Mercury Now

DJ JoJo Flores - Fri Jul.30.10

DJ rise Ashen and guest DJ KASM - Sun Aug.1.10

Upcoming Shows & Events

Friday Aug 13, 2010

West Coast House DJ Luke Mckeehan - Nordic Trax

Jazztronic with resident Lance Baptiste presents: West Coast House DJ Luke Mckeehan - Nordic Trax Friday August 13th Celebrating Mercury's very own, Erum Sheikh's Birthday !!!! Exploring the boundaries of deep, tech and jackin' House music Owner and head of A&R for Vancouver-based Nordic Trax, Luke McKeehan has steadily established himself as one of the most innovative names in the world of House music. With over 50 releases spanning a decade & seminal tracks from such artists as Home & Garden, Gavin Froome, JT Donaldson, DJ Heather, Iz, Jay Tripwire, Kelvin K and McKeehan himself, Nordic Trax has remained firmly committed to releasing pure quality.

Doors at 10pm, $9 at Mercury

Saturday Aug 12, 2010

Massie Johnson Combo

Ottawa's finest booty-Shakin Jazz Funky With Gilles Massie, Bob Johnson, Mario Lacasse and Ken Kanwisher.

Doors at 8pm, $8 at Mercury

Sunday Aug 1, 2010

DJ Rise Ashen and guest DJ KASM

Mercury Lounge presents DJ Rise Ashen & guest DJ Kasm, Winnipeg-Balanced Records Sunday August 1st. Expect Kasm to take you on a crazy journey through dub, afrobeat, breaks andbeyond, and Rise Ashen to round the night off with a trip through deep global house, both playing lots of original never-played material fresh from the studio... Share the floor with or just watch some of Ottawa's finest street dancers, especially early in the night...

Doors at 10pm, $8 at Mercury Lounge

Friday Jul 30, 2010

DJ JOJO FLORES

Mercury Lounge proudly presents: Jazztronic with resident Lance Baptiste and Special guest DJ JOJO FLORES Friday , July 30th 10pm THERAPY is an underground music that goes beyond providing a remedy: it's a cure. Luscious and profound, Therapy offers refuge, unity and pride. Since 1999, Therapy has been the purveyor of soulful music through garage, deep house and afro-latin rhythms. Gotsoul's Therapy sessions has been voted "Best Event" by Now Magazine in Toronto and "Best Party" by The Montreal Mirror. New York City (Cieloclub), Miami (Karu-y), Toronto, Dubai, San Francisco (Pink), Manila, Melbourne, Singapore, and Cape Town have all played host to this little party that could. Montreal's award-winning soiree travels the world with jojoflores - voted "Best International DJ" by NYC's Undaground Archives Choice Awards, and has introduced the likes of Osunlade, Dennis Ferrer, Tortured Soul and Blaze to Canadian audiences. Longevity, integrity and credibility; you've got to feel it to believe it! $10 in advance at Mercury Lounge and Planet Coffee.... Hurry and get your ticket to avoid disappointments.. See you on the dance floor!!

Doors at 10pm, $10 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury

Monday Jul 26, 2010

Dr Sketchy's - Wild Wild West - Last Monday

Dr, Sketchy's Anti-art School - last Monday every month - Mercury Lounge. Featuring a herd of models expertly wrangled by Headmistress Holly! Live music by Lefty McRighty.

Doors at 6:30pm, $10 at the door

Saturday Jul 24, 2010

Caridad Cruz Live Band

Mercury Lounge presents An Afro-Cuban Night with Caridad Cruz live Followed by resident dj Trevor Walker Saturday June 24th Steeped in Afro-Cuban culture from an early age, Caridad Cruz had a formal musical education in her native country, followed by a 10-year career singing in its tourist hotels and night clubs. She immigrated to Canada in 2003, and the following spring her Canadian debut performance, broadcast nationally by CBC, garnered rave reviews. "Havana native Caridad Cruz packs a powerful punch," pronounced the Ottawa Citizen. "She's an entertainer, a crowd pleaser. With her powerful voice and no-holds-barred personality, she knows how to get people up dancing and singing."

