Concerts: 11 gigs to celebrate the end of summer this week
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As we try to eke out the last ounces of fun from the last desperate days of summer, despite the late Labour Day throwing everything off, there are musical gems to be experienced at Ottawa venues.
First, talented, multi-instrumentalist Spencer Krug is on tour as Moonface, in town Thursday ahead of the release of his latest EP, City Wrecker, which he insists is not only the “aesthetic opposite” to Miley Cyrus’ infamous Wrecking Ball, but was also written before the infamous song was released, 9 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $12.50. spectrasonic.com
On Friday, charming performer Steve Poltz, who co-wrote Jewel’s break-out hit “You Were Meant for Me” is on stage 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Then, Toronto electro/doom rock duo Alphabot bring their whimsical, musical storytelling to The Daily Grind, 9 p.m., 601 Somerset St. W. These two are perfect for a charming, date night — think quirkier-Flaming Lips via Pomplamousse.
Later, L.A.-based electronic dance DJ DallasK is at Barrymore’s, for those who just want to dance, dance dance, 10 p.m. Tickets: $12. www.dnalive.ca
On Saturday, fusion explorers Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, a university art project turned something good, create pop tunes with classical Chinese opera, aboriginal tones, metal vibe and whatever moves them, are at Zaphod’s, 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. spectrasonic.com
At Mercury Lounge, Motown-groovesters The Hornettes are throwing a vintage pajama party — anyone showing up in nighttime attire gets a free CD, 9 p.m., 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $10. eventbrite.ca
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On Aug. 29, Mustapio’s Magical Murder Music sing about First Nations issue, activism, inequality and more with noise, other times catchy hooks, 10 p.m., House of Targ. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
Monday does seem the best home for prog metal, and Swedish band Evergrey is obliging with a gig at Mavericks with Voyager, Borealis, Oceans of Slumber, 7 p.m., 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $23. blackwidowpromotions.com
Also on Monday, Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, who has released over 60 recordings and tours as a way to keep a fresh quality to his music, performs improvised folk music informed by jazz and noise, using drums, gongs, cymbals, bowls, sticks, bows and more, 7 p.m., Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St. W. www.improvisedmoo.com
On Sept. 2, R&B superstar AKON plays songs from his yet-to-be-released, five-part album STADIUM — his last album was released in 2008, featuring five different genres of music, alongside Canadian R&B platinum recording artist Karl Wolf & BAE, with Peter Jackson, 8 p.m., Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $65. spectrasonic.com
Never to be forgotten, rock superstars AC/DC are at TD place on Sept. 3, 7 p.m. Tickets: $99.50-$129.50. www.tdplace.ca
Tickets to buy:One Direction — who are “taking an extended break” — are at the Canadian Tire Centre next week; super-popular children’s entertainers The Wiggles are at Centrepointe Theatres Sept. 16 and 17; the man who created The Lady in Red, Chris De Burgh, is at TD Place on Sept. 25.
Are you a promoter, musician or venue? Send in your event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos and audio files are welcome.
AC/DC's Angus Young, left, and Brian Johnson perform during their Rock Or Bust World Tour at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. They are at TD Place this week. Photo by Winslow Townson /AP
AKON plays Bronson Centre on September 22. Photo by handout
Steve Poltz is at The Black Sheep Inn.
Moonface aka Spencer Krug is at Pressed on Aug. 27.
Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani. Photo by handout /IMOO
Swedish prog metal band Evergrey play Maverick Bar on August 31. Photo by handout
Luck Ron plays Westfest. Photo by Pat McGrath /Ottawa Citizen
Modern Dinosaurs headline a night of shoegaze at Avant-Garde Bar. Photo by handout
Yamantaka / Sonic Titan play Zaphod's this Saturday.
The Hornettes are throwing a vintage pyjama party at Mercury Lounge.
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FULL LISTINGS
Thursday, Aug. 27
Full of Hell, Sombre, Stuck, grindcore/punk, all-ages show, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $10 in advance, $13 at the door. www.houseoftarg.com
Irene’s All Stars Blues Band with Al Wood, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Moonface, Issac Vallentin, experimental pop-rock, 9 p.m., Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $12.50. spectrasonic.com
Reggae Night with Roots Movement, 10 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $7. therainbow.ca
DJ Tam Sierra, outdoor dance party, 11 p.m., 73 North Restaurant, 73 Sparks St. Tickets: $5 before midnight.
