2024
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 18 March, 9pm at Minotaure (3 Kent): Cobra with Petr Cancura – director; Michel Delage – drums; Garrett Warner – guitar; Kyle Jordan – guitar; Deniz Lim-Sersan – keyboard; Chris Pond – bass; Erik Johnson-Scherger – violin; Mike Essoudry – drums; Olivier Fairfield – drums ; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 11 March, 9pm at Minotaure (3 Kent): lundi jazz: Linsey Wellman – saxophones, pédals, voice.
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 24 February, 5pm at Le Troquet (41 Laval): Alexandre Deschênes book launch: Alexandre Deschênes – voice, poetry; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 27 January, 8pm at the Fourth Stage (NAC – 1 Elgin): with Pony Girl: Pascal Huot – voice, guitar; Yolande Laroche – voice, keyboard, clarinet; Julien Dussault – guitar; Greggory Clark – bass, keyboard; Mili Hong – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxohpones, flute.
2023
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 10 December, 7:30 Spark Beer (702 Somerset W): Aylermas with David Jackson – guitar; Adam Saikaley – guitar; Mark Molnar – cello; Scott Warren – drums; Rory Magill – keyboard; Connor Bennett – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 4 December, 9pm at Le Minotaure (3 Kent): Lundi Jazz with Scott Warren – sounds; Olivier Fairfield – sounds, percussion; David Broscoe – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 27 November, 9pm at Le Minotaure (3 Kent): Cobra with Petr Cancura – saxophone; Michel Delage – drums; Garrett Warner – guitar; Deniz Lim-Sersan – keyboard; Chris Pond – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 25 November, 8pm at 135 rue Eddy: album release show with David Jackson – guitar, synth; Scott Warren – sounds, percussion; Linsey Wellman – baritone saxophone with pedals.
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 20 November, 9pm at Le Minotaure (3 Kent): Cobra with Petr Cancura – saxophone; Michel Delage – drums; Garrett Warner – guitar; Deniz Lim-Sersan – keyboard; Chris Pond – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Laval (QC) – Friday, 3 November, 8pm at Théâtre Marcellin-Champagnat (1275 av du Collège): with George Nehme
Ottawa (ON) – Monday, 16 October, 8pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): Yes No Wave showcase presented by Debaser. Solo saxophones with pedals. Opening for Gabber Modus Operandi and Rani Jambak.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 15 October, 10pm at Spark Beer (702 Somerset O): IMOOfest with LSD Trio: David Jackson – guitar, synth; Scott Warren – sounds, percussion; Linsey Wellman – barytone saxophone, pedals.
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 25 September, 9pm at Le Minotaure (3 Kent): Lundi Jazz – solo saxophones and pedals.
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 16 September, 7pm at DAÏMÔN (78 Hanson): Radio Hull solo baritone saxophone with pedalboard. Also on the bill: Instant Places and Wellington Sanipe.
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 16 August, 7:30pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): Light Leaks; an evening with the Lightproof Film Collective with Matthieu Hallé – improvised film; Linsey Wellman – baritone saxophone, pedalboard. ($10)
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 31 July, 9pm at Minotaure (3 Kent): Lundi Jazz with Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, pedal board.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 28 July, 9:30pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): Side By Side Weekend Festival with KAY-fayb: Yolande Laroche – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($35)
Montréal (QC) – Tuesday, 18 July at Festival Nuits D’Afrique: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Andrew Spencer – drums; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Sherbrooke (QC) – Saturday, 15 July at Shazamfest: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Andrew Spencer – drums; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Perth (ON) – Friday and Sunday, 14 and 16 July at Stewart Park: Stewart Park Festival with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Andrew Spencer – drums; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 18 June, 9pm at Spark Beer (704 Somerset W): Homegrown Series presented by the Ottawa Jazz Festival and IMOO. Solo baritone saxophone with pedal board and with David Jackson – guitar, synth; Scott Warren – sounds; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, pedals. (free)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 10 June, 10pm at SAW (67 Nicholas): Pique festival with KAY-fayb: Yolande Laroche – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($25-$50)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 4 June, 9pm at Spark Beer (704 Somerset W): IMOO presentation with David Jackson – guitar, synth; Scott Warren – sounds; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, pedal board. Opening for PPP (Pierre-Yves Martel, Philippe Lauzier, Philippe Zoubek). ($20 suggested)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 28 May, 9pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): Mind Altering Festival with KAY-fayb: Yolande Laroche – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Campbell River (BC) – Sunday, 14 May, 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Walter MacLean – drums; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Errington (BC) – Saturday, 13 may, 8pm at Errington Hall: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Walter MacLean – drums; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Victoria (BC) – Friday, 12 may, 8:30pm at the Upstairs Cabaret: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Walter MacLean – drums; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 5 May, 8:30 (doors: 8pm) at the Art House Café (555 Somerset W): solo baritone saxophone with and without pedals (2 sets). ($15 – in advance here or at the door)
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 13 April, 8pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): with David Jackson – guitar; Scott Warren – sounds; Jury Kobayashi – bass; Gary Jansz – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Opening for Balises (Éric Normand and Xavier Charles. ($20-$30 suggested)
