B.A. Johnston (Hamilton - simplistic synth-pop & aggressive acoustic folk) You won't want to miss B.A.'s 1st ever appearance in Perth ON! Supported by Dirt Truck (Perth - dark folk) & umberlune (Perth - spooky acoustic) No cover - buy merch instead!
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"Spooky Acoustic" bluesy folk originals (and a couple of unexpected cover tunes) with umberlune at Night Oat! Let's get spooky, Ottawa!
$10 cover (added to bill)
Lucky Songs is a music series hosted by musician Christine Graves. It first emerged in Ottawa and is hitting the road for the first time in September featuring umberlune, Suzanne Nuttall and Christine! The evening will consist of three sets of songs played "in the round" and there will be breaks to socialize. A dinner option is available.
Christine Graves is an exemplary contemporary Canadian folk-roots singer and songwriter. She has created a significant body of work, releasing five independent recordings on her own label Brave Music and touring Canada and parts of the US. Her love of genre busting, improvisation, community participation, multi-discipline arts and teaching mark her career as a quintessential and generous Canadian performer and creator. Christine spent two years as Artistic Director of Blue Skies Music Festival and five years as alto with the a capella world-music group Malaika. In 2017, she won a "Songs of Protest Songs of Hope" contest in Ottawa, bringing her back into the songwriting fold after a hiatus. Songs in a confessional style are Graves' trademark. Social justice creeps in from time to time and makes inquiry into common issues without alienating listeners. Graves' guitar playing is a solid back up to her elegant voice. Trained in vocal improvisation, she will sometimes delight an audience with a spontaneous solo. Everyone feels welcome into her performances.
Christine's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP3Datq5CtvLw6EgUHgPwg
umberlune (uhm-ber-loon) is a bluesy, folk singer-songwriter with a punk rock ethos. Nuanced guitar, knock-your-socks-off vocals, and whistling solos, provide the launching pad for vivid, lyrical vignettes that go deep and then stick around for a while. At times dark or melancholy, often whimsical, and always honest, these songs are undeniably relatable. You'll catch yourself singing them days later! Following the release of her 2023 debut album, Pretty Little Bones, and self-produced official music video for "Ghosts and Skeletons," umberlune continues to create new music. You can find her performing in Ottawa and The Valley, as well as Kingston and The Seaway, while she works on her future projects. French language single, "Trois heures du matin" coming soon! Full length album, Lisp, expected for release in early 2026.
umberlune website: www.umberlune.com
Suzanne Nuttall embodies the spirit of classic folk singer-songwriters mixed with the passion of 1970s soul. Her original songs cover the full spectrum of human emotions: from quiet odes to love and loss, to joyful rockers sprinkled with glitter and a dash of crunch! Her storied career began in Montreal in the early 90s when she formed roots duo BARE BONES with Patrick Hutchinson. Together, they released three albums, played Mariposa Festival twice, were voted "Best Local Unsigned Band" by readers of weekly newspaper The Mirror in 1994 and toured Canada from Charlottetown to Whitehorse. A music veteran with several musical projects created and spearheaded over the years - including her Toronto soul-funk band SUE de NYM - Suzanne eventually came full-circle and began performing and recording original songs under her own name, including "Trophy Wife" produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda. Catch her in her natural habitat... live on stage!
Suzanne's "Trophy Wife" music video: https://youtu.be/dYFNvPPqvR8
Starting at $15. Click the link to learn more
Lucky Songs On the Road WORKSHOP at Perth & District Union Library, with support from Blue Skies In the Community!
LUCKY SONGS ON THE ROAD is a short concert and workshop tour, based on Christine Graves' long-running Songwriters In the Round series, Lucky Songs. Concerts will be at Musiiki Café & Whiskey Bar (Kingston) and Bastard Coffee House (Delta) on Sept 4th and 6th.
Date and time
Friday, September 5th · 1- 4pm
Location
Perth & District Union Public Library
30 Herriott St. Perth ON K7H 1T2
About This Event
Event lasts 3 hours
Join us at PERTH & District Union Library for an afternoon of workshops for songwriters and musicians, by songwriters and musicians!
"Lucky Songs", a songwriters-in-the-round series hosted by musician Christine Graves, first emerged in Ottawa and is now hitting the road in September! The afternoon will consist of three workshops created and delivered by Christine Graves, umberlune, & Suzanne Nuttall. Each songwriter will also play a short set of original music!
Event starts at 1pm
Entry by donation - suggested $20.00 or PWYC
Please pre-register with the Library using the provided link (coming soon).
Christine Graves is an exemplary contemporary Canadian folk-roots singer and songwriter. She has created a significant body of work, releasing five independent recordings on her own label Brave Music and touring Canada and parts of the US. Her love of genre busting, improvisation, community participation, multi-discipline arts and teaching mark her career as a quintessential and generous Canadian performer and creator. Christine spent two years as Artistic Director of Blue Skies Music Festival and five years as alto with the a capella world-music group Malaika. In 2017, she won a "Songs of Protest Songs of Hope" contest in Ottawa, bringing her back into the songwriting fold after a hiatus. Songs in a confessional style are Graves' trademark. Social justice creeps in from time to time and makes inquiry into common issues without alienating listeners. Graves' guitar playing is a solid back up to her elegant voice. Trained in vocal improvisation, she will sometimes delight an audience with a spontaneous solo. Everyone feels welcome into her performances.
