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The two do-not-miss shows this week are utterly different, and thankfully not on the same night.
Vancouver’s Polaris Prize-shortlisted rock band Black Mountain play Zaphod Beeblebrox on Friday, exhausted after spending weeks on tour. (“We’re no longer 24 years old,” said drummer Joshua Wells, who’s turning 41 this month, “but whenever we get on stage, that all goes away.”) It’s the third nomination and second time shortlisted for the eclectic, nu-classic rock band, who have done something alchemical with their latest album, IV, that they almost called it ‘Our Strongest Material to Date.’
It veers from atmospheric, AC/DC-reminiscent rock to dark space-pop, fronted always with the distinctive voice of Amber Webber, showcasing each musician’s skill without becoming an intellectual effort: it’s become a must-play in my house. Even up against the likes of Andy Shauf, PUP and Coeur de Pirate, and insisting “For better or worse, we aren’t industry players”, the prize might be in sight for them. (And a quick vacation by the lake in August, before heading off to Australia and back to Europe.)
Percussionist John Colpitts, aka Man Forever, is opening their show, playing his relentless, 30-minute piece The Clear Realization, with Noah Hecht on snare and Max Almario on bongos — with the real possibility Wells may sit in. July 22, 8:45 p.m., Zaphod’s. $18. spectrasonic.com
If Colpitts is still around on Tuesday, Norwegian dark metal band Mork could probably use his help: their drummer Lucass has had to stay behind, so the band are going to use pre-recorded drum tracks for their shows. “We have been waiting to come over [to Canada], so nothing is going to keep us from performing now,” said leader Mork Halden.
The band, created in homage to other Norwegian groups Darkthrone and Buzum — Darkthrone’s Nocturno Culto recently contributed to Mork’s latest album, Den Vandrenda Skygga (The Wandering Shadow) — has had a longstanding relationship with a Canadian label, but has yet to play here. This tour begins on July 21 in Sherbrooke. July 26, with Morgue, Svalbard, 8:30 p.m., House of Targ. $15 at the door. houseoftarg.com
The other must-see show is headlined by folk-pop band Beirut, aka Zach Condon, his ukelele and friends. Beirut released its happiest, poppiest and utterly enjoyable French-tinged album, NO NO NO, last year. But the person who makes this bill is Montreal’s Little Scream, aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer of the surprising soprano, whose much-anticipated album, Cult Following, comes out the day before her show here.
The 12-song collection solidly moves her out of the folk category and into something mpore arty, synthy and sometimes dance-y (did you see that must-have jacket in her photo?). It’s almost a concept album, best played from start to finish, feeling like an exploration of the self in a relationship, from disco delight to dreamy, sleepless bemusement. July 26, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. $35-$40. spectrasonic.com
A few days earlier, American musical scientist Ruban Nielson, aka Unknown Mortal Orchestra, plays his experimental, synth-pop, jazz-infused creations off his 2015 album Multi-Love, almost documenting the friction of his first polyamorous relationship. It’s a tricky album, with psych-pop songs and ballads that are so catchy — he once described them as super-fi instead of lo-fi — it’s easy to miss the delightful, produced easter eggs. July 23, with Klaus Johann Grobe, 9 p.m., Zaphod’s. $18. spectrasonic.com
Chamberfest starts Thursday and runs to Aug. 3, offering the usual classical repertoire and some quirky shows, including some free outdoor shows, and some late-night performances at the newly-renovated La Nouvelle Scène. My picks include:
The city’s favourite band Blue Rodeo is playing two shows in the area: Friday night at the Kemptville Live Music Festival on Friday night (see Colin James and Bruce Cockburn headline the two subsequent nights); then Saturday at the sold-out Perth 200th anniversary concert, though anyone at the nearby, free BBQ Block Party will be able to enjoy the music.