Doors at 7pm, $10 at Mercury Lounge

Friday Jul 23, 2010

DJ B'UGO - Hi-Budget / Montréal

Mercury Lounge presents A Jazztronic evening with resident Lance Baptiste & Special guest DJ B'UGO (Hi-Budget/Montreal) Friday July 23rd B'UGO's intention is to get you in the mood by giving you stunning mixes of deconstructed techno bombs, twisted diva tracks, latin fused tribal-tech and heavy Chicago funk. Always looking forward, B'UGO pushes the limits of house and techno with new sounds and influences from world music, pop, rock, hiphop and soul. B'UGO's wild and exotic techno keeps your feet firmly glued to the dance floor in a daze of glamour, fierceness and an overdose of madness. 10pm $9 at the door www.bugo.dj Part of the proceeds will be going to Art for Peace.

Doors at 10pm, $9 at Mercury Lounge

Friday Jul 23, 2010

Shannon Butcher Live Trio

Quickly becoming a favourite on the Canadian jazz scene for her dynamic voice and fresh spirit.

Doors at 7pm, $10 at Mercury Lounge

Thursday Jul 22, 2010

Tony Almonte Live Acoustic

Mercury Lounge presents Live Acoustic Soul w/ Tony Almonte Followed by Trevor Walker Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm.

Doors at 8pm, $10 at Mercury Lounge

Friday Jul 16, 2010

King Sunshine

Mercury Lounge presents King Sunshine - 9 piece house band With resident Lance Baptiste Friday, July 16th 10pm King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine... nine musicians transformed into one "live" DJ.

Doors at 10pm, $15 in advance

Saturday Jul 10, 2010

Florquestra Brasil

Mercury Lounge presents Florquestra Brasil followed by Trevor Walker Saturday, July 10th Standards & Novelties of Bossa Nova & Samba.
Doors at 7pm, $8 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Friday Jul 9, 2010

Maria Hawkins

Mercury Lounge presents Maria Hawkins - Bday Bash Followed by resident dj Lance Baptiste Friday July 9th She isn't just about the blues. Maria's voice creates a rich palette of colours and textures in virtually any musical styling: Motown, R&B, soulful soul and funky funk. Audiences of all ages respond by dancing, singing, swaying, and cheering to the music. Which is what music is all about.
Doors at 7pm, $9 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Thursday Jul 8, 2010

Swami

Mercury Lounge presents: the award-winning, critically acclaimed UK electropop band Swami on their Sugarless Tour. Followed by dj Trevor Walker.
Doors at 8pm, $9 at Mercury Lounge

Thursday Jul 1, 2010

Canada Day

Mercury Lounge presents Canada Day 2010 Thursday July 1st The best local heavyweight line up - all in one building!!!! Outdoors from 7pm onwards DJs Balu Lance Baptiste Trevor Walker Jaxpratt Indoors from 10pm onwards Bar 56 - free of charge ROCK STEADY SOUL with DJ Ska-Tee and Mr. Pickles Mercury Lounge:$5 at the door MuyAfroFunKode with Trevor Walker & Memmetic, Zattar & Eric Roberts.
Doors at 7pm, $5 at the door

Monday Jun 28, 2010

Dr Sketchy's - Last Monday

Dr, Sketchy's Anti-art School - last Monday every month - Mercury Lounge. This month is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof featuring Kevin as "Brick" and Jennifer as "Maggie".
Doors at 7pm, $10 at the door

Friday June 25, 2010

Dom Servini - Wah Wah 45s- UK

Jazztronic with resident Lance Baptiste presents Guest DJ Dom Servini - Wah Wah 45s- UK Friday June 25th 10pm Playing an open-minded selection of music from the last 50 years, alongside music that sounds like it comes from the next 50! From Ella to Fela to Dilla!
Doors at 10pm, $9 at the door

Thursday June 24, 2010

Walker Meets People Project - Featuring Brazilian guest Evandro Gracelli

Every last Thursday of the month - June 24th, 2010 Expect Trevor to lay down straight, fat, heavy beats while guest Evandro Gracelli, adds simultaneously to the mix using anything from guitar, bass, cavaquinho, percussion, melodica, accordion, etc... A most creative mix of funk, latin, reggae, you name it - this original new duo is bound to knock your socks off!
Doors at 10pm, $5 at the door

