For over three decades, The Grievous Angels have delivered gritty, politically charged Canadian roots music—led by Charlie Angus’s blue-collar songwriting, fueled by a powerful six-piece band, and captured on their 10th album Revolution , a soundtrack of resistance for uncertain times. Purchase advance tickets on SHOWPASS HERE ($30 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($35 plus tax) For Sunday shows the kitchen will be open until the end of the show inter

Motel Chelsea’s LOVE TO FOLK Prime presents a special performance by The Barra MacNeils , one of Canada’s most respected Celtic folk bands with a long and celebrated career. Wednesday | March 4 | 7:30 PM @ St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa Building on Motel Chelsea’s own LOVE TO FOLK live music series, LOVE TO FOLK Prime brings world-class Canadian and international artists into intimate settings like Motel Chelsea and beyond! Bringing

Lennie Gallant, the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the Year, delivers award-winning East Coast storytelling and unforgettable songs that celebrate resilience, humanity, and heart with poetic brilliance. Purchase advance tickets on Humanitix by clicking HERE ($50 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($55 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm. Reservations are strongly suggested—make yours HERE. We are an intimate 85-se

The Paugan Dames blend rich harmonies, old-time traditions, contemporary folk, and playful musical chemistry into a warm and captivating performance, joined by local songwriter Paul Hampsey, whose thoughtful songs celebrate nature, connection, hope, and the human spirit. Purchase advance tickets on Humanitix by clicking HERE ($30 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($35 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm. Reservations are strongl

Live & Local is a free, community-centered music series celebrating the artists who live and create right here at home, with select Thursday evenings hosted by a different local musician bringing their own sound, collaborators, and creative vision to the stage. Each night features a full set from the host followed by an open, collaborative jam—no two nights the same, always free, always local, always live. This is a pass-the-hat event—please help support and show your appre