Gatineau (QC) – Tuesday, 4 April, 8pm (door at 7pm) at des plages (for the address, contact Simone Provencher: sprovenchermusique (at) gmail (dot) com): with Simone Provencher – guitar, sounds and her acoustic ensemble. Also on the bill: Adrianne Munden-Dixon, Ben Bennett and Raphaël Foisy. ($20 suggested)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 2 April, 9pm at Spark Beer (702 Somerset W): IMOO show with Connor Bennett – saxophone(s); David Lee – bass; David Jackson – guitar, synth; Scott Warren – sounds; Linsey Wellman – saxophone(s). ($20 suggested)
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 27 March, 9pm at Le Minotaure (9 Kent): Lundi Jazz with Rakestar: Rory Magill – keyboard; Don Cummings – hammond organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – sounds, drums; David Broscoe – saxophone; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 26 February, 7pm at Spark Beer (702 Somerset W): IMOO show with Rakestar: Rory Magill – keyboard; Don Cummings – keyboard; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – sounds, drums; David Broscoe – saxophone; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 10 February, 8pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): with Kay Fayb: Yolande Laroche – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Opening for Lydia Lunch Retrovirus. ($25)
Burritts Rapids (ON) – Saturday, 28 January, 7:30pm at Burritts Rapids Community Hall: Blue Moon Live with Rakestar: Rory Magill – keyboard; Don Cummings – hammond organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – sounds, drums; David Broscoe – saxophone; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($20)
Ottawa (ON) – 10-12 January, 8pm at the Great Canadian Theatre Company (1227 Wellington W): With Ottawa Suite (a Rob Frayne and Paul Rainville production): musicians: Rob Frayne – director; Rebecca Campbell – voice; Megan Jerome – voice; Martine Courage – voice; Scott White – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alvaro de Minaya – percussion; Matt Newton – piano; Vince Halfhide – guitar; Mark Ferguson – trombone; Rebecca Hennesy – trumpet; Claire Devlin – saxophone; Petr Cancura – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone; Actors: Paul Rainville, Emily Pearlman; Dancers: Mary Catherine Jack, Robin Treleaven, Miriam Benoy. ($35-$55)
2022
Gatineau (QC) – Sunday, 23 November, 7pm at Le Minotaure (9 Kent): La Folie Du Nord with Mathieu Villeneuve – author; Pierre-Luc Clément – samples, keyboard, drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($15)
Oxford Mills (ON) – Saturday, 12 November, 5:30pm at Maplewood Park: Twilux Lantern Parade with Michel Delage – drums; Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Peter Gemmell – Saxohone; Petr Cancura – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 6 November, 9pm at Gigspace (953 Gladstone): IMOOfest with the IMOO Orchestra under the direction of Vinny Golia.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 5 November, 8pm at Gigspace (953 Gladstone): IMOOfest with Vinny Golia – saxophones, flute; Anna Webber – saxophones, flute; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute. (
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 13 October, 7:30pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): with LSD Trio: David Jackson – guitar, synth; Scott Warren – sounds; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, electronics. Opening for Dead Dead Gang. ($20)
Gatineau (QC) – Monday, 3 October, 9pm at Le Minotaure (9 Kent): with Rakestar: Rory Magill – keyboard, Don Cummings – hammond organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – sounds; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free)
Gatineau (QC) – Sunday, 2 October, 2pm at Stationnement Leduc (15 Leduc): Le Grand Bourdon de Hull (90 minute community drone project) presented by Radio Hull and DAÏMÔN. (free)
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 1 October, 11am at Eddy Street: Rue Eddy: Fête des Récoltes with Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free)
Sudbury (ON) – Saturday, 17 September, 3:15pm at Studio Desjardins (27 Larch): at Feuilles Vives theater festival. Laboratory: C + C (Théâtre Rouge Écarlate). Music: Pierre-Luc Clément – samples, keyboard, drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. Actor: Marc-André Charette, Director: Lisa L’Heureux. ($16)
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 10 September, 4pm and 8pm at Espace René Provost (39 Leduc): On n’a pas mangé de framboises depuis 1266 jours – music: Pierre-Luc Clément – samples, keyboard, drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Actors: Marjolaine Beauchamp, Maude Veilleux, Alexandre Dostie, and the voice of JF No. ($25)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 4 September, 7:30pm at Spark Beer (702 Somerset W): IMOO show – solo baritone saxophone. Also on the bill: David Jackson, Sheehan Jordan. ($10)
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, August 27 at Place Laval: 20th anniversary of Gatineau amalgamation with Simone Provencher – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free)
Lethbridge (AB) – August 1 at Wide Skies Music Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, vocals; Walter McLean – drums, vocals; Patrick Giunta – guitar, vocals; Modibo Keita – trombone, vocals; Linsey Wellman saxophone, vocals. (free)
Canmore (AB) – July 30, 31 – at Canmore Folk Music Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, vocals; Walter McLean – drums, vocals; Patrick Giunta – guitar, vocals; Modibo Keita – trombone, vocals; Linsey Wellman saxophone, vocals.
Montreal (QC) – Sunday, 24 July, 8pm at Scène TD – Radio-Canada (St-Urbain/de Maisonneuve): Festival Nuits D’Afrique with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, vocals; Robert Millicevic – drums, vocals; Patrick Giunta – guitar, vocals; Derek Thorne – percussion, vocals; Modibo Keita – trombone, vocals; Linsey Wellman saxophone, vocals. (free admission)
Guelph (ON) – 22 and 23 July at Hillside Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, vocals; Walter McLean – drums; Patrick Giunta – guitar, vocals; Jan Morgan – trumpet, vocals; Terry Woode – trombone, vocals; Linsey Wellman saxophone, vocals.
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 20 July, 7:30pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): opening for Lina Allemano’s Ohrenschmaus with LSD Trio: David Jackson – guitar, electronics; Scott Warren – stuff and electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone and electronics. ($15 suggested)
Big River (SK) – 14-17 July at Ness Creek Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, vocals; Walter McLean – drums; Patrick Giunta – guitar, vocals; Derek Thorne – percussion, vocals; Modibo Keita – trombone, vocals; Linsey Wellman saxophone, vocals.