And while the ever-charming, evocative alt-country songsmith Fred Eaglesmith‘s show at The Black Sheep Inn has sold out, he is playing the Kemptville festival on Sunday (1 p.m.), alongside former Great Big Sea member Séan McCann (2 p.m.). July 24, $35. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Other shows to catch around town include:
Some of the bands to check out this week in Ottawa
Thursday, July 21
All Star Blues showcase with Jesse Greene, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
#HoP2016 open night: DJs and MCs, 9 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354 A Preston St. Tickets: $5 donation suggested. houseofpaint.ca
Chamberfest: Marie-Josée Lord in her new production, Femmes, an exploration of the women who inspire and inhabit the soprano, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Reggae night with Roots Movement, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10. therainbow.ca
Riishi Von Rex, Airliner, Alanna Sterling and The Silvers, rock/folk, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $1o. theblacksheepinn.com
She-Devils, Un Blonde, boyhood all-ages, 8 to 11 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. zaphods.ca
Friday, July 22
Alive Ensemble, A Grant Green tribute/funk, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Ambush barn dance, rock, 7 p.m., Stonefields, 1885 9th Line Rd., Carleton Place. Tickets: $20 in advance, 25 at the door. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ambush-barn-dance-at-stonefields-tickets-26484357426
Anvil, Hellbros, Hellhound, rock, 9 p.m., The John St. Pub, 129 John St. N., Arnprior. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. anvil-arnprior2016.eventbrite.ca
Bella Cat Blues, Chérie, blues/folk, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $7 in advance, $1o at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Black Mountain, Man Forever, 8:45 p.m.,Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $18. spectrasonic.com
Chamberfest: Charles Hamann and Frédéric Lacrois, oboe and piano perform Canadian works, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Syrène Saxofoonkwartet, all-woman saxophone quartet performs Handel, 3 p.m, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest Gala, with Gryphon Trio and friends, also a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada, with pieces by Dvorak, choral works by Silvestrov, and premiere of Larysa Kizmenko’s oratorio Golden Harvest, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $29-47. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Spin Cycle: Afiara Quartet and Skratch Bastid, École secondaire publique De La Salle, 501 Old St. Patrick St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Kemptville Live Music Festival: Blue Rodeo (9:30 p.m.), Crystal Shawanda (7:50 p.m.), Lynne Hanson and the Good Intentions (6:20 p.m.), Bruce Enloe and The Burning Sensations (5 p.m.), Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $40. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Lew Phillips, rock-a-billy night, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. therainbow.ca
The Maxwells, Reo Shitwagon, Nojah, Opposite Ends, Matt Spafford, all-ages/rock/acoustic, 8 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354A Preston St. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Obey the Brave, BLOW, The Thirteenth Floor, Contempt, Accretion, metal/hardcore, 7 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. mavericksbar.com
Perth Homecoming weekend: The Lucky B’s (8 p.m.), Under the Covers (6 p.m.), The Brockolees (4 p.m.), Perth Fairgrounds. Tickets only required for Blue Rodeo: Sold Out. perth200.ca
Petr Cancura, Rob Garcia and Matt Pavolka TRIO, original instrumental arrangement of saxophone-bass-drums, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspace.ca
Project Mantra, folk-punk, 10 p.m., Patty Bolands, 101 Clarence St. Tickets: No cover.
Rock Revolt and Skate4Hunger: 457 Subject2Change, Earthworks, Ortega, Peronicus, Fractures & Outlines, DJ Mattro and Jammin Julez and more, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., 457 The Edge, 105 Slack Rd. Tickets; Free, but bring donations for the Food Bank.
Steve Adamyk Band, Needles/Pins, Sonic Avenues, First Base, power punk/pop, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. houseoftarg.com
Uforia, Crossing Jane, Metronome Jones, Slick Savage, rock/all-ages, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $10. zaphods.ca
Ukrainian Festival: DJ Buncha, techno/all-ages, 9 to 11 p.m., 952 Green Valley Cres. Tickets: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
Saturday, July 23
Alex Cumming, Nicola Beazley, roots/ box and fiddle duo, 8 p.m., Rosemount Community Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: 419 in advance, $20 at the door. www.ottawacontra.ca
The Radiation Flowers, The Band Whose Name is a Symbol, David Jackson, psychedelic rock, 9 p.m., The Dominion Tavern, 33 York St. Tickets: $10 cover.
Bastid’s BBQ 2016: Just Blaze, Skratch Bastid, Adam Doubleyou, Memetic, DJ Magnificent, Internet Daughter, DJs Acro, Mace T-Dot and PAQ, 4 p.m., field of TD Place Arena. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Perth Homecoming weekend: Blue Rodeo (8 p.m.), Riq Turner Band (5:30 p.m.), Brea Lawrenson (3 p.m.), Splash’N Boots (1 p.m.), Perth Fairgrounds. Tickets only required for Blue Rodeo: Sold Out. perth200.ca
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts I — Syrène Saxofoonkwartet, all-woman saxophone quartet performs ragtime, 1 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts II — Fubuki Daiko, Japanese taiko drumming and martial arts, 3 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Dover Quartet, perform pieces by Ludwig, Beethoven and Smetana, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Theatre songs of Leonard Bernstein, with Robert Kapilow, tenor Michael Winther and soprano Sally Wilfert, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Violinist Alexandre Da Costa and jazz pianist Graham Wood, and friends, perform Claude Bolling’s eight-movement Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano Trio, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Fred Eaglesmith, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: Sold out. theblacksheepinn.com
Jeff Martin (of the Tea Party), 9 p.m., The John St. Pub, 129 John St. N., Arnprior. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. jeffmartin-arnprior2016.eventbrite.ca
Greta Knights, First Fragment, About:Blank, Signs of Chaos, Fumigation, death metal, 7 p.m, Minotaure, 2 Kent St., Gatineau. Tickets: $12 in advance. www.chordproductions.com
Kemptville Live Music Festival: Colin James (9:30 p.m.), Tom Lavin and The Legendary PowderBlues (7:30 p.m.), The Five Man Electrical Band (5:50 p.m.), The Drew Nelson Band (4:30 p.m.), Leslie Rohonczy band (3:15 p.m.), Buckledown (2 p.m.), Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $40. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Mayofest 2016: Ramblin Valley Band (8 p.m.), Bull Domino (9 p.m.), Cast in Cadence (10 p.m.), Poi Sin Fire (11:30 p.m.), DJ Shake (midnight), ‘members-only’ weekend event, 4999 Hwy 315, Mayo. Membership: $25, gains entrance to the event. www.mayofest.org
Missioner, First Ghost, New Design, Growing Fires, emo/all-ages, 7;30 p.m., Cafe Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $10.
