Mercury Lounge presents Guest DJ Jason Hodges - apt with Lance Baptiste, Balu & Ray Ray. Canadian born Jason Hurtubise, first arrived in the house music scene in late 1991, taking on Toronto's underground party scene he developed his DJing skills on the decks with the likes of New York - New Jersey sounds.....

$10 in advance (limited) - doors at 10pm

Mercury Lounge presents Rommel Ribeiro Followed by dj Lance Baptiste Friday, February 10th Brazilian singer-songwriter extraordinaire, Montreal's winner of the Prix de la diversité for 2010-2011, Rommel mixes elements of popular Brazilian music with Afro, Reggae, Funk and Jazz, with lyrics in Portuguese, French, Spanish and English. He lives and breathes art, music and culture through his songs, lyrics and instruments.

$8 in advance - doors at 7pm

NEW YEARS EVE MASQUERADE BALL 2011-2012 Saturday, December 31st, 2011 **1664 Kronenbourg BLANC proudly presents** NEW YEARS EVE MASQUERADE BALL 2011-2012 ... A MASK is a must... Prizes for the best disguises Countdown champagne toast club: Featuring Residents TREVOR WALKER Joined by live percussion Visuals by MATT CAMERON lounge: Featuring DJ JEFF DOUGLAR overkill: Featuring DJ DUSTY Doors open at 9pm to 4am Advanced tickets $15 ~ More at the door Available at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge Expect the best house, from jazzy jackn' Chicago to Brazilian Breaks to Electronic boogie!

$15 in advance (limited) - doors at 9pm

Ladies & Gentlemen, We bring you this breaking new bulletin inviting you to kick off your NYE's weekend with THE MARLOW BEAT KINGS, a psychedelic R&B, Soul, Boogaloo organ trio featuring members of Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays and The Souljazz Orchestra! Marlow Beat Kings UP & UP Concert Series THU. Dec.29th, 2011 9pm, $8 The UP & UP Concert Series continues... September marked the UP & UP Label Launch followed by Brazilian dee-light Rommel Ribeiro and a full house for Slim Moore! Shake off the Christmas-craze and put on your party-hat on THU. Dec.29th for Marlow Records' own MARLOW BEAT KINGS bringing you some of the sickest break-beats and grooves. Join us at UP & UP MUSIC, get on our mailing list and get the word on new releases and upcoming shows for a number of bands and artists. Heads-up: We'll be announcing the UP & UP Concert Series line-up for the new year in December.

$8 at door - doors at 9pm

The PepTides Live With opener: Django Libre Thursday December 15th Five singers and five instrumentalists, tender acoustic ballads, uproarious electro-synth pop anthems, kitschy costumes and provocative videos, thick harmonies and satirical verses—all of these make for an unmistakable live experience with The PepTides. Voted 'Best Live Show 2011' (Ottawa XPress).

$10 at door - doors at 8:30pm

The Ottawa International Film Festival features a documentary shot by The Indefinite Project on the Ottawa Rock Lottery for the second screening of the OIFF Spotlight Series, taking place on Wednesday, December 14 at Mercury Lounge from 7-9:30pm.

The documentary, shot over 24 intense hours, follows local musicians who are brought together by their common enthusiasm for music and excitement for challenge as they are tasked to come together and create music in one day. The film crew captures rare glimpses into the intimate jam spaces of some of Ottawa's finest artists and reveals all the moments - from the new camaraderies, beginning of the songs to live performance footage, and everything in between.

The documentary screening is the second screening for the OIFF OIFF Spotlight Series and includes a rare acoustic performance by Amos The Transparent, and music videos by The Joynt, Kalle Mattson, Zebrassieres, The Goodluck Assembly, and Ian Keteku - many of which have exclusive Ottawa content and references.

Doors at 7pm - $8 at door

This year, our Albert Ayler - Christmas Carols concert is in a maturing phase. Our last year released CD has had a warm welcome by the Ayler experts worldwide and landed some encouraging reviews. Also, it did not take more than a few hours for out of town venues to accept our proposals and start sending promotion material to local media. Thus, this year we are playing Montreal and Toronto as a start which means that we should be totally hot by the time we hit Ottawa....

