Rum Ragged, Daniel James McFadyen, Mia Kelly Live at the OTLBC

Red Bird Presents: Rum Ragged, Daniel James McFadyen and Mia Kelly at the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club.

Rum Ragged Presented by Hendry Warren LLP

JUNO Award Nominees, Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk. Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with any audience. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget. Since their inception in 2016, Rum Ragged has maintained a rigorous tour schedule, performing at some of the world’s premier folk, celtic and roots venues all while managing to record four acclaimed, award-winning studio albums. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk band, they are the genuine article.

 

Daniel James McFadyen Presented by Hendry Warren LLP

Born in the hustle and bustle of Canada's busiest suburbs, rising indie-folk artist Daniel James McFadyen prefers the simplicity of Canada's quieter eastern coast. Whether Daniel is touring solo or with his band his interactive shows have sold out across Canada, filling large venues including Toronto’s iconic Great Hall  and the Marquee Ballroom in Halifax. Amidst a year of remarkable growth, McFadyen released his award nominated EP, Songs to Show Your Friends  late 2023. A musical departure from his previous "Stomp and Holler" folk music, the 5-track offering introduces intricate melodies and compelling instrumentation — a result of his creative partnership with Montreal-based producer Quinn Bachand. With a renewed approach guiding his sound, McFadyen explores topics of love, loss, adventure, and feelings of home, all of which have defined his presence in the Canadian folk and indie scenes. 

 

Mia Kelly

Mia Kelly is a singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec who writes and performs in both French and English. Mia enthralls listeners with a distinctive blend of Folk, Rock, and Blues and is making her mark in the Canadian folk music scene. Swiftly gaining recognition as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice, Mia is a born performer who radiates confidence on stage. With her knack for adapting the stories of the people she has connected with in her life, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels her raw and vulnerable emotions through her expertly crafted songs.
 
In August of 2022, Kelly released her first album “Garden Through the War”. Produced and mixed at Fixed Hinge Studio by Ottawa’s Jim Bryson (Kathleen Edwards, The Tragically Hip) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Phillip Shaw Bova, the record demonstrates maturity in Kelly’s songwriting. Exploring themes of resilience and growth that follow hardship, the album has received recognition from the SOCAN foundation and has been nominated for Album of The Year at the Folk Music Awards 2023. This year, Kelly was awarded Emerging Artist of the Year by Culture Outaouais, is nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards, and represented Canada as a finalist at the 2023 Jeux De La Francophonie.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Gold Sponsors: Hendry Warren LLP, Campanale, Saunders Cider

Bronze Sponsors: Ashton Brewing Company, Co-operators/Michelle & Associates Inc, Wall Space gallery + Framing, Brougham Promotional Products

Event Info

This one day, outdoor concert, presented by Red Bird takes place on the Beach Volleyball Courts of the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club. There will be food and beverage offerings by The Cameron, and by Saunders Cider.

Gates open at 4:30pm

Music Starts at 5:00pm

Music Ends at 9:00pm

 

Getting Here:

The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling club is a short walk from Bank Street and Bronson and we encourage all attendees to arrive by public transportation or by foot/wheel. There is no parking on-site and should you choose to drive, we ask that you are aware of and highly respectful of parking restrictions on neighbouring streets.

Bus
The closest bus stops are on Bank Street, or on Bronson nearest the baseball diamonds. 

Bike
We will have a FREE secure bike valet to store your bike during the show

Once you arrive: 

There will be food and beverage provided ($) by The Cameron including alcoholic and plenty of non-alcoholic options. 

You may bring your folding lawn chairs, blankets etc to relax during the concerts.

Children aged 12 years and under are free, but must each be accompanied by a ticket holder. One child (12 years old and under) per ticket holder is permitted. 

Absolutely no outside food or drink is allowed on site. You are welcome to bring refillable water bottles, which must be emptied before entering the venue. 

Water bottle refill stations are available.

Absolutely no glass bottles are to be brought into the venue.

Anyone in attendance who uses aggressive or abusive or derogatory language towards another person(s) at the event will be expelled from the premises without refund or recourse by the Holder.