Songs from the Shed

ABOUT | À propos

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:

Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday, 2024 dates to come

Venue: The Shed on Sparks Street, Ottawa (between Bank St & O’Connor St)

Time: 12pm-1:30pm

Price: FREE (no ticket required)

How to get to Sparks St

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La Coalition de l’industrie de la musique d’Ottawa (CIMO) et la ZAC de la rue Sparks collaborent pour faire rayonner la musique locale dans la cabane musicale (The Shed) cet été. La série de dîners musicaux Songs from the Shed aura lieu chaque mardi et jeudi de 12h à 13h30. La communauté d’Ottawa est invitée à dîner sur la rue Sparks avec les artistes solos et les duos. L’auteure-compositrice-interprète et administratrice artistique ottavienne, Jessy Lindsay, fera la coordination du programme.

Détails du programme :

Dates : Chaque mardi et jeudi, dates pour l’an 2024 à venir

Lieu : The Shed sur la rue Sparks, Ottawa (entre les rues Bank et O’Connor)

Heure : 12h-13h30

Prix : GRATUIT (aucun billet nécessaire)

Comment s'y rendre

2024 Artist submissions are now open! Soumissions d'artistes pour la programmation 2024 maintenant ouvertes !

2023 SHOWS | SPECTACLES 2023

October | Octobre

Tuesday OCTOBER 3rd | Mardi 3 octobre

Nevaeh Dyson

Nevaeh Dyson is a storytelling singer-songwriter based in BC. With musical inspiration from artists such as Jewel, The Barenaked Ladies, and The Lumineers, all of her shows involve interacting with and including the audience. She is so excited to be playing The Shed during her Canadian tour this Fall!

Backseat dragon

Backseat Dragon is Ottawa's (self proclaimed) yuckiest three piece band. Evolving from an acoustic-solo project, they have been dabbling in the Indie-Emo sound, and just released their first studio recorded album "Kick Rocks" August 18th, 2023. You can catch the band playing shows across Ontario, Quebec, or any town that has a good diner breakfast.

Thursday OCTOBER 5th | jeudi 5 octobre

Salem mars

With all the atmospheric nostalgia of retro-wave and the melancholic melodies of electro-pop, alternative artist Salem Mars creates a soundscape that lingers in the past and gazes far into the future. Inspired by her surroundings and her unique perspective on the world, Salem Mars has been writing songs for as long as she can remember, drawing on her experiences and crafting them into something memorable and tangible.

hans!

To capture a feeling with music. To create an energetic, hot purple, flowing surprise. Ottawa multi-instrumentalist and creator hans!’ music is about tapping into a conversation about free emotional expression through art and innovation. It is about blazing forward through the flames of imagination, exploring and bringing inner visions to life.

Tuesday OCTOBER 10th | Mardi 10 octobre

Jess Wedden

Jess Wedden is a fiddler, stepdancer, singer and songwriter who has earned two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and was a semifinalist in the 2018 Canadian Songwriting Competition. She has spent the last year touring with multiple bands, including "one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers”, David Francey.

Jessica pearson & the east wind

Like the yellow morning sun inviting fields of sunflowers to turn toward her, Jessica Pearson naturally draws her listeners in. Her love for storytelling, drawing on folk, outlaw country, and Celtic traditions, is evident in her songwriting. Her long-awaited debut album On The Line was released on January 21, 2022 through Willow Sound Records, to a sold out crowd.

Thursday OCTOBER 12th | jeudi 12 octobre

umberlune

With nuanced guitar and stirring vocals, the stories umberlune sings are vivid, lyrical vignettes that go deep and then stick around for a while. At times dark or melancholy, often whimsical, and always honest, these songs are undeniably relatable. You'll catch yourself singing them days later!

Kaspien

Kaspien is the indie/art rock pseudonym of Ottawa-born artist Karim Rostom. Pairing striking lyrics with dreamy melodies, Kaspien’s compositions are brutally earnest. His first EP, DIVER, explores themes of ocean conservation through a dark fable. Kaspien’s music comes to life on stage, from showcasing at Jet Black in November 2022 to throwing a music/fashion show in August 2023. Kaspien’s next single, CINDER, releases October 13th, 2023.