Friday June 18, 2010

Cirque Noir---The Tarentino Revue

Cirque Noir--The Tarantino Revue Dress as a Quentin Tarantino movie character...includes Direction,Writing, Producing and Acting of the man...And fetish gear of course!! Minimal all black or NO ENTRANCE, DRESS UP!!
Doors at 9:30pm, $15 in advance at Mercury and Wikid Wandas (382 Bank)

Saturday June 12, 2010

My Tini Circus

The return of My Tini Circus to Mercury Lounge...
Doors at 8pm, tickets at the door

Thursday June 10, 2010

Richard Truhlar in The A B Series

Richard Truhlar is a pioneering poet, fictioneer, visual artist, text/sound/musical composer and performer. Truhlar was an active member of the sound poetry group Owen Sound. Since 1987, he has worked as the producer/manager of the Centrediscs recording label of the Canadian Music Centre.
Doors at 7:30PM, $7 at door

Friday June 4, 2010

MR. V - Sole Channel Music

Mr. V, AKA Victor Font, is a house & latin music producer and rapper. He is a regular collaborator of Louie Vega, in 2001, along with partner Alix Alvarez, Mr. V launched his own label Sole Channel Music as a way to release music with complete control and artistic freedom.
Doors at 10:00PM, Tickets in advance $10 Planet Coffee and Mercury

Thrusday June 3, 2010

Gerry Shikatani in The A B Series

Internationally recognized text-sound performance artist, Gerry Shikatani enacts a multi-media performance on June 3rd. Shikatani has published several volumes of poetry, a book of fiction as well as writings on gastronomy and travel. A book of his essays on cuisine is soon due for publication. He has been publishing and exhibiting visual poetry for decades.
Doors at 7:00pm, $7 at door

Friday May 28, 2010

Dj Fred Everything - OM Masters Album Release Party

Jazztronic with Resident Lance Baptiste Featuring special guest Dj Fred Everything OM MASTERS album release party Friday, May 28th Disco, Deep Soulful funky & tech House.
Doors at 10:00PM, Tickets in advance $10 Planet Coffee and Mercury

Sunday May 23, 2010

KELLYLEE EVANS - Closing night for the House of Orange Festival

Kellylee Evans has the beautifully casual phrasing of a jazz singer, the lusty come-on of a soul singer, and the tunes of a pop star in waiting. Evans commands the stage with a regal and casual confidence. Now some may peg this Ottawa chanteuse as smooth jazz, but her funky arrangements, urban slant, and lyrics that question and incite, make Evans stand out. Her first album Fight Or Flight was jazz by default; she had been doing jazz standards up to that point and all the musicians she knew ran in that world. But her latest, Good Girl finds the lady flexing slightly beyond the jazz, but waxing just as cool as ever.
Doors at 9:00PM, $10 at door.

Saturday May 22, 2010

ORANGE ORANGE & CHOP WOOD followed by resident DJ Trevor Walker

After their remarkable performances at the Francofolies de Montréal and the Coup de Coeur Francophone, this colorful duo takes us to a place where electro, rock and soul collide. These two performers, Don Hamel (Gatineau and Motus 3F) and Sabrina Sabotage (also a chorister for Gatineau), accompanied by an orange guitar and a vintage Casio, want to swing the hips and hearts when the beat begins, when their lips collide and sounds gushes; the human beat-box rattles the speakers, the bass and goove submerges the audience, a titanic guitar and a distorted Casio sound out and all the while the sweet voices of a man and woman glow with sex-appeal. CHOP WOOD Amsterdam based genre-defying singer-songwriter electric-folk-soul. Chop Wood is a solo project by Coparck frontman Odilo Girod. His debut solo album is a mix of electronic and acoustic songs written mostly at night due to his sleeplessnes and insomnia. A diverse batch of eclectic atmospheres sparked with angular remoteness, vivid dreamlike sequences and sweet caustic electricity. Songs about sleepless nights, the strangest thoughts and weird and wonderful dreams. Whatever gets you through the night.
Doors at 8:00PM, $10 at door.

