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It all started at the local tavern...
Every legendary quest starts in a similar way, whether it's an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign or our festival, "The NXT LVL". We've come a long way from thatched rooves and ominous incantations murmured from the cellar, though. We're talking about the premier venues of the city of Ottawa, run by the most passionate people you'd hope to encounter in this often-perilous music industry.
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To learn more about each venue - and which artists you will find there - click on their logo!
Are you trying to work up a sweat while listening to music as loud as humanly possible? That's just another Tuesday night for regulars at The Brass Monkey. In 2024, owner Skotti Ruffo took home the prestigious Capital Music Award for "Live Venue of the Year", and for good reason. His heart beats for music both on and offstage.
Photo by Laura Collins, 2018
FEATURED PERFORMERS AT THE BRASS MONKEY
CRIMSON ASH // DESERT STRANGER // LOVE + MAYHEM // MARBLE GHOSTS // THE SINK // THOSE WHO // UNCLE DEPRESSANT // VICTOR COMPLEX
What do The Tragically Hip, Jeff Healey, Amanda Marshall, and k.d. lang all have in common? They've graced the storied stage of The Rainbow, one of the longest-standing venues that our city can boast. Without the efforts of owner Stacie, bands big and small from all over North America would be lost.
Photo by Curtis Perry, 2024
FEATURED PERFORMERS AT THE RAINBOW
AL SAM TRIO // THE JANZEN BOYS // GRFN // MARBLE GHOSTS // TAMING SARI // THE ROUGH GO // RUNAWAY KIT // YEARS TO BURN // WYNTR
The iconic father and son duo of Lawerence and Jon Evenchick have cultivated a truly special place where raucous live music, film screenings, stage productions and stand up comedy reign free. No matter what creativity means to you, you can be assured that you mean a lot to the two owners of LIVE on Elgin, and they've prepared the stage just for you.
FEATURED PERFORMERS AT LIVE ON ELGIN
MATTHEW HOLTBY // LOCH NISSE
MONSTER // PARTYGIRL