Live Events at Motel Chelsea – Until Thurs. Oct 29th
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, October 8 • MARK WINTERS • 7:30 pm
Friday, October 9 • RAY BONNEVILLE • 8 pm • SOLD OUT!
Saturday, October 10 • TWO CROWS FOR COMFORT • 8 pm
Two Crows for Comfort are two-time MCMA Roots Duo/Group of the Year winners whose soaring harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and irresistible onstage chemistry make every performance a joyful blend of laughter, connection, and unforgettable folk-Americana.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Sunday, October 11 • THE MONTVALES • 3:00 pm
The Montvales blend fierce harmonies, fearless storytelling, and the raw spirit of the “feral outskirts of country music,” delivering captivating songs that are as heartfelt as they are sharp, honest, and unforgettable.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16 • BASIA BULAT • SOLD OUT!
Sunday, October 18 • WAKEFIELD WRITERS FEST • 2 pm – 4 pm
The Magic Among Us: Myth Music and the Stories That Transform Our World with Amal El-Mohtar and Charles de Lint
Award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Charles de Lint invite us into worlds where the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary begin to blur. In conversation with Kate Heartfield.
https://www.writersfete.com/
Thursday, October 22 • LIVE & LOCAL: LOCH NISSE MONSTER • 7:30 pm – PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Live & Local is a free, community-centered music series celebrating the artists who live and create right here at home, with select evenings hosted by a different local musician bringing their own sound, collaborators, and creative vision to the stage
Loch Nisse Monster brings heartfelt storytelling to the stage with a dynamic blend of alternative folk, indie rock, and country flair. Expect intimate lyricism, soaring melodies, and a performance that moves effortlessly between quiet reflection and full-band energy. Whether you’re discovering the music for the first time or returning as a fan, this Live & Local concert promises an evening of memorable songs, honest emotion, and a warm connection with the audience from this Ottawa local.
Friday, October 23 • KAT CHAPMAN + CHRIS LEADBETTER • 7 pm
Singer-Songwriter Kat Chapman relocated from Boston to Hudson, QC with her family in April 2025. Kat’s performances are attracting a new and widening local fan base. She has just put out a new single entitled “My Bird”, marking her first Canadian release! Kat will be joined by long-time band mate, Chris Leadbetter on acoustic guitar and mandolin! From humble Boston street-performing roots to sharing the stage with the likes of Boz Scaggs, Chris Isaac, Joan Armatrading and making an album with Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Indigo Girls), Kat’s songwriting journey continues to unfold into an exciting new chapter!
https://events.humanitix.com/
Saturday, October 24 • THE DUSTY DRIFTERS WITH JAKE LAUZON • 8 pm
The Dusty Drifters join forces with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Jake Lauzon for an unforgettable co-bill celebrating the best of bluegrass, featuring soaring harmonies, dazzling musicianship, timeless classics, and inspired original songs from two of Canada’s finest acoustic acts.
https://events.humanitix.com/
Sunday, October 25 • LIVE & LOCAL: JULIE STELLA • 1 pm – PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Based in Ottawa, Acadian singer-songwriter Julie Stella (she/her) describes her music as moody, sad girl vibes. Some might describe her songs as nostalgic, while others might say they’re heartbreaking. Julie writes songs on her old piano to explore the complex layers of despair,grief and healing.
Growing up in a small town in New Brunswick, Julie was drawn to music of all genres. Many artists influenced her sound and her style, including Alanis Morissette,Fiona Apple, Chantal Kreviazuk and The Cranberries.
Thursday, October 29 • SPENCER BURTON • 7:30 pm
Spencer Burton returns with beautifully understated folk songs inspired by life in an off-grid Northern Ontario cabin, transforming solitude, nature, and quiet reflection into a deeply moving live performance filled with warmth, honesty, and hope.
https://events.humanitix.com/
