Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Aug
1
to Aug 2

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

  • Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill (map)
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The Girls are back in town for the second round of our regular Ladies Night deep in the heart of Montreal! This month we have the pleasure of welcoming Erika Lamon (10:50pm), Rachel Dara and Silka Weil! Each performer will delight you with a range of covers and originals for 45 minutes, starting at 9pm and ending at 12:30am! See you there!

Erika Lamon:
Folk-rock songstress Erika Lamon has been charming audiences since 2013 with her dreamy sound. Notable releases include "Omen" (2020), semi-finalist in the international Unsigned Only Music Competition, and her full-length record "Hues" (2022). Erika is currently based in Montreal, QC, where she is working on new material.

Rachel Dara:
Rachel Dara recorded her debut album “The Next Big Invention" with renowned record producer Mark Howard in Nova Scotia. Mark crafted the album on a 75 year old mic for a Joni Mitchell essence, to whom he compared her. In 2023, the young Montrealer won two ISSA awards in Atlanta.

Silka Weil:
Silka Weil's folksy, pop-rock sound draws inspiration from vintage pop and contemporary artists, with a particular affection for late 90's women such as Alanis Morissette, PJ Harvey and Dido.

Misha Bear:
Misha Bear, an Australian singer-songwriter, recently relocated to Montreal last June! With a discography spanning 5 albums and 2 EPs since 2014, her music resonates deeply with audiences, blending heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies. Prepare to be captivated by her unique sound!

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Gananoque Winter Palooza at The 1000 Islands History Museum
Feb
20
12:30 p.m.12:30

Gananoque Winter Palooza at The 1000 Islands History Museum

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Erika Lamon will be performing in her quartet as part of the Winter Palooza celebrations at the 1000 Islands History Museum in Gananoque, Ontario. This performance will be part of on-going festivities, as families will be welcomed to walk around and enjoy various activities happening throughout the museum.

Schedule of Events
10:30am - 12:30pm: Crafts with Majella
11am - 2pm: Face Painting
12:30pm - 3pm: Performance by Erika Lamon

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Erika Lamon Album Release Party with Michael C. Duguay
Sep
24
8:00 p.m.20:00

Erika Lamon Album Release Party with Michael C. Duguay

Come party at BLUMartini to celebrate the album release of Kingston's very own folk-rock songstress, Erika Lamon!

About this event

Come party at BLUMartini to celebrate the release of Erika Lamon’s first album, Hues! Joined on-stage by Max Nolet (guitar, keys), Alexander Tikhnenko (bass), and Justin André (drums), Erika is pleased to present her new folk-rock ethos alongside old favourite tunes. Songsmith Michael C. Duguay will be kicking off the evening, joined onstage by his friend and collaborator Jason Mercer on upright bass and banjo. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

TIME: Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Both seated and standing options will be available.

Saturday, September 24th at the BLUMartini (Kingston, ON).

TICKETS: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite (service fees apply) or at the door the day of.

Purchase your Eventbrite Tickets here!

About Michael C. Duguay

“Every song tells a story, but not every songwriter can tell a story the way Duguay can.” -Dominionated

Michael C. Duguay is a writer, musician, producer, and community organizer based out of Kingston/Wolfe Island. First gaining recognition as a versatile and uniquely charismatic multi-instrumental supporting player in the early 2000’s, Michael has contributed to dozens of critically acclaimed Canadian indie, folk, and experimental albums. A fervent collaborator and community builder, Michael’s genre-fluid and multidisciplinary projects feature a diverse and revolving cast of contributing members from across North America, and he is a regular collaborator of other projects including recent Polaris nominees Joyful Joyful, The Burning Hell, Sing Leaf, Weird Lines, Steven Lambke, David Parker, and award-winning Nova Scotian chamber ensemble New Hermitage. Known for his profound and literary lyrical style, Michael is a pop songsmith at his core, but with projects as far-ranging as traditional folk, avant-garde drone, and electronic music, Michael is as comfortable on bluegrass stages as he is in DIY punk and experimental music spaces. The threads which tie these diverse projects together are a consistently radical conceptual practice, inclusive collaboration, and a fearless emotional honesty.

For this performance, Michael will be joined by his friend and collaborator Jason Mercer (Ron Sexsmith, Ani Difranco, Bourbon Tabernacle Choir) on upright bass and banjo.

Listen to Duguay’s music on Bandcamp or other streaming platforms.

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Intimate Duo Campfire Show
Aug
25
6:00 p.m.18:00

Intimate Duo Campfire Show

Erika will be performing an intimate, duo, French & English set at Rotary Park in Kingston. Located at 1280 Coverdale Drive, the park sits beside one of the main entrances to the Lemoine Point Conservation Area. This is part of the City of Kingston’s annual Campfire musical series, organized by the Heritage Services department.