Friday May 21, 2010

STAN DIEGO followed by resident DJ Lance Baptiste

Stan Diego is one amongst many fallen angels in the musicbusiness. This singer and songwriter, who is still surrounded by a certain mystique, quit the scene after a short-lived and utterly tragic climax in his career. Never to return again, or so we thought. Because to anyone's surprise, he left this black period of self-loathing and depression behind, and moved into the small village of Tonatico (Mexico), to record a brand new album. Our antihero is back, and he is not alone. A search which will lead us, listeners, into a world of soulful popsongs, ectronics, beats and heartbreaking lyrics.
Doors at 8:00PM, $10 at door.

Thursday May 20, 2010

MY TINY CIRCUS & NEONBELLE followed by resident DJ Trevor Walker

It's a very fine line between control and chaos and those who can consistently operate close to or on the line are considered geniuses whatever their discipline. Those who rush at the line or cross it are considered at best idiots and at worst, dangerous. My Tiny Circus is no stranger to the line, they flirt with the line and then, when the line is suitably smitten, they slyly caress it. Sometimes the line responds and sometimes their affections are spurned. It is a fickle line and they are inexperienced lovers. If sometimes they cross the line, it's only because they want to see what it looks like from the other side and are prepared for the consequences of our curiosity. Are they idiots or geniuses ? Neither...or possibly both. NEONBELLE August 2007 marks the month in which Maarten Besseling, Pien Feith and Jelte Heringa left behind the coziness of their homes to record an album in the rural area near the Belgian Lanaken. This undertaking was part of the IN A CABIN WITH series. Without a specific plan they left Utrecht with a van full of keyboards, synthesizers, a guitar, a banjo and microphones and headed for Belgium. In a small cabin in the middle of the woods the creative juices richly flowed and eight tracks emerged. Songs were written on the spot and Maarten recorded everything.
Doors at 8:00PM, $10 at door.

Wednesday May 19, 2010

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Saturday May 15, 2010

PLASTIC DREAMS 2: NOBODY BEATS THE DRUM

To fully appreciate Nobody Beats The Drum's fusion of breaks, electro, hip hop and every other form of music that whips a crowd up into a sweaty, writhing heap of body parts, it's best to see them live. At a NBTD show the pounding music created by Sjam's decks and Jori's keys are enhanced by Rogier's visuals to create a sensual assault that's impossible to withstand. As they're fond of saying, resistance is futile - Nobody Beats The Drum.
Doors at 9pm - Mercury Lounge - $10 at Door

Friday May 14, 2010

PLASTIC DREAMS 1: CINNAMAN & TOM TRAGO

CINNAMAN Dj/producer Cinnaman started dj-ing at the very young age of 12. He created his own Drie Keer Raden imprint (Dutch for Guess Three Times) to release his first record. With a common love for groove and beats, Cinnaman matches perfect with Jay Scarlett and the idea was born for a beat compilation, which was dubbed Beat Dimensions. TOM TRAGO Tom Trago is part of the new school Amsterdam producers and an accomplished dj. Over the past years he has played many clubs and parties, both locally as internationally. He is resident for Kindred Spirits, Parra Soundsystem and Rush Hour.
Doors at 9pm - Mercury Lounge - $10 at Door

Thursday May 13, 2010

FASHION AND SPA NIGHT

House of Orange showcases 5 Dutch artists who employ a variety of artistic mediums in their concept of fashion and clothing. Marlies Dekkers is known as a trendsetter for men's and women's underwear and intimate apparel. Marlies Dekker's success has much to do with the use of modern materials, attention to detail, intricate finishing touches and the strikingly graphic character found throughout the collection. Niki Mens presents her collaborative collection Borderline by Square Root of Two creating clothes that surround you with logical elegance. Hyun Yeu's new label Ado Les Scents sets the standard for menswear. The label vision manifests itself in elegant, high-quality menswear with innovative shapes and fabrics. Bogomir Doringer explores body and movement through his video work, and the air will be filled with fragrances by Viktor + Rolf. The estheticians of the York Street Spa are on hand to engage the audience in a luxurious spa experience. After Party with resident dj Trevor Walker.
Doors at 8pm - Mercury Lounge - $25 at Door