Open mic with Sean Tansey and Gavin Dyke, 1 to 4 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Ottawa Punk Softball after-party: Fresh Hell, Rydell, Warp Lines, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 for those not playing. houseoftarg.com
Rebecca White Raven with Kevin Guerette, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspace.ca
Steve Strongman, Juno Award-winning blues guitarist/roots, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. therainbow.ca
Taylor Angus, jazz/folk/soul, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Ukrainian Festival: John Stetch, Zirka, Illaria, Zapovid and dancers (1 p.m.), Illaria, Zapovid and dancers (6 p.m.), Zabava with Zirka and dancers the Kozaks (9 p.m.), 952 Green Valley Cres. Tickets: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Klaus Johann Grobe, synth/experimental post-punk, 9 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $18. spectrasonic.com
Sunday, July 24
The Burs (8:30 p,.m., $5), Open blues jam with Clint Everson Band (4 p.m., free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Coming Out Swinging, Montroze, The Reptilian, Fall in a Day, Abstraction, and more, pop-punk/hardcore, 7 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354 A Preston St. Tickets:$10 cover.
Coming Up Next, Sounds of Stories, Alanna Sterling and The Silvers, rock, 7 to 10 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $6. zaphods.ca
Chamberfest: Charm of Finches, flute quinter perform imeditative works, including Ottawa premiere of raga Terah by Derek Charke, 11 a.m., Beechwood National Cemetery of Canada, 280 Beechwood Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts III — Fubuki Daiko, Japanese taiko drumming and martial arts, 1 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts IV — Charm of Finches, flute quintet, 3 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Rising Stars — showcase of Ottawa’s emerging musicians, 2 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $20. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest Gala — Te Amo, Argentina, with cellist Antonio Lysy, tango dancers Miriam Larici and Leonaoardo Barrionuevo, Attaca Quartet and friends, fusion of chamber music and tango choreography, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Ladom Ensemble, acoustic quartet performing world music, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Everlast, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $25 in advance. mavericksbar.com
Kemptville Live Music Festival: Bruce Cockburn (3:45 p.m.), Sean McCann (2:15 p.m.), Fred Eaglesmith with guest Tif Ginn (1 p.m.), Twin Voices (noon), Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $35. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
La Troupe Tilelli de l’Acaoh, 7:30 p.m., Averdeen Pavilion, Landowne Park. Tickets: Free.
Mayofest 2016: The Cardboard Crowns (10 p.m.), Das Blankout (9 p.m.), Saint Clare (8 p.m.), The Bristol Hum (7 p.m.), Slack Bridges (6 p.m.), Alex Silas and The Subterraneans (5 p.m.), The Bends (5 pm.), until late, ‘members-only’ weekend event, 4999 Hwy 315, Mayo. Membership: $25, gains entrance to the event. www.mayofest.org
Ukrainian Festival: Zirka, The Vesnivka Choir, and dancers (3 p.m.), classics by operatic greats (5 p.m.), Zabava with Zirka, The Vesnivka Choir and dancers the Kozaks (6 p.m.), Vasyl Popadiuk and the Papa Duke Band (8 p.m.), 952 Green Valley Cres. Tickets: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
Monday, July 25
Chamberfest: The Vesnivka Choir, women’s choir prforms traditonal, sacred and secular Ukrainian choral music, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Bring the Kids — the Amazing Cello with improvising cellist Ernst Reijseger, teaching imaginative music making, 2 p.m., Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: cellist Michel Strauss and percussive dancer Max Pollak, perform premiere of Thierry Escaich’s Sopra La Folia, scored for cello and tap dancer, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Generation Next, quartet perform pieces from baroque to contemporary, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Verboten! — Attacca Quartet, performs once-banned classical works and Prohibition-era tunes, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Open Mic Monday, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: No cover. therainbow.ca
The Telegrams, country/swing, 8 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Thanya Iyer, Lucila al mar, jazz/soul folk, 6 to 9 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St.
Tuesday, July 26
Beirut, Little Scream, indie folk/synth pop, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre, 385 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets: $35-$40.