Free to attend, intimate, outdoor, acoustic! Join Erika in this special 2-hour set of mixed French & English songs.

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Intimate Duo Campfire Show
Aug
4
6:00 p.m.18:00

Intimate Duo Campfire Show

  • The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum (map)
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Erika will be performing an intimate, duo, French & English set at The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum at Grass Creek Park. This is part of the City of Kingston’s annual Campfire musical series, organized by the Heritage Services department.

Free to attend, intimate, outdoor, acoustic! Join Erika in this special 2-hour set of mixed French & English songs.

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SPRING REVERB - Opening for Lowest of the Low
Jun
3
7:30 p.m.19:30

SPRING REVERB - Opening for Lowest of the Low

KPP Concerts presents the inaugural SPRING REVERB, June 1-4! SPRING REVERB will celebrate and promote the Kingston music scene, welcoming fans, media, and music industry professionals from across Canada. In addition to concerts, there's lots of free panels and talks giving audiences and artists a chance to learn more about the Canadian music scene. Check out all the SPRING REVERB info here!


The ticket you are about to purchase is for:
LOWEST OF THE LOW, OAKRIDGE AVE., ERIKA LAMON, LOTUS SHAKER
JUNE 3 - THE ALE HOUSE

Presented by Downtown BIA

With generous support from Kingston Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Community Foundations for Kingston & Area

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HomeGrown Live Concert Series (Livestream)
Jan
7
10:00 a.m.10:00

HomeGrown Live Concert Series (Livestream)

I’m pleased to be part of the Homegrown Live Music Productions local Concert Series for 2022. More details, including exact date and time, to be confirmed! Updates can also be found here: https://homegrownlive.ca/

Funded in part by a Kingston Arts Council/City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) Project Grant, the HomeGrown Live Concert Series includes seven performances, both in person and online via our YouTube channel, involving 22 Kingston-based musicians. Four performances will have a small live audience (subject to applicable local public health guidelines), and three will be strictly livestream via YouTube.

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Live at Springer Market Square
Sep
22
12:00 p.m.12:00

Live at Springer Market Square

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Join Erika Lamon for an intimate, outdoors concert at the heart of downtown Kingston, Springer Market Square. Music will begin at 12pm and end at 1pm, with no intermission. This concert is a free event, and part of the Love Kingston Marketplace musical performances. Arrive early to pick your seat at one of the patio tables or bring your own lawn chairs. All public health guidelines will be closely followed including physical distancing requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone in attendance.

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Happy Hour at Home Live Music Series (Facebook Live)
Aug
21
4:00 p.m.16:00

Happy Hour at Home Live Music Series (Facebook Live)

Join Erika Lamon from 4-5pm for Happy Hour at Home on the Kingstonist’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/314218096448942/ The show will be Online with Facebook Live.

Thanks to Spearhead Brewing Company, DeskHouse Study Club and Kingston Live for your ongoing support.

*Stock up for the weekend at Spearheadbeer.com and save 10% with the promo code 'KingstonistOne'

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Artfest KingstonOnline Event
Jul
1
to Jul 4

Artfest KingstonOnline Event

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Artfest Kingston is online this year! Shop 180 artists online for 4-days. Live Stream programming DAILY at 2pm. Featuring artists, live music, stories, interviews, fun activities, contests and more! Find out more on the website! The Artfest Online Shows will be hosted by Lory MacDonald with special guests, live music, artists interviews, videos, children’s art activities and more. Live music will be featured daily from July 1st - July 4th at 2pm.

FREE Livestream Show on Zoom and Facebook: Register Here

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Music Made in Kingston: Erika Lamon, Miss Emily, Greg Ball
Jun
26
8:00 p.m.20:00

Music Made in Kingston: Erika Lamon, Miss Emily, Greg Ball

Music Made in Kingston: Erika Lamon, Miss Emily & Greg Ball
Hosted by Bill Welychka
Friday, June 26, 8 pm // Facebook live
TUNE IN at: https://www.facebook.com/stayinkingston/videos/719701445495334/UzpfSTkyMDQ1MTg3NTk6MTAxNTg3NjkyOTc4NTg3NjA/

With a sound steeped in reverie, reminiscent of Jewel, Dido, and Lucy Rose, folk-rock songstress Erika Lamon’s songs are the outcries of a soul speaking its truth. Carried on captivating melodies, her lyrics will feel like they left your own lips. By the time she released her first single in 2016, Erika Lamon was already a household name in her hometown of Kingston. She released her self-titled debut EP in October 2017 and would spend the next two years performing in tandem with her guitarist. In September 2019, Erika toured from Wolfe Island to PEI.