Doors at 8pm

15 years celebration - NOVEMBER 2011 Friday 4th - Thomas Stepien AKA DJ Tecknobrat - 10pm / $9 at the door Saturday 5th - A Night of Flamenco with Juliana Pulford & El Nino - 7pm / $20 in adv. Friday 11th - King Britt - Live Experimental followed by dj set - 10pm / $12 in adv. Saturday 12th - RED PARTY w/ residents Trevor Walker & Lance Baptiste - 10pm / Red Attire in full effect Friday 18th - DJ Tahira, Brazil - 10pm $10 in adv. Thursday 24th - Up & Up Series featuring Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays - 9pm / $9 at the door Friday 25th - DJ Vadim BBE/Ninja Tunes - 10pm / $12 in adv. A 21st Century Soul Club The Mercury Lounge has been a Mecca for the arts in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, since its inception in November 1996. Its programming purports a musical vision steeped in the traditions of jazz and yet forward in its approach to encompass all its many derivatives. Through its dynamic programming, the Mercury Lounge has successfully connected the dots, uniting jazz with contemporary electronic break beat culture. Within its walls the very philosophy of jazz, that of change, abounds. It serves not only as a club, and live venue, but also for poetry readings, dance performances and art gallery. In 2009 Mercury Lounge combined and connected with the two clubs below it - The Collection and Bar 56 (OverKill) to merge into one entity forming one of Ottawa's largest clubbing scenes. Many people have been involved in ensuring it's legacy and most notably everyone who has ever come through its doors.

All month long - Saturday reserve or get there early - limited guest list.

Mercury Lounge presents: MOVEMBER EDITION MOOSEWALKER VS BEARLAPRATTE November 26th, 2011 10pm This time the MOOSE and the BEAR unite in the fight against prostate cancer. Can't grow a stach??!,... why not buy one in support! We will be selling fake mustaches for those who want to give to the cause. Prizes will be awarded to: -MOVEMBER MAN: The best manicured or most original mustache -MISS MOVEMBER The best lady whiskers including the faux stash -LAME MO' Encouragement award for the Mo' bro who tried his best but still only produced a wispy effort. To donate Online: http://ca.movember.com/mospace/2133338. Part of door cover will be donated to MOVEMBER as well!

Doors at 10pm - $8 at door

Mercury Lounge is proud to celebrate 15 years presenting: DJ VADIM - BBE / NINJA TUNES with Resident Lance Baptiste, djs Balu & Ray Ray Friday, November 25th / 10pm From Hip Hop and electronica to Soul and Reggae DJ Vadim is "a veteran presence in the DJ community as well as one of the foremost producers in too many communities to count, Vadim is never running out of ideas," URB Magazine. Over the last 2 decades few people can have put so much time and energy into the culture they love. Founder of Jazz Fudge (1995) and Organically Grown Sounds (2011), A&R, producer, DJ, promoter, record collector, radio presenter, occasional painter, writer, in-house producer/DJ and cohort of Latin Grammy nominees and Spanish hip hop super group 7 Notas 7 Colorez, and the bands One Self, Butterfish Black and The Electric, Vadim has certainly been keeping himself busy.

Doors at 10pm - $12 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge is proud to celebrate 15 years presenting: A Jazztronic evening with resident Lance Baptiste Featuring guest DJ Tahira from Sao Paulo, Brazil Friday November18th 10pm Known in the Brazilian scene for his wide musical culture and sophisticated repertoire, Tahira upholds eclectic and informative Djing based on a mixture of styles. Brazilian, latin, afro, jazz, soul, funk, balkan, that is, anything good around the globe, modern and vintage at the same time. No barriers,...adding to the mix Rare Groove, Downtempo, House, Broken Beat, Hip Hop, R&B and Drum & Bass.

Doors at 7pm - $10 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

In partnership with the Mercury Lounge, Konkrete Jungle & Panoramix the Space Bass we present... S T I C K Y B U D S(GHETTOFUNK, GOOD GROOVE, BOMBASTIC JAM) www.stickybuds.com With resident guests: Mz. Revolution & Sarcastro ART SHOW!!! New works by Vika Kouznetsova and Mila Photography! Helium installation by The Space Bass! Get ready for a night of Funky Bass Music!!! From the funkafied west coast of Canada, STICKYBUDS has been making his mark on music all over the globe, captivating fans on tours in Brazil, UK, Hungary, Spain, Australia and New Zealand....