Chamberfest: Ian Bevell, the new organist and music director plays the city’s largest pipe organs, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Cellobration, with several soloists and Chamberfest Cello Ensemble and VC2, an exploration of the instrument’s depth of emotion, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: percussionist Jesse Stewart, saxophonist David Mott and celllist Ernst Reijseger, interpretive verve across genres, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Mork, Morgue, Svalbard, black metal, 8:30 p.m,. House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $3 in advance, $15 at the door. houseoftarg.com
Wednesday, July 27
Chamberfest: The Complete Bach Cello Suites, part I, with Lisa Strauss, Beth Slver Amahl Arulanandam, 10 a.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: The Complete Bach Cello Suites, part II, with Rachel Mercer, Cameron Crozman, Raphael Weinroth-Browne, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: What Makes it Great? explore Beethoven’s cello sonata with Rovert Kapilow, Rachel Mercer and James Parker, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Shiksa, with volinist Lara St. John and jaz pianist Matt Herskowtiz, perform traditional Jewish, eastern European and Middle Eastern folk tunes, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Upper York Mandolin Quartet with Kevin Breit, Rebecca Jenkins, instrumental Brazilian jazz and vocal duets, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Dr. PHeal’s RAW concert series: Mr. International percussion house (7 pm., $5), Dr Dave (4 p.m, free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Steve Payne and Paul Hobday, blues/roots/boogie, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $15. irenespub.ca
Thursday, July 28
All Star Blues showcase with Ed Hart, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Chamberfest: Kongero, Swedish all-woman a capella ensemble, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Bring the Kids – The Lemon Bucket Orkestra, outdoor concert of gypsy, klezmer punk fun designed for children, 2 p.m., Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Trio Alba, works by Smetana, Schubert and Canadian premire of Helmut Jasbar’s new work Fugitive Pieces, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, with Cecilia String Quartet, flutist/saxophonist performs with all-female quintet, Afro-Cuban Jazz, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Lemon Bucket Rodeo, klezmer/gypsy/punk, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Onionface, Brain Flower, Cold Chords, Mudpuppies, raw/psychedelic rock, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $6 cover. houseoftarg.com
Reggae night with Roots Movement, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $7. therainbow.ca
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Vancouver’s Polaris Prize-shortlisted rock band Black Mountain play Zaphod Beeblebrox on Friday, exhausted after spending weeks on tour. (“We’re no longer 24 years old,” said drummer Joshua Wells, who’s turning 41 this month, “but whenever we get on stage, that all goes away.”) It’s the third nomination and second time shortlisted for the eclectic, nu-classic rock band, who have done something alchemical with their latest album, IV, that they almost called it ‘Our Strongest Material to Date.’
It veers from atmospheric, AC/DC-reminiscent rock to dark space-pop, fronted always with the distinctive voice of Amber Webber, showcasing each musician’s skill without becoming an intellectual effort: it’s become a must-play in my house. Even up against the likes of Andy Shauf, PUP and Coeur de Pirate, and insisting “For better or worse, we aren’t industry players”, the prize might be in sight for them. (And a quick vacation by the lake in August, before heading off to Australia and back to Europe.)
Percussionist John Colpitts, aka Man Forever, is opening their show, playing his relentless, 30-minute piece The Clear Realization, with Noah Hecht on snare and Max Almario on bongos — with the real possibility Wells may sit in. July 22, 8:45 p.m., Zaphod’s. $18. spectrasonic.com
If Colpitts is still around on Tuesday, Norwegian dark metal band Mork could probably use his help: their drummer Lucass has had to stay behind, so the band are going to use pre-recorded drum tracks for their shows. “We have been waiting to come over [to Canada], so nothing is going to keep us from performing now,” said leader Mork Halden.
The band, created in homage to other Norwegian groups Darkthrone and Buzum — Darkthrone’s Nocturno Culto recently contributed to Mork’s latest album, Den Vandrenda Skygga (The Wandering Shadow) — has had a longstanding relationship with a Canadian label, but has yet to play here. This tour begins on July 21 in Sherbrooke. July 26, with Morgue, Svalbard, 8:30 p.m., House of Targ. $15 at the door. houseoftarg.com
The other must-see show is headlined by folk-pop band Beirut, aka Zach Condon, his ukelele and friends. Beirut released its happiest, poppiest and utterly enjoyable French-tinged album, NO NO NO, last year. But the person who makes this bill is Montreal’s Little Scream, aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer of the surprising soprano, whose much-anticipated album, Cult Following, comes out the day before her show here.