Miss Emily’s performances are foot-stomping, heart-wrenching adventures in rhythm, blues, jazz, and rock and roll. For 15 years she has captivated listeners across Canada, the US and the United Kingdom with her unique combination of passion and talent. Her new record takes the listener on a tour of her experiences and musical influences under the guidance of The Tragically Hip’s Gord Sinclair as producer/co-writer/bass player and bandmate Rob Baker as lead guitarist/co-writer. In early 2020, Miss Emily won two Maple Blues Awards: new artist and female vocalist of the year.

Greg Ball has weaved in and out of the Kingston music scene for almost 15 years. He uses his song-writing as a way to interpret and process these observations, as well as his own frustrations and curiosities. Greg is signed under Paul Langlois' record label Ching Music and is a card-carrying member of the Campfire Liars Club. He is constantly writing new material and after almost having paid off his last couple tours, you might see another one out of him after the apocalypse is over!

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Jakel and Erika Lamon Live at Musiiki Cafe
Mar
5
5:00 p.m.17:00

Jakel and Erika Lamon Live at Musiiki Cafe

Join Jakel and Erika Lamon at this PWYC or suggested 10$ matinée show at Musiikki Café, Kingston.

Jakel
Jakel is an indie alternative artist based in Ottawa, Ontario. Her broad vocal range, captivating melodies and inventive, yet accessible, songwriting bring to mind artists such as Joni Mitchell, Feist and Florence and the Machine.

Website: www.jakel.ca
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/085Efj9wtFdWq6OBeQIWwx?si=nuM3SfToSii7JsztDlvyeQ

Erika Lamon
Folk-rock songstress Erika Lamon is based out of Kingston, ON. With a sound steeped in reverie and reminiscent of Jewel, Dido and Lucy Rose, her music has taken her all the way to PEI on her fall tour. She released her self-titled debut EP in October 2017.

Website: www.erikalamon.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tMxWqDjeN8rqFtfGAJCce?si=wNaNlriCQbmkCwkNrCEkFQ

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Tour: Spitfire Café (Brockville, ON)
Sep
27
7:00 p.m.19:00

Tour: Spitfire Café (Brockville, ON)

Join Erika Lamon as she takes her Folk-Rock tunes from Kingston to PEI. Sharing the stage with talented local act, Tao Lynn Hipwell, she presents a show complete with lush electric guitar arrangements, refined acoustic riffs, and vocal harmonies from which her lyrics flourish.

Tao Lynn Hipwell: 7pm-8:30pm
https://www.taolynnhipwell.com/

Erika Lamon: 8:30pm-10pm
www.erikalamon.com

Cover: $10 or PWYC

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Tour: Le Murdoch (Sherbrooke, QC)
Sep
26
8:00 p.m.20:00

Tour: Le Murdoch (Sherbrooke, QC)

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Tour: Baba's Lounge (Charlottetown, PEI)
Sep
24
9:00 p.m.21:00

Tour: Baba's Lounge (Charlottetown, PEI)

Join Erika Lamon as she takes her Folk-Rock tunes from Kingston to PEI. Sharing the stage with talented local act, Nikkie Gallant, she presents a show complete with lush electric guitar arrangements, refined acoustic riffs, and vocal harmonies from which her lyrics flourish.

Nikkie Gallant: 9pm-10pm

Nikkie Gallant is a singer/songwriter from Summerside, PEI. She writes unreserved pop music, with sparks of folk and bluesy rock. She has been noted for her work, earning multiple Music PEI Awards nominations, including Songwriter of the Year.

Erika Lamon: 10pm-11pm

www.erikalamon.com

Cover: $10

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Tour: Barfly (Montreal, QC)
Sep
22
5:00 p.m.17:00

Tour: Barfly (Montreal, QC)

Join Erika Lamon as she takes her Folk-Rock tunes from Kingston to PEI. Sharing the stage with talented local act, dorian bell, she presents a show complete with lush electric guitar arrangements, refined acoustic riffs, and vocal harmonies from which her lyrics flourish.

dorian bell: 5pm-6pm

dorian bell is an interdisciplinary artist who forgets to drink water and loves the way it sounds. dorian plays guitar, creates music on computers, and avoids stagnant water (not really).

Erika Lamon: 6pm-7pm

www.erikalamon.com

Cover: PWYC

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Tour: Bar Robo (Ottawa, ON)
Sep
20
8:00 p.m.20:00

Tour: Bar Robo (Ottawa, ON)

Join Erika Lamon as she takes her Folk-Rock tunes from Kingston to PEI. Sharing the stage with talented local act, Somelake, she presents a show complete with lush electric guitar arrangements, refined acoustic riffs, and vocal harmonies from which her lyrics flourish.

Somelake: 8pm-9pm

Erika Lamon: 9pm-11pm

www.erikalamon.com


Cover: $10

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