The Glebe BIA brings the beloved travelling music festival to the Glebe, presented in partnership with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.
The Glebe BIA is excited to add live music to our charming neighbourhood! Catch our local musicians at the outdoor courtyard at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church and take in live music in the heart of the Glebe while you dine, shop or run your daily errands. The BIA creates and plans events that will enhance the experience of shopping local that is synonymous with The Glebe.
City Sounds Live is a travelling music festival presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) in partnership with BIAs and co-curators in various neighbourhoods around Ottawa. Created in 2021, thanks to funding from the City of Ottawa’s Economic Development Department, City Sounds Live promotes diverse local emerging artists and encourages economic growth. The concerts aim to provide residents and visitors of Ottawa with free, family-friendly, and inclusive outdoor live music experiences that foster community involvement, social cohesion, and increased spending in the surrounding areas.
Where: Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Courtyard, 816 Bank Street (Next to Shoe+Shoe)
Schedule
June 6 //CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER//
Join us for our opening show, featuring local artists from Ottawa!
May Davis
11:00 – 11:45 AM
May Davis is an emerging singer-songwriter with an unforgettable style pulling from blues, americana and old-time western. Her unique sound is intimately infused with smokey vocals that echo vintage crooners like Bobbie Gentry and Janis Joplin. The engaging stories, raw music and comedic presence she brings to the stage are sure to leave a boot-sized imprint on your heart. Davis has recently performed at iconic events including Ottawa Blues Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, Kaslo Jazz Festival, Lethbridge Folk Festival and NXNE. While rambling across Canada, she has opened for notable bands including Old Man Luedecke, Frazey Ford, Elliot Brood, Scott Cook, Shred Kelly and Le Vent du Nord. Buckle up and stay tuned; you won’t want to miss the next chapter for this artist!
Paco Dvoi Altfolk Duo
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Paco Dvoi is an Ottawa-based altfolk singer-songwriter specializing in lyrical songs with existential themes. Together with Julia Ostertag on violin, Paco Dvoi Altfolk Duo stirs emotion and imagination with their poetic blend of voice, strings, and harmony.
June 13 - Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Glebe BIA is proud to partner with the Ottawa Jazz Festival to bring world-class music to the neighbourhood! Since 1980, JazzFest has been a beloved Ottawa summer tradition spanning jazz, blues, soul and beyond. This year, we’re helping them kick things off early. City Sounds Live on June 13th is your pre-festival warm-up before JazzFest takes over Confederation Park June 18–28.
Christian Flores Trio
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Christian Flores is a Chilean/Canadian guitarist and community developer. Inspired by the traditions of Gypsy Jazz and Django Reinhardt, he has studied with renowned musicians including Denis Chang, Fapy Lafertin, and Paulus Schäfer. His trio brings together talented Ottawa musicians to deliver vibrant, elegant performances filled with swing, improvisation, and passion.
Angelo Leo & Friends
12: 00 – 12:50 PM
Angelo Leo is an Ottawa-based musician and entertainment consultant known for a dynamic sound that blends jazz, soul, and contemporary influences. With collaborations spanning artists and producers across the globe, Angelo has contributed to multiple records that have collectively surpassed 10 million streams and counting. Their expressive playing and versatile style have made them a sought-after collaborator for live performances, studio sessions, and international projects.
June 20 - Chamberfest
The Glebe BIA is proud to partner with Ottawa Chamberfest to bring world-class music to the neighbourhood! Since 1994, Chamberfest has grown into the world’s largest chamber music festival, filling some of Ottawa’s most beautiful churches, galleries and heritage spaces with everything from baroque to bold new works. City Sounds Live is your easygoing lead-in before Chamberfest takes over venues across the city July 23–August 2.
Paco Dvoi Altfolk Duo
11:00 – 11:45 PM
Paco Dvoi is an Ottawa-based altfolk singer-songwriter specializing in lyrical songs with existential themes. Together with Julia Ostertag on violin and Bob Muller on standup bass, Paco Dvoi Altfolk Trio stirs emotion and imagination with their poetic blend of voice, strings, and harmony.
Kathryn Patricia Cobbler
12:00 – 12:45 AM
Hailing from Canada’s Capital region, Loop pedal violist and composer, Kathryn Patricia Cobbler has crafted a singular niche in music improvisation and classical performance. She obsesses over creating uniquely arresting soundscapes, whether in solo recitals, composing and performing for art installations, and more. Named a CBC Trailblazer in 2021 and a recipient of one of Ottawa Arts Council’s Emerging Artist awards, she has been featured in Canada’s most notable Concert Series, Chamberfest, Music and Beyond, the National Arts Centre’s Sphere Festival to name a few.
June 27 - Ottawa Grassroots Festival
The Glebe BIA is proud to partner with the Ottawa Grassroots Festival to bring community-rooted live music to the neighbourhood! Now in its 14th year, Grassroots is a beloved, volunteer-run celebration of folk, roots and community spanning concerts, workshops and more. This year, they’re helping us curate a special City Sounds Live show, bringing their grassroots spirit and a lineup of local talent right to the heart of the Glebe.
Amanda Keeley
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Amanda Keeley is a Canadian indie-folk singer-songwriter performing soulful, heartfelt music that blends folk, R&B, and pop influences. Her evocative storytelling and rich vocals create an intimate, emotional experience for listeners. Her 2022 debut single, ‘White Light,’ received critical acclaim, her 2024 follow-up, ‘Better Days,’ and ‘Going Home’ in 2025 further solidified her as a rising talent. Often compared to Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks. Amanda’s music bridges timeless folk traditions with modern sensibilities. Currently working with acclaimed producer Jim Bryson on her debut album she is an artist destined to leave a lasting impression.
Quiet Sky
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Quiet Sky is a new music project featuring Ottawa’s Jeff and Pam Gleeson. It brings Pam’s unique indie folk songwriting style to the stage with Jeff’s natural vocals and creative guitar tones, creating a feeling that lingers in the wide open space where anything is possible. The mood is accessible and the lyrics are relatable. A Quiet Sky is what we’re all searching for – a clear path to the universe without all the noise and interference. Music is the tool – creation is the method – love is the objective – look up, and breathe with us.
About Our Partner
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is a bilingual member-based non-profit whose mission is to play a lead role in the economic, cultural, and social prosperity of Ottawa and the surrounding region by creating a thriving and inclusive music ecosystem. OMIC provides opportunities for local artists, music professionals, and venue owners, fosters collaboration and innovation, and engages the local community.
OMIC is committed to connecting music communities, along with its municipal, provincial, national and international partners, to work toward common goals to create a vibrant and sustainable music industry in Ottawa that benefits all members of the community:
-Continuous development and programming for artists, workforce, entrepreneurs and venues
-Advocating local government, industry and institutional partners for increased openness to embedding live and recorded music into their day-to-day operations
-Committing to diversity and inclusion in OMIC performing, programming and workforce opportunities
-Strengthening musical connections within the city and beyond
-Developing cross-industry partnerships to the benefit of the music sector
