Performers
Two Stages, Twice The Fun!
This year, the Ottawa Christmas Market proudly presents two stages filled with incredible local talent. The Hotel Casino Lac-Leamy Stage and The Chalet Stage offer double the entertainment, so there’s always music to enjoy. From solo acoustic acts to lively bands, the lineup is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.
10 Cents Wings
10 Cent Wings is an Ottawa based rock band that has been around for over 15 years. The Wings cover a wide variety of bands including Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, Luke Combs, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bruno Mars and many more. They are really looking forward to playing the Ottawa Christmas Market for their 4 straight year. Hope to see you there.
Alanna J Brown
Alanna J Brown is a singer/songwriter whose songs encompass daydreams, wonder, love and honesty. Her ethereal voice is packed with layers of sensitivity and emotion, and her distinctive chord progressions are harmonically and rhythmically complex melding folk and jazz, reflecting her 30+ years of musical study.
Alex Goupil
Alex Goupil is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Ottawa whose alternative indie pop displays a wide range of emotions and atmospheres from dark and brooding to soulful and inspirational.
Around The Clock
Around The Clock is a 5-piece cover band delivering a highly diverse set of the most recognizable Top 40 hits spanning from the ‘70s to today. This exciting party band lights up the dance floor and inspires the feel-good feels everyone’s looking for today. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to party, Around The Clock!
Beats ‘n Keys
As a duo, Beats’n Keys are unlike any other pair around, utilizing Jeff’s outstanding left-hand bass and highly trained soulful voice, the melodies are unique and elite while sitting atop Ottawa’s most highly sought-after drummer: Jamie Holmes. In any given set, the band can (and does) go from modern pop to classic swing, to funk, jazz, soul, r&b, folk, blues, country, and even salsa and disco!
Breakfast in Bed
Breakfast In Bed Music is led by Ottawa-based musicians, Michelle Gendron and Massil Ait-Ouali. When they aren’t performing as a duo, you can find them running their music school, Orleans Music Studio, kayaking down the Ottawa River, or sharing some laughs over a cup of coffee.
Capital City Trombone Quartet
The Capital City Trombone Quartet has been in operation since early 2020 performing with the Ottawa Carleton Male Choir and other groups. With an extensive repertoire ranging from classical to jazz swing, they are ready for any engagement.
Chantal Hackett Band
Chantal Hackett and her band are thrilled to ring in the New Year at the Ottawa Christmas Market on December 31st! Experience a night filled with dynamic pop and soul music, where every performance feels personal and unforgettable. Join us for
an enchanting evening that celebrates joy, energy, and togetherness!
Chase
Chase Van Dusen is an Independent Canadian Singer/Songwriter from Ottawa/Gatineau.
CHASE just released a 4 song EP entitled, “Blueprint”. This EP was produced by JUNO Award winning producer Siegfried Meier (Face to Face, KITTIE) and it was mastered by Troy Glessner (Death Cab for Cutie). CHASE. is currently performing acoustically in support of the “Blueprint” EP.
Charles Cleyn
Charles Cleyn is an indie folk singer songwriter. In 2018, he left a corporate tech job to pursue music full-time. Since then, he’s been writing and performing all over the world, picking up a Berlin Music Video Award, and being listed in the top 10 for Nashville’s biggest songwriting contest.
Derek McKinley
Duo: Derek McKinley is an entertainer and musician based in Wakefield, Quebec.
His style of original indie folk songs and doing Cover sets can be found singing around the region.
Family Music Show: Derek’s Family Music Show embodies his love for nature and animals through fun, comedic and upbeat songs that get people dancing
while encouraging children to care and cherish the natural world.
Erica Brighthill
Erica Brighthill is a local bilingual Franco-Ontarian Country Artist. She performs extensively across Ontario and Quebec and has shared the stage with artists like Dallas Smith, Boom Desjardins, France D’Amour, Rivertown Saints, and many more. With three singles under her belt, Erica is set to release new music in the spring.
Funk-A-Tron 5000
Funk-A-Tron 5000 is best described as an eclectic funk/jazz/hip-hop band with catchy rhythms that will get you off your feet and groovin’ to the beat. With their magnetic stage presence, and passion for engaging and entertaining the crowd, this promising band delivers a contagiously joyous vibe that works every time.
Gilles & The Blackburners
Gilles & The Barnburners is a jazz quintet comprising of Sara Everson (sax), Matt Kletke (keys) David Bolton (bass), Chris da Costa (drums) and Martin Laforest (guitar). The band plays well known jazz standards with an affinity for hard bop and ballads.
Holiday Saxophones des fêtes
We are a saxophone quartet who will be playing a variety of Christmas tunes to help get you into the holiday spirit as you take in the Ottawa Christmas Market. We are excited to perform a variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs and provide family-friendly music for all ages.