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 9 July, noon at the corner of Eddy/Papineau: Festival rue Eddy with Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free admission)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 25 June, 1pm at Marion Dewar Plaza (110 Laurier W): Ottawa International Jazz Festival with Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free admission)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 11 June, 6pm and 8:30pm at Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly): Pique festival: solo electric baritone saxophone performance and with JOYFULTALK: Jay Crocker – guitar; Aaron Mangle – drums; Al Melnyk – synth; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. (PWYC – $40 suggested)
Kemptville (ON) – Sunday, 29 May, 2pm at Rotary Park: with Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba, piano; Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet. (free admission)
Ottawa (ON) – friday, 6 may, 7pm-1am at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): SAW Prize for New Works Exhibition opening, concert and after party – solo electric baritone saxophone and with or: Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar; Mélanie Mongeon – voice; Samuel Gougoux – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (free admission)
2021
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 18 September, 9pm at DAÏMÔN: With Fet.Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Gatineau (QC) – Sunday, 22 August, 4pm at Parc location TBA: solo baritone saxophone with electronics. Part of the Ondes en Plein Air concert series presented by Debaser, the City of Gatineau and the Vélo Culturel. (free)
2020
Chelsea (QC) – Sunday, 15 March, 2pm (doors at 1:30) at the Chelsea Pub (238 chemin Old Chelsea Road): with Medicine Chest la musique de Tom Waits. JFNo – voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – percussion; Christophe Pastor – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($20)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 11 March, 8pm at Pressed (750 Gladstone): with David Jackson – guitar; Scott Warren – sounds; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Opening for Alex Lukashevsky. ($5)
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 16 February, 3pm (doors at 3pm) at Le Troquet (41 Laval): with Medicine Chest the music of Tom Waits. JFNo – voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Paradis – percussion; Christophe Pastor – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($20)
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 15 February, 10:45 (doors at 10pm) at Le Troquet (41 Laval): with Medicine Chest the music of Tom Waits. JFNo – voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Paradis – percussion; Christophe Pastor – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($20)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 31 January, 7:45pm at Club SAW (61 Nicholas): Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival with Fet.Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. (tickets here)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 29 January, 7:30 at Cinqhole (5b Fairmont): Connor Bennett – saxophones, electronics; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Duck Toys, ecj. ($5/10)
2019
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 14 December, 7:30 at Gigspace (953 Gladstone): with A Very Ayler Christmas!: Bernard Stepien – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Scott Warren – drums, sounds; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. A celebration of life for Ron Sweetman. ($25)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 5 December, 7pm at Cinqhole (5b Fairmont): IMOO show with David Jackson – guitar; Scott Warren – sounds; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. In support of Drew Wesely – guitar. ($5/10)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 13 November, 7:30 at Cinqhole (5b Fairmont): IMOO concert supporting James Meger and Joe Sorbara. With James Meger – bass; Joe Sorbara – drums; Ellen Waterman – flute; Rory Magill – keyboard; Scott Warren – sounds; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/10)
Toronto (ON) – Saturday, 2 November, 9pm at The Rec Room (255 Bremner): in support of the WHOOP-Szo album release. With Fet.Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 1 November, 8pm at Club SAW(67 Nicholas): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. And some very special guests. ($10/$15/$20)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 26 October, 9pm at the Happy Goat Coffee Co. (35 Laurel): with Rob Frayne’s Drumswamp: Rob Frayne – saxophone; Petr Cancura – saxophone; Alvaro de Minaya – percussion; Liz Hanson – percussion; Mike Essoudry – drums; Don Cummings – electric piano; Vince Halfhide – guitar; Megan Jerome – voice; Scott White – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($15/$20)
Toronto (ON) – Monday, 16 September, 7pm at the Carlu (444 Yonge): Polaris Music Prize Gala with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 8 September, 7:00pm at Gigspace (953 Gladstone): IMOOFest with the IMOO Orchestra featuring Ingrid Laubrock and Tom Rainey: Ingrid Laubrock – saxophone; Tom Rainey – drums; Bernard Stepien – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Elizabeth Millar – clarinet; Rory Magill – trombone; David Jackson – guitar; Mark Molnar – cello; Scott Warren – sunds etc…; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also on the bill: PCP Trio, Jason Sharp. ($40/$75)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 7 September, 7:00pm at Gigspace (953 Gladstone): IMOOFest with Ingrid Laubrock – saxophone; Tom Rainey – drums; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also on the bill: Togetherness!, Martel/Grossman/Graham. ($40/$75)
Rouyn-Noranda (QC) – Saturday, 31 August, 1am (Saturday night) at Cabaret De La Dernière Chance (146 8e): Festival de Musique Émergeante with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($10/$15)
Montréal (QC) – Friday, 30 August, 9pm at l’Escogriffe (4461 Saint-Denis): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Presented by DISTORSION. Also on the bill: Motherhood, Year of Glad X.
Québec (QC) – Thursday, 29 August, 11pm at Maelstrom Saint-Roch (181 De Saint-Vallier E): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Presented by Unidsounds. Also on the bill: Motherhood. ($10/$15)
Toronto (ON) – Sunday, 18 August, 5pm atStackt (28 Bathurst): Wavelength with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Sudbury (ON) – Saturday, 17 August, 11pm at Townehouse Tavern (206 Elgin): UP HERE 5 with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Andy California, Camilla Sparksss.
Trois-Rivières (QC) – Saturday, 3 August, 9:30 at Café-Bar Zénob (171 Bonaventure): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Sigmund Fraude.
Sackville (NB) – Friday, 2 August, 9pm at Sappyfest: with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Saint John’s (NB) – Thursday, 1 August, 8pm at Water Street Dinner Theatre (110 Water St): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Motherhood, Usse.
Fredericton (NB) – Wednesday, 31 July, 8pm at Empire (117 York): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Motherhood, Usse.
Baie-Saint-Paul (QC) – Saturday, 20 July, 7:15pm at Le Festif de Baie-Saint-Paul (3 Saint-Anne): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Guelph (ON) – July 12-14 at Hillside Festival (Guelph Lake Conservation Area): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 20 June, 6:30pm at the Ottawa Art Gallery (50 Mackenzie King Bridge): New Works by SAW Video Grantees with Matthieu Hallé (cinéaste).
Montréal (QC) – Sunday, 16 June, 10pm at the Francos de Montréal (scène siriusxm): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 15 June, 7pm at General Assembly (5b Fairmont): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Presented by Indigenous Solidarity Ottawa (fundraiser). Also on the bill: Demoxide and Jayohcee. ($15/$20)
London (ON) – Saturday, 1 June, 8pm at the London Children’s Museum (21 Wharncliffe): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($25)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 26 May, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – keyboard; Scott Warren – sounds; Don Cummings – keyboard; Mike Essoudry – drums; Rob Frayne – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 25 May, 8:30pm at the National Arts Centre (1 Elgin): VivaFest with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, voice; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Terry Woode – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice. ($15-23)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 19 May, 2pm at Jamari Espresso Housey (5 Hamilton N): with Keith Hartshorn-Walton – Tuba; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 15 May, 8pm at House of TARG (1077 Bank): with Rob Frayne’s Drumswamp: Rob Frayne – saxophone; Petr Cancura – saxophone; Don Cummings – Moog; Vince Halfide – guitar; Mike Essoudry – drums; Liz Hanson – percussion; Alvaro De Minaya – percussion; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also on the bill: Isaac Isenor + Dennis Bass. ($10/$7)
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, 9 May, 8pm at La Vitrola (4602 Saint-Laurent): Suoni Per Il Popolo with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Opening for Jaimie Branch’s Fly or Die. ($14/$17)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 4 May, 5pm at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, 25 April, 8:30pm at Aux 33 Tours (1373 Mont-Royal E): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 4 April, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band: Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Mike Essoudry – percussion; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet.
