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This week sees two huge pop stars hitting the Canadian Tire Centre, and at least four lesser-known bands (two of them Québécois singer-songwriters) that should be on your summer playlist.
Among the lesser-known bands is Calgary’s Lab Coast, whose lo-fi pop sound has somehow fallen under my musical radar for about a decade, much to my chagrin. This band may become this summer’s swoon-worthy, home-bred group, with a sound sitting somewhere between the soft indie rock of Sloan or Tom Petty, and retro pop tone of Alvvays (though the woman in the band is not, for once, the lead).
The band released their first full-length LP in April, Remember the Moon, a collection of fuzzy, pop-rock songs reminiscent of almost every era, and that summer of fun you remember so fondly, from vocal slides to 90s grunge guitar noise, fun with pitch and smartly-spare use of orchestral instruments. There is a dichotomous quality to these songs: hazy hooks with monotonous singing, but writers singer David Laing and multi-instrumentalist Chris Dadge have obviously settled on a sound, that seems to demand sunblock and sand.
For those, like me, who were wondering: The name of the band does come from a typo. Dadge used to work at a college book and supply store that stocked lab coats with inferior tags that were always falling off, so the item had to be entered into the cash system. His “subpar” typing skills led to the continual typo (guessing there were a lot of science classes at this college), and the band’s name was born. May 22, with Twist, Mixer, all-ages, 8 to 11 p.m. $8 at the door.
Looking at B.C.’s Van Damsel band, one expects to hear some guitar-heavy indie rock. So its surprising when they start playing unabashed electro-pop of the poppiest, Top 40 variety — not least because the band, before joined by rock-looking singer Sebastien Ste Marie, began by playing tech metal. There is no hard edge to the songs they are playing now, despite still calling themselves alt-rock, but do not think these songs are boring; they are well-balanced, varied synth creations, while remaining frothy, party-tunes.
The band has already crossed Canada twice on tour, opening for the likes of Tokyo Police Club and Mother Mother, and their shows are known to be electric, worthy of festival stages. They play with local Matt Radich, as Townes, performing dancey, synth pop songs (complete with clapping), but washed over with monotone, slightly morose vocals as foil. May 19, 8:30 p.m., Zaphod’s. $10. spectrasonic.com / zaphods.ca
On Thursday, francophone and Montreal-based songwriter Marie-Pierre Arthur plays the NAC Studio with her new collection of songs, off her third album released in February. The singer had been acclaimed for her roots rock and has spent time as a backup singer for such as Karkwa and Galaxie, but made a deliberate move towards the “schmaltz” of soft-rock with this album, embracing Fleetwood Mac and Hall & Oates, while adding modern synth sounds. This is not your parents music, though, and, while in French, Arthur’s prize-winning voice remains emotionally stirring, and universally danceable — though we fear may bring back the hustle. English Canada should be paying attention. May 19, 8 p.m., NAC Studio. $33. nac-cna.ca
On the same night, legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones plays with his trio on his last, ever stop in the city. Jones has announced this tour is his last before his retirement. Thankfully, he has two shows on Thursday: at noon and 7:30 p.m. May 19, National Arts Centre. From $39. nac-cna.ca
The original Jersey Boy, Frankie Valli brings his famous falsetto voice along with the current iteration of The Four Seasons to the NAC on Friday. Now in his 80s and having sold 175 million records worldwide, Valli is still hitting the high notes and remains the quintessential showman, sharing stories from his heyday between songs, though the Seasons may be doing most of the gyrations. He will be singing all the familiar hits, from Sherry to Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, in what is billed as a family-friendly show. May 20, 8 p.m., NAC. From $84.50. nac-cna.ca
We recommend three alluring and varied shows for Saturday, starting with the Montreal-based Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, who perform Afro-Colombian/Balkan-informed folk-style, world music in a circus-type atmosphere. The Juno-nominated band always has a colourful stage, with similarly florid antics and rhythms. (If you enjoyed the Lemon Bucket Orkestra last weekend, you’ll adore these guys: though they’re more flamboyant, suiting their Latin-Afro flair.) The band is expected to play all night, without the break for DJs common at Mercury Lounge, though we expect the Orchestra will bring everyone into the folk during the party. May 21, 9 p.m., Mercury Lounge. $15 in advance, more at the door. http://bit.ly/1Ywqypb
Pay attention to local singer-songwriter Erin Saoirse Adair, if she’s not already on your radar. The socially-conscious woman has been writing songs that showcase her rich, blues-y voice, while dabbling in nu-folk, liberally taking from genres to write songs to tackle social issues, from wage gaps, to substance abuse. But there is no moralizing nor pathos to be found in her protest-like songs, helped by Adair’s melodious, soothing and raw voice — and similar lyrics.
