BMDA Cinq à sept: Lynne Hanson, Kyle Ivan

Description

OMIC is partnering with the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) to program free live music for the launch of their summer concert series in Ottawa’s ByWard Market District. Taking place every Thursday from 5 PM - 7 PM in the George St Plaza from June 6th through to Oct 10th, these performances will showcase incredible talent in the city. These shows provide paid opportunities to emerging and established artists from and touring through the National Capital Region. The 19-week-long series will be coordinated by OMIC and hosted by Ottawa recording artist Tara Shannon, as well as other special guests.

Program Details

Date: Thursday July 11th 2024 
Venue: 55 Byward Market Square 
Time: 5pm-7pm 
Price: FREE (no ticket required)

Presented with support from the Byward Market District Authority (BMDA) 

Programming

Lynne Hanson 

Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart. 

Kyle Ivan

After four years of pursuing a professional poker career and launching a successful alt-rock project in Toronto, Singer/Songwriter Kyle Ivan has returned to Canada's capital with a renewed energy. Best known for opening for Backstreet Boys in 2019, Kyle brings back his signature alt-rock sound, melodic pop vocals, and energetic live show that leaves audiences engaged and wanting more.