Quebec (QC) – Saturday, 23 March, 9pm at Le Pantoum (76 Saint Vallier O): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Absolutely Free, Victime. ($15)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 22 March, 8:30pm at Église Saint-Édouard (425 Beaubien E): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Presented by Distorsion Psych Fest. Also on the bill: Absolutely Free, Red Mass. ($15)
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 2 March, 9pm at le Petit Chicago (50 Du Portage): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Guelph (ON) – Friday, 1 March, 9:30 at The eBar (37 Quebec): Kazoo! with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Animatist. ($10)
Toronto (ON) – Thursday, 28 February, 9pm at Jam Factory T.O (2 Matilda): Feast in the East with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Absolutely Free, Badge Époque Ensemble. ($10/$12)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 24 February, 1pm at Jamari Espresso House (5 Hamilton): with Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Linsey Wellman – saxphone, clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 21 february, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with David Broscoe – saxophone, electronics; David Jackson – guitar, electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
2018
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 19 December, 8pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Adam Saikaley – prepared zither; Linsey Wellman – baritone saxphone. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 16 December, 7pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): A Very Ayler Christmas! with the Bernard Stepien Orchestra. Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Patrick Sénécal – drums; François Gravel – keyboards; David Broscoe – saxophones; David Jackson – noise; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 30 November, 7:30pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): May the Waves Rise From it’s Floor with filmmaker Matthieu Hallé – film; Linsey Wellman – baritone saxophone. ($10)
Montréal (QC) – Sunday, 18 November, 7pm at Bar Le “Ritz” P.D.B. (179 Jean-Talon W): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also on the bill: Hélène Prevost, Nous Perçons les Oreilles. ($20/$10/$?)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 16 November, 10pm at La Sala Rossa (4848 St-Laurent): M pour Montréal with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Presented by Mothland (also on the bill: Yoo Doo Right, Teke::Teke, Black Legary). ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 4 November, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Connor Bennett – saxophone, electronics; David Jackson – guitar, electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 13 October, DAÏMÔN: Residence reciteal with Fet Nat. JF No – turntables; Pierre-Luc Clément – turntables; Olivier Fairfield – turntables; Linsey Wellman – turntables.
Peterborough (ON) – Saturday, 29 September, Navigable Straits (Sadleir House): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Guelph (ON) – Friday, 28 September at The Common Cafe: with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 23 September, IMOOfest 2018 (Gigspace): solo and with the IMOO Orchestra under the direction of Satoko Fuji.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 21 September, IMOOfest 2018 (General Assembly): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montréal (QC) – Tuesday, 18 September at Suoni Per Il Popolo (La Sala Rossa): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ste-Hélène de Chester (QC) – Saturday, 15 September at La Grange: with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 9 September at General Assembly: IMOO season opener with the IMOO Orchestra.
Berlin (DE) – 17 August at Wassermusik (Haus der Kulturen der Welt): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Mende (FR) – 11 August at Festival les Aériennes #2: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Fraisans (FR) – 10 August at No Logo Festival 2018: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Ottawa (ON) – 3 August at Bar Robo: solo and with Haolin Munk
Calgary (AB) – 26-29 July at Calgary Folk Music Festival: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Modibo Keita – trombone, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Big River (SK) – 20-22 July at Ness Creek Music Festival: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
London (ON) – 7-8 July at Sunfest: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rakesh Tewari – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice, Terry Woode – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
St John’s (NL) – Friday, 6 July at NL Arts and Cultrue Centre: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Trois-Rivières (QC) – Sunday, 1 july at Festivoix: with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Monday, 25 June, 7:30pm at Tartan Homes Stage (29 Lisgar): with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Presented by the Ottawa Jazz Festival.
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 22 June, 10pm (doors at 8pm) at O Patro Vys (356 Mont-Royal E): SOIR Festival with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Lemon Grab (8:30pm) and Télégraphe Jungle (9:15pm). ($12)
Toronto (ON) – Sunday, 17 June, 8:30pm at Emmett Ray (924 College): with Phill Albert – bass; Mark Zurawinski – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet. Presented by Somewhere There.
Toronto (ON) – Friday, 15 June, 9pm at Jam Factory (2 Matilda): with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Efrim Manuel Menuck, Fresh Snow and Scattered Clouds. A co-présentation of TONE, Wavelength Music Series and Boiled Records. ($18)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 9 June, 9pm Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band. Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – alto/baritone saxophones, clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday (Saturday), 25 May, 1am at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington W): Ottawa Jazz Festival 24hr Ramble – solo baritone saxophone set.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 25 May, 8pm at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington W): Ottawa Jazz Festival 24hr Ramble with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – keyboard; Don Cummings – Hammond organ; Scott Warren – sounds, percussion; Mike Essoudry – drums; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 25 May, 3pm at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington W): Ottawa Jazz Festival 24hr Ramble with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band. Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 20 May, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with the Adam Saikaley trio. Adam Saikaley – electronics; Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 20 May, 2pm at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington W): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band. Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – alto saxophone, clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 19 May, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – keyboard; Don Cummings – Hammond organ; Scott Warren – sounds, percussion; Mike Essoudry – drums; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 29 April, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – keyboard; Don Cummings – organ; Scott Warren – sounds, percussion; Mike Essoudry – drums; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
St Albert (AB) – Thursday, 29 March, 7:30pm at the Arden Theatre (5 St Anne): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. ($35)
Yellowknife (NT) – Sunday, 25 March, 9pm at Snowking’s Winter Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, lead vocals; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. ($20)
Gatineau (QC) – Thursday, 8 February, midnight at le Minotaure (3 Kent): Megaphono show with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Bonnie Doon, Century Egg, Lake Urmia. ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 14 January, 7pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): IMOO show with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – trombone; Don Cummings – keyboard; Scott Warren – percussion, sounds; Mike Essoudry – drums; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
2017
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 17 December, 7pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): IMOO show: A Very Ayler Christmas! featuring the Bernard Stepien Orchestra. Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion; David Broscoe – saxophone(s); Rory Magill – trombone; Mark Molnar – cello; Scott Warren – drums, electronics; Michel Delage – drums; David Jackson – guitar, electronics; Linsey Wellman – woodwinds. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 10 December, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet. Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Michel Delage – drums; Petr Cancura – saxophone(s); Linsey Wellman – saxophone(s)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 8 December, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band. Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet. (pwyc)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 6 December, 8:30pm at Bar Robo (692 Somerset W): Media Dream 2. Solo baritone saxophone. Also on the bill: Ripley Devolta, Polonius, live painting by KoAla SnugSnug. ($5/pwyc)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 19 November, 7pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): IMOO show with David Parker. David Parker – bass, electronics; Linsey Wellman – baritone saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 18 November, 6:30pm at the Bronson Centre (211 Bronson): Canadian Folk Music Awards with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums, voice; Patridck Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Terry Woode – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 17 November, 10pm at Groove Nation (410 Rachel): Mundial with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Modibo Keita – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 10 November, 10pm at Le Quai des Brûmes (4481 Saint-Denis): Coup de Coeur Francophone with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: La Fête. ($10)
Toronto (ON) – Tuesday, 7 November, 7pm at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas W): MomenTO with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Terry Woode – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice. Also on the bill: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, New Canadian Global Music Orchestra.