She’s releasing a new EP at this show, Gaslighting, addressing issues of sexual assault and various forms of mental abuse. Those who were at her show last year at The Black Sheep releasing her popular single, I Want Drugs, may remember some early versions of these new five tracks. She will be joined by Mike Essoudry on drums, Nick Dyson on trumpet, Richard Page on sax. May 21, with Nine of Nine, Carmel & The Witness, 7:30 p.m., Pressed. Tickets: $10, $20/includes EP.
Also from Montreal, eclectic folkster and memorable showman Bernard Adamus is at the Minotaure with no new songs (booo!) since his entrancing release last year, Sorel Soviet So What. Adamus sings mostly in French, creating small-c catholic songs borrowing from all the genres but based in a jazz, blues, hip hop soup, that are cool like the first absinthe-sipping salon in fin-de-siécle Paris. May 21, 7 p.m., Minotaure. $35 at the door, if any left. lepointedevente.com
For those with tickets to see Selena Gomez, remember her show at the Canadian Tire Centre has been pushed up three days from May 25 to May 22. This has been done to accommodate how well the Toronto Raptors basketball team has done, bumping her show there to the 25th, and having ripple effects here. There will still seats available at press time, and tickets for the May 25th show will be honoured, but it does mean altering long-weekend plans. May 22, 7:30 p.m. $50.50 to $90.50.
At the same venue, country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood returns to her erstwhile home five days later on her Storyteller Tour, in support of the album she released late last year. Tickets are going quickly, but some were still available at press time. The question is: will Mike make an appearance with her? May 27, $61.60 to $130. www.canadiantirecentre.com
Related
Photos: Hot gigs this week
Some of the musicians hitting Ottawa stages this week.
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.
@keendemann
kendemann@postmedia.com
FULL LISTINGS
Thursday, May 19
All Star Blues Showcase with Rob Alexander, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
The Almighty Rhombus, Herons Wake, Submerged Objects Band, indie, all-ages, dry show, 9 p.m., Black Squirrel Books & Café, 1073 Bank St. Tickets: $8/PWYC.
Ambush play Dave Smith’s Wild West Jamboree, in support of the youth treatment centre, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $200. http://bit.ly/24LCcDX
HellHeart, Roland Locqueville, Sol the Violinist, 8 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Life Reflected: the orchestral telling of the stories of four exceptional women — Alice Munro, Amanda Todd, Roberta Bondar and Rita Joe, using music, motion and word, created by four Canadian composers and Donna Feore, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $25-$105. nac-cna.ca / Read more about it here.
