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- Doug Paisley, Canadian Folk, at Red Bird Live!Red Bird Live, Ottawa, ON
Hey Note Lovers, it's Carolyn here. Come join us Doug Paisley, Canadian Folk, at the Red Bird Live!
To make his first album in nearly 5 years, Doug Paisley stayed in his hometown of Toronto, playing with old friends and collaborators, and recording in home studios around the city. He spent the previous few years writing, and Starter Home showcases an already brilliant songwriter getting even better. The songs are rooted in the sound of folk and country, and influenced by the many years he spent performing bluegrass and American traditional music, but the themes are universal and expansive, not belonging to any genre. The recording itself is quiet, often only minimally adorned, showcasing Doug Paisley’s incredible voice and guitar playing. (from RedBirdLive, photo Dave Gillespie)
Listen Here -Doug Paisley - Drinking with a Friend - 2018
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Date: Sat May 17, 2025Time: show up at 7:00 to chat, music 8-10:30pm
Location Red Bird, 1165 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X4
Tickets : 35$ plus fees. 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. I’m not sure what I’ll wear but I’ll try to send you a photo of that the week before. (I’m saying hi in the photo below) 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!
- Call to book your seat: Canadian Guitar Quartet, at Gatineau City Hall!Salle Jean-Desprez located, inside Maison du Citoyen (Gatineau City Hall) , Gatineau, QC
Hey Note Lovers, it's Carolyn here. Come join us for a Canadian Guitar Quartet, at Gatineau City Hall for an evening concert!
Today's music:
To mark the release of their most recent record, we welcome the Canadian Guitar Quartet, which has established itself as one of the most prestigious guitar ensembles in the world. The quartet has performed with numerous orchestras across Canada and performed abroad.On the program: Bach, Mozart and Patrick Roux
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Time: Show up at 7:30 for a 8:00pm EVENING show. probably to 10pm with a short intermission. (This is not a breakfast meeting like the others in this series) There is a little bar open for pre-show cocktails and intermission too.
Location: Jean Despréz room, Gatineau City Hall, 25 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 3Y9, (Beside the Museum of History/ Children's Museum)
Tickets : TICKETS AND INFO HERE for subscribers. If you dont subscribe then…First call to book your seat. Then pay at the door $25 (you can use your series ticket or pay cash or pay a chequee. They don’t have debit/credit for entry at the door. You can use debit/credit for drinks)
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!
- Dave Gunning -Luminary Nova Scotia Folk - at the Red Bird!Red Bird Live, Ottawa, ON
It's a great day to sign up to listen to some Canadian music. Come out to a local venue with friends, buy a local beer, and enjoy some Canadian East Coast Folk.
Join us for Dave Gunning at the Red Bird!
With fourteen albums to his credit, Dave Gunning is a luminary in Canadian folk music. His journey, deeply inspired by legends like Stan Rogers and Gordon Lightfoot, showcases his talent for blending melodic sincerity with compelling storytelling. Gunning's music often highlights underdogs and tackles significant social and environmental issues, earning him widespread acclaim.
Over his career, Gunning has received ten East Coast Music Awards, two Canadian Folk Music Awards, four Music Nova Scotia Awards, and a Juno Award nomination. His ability to blend humor with poignancy makes his performances unforgettable, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere for his audience.
In 2022, Gunning released The Same Storm, an album written and recorded during the pandemic, continuing his tradition of celebrating everyday moments and giving voice to the overlooked. His journey from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, to stages worldwide is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication to his craft.words from RedBird, photo from his Facebook.
Listen here A Girl Like You, Dave Gunning
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Date: Thursday May 22, 2025
Time: show up at 7:00 to chat, music 8- 10:30pmLocation Red Bird, 1165 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X4
More info: more infoTickets : 40$ plus fees. It will sell out. 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. I’m not sure what I’ll wear but I’ll try to send you a photo of that the week before. (I’m saying hi in the photo below)
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! - David Renaud at Cafe EARLE Wakefield - Maison EARLE !Cafe EARLE Wakefield - Maison EARLE house Wakefield, Wakefield, QC
Hey, Note Lovers, it's Carolyn here. Come join us for David Renault at Café Earle!
David Renaud is an Ottawa based clarinet and sax player and multi-instrumentalist. We’ve seen him a lot of times at different places and it’s always amazing. Most recently, with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra at the NAC Fourth Stage. This will be a small venue evening of jazz and great food / drinks at Earle Café in Wakefield.
Date: Friday May 30, 2025
Location: EARLE house | 1 Chemin de la Vallee de Wakefield, Wakefield, Quebec
Live Jazz. Great music, Great musicians, Great food. 6 till 9 pm. (I think the music starts at 6pm. Maybe not. I recommend we show up for 6 and have a snack, sit around, chat)
Tickets : 20$ you can buy it closer to the event at his website: buy your ticket here in a few weeks
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!