The shed POUtine fest shows | Spectacles du festival de la poutine de la rue sparks

jeudi 12 octobre | thursday october 12th

5:30PM to 7PM | 17h30 à 19h

5:30PM | 17h30 - Joly

6:25PM | 18h25 - Lazzy Lung

Vendredi 13 octobre | friday october 13th

12PM to 1:30PM | 12h à 13h30

12PM | 12h - Edra Silva

12:55PM | 12h55 - Suzanne Nuttall

5:30PM to 7PM | 17h30 à 19h

5:30PM | 17h30 - Grey Brisson

6:25PM | 18h25 - Nancita Kapi

samedi 14 octobre | saturday october 14th

12PM to 1:30PM | 12h à 13h30

12PM | 12h - Charles Cleyn

12:55PM | 12h55 - Mukazi

3:30PM to 5PM | 15h30 à 17h

3:30PM | 15h30 Wassim Abou-tanos

4:25PM | 16h25 - Kenny Hayes

5:30PM to 7PM | 17h30 à 19h

5:30PM | 17h30 - Chady Tam Tam

6:25PM | 18h25 - Hopiho

Dimanche 15 octobre | sunday october 15th

12PM to 1:30PM | 12h à 13h30

12PM | 12h - Jakean (ft. Janessa van Koppen)

SEPTEMBER | SEPTEMBRE

Tuesday September 5th | Mardi 5 septembre

Ink Sticks & Stones

Ink Sticks & Stones est le sobriquet de la compositrice-artiste canadienne Ai Rei Dooh-Tousignant. À travers ses origines mixtes, elle explore différentes méthodes pour retranscrire ses cultures. Son univers musical est néoclassique et chamber pop avec des teintes de musique traditionnelle chinoise.

Orchidae

Orchidae est le projet de pop expérimentale de Yolande Laroche, une artiste canadienne franco-taiwanaise basée à Gatineau, Québec. Des mélodies douces et hypnotiques se mêlent à des arrangements minimaux mais significatifs et à une orchestration parfois psychédélique. La musique reflète son identité hybride et les thèmes de l'aliénation. Yolande est également membre du groupe d'art rock Pony Girl et du duo d'art sonore KAY-fayb.

Thursday September 7th | JEudi 7 septembre

TRILLE D’OR

Reney Ray

Née à Kapuskasing, en Ontario, et élevée dans un petit village appelé Val-Rita, Reney Ray nous arrive, sans balises ni lois, tel le baume brut que l’on n’attendait plus. Multi-instrumentiste et auteure-compositrice-interprète à la plume aussi décomplexée que sensible, l’artiste livre sa pop-folk infusée de country avec une sincérité qui tantôt berce, tantôt cogne durement, mais qui à tout coup désarme. Dans une recherche de vérité et d’équilibre, elle ne fait qu’un avec ses chansons et les puissantes émotions qui s’en dégagent. Quand le besoin de mettre son cœur sur la table devient plus immense que la peur de se lancer, difficile de se tromper.

Shawn Jobin

Shawn Jobin est un artiste majeur de la musique franco-canadienne. Il a passé près de 15 ans dans l’Ouest à développer la culture Hip hop franco. Outre sa carrière de rappeur, la figure de proue de la musique urbaine de l’Ouest franco-canadien est aussi beatmaker, réalisateur, et DJ. Créateur aux multiples talents et influences, Shawn Jobin est un compositeur atypique capable d’évoluer dans de nombreux styles. Porté par son amour du français Shawn est un fier représentant de la francophonie canadienne au Canada et à l’international.

TUESDAY September 12th | MARDI 12 septembre

Ash Ravens

An exciting newcomer to the Canadian music scene, Ash Ravens is making waves blessed with an instantly recognizable sound and has performed in RBC Bluesfest 2023, Citysounds Festival and Encore Ottawa. With uplifting songs, electrifying guitar chops and his energetic stage presence, Ash Ravens is an all round musical treat.

**Siaka Diabaté**

Siaka Diabaté est né dans une famille griot à Orodara, Burkina Faso. Il a appris à jouer le Balafon avec son papa. Ses premières scènes étaient les champs et les cérémonies traditionnelles. Aujourd’hui, ce musicien est beaucoup demandé sur les scènes du Burkina Faso. En 2022, il a déménagé à Ottawa/Canada.

Thursday September 14th | JEudi 14 septembre

**Allysann Mei**

Allysann Mei brings a very special blend of wit, charm and passion to her songwriting and musical performance. With sweet melodies and introspective songs, listeners are drawn into an intimate space to reflect and feel freely. With a delicate yet strong voice, heartfelt yet intent, and carefully crafted lyrics, Allysann shares her own thoughts and reflections from her little snippet of the world.