Marie-Pierre Arthur, synth folk-rock, 8 p.m., NAC Studio, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $33. nac-cna.ca
Mark J. Nyvlt Band (7:30 p.m., $7), Reggae night with Roots Movement (reggae, 9 p.m., $6), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $6. therainbow.ca
Oliver Jones Farewell Tour, jazz piano, two shows: noon and 7:30 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $39. nac-cna.ca
The Slow Death, Raging Nathans, School Damage, punk, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. www.houseoftarg.com
Turn Your Radio On: gospel music in music and song, performed by Brian Lecky, David R. Miller with storytelling from Marva K. Blackmore, 7:30 p.m., NAC Back Stage (the temporary space while the Fourth Stage gets a new look), 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $22. nac-cna.ca
Van Damsel, Townes, indie pop-rock, 8:30 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $10. spectrasonic.com / zaphods.ca
Weedeater, Author & Punisher, Today is the day, Lord Dying, stoner rock/rock, 7 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. mavericksbar.com
Friday, May 20
Alaskan, Black Table, Biipiigwan, Swarm of Sphere, post-metal/metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. www.houseoftarg.com
Breakdown County Boys, Lucky Ron, country, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Danielle Allard, Tina Wallace, Bronson, acoustic/folk, 8 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: 8 in advance, $10 at the door. www.liveonelgin.com
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $84.50. nac-cna.ca
Harea Band, San Felix, Sounds of Stories, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Jumpin’ Joel Flash, Copper Altar, Creeping Beauty, music and spectacle, 8 p.m., Kaffé 1870, 715 Riverside Dr., Wakefield.
The Tony D Band, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $12. therainbow.ca
Saturday, May 21
Ball and Chain and The Wreckers, The Vanier Playboys, country, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Bernard Adamus, 7 p.m., Minotaure, 3 Kent St., Gatineau. Tickets: $35 at the door, if any left. lepointedevente.com
Blink 281, Blink 182 tribute, 9 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $10 in advance, #12 at the door. liveonelgin.com
Brave Radar, Homebody, Whimm, Telecomo, post-pop/punk/rock, 8 p.m., Bar Robo, 692 Somerset St. W. Tickets: $10 at the door. All-ages.
Bright North (4 p.m, pwyc), Tribute to Prince, hosted by The Split (9:30 p.m., $10), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Erin Saoirse Adair, Scary Bear Soundtrack, Nine of Nine, with Mike Essoudry and Nick Dyson, EP release, 7:30 p.m., Pressed, 750- Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10, $20/includes EP.
Fet.Nat, 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St. Tickets: Free.
Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, Afro-Colombia/Balkan spectacular, 9 p.m., Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $15 in advance, more at the door. http://bit.ly/1Ywqypb
Ottawa Classical Choir sings Gloria Magnificat, 7;30 p.m., Dominion Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30-$45. ottawaclassicalchoir.com
Samantha Martin, Delta Sugar, soul/blues/gospel, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Snak the Ripper, with Golden Junk, Fallen Onesm, Capitole D, OMH, Fysh&Chyp, Aftr Party, Mic tThe Rapper, CY, Unseek da don, JR and more, rap, 9:30 p.m, The Bourbon Room, 400A Dalhousie St. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Strike, Alcohol Fueled, Ape City, Uncooperative, punk, 9 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $8. www.mavericksbar.com
Sunday, May 22
The Bank Street Bourbons, funk/jazz, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Dowsing, Kittyhawk, The Cardboard Swords, Missioner, Silent Lovers, emo/punk, 7:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $12 cover.
Head in the Clouds, NAC Orchestra kinderconcert with harpist Annabelle Renzo, Dreamy Annabelle meets birds named Handel, Debussy and Albeniz, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in English, 3 p.m. in French, National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $17.50. nac-cna.ca
Lab Coast, Twist, Mixer, all-ages, fuzz pop/twee, 8 to 11 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $8 at the door.
NAC Bursary finals, 2 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: Free. nac-cna.ca
Open Blues Jam (4 p.m., $3), Scott Parsons (blues, 9 p.m., $10 at the door), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Selena Gomez, with Tyler Shaw and Bea Miller, pop, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $50.50 to $90.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
Techcetera reunion party: Jason Skilz, AO, Phunktokta, tech/house, 10 p.m., Overkill, 56 BYWard Market Sq.
Monday, May 23
Adult Mom, Forth Wanderers, Trails, Sheila Beach, pop of all kinds, all-ages, 8:30 p.m., Black Squirrel Books and Café, 1073 Bak St. Tickets: $10.