Harrison (BC) – Saturday, 4 November, 8pm at Harrison Memorial Hall: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Errington (BC) – Friday, 3 November, 8pm at the Errington Hall: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Coquitlam (BC) – Thursday, 2 November, 8pm at the Evergreen Cultural Centre: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, voice.
Ottawa (ON) – Monday, 30 October, 6pm at the Record Centre (1099 Wellington): with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (live recording)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 11 October, 9pm at Black Squirrel (1073 Bank): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet. Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Michel Delage – drums; Petr Cancura – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10 PWYC)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 1 October, 7pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): IMOO show – solos and duos with Connor Bennett – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 24 September at Bar Robo (692 Somerset W): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Scott Warren – percussion/sounds; Mike Essoudry – drums; John Sobol – saxophone; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Toronto (ON) – Saturday, 23 September, 9pm Matt Durant Studio (1041 Queen O): Feast in the East with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Petra Glynt, Zach Automaat, Joanne Pollock. ($10/$12)
Brantford (ON) – Friday, 22 September, 11pm at WKND Festival: with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. (PWYC – tickets)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 20 September, 9pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet. Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montréal (QC) – Wednesday, 13 September, 11:15pm at Casa del Popolo (4873 Saint-Laurent): Pop Montréal with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Pulgas, Gladys Lazer; Scattered Clouds, Absolutely Free. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 13 September, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm at the NAC (1 Elgin): workshop/laboratory with Fet Nat in collaboration with Le Théâtre du Trillium, Interactive Studio of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Zones Théâtrales. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – midi guitar, keyboard; Olivier Fairfield – midi drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – midi wind controller.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 10 September, 7pm at General Assembly (5 Fairmont): IMOO show with Laura Kavanaugh – electronics; Ian Birse – electronics; Mark Molnar – cello; Bernard Stepien – saxophone and/or accordion; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Faye MacCalman – saxophone; Scott Warren – percussion; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Kobo town Prairies tour:
Regina (SK) – 12, 13 August at the Regina Folk Music Festival
Edmonton (AB) – Wednesday, 16 August at Festival Place
Grande Prairie (AB) – 18-20 August at the Bear Creek Music Festival
Gatineau (QC) – Wednesday, 2 August at la Fonderie: with the IMOO Orchestra
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 27 July at Planet of Sound: with Alex Moxon (guitar)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 23 July at the NAC (Canada Scene): with Kobo Town
Sudbury (ON) – Friday, 21 July at River and Sky Festival: with Fet Nat
Gatineau (QC) – Thursday, 20 July at Festival Kaffe Caramel: with Galitcha
Orillia (ON) – 8-9 July at the Mariposa Folk Music Festival: with Kobo Town
Québec (QC) – Thursday, 6 July at Festival OFF de Québec: with Fet Nat
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 5 July at the Record Centre: with Fet Nat
Iqaluit (NT) – 1-3 July at the Alianait Music Festival: with Kobo Town
Ottawa (ON) – Wendnesday, 28 June at House of Common: solo
Toronto (ON) – Saturday, 24 June at Ration (Tone Festival): with Fet Nat
Guelph (ON) – Friday, 23 June at DSTRCT: with Fet Nat
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 23 June at 1pm at the Ottawa Internation Jazz Festival: with Rakestar Arkestra
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 22 june at Bar Robo: with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 18 June at Bar Robo: with Rakestar Arkestra
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 14 June at Arts Court (Ottawa Explosion): with Fet Nat
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 11 June at the Record Centre: with Rakestar Arkestra
Gatineau (QC) – Thursday, 8 June at Aux 4 Jeudis: with Medicine Chest.
Montrèal (QC) –Monday, 5 June at Brasserie Beaubien: with the Craig Pedersen Quartet
Gatineau (QC) – Thursday, 1 June at Le Temporaire: with Fet Nat
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 31 May at the Record Centre: with Rakestar Arkestra
Fet Nat East Coast Tour:
JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, sampler; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Saint John (NB) – Tuesday, May 23rd at Callahan’s Pub (with Motherhood, Usse)
Moncton (NB) – Wednesday, May 24th at Claude’s House (with Motherhood, Saint-Jack)
Charlottetown (PEI) – Thursday, May 25th at Sportsman’s Club (with Motherhood, Russel Louder)
Fredericton (NB) – Friday, May 26th at Shiftwork (with Motherhood, Construction & Destruction)
Halifax (NS) – Saturday, May 27 at OBEY Festival
Québec (QC) – Sunday, May 28 at Scanner Bistro (with Gala de L’Adisq)
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 18 May, 8pm at Mercury Lounge (56 Byward): cd release with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Robert Milicevic – drums, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Montréal (QC) – Sunday, 14 May, 9pm at l’Escogriffe (4461 Saint-Denis): Distorsion Psych Fest with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, sampler; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Yonatan Gat, TEKE TEKE. ($12)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 7 May, 7pm – House Concert (Kanata – contact for exact location): IMOO show with Rory Magill – xylophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; David Jackson – electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 30 April, 7:30pm at Bar Robo (692 Somerset W): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Scott Warren – percussion, electronics; Mike Essoudry – drums, clarinet; John Sobol – saxophone, Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 9 April, 7pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): IMOO show with Bonnie Kane – saxophone, flute; Walter Wright – drums, synth; Émilie Mouchous – synth; Grace Brooks – voice; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Gatineau (QC) – Friday, 31 March, 7pm at DAÏMÔN (78 Hanson): Special project (residency) performance with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice, samples; Pierre-Luc Clément – MIDI guitar, keyboard, sampler; Olivier Fairfield – MIDI drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – MIDI air controller.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 26 March, 7:30pm at Bar Robo (692 Somerset W): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Scott Warren – percussion, electronics; Mike Essoudry – drums, clarinet; John Sobol – saxophone, Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 12 March, 7pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): with the IMOO Orchestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; David Broscoe – reeds, electronics; Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion; Scott Warren – percussion, electronics; Laura Kavanaugh – electronics; Ian Birse – electronics; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 11 March, 7pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): Intermission – with Matthieu Hallé – video; Gary Franks – modular synth; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also on the bill: Lovecraft, Raas. ($7)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 5 March, 5pm at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington W): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Scott Warren – percussion, electronics; Mike Essoudry – drums, clarinet; John Sobol – saxophone, Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Gatineau (QC) – Saturday, 4 March, 9pm at Le Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, sampler; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Double bill with Duchess Says. ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 26 February, 7pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): IMOO show. Playing in the second set in support of Eschaton. Connor Bennett – saxophones, electronics; Aaron Hutchinson – trumpet, percussion, electronics. Also: Scott Warren – percussion, electronics; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 25 February, 4pm at the Record Centre (1099 Wellington): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio. Mike Essoudry – drums; Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet.