The 12-song collection solidly moves her out of the folk category and into something mpore arty, synthy and sometimes dance-y (did you see that must-have jacket in her photo?). It’s almost a concept album, best played from start to finish, feeling like an exploration of the self in a relationship, from disco delight to dreamy, sleepless bemusement. July 26, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre. $35-$40. spectrasonic.com
A few days earlier, American musical scientist Ruban Nielson, aka Unknown Mortal Orchestra, plays his experimental, synth-pop, jazz-infused creations off his 2015 album Multi-Love, almost documenting the friction of his first polyamorous relationship. It’s a tricky album, with psych-pop songs and ballads that are so catchy — he once described them as super-fi instead of lo-fi — it’s easy to miss the delightful, produced easter eggs. July 23, with Klaus Johann Grobe, 9 p.m., Zaphod’s. $18. spectrasonic.com
Chamberfest starts Thursday and runs to Aug. 3, offering the usual classical repertoire and some quirky shows, including some free outdoor shows, and some late-night performances at the newly-renovated La Nouvelle Scène. My picks include:
- Afiara Quartet and DJ Skratch Bastid — who is conveniently in town for his massive, all-ages BBQ music party with Just Blaze on Saturday — open the late-night series at the festival, combining scratch hip-hop with string-produced classical tones, as part of their original collaboration, Spin Cycle (July 22, 10 p.m., $30)
- Fubuki Daiko perform Japanese taiko drumming and martial arts in two free, outdoor shows at the Gallery amphitheatre (July 23, 3 p.m. and July 24, 1 p.m.). In the same spot, see a free ragtime show from all-woman saxophone quartet Syrène Saxofoonkwartet (July 23, 1 p.m.), and all-flute quintet Charm of Finches (July 24, 3 p.m.)
- Tap dance and cello come together in the Canadian premiere of a piece written expressly to combine the instrument and percussive movement, with French cellist Michel Strauss and Austrian dancer Max Pollak (July 25, 3 p.m., National Gallery. $30.)
- World music gets a freewheeling, cabaret-cum-chamber treatment from Toronto’s spirited Ladom Ensemble (July 24, 10 p.m., $30)
- Free kids shows start with one by improvising and zany cellist Ersnt Reijseger (July 25, 2 p.m., City Hall), who then joins percussionist Jesse Stewart and saxophonist David Mott in pushing the boundaries of musical style in a late-night, improv session (July 26, 10 p.m, $30). www.chamberfest.com
The city’s favourite band Blue Rodeo is playing two shows in the area: Friday night at the Kemptville Live Music Festival on Friday night (see Colin James and Bruce Cockburn headline the two subsequent nights); then Saturday at the sold-out Perth 200th anniversary concert, though anyone at the nearby, free BBQ Block Party will be able to enjoy the music.
And while the ever-charming, evocative alt-country songsmith Fred Eaglesmith‘s show at The Black Sheep Inn has sold out, he is playing the Kemptville festival on Sunday (1 p.m.), alongside former Great Big Sea member Séan McCann (2 p.m.). July 24, $35. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Other shows to catch around town include:
- Everlast, the rapper and musician who gave us Jump Around as frontman for House of Pain, and songs that have entered our collective consciousness like What It’s Like and Put Your Lights On, plays Mavericks on Sunday. After releasing an acoustic album of his hits, he says his next album — due out sometime this year? — will be all rap. (July 24, 8 p.m., $25 in advance)
- Smokey rock duo Riishi Von Rex ripping up the stage at their first show at The Black Sheep Inn (July 21, $10)
- A power-punk show headlined by the Steve Adamyk Band, days after they shared a stage with the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Bluesfest. The band’s fifth album, Graceland, is due out July 29. (July 22, House of Targ, $10)
- Lew Phillips channels an late-50s pop star at rockabilly show at The Rainbow (July 22, $10)
- It’s members only at the weekend bash that is Mayofest 2016 (but membership is only $25). Bands include The Cardboard Crowns, The Bristol Hum, Slack Bridges, Ramblin’ Valley Band, Das Blankout and more. Buy Mayobucks in advance online to get your drinks and swag. www.mayofest.org)
Some of the bands to check out this week in Ottawa
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Polaris Prize shortlisted hard rock band Black Mountain are tearing into town after a long European tour. c Magdalena Wosinska / supplied
Skratch Bastid plays a classical/hip-hop originals with Afiara Quartet at Cheamberfest, and then hosts his BBQ Party with DJ and producer Just Blaze the day after. Dylan Leeder / supplied
Blue Rodeo play two shows at festivals in the region this week. Bruno Schlumberger / Ottawa Citizen
The Attacca Quartet are mixing drinks and playing banned music in a late-night show at Chamberfest.
Norwegian death metal band Mork are in Ottawa -- but without their drummer.
Beirut band play Algonquin College with the not-to-be-missed Little Scream.
Little Scream plays with Beirut in one of this week's must-see shows. Christopher Wahle / supplied
Rapper and rock musicians Everlast plays Mavericks.
Percussionist John Colpitts, aka Man Forever, opens for Black Mountain.
Japan's Fubuki Daiko perform two free concerts of drumming and martial arts for Chamberfest.