**Steph La Rochelle**

With breathtaking vocals and heart warming guitar, CCMA-award nominated Steph La Rochelle is making her mark. Steph starred in the National Tour, and appeared in London UK’s productions of Dear Evan Hansen, collaborating with Alex Lacamoire at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe. An old soul with a powerful gift to share, this songstress will always leave you captivated. Her Factor-funded EP, Wildflower, is available now.

Tuesday September 19th | Mardi 19 septembre

**Shawn Tavenier**

Shawn Tavenier is an entertainer who is truly at home on the stage. Based in Ottawa this charismatic singer/songwriter and frontman for roots rock powerhouse Silver Creek is known for his captivating presence, powerful voice, and his ability to hold an audience. As a songwriter Tavenier is not afraid to embrace his love of the written word and poetry and blend it with unique but still classic melodies. On a festival stage or in a café, you’ll soon come to know why Shawn is a mainstay in the Ottawa music scene and a truly promising Canadian artist.

**N’nerjie**

N’nerjie is a Black queer Ottawa-based singer-songwriter, originally from Toronto, ON. Her song “life.” was recently featured on Hot 89.9’s Local Love segment. Using her raw, sultry vocals to project the deepest parts of her soul, she is a true storyteller that hopes to take listeners on their own journey of inner-standing and healing.

Thursday September 21st | JEudi 21 septembre

Robin Kenny

Robin Kenny is an Ottawa born songwriter known for her cuts of psychedelic folk, indie pop, and neo-soul. In spring of 2021 she completed her bachelor's of music at Carleton University studying Jazz vocal performance. Currently, she is working on a debut EP which can be expected in the near future.

Angelo Leo

Angelo Leo is a multi-instrumentalist and producer out of Ottawa looking to push the boundaries of art by combining genres and styles of music to create their image.

Tuesday September 26th | Mardi 26 septembre

**Jessy Lindsay**

L’auteure-compositrice-interprète franco-ontarienne, Jessy Lindsay explore un indie-pop finement teinté de sonorités jazz pour en ressortir une musique libératrice. Avec ses paroles authentiques et ses mélodies accrocheuses, elle nous partage son vécu. Son nouvel EP « J’explose » focus sur la perspective d’une jeune femme dans la société actuelle.

**Jessie Simmons**

Meet Jessie Simmons, an extraordinary Afro-Caribbean sensation hailing from Ottawa, Canada. Renowned for her captivating soulful music style, she's an artist whose star is rapidly ascending. Drawing inspiration from her rich heritage, Jessie's music is a fusion of Afrobeat, R&B, Zouk, and Compas, a harmonious blend that has catapulted her into the limelight of the Canadian music scene.

Thursday September 28th | JEudi 28 septembre

**Raphaela**

Raphaela Nehme is making a name for herself in the Ottawa indie artist community. With three singles under her belt and more in the works, the multicultural singer-songwriter evokes wonder and yearning for places not yet traveled to through her memorable lyrics and pop/acoustic sounds.

**Nayana**

With over two million digital streams, Canadian singer/songwriter and country recording artist NAYANA has been making a name for herself in the music scene. After winning ONEArtist Ontario in 2019, Nayana went on to release her debut single Pretty Good To Be Here. Her 6th studio single written in Nashville, TN is set to release by the end of this month.

JUNE

Tuesday June 6th | Mardi 6 juin

**Sam Stone**

Sam Stone, 2023 Ottawa Awards Jazz/Blues Musician of the year nominee, is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, ON who showcases her soulful, powerhouse vocals and seasoned stage presence during any performance opportunity. Sam released her first single in March 2023 with more to be released later this year.

Tuesday June 13th | Mardi 13 juin

Kaiday

Un peu comme un moka, sucrée avec un petit kick, Kaiday est une autrice-compositrice-interprète aux multiples facettes. Sa personnalité extravertie et chaleureuse crée un contraste harmonieux avec sa musique vulnérable et intime. Un spectacle de Kaiday c’est un voyage dans son univers captivant.

Wednesday June 14th | mercredi 14 juin

Akeem Oh

Akeem Oh is a American-Canadian Indie-Pop artist based in Ottawa ON. His singles "Winter Crush" and "School Girl" were released to critical acclaim, with CBC naming the former one of the "Top 3 New Ontario Songs You Need To Hear“. A music video for "Winter Crush" was released on January 8th 2021 to similar acclaim. While shows were the main focus for Oh in 2022, he will be releasing new music in early Summer 2023.

