Live Events at Motel Chelsea – Until Sat. Nov 28th
Motel Chelsea offers you an escape to nature where locals, music-lovers, foodies, culture-seekers, and travellers intersect. Nestled in the Gatineau Hills, where the river and forest trails merge with a vibrant arts culture, the Motel Chelsea is a hub of natural and man-made beauty, and local community.
Here’s what’s on the lineup at Motel Chelsea.
Thursday, November 12 • STEPHEN STANLEY & NoELECTRIC Band with Jennifer Foster • 8:00 pm
Stephen Stanley & NoElectric return to the Motel Chelsea. NoElectric is Jason Mercer, fresh off the road with Ron Sexsmith on bass, banjo and vocals, Michael O’Grady, who’s just returned from a successful European run with The Pressgang Mutiny on accordion, tin whistle and vocals and Chris Bennett on guitars and vocals. Friends in Chelsea, Wakefield and the Greater Ottawa area, hope to see you there. Jennifer Foster kicks off the night.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Friday, November 13 • JAMES LECLAIRE • 8:00 pm
James Leclaire blends folk, roots, blues, rock, and classic country into deeply authentic songs where gritty storytelling, a gravel-worn voice, and hard-earned hope turn life’s struggles into powerful, unforgettable performances.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Saturday, November 14 • KATE WEEKES & ALASDAIR GILLIS • 8:00 pm
Gatineau Hills songwriters Kate Weekes and Alasdair Gillis pair up for an evening of original music at Motel Chelsea on November 14th. Both Weekes and Gillis have released new albums in the past year and will showcase these new works alongside multi-instrumentalist James Stephens & Brian Sanderson.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Sunday, November 15 • SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND: Ron Leary, Brent Smith, Christine Graves & Chris MacLean • 2:00 pm
Join local singer-songwriters Chris MacLean, Christine Graves, and Brent Smith as they welcome one of Windsor’s favourite sons, Ron Leary, to the Motel Chelsea stage for an afternoon of indie-folk.
NOVEMBER 19TH • CONNIE KALDOR — SOLD OUT
NOVEMBER 20 • CONNIE KALDOR • 8:00 pm (less than 20 tickets left!)
Connie Kaldor—singer-songwriter, entertainer, TV personality, and women’s music pioneer—is celebrating over 45 years in show business with her upcoming 19th recording, titledWide Open Spaces!
Connie began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence, her unforgettable melodies, and her emotional depth as a songwriter, she became a headline act on the festival circuit.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
November 21 • COMEDY NIGHT • JANGUS COMEDY PRESENTS: THE HORRIBLE SHOW • 7:00 pm
Featuring CHRIS BORRIS and WAFIK NASRALLA, with SAANYA NANDA hosting, this lineup is bringing the laughs to Chelsea, Quebec. Whether you like your comedy clever, dark, or completely out of pocket, this is your excuse to get out, grab a drink, and enjoy a night of live comedy.
November 26 • VALDY • 7:30 pm – 5 TICKETS LEFT!
Valdy—Juno-winning Canadian folk legend and master storyteller—has spent over four decades captivating audiences worldwide with his warm, witty songs, selling half a million albums and turning life’s small moments into unforgettable music.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
November 27 • MELISSA PAYNE & THE REDHILL VALLEYS • 8:00 pm
Melissa Payne, hailing from Ennismore, Ontario, has made a lasting impact on the music scene, and her journey has only just begun. Originally rooted in old-time fiddle and traditional Celtic music, Melissa has now blossomed into a successful solo artist with three full-length albums under her belt.
With powerful, earthy harmonies, rootsy guitar licks, and timeless lyrics, The Redhill Valleys emerged with a force onto the Canadian music scene in 2016. After releasing their two-part EP, Travel Well, in 2022, The Redhill Valleys’ single “Anymore” garnered significant praise, including winning first place in American Songwriter Magazine’s lyric contest and receiving regular airplay on SiriusXM’s North Americana, CBC Country, and Tom Petty Radio. Winners of Group or Duo of the Year at the 2025 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards, the band has built a loyal fanbase through extensive touring across Canada.
November 28 | CHELSEY JUNE & AMANDA COUTTREAU | 7:00PM
Award-winning singer-songwriter Chelsey June is stepping into a powerful new chapter. Best known as the former lead vocalist and co-founder of the celebrated Canadian duo Twin Flames, Chelsey spent more than a decade captivating audiences across Canada and internationally, performing more than 3,000 shows and earning numerous awards and nominations along the way. Now emerging as a solo artist, she brings that experience to a sound that is distinctly her own: a compelling blend of folk noir, Americana, and roots music carried by a voice that is at once powerful, vulnerable, and unmistakably hers.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