HOROJO Trio
2020 International Blues Challenge, HOROJO Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who was named the year’s Best Guitarist at the IBC.
Iyono & Brent
This dynamic duo features a vocal powerhouse with as lead vocalist for Ottawa’s “Hammerheads” and many years as lead singer with other music projects and seasoned musician Brent Hultquist, a multi-instrumentalist with 40 years of experience. They perform at local venues and beyond, blending their talents to create unforgettable music.
Jayla Kirkey
Jayla Kirkey is a full-time Ottawa-based musician. She performs with her band The Vandura’s, her duo – Steamy Boots (Scott Reeves), The Silverado’s (Alex McFarlane), and writes/records with Skyler Radmore.She fronts a Shania Twain tribute and co-fronts a Tragically Hip tribute.
Jazzy Little Christmas
You won’t want to miss the John Dapaah Trio and their highly popular “Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas “show.
The trio, along with vocalists Michael Curtis Hanna and Roxanne Goodman will perform traditional Christmas standards and Dapaah mixes in some special classical twists and bluesy elements to create a unique musical blend.
Jessica Pearson & The East Wind
Like the yellow morning sun inviting fields of sunflowers to turn toward her, Jessica naturally draws her listeners in. Her love for storytelling, drawing on folk, outlaw country, and Celtic traditions, is evident in her songwriting.
Jill Joans
Jill Joans is a dynamic roots artist celebrated for her soulful sound and vibrant stage presence. From the Rideau Valley area, Jill has carved out her niche with heartfelt acoustic guitar performances of both original compositions and timeless classics.
J’Ukebox George
Ottawa-born Folk-rocker J’Ukebox George delivers tunes from any genre with a different approach, using traditional tones of harmonica, banjo, earthy loops and outlandish homemade contraptions to stand out from the crowd. Add to that a deep bag of well-crafted originals, George performs with infectious energy every time.
JW – Jones
JUNO Award Nominee, Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, and 2020 International Blues Challenge winner, JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows! He’s performed with Buddy Guy, recorded with Jimmie Vaughan, and entertained audiences in 23 countries and four continents.
Kate Weekes
For her fourth album Better Days Ahead, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kate Weekes dove deep into “the liminal space created by lockdowns and cancelled plans” to unearth a stirring, picturesque collection of original songs ranging from Appalachian-influenced ballads to anthemic folk-pop to whimsical waltzes.
Kentucky
Kentucky is a solo acoustic rock and roll act whose must-see live show is a beautiful journey of original songs sung in his soaring voice, accompanied by powerful guitar work and stream-of-consciousness improvisation. It’s Rock and Roll for Right Now!
Klo E X Samie
Klo E X Samie emphasizes exchange and sharing, for their music is an opening to the soul, a unique experience with listeners. Bringing their musical experiences from France and Haiti, this unstoppable musical force delivers phenomenal performances throughout Canada.
Kristine St-Pierre
Kristine St-Pierre is a folk-roots singer-songwriter with soul-searching ballads and a rollicking bluesy flair. Kristine received a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination in 2018. Recently released her latest album, Love & Vulnerability, in June 2024. Laura Greenberg is an internationally touring professional bassist and 2-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for Bassist of the Year. Laura has played on JUNO, Maple Blues, and Ontario Folk Music award-nominated albums.
Landon A. R. Coleman
Landon A. R. Coleman plays irresistible acoustic pop influenced by the singer-songwriters of the seventies. Careful listeners will hear elements of doowop, soft-rock, and gospel, but everyone will hear something to tap their toes and sing along with.
Leverage For Mountain
Leverage For Mountains (LFM) is an independent folk trio, comprising of Nick Loyer, Jay Trépanier and Jeremy Flynn. The Gatineau band’s enchanting acoustics and dynamic vocal harmonies have contributed to their rapid ascent in the music scene
all across Canada. LFM’s on-stage synergy creates an electric atmosphere that captivates audiences, drawing them in with an irresistible magnetic pull.
LH Express
LH Express, led by Megan Laurence and Lucas Haneman, is a soulful, electrifying musical ride. With “Painting Stars” debuting at #1 on Roots Music Report (Canada) in 2023, this award-winning group showcases Laurence’s sultry vocals and Haneman’s
explosive guitar, alongside Martin Newman (bass) and Val Nehovora (drums).
Marquez The DJ
Marquez the DJ, has gotten attention from his peers and fans alike through his unique open format style consisting of house/electro, Afro-Latin, funk, rock, and hip-hop. He bucks the stereotypical fist pumping celebrity DJ trend, developing his own signature approach, combining his music knowledge, cheeky word play, and energetic mixing techniques.
