Alain Tambay is a talented, professional musician, singer and songwriter who has been performing and touring for over thirty years. Alain performs and teaches in the style of blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Johnny Winter, George Thorogood, Keb’ Mo’, & Ray Bonneville. Alain is also proficient in the styles of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Alain was featured at the Kingston Limestone Blues Festival, the Toronto and Ottawa Music Festivals as well as the Mont Tremblant Blues Festival. He has toured Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, opened for Omar and the Howlers (from Texas), Miles Goodwin (from April Wine), the Lee Aaron Band and for Ray Bonneville. Alain performs frequently in Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

It's your time to SHINE at the Capital Fair! Show up and sing your heart out for all of our fair goers on the Main Stage in the Beer Garden! Tons o’ Fun for all skill levels, Shine Karaoke gives you a chance to strut your stuff to some of your favourite tunes with your friends and family, and with a library that updates monthly, and fun, friendly hosts - Shine has what you need! Shine Karaoke will be running their show Monday to Friday between 2pm and 4pm. Come out to the fair and Shine! For socials we are @shinekaraokeottawa on Facebook and @shinekaraoke everywhere else.

Past. Present. Future. Jimmy Cochrane has been performing for over 28 years. He has the ability to play the smallest of venues to large house stadiums and has opened for iconic bands such as April Wine. Jimmy is a singer/songwriter/producer and released his first CD “Busted” in 1998. He has played various venues in Ottawa and throughout the rest of Ontario and Quebec and toured throughout Northern and Western Canada. Jimmy has performed over 4000 shows during his career. He has a variety of material from Rock-A Billy 50’s, 60’s, 70’s right up to current classic rock and country songs of today. In addition to covering well known and loved music he has many originals to keep you dancing the night away. Jimmy always keeps the audience entertained and is always paying attention to detail. With his quick wit and his confident stage presence he is a “True Entertainer” and not just a mere guitar player. He engages well with any audience and provides a personal “feel” to his show.