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SUMMARY:Holiday Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Vanier comes alive for the holidays with a special one-night edition of Holiday Akoustik on December 17. Inspired by the spirit of our summer Akoustik series\, this winter performance brings warm vibes\, local talent\, and community connection to St. Charles Market.Bundle up\, bring a friend\, and enjoy an evening of music that captures the heart of Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/holiday-akoustik/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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SUMMARY:Community Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:A completely free\, public folk festival for the Ottawa community\, presented by FOLK CANADA. \n\n\nOCTOBER 19th\, 20251 PM – 8 PMST CHARLES MARKET – 135 Barrette St\, Vanier\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM\nJESSICA PEARSON & THE EAST WIND\nPerformance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 PM\nLOVE ME TENDER: LOVE SONGS I WROTE OR WISH I WROTE\nWorkshop featuring CARA LUFT\, DECLAN O’DONOVAN\, AMBRE MCLEAN\, EMPRESS NYIRINGANGO & EMMA LAMONTAGNE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM\nHANNAH & NATHAN – FAMILY SET\nFamily Friendly Tunes! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 PM\nTHIS KITCHEN’S ON FIRE: A KITCHEN PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA\nWorkshop featuring ELLORIE MCKNIGHT\, LEVOLUME\, TEILHARD FROST\, IRISH MILLIE AND HANNAH & NATHAN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:45 PM\nARIANA FIG\nPerformance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM\nVANIER PLAYBOYS\nPerformance
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/community-folk-fest/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T200000
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market\, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk\, soul\, indie\, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16\, 23\, 30; August 6\, 13\, 27; and September 3\, 10\, 17\, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair\, grab a bite\, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-10/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T200000
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market\, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk\, soul\, indie\, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16\, 23\, 30; August 6\, 13\, 27; and September 3\, 10\, 17\, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair\, grab a bite\, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-9/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T200000
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market\, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk\, soul\, indie\, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16\, 23\, 30; August 6\, 13\, 27; and September 3\, 10\, 17\, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair\, grab a bite\, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-8/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market\, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk\, soul\, indie\, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16\, 23\, 30; August 6\, 13\, 27; and September 3\, 10\, 17\, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair\, grab a bite\, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-2025-jul30/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T180000
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market\, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk\, soul\, indie\, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16\, 23\, 30; August 6\, 13\, 27; and September 3\, 10\, 17\, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair\, grab a bite\, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-2025-jul23/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T050121
CREATED:20250707T191048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T191710Z
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik is a free summer music series presented by the Vanier BIA. Set against the backdrop of St. Charles Market\, this outdoor concert series brings together some of Ottawa’s most exciting folk\, soul\, indie\, and acoustic artists for a season of unforgettable performances. Shows take place on July 16\, 23\, 30; August 6\, 13\, 27; and September 3\, 10\, 17\, with a rain date held for September 24. Each evening features a new artist and exclusive promos from local restaurants and takeout spots. Bring a chair\, grab a bite\, and tune into the rhythm of summer—right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-2025-jul16/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T130000
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CREATED:20250520T203912Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Sun Beechwood
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sun is a weekend celebration of community\, culture\, and local love — brought to life by the Vanier BIA. This vibrant street-side event invites residents and visitors to explore two of Vanier’s main commercial corridors: Beechwood Avenue and McArthur Avenue. \nOver the course of two days\, each street comes alive with free family-friendly activities\, music\, local vendor specials\, and more — all designed to spotlight the incredible businesses that make these neighbourhoods unique. \nMore than just a summer gathering\, Summer Sun is a feel-good reminder to support local\, explore your neighbourhood\, and shine a little local love right here in Vanier.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/summer-sun-beechwood/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T200000
