée, 855 boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $30-$34. sallodyssee.ca

René Lavoie, with Megan Jerome, Normand Glaude and Jean Pierre Allain, tribute to alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace,953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspaceottawa.com


The Visit, Gates, Völur, dark chamber music/folk doom metal, 8 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10.


Sunday, Feb. 28

Alanna Sterling, Amanda Cottreau, Sarah Lac, Sunday Serenade, 2 to 4 p.m., Bread By Us, 1065 Wellington St. W. Tickets: No cover.

Alive! Ensemble, Grant Green tribute, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca

In Concert for Cambodia: 10th annual fundraising concert for Peaceful Children’s Homes in Cambodia, 2:30 p.m., MacKay United Church, 39 Dufferein Rd. Tickets: $5-$20. inconcert4cambodia.wordpress.com

Jauz, electronica, 10 p.m., Barrymore’s 323 Bank St. Tolets: $15-$40. www.dnalive.ca

Mike Dubue plays the piano, 100th live show at the venue, 7 to 8 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St. W. Tickets: Free.

Nepean Concert Band, In the Key of Sea — featuring music of a nautical nature, 2 p.m., City View United Church, 6 Epworth Ave. Tickets: $10, fee for children under the age of 12. www.nepeanconcertband.com

Pop 1280, Spell, Ruth Grader, synth-pop/acid house, all ages, 8 p.m., Gabba Hey, 250 City Centre ave., #202. Tickets: $8.


The Outside Track, Celtic/Cape Breton folk, 4:20 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com

Thirteen Strings, More Strings Attached: Thirteen Strings with cellist Paul Marleyn, Julian Armour and the Junior Thirteen Strings, classical music by Handel, Vivaldi, Menotti, Ager and more, 8 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $10-$40. www.thirteenstrings.ca

Songs of the Misty Isle with harpists Mary Muckle and Julie Leduc, vocalist Marilyn Jenkins and the Ottawa Youth harp Ensemble, music of Scotland, Wales and Ireland, 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 2585 County Rd 29, Pakenham. Tickets: Free-will offering at the door.


Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage with CineConcerts, a live symphony concert using music from five decades of the movie franchise, including footage from the TV show and movies , 7:30 p.m., National Arts Centre, Southam Hall, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $59. nac-cna.ca

Voltang, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca

Wellington West Quartet — Vince Limbaugh, Ed Lister, Alex Bilodeau, Mike Essoudry, jazz standards and originals, 5 to 6 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St. W. Tickets: Free.


Monday, Feb. 29

Project Mantra, Potential Red, Honduras, Social Butterfly, Sparklesaurus, showcase Mondays, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox 27 York St. Tickets: No cover. zaphods.ca

The Telegrams, country/swing, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca


Tuesday, March 1


Library Voices, Bull Domino, Townes, indie synth pop-rock, 8 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10 in advance+. www.houseoftarg.com




Wednesday, March 2


The Jerry Cans, The Steamers, Inuktitut, alt-country/folk, 8 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray.S ti. Tickets: $10. therainbow.ca


Thursday, March 3

80s Dance Party with Remi Royale, 10 p.m, House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10.www.houseoftarg.com

All Star Blues Showcase with Neil Barrington, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca

Danielle Allard, 8:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. www.liveonelgin.com


Susie Arioli, jazz, 8 p.m. Salle Odyssée, 855 boul. de la Gappe. Tickets: $32-$36. sallodyssee.ca

uOttawa School of Music presents Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera with recitative performed in English, 7 p.m., Huguette Labelle Hall, Tabaret, 550 Cumberland St. Tickets: $5.65-$20. www.music.uottawa.ca

Way North, jazz/folk/world music, 7 to 11 p.m, Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $10 at the door. Tickets: $9 in advance online. mercurylounge.com


Wintersleep, 8 p.m., Ritual, 137 Besserer St. Tickets: $25+. spectrasconic.com

Are you a promoter, musician or venue? Send your event information to kendemann@postmedia.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos and audio files are welcome.

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