Updated: Aug 23
The Dusty Drifters join forces with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Jake Lauzon for an unforgettable co-bill celebrating the best of bluegrass, featuring soaring harmonies, dazzling musicianship, timeless classics, and inspired original songs from two of Canada's finest acoustic acts.
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 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 DUSTY DRIFTERS
The Dusty Drifters emerged out of Ottawa in 2008. Spending several years hosting the popular Bluegrass Sundays at Irene’s they became one of the region’s most celebrated and recognized Bluegrass bands. They’ve since produced an album and have played many local festivals where they continue to gain fans of all ages with each appearance. Their bluegrass/new acoustic sound is filled with a mixture of fresh arrangements of old favourites and original songs. The lineup includes Paul Roberto (guitar, lead vocals), Stuart Rutherford (Dobro, fiddle, vocals), Anthony Bacon (banjo, cello, vocals), Brent Weatherall (Bass, vocals), and Gilles Leclerc (mandolin, vocals)
JAKE LAUZON
Jake Lauzon began playing the guitar at the age of 7 years old. Always drawn to folk, roots and bluegrass music, Jake quickly gained a reputation as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Through his teenage years, Jake’s passion for acoustic guitar playing flourished. Largely self-taught, he was known to spend hours with his guitar in hand, listening to his favourite players and navigating the fretboard. He has had the immense honour of showcasing both Canadian-made Boucher guitars, Gallagher guitars, Yairi guitars & most recently Avenir guitars. Now in his twenties, Jake maintains a busy schedule touring in a duo show with J.P Cormier.
Jake’s music has taken him all across the North American stage, including performances at the Celtic Colours International Festival, and Nashville’s renowned Station Inn. In 2021/2022, Jake toured the American Bluegrass scene as a core member of the Virginia-based bluegrass band ‘Nothin’ Fancy,’’ playing lead guitar and singing tenor vocals. In 2023, he was honoured to join Canadian Folk legends J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning on their cross-Canada ‘Leather and Dust’ tour. Jake’s solo guitar playing can be heard on his YouTube channel ‘FretwearTV.’
Summer 2026 comes the release of his first solo album titled Live Another Day. On the album Jake is singing his original songs, playing guitar, mandolin, banjo & bass on different tracks. The album also features many Canadian greats in supporting roles.
Look out for him in roots music scene all over North America!
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