Ladom Ensemble play world music with verve at Chamberfest. Sean Done / supplied
Fred Eaglesmith's show at The Black Sheep Inn is sold out, but there are still tickets to see him in Kemptville. Rock Tweten / supplied
English 'box and fiddle' duo Alex Cumming, Nicola Beazley play Rosemount Hall on Saturday.
Lew Phillips is trying to bring back the doo-wop sound of 1960s America.
Colin James plays the Kemptville Music Festival this week.
So does Bruce Cockburn. Dave Abel / Postmedia News
Mariee-Josée Lord plays Chamberfest. Julien Faugère / supplied
Award-winning blues guitarist Steve Strongman plays The Rainbow.
Improvising cellist Ernst Reijseger also plays one of the free, child-friendly performances at Chamberfest.
She-Devils play Ottawa this week.
Violinist Lara St. John and pianist Serouj Kradjian offer traditional eastern European folk music as part of Chamberfest at St. Brigid's on Aug. 4.
Bristol Hum play Mayofest 2016.
Riishi Von Rex play their first show at The Black Sheep Inn this week.
The Telegrams plays Irene's Pub.
Steve Payne and Paul Hobday play Irene's Pub. Rainer Zumkier / supplied
- Wondering what to do this weekend? We've got ideas.
- Art exhibits: Four new exhibits, six closing this week
Thursday, July 21
All Star Blues showcase with Jesse Greene, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
#HoP2016 open night: DJs and MCs, 9 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354 A Preston St. Tickets: $5 donation suggested. houseofpaint.ca
Chamberfest: Marie-Josée Lord in her new production, Femmes, an exploration of the women who inspire and inhabit the soprano, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Reggae night with Roots Movement, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10. therainbow.ca
Riishi Von Rex, Airliner, Alanna Sterling and The Silvers, rock/folk, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $1o. theblacksheepinn.com
She-Devils, Un Blonde, boyhood all-ages, 8 to 11 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. zaphods.ca
Friday, July 22
Alive Ensemble, A Grant Green tribute/funk, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Ambush barn dance, rock, 7 p.m., Stonefields, 1885 9th Line Rd., Carleton Place. Tickets: $20 in advance, 25 at the door. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ambush-barn-dance-at-stonefields-tickets-26484357426
Anvil, Hellbros, Hellhound, rock, 9 p.m., The John St. Pub, 129 John St. N., Arnprior. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. anvil-arnprior2016.eventbrite.ca
Bella Cat Blues, Chérie, blues/folk, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $7 in advance, $1o at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Black Mountain, Man Forever, 8:45 p.m.,Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $18. spectrasonic.com
Chamberfest: Charles Hamann and Frédéric Lacrois, oboe and piano perform Canadian works, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Syrène Saxofoonkwartet, all-woman saxophone quartet performs Handel, 3 p.m, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest Gala, with Gryphon Trio and friends, also a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada, with pieces by Dvorak, choral works by Silvestrov, and premiere of Larysa Kizmenko’s oratorio Golden Harvest, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $29-47. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Spin Cycle: Afiara Quartet and Skratch Bastid, École secondaire publique De La Salle, 501 Old St. Patrick St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Kemptville Live Music Festival: Blue Rodeo (9:30 p.m.), Crystal Shawanda (7:50 p.m.), Lynne Hanson and the Good Intentions (6:20 p.m.), Bruce Enloe and The Burning Sensations (5 p.m.), Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $40. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Lew Phillips, rock-a-billy night, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. therainbow.ca
The Maxwells, Reo Shitwagon, Nojah, Opposite Ends, Matt Spafford, all-ages/rock/acoustic, 8 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354A Preston St. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Obey the Brave, BLOW, The Thirteenth Floor, Contempt, Accretion, metal/hardcore, 7 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. mavericksbar.com
Perth Homecoming weekend: The Lucky B’s (8 p.m.), Under the Covers (6 p.m.), The Brockolees (4 p.m.), Perth Fairgrounds. Tickets only required for Blue Rodeo: Sold Out. perth200.ca
Petr Cancura, Rob Garcia and Matt Pavolka TRIO, original instrumental arrangement of saxophone-bass-drums, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspace.ca
Project Mantra, folk-punk, 10 p.m., Patty Bolands, 101 Clarence St. Tickets: No cover.
Rock Revolt and Skate4Hunger: 457 Subject2Change, Earthworks, Ortega, Peronicus, Fractures & Outlines, DJ Mattro and Jammin Julez and more, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., 457 The Edge, 105 Slack Rd. Tickets; Free, but bring donations for the Food Bank.