Toronto (ON) – Saturday, 18 February, 7:30 at The Garrison (1197 Dundas W): Wavelength Festival with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, sampler; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (3rd on the program). ($10/$15)
KOBO TOWN TOUR:
Comox, (BC) – Wednesday, 1 February
Victoria (BC) – Friday, 3 February
Vancouver (BC) – Saturday, 4 February at Biltmore Cabaret
Penticton (BC) – Wednesday, 8 February at Dream Café
Golden (BC) – Thursday, 9 February
Sherwood Park (AB) – Friday, 10 February at Festival Place
Calgary (AB) – Saturday, 12 February at Ironwood Stage & Grill
Toronto (ON) – Sunday, 29 January, 9pm at Array Space (155 Walnut): Nicole Rampersaud – trumpet; Joe Sorbara – drums, Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Lina Allemano (trumpet – solo) at 8pm. ($10/pwyc)
Hamilton (ON) – Saturday, 28 January at à HAVN (26 Barton E): solo saxophone.
Kitchener (ON) – Friday, 27 January, 8pm at the Wallpaper Hotel – Oak Room (20 Queen S): Presented by NUMUS: Emerging Soloists. Solo saxophone. ($15/$10/$5)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 22 January, 7:30pm at Church of the Acsension (253 Echo Drive): Rakestar: Sung Ra feat. Christine Duncan (voice) and the Tone Cluster Choir. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – electronics; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($20)
Montreal (QC) – Saturday, 14 January, 9pm at Café Résonance (5175a du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Thierry Amar – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 8 January, 8pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): Rakestar: Sung Ra feat. Christine Duncan (voice). Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – electronics; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
2016
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 18 December, 7pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): IMOO show with the Bernard Stepien Orchestra: A Very Ayler Christmas! Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion; David Broscoe – saxophones; Jennifer Giles – accordion; David Jackson – guitar; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Scott Warren – drums, electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($5/$10)
Quebec (QC) – Saturday, 17 December, 8pm at le Sous-sol du Cercle (228 St-Joseph): with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Crabe, Pure Carrière, Victime. ($10)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 16 December, 9pm at the Sala Rossa (4848 St-Laurent): with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Crabe. ($10)
Gatineau (QC) – Thursday, 8 December, 7:30 at DAÏMÔN (78 Hanson): Instant Places (Ian Birse, Laura Kavanaugh – electronics, etc…); Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Gatineau (QC) – Wednesday, 30 November, 8pm at Salle Jean Despréz (25 Laurier): with D-Track. D-Track – mc; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboards, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 27 November, 7pm at Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Drive): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Band. Mike Essoudry – drums; Keith Hartshorn-Walton – tuba; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet. ($12/$7)
Gatineau (QC) – Thursday, 24 November, 9pm at Le Temporaire (75 St-Rédempteur): with Her Harbour. Gabrielle Giguère – voice, autoharp; Pierre-Luc Clément – keyboards, guitar; Linsey Wellman – bass clarinet. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 20 November, 8pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – electronics; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Montreal (QC) – Saturday, 19 November, 11pm at l’Escogriffe (4467 Saint-Denis): M for Montreal with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($10)
Wakefield (QC) – Saturday, 12 November, 8:30 at the Black Sheep Inn (753 Riverside): with Her Harbour. Gabrielle Giguère – voice, autoharp; Pierre-Luc Clément – keyboards, guitar; Linsey Wellman – bass clarinet. Also on the bill: Jean-Michel Blais. ($20)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 30 October, 4pm at the Record Centre (1099 Wellington): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – electronics; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Rimouski (QC) – Monday, 17 October, 8pm at the Salle Desjardins-Telus (25 St-Germain O): Tour de Bras presents: Rencontres de Musiques Spontanées. Vergil Sharkya – synth; Olivier D’Amours – guitar; Eric Normand – bass; Antoine Létourneau-Berger – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also on the bill: Carl Ludwig Hübsch/Pierre-Yves Martel/Philip Zoubek ($15/$12)
Quebec (QC) – Sunday, 16 October, 8pm at the Librairie St-Jean-Baptiste (565 St-Jean): solo saxophone. Also on the bill: Pier-Luc Boivin and Marie-Christine Roy.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 2 October, 9pm at the K-Hole house: with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Saxsyndrum, Boraj.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 2 October, 7:00pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): an IMOO presentation. Alex Pelchat – guitar; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Toronto (ON) – Saturday, 1 October, 8:30pm at the Burdock (1184 Bloor W): with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Saxsyndrum, Boraj. ($10/$12)
Brantford (ON) – Friday, September 30, 9pm at The Creamery (75 Eire): with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Sweatshop Kids, Perkolator. (free)
Kitchener (ON) – Friday, September 30, 7:30 at Open Sesame (22 King W): with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Versa, Paper Towel. ($10)
Hamilton (ON) – Thursday, 29 September, 9pm at the Baltimore House (43 King William): with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Toughts on Air, Livestalk & the Bodies, MUTT.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, 22 September, 9pm (doors at 8:30) at Club Lambi (4465 St-Laurent): Presented by Pop Montreal and Hand Drawn Dracula. With Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: His Clancyness, Vallens, Syngja, Nailbiter. ($10)
Toronto (ON) – Saturday, 10 September, 10pm at the Tranzac (292 Brunswick): solo saxophone and a trio with Ken Aldcroft – guitar; Joe Sorbara – drums, percussion. Somewhere There Presents. (PWYC)
Guelph (ON) – Friday, 9 September, 8pm at 42 Jane Street (house concert): solo saxophone (also on the bill: Ben Grossman, Kyle Coveny). ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 4 September, 7pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): IMOO season opener! ($5/$10)
Quebec (QC) – Friday, 2 September, 10pm (doors at 9pm) at Scanner Bistro (291 Saint-Vallier E): with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clement – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (also on the bill: La Fête, Ho BoïÏ). ($10)
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, 1 September, 9pm at Bar le Ritz PDB (179 Jean Talon W): with Fet Nat. JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clement – guitar, bass, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (also on the bill: Black Givre, Nag, Christopher Frank). ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 19 August, 9:30pm at Arboretum Fest (City Hall): with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 5 August, 8pm at La Passe (1214 de la Montagne): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Christian Proteau – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone (with the Lauren Lee Trio and Qu/Larson-Trevis/Foisy). $8-10/PWYC
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 22 July, 9:30pm at Irene’s (885 Bank): with Alive! Ensemble: Grant Green tribute. Alex Moxon – guitar; Clayton Connell – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Comox (CB) – 8-10 July at Vancouver Island MusicFest: with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, voice; Cesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 7 july, 8pm at House of Common (11b Fairmont): solos and duos with Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/10)
