Tianna Lee is a rising star in the Canadian music scene, known for her captivating R&B/Soul sound that blends powerful vocals with exceptional songwriting. Born and raised in Ottawa, Tianna has been passionate about music and dance from a young age, developing her skills and honing her craft over the years. With a voice that […]

The amazing Jimmy Cochrane and his mixture of rock blues and classic rock.
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.

Al Wood is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the blues and traditionally based roots music.

Al Wood and the Woodsmen are a double barreled harmonica-driven blues band. The Sound meshes an obvious respect and love for the blues with fresh thematic spins that unify audiences without losing the edge.

Wood's versatility delivers a personal flare by capturing the Chicago style blues traditions and merging a journey of hard core real country, melodic jazz with a diverse array of other influences.

Reviewers have described this internationally touring, Maple Blues Award winning band as “stripped-down, hellaciously rockin’ new blues with the distinctive voice and guitar-work of Murray Kinsley and a rhythm section that swings with reckless, casual precision”.
Much of Wicked Grin’s success is based on Murray’s stage presence and his ability to connect with and move audiences – this is what he lives for. He firmly believes that while his music is “roots rock” based, he can still deliver a message that will resonate with modern audiences, posing questions while encouraging them to dance and party on.
Murray Kinsley and Wicked Grin were awarded the 2014 Maple Blues Award for “New Artist” and were a semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, January 2019. Their latest album “Murder Creek,” released October 2018, has earned widespread industry acclaim and was a semi-finalist for the IBC Best Self-Produced CD Award.
Bassist Laura Greenberg has twice won the Maple Blues Award for Bass Player of the year.

With a number 1 Album on the “Roots Music Report: Top 50 Canada Album Chart” for “Painting Stars” (2023), a Sapphire video award in 2020, a top 5 Album on the “Roots Music Report: Top 50 Canada Album Chart” in 2019 for “Catch The Westbound”, and a nomination for “Best New Act” at the 2018 Maple Blues Awards, the LH Express is a soulful, fun-filled and electrifying musical ride!
The LH Express have opened for artists such as The Dave Matthews Band, Legendary bluesman Robert Cray, Australian bassist Tal Wilkenfeld of Jeff Beck fame, The Down Childs Blues Band, and The John Butler Trio.

Jesse Greene's talent and creativity draw from a diverse musical pallet, including blues, folk, jazz, classical and world music. Her complex and flowing melodic lines aided by her spirited and flawless execution can take the listener on a unique musical journey. With a rich and inspiring bluesy voice, she creates the perfect complement to her strong original songs, and her eclectic renditions of classics. Jesse's welcoming and heartfelt presentation make her performances a very special experience for each member of her audience. Jesse Greene is a driving force on her own as well as an enigmatic player, writer, and vocalist. The Jesse Greene Band won the Ottawa Road to Memphis competition and were finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. With multiple Bluesfest performances over the years and her blues hit Mojo Man that made and stayed in the Dawg FM top 20 for over a year, she is known as a guitarist with deadly chops and a voice full of soul.

Playing your favorite Classic Rock songs.

A five-piece rock band in Ottawa, Canada, that cranks it up to 11!
Hard To Rock fights for your right to party all night, and Rock and Roll everyday.

Sharon Cardiff is a Country-Rock band from Ottawa, Ontario.
Sharon continues to impress audiences with her emotionally-drenched and powerful vocals. Together with her brother, Jason Salberg (guitar, piano, backing vocals) they have created original songs that share the real moments of life, love, loss, and laughter.

Rachel Beausoleil (vocals), Rob Del Re (keys), and Mark Charron (drums), play popular tunes you know and love, with a jazzy twist! The Capital Fair are excited to have award-nominated Canadian producer and singer-songwriter Rachel Beausoleil perform on our main stage this year.
Rachel Beausoleil is a French-Canadian world jazz chanteuse, and award-nominated producer. She is proud to present Sol da capital, her first full album of original songs, in collaboration with Brazilian guitarist-composer Evandro Gracelli. She gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.
Internationally acclaimed singer, Rachel Beausoleil's vocals have been described as "endearing, enchanting, and entrancing," "vivacious, thoughtful, soaring, and silky..." We invite you to come and fall under the spell of the "Doctor with the golden tongue!"

Rick Rangno is one of Ottawa's most in-demand trumpet players. Recently retired from the Central Band of the Canadian Forces, Rick is now working full-time as a freelance trumpet player and teacher.
Rick has been performing professionally for over 40 years and has played the trumpet across the country from coast to coast. He has toured Canada, the USA and Europe and has performed with Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, the Funk Brothers, The National Arts Centre Orchestra and many others over his career. He can be heard on numerous recordings and is also known in his role as a composer and arranger. Rick Rangno and Friends offer a wide variety of jazz from across the years. This group includes some of the finest musicians in Ottawa, with each member possessing decades of experience in the music business, both here in Ottawa and across the country.

Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows! After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release 'Everything Now', an all-original project with special guest Jimmie Vaughan, and production by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar). The frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite continues to accelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.

Robbie Watson & 88 Acres Band is a Canadian six-piece Country Rock Band from Cornwall, Ontario.
Inspired by the storytelling of traditional country music and energized by the driving guitar sounds of rock 'n roll, the band blends the genres into a modern sound that is as gritty as it is polished.
The band features Robbie Watson on lead vocals and guitar. He is supported by guitarists Pat Regnier, John Locey bassist Jason Sauve. Keyboardist Jonathan Martin drummer Greg Poapst - with all members performing backup vocals.

The Barn Burners are a hot new Ottawa party rock band playing an eclectic and always energetic collection of the best country tunes from 90s, 2000s, and now.
Their energetic performances have been honed at Ottawa’s top bars, live country nights, and fairgrounds around the Ottawa valley.

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away there was this boy born in 1950 who had a passion for music and playing the 6 string. After listening to the British Invasion. Rick (Dad) formed a band in grade 8 with his buddies called " The Shannon's " who played their graduation and […]

Live southern rock.

Pleasing all ages with with music from Johnny Cash to AC/DC including many of our original material.