Joe Nichols, Gord Bamford, Autumn Hill, country, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tickets: $49.50-$69.50. www.ticketmaster.ca
Open Mic Monday, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: Free. therainbow.ca
Tuesday, May 24
Bob Dylan Night with The Ramblin’ Valley band and guests, 9 p.m,., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $5. therainbow.ca
Exo-Vedate, Iron Kingdom, Dark Ministry, speed metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $7. www.houseoftarg.com
Storgårds conducts Sibelius, with pianist Marc-André Hamelin and the NAC Orchestra, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Wednesday, May 25
Dr. Dave (4 p.m., free), Kevin Bartman (10 p.m, free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Ciarán Ó Maonaigh and Caitlín Nic Gabhann, fiddle and concertina/Irish traditional music and dancec, 7:30 p.m., Saint Brigid’s Well Pub, 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets: $10.
Thursday, May 26
All Star Blues Showcase with Mark Crissinger, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Amanda Martinez, singer-songwriter, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
Delta Will, Claude Munson, John Aaron Cockburn, psych-pop/folk, record release, 8 to 11 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Jen Lane, Mélanie Brulée, country/Americana/folk, , 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
New Grease Revival, Jack Marks, blues style, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $8. therainbow.ca
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.
@keendemann
kendemann@postmedia.com
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Among the lesser-known bands is Calgary’s Lab Coast, whose lo-fi pop sound has somehow fallen under my musical radar for about a decade, much to my chagrin. This band may become this summer’s swoon-worthy, home-bred group, with a sound sitting somewhere between the soft indie rock of Sloan or Tom Petty, and retro pop tone of Alvvays (though the woman in the band is not, for once, the lead).
The band released their first full-length LP in April, Remember the Moon, a collection of fuzzy, pop-rock songs reminiscent of almost every era, and that summer of fun you remember so fondly, from vocal slides to 90s grunge guitar noise, fun with pitch and smartly-spare use of orchestral instruments. There is a dichotomous quality to these songs: hazy hooks with monotonous singing, but writers singer David Laing and multi-instrumentalist Chris Dadge have obviously settled on a sound, that seems to demand sunblock and sand.
For those, like me, who were wondering: The name of the band does come from a typo. Dadge used to work at a college book and supply store that stocked lab coats with inferior tags that were always falling off, so the item had to be entered into the cash system. His “subpar” typing skills led to the continual typo (guessing there were a lot of science classes at this college), and the band’s name was born. May 22, with Twist, Mixer, all-ages, 8 to 11 p.m. $8 at the door.
Looking at B.C.’s Van Damsel band, one expects to hear some guitar-heavy indie rock. So its surprising when they start playing unabashed electro-pop of the poppiest, Top 40 variety — not least because the band, before joined by rock-looking singer Sebastien Ste Marie, began by playing tech metal. There is no hard edge to the songs they are playing now, despite still calling themselves alt-rock, but do not think these songs are boring; they are well-balanced, varied synth creations, while remaining frothy, party-tunes.
