Betty Ann Bryanton is at Gaia Java on May 15
Betty Ann began singing as a young girl in the church choir in her hometown in PEI. At Bishop’s University, she studied Business and also did a voice minor. She’s…
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Songwriter Howie Hooper at Gaia Java on May 8
Howie has walked his own path to being recognized as a crafter of song. Starting as a performing musician (bassist) in local bands in Ottawa at 13 years of age,…
Terry McLeish brings folk, rock and blues to Gaia Java this Friday
I really enjoyed listening to the songs Terry sent me when we started discussing if he would come and play in the shop. Wrapped in a very professional delivery he…
Cabotto’s hosts Opera Night on April 30
(Above: Vince Pucci and his son Perry outside of Cabotto’s on Hazeldean Road.) Cabotto’s restaurant is hosting their first “Night at the Opera” on Thursday, April 30 featuring Ottawa tenor Alain Paquette. “We’ve…
Carol Tieu with Stéphane Klander play Gaia Java on April 24
A love of music has recently brought Carol Tieu, once a blues singer, and Stéphane Klander, a jazz guitarist, back together again after a few years hiatus. Still in the…
The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus: Together they make music
(Press release from the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus) What happens when women from all walks of life get together? They sing. Nurses, teachers, sales personnel, lay ministers and others blend…
Stittsville’s Crushers cheer on the Sens with O-Town Funk
Cathy Hallessey sent along this video of the U-Rock Music School’s tween/teen rock band performing O-Town Funk at practice last night.
Mary Frances sings showtunes at Gaia Java on Friday
Have you ever realized how many well-known tunes originated in Shows and Musicals? Even many of the current standards played by jazz groups found their first lease of life in…
U-Rock Music gives back with new MUSIC ROX fund
(via U Rock Music School) Looking for young rock stars in our community! Our music school is offering free lessons this summer to two deserving children aged 7-18 years who…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus gives back to the community
(Press release from the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus.) An important philosophy of the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC) is to bring joy to community members that might not be…
Jumpin’ Jimmy Leroux at Gaia Java on April 10
Jimmy is back! This guy came in last fall and proved himself to be an experienced and capable guitarist/singer who covers a broad range of familiar and some less familiar…
Stittsville vocal producer holds auditions for Tulip Festival
Stittsville-based vocal producer Shann Bailey (Sound of the Muse Records) is hosting auditions for young emerging vocalists, for a chance to perform at an open stage/showcase at the Canadian Tulip…
Stittsville rapper pays tribute to Main Street Pub with new EP
Above: Proper’T. Photo ©Brett Colpitts EDITOR’S NOTE: By day, Stittsville’s Tanner Foster works as a gold buyer at Westgate Shopping Centre. In his spare time, he’s pursuing a passion for music…
All Saints High School double bill at Gaia Java on March 27
Some of the schools around Ottawa are doing an amazing job of teaching and motivating kids in their music activities. Although a few years ago it wasn’t very ‘cool’ to…
Versatile guitarist Neil Bateman at Gaia Java this Friday
Stepping in at short notice to fill-in for our planned entertainment this Friday, many of you will recognise Neil Bateman who is one of the people who really helped jump-start…