Doors at 9:30pm - $10 before 11:30 / $15 after

Mercury Lounge is proud to celebrate 15 years presenting: King Britt & Saturn Never Sleeps Friday - 11 /11 /11 10pm With Resident Lance Baptiste DJS Ray Ray, Balu and Paulo Cardoso Producer/DJ, King Britt and science fiction singer/producer, Rucyl are Saturn Never Sleeps, in all of its incarnations. The album, Yesterday's Machine, is the result of love, labor and many opportunities presenting themselves. Yesterday's Machine, combines an experimental create-in-the-moment vibe with inspirational lyrics and vocal sonics that range from Sade tones to Flora Purim's ethereal layers. The result is a well crafted, intelligent, genrepushing, electronic soul rooted in the duo's collective years of experience and musical expanse. As Gal Ofer from the famous Breakfast Club in Tel Aviv put it, "Its like Massive Attack...with balls!"

Doors at 7pm - $12 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge is proud to celebrate 15 years presenting: A night of Flamenco Guitar: Anwar Miranda Cante: Roberto Lorente Dance: Ricardo Osorio, Armando Rubio, Juliana Pulford Followed by Resident Trevor Walker.

Doors at 7pm - $20 at door - tickets also at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Featuring the Sin Sisters Burlesque, GoGo & Variety Show!

Prizes provided by Baby Tattoo Books and Wallack's

This is it, our Second Anniversary Session! That means it's time for us to thank you, our lovely models and wonderful Sketchers, for another year of art and opulence. So dress in your finest black and orange and prepare for an All Hallows’ Eve packed to the rafters with mummies, zombie clowns, vampire ninja monkeys on dinosaurs, cupcakes and Baby Duck.

What fearful pranks ensue: here's to another year of good, clean, naughty fun!

Doors at 6:30pm - $10 at door

Come one - Come all... to our HALLOWEEN BALL! Come BLOODY, Come BAWDY, cocktails till last call!

MERCURY LOUNGE is returning the era of the BOURGEOISIE with Petticoats, Brass Buttons, Powdered Wigs, Small Pastries Painted Pink & Bouncing Bosoms as far as the eye can see! Counts and Countesses living life free and full of priviledge.

Doors at 9:30pm

Join us for the 2nd edition of Rod Phillips’ OFF THE WALL APPROACH TO WINE TASTING. Last year this event was a sold-out success and Rod is back with fresh and funky wines and off-the-wall anecdotes for you to savour.

Doors at 8pm - $45 in advance at above link or 613-236-1425

Mercury Lounge presents A life boogie evening with Resident DJ Trevor walker - Pronto Musique local Hero with Special GUEST Miguel Graca - Pronto Musique from Montreal Saturday October 22nd 2 minds in motion celebrating the re-release of their timeless album FREE RADICAL on Pronto Musique with a trilogy of brand new remixes to take you on a journey ! Part 3 just released in all good digital stores.

Doors at 10pm - $9 at door

Steeped in Afro-Cuban culture from an early age, Caridad Cruz's 2004 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 and dancing and singing."

Caridad Cruz performs with Yoel Diaz, Cesar Ricardo, Michel Medrano and Alex Bellegarde - Cuban Dreams.

Doors at 8pm - $20 at door

Flying Down Thunder and Rise Ashen - One Nation Album Launch A futuristic blend of traditional Algonquin music and soulful globe-trotting dancefloor sounds Saturday October 15th, $8 at the door, $15 includes a CD Doors at 8:30 PM, Show at 9:00 Followed by DJ Rise Ashen playing Deep and Soulful House til 2 AM Wear dancing shoes!

