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

Jim Bryson is a National Folk Award–nominated songwriter and acclaimed record maker whose warm, sharply crafted songs and storied career—from touring with The Weakerthans and The Tragically Hip to producing JUNO-recognized albums—make for an intimate evening of masterful Canadian folk and roots music. Purchase advance tickets on Humanitix by clicking HERE ($40 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($45 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open unti

On Saturday, June 20 from 10 am to 1 pm, CKCU FM will be broadcasting two popular programs – Canadian Spaces and The Back 40 – live from Motel Chelsea on radio and video... and you're invited to be in the audience! Guests who will be chatting and performing live during the broadcast include: Canadian Spaces 10 am to noon * Chantal Celine * Christine Graves * Clear (Sue Johnson and Christian Patterson) * Jim Bryson * Linda Vanderlee * Loch Nisse Monster * Vicki Brittle The Bac

Experience The Artichoke Hearts’ sweeping indie folk-pop—layered harmonies, lush instrumentation, and raw emotional depth—live at Motel Chelsea for their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day show, joined by special guest Annie Martel, whose unforgettable “sad-lady folk” turns heartbreak into something beautifully human. Purchase advanced tickets on SHOWPASS HERE ($25 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($30 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open unti

With Healing Power , Terra Lightfoot unleashes a career-defining, critically lauded pop-rock tour de force that spotlights her exceptional songwriting, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying trio chemistry—cementing the JUNO-nominated, globally toured artist as one of today’s most charismatic and compelling rockers. Purchase Advanced tickets on SHOWPASS HERE ($40 plus tax and fees) OR at the Door while quantities last ($45 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open u