Friday, Aug. 28
DallasK, with MAC, electronic/DJ, 10 p.m., Barrymore’s, 323 Bank St. Tickets: $12. www.dnalive.ca
Jonesey, The GreyTones, Beatles covers, 9 p.m., Greenfield’s, 900 Greenbank Rd.
Lucky Ron and the Rhode Island Reds, country, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $10. irenespub.ca
The Mere Humans, Hot Snake Handlers, Cold Chords, 9:30 p.m., The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. Tickets: $10. therainbow.ca
The Scally Cap Brats, Machine Gun Dolly, Pistols at Dawn, celtic punk/rock, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
Steve Poltz, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. theblacksheepinn.com
Saturday, Aug. 29
Alphabot, electronic/doom rock/folk, 9 p.m., The Daily Grind, 601 Somerset St. W.
Big Brother, Hot Dog Kids, Goat, ska/punk, 9 p.m., Cafe Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $5.
The Hornettes, DJ Trevor Walker, soul/funk, 9 p.m., Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Sq. Tickets: $10. eventbrite.ca
Lucas Haneman, blues/funk guitar, 8:30 p.m., The Black Sheep Inn, 753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield. Tickets: $10 in advance. theblacksheepinn.com
The Maria Hawkins Band, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. irenespub.ca
Modern Dinosaurs, Appalaches, Atsuko Chiba, Soul Kisser, shoegaze/post-rock, 8 p.m., Avant-Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can.
Mustapio’s Magical Murder Music, The Tenenbaums, Cervidea, punk/metal, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
Open Mic (3 p.m., free), Philip Sayce (9 p.m.), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
Wa If Mi Wah Fu Party: DJ Cruss, Platinum with DJ Skinny, Nemesis with DJ Big Worm, Exorcist with Antigua, 10 p.m., Moonlight Club, 2583 Carling Ave. Tickets: Women free before midnight.
Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, experimental pop fusion, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: $12. spectraconic.com
Sunday, Aug. 30
Halo Halo x DJ Party with Jason Skilz, Scott Morter & Shannon, Hobo and Sweet Cheeks, Daisy, Memetic, 1 to 6 p.m., Possible Worlds, 708G Somerset St. W.
Remi Royale, 9 p.m., Manx Pub, 370 Elgin St. Tickets: Free. manxpub.com
The Sun Crescent BBQ Stompers, 9:30 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Sunday Afternoon open blues jam with River City Junction (3 p.m., $3), A Staggering Pace (9 p.m, $5), The Rainbow, 76 Murray St. therainbow.ca
That’s Amore, 6:30 p.m., Hardy Park, Brockville. Tickets: Free.
Tracer Flare, Funk-A-Tron, indie rock, 8 p.m., Le Petit Chicafo, 50 Prom. du Portage, Gatineau. Tickets: $5.
Monday, Aug. 31
DJ Chris International, 9 p.m., Manx Pub, 370 Elgin St. Tickets: Free. manxpub.com
Evergrey, Voyager, Borealis, Oceans of Slumber, prog metal, 7 p.m,. Mavericks, 221 Rideau St. Tickets: $23. blackwidowpromotions.com
Showcase Monday: Toksa, Archy & Mehitabel, Tribe Royal, 8 p.m., Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York St. Tickets: No cover. zaphods.ca
Tatsuya Nakatani, Mark Molnar, 7 p.m., Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St. W. www.improvisedmoo.com
The Telegrams, country/swing, 8 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: $No cover. irenespub.ca
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Wednesday, Sept. 2
AKON, Karl Wolf, BAW, Peter Jackson, R&B, 8 p.m., Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. Tickets: $65. spectrasonic.com
Jazz Nights with Thrust, every night in September, LIVE on Elgin St., 220 Elgin St. Tickets: Free.
Thursday, Sept. 3
AC/DC, classic rock, TD Place, Lansdowne Park. Tickets: $99.50-$129.50. www.tdplace.ca
Irene’s All Stars Blues Band with Scott Allen Amey, 9 p.m., Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St. Tickets: No cover. irenespub.ca
Switched on Synths: RAAS, Nick Doyle, Goldeneyes, synths, 10 p.m., House of Targ, 1077 Bank St. Tickets: $5. houseoftarg.com
Are you a promoter, musician or venue? Send in your event information to kendemann@ottawacitizen.com, by 8 a.m. Monday, two weeks before the event. Photos and audio files are welcome.
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