Live Events at Motel Chelsea – Until Fri. July 3rd
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.
LOVE TO FOLK 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 – Saturday, July 4th • Fred Eaglesmith • 8:00 pm – OVER 75% SOLD!
2ND DATE Added: Sunday, July, 5TH • 4:30pm!
𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 is our premium concert series of 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐲, 𝟖𝟓-𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞! Your chance to experience world-class performances up close and personal— the way music was meant to be heard.
Fred Eaglesmith, the Canadian singer-songwriter and roots music icon, has spent over five decades carving out a singular path in the music world. Known for his raw, storytelling lyrics, gravelly voice, and unapologetic independence, Eaglesmith has become a cult hero to fans of Americana, folk, and country music.
Born in rural Ontario in 1957, he ran away from home at 15, hopping freight trains and living a nomadic life that would later fuel the vivid, working-class narratives in his songs.
With a career spanning more than 25 albums, Eaglesmith has earned a reputation as a prolific and uncompromising artist. His songs, often laced with wit, heartbreak, and a touch of rebellion, have been covered by legends like Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and countless more.
Tracks like “Time to Get a Gun” and “Freight Train” have become anthems for the disenfranchised, while his live performances- equal parts rock show and revival meeting- have cemented his status as a must-see act.
Tickets: July 4 at 8:00 pm – https://www.showpass.com/
Tickets: July 5 at 4:30 pm – https://www.showpass.com/
Thursday, June 18 • Live & Local with Sarah Segal-Lazar • 7:30 pm
Live & Local is a free, community-centered music series celebrating the artists who live and create right here at home, with select Thursday evenings hosted by a different local musician bringing their own sound, collaborators, and creative vision to the stage. Each night features a full set from the host followed by an open, collaborative jam—no two nights the same, always free, always local, always live.
This is a pass-the-hat event—please help support and show your appreciation for the featured artist by contributing what you can.
Fresh off a string of sold-out shows across Australia, Sarah Segal-Lazar hits Motel Chelsea with a show built to sweep you off your feet. A 2024 nominee for Folk Music Ontario’s Recording Artist of the Year, she’s quickly becoming an artist audiences don’t just discover—they follow.
This special performance kicks off a summer of coast-to-coast touring with two distinct sets: Songs of Land and Songs of Sea. Blending original material with carefully chosen covers, the night travels from grounded, earthy ballads to windswept, saltwater anthems—stories of home, longing, departure, and return. Expect marrow-melting vocals, captivating storytelling, and songs that you’ll be humming all the way home.
Friday, June 19 • Jim Bryson • 8:00 pm — Just announced!
Jim Bryson is a National Folk Award-nominated Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Record Maker. He has released a number of recordings in all kinds of popular formats and in places all over the map. His most recent project is “Combinations 1+1”, a “rotating cast singles project” which debuted with Jason Tait and John K Samson this last September of 2024.
Jim also has an ongoing project, a series of $30 singles called “Survival Tactics”, meant as an offset to the pennies per glass Spotify/Streaming world we now live in.
Jim’s 2000 Debut “The Occasionals” was recently named a Top 10 record of the 2000’s by Americana UK!
Aside from singing and strumming his own golden hits, Jim produces records out of his Fixed Hinge Studio Recordings shed. His production work has been acknowledged by The Juno Awards, The Canadian Folk Music Awards and The Americana Music Awards.
Recent releases of note are Juno Nominee Suzie Ungerleider’s “My Name Is Suzie Ungerleider”, Kathleen Edrwards’ “Total Freedom”, Ken Yates’ “Cerulean”, and Good Lovelies Singer Caroline Marie Brooks’ solo debut “Everything at The Same Time”.
In one of Jim’s former lives, he traveled extensively as a side player for artists such as Kathleen Edwards, The Weakerthans and The Tragically Hip.
In another of these former lives, he toured all across the basements and halls and legions and clubs of North America as a member of the Canadian Pop Punk band Punchbuggy (1994-1996)
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Saturday, June 20 • CKCU Live Broadcast from Motel Chelsea – Canadian Spaces & The Back 40 • 10:00 am-1:00 pm
On Saturday, June 20th, from 10 am to 1 pm, CKCU FM will broadcast two popular programs – Canadian Spaces and The Back 40 – live from Motel Chelsea on both radio and video… and you’re invited to be in the audience!
Guests who will be chatting and performing live during the broadcast include:
Canadian Spaces: 10 am to noon
* Chantal Celine
* Christine Graves
* Clear (Sue Johnson and Christian Patterson)
* Jim Bryson
* Linda Vanderlee
* Loch Nisse Monster
* Vicki Brittle
The Back 40: Noon to 1 pm
* Keith Snider
* Luther Wright
* Terry Mcnamara
Reserve your table: https://shorturl.at/
Thursday, June 25 • Open Stage Hosted By Christine Graves • Starting at 7:00 pm
Join us for a magical evening of music, community, and creativity at Motel Chelsea’s Open Stage, happening on the last Thursday of every month. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to enjoy great local talent, you’re welcome here.
All talent is welcome — singer-songwriters, instrumentalists, poets, cover artists, and everything in between. Bring your songs, your stories, and your spirit. Or simply come to relax, listen, and enjoy a delicious meal in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Motel Chelsea.
The evening is hosted by Christine Graves, a celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and poetic songwriting. With a career spanning shared stages with icons like Buffy Sainte-Marie and Feist, and performances at festivals and theatres across Canada, Graves brings warmth, experience, and authenticity to the stage.
Friday, June 26 • Bob Wiseman • 8:00 pm
From launching Blue Rodeo into the spotlight to crafting wildly original solo work that fuses folk, improvisation, sharp wit, and fearless experimentation, Bob Wiseman remains one of Canada’s most brilliantly unpredictable musical minds.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Saturday, June 27 • Jangus Comedy Presents Andre the Alien & Friends • 8:00 pm
Get ready for a night of wild stories, unpredictable laughs, and out-of-this-world comedy at the Andre the Alien & Friends Comedy Show at Motel Chelsea! Produced by Jangus Comedy, this showcase brings together a stacked lineup of hilarious comedians for an unforgettable evening packed with sharp crowd work, absurd observations, and big energy. Whether you’re a longtime comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out in Chelsea, this is the show you don’t want to miss. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and prepare for lift-off.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Thursday, July 2 • Lennie Gallant • 7:30 pm
Lennie Gallant, the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the Year, delivers award-winning East Coast storytelling and unforgettable songs that celebrate resilience, humanity, and heart with poetic brilliance.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Friday, July 3 • The Paugan Dames with Special Opener Paul Hampsey • 8:00 pm
The Paugan Dames blend rich harmonies, old-time traditions, contemporary folk, and playful musical chemistry into a warm and captivating performance, joined by local songwriter Paul Hampsey, whose thoughtful songs celebrate nature, connection, hope, and the human spirit.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
