Queens University students headline a special night at Gaia Java this Friday
Some months ago Mollie Roy (on the right) and Keli Jay (left) came in to entertain us for a music night. They are both in their second year of music…
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Double-bill of Christmas music this Friday at Gaia Java
This week Gaia Java brings you two groups singing a cappella music for the holidays – both with strong local interest. If you are there at 7pm you will hear the cheerful group of youngsters pictured above.…
Recommended listening: Jim Bryson’s Instant Holiday Album
I ran into Jim Bryson last week at Quitters during the Parade of Lights and we chatted briefly about his Christmas EP, Instant Holiday Album. Bryson’s a Stittsville-based singer-songwriter who’s well known in…
Rick Hayes with R.W. Haller at Gaia Java this Friday
At this time of year, as the weather can develop a frosty edge, you might be grateful to live in a land-locked region safe from the storms that the sea…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus bring Christmas carols to Gaia Java this Friday
Thanks to the tireless energy of their Leader Robert Dueck, the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus has acquired a great reputation since their relatively recent creation. They have a couple of…
Yukon adventurer and musician Kate Weekes returns to Stittsville for CD release
With her new CD “Frost on Black Fur” in hand, singer-songwriter, dog musher, Peel Watershed paddler and activist, hiker, wilderness guide and seasoned touring musician, Kate Weekes has returned to…
Multi-musician Ceilidh at Gaia Java this Friday
Musician Kevin Dooley was going to perform with his daughter Deirdre and their friend Susan Sweeney Hermon (harpist with Acacia Lyra, whom you heard a couple of months ago in…
Gretchen Martin returns to Gaia Java this Friday
Back by popular demand, Gretchen Martin is playing at Gaia Java on Friday, November 7 at 7pm. Gretchen has played in the shop several times and always elicits a warm…
Sun on the Floor make premiere appearance at Gaia Java this Friday
Sun on the Floor is the creation of Linda Vanderlee and Bob Muller, with additional harmonies and inspiration from Nathalie Falardeau. They sing and play for the love of music…
Singer-songwriter Sophie Leger at Gaia Java this weekend
Singer-songwriter Sophie Léger weaves her luxuriant vocals together with solid instrumentation to form a rich tapestry of sound and emotion that delights, challenges and inspires audiences. The multi-instrumentalist (guitar, djembe,…
Grade 10 student by day, rock/punk impresario by night
Ryan Fitzpatrick is a busy guy. He’s 15 years old, in Grade 10 at Sacred Heart High School, has a paper route, plays guitar and sings. And in his spare…
Stittsville singer Abigail Moffitt wins top prize at Carleton Place competition
Abigail Moffitt, an 11-year-old Stittsville singer, won $500 at a singing contest in Carleton Place on Saturday morning. “Well, she was pretty thrilled,” said her mom Barb. “$500 cash is…
Cuban musicians wrap up Canadian tour in Stittsville this Friday
Members of the Cuban musical group Kereya will be back at Gaia Java on Friday, October 3. It’s the last stop of their Canadian tour.
Glass Tiger, Brett Kissel headline Richmond Fair this weekend
The 170th edition of the Richmond Fair happens this weekend from September 18-21. The event includes a full slate of musical entertainment including 80’s pop band Glass Tiger (above) on…
Musical auditions at Kanata Theatre this weekend
From Kanata Theatre: Auditions for: Fairy Tale Ending – A Big Bad Musical Written by KIEREN MACMILLAN AND JEREMY HUTTON Directed by Clare Flockton Performance dates: December 27, 28, 29 and 30th, 2014 Audition…