Red Bird Live

07/27/2026

Hi Folks,
We've got lots of quality, but not much quantity this week, as the summer rolls along.
Tuesday: Open Stage with Joey Vinegar (no theme this month, just come on out and play!)
Friday: Open Stage Jam from noon 'till 4:30
Plus there are camps going on! And more camps next week for kids, youth and adults. Check them out here:
https://www.redbirdlive.ca/summer-camps

07/23/2026

Get your tickets folks! this is going to be a wonderful performance.

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich....

07/21/2026

Join us tonight (Tuesday) for Open Stage with the one and only Joey Vinegar!
Sign up starts at 7, music starts at 8.

07/14/2026

Reminder folks, we've added a THIRD Steve Forbert show at Red Bird. This one is a matinee on Saturday, July 18. 1pm doors and 2pm show. The first two show sold out FAST, so don't delay on this one!

07/13/2026

Email subscribers found out a few days ago about the following NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Barry and the Blasters - Friday, October 16
Cara Luft - Friday, October 23
Joe McLeod Music with The Public Service Duo - Friday, September 18
Gentlemen of the Woods Record Release Shows - October 30 and 31
Dala - Saturday, October 3
Jane & Kyle - Thursday, September 3
Friends of the Fiddler's Green - Thursday, September 24

Tickets are going fast! Get yours while you can!

07/13/2026

Here is what's happening at Red Bird this week:
Tuesday: Open Stage with
Wednesday: Ottawa's ONLY Hip Hop Jam featuring Funky Colours and The Capital Syndicate
Friday afternoon: Open Stage/Jam from noon till 4:30
Friday Night: Steve Forbert (S0LD 0UT)
Saturday Afternoon: Steve Forbert (Tickets available via www.redbirdlive.ca)
Saturday Night: Steve Forbert (S0LD 0UT)
Sunday: Don Ross & Julie Malia (S0LD 0UT)

07/07/2026

‼️Ottawa, we are celebrating the launch of our new album 'Evoke' with you on August 28th live at Red Bird Live with my full band.
❤️ Ticket link here: https://www.showpass.com/mimi-obonsawin/

07/07/2026

We're back at it this week with Open Stage, Bluegrass and a GREAT concert on Saturday Night:
Tuesday: Open Stage with Joey Vinegar
Wednesday: Bluegrass Wednesdays with a NEW band: Bank and Fourth Bluegrass featuring an All-Star Cast of top notch musicians:
Andy McGuire on guitar & vocals (Bluegrass Junction)
Reid Warren on fiddle & Vocals (East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Pride Band)
Kevin Golka on mandolin & vocals (Concession 23 / Maple Hill)
Nick Strachan on guitar & vocals (Concession 23)
Larry Miller on banjo & vocal harmony (Cody)
and Pat Moore on bass and vocals (Maple Hill / The Monroe Sisters)
Friday: Open Stage/Jam from noon till 4:30
Saturday: Lindy Vopnfjörð with Quiet Sky

Pat Moore Kevin Golka Jeff Gleeson

07/06/2026

Due to overwhelming demand, we've added a THIRD Steve Forbert show. This one is a matinee and it takes place on Saturday, July 18 at 2pm. Doors at 1pm. Tickets on sale now via www.redbirdlive.ca