Doors at 8:30pm - $8 at door or $15 includes CD

Makossa: means "(I) dance" originated from Cameroon with significant influences from Jazz, Latin music, Rumba, Ambasse bey, Zouk, and Highlife. Come dance to the rhythm of Makossa legends: *Saxophone icon, jazz legend, father of soul makossa > Manu Dibango *Classic makossa singer and women advocate > Petit - Pays *Cameroon's maverick guitarist > Vincent Nguini *Composer, singer, and guitarist > Emmanuel nelle Eyoum Plus many more..... Event starts with a live Makossa music by Ottawa's own kilimanjaro Band from 8 pm - 11 pm. Followed by Ottawa magnificent D.J. Lance Baptise, spinning Makossa remixes, with Jesse M. on percussion.

Doors at 7pm - $9 in advance at Planet Coffee

Mercury Lounge presents Walker VS Lapratte Saturday, October 1st 10pm onwards The two heavyweights of the local underground scene are down for a battle every first Saturday of the month!!!! This Saturday we are launching new Ts and they are hot hot hot.... You can buy them right from the dj booth.... Attention: They are LIMITED, Funky and Cool!!!!

Doors at 10pm - $7 at door

Mercury Lounge presents: a Jazztronic evening with DJS Jay Mac and Phunktokta Dj Ray ray - middle level Dj Baly @ OverKill Doors at 10pm

Doors at 10pm - $7 at door

UP & UP REVUE + Official Label Launch Party @ Mercury Lounge, Ottawa THU. Sept.29th, 9pm UP & UP MUSIC is proud to announce its Official Label ... Launch Party and its second year line-up of amazing artists for the 2011 concert series! We bring you the hippest party with an eclectic mix of the most talented musicians and performers who are pushing the boundaries of new original styles of folk, funk, soul, and world music. Bring back live music and join us on the last Thursday of every month at the one and only Mercury Lounge. The night will feature 4 UP & UP artists: Claude & The Storm Outside Amelia Leclair The Mackenzie Rhythm Section Phil Motion & The Easy LO-Fi + An after-party downstairs @ Collection w/ DJ Trevor Walker!

WEBSITE LAUNCH: upandupmusic.ca We are also pleased to announce the launch of our official website at www.upandupmusic.ca. All UP & UP artists have graciously received grant funding for their projects which we will be releasing throughout the coming year including singles, EPs, LPs and vinyl.

Doors at 9pm - $10 at door

MMercury Lounge presents Quantic DJ set - Tru Thoughts (Columbia / UK) with Resident Lance Baptiste (club), Ray Ray (Lounge), Balu (Underground) Visuals by Matt Cameron Friday September 23rd Expect Jazz sensibility with future dancefloor orientated grooves, deep funk, tough drums and tropical rhythms. Will Holland, aka Quantic, is one of the most talented and prolific artists in the world of alternative dance music today. Recording under various guises, (Quantic, The Limp Twins), it is under the Quantic moniker that he has enjoyed consistent acclaim and success, with solo work leading to live bands with incredible records: the Quantic Soul Orchestra, Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro, plus the intriguing Flowering Inferno side project.

$10 in advance - $14 at door - starts at 10pm

GAY LADIES SHOW YOU THEIR HA-HA! Featuring DeAnne Smith with Jess Salomon and Special Local Guest... Dixie Landers.

Doors at 8:30pm - $10 in advance, $15 at door

Mercury Lounge presents A jazztronic evening with DJs Lance Baptiste, Ray Ray & Balu Special open set by Montreal’s very own DJ Zo With special Guest DJ Mari Rossi from Sao Paulo, Brazil Friday September 16th 10pm A pioneer of the Brazilian electronic music scene, DJ Mari Rossi graces the Mercury Lounge for another outernational performance, enlightening us with her unique combination of jazzy Drum n’ bass, broken beat & sultry house; resulting in a sensual, soulful and progressive mix that will set the club on fire!! Club: Rossi / Bsaptiste / Zo - Lounge: Rayaz - Underground: Balu

Doors at 10pm - $10 in advance

Ottawa's only Film Noir/Lounge Core ensemble is playing a show other than the Jazz Fest? IT'S TRUE!!!!!! We have wrangled our original drummer, and percussionist back from the ' Avant Garde Bar ' days!!! DOUBLE TRUE!!! The night will be replete with typical My Tiny Circus band banter, inside Jokes, kangaroos, and the usual ....tango moment. Somebody bring the singer a rose!

Doors at 7pm - $10 at door