Thursday May 13, 2010

Rock Steady Soul Thursdays

A night of Rare & Classic Sounds from DeeJays... Ska-tee with, Mr. Pickles (1st Thursday) DJ Magnificent (2nd Thursday) Stéphane The Man (3rd Thursday) ... and other guests $4 Bottles of Red Stripe $4 Jamaican Fizz Cocktails Expect to hear Ska, Early Reggae, Northern Soul, Dub, R&B, Funk, Jazz, Afrobeat, 2Tone and beyond.
Doors at 9:30pm - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Monday May 10, 2010

Laser Sound Performance

Kick-off of the House of Orange - with Laser Sound Performance, delve at the core of a 3D environment made up of infinite multicolour laser projections and sound waves. House of Orange
Free at the door - 8:30pm - 11pm

Friday May 7, 2010

Natalie Zina Walschots in The A B Series

A B Series presents a reading by Natalie Zina Walschots on The Mercury Lounge stage. Natalie Zina Walschots' first book of poetry, 'Thumbscrews', won The Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry and was published by Snare Books in 2007. Her newest manuscript, 'Supervillains', is nearly complete.
$7 at the door - 7:30pm - 9pm

Sunday May 2, 2010

Take Off Your Clothes - Ottawa

Swapping is the new shopping and we want to make this an experience to remember, so we’ve lined-up an evening of entertainment featuring some Ottawa favourites. More Info
$5 if you are swapping $10 if not - 5pm to midnight

Saturday April 24, 2010

Martinis and Music with Mo Sayk

Mo Sayk's music is a blend of catchy melodies and thought provoking lyrics, combined with rhythmic progressions that reflect a heavy influence of jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and pop music from the 30's to the present.
$10 at the door - starts at 8pm

Friday April 23, 2010

Andy Roberts - Toronto

A jazztronic evening with resident Lance Baptiste and special guest Andy Roberts - Toronto, Mixed Signals Music.
$9 at the door - starts at 10pm

Friday April 16, 2010

Viva Nova - live & direct from Montreal

Mercury Lounge presents VIVA NOVA live direct from Montreal followed by resident Lance Baptiste.
$12 at the door - doors at 7pm

Thursday April 15, 2010

Shut Up 'N Dance

Mercury Lounge & Sweetbeat Productions present: Shut Up 'N Dance Featuring House DJ's: Chris Murray (Recess!) Shawn Mercier (Sounds CRMN) Karen McKay (Ottawa)
$5 at the door - doors at 10pm

Thursday April 15, 2010

Stephanie Braganza - CD Release Party

Stephanie Braganza wither her Band and Debut CD Unexpected
$7 at the door - doors at 7pm

Thursday April 8, 2010

Ottawa FITC Mixer

Come down to the Mercury Lounge for an Pre-FITC industry mixer. Enjoy a drink and the live musical talent of Alyssa Munaretto.
Free - doors at 7pm

Wednesday April 7, 2010

Sonnet L'Abbé in The A B Series

A B Series Presents a Feature Reading by Sonnet L'Abbé. Sonnet L'Abbé is the author of two collections of poetry.
$7 at the door - doors at 7pm

Monday April 5, 2010

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square - Bar 56 - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

Friday April 2, 2010

Cirque Noir Apocalipps

Sunny Daze presents - post apocolyptic fetish
$15 in advance - door opens at 10pm

Thursday April 1, 2010

MuyafrofunKode

First Thursday of the month - timekode meets muyafrofunke.
10pm to 2pm - 5$ at the door

Thursday April 1, 2010

IFCO Reel Thursdays

First Thursday of the month - reel films by reel people.
Doors at 7pm, 3$ at the door to IFCO

Monday March 29, 2010

Dr. Sketchy Ottawa : Carnal Equinox

Featuring Sara Ainslie, Jennilee Murray and Ricky Alvarez! The signs all point to Exaltation for this session. Three heavenly bodies align in cardinal constellations, celestial phenomena that will reveal all their aspects as we draw up the horoscope of the evening.
Doors at 6:30pm, 10$ tickets at the door