The band has already crossed Canada twice on tour, opening for the likes of Tokyo Police Club and Mother Mother, and their shows are known to be electric, worthy of festival stages. They play with local Matt Radich, as Townes, performing dancey, synth pop songs (complete with clapping), but washed over with monotone, slightly morose vocals as foil. May 19, 8:30 p.m., Zaphod’s. $10. spectrasonic.com / zaphods.ca
On Thursday, francophone and Montreal-based songwriter Marie-Pierre Arthur plays the NAC Studio with her new collection of songs, off her third album released in February. The singer had been acclaimed for her roots rock and has spent time as a backup singer for such as Karkwa and Galaxie, but made a deliberate move towards the “schmaltz” of soft-rock with this album, embracing Fleetwood Mac and Hall & Oates, while adding modern synth sounds. This is not your parents music, though, and, while in French, Arthur’s prize-winning voice remains emotionally stirring, and universally danceable — though we fear may bring back the hustle. English Canada should be paying attention. May 19, 8 p.m., NAC Studio. $33. nac-cna.ca
On the same night, legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones plays with his trio on his last, ever stop in the city. Jones has announced this tour is his last before his retirement. Thankfully, he has two shows on Thursday: at noon and 7:30 p.m. May 19, National Arts Centre. From $39. nac-cna.ca
The original Jersey Boy, Frankie Valli brings his famous falsetto voice along with the current iteration of The Four Seasons to the NAC on Friday. Now in his 80s and having sold 175 million records worldwide, Valli is still hitting the high notes and remains the quintessential showman, sharing stories from his heyday between songs, though the Seasons may be doing most of the gyrations. He will be singing all the familiar hits, from Sherry to Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, in what is billed as a family-friendly show. May 20, 8 p.m., NAC. From $84.50. nac-cna.ca
We recommend three alluring and varied shows for Saturday, starting with the Montreal-based Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, who perform Afro-Colombian/Balkan-informed folk-style, world music in a circus-type atmosphere. The Juno-nominated band always has a colourful stage, with similarly florid antics and rhythms. (If you enjoyed the Lemon Bucket Orkestra last weekend, you’ll adore these guys: though they’re more flamboyant, suiting their Latin-Afro flair.) The band is expected to play all night, without the break for DJs common at Mercury Lounge, though we expect the Orchestra will bring everyone into the folk during the party. May 21, 9 p.m., Mercury Lounge. $15 in advance, more at the door. http://bit.ly/1Ywqypb
Pay attention to local singer-songwriter Erin Saoirse Adair, if she’s not already on your radar. The socially-conscious woman has been writing songs that showcase her rich, blues-y voice, while dabbling in nu-folk, liberally taking from genres to write songs to tackle social issues, from wage gaps, to substance abuse. But there is no moralizing nor pathos to be found in her protest-like songs, helped by Adair’s melodious, soothing and raw voice — and similar lyrics.
She’s releasing a new EP at this show, Gaslighting, addressing issues of sexual assault and various forms of mental abuse. Those who were at her show last year at The Black Sheep releasing her popular single, I Want Drugs, may remember some early versions of these new five tracks. She will be joined by Mike Essoudry on drums, Nick Dyson on trumpet, Richard Page on sax. May 21, with Nine of Nine, Carmel & The Witness, 7:30 p.m., Pressed. Tickets: $10, $20/includes EP.
Also from Montreal, eclectic folkster and memorable showman Bernard Adamus is at the Minotaure with no new songs (booo!) since his entrancing release last year, Sorel Soviet So What. Adamus sings mostly in French, creating small-c catholic songs borrowing from all the genres but based in a jazz, blues, hip hop soup, that are cool like the first absinthe-sipping salon in fin-de-siécle Paris. May 21, 7 p.m., Minotaure. $35 at the door, if any left. lepointedevente.com
For those with tickets to see Selena Gomez, remember her show at the Canadian Tire Centre has been pushed up three days from May 25 to May 22. This has been done to accommodate how well the Toronto Raptors basketball team has done, bumping her show there to the 25th, and having ripple effects here. There will still seats available at press time, and tickets for the May 25th show will be honoured, but it does mean altering long-weekend plans. May 22, 7:30 p.m. $50.50 to $90.50.
At the same venue, country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood returns to her erstwhile home five days later on her Storyteller Tour, in support of the album she released late last year. Tickets are going quickly, but some were still available at press time. The question is: will Mike make an appearance with her? May 27, $61.60 to $130. www.canadiantirecentre.com
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Photos: Hot gigs this week
Some of the musicians hitting Ottawa stages this week.
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Snak the Ripper is back in town.
Ciarán Ó Maonaigh and Caitlín Nic Gabhann perform traditional Irish music and dance at Saint Brigid's Pub The Well.
Van Damsel have no women in their lineup and look like indie rockers, but play unabashed pop.
Delightful duo Twist play with Lab Coast.
