SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 | The Artichoke Hearts with Special Guest Annie Martel | 8:00PM

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 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.

The Artichoke Hearts is the indie folk-pop project led by Wakefield Quebec singer-songwriter Caitlin Dolan. Drawing inspiration from nature, mental health, and the complexities of human connection, The Artichoke Hearts craft songs that invite listeners to peel back their layers—much like their namesake—to uncover raw emotion and truth. Their live show is a rare thrill - a no holds barred fusion of piano, violin, accordion, trumpet and powerful three-part harmonies.

In 2024, The Artichoke Hearts released their first full length album ‘No Other Road’ to a sold out crowd at the NAC Fourth Stage, following their first Ottawa Bluesfest performance earlier that summer. 2025 has brought two new singles and performances at local favourite folk venues such as Motel Chelsea and Ottawa’s Red Bird. 

The Artichoke Hearts are delighted to be returning to the ever-romantic Motel Chelsea for their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day show. 

JOINED BY SPECIAL GUEST ANNIE MARTEL

A treasured local gem, Annie Martel has a gift for turning sadness into solace. She calls it sad lady folk—raw, emotive songwriting delivered with vulnerability, warmth, and a voice that lingers like a memory. Her performances land like a gut punch of feeling, softened by radiant charm and wry wit. It’s music that holds heartbreak in one hand and a hug in the other. Annie’s highly anticipated debut album arrives early 2026.