Monday March 29, 2010

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square - Bar 56 - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

Friday March 19, 2010

Elizabeth Shepherd Trio

Heavy Falls the Night - Album Launch Party
Doors at 7pm, $10 in advance at Mercury Lounge and Planet Coffee

Thursday March 18, 2010

Slowcoaster

Cape Breton's Slowcoaster plays upbeat saltwater funk-rock-hip-hop-jazz Afro-Cuban-reggae grooves on guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion and voice.
Doors at 8pm, $10 in advance

Thursday March 18, 2010

Rise Ashen

Fresh from MIDEM - Producer and DJ Rise Ashen will deliver some deep, soulful and connective global-house fusion.
Show at 10pm, $8 at door

Friday March 12, 2010

eepmon vernissage

Eric Chan (aka eepmon) hosts 4 floors of retrospective works 2005 - 2009
Vernissage at 7pm - The Collection, Bar 56 and The Mercury Lounge

Friday February 26, 2010

Wooden Lightbox: A Secret Art of Seeing

The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) will host a presentation of acclaimed filmmaker Alex MacKenzie's illuminating Wooden Lightbox: A Secret Art of Seeing.
Doors at 7pm, $7 cover

Tuesday February 23, 2010

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Featuring Chicago's legendary Kahil El Zabar, Corey Wilkes and Ernest Khabeer Dawkins
Doors at 8pm, $15 in advance at Mercury Lounge and Planet Coffee

Monday February 22, 2010

Dr. Sketchy Ottawa : Malice in Wonderland

Featuring the ever curiouser Sin Sisters! Costume design by Jennifer Jakob and Emma Monaghan.
Doors at 6:30pm, 10$ tickets at Planet Coffee (limited entry)

Thursday February 11, 2010

Glebe Fire Fundraiser

Fundraiser at the Mercury Lounge for victims of the Glebe Fire to assist the Glebe Community Association. Featuring DJs Trevor Walker and Jeff Lapratte.
Doors at 9pm, $10 donation at the door

Thursday February 11, 2010

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Wednesday February 10, 2010

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Saturday February 6, 2010

Capital Slam - 1st and 3rd Saturdays

Ottawa's monthly slam poetry series founded in October 2004
Doors at 6:30PM, $7 at door

February 4, 2010

Muyafrofunkode - first Thursdays

Trevor Walker- Zattar - Memetic
A hip hop and dancehall, breakbeat and drum'n'bass from the golden age of sample-heavy music. But it's also the soul and funk, jazz and reggae that provide the raw material for new forms of music. And it's the synth-fuelled broken beat, southern bounce and grime that's pushing urban music forward.

Doors at 10pm, $5 at door

January 30, 2010

My Tiny Circus

Coulrophobia
The long awaited album... is finally done! "Coulrophobia" has been in the works for over two years and we are very excited to launch into 2010 with a copy in everyone's hands!

Doors at 7pm, $12 at door with complimentary CD

Thursday January 28, 2010

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Thursday January 28, 2010

Walker meeets People Project - Every last Thursday of the month

Trevor Walker meets People Project's co-founder, Philippe Lafreniere for a night where organic and electronic meet in harmony to create the perfect show for those seeking both a DJ and a live band.

Special Bday bash for Claudia & Rommel - 2 crazy Brazilians are celebrating their birthdays together. Thank-you Brahma!


Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Wednesday January 27, 2010

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Monday January 25, 2010

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Ottawa

Featuring Cupcake Killa (#713), Raggedy Anngrrr (#rage23) and ASSASSINista (#AK-47)
Doors at 7pm, 10$ cover at door.