Mathew Falvai
Mathew has performed around the world and now resides in Ottawa, playing Bluesfest, Jazzfest, the NAC, Chateau Laurier, for the Ottawa Senators, and more. Known for smooth and soaring vocals, vast repertoire, unique originals, and mastery of live looping. Creating an epic “one man band” sound of harmony and beats.
Mike Meunier Duo
Mike Meunier has been entertaining Ottawa crowds for nearly 2 decades with high-energy acoustic covers. Join him at the Ottawa Christmas Market for a solo performance as well as a duo performance with Scott Collins on the drums.
Moongate Trio
Victor Anastacio is a classical guitarist, composer and music teacher from Brazil.
His album “Moongate”, released in 2023 is a multidisciplinary album combining music and digital art. The music is written for classical guitar, flute and double bass, combining classical music, jazz and Brazilian bossa nova.
Nick Bordman
From Waterloo, Ontario, emerging country singer Nick Bordman is jumping right into the country music scene. “Nick Bordman has country music in his soul,” Marshall Ward. From down-south blues to country rock, Nick’s sound is captivating to all. Nick delivers a show unlike any other.
OK Naledi
OK Naledi is a high energy, Afro Soul music project featuring traditional sub-Saharan clean guitar lines, classic deep bass and movement-inspiring beats. Get ready to get dancing with OK Naledi at the Ottawa Christmas Market.
Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus
The Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus is the second oldest 2SLGBTQ+ choir in Canada. We are a non-auditioned choir, performing two seasonal concerts every year since 1986. We are proud to present the Ottawa Christmas Market with a flurry of songs inspired by our holiday concert: Spirits of the Season.
Pagode do Beto
Pagode do Beto is an energetic Brazilian samba band based in Ottawa/Gatineau renowned for its vibrant rhythms and infectious melodies. With a passion for celebrating Brazilian culture, the band brings the spirit of Rio’s streets to life, captivating audiences with lively performances and showcasing the essence of samba music.
Rachelle Behrens
With a distinctive and expressive voice, Rachelle Behrens blends her Latin roots, jazz upbringing, and love of soul and rock music with ease. Having graced the Ottawa music scene for over three decades, Rachelle’s collaboration with various live acts underscores her musical prowess. She truly is one of Ottawa’s most versatile singers. As the daughter of Latin American parents, Latin music is a big part of her repertoire.
Raw Sugar
Raw Sugar is a rock band tearing up stages and packing dance floors for 17 years! The band will have you singing along with their renditions of classic and modern rock songs and dancing all night long. Formed in January 2007, Raw Sugar has played over 250 shows, including Ottawa, Embrun, Kemptville, Almonte, Smiths Falls, Renfrew, Prescott, Finch, Kingston and more.
Renée Landry & The Cool
With their jazz-soul renditions of holiday classics, Renée Landry & The Cool create the perfect atmosphere to get you into the Christmas spirit. Featuring Renée Landry on vocals, Richard Page on saxophone, Deniz Lim-Sersan on keys & Josée Garcia on drums. Come out to sip cider & experience the holiday magic.
Rox Anne
Born in Smooth Rock Falls, Rox Anne blends her country roots with a modern twist that’s fun and authentic. In 2022, she released her first Country EP, with one song reaching #1 on radio twice. She’s spent the last two years focused on songwriting, networking, and intimate performances.
Roxy’s Proxy
Roxy’s Proxy is a two-piece band that calls Kemptville, Ontario home. They enjoy covering a variety of music from well-known artists, adding their own folksy twists to each song. This duo also enjoys performing their original music, which can be found on streaming platforms worldwide
Sam Stone
Sam Stone, a 2023 Ottawa Awards Jazz/Blues Musician of the Year nominee, is a rising solo artist known for her soulful, powerhouse vocals. With over 20 years of experience, she performs locally and internationally and is releasing new singles in 2024, starting with “Miss” featuring Tony D from Monkey Junk.
Samantha Christ François Quartet
Samantha Christ François, a Haitian vocalist, embarked on her musical journey at a tender age of 7 within the embrace of her church. Her early exposure to singing ignited a passion that transcended language barriers, as she effortlessly navigates between French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Créole, and Swahili in her performances.
Silent Disco
Welcome to Silent Beats Disco! Join us for our giant dance party! All participants wear headphones offering three channels of music simultaneously. Everyone dances together, but you control the volume and the genre of music you want to hear.
Skyler Radmore
Skyler Radmore is a Canadian singer/songwriter from Ottawa that blends an alternative indie rock with acoustic tones.