Gatineau (QC) – Friday, 24 june, 7pm at Parc Fontaine (120 Charlevoix): St-Jean Baptiste day with D-Track – MC; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 23 June, 9pm at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Neil Charles – upright bass; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 18 June, 10:15pm at St Alban’s (454 King Edward): Ottawa Explosion with Fet Nat. JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (also on the bill: Everett, Plasma Lab, Bonnie Doon and Sneaks – $15)
Ottawa (ON) – Tuesday, 14 June, 1am at the Record Centre (1099 Wellington W): part of the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s 24hr Ramble. Solo saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 12 june, 8pm at Flapjacks (354a Preston): with Rakestar Arkestra. Rory Magill – xylophone, drums; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – drums, sounds; John Sobol – saxophones; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Montreal (QC) – Saturday, 11 june, 9pm at Métropolis (59 Ste-Catherine W): part of the Francofolies Festival with D-Track – MC; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute (opening for Oxmo Puccino – $35)
London (ON) – Saturday, 28 May at the Grickle Grass Festival (London Regional Children’s Museum – 21 Wharncliff S): with Fet nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($30/$40)
Brantford (ON) – Friday, 27 May at the Brantford Station Coffee House and Gallery (5 Wadsworth): with Fet nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Luge, Baby Labour and Familiar Friends. ($5)
Toronto (ON) – Thursday, 26 May at Double Double Land (209 Augusta): with Fet nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: Several Futures and Retired. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 21 May at The Record Centre (1099 Wellington): with Fet nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Victoriaville (QC) – Friday, 20 May, midnight at Colisée B (FIMAV): with Fet nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($22)
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 19 May, 8pm at Flapjacks (354a Preston): with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – xylophone, drums; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – drums, sounds; John Sobol – saxophones; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Vieux Hull (QC) – Saturday, 30 April, 8pm at le Minotaure (3 Kent): D-Track’s album launch: D-Track – MC; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute. ($10)
Montréal (QC) – Friday, 29 April, 5pm-8pm at Bleury Bar à Vinyle (2109 Bleury): D-Track’s album launch: D-Track – MC; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums, samples; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboard, samples; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 28 April, 9pm (doors at 8pm) at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market): with Fet nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($7)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 23 April, 10pm (doors and film at 8pm) at St Alban’s (454 King Edward): with I Can’t Believe it’s not David Bowie: Jon Hynes – guitar, voice, percussion; Rolf Klausener – guitar, voice; Mike Dubue – keyboard, voice; Martin Charbonneau – bass; Pascal Delaquis – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute; and with many guest vocalists. ($15/$20)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 22 April, 10pm (doors and film at 8pm) at (454 King Edward): with I Can’t Believe it’s not David Bowie: Jon Hynes – guitar, voice, percussion; Rolf Klausener – guitar, voice; Mike Dubue – keyboard, voice; Martin Charbonneau – bass; Pascal Delaquis – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute; and with many guest vocalists. ($15/$20)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 10 April, 7pm at Flapjacks (345a Preston): with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – xylophone, drums; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – drums, sounds; John Sobol – saxophones; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Hamilton (ON) – Saturday, 2 April, 9pm at HAVN (26 Barton E): EP release with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Guelph (ON) – Friday, 1 April, 9pm at The Making Box (205-40 Baker): EP release with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With FOAM and Badminton Racket. ($10)
Peterborough (ON) – Thursday, 31 March, 9pm at The Spill (414 George N): EP release with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With Watershed Hour, Everett and Puberty Hands. ($8)
Hull (QC) – Saturday, 26 March, 9pm at le Temporaire (75 Saint-Rédempteur): EP release with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With Crabe and Bonnie Doon. ($10)
Quebec (QC) – Friday, 25 March, 9pm at le Pantoum (76 Saint-Vallier W): EP release with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With Crabe and La Fête. ($10)
Montreal (QC) Thursday, 24 March, 9:30pm at le Divan Orange (4234 Saint-Laurent): EP release with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With Crabe and The Holy Gasp. ($8)
Utrecht (NL) – Saturday, 12 March, 9pm at RASA (Paustraat 13a): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Neil Charles – bass, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums, voice; Sean Corby – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. (€16.00)
Massy (FR) – Thursday, 11 March, 8:30pm at the Centre Paul Baillart (6 Allée du Québec): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Neil Charles – bass, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums, voice; Sean Corby – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. (€18.00)
Verdun (FR) – Thursday, 10 March, 8:30pm at the Théâtre de Verdun (1 place du marché couvert): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Neil Charles – bass, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums, voice; Sean Corby – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. (€18.00)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 28 February, 9:30pm at Irene’s (885 Bank): with Alive! Ensemble: Grant Green tribute. Alex Moxon – guitar; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 28 February, 7pm at Flapjacks (354a Preston): IMOO presentation – Double Space: David Broscoe – saxophones; Rory Magill – drums, xylophone; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 21 February, 9:30pm at Irene’s (885 Bank): with Alive! Ensemble: Grant Green tribute. Alex Moxon – guitar; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 14 February, 9:30pm at Irene’s (885 Bank): with Alive! Ensemble: Grant Green tribute. Alex Moxon – guitar; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 7 February, 9:30pm at Irene’s (885 Bank): with Alive! Ensemble: Grant Green tribute. Alex Moxon – guitar; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 7 February, 7pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): IMOO presentation. Playing the second set: Nick Fraser – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
*Hamilton (ON) – Saturday, 6 February – HAVN (26 Barton E): Zula Presents – solo saxophone cd release. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone. (TBA)
*Toronto (ON) – Friday, 5 February at the Music Gallery (197 John): emergents II. Solo saxophone cd release. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone. Also on the bill: Lisa Conway. ($12)
*Guelph (ON) – Thursday, 4 February, 8pm at Silence (46 Essex): solo saxophone cd release. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone. ($10/PWYC)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, 3 February, 11:15pm at the Dominion Tavern (33 York): Megaphono with Fet Nat: JFNo – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($12)
