Songs from the Shed: Mxzy, Paarleh

Description

A collaboration between the Sparks Street BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks St all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.

Program Details

Date: Thursday July 18th 2024
Venue: The Shed on Sparks Street, Ottawa (between Bank St & O’Connor St near 190 Sparks St)
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Price: FREE (no ticket required)

Programming

12pm - Mxzy

Mxzy is a dynamic rapper with a unique sound blending raw lyricism and infectious beats. Hailing from Ottawa, Mxzy captivates audiences with thought-provoking lyrics and different flows making waves in the hip-hop scene.

12:55pm - Paarleh

"Paarleh" is an anagram for the emcee's first name, and is meant to be a play on "parler", the french word for speak. Hailing from Ottawa, ON, Paarleh's sound is inspired by Madlib, MF DOOM, and Roc Marciano, amongst others. His latest release is "The Craft", a self-produced album.