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live music

City Sounds Live – Ottawa Chamberfest Edition

June 4, 2026 by CaitlinMcKinlay

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. 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 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 Trio
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.

Tagged With: chamber music, chamberfest, free, free event, live music, Ottawa, violin

City Sounds Live – Ottawa Jazz Festival Edition

June 4, 2026 by CaitlinMcKinlay

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. 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 Glebe BIA is also 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.

Join us for a special collaboration with Ottawa Jazz Festival!


 

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.

Tagged With: free, free event, jazz, jazz music, live music, ottawa jazz festival, saxaphone

Climate Concert Series: Wanting to Start Again

October 7, 2025 by CaitlinMcKinlay

Join us for a powerful musical experience to reflect on the personal impacts of climate change and inspiration to start again!

CAFES is excited to present the Climate Concert Series: Wanting to Start Again with a performance at the Glebe-St. James United Church on October 17 from 7-9 pm.

Wanting to Start Again is a violin-piano concert produced by DoSi, a classical duo consisting of violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan and pianist Tong Wang. Inspired by immigrant stories, the climate crisis, and discovering identity, this interactive contemporary music concert features works by Fu-Tong Wong, Nick Bentz, Fazil Say, Joe Hisaishi/ Wesley Chu & Kevin Lau. Let the music transport you to a place of hope and renewal as we come together in community.

Don’t miss this unique and powerful experience, get your tickets today ➡ https://bit.ly/ClimateConcertSeries

Tagged With: live music, live shows

Ottawa Blues for Youth After-Party!

July 18, 2025 by CaitlinMcKinlay

🎸 Ottawa Blues for Youth After-Party 🎉
Sunday, Sept 21 • Doors at 2 PM
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Join us for an epic afternoon of live music, prizes, and fun at the Ottawa Blues for Youth After-Party! 🎶 Featuring the dynamic Joe Ray McDonald Band and teen sensation CASTBACK, this all-ages event brings the blues to life like never before. All in support of youth suicide prevention.

🎁 Prizes & giveaways throughout the day!
🎤 Great tunes, cool vibes, and a community celebration you won’t want to miss it!

Let’s keep the blues alive — see you there! 💙

Tagged With: casual food, Community Events, family, friends, fun, live music, local, local events

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