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SUMMARY:Akoustik - Holiday Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a magical night of holiday music with favourite artists from this summer’s Akoustik series at St. Charles Market. Warm up with hot chocolate\, hot toddies\, and maybe a surprise guest or two! Bring non-perishable items or cash donations to support the Partage Vanier Food Bank. \nHoliday Akoustik is made possible with thanks to the My Main Street Community Activator initiative! We’re grateful to the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Canadian Urban Institute for their support in bringing festive cheer and community spirit to St. Charles Market.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-holiday-edition/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T200000
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SUMMARY:AKOUSTIK
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik at St. Charles is back again this week with Joly and De Flore! Join us at St. Charles market from 6pm – 8pm \nAkoustik at St. Charles is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo tickets required. \n\nJOLY\nIt’s with their first EP\, Au plus bas\, with its heavy sound and unique vocal timbre\, that the JOLY project stood out. With their most recent album DEUIL\, released on March 17\, Marc-Antoine Joly and his bandmates\, Simon Joly and Patrick Harrison\, present the show Évade-toi\, which will surely please all music lovers. From folk to rock all the way to grunge\, JOLY is listened to with the heart\, shared with emotions\, and it’s felt from the gut! \nDE FLORE\nDe Flore is a rendezvous of vaporous bedroom pop\, nu-disco with the French-touch and sensual neo-psychedelic. With a supernatural complicity that dates back to before they were even born\, the duo composed of Sarah-Anne LaCombe and Mathieu Gauthier\, let themselves be seduced by the time that escapes and the velvet that surrounds them. With a lace of new songs bearing an indie\, sexy and groovy signature\, the two self-taught natives of Hawkesbury and L’Orignal project a nostalgic vibe in pastel colors. On stage\, the evasive voice delivers surreal images on hypnotic guitar riffs\, psychedelic synthesizers\, and lungy beats. Their muffled and sparkling energy gives off a heat that sometimes requires fans. \n 
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-7/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T200000
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SUMMARY:AKOUSTIK
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik at St. Charles is back again this week with School House and Mimi O’Bonsawin! Join us at St. Charles market from 6pm – 8pm. \nAkoustik at St. Charles is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo tickets required. \n\nSCHOOL HOUSE\nSchool House is a folk band from Ottawa. After moving in together\, the three friends discovered that their new home was in fact a 100+ year old school house — inspiring the name. \nThey were recently awarded Group of the Year at Ottawa Music Awards and Album of the Year by Ottawa Faces Magazine. \nTheir live shows combine upbeat\, catchy singalongs with nostalgic & emotive folk tunes to bring a wise\, yet youthful perspective to the Canadian folk music scene. Releasing their debut album in 2023 and an Acoustic EP in 2024; the band has amassed over 200k online streams. \nMIMI O’BONSAWIN\nMimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs\, Mimi embraces the beauty of the land\, all the while yielding to her Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki roots. The ethereal quality of her music whisks you away with uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments. The layers of percussion and surprising harmonies make you feel the music rather than just hear it. \n 
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-6/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T050121
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SUMMARY:AKOUSTIK
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik at St. Charles is back again this week with Nambi and Ras Lee! Join us at St. Charles market from 6pm – 8pm \nAkoustik at St. Charles is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo tickets required. \n\nNAMBI\nTenacious\, and achingly pure\, singer-songwriter NAMBI (formerly known as Rita Carter) is a powerhouse of acoustic soul. Whether performing solo or with her undeniably talented band\, The Rhythm (formed in 2018)\, NAMBI’s reputation as a sincere performer has led her to notable stages and festivals\, such as The National Arts Centre (2018\, 2020\, 2023)\, Ottawa Bluesfest (2018\, 2020\, 2022)\, House of Paint (2014\, 2017)\, MEGAPHONO (2018\, 2019)\, Westfest (2018)\, and CRANIUM Festival (2023). Influenced by legendary singer/songwriters like Tracy Chapman\, Lauryn Hill\, and India Arie\, at the heart of Nambi’s music lies an inextinguishable belief in using art as an expressive tool for love\, compassion\, and peace. \nRAS LEE\nRas Lee\, born Lee Morris in 1952\, in Montego Bay\, Jamaica\, comes from a family of rich musical credentials. Growing up in Montego Bay\, his mother Mertella Morris was a choir leader in the Church of God of Prophecy where a young Ras Lee started singing in Sunday School. He would later sing for the church in various locations around the island. His father\, Thomas Morris\, known as Anancy\, was a well-known lead singer of a Calypso band and worked at the various resort hotels in Montego Bay. Again\, a