Monday January 25, 2010

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square - Bar 56 - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

Thursday January 21, 2010

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Wednesday January 20, 2010

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Monday January 18, 2010

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square - Bar 56 - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

Thursday January 14, 2010

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Wednesday January 13, 2010

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Monday January 11, 2010

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square - Bar 56 - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

Thursday January 7, 2010

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Wednesday January 6, 2010

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Monday January 4, 2010

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square - Bar 56 - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

December 31, 2009

All 3 venues featuring residents Trevor Walker and Lance Baptiste

Featuring at Mercury Lounge - Trevor Walker: Afro, Brazilian, funk & the soulful latin house - visuals by Matt Cameron.
Featuring at 56/Colelction - Lance Baptiste: Ska, reggae, latin, phuturistic soul disco & house variations.

Doors at 10pm, $40 in advance

December 24 - 26, 2009

DJ Trevor Walker

Open Every Night
Doors at 10pm

Friday December 18, 2009

Pete Moss - Recline Records

Rooted with Philadelphia based Ovum Records and chart climber "Turn U Back"
Doors at 10pm, 9$ in advance at Planet Coffee, Mercury and Compact Music.

Thursday December 17, 2009

Alicia Borisonik and The Argentinian Project

A blend of traditional Argentinean music, tangos with contemporary sounds, electronic beats, infused with the richness of violin and accordion.
Doors at 7pm, 10$ cover at door.

Monday November 30, 2009

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Ottawa

Last Mondays
Doors at 7pm, 10$ cover at door.

Saturday November 28, 2009

Halabisky's Uprising

CD Release: State of Emergency - Halabisky's Uprising
Doors at 8:30PM - The Mercury Lounge

Friday November 27, 2009

Bill Bissett Performance & Birthday Party

The A B Series Presents a performance by living legend Bill Bissett and his 70th Birthday Party
Doors at 7:00PM - The Mercury Lounge

Thursday November 26, 2009

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Wednesday November 25, 2009

We Love 2 Hump

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Monday November 23, 2009

Crimson and Blues

Crimson and Blues describes the sexy, deep and sultry sound that will be happening every Monday night at 56 ByWard Market Square Level 0 (aka Bar 56) - w/Renée Yoxon.
Doors at 8:00pm, no cover

Sunday November 22, 2009

Delhi 2 Dublin (Vancouver)

Blending east and west, electronic and acoustic, mainstream and underground
Doors at 8:00PM, $9 in advance (Planet Coffee)

Saturday November 21, 2009

Capital Slam

Ottawa's monthly slam poetry series founded in October 2004
Doors at 6:30PM, $7 at door

Friday November 20, 2009

Noah (Ottawa)

Electronica / Electro / New Wave
Doors at 8:00PM, $8 at the door

Thursday November 19, 2009

Wall Flowers Group Art Vernissage

Michael Zavachy (zeke) / Clare Brennan / Darren Holmes / Lori Langille / Jan Soetermans / Jim Kohan / Lawrence Callender / Sebastian Miller / Andy Borehol / Alain Brunet
Doors at 5:00PM - Collection / 56 / Mercury Lounge - All Levels

Thursday November 19, 2009

Rocksteady Cool Thursdays

Ska / Soul / Rock&Roll Soundsystem - Ska-T & Mark / The Tighten Up Crew & Mr. Pickles
Doors at 8:00PM - Bar 56 (The Mercury Lounge)

Saturday November 14, 2009

Nickodemus (New York)

Founder of Turntables on the Hudson - Latin/Funk/Afro-Beat with a message of peace, awareness & love for the dance
Doors at 10:00PM, $10 in advance (Planet Coffee)

Friday November 13, 2009

Beats on Canvas (Montreal)

Winners of Quebec Indie Music Award - Down-Tempo, Electronic, Classical
Doors at 8:00PM, $10 at the door

Thursday November 12, 2009

Lazy Days Sessions with Fred Everything (Montreal / San Francisco)

Doors at 09:00PM, Show at 10:00PM until 03:00AM, $10 in advance

Thursday September 24, 2009

Live Sessions with Rommel and Philippe

Doors at 09:30PM, Show at 10:00PM until 03:00AM, $10 in advance

Friday, September 18, 2009

Late night Sessions with DJ MATEO MURPHY

Reggae, Samba, Bossa, Funk, Live and DJ.
Doors at 08:00PM, Show at 09:00PM until 03:00AM, $7 at door