Tag: music
Talented singer/songwriter Ron Mills plays at Gaia Java on January 23
Again this week we have another talented local singer/songwriter: Ron Mills. Ron’s songs are a blend of traditional folk, old country, blues and storytelling music that reflects his Northern Ontarioupbringing.…
JAZZ TO JAVA: How two guys named Paul ended up opening a coffee shop in Stittsville
(Above: Owners Paul Melsness (left) and Paul Jay in front of the coffee roaster at Gaia Java. All photos on this page by Barry Gray.) QUICK FACTS The two owners,…
Lynne Hanson brings rough-around-the-edges-folk to Gaia Java this week
Americana, roots music, rough-around-the-edges folk. Canadian songwriter Lynne Hanson prefers “porch music with a little red dirt.” Hanson songs are like a favorite pair of jeans. They’re rough around the edges, faded…
TnR brings a mix from country to classic rock to Gaia Java this Friday
The amazing and quietly efficient Sjef Frenken has been bringing a number of excellent musicians out to Gaia Java over the past year – we owe him a huge vote…
Guitar and sax duo at Gaia Java this Friday
Gaia Java welcomes Justin Orok (Guitar) and Zakari Frantz (Saxophone) for a music night on January 2. Regulars of Gaia Java will know both of these excellent musicians, each of whom…
Queens University students headline a special night at Gaia Java this Friday
Some months ago Mollie Roy (on the right) and Keli Jay (left) came in to entertain us for a music night. They are both in their second year of music…
Double-bill of Christmas music this Friday at Gaia Java
This week Gaia Java brings you two groups singing a cappella music for the holidays – both with strong local interest. If you are there at 7pm you will hear the cheerful group of youngsters pictured above.…
Recommended listening: Jim Bryson’s Instant Holiday Album
I ran into Jim Bryson last week at Quitters during the Parade of Lights and we chatted briefly about his Christmas EP, Instant Holiday Album. Bryson’s a Stittsville-based singer-songwriter who’s well known in…
Rick Hayes with R.W. Haller at Gaia Java this Friday
At this time of year, as the weather can develop a frosty edge, you might be grateful to live in a land-locked region safe from the storms that the sea…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus bring Christmas carols to Gaia Java this Friday
Thanks to the tireless energy of their Leader Robert Dueck, the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus has acquired a great reputation since their relatively recent creation. They have a couple of…
Yukon adventurer and musician Kate Weekes returns to Stittsville for CD release
With her new CD “Frost on Black Fur” in hand, singer-songwriter, dog musher, Peel Watershed paddler and activist, hiker, wilderness guide and seasoned touring musician, Kate Weekes has returned to…
Multi-musician Ceilidh at Gaia Java this Friday
Musician Kevin Dooley was going to perform with his daughter Deirdre and their friend Susan Sweeney Hermon (harpist with Acacia Lyra, whom you heard a couple of months ago in…
Gretchen Martin returns to Gaia Java this Friday
Back by popular demand, Gretchen Martin is playing at Gaia Java on Friday, November 7 at 7pm. Gretchen has played in the shop several times and always elicits a warm…
Sun on the Floor make premiere appearance at Gaia Java this Friday
Sun on the Floor is the creation of Linda Vanderlee and Bob Muller, with additional harmonies and inspiration from Nathalie Falardeau. They sing and play for the love of music…
Singer-songwriter Sophie Leger at Gaia Java this weekend
Singer-songwriter Sophie Léger weaves her luxuriant vocals together with solid instrumentation to form a rich tapestry of sound and emotion that delights, challenges and inspires audiences. The multi-instrumentalist (guitar, djembe,…