young Ras Lee started working with his dad\, appearing in some of the shows. Ras Lee moved to Canada in 1979 and never left his love for reggae music. He continued his musical career and performed with many top reggae acts including Heaven’s Radio\, Roots Revival (led by Ernie Smith)\, Toronto’s Reggae AllStar\, and Ottawa’s Magic Circle. In Ottawa\, Ras Lee founded the band Roots Movement\, which continues today\, led by bassist Owen Brown. In 2012\, he was crowned Ottawa Reggae Ambassador in recognition of his work over the years in the Ottawa community as a reggae artist. In 2018\, Ras Lee released the song “Don’t Give Up\,” a track produced by CanJam music. Ras Lee continues to perform in various venues and music festivals throughout Ontario and Quebec\, Canada\, as a lead vocalist and with his band\, The Vibes Band. Ras Lee is actively working on his next album. “May the force of goodness be with you all” ~ Ras Lee
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-5/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T050121
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SUMMARY:AKOUSTIK
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik at St. Charles is back again this week with Shawn Tavenier and Jessica Pearson & The East Wind! Join us at St. Charles market from 6pm – 8pm. \nAkoustik at St. Charles is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo tickets required \n\nJESSICA PEARSON & THE EAST WIND\nLike the yellow morning sun inviting fields of sunflowers to turn toward her\, Jessica Pearson naturally draws her listeners in. Whether you are at a Jessica Pearson & the East Wind live show or enjoying her musical offerings through your Bluetooth speaker\, you are sure to feel the sunny warmth she so effortlessly conveys. \nThere is a grounded current of energy that runs through Pearson’s music and connects with her audience. It feels like bare feet planted on an old hardwood floor. It smells like fields of heather on a foggy day. \nHer love for storytelling\, drawing on folk\, outlaw country\, and Celtic traditions\, is evident in her songwriting. The stories she tells are like lovingly-sewn patchwork quilts\, stitched together by soul-stirring melodies and gorgeous modern folk-country arrangements. They are the quilts you spread out under the stars\, and the ones you wrap yourself in all winter long. These stories\, with their frayed edges\, become more beautiful the longer you sit with them. \nIn 2021\, Pearson received the Folk Music Ontario ‘Songs from the Heart’ award for her song Ready My Heart. She was also selected for Global Music Match\, a program created to connect artists internationally on social media platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pearson’s forthcoming album has been nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2022 Faces Ottawa Awards. \nHer long-awaited debut album On The Line was released on January 21\, 2022\, through Willow Sound Records. \nSHAWN TAVERNIER\nShawn is a Canadian songwriter\, singer and entertainer living in the capital of Canada\, Ottawa\, Ontario.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-4/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanier BIA / ZAC Vanier":MAILTO:info@vanierbia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T200000
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SUMMARY:AKOUSTIK
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik at St. Charles is back again this week with @beau.nectar and @kristine.stpierre ! Join us at St. Charles market from 6pm – 8pm tomorrow July 7th for these amazing performances. \nAkoustik at St. Charles is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo tickets required. \n\nKRISTINE ST-PIERRE\nIntrospective folk with a foot-stomping bluesy flair. \n“The crowd was immediately captivated by her great sound\, which seamlessly weaved between French and English. Kristine’s performance was not just a concert\, it was a great storyline that unfolded with each note.” — Hidden Beats for City Folk\, 2023 \n“Auteure-compositrice-interprète folk à la voix de velours. Une artiste engagée sur la cause féministe\, voyageuse et pleine d’authenticité.” — Guillaume Lorin\, CHOQ fm\, décembre 2017. \nKristine St-Pierre is an award-nominated bilingual folk singer-songwriter with soul-searching ballads and a rollicking bluesy flair. Described as a “chansonnière” with a traveling heart\, Kristine has played to audiences across Canada and around the world. Her voice combined with her beautifully crafted songs are increasingly gaining her attention across Canada. The Ottawa-based artist has released a bilingual EP in 2010\, followed by the bilingual album CALL ME CRAZY in 2012. In 2017\, she released the francophone EP LA PROMESSE for which she received a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination in the French Songwriter of the Year category. She has also been nominated five years in a row for Francophone Artist of the Year by the Country Music Association of Ontario (2019-2023). \nKristine is releasing a third solo album in 2024 and embarking on a new project with talented musician Nick James Beaton under the name Wayfairing Souls. \nBEAU NECTAR\nBeau Nectar is a bilingual collaboration between two singer-songwriters separated by kilometers of forests\, mountains\, and prairies. Marie-Clo (Franco-Ontarian/Algonquin)\, and éemi (Fransaskoise) deliver intimate and vibrant synth/pop with ecofeminist concepts that spark their fans’ empathy towards nature. The duo signed with Indica Records and released their first album Two Lips on June 2nd\, 2023\, and re-released it as a deluxe album on May 10th\, 2024. \nIn the last two years\, the duo has participated in a market adaptation residency with Christian Bordarier (France)\, presented several major showcases at Festival Crossroads in Roubaix (France)\, Breakout West (Calgary)\, etc. They participated in the Musicians in Residence program at Banff Center for the Arts\, opened for Pierre Kwenders\, Daniel Bélanger\, and Fanny Bloom\, completed two Canadian tours\, won 4 Trille Or awards in 2023\, appeared on CBC’s Searchlight 100\, were nominated for 4 Capital Music Awards\, 2 Western Canadian Music Awards\, etc.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-3/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AKOUSTIK