Steve Adamyk Band, Needles/Pins, Sonic Avenues, First Base, power punk/pop, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10. houseoftarg.com
Uforia, Crossing Jane, Metronome Jones, Slick Savage, rock/all-ages, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $10. zaphods.ca
Ukrainian Festival: DJ Buncha, techno/all-ages, 9 to 11 p.m., 952 Green Valley Cres. Tickets: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
Saturday, July 23
Alex Cumming, Nicola Beazley, roots/ box and fiddle duo, 8 p.m., Rosemount Community Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave. Tickets: 419 in advance, $20 at the door. www.ottawacontra.ca
The Radiation Flowers, The Band Whose Name is a Symbol, David Jackson, psychedelic rock, 9 p.m., The Dominion Tavern, 33 York St. Tickets: $10 cover.
Bastid’s BBQ 2016: Just Blaze, Skratch Bastid, Adam Doubleyou, Memetic, DJ Magnificent, Internet Daughter, DJs Acro, Mace T-Dot and PAQ, 4 p.m., field of TD Place Arena. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com
Perth Homecoming weekend: Blue Rodeo (8 p.m.), Riq Turner Band (5:30 p.m.), Brea Lawrenson (3 p.m.), Splash’N Boots (1 p.m.), Perth Fairgrounds. Tickets only required for Blue Rodeo: Sold Out. perth200.ca
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts I — Syrène Saxofoonkwartet, all-woman saxophone quartet performs ragtime, 1 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts II — Fubuki Daiko, Japanese taiko drumming and martial arts, 3 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Dover Quartet, perform pieces by Ludwig, Beethoven and Smetana, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Theatre songs of Leonard Bernstein, with Robert Kapilow, tenor Michael Winther and soprano Sally Wilfert, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Violinist Alexandre Da Costa and jazz pianist Graham Wood, and friends, perform Claude Bolling’s eight-movement Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano Trio, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Fred Eaglesmith, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: Sold out. theblacksheepinn.com
Jeff Martin (of the Tea Party), 9 p.m., The John St. Pub, 129 John St. N., Arnprior. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. jeffmartin-arnprior2016.eventbrite.ca
Greta Knights, First Fragment, About:Blank, Signs of Chaos, Fumigation, death metal, 7 p.m, Minotaure, 2 Kent St., Gatineau. Tickets: $12 in advance. www.chordproductions.com
Kemptville Live Music Festival: Colin James (9:30 p.m.), Tom Lavin and The Legendary PowderBlues (7:30 p.m.), The Five Man Electrical Band (5:50 p.m.), The Drew Nelson Band (4:30 p.m.), Leslie Rohonczy band (3:15 p.m.), Buckledown (2 p.m.), Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $40. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Mayofest 2016: Ramblin Valley Band (8 p.m.), Bull Domino (9 p.m.), Cast in Cadence (10 p.m.), Poi Sin Fire (11:30 p.m.), DJ Shake (midnight), ‘members-only’ weekend event, 4999 Hwy 315, Mayo. Membership: $25, gains entrance to the event. www.mayofest.org
Missioner, First Ghost, New Design, Growing Fires, emo/all-ages, 7;30 p.m., Cafe Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $10.
Open mic with Sean Tansey and Gavin Dyke, 1 to 4 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Ottawa Punk Softball after-party: Fresh Hell, Rydell, Warp Lines, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5 for those not playing. houseoftarg.com
Rebecca White Raven with Kevin Guerette, 7:30 p.m., GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20. gigspace.ca
Steve Strongman, Juno Award-winning blues guitarist/roots, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. therainbow.ca
Taylor Angus, jazz/folk/soul, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
Ukrainian Festival: John Stetch, Zirka, Illaria, Zapovid and dancers (1 p.m.), Illaria, Zapovid and dancers (6 p.m.), Zabava with Zirka and dancers the Kozaks (9 p.m.), 952 Green Valley Cres. Tickets: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Klaus Johann Grobe, synth/experimental post-punk, 9 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $18. spectrasonic.com
Sunday, July 24
The Burs (8:30 p,.m., $5), Open blues jam with Clint Everson Band (4 p.m., free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Coming Out Swinging, Montroze, The Reptilian, Fall in a Day, Abstraction, and more, pop-punk/hardcore, 7 p.m., Flapjack’s, 354 A Preston St. Tickets:$10 cover.
Coming Up Next, Sounds of Stories, Alanna Sterling and The Silvers, rock, 7 to 10 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $6. zaphods.ca
Chamberfest: Charm of Finches, flute quinter perform imeditative works, including Ottawa premiere of raga Terah by Derek Charke, 11 a.m., Beechwood National Cemetery of Canada, 280 Beechwood Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts III — Fubuki Daiko, Japanese taiko drumming and martial arts, 1 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Alfresco concerts IV — Charm of Finches, flute quintet, 3 p.m., amphitheatre, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Rising Stars — showcase of Ottawa’s emerging musicians, 2 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $20. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest Gala — Te Amo, Argentina, with cellist Antonio Lysy, tango dancers Miriam Larici and Leonaoardo Barrionuevo, Attaca Quartet and friends, fusion of chamber music and tango choreography, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Ladom Ensemble, acoustic quartet performing world music, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Everlast, 8 p.m., Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $25 in advance. mavericksbar.com
Kemptville Live Music Festival: Bruce Cockburn (3:45 p.m.), Sean McCann (2:15 p.m.), Fred Eaglesmith with guest Tif Ginn (1 p.m.), Twin Voices (noon), Kemptville College, 830 Prescott St., Kemptville. Tickets: $35. www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
La Troupe Tilelli de l’Acaoh, 7:30 p.m., Averdeen Pavilion, Landowne Park. Tickets: Free.
