SATURDAY AUGUST 30 | Melissa Payne & Nicholas Campbell | 8:00PM

Rockabilly sensation Nicholas Campbell is teaming up with singer-songwriter-fiddle player extraordinaire Melissa Payne for one night only at Motel Chelsea, Saturday August 30th!

Purchase Advanced tickets on SHOWPASS HERE ($20 plus tax and fees) OR at the Door while quantities last ($25 plus tax)

Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm. Reservations are strongly suggested—make yours HERE. We are an intimate 85-seat venue, so every seat is a great seat! While we do our best to accommodate all seating requests, they cannot be guaranteed. For the best experience, we recommend making reservations in even numbers (for example, a party of three may be seated with an additional guest). Doors open half an hour before showtime for those who will not be dining with us.

Nicholas Campbell

Peterborough Ontario's rockabilly sensation Nicholas Campbell has gained himself a reputation as “the real deal” among the Canadian music scene. 

Campbell first picked up the guitar at age 10 and was gigging by 11. Having found a fresh start during the pandemic, Nicholas began playing consistently with his band, The Meter Cheaters, who quickly rediscovered their groove as live shows began to become an option once again and they wasted no time in seizing the opportunity. The band worked to release Campbell’s debut album Livin' and Other Western Ideas in 2021, combining elements of rockabilly, western swing, and good old-fashioned honky tonk. The result was a brisk, invigorating album that feels as fresh as it does familiar.

In 2023 the band worked alongside James McKenty on the 2024 release of Gonna Have a Ball Tonight!, Campbell’s sophomore record; an eclectic collection of songs recorded live off the floor by McKenty. The band has enjoyed worldwide coverage and airplay since, spanning from across North America to Europe and beyond. 2024 also saw the release of He Said She Said, the first single from a third upcoming album.

With the success of the first two albums, and new singles to come, Campbell and The Meter Cheaters have pursued a tour schedule of more than 195 shows a year, with highlights in 2025 being - multiple tours, working alongside Chris Spedding on "A Rockabilly Boogie", a Tribute to Robert Gordon, opening for The Jim Cuddy Band, backing up recent JUNO award winners, Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys with Paul Brandt, and the anticipated release of Campbell's 3rd album."

Melissa Payne 

Melissa Payne, hailing from Ennismore, Ontario, has made a lasting impact on the music scene, and her journey has only just begun. Originally rooted in old-time fiddle and traditional Celtic music, Melissa has now blossomed into a successful solo artist with three full-length albums under her belt.

Melissa's live performances have garnered critical acclaim, and she has had the privilege of collaborating with some of Canada's biggest names in music. Notable guest collaborators include Neil Young, Blue Rodeo, and Matt Mays among others. 

Her latest single, "So Real," has been receiving positive reviews and is a testament to her honest and vulnerable approach to songwriting. Melissa's dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with her audience through her heartfelt music is sure to win over both dedicated fans and first-time listeners.

With her unique blend of old-time influences, remarkable talent, and notable collaborations, Melissa Payne continues to leave her mark on the musical landscape, and her star is set to rise even higher.