What we’re about
Welcome to Note Lovers - Live Music Listening in Ottawa!
This is a group where we welcome you to join us listening to good music here in town. We love local small venues, the kind of place we can chat together before the show. The kind of place we can meet the musicians. Most of the music is jazz, blues, and folk. But now and then some tango, flamenco, rock and musicals. If you are up on Sunday mornings, we do like a classical collection on the Quebec side so check that out. Festivals in summer.
Please buy tickets early when you want to see a show. Small venues with great musicians sell out! Out of courtesy for those on the wait-list, always cancel your RSVP if you are not coming.
I ask that you have a real portrait photo on your MeetUp profile because at these events we really are looking for you. Please look for me, sit with the group, and get to know others who like to listen to live music!
Good times!
Carolyn
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Green Day at Blues Fest!LeBreton Flats Park , Ottawa, ON
Hey, Note Lovers, it's Carolyn here. Come join us for Green Day at Bluesfest Friday July 18th 2025, at LeBreton Flats!
We can wander around and check out what is good at the time of course. The times and stages are not yet posted so I’ll be updating this closer to July. For now, I’ll just say I’m picking Friday for Green Day.
Date: Friday July 18 2025.
FRIDAY LINEUP:FRIDAY LINEUP details there. General admission access to LeBreton Flats Park on July 18, 2025. Includes all stages and all performances. Acts in alphabetical order include:
DJ Acro, Dwayne Gretzky, Fantastic Negrito, Four Eyed Muscle Man, Green Day, Jahmeema, N'nerjie, Les Shirley, Los Bitchos, Ron Sexsmith, The Commotions, The Linda LindasTime: I’ll post it later. Where to meet. How to meet. When to meet. Check back. doors at 5pm. goes late.
I’ll probably wear black jeans and a zebra colour shirt. How many women could possibly be wearing this? It helped people find me last year. I’ll update stuff closer to July so stay posted.
Location: LeBreton Flats Park, behind the War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Tickets : BUY YOUR TICKET HERE!
125$ plus fees - but you get many shows. Buy online. Bus is free with your pass. OC Transpo and O-Train service to and from the festival is included with this pass. Plan your trip: octranspo.com.If you want to, bring a lawn chair. Last year some days had rain. (and puddles. fun anyway.) Plan ahead.
THAT DAY: If you haven’t found me yet, keep checking the Meetup app Event Chat. Just open the event and scroll down and look at what I’m typing. I’ll be looking for anyone that RSVPs that they are coming until I find you. If I haven’t found you and you are lost, check your email because I will be sending you direct messages through the app to find you and that should pop into your email.
Please **RSVP -and cancel your RSVP if you are not coming so I don't spend the evening looking for people that are not there. thank you!**
Good times!
- Jens Lindemann Chamberfringe: Tribute to Trumpet Greats!The Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, ON
Hey, Note Lovers, it's Carolyn here. Come join us for Jens Lindemann and friends: Tribute to Trumpet Greats at the Great Canadian Theatre Company!
One of Canada’s foremost trumpet virtuosos pays tribute to the legends of the brass world. Internationally renowned and endlessly charismatic, Jens Lindemann takes the stage with a dynamic programme featuring classics from both the classical and jazz trumpet repertoires—works written by or made famous by the greatest trumpet players of all time. Known for his wit, versatility, and show-stopping talent, Lindemann moves effortlessly between genres, honouring icons like Doc Severinsen, Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, and more who helped shape the sound of modern brass. Joined by a smokin’ rhythm section, expect a performance that’s both thrilling and spontaneous.
(words from Chamberfest, photo from his website trumpetsolo.com)
### Artists:
Jens Lindemann-trumpet
John Geggie-bass
Taurey Butler-piano
Kristian Alexandrov-drumsDate: Saturday July 26, 2025
Time: Show up at 9 for music at 9:30
Location: Great Canadian Theatre Company | 1233 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7
TICKETS : 39$ BUY YOUR TICKET HERE!
Photo of me below to make it easy for you to find me and I'll update it with what I'll wear closer to the date. *please be sure that your Meetup profile has your portrait photo because then we'll be looking for you also. Please **RSVP to this meetup group if you're coming and cancel your RSVP if you change your mind. **
Good times!
- Alexandr Misko, virtuoso fingerstyle guitar at the RedBird!Red Bird Live, Ottawa, ON
Hey note lovers, come join us for Alexandr Misko at the Red Bird!
A German-based virtuoso finger-style guitar prodigy. Check out his videos
a little pulp fiction hereand a bit of A-ha.
Click the link to the Red Bird information and show pass to view his impressive bio. At 25 years old, he's making international waves and has played in Carnegie Hall. He won guitarist of the year through the UK magazine called MusicRadar. I just love how he changes the pitch repeatedly on a given string during his playing. Click the link and you'll feel it. fun! (photo from his YouTube "My New Favorite Riff")
Date: Thursday August 21st, 2025
Time: show up at 7:00 to chat, music 8-10:30pm
Location Red Bird, 1165 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X4
Tickets : 35$ Purchase online at BUY YOUR TICKET HERE!
I’ll be there at 7:00 to get a nice seat and you should too. We’ll sit around and chat in a cluster and the music starts at 8. As always, be sure to find me and the group. If your photo is on your profile, I'll be looking for you! Please RSVP to this meetup group if you're coming and cancel your RSVP if you change your mind .
Good times!