Mayofest 2016: The Cardboard Crowns (10 p.m.), Das Blankout (9 p.m.), Saint Clare (8 p.m.), The Bristol Hum (7 p.m.), Slack Bridges (6 p.m.), Alex Silas and The Subterraneans (5 p.m.), The Bends (5 pm.), until late, ‘members-only’ weekend event, 4999 Hwy 315, Mayo. Membership: $25, gains entrance to the event. www.mayofest.org
Ukrainian Festival: Zirka, The Vesnivka Choir, and dancers (3 p.m.), classics by operatic greats (5 p.m.), Zabava with Zirka, The Vesnivka Choir and dancers the Kozaks (6 p.m.), Vasyl Popadiuk and the Papa Duke Band (8 p.m.), 952 Green Valley Cres. Tickets: Free. www.capitalukrainianfestival.com
Monday, July 25
Chamberfest: The Vesnivka Choir, women’s choir prforms traditonal, sacred and secular Ukrainian choral music, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Bring the Kids — the Amazing Cello with improvising cellist Ernst Reijseger, teaching imaginative music making, 2 p.m., Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: cellist Michel Strauss and percussive dancer Max Pollak, perform premiere of Thierry Escaich’s Sopra La Folia, scored for cello and tap dancer, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Generation Next, quartet perform pieces from baroque to contemporary, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Verboten! — Attacca Quartet, performs once-banned classical works and Prohibition-era tunes, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Open Mic Monday, 9 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: No cover. therainbow.ca
The Telegrams, country/swing, 8 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Thanya Iyer, Lucila al mar, jazz/soul folk, 6 to 9 p.m., The Record Centre, 1099 Wellington St.
Tuesday, July 26
Beirut, Little Scream, indie folk/synth pop, 7 p.m., Algonquin Commons Theatre, 385 Woodroffe Ave. Tickets: $35-$40.
Chamberfest: Ian Bevell, the new organist and music director plays the city’s largest pipe organs, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Cellobration, with several soloists and Chamberfest Cello Ensemble and VC2, an exploration of the instrument’s depth of emotion, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: percussionist Jesse Stewart, saxophonist David Mott and celllist Ernst Reijseger, interpretive verve across genres, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Mork, Morgue, Svalbard, black metal, 8:30 p.m,. House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $3 in advance, $15 at the door. houseoftarg.com
Wednesday, July 27
Chamberfest: The Complete Bach Cello Suites, part I, with Lisa Strauss, Beth Slver Amahl Arulanandam, 10 a.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: The Complete Bach Cello Suites, part II, with Rachel Mercer, Cameron Crozman, Raphael Weinroth-Browne, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: What Makes it Great? explore Beethoven’s cello sonata with Rovert Kapilow, Rachel Mercer and James Parker, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Shiksa, with volinist Lara St. John and jaz pianist Matt Herskowtiz, perform traditional Jewish, eastern European and Middle Eastern folk tunes, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Upper York Mandolin Quartet with Kevin Breit, Rebecca Jenkins, instrumental Brazilian jazz and vocal duets, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Dr. PHeal’s RAW concert series: Mr. International percussion house (7 pm., $5), Dr Dave (4 p.m, free), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Steve Payne and Paul Hobday, blues/roots/boogie, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $15. irenespub.ca
Thursday, July 28
All Star Blues showcase with Ed Hart, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Chamberfest: Kongero, Swedish all-woman a capella ensemble, noon, Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Bring the Kids – The Lemon Bucket Orkestra, outdoor concert of gypsy, klezmer punk fun designed for children, 2 p.m., Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Tickets: Free. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Trio Alba, works by Smetana, Schubert and Canadian premire of Helmut Jasbar’s new work Fugitive Pieces, 3 p.m., National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, with Cecilia String Quartet, flutist/saxophonist performs with all-female quintet, Afro-Cuban Jazz, 7 p.m., Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Tickets: $35. www.chamberfest.com
Chamberfest: Lemon Bucket Rodeo, klezmer/gypsy/punk, 10 p.m., La Nouvelle Scène, 333 King Edward Ave. Tickets: $30. www.chamberfest.com
Onionface, Brain Flower, Cold Chords, Mudpuppies, raw/psychedelic rock, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $6 cover. houseoftarg.com
Reggae night with Roots Movement, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $7. therainbow.ca
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