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for another Akoustik night! Wednesday\, July 31st at 6 pm\, join us for performances from The Lionyls\, Illiyah Rose and Chloé Boulianne. \nAkoustik at St. Charles is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo tickets required. \n\n  \nTHE LIONYLS\nThe Lionyls are a five-piece Rock & Soul outfit based in Ottawa\, Canada with an unmistakable sound and ability to make their audience move. Inspired by rhythm & blues\, funk\, soul\, and rock & roll traditions\, they have crafted an organic sound that is both timeless and current\, raw and refined. The band combines elements from many different genres to create songs that transcend social and cultural barriers and connect people from all walks of life. \nCHLOÉ BOULIANNE\nChloé is a 13-year-old musician who learned to play guitar when she was 9 and often sings and plays for family and friends. She enjoys playing a variety of cover songs but is a country music fan at heart! \nILLIYAH ROSE\nThe little local legend Illiyah Rose is an Ottawa native who by the age of 14 has already opened up for the likes of Robert Plant\, Beck\, Masta Ace\, and has shared the stage with the Beach Boys! One of the most talented\, soulful\, and well-rounded teens around. Headlining festivals at the age of eight\, she is already a seasoned performer and she is just getting started.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik-2/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Akoustik
DESCRIPTION:Akoustik at St. Charles is back again this week with Grace Marr and Charlie A’Court! Join us at St. Charles market from 6pm – 8pm \nAkoustik is a FREE outdoor live music event right here in Vanier. It’s held at the St. Charles Market at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and St. Charles Street. We’ll see you there! \nNo ticket required. \n\nGRACE MARR\nUp-and-coming Canadian powerhouse\, Grace Marr\, is a multi-genre songwriter and ‘Alternative Inspirational’ artist (a term she’s coined to embody her fusion of Gospel/CCM\, Folk\, and R&B). The Ottawa-born singer-songwriter introduced herself to the music scene in July of 2023 with independently released\, nostalgia-infused single ‘Twenty-Two Again’\, followed by boundary-breaking\, spiritual single ‘Gin’\, and most recent summer bop ‘Body Issues’. This past April\, Grace released her 5-track EP ‘Supernatural’ which was showcased on Breakfast Television where she performed ‘Belong’ and was interviewed by Tracy Moore and Meredith Shaw on national live television. Spending the last few years honing her craft in the songwriting space\, Grace has most notably written with Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins (Whitney Houston\, Justin Bieber\, Destiny’s Child) as part of the YYZ-LAX Songwriting Camp\, and co-wrote ‘Where Would I Be’ on Maverick City Music’s TRIBL Anthologies album (released shortly after the music group’s Grammy win for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album). Performing on stages such as TIFF\, RBC Bluesfest\, and MEGAPHONO\, Grace has developed a raw\, soulful sound as she belts over lyrics that bridge faith with everyday life. She is consistently working on new music and is currently finishing the final touches on her debut album\, Saving Grace\, set for release on July 12th\, 2024. \nCHARLIE A’COURT\nPlanted at the crossroads of roots and soul\, Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice\, fierce guitar work\, and contemporary songwriting that is loved by fans across Canada and beyond. His latest album\, “A’Court\, Spiegel\, & Vinnick”\, just won Blues Recording of The Year at the 2024 East Coast Music Awards. This fully acoustic album sees A’Court in a wonderful\, synergistic collaboration with Australian blues legend\, Lloyd Spiegel\, and Canadian roots/blues icon\, Suzie Vinnick. \nCharlie has always been recognized for exploring his musical horizons. As a six-time ECMA winner and eight-time Nova Scotia Music Award winner\, Charlie has earned awards for Blues\, Pop\, and R&B/Soul Recordings of the Year\, and on multiple occasions been recognized as Entertainer of the Year. A’Court has also received multiple Maple Blues Award nominations including Male Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year. \nThis fall (2024)\, Charlie will be releasing his new album. “San Palarino” is an Americana-driven deep dive into growing older\, emotional well-being\, and the collective weight bearing down on humanity. Much of the album features co-writes with some of Canada’s top singer/songwriters including Matt Andersen\, Terra Spencer\, and Colin MacDonald (The Trews). The music is drawing directly from his influences like Martin Sexton\, Melissa Etheridge\, Hot House Flowers\, and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit.
URL:https://vanierbia.com/event/akoustik/
LOCATION:St. Charles Market\, 135 Barrette St.\, Vanier\, Ontario\, K1L 7Z9\, Canada
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