The Ramblin' Valley Band are paying to Bob Dylan on his 75th birthday, Tuesday, at The Rainbow. Kevin Winter / Getty Images
There are still seats available for Carrie Underwood's show at the CTC this week. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images
It's retirement time for jazz pianist Oliver Jones, but he has two shows on his farewell tour at the NAC, both in the same day. Dave Sidaway / Postmedia Network
Erin Saoirse Adair launches a new EP dealing with tough issues this week.
Selena Gomez's show at the CTC has been moved up three days, from May 25 to 22.
Frankie Valli plays the NAC on Friday with The Four Seasons.
Marie-Pierre Arthur plays the NAC on May 19.
Art-punk band FET.NAT play a free show at The Record Centre.
Expect a memorable show as eclectic folk singer-songwriter Bernard Adamus plays Gatineau. Jimmi Francoeur / supplied
The exuberance of the Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra hits Mercury Lounge for an all-night party.
Amanda Martinez plays the NAC.
Lab Coast play fuzz, indie-pop at Pressed.
Alaskan plays their final show, ever, at House of Targ.
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.
@keendemann
kendemann@postmedia.com
FULL LISTINGS
Thursday, May 19
All Star Blues Showcase with Rob Alexander, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
The Almighty Rhombus, Herons Wake, Submerged Objects Band, indie, all-ages, dry show, 9 p.m., Black Squirrel Books & Café, 1073 Bank St. Tickets: $8/PWYC.
Ambush play Dave Smith’s Wild West Jamboree, in support of the youth treatment centre, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $200. http://bit.ly/24LCcDX
HellHeart, Roland Locqueville, Sol the Violinist, 8 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Life Reflected: the orchestral telling of the stories of four exceptional women — Alice Munro, Amanda Todd, Roberta Bondar and Rita Joe, using music, motion and word, created by four Canadian composers and Donna Feore, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $25-$105. nac-cna.ca / Read more about it here.
Marie-Pierre Arthur, synth folk-rock, 8 p.m., NAC Studio, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $33. nac-cna.ca
Mark J. Nyvlt Band (7:30 p.m., $7), Reggae night with Roots Movement (reggae, 9 p.m., $6), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $6. therainbow.ca
Oliver Jones Farewell Tour, jazz piano, two shows: noon and 7:30 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $39. nac-cna.ca
The Slow Death, Raging Nathans, School Damage, punk, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. www.houseoftarg.com
Turn Your Radio On: gospel music in music and song, performed by Brian Lecky, David R. Miller with storytelling from Marva K. Blackmore, 7:30 p.m., NAC Back Stage (the temporary space while the Fourth Stage gets a new look), 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $22. nac-cna.ca
Van Damsel, Townes, indie pop-rock, 8:30 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $10. spectrasonic.com / zaphods.ca
Weedeater, Author & Punisher, Today is the day, Lord Dying, stoner rock/rock, 7 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. mavericksbar.com
Friday, May 20
Alaskan, Black Table, Biipiigwan, Swarm of Sphere, post-metal/metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. www.houseoftarg.com
Breakdown County Boys, Lucky Ron, country, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Danielle Allard, Tina Wallace, Bronson, acoustic/folk, 8 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: 8 in advance, $10 at the door. www.liveonelgin.com
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $84.50. nac-cna.ca
Harea Band, San Felix, Sounds of Stories, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Jumpin’ Joel Flash, Copper Altar, Creeping Beauty, music and spectacle, 8 p.m., Kaffé 1870, 715 Riverside Dr., Wakefield.
The Tony D Band, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $12. therainbow.ca
Saturday, May 21
Ball and Chain and The Wreckers, The Vanier Playboys, country, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Bernard Adamus, 7 p.m., Minotaure, 3 Kent St., Gatineau. Tickets: $35 at the door, if any left. lepointedevente.com
Blink 281, Blink 182 tribute, 9 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $10 in advance, #12 at the door. liveonelgin.com
Brave Radar, Homebody, Whimm, Telecomo, post-pop/punk/rock, 8 p.m., Bar Robo, 692 Somerset St. W. Tickets: $10 at the door. All-ages.