Thursday June 15th | jeudi 15 juin

Kristine St-Pierre

Kristine St-Pierre is a singer-songwriter with soul-searching ballads and a rollicking bluesy flair. A ‘chansonnière’ with a traveling heart,’ Kristine has released two bilingual albums (English and French), and a francophone album. She received a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination in 2018, and she is a 5-time nominee for Francophone artist of the year by the Country Music Association of Ontario. Kristine will be releasing a fourth album in the fall of 2023.

Tuesday June 20th | Mardi 20 juin

Rachel Beausoleil

Rachel Beausoleil est une artiste de fusions jazz canadienne multilingue, et une productrice en nomination. Originaire de Montréal, Rachel est établie à Ottawa depuis les années 1980. Elle s’est produite avec de nombreux groupes vocaux, de combos de jazz et de musiques latines au Canada et au Brésil.

Thursday June 22nd | jeudi 22 juin

Qattuu

Qattuu is an Ontario-based, Inuk throat-singer, originally from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. She is known for her work as a throat singer with multi-JUNO award nominated musical group, Silla and Rise. In addition, Qattuu featured on multiple releases with Joey Nowyuk and Angela Amarualik. As a soloist, Qattuu has experience performing internationally, representing her Inuit culture on world stages.

Tuesday June 27th | Mardi 27 juin

Jazz Fest takes over The Shed! Le Festival de jazz animera The Shed !

Thursday June 29th | jeudi 29 juin

Jazz Fest takes over The Shed! Le Festival de jazz animera The Shed !

july | juillet

Tuesday July 4th | Mardi 4 juillet

Dan Petti

Dan's music is a blend of emotional ballads, upbeat sing-alongs, and everything in between. He incorporates driving guitar picking, with lots of banjo, mandolin, and fiddle, to create a modern, yet rootsy, take on today's Canadian Country music. He writes with songwriters all over the world, and is currently finishing his next EP.

Erica Brighthill

Bilingual Artist Erica Brighthill from Orleans is a twinkling light in country music, blending fun with powerful substance. Her upcoming release, 'Bodies In The Basement’ has everyone intrigued, it promises to be catchy, powerful and an unapologetic women empowerment anthem.

Thursday July 6th | jeudi 6 juillet

Jason Daniels

Jason Daniels is an Ottawa based singer/songwriter who blends simple guitar strokes with soulful vocals and rich lyricism to paint the most beautiful of musical portraits.

Tuesday July 11th | Mardi 11 juillet

OK Naledi

OK Naledi is an Afro House music project created by Queer, Motswana Canadian musician Naledi Sunstrum. Traditional sub-Saharan clean guitar lines, classic deep bass, movement-inspiring beats and that iconic, driving Afro House tempo – these are the pieces that define OK Naledi.

Thursday July 13th | jeudi 13 juillet

Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly, the founder of Scott Kelly and the Dynamics, has a broad musical taste that encompasses various genres. He finds inspiration in different styles of music. Scott Kelly is a lead singer, songwriter hailing from Ottawa that writes songs in a storytelling way with upbeat melodies and riffs.

Tuesday July 18th | Mardi 18 juillet

Chairman george

Chairman George, the Greek-Canadian sensation, defies boundaries with his world music and captivates crowds worldwide. With 40 tours of China, televised performances for millions, and the honor of being an Olympic Torch Bearer twice, he embodies Canadian multiculturalism. Experience a global musical journey with Chairman George, no passport needed!

Thursday July 20th | jeudi 20 juillet

Alanna Sterling

Alanna Sterling is a gender-fluid, genre-fluid vocal shapeshifter and multi-instrumental sorcerer. As an advocate for mental illness, their ultimate passion is to create musical movements out of moments of struggle, in hopes to work through life’s adversities and inspire others to overcome their own battles.

Tuesday July 25th | Mardi 25 juillet

Danielle Allard

Danielle Allard is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and loop artist. The recent recipient of the Capital Music Award for Solo Artist of the Year, she has toured Europe and much of Canada but also performs 3 times a week for an international audience as a music streamer. Her festival appearances include features at Bluesfest, Jazz Fest and a main stage feature at Ottawa's CityFolk Festival.