Soul Meadows
Soul Meadows brings a passion for storytelling through mesmerizing harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, crafting a sound that mixes raw energy with intimacy. Their music touches the soul and is rich with traditional folk, Acadian, Irish and Indigenous Influence.
Spencer Scharf Duo With Cindy Goldeberg
Spencer Scharf is a seasoned performer whose upbeat mix of folk, blues, country, bluegrass and Celtic features guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica & keyboard at various venues! Cindy Goldberg is a local drummer who is actively involved in various musical projects. Cindy also showcases female drummers through feature documentaries.
Spitfire 91
Spitfire91 is an Ottawa-based 80s/90s/00s rock cover band that will keep you dancing! Formed in 2009, they have 60+ years of combined live music experience and have performed all over Ontario. They create an energetic and entertaining show that can’t be missed!
Steph La Rochelle
With breathtaking vocals and heartwarming guitar, Steph La Rochelle is making her mark. She starred in productions of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, collaborating with Alex Lacamoire at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe. An old soul with a powerful gift, this songstress will always leave you captivated. Her debut, Factor-funded, JUNO-award-nominated EP, Wildflower, is available now.
Solstice
In Indigenous cultures, the winter solstice was a time to honour the natural cycles and patterns. A time for rest for animals and plants and a time for people to replenish this spirit, reflect and tell stories. Symbolizing themes such as rebirth, renewal, and the return of the light. As days start to grow longer, it is often seen as a time of hope and new beginnings.
Sussex
SUSSEX is a dynamic, 5-piece, vocal-heavy popular rock and dance band that has been performing throughout the Nation’s Capital and the Greater Ottawa Valley for over a decade! Playing all your favourite tunes from Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Bruno Mars, Queen and many more!
The Blind & The Beautiful
The Blind And The Beautiful is an acoustic blues/roots duo featuring explosive guitarist/singer/songwriter Lucas Haneman and powerhouse vocalist Megan Laurence. Their expressive, soulful sound blends blues and funk with bold melodies and finely
crafted lyrics. With seamlessly blended vocals and harmonies, they deliver captivating, original blues that soar with passion and energy.
The Hallions
Emerging Celtic Punk/Rock band The Hallions high energy performance will get your feet stomping, legs dancing, and heads banging. The Glengarry ON, group have graced stages small and big, bars and festivals, leaving their audiences of all ages and backgrounds energized and inspired.
The Huge Groove Trio
Coolified Jazz by The Huge Groove. This show will feature Kavita Thomas interpreting classic standards, originals, and coolified mainstream hits, accompanied by the piano stylings of Matt Evans, and held down by the double bass of Steve Hambling.
The Lionyls
The Lionyls are a five-piece Rock & Soul outfit based in Ottawa, Canada with an unmistakable sound and ability to make their audiences move. Inspired by rhythm & blues, funk, soul, and rock & roll traditions, they have crafted an organic sound that is both timeless and current, raw and refined.
The Strum Chums
Since 2019, The Strum Chums have been captivating audiences across Ottawa with their dynamic performances and an eclectic set list that spans generations. Whether you’re after nostalgia or high-energy tunes, The Strum Chums always deliver a performance that leaves the crowd thrilled and wanting more!
The Whiskey Ghost
Prolific and creative, this 5-piece Canadian band ensures every performance introduces new songs crafted out of a drive to give the mundane an “Intervention”, to play “Advocate for the Devil”, to bring back memories like a “Chime in the Breeze”, and to make everyone feel “18 Again”. “Canadian Cottage Rock” hits the musical palate with deep, flavourful compositions. Fresh originals are woven in with covers from those same influential Canadian bands in a way that keeps the good times rolling all night long… and beyond.
Val d’Avalon
Valerie Latreille is an Ottawa-based professional vocalist and a singer-songwriter. Her songs are available on all music streaming platforms under her stage name “Val d’Avalon”. It is with great excitement that she is joining the fun at the Ottawa Christmas Market to create a merry ambiance for your listening pleasure!
Valley Mountain
Valley Mountain is a country band from Ottawa fronted by the married duo Julia and Rory Mayhew. They put a modern spin on classic country, pop and rock anthems audiences have been loving for decades!
Vincent Bishop
Vincent Bishop, an Ottawa-based singer-songwriter, creates a neo-trad musical world with touches of country and beatbox. On stage, he skillfully uses his loop pedal and performs light yet heartfelt songs, mainly from his album L’amour serait bienvenu, delivering an energetic and captivating show.
Volume 8
Volume 8 is an eclectic folk rock band from Ottawa, Ontario. With humble beginnings, the band started as a group of educators and continued to grow, adding talented members along the way. With influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones to Amy Winehouse and Radiohead, the band continues to explore a wide variety of crowd-pleasing covers while also sharing originals.