Bright North (4 p.m, pwyc), Tribute to Prince, hosted by The Split (9:30 p.m., $10), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Erin Saoirse Adair, Scary Bear Soundtrack, Nine of Nine, with Mike Essoudry and Nick Dyson, EP release, 7:30 p.m., Pressed, 750- Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10, $20/includes EP.
Fet.Nat, 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St. Tickets: Free.
Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, Afro-Colombia/Balkan spectacular, 9 p.m., Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $15 in advance, more at the door. http://bit.ly/1Ywqypb
Ottawa Classical Choir sings Gloria Magnificat, 7;30 p.m., Dominion Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30-$45. ottawaclassicalchoir.com
Samantha Martin, Delta Sugar, soul/blues/gospel, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $12 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
Snak the Ripper, with Golden Junk, Fallen Onesm, Capitole D, OMH, Fysh&Chyp, Aftr Party, Mic tThe Rapper, CY, Unseek da don, JR and more, rap, 9:30 p.m, The Bourbon Room, 400A Dalhousie St. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Strike, Alcohol Fueled, Ape City, Uncooperative, punk, 9 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $8. www.mavericksbar.com
Sunday, May 22
The Bank Street Bourbons, funk/jazz, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Dowsing, Kittyhawk, The Cardboard Swords, Missioner, Silent Lovers, emo/punk, 7:30 p.m., LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St. Tickets: $12 cover.
Head in the Clouds, NAC Orchestra kinderconcert with harpist Annabelle Renzo, Dreamy Annabelle meets birds named Handel, Debussy and Albeniz, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in English, 3 p.m. in French, National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $17.50. nac-cna.ca
Lab Coast, Twist, Mixer, all-ages, fuzz pop/twee, 8 to 11 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $8 at the door.
NAC Bursary finals, 2 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: Free. nac-cna.ca
Open Blues Jam (4 p.m., $3), Scott Parsons (blues, 9 p.m., $10 at the door), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Selena Gomez, with Tyler Shaw and Bea Miller, pop, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr. Tickets: $50.50 to $90.50. canadiantirecentre.ca
Techcetera reunion party: Jason Skilz, AO, Phunktokta, tech/house, 10 p.m., Overkill, 56 BYWard Market Sq.
Monday, May 23
Adult Mom, Forth Wanderers, Trails, Sheila Beach, pop of all kinds, all-ages, 8:30 p.m., Black Squirrel Books and Café, 1073 Bak St. Tickets: $10.
Joe Nichols, Gord Bamford, Autumn Hill, country, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tickets: $49.50-$69.50. www.ticketmaster.ca
Open Mic Monday, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: Free. therainbow.ca
Tuesday, May 24
Bob Dylan Night with The Ramblin’ Valley band and guests, 9 p.m,., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $5. therainbow.ca
Exo-Vedate, Iron Kingdom, Dark Ministry, speed metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $7. www.houseoftarg.com
Storgårds conducts Sibelius, with pianist Marc-André Hamelin and the NAC Orchestra, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: from $25. nac-cna.ca
Wednesday, May 25
Dr. Dave (4 p.m., free), Kevin Bartman (10 p.m, free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Ciarán Ó Maonaigh and Caitlín Nic Gabhann, fiddle and concertina/Irish traditional music and dancec, 7:30 p.m., Saint Brigid’s Well Pub, 310 St. Patrick St. Tickets: $10.
Thursday, May 26
All Star Blues Showcase with Mark Crissinger, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Amanda Martinez, singer-songwriter, 8 p.m., National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St. Tickets: $25. nac-cna.ca
Delta Will, Claude Munson, John Aaron Cockburn, psych-pop/folk, record release, 8 to 11 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Jen Lane, Mélanie Brulée, country/Americana/folk, , 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
New Grease Revival, Jack Marks, blues style, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $8. therainbow.ca
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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