Christine's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP3Datq5CtvLw6EgUHgPwg
umberlune (uhm-ber-loon) is a bluesy, folk singer-songwriter with a punk rock ethos. Nuanced guitar, knock-your-socks-off vocals, and whistling solos, provide the launching pad for vivid, lyrical vignettes that go deep and then stick around for a while. At times dark or melancholy, often whimsical, and always honest, these songs are undeniably relatable. You'll catch yourself singing them days later! Following the release of her 2023 debut album, Pretty Little Bones, and self-produced official music video for "Ghosts and Skeletons," umberlune continues to create new music. You can find her performing in Ottawa and The Valley, as well as Kingston and The Seaway, while she works on her future projects. French language single, "Trois heures du matin" coming soon! Full length album, Lisp, expected for release in early 2026.
When not playing music, umberlune, alias Sarah Foster, RMT is usually humming along to the songs in her head while working at her day job.
umberlune's website: www.umberlune.com
Suzanne Nuttall embodies the spirit of classic folk singer-songwriters mixed with the passion of 1970s soul. Her original songs cover the full spectrum of human emotions: from quiet odes to love and loss, to joyful rockers sprinkled with glitter and a dash of crunch! Her storied career began in Montreal in the early 90s when she formed roots duo BARE BONES with Patrick Hutchinson. Together, they released three albums, played Mariposa Festival twice, were voted "Best Local Unsigned Band" by readers of weekly newspaper The Mirror in 1994 and toured Canada from Charlottetown to Whitehorse. A music veteran with several musical projects created and spearheaded over the years - including her Toronto soul-funk band SUE de NYM - Suzanne eventually came full-circle and began performing and recording original songs under her own name, including "Trophy Wife" produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda. Catch her in her natural habitat... live on stage!
Suzanne's "Trophy Wife" music video: https://youtu.be/dYFNvPPqvR8
By donation, suggested $20, or PWYC (pay what you can)
"Spooky Acoustic" bluesy folk originals with umberlune at Night Oat's Bank St. location. No cover - tips graciously accepted 💜
umberlune returns to the Kemptville Farmers Market! Spooky Acoustic original tunes & some cover songs by my favourite Canadian artists! Tips graciously accepted
Girls+ to the Front with host Kristine St-Pierre and Special Guests umberlune and Sophie d'Orléans
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Kristine St-Pierre hosts this established, curated songwriters series at Ottawa's legendary Irene's Pub. This edition features Kristine leading Sophie d'Orléans and umberlune in a classic in-the-round performance.
$19.21 incl fee & tax
Early show @ 9pm Late show @ 11pm Details coming soon!
umberlune will be part of the after parade entertainment for Perth Pride 2025! Parade starts at 3:30 Community Fair starts at 4:15 I'm on at 5:30! 💜
2 sets of all Canadian, acoustic live music! Enjoy a mix of originals and covers. Come in to pick up a 6-pack of excellent Perth-brewed beer. Stick around and enjoy an O'Canada Maple Ale or a Mocha Stout while you watch me play. Low and non-alcoholic beer available too! No cover
Song circle led by Christine Graves, featuring Suzanne Nuttall & umberlune.
$19.93 incl fee
Julie Stella (@sadjuliestella on IG) opens up the evening with her unique, heartfelt, and relatable original piano and vocal songs in English and French.
umberlune returns to Art House with her original, lyrics forward, spooky acoustic bluesy folk-rock songs that will make you feel feelings you forgot you could feel!
$10 + fees
I'll play a feature set at Lowertown Brewery's open mic. Come on out at 8pm and stick around to hear me at around 9-ish. Bring your instrument and play something too!
Songwriters, umberlune & Paddy Paystub trade songs and stories in this unscripted and intimate listening room event. Come out to hear carefully crafted, original music, join a casual, fun conversation about the songs, and maybe even sing along!
https://umberlune.com/ umberlune is a bluesy, folk singer-songwriter. Nuanced guitar, knock-your-socks-off vocals, and whistling solos, provide the launching pad for vivid, lyrical vignettes that go deep and then stick around for awhile. At times dark or melancholy, often whimsical, and always honest, these songs are undeniably relatable. Releases: Debut album, Pretty Little Bones, and official music video, Ghosts & Skeletons - 2023 Follow up album, Lisp, expected for release in 2025
www.facebook.com/paddypaystub Born in Eastern Ottawa, Pat Patenaude, who uses the stage name "Paddy Paytsub", has been playing in bars, clubs, and pubs for well over 20 years. Armed with only an amp and a six-string, Paddy performs songs that are part country, and part folk.
$10 cover charge
Stray Dog Brewing Co. Presents Songs & Stories With umberlune & Paddy Paystub
Stray Dog Brewing Company , Orleans
No cover