*Montréal (QC) – Sunday, 31 January, 9pm at 185 van Horne: solo saxophone cd release. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone, and duo with Yves Charuest – saxophone (he will also do a solo set. ($7)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 30 January, 8pm at Freiman Hall (610 Cumberland): avec Radio Intro: Yakir Arbib – piano; Roberto Giaquinto – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Opening set by Amy Brandon – guitar. ($20)
**** Solo saxophone cd release: Manifesto****
Hull (QC) – Wednesday, 27 January, 7:30 (doors at 7pm) at DAÏMÔN (78 Hanson):Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone. Also on the bill: Pierre-Yves Martel – solo viola da gamba. The evening will start with a short presentation by Patrick St-Denis of his project Lungta. Entry is free.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, 14 January, 9pm (doors at 8pm) at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward): with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – xylophone, drums; Don Cummings – organ; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – drums, sounds; John Sobol – saxophones; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5)
2015
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 13 December, 7pm at the Raw Sugar Café (692 Somerset W):with the Bernard Stepien Orchestra – A Very Ayler Christmas: Bernard Stepien – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophone; John Higney – guitar; David Jackson – guitar; Jennifer Giles – accordion; Rory Magill – drums, xylophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Also solo (also on the bill: Shining Wizard) ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 11 December, 9pm at the Raw Sugar Café (692 Somerset W): with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – drums/vibraphone; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – drums, samples; Don Cummings – organ; Rob Frayne – saxophone; John Sobol – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Montréal (QC) – Monday, 7 December, 9pm at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc):with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nicolas Caloia – bass; Bennett Bedoukian – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 27 November, 9pm at the Raw Sugar Cafe (692 Somerset W): duos and solos with Ken Aldcroft: Ken Aldcroft – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 15 November, 7:30 at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): IMOO presents: the Adam Saikaley Trio – Adam Saikaley – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 30 October, 5pm at the Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Double bill with Bad Luck (Seattle).($5-$15)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday,25 October, 7pm at the Raw Sugar Cafe (692 Somerset W): IMOO present: Rakestar Arkestra – Rory Magill – xylophone; Don Cummings – organ; Jamie Gullikson – drums; Mike Essoudry – drums; Scott Warren – samples, percussion; Rob Frayne – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophones; Linsey Wellman – saxophone (#5/$10)
Brantford (ON) – Saturday, September 19 at the Station Coffee House and Gallery (5 Wadsworth): Snoozzzefest with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($35)
Guelph (ON) – Saturday, September 19, 2:30 at the Guelph Jazz Festival: with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Toronto (ON) – Friday, September 18, 10pm at 8-11 Gallery (233 Spadina): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($5)
Peterborough (ON) – Thursday, September 17 at The Spill (414 George N): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.($8adv/$10door)
Montreal (QC) – Wednesday, September 16 at l’Escogriffe (4467 Saint Denis): Pop Montreal with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($10)
Vieux Hull (QC) – Saturday, September 5 at le Temporaire (75 St Rédempteur): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, August 22 at Arboretum Festival: with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones; with the Fet Nat Choir
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, August 22, at Arboretum Festival: with Gamelan Semara Winangun
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, August 21 at Arboretum Festival: with Miles in the Sky: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Ed Lister – trumpet; Alex Moxon – guitar; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – soprano saxophone, bass clarinet.
Sudbury (ON) – Saturday, August 15 at Upfest: le samedi, 15 août à Upfest: : with Fet Nat: JF No – voice; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Sarawak (MY) – August 7-9 at the Rainforest World Music festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
17-24 July: Kobo Town in Europe: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, voice; Neil Charles – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Sean Corby – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Bristol (UK) – 17 July
Wiltshire (UK) – 18 July
Cornwall (UK) – 19 July
Vecenza (IT) – 21 July
Trento (IT) – 22 July
Lichtenvoorde (NL) – 24 July
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, July 16, 7pm at the Ottawa Bluesfest (Lebreton Flats): on the Canadian Stage with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Farifield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, July 10, 9pm at Raw Sugar Cafe (692 Somerset W): solo saxophone set – a double bill with Aldcroft/Robinson duo project (Ken Aldcroft – guitar; Jason Robinson – saxophone). ($10/pwyc)
Victoria (BC) – Thursday, July 1, at Ship Point (Inner Harbour): part of the Victoria Ska Festival with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, vocals; Don Stewart – bass, vocals; Walter McLean – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, vocals.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, June 21, 7pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): IMOO show playing the second set of the Nonoko Yoshida show: Nonoko Yoshida – saxophone; David Jackson – guitar; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 13 June, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, June 11, 7pm at Major’s Hill Park: part of the Festival Franco Ontarien with D-Track: D-Track – mc; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet, flute. ($15)
Vieux Hull (QC) – Saturday, June 6, 10pm at le Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): with D-Track: D-Track – mc; Pierre-Luc Clément – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet, flute. Followed by Alaclair Ensemble. ($15)
8-17 May – Kobo Town in Europe: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, voice; Neil Charles – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Richard Henry – trombone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Caceres (ES) – WOMAD: 8 May
Gennevilliers (FR) – le Tama Noir: 15 May
Paris (FR) – Théatre Claude Lévi-Strauss (Musée du quai Branly): 17 May
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 3 May, 2pm at the 4th Stage of the NAC (53 Elgin): Ontario Scene presents Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. ($20 – tickets)
16-24 april – Craig Pedersen Quartet tour: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, April 16, 9pm at Resonance
Kitchener (ON) – Sunday, April 19, 8pm – New Music at the Boathouse
Peterborough (ON) – Monday, April 20, 9pm at The Spill
Toronto (ON) – Tuesday, April 21, 8pm at Musideum
Guelph (ON) – Wednesday, April 22, 8pm at Silence
Hamilton (ON) – Thursday, April 23, 8pm at Artword Artbar (Zula Presents)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, April 24, 8pm at Black Squirrel Books
London (ON) – Sunday, 12 april: house concert with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Farifield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. See https://fr-fr.facebook.com/fetnatmusic for details.
Guelph (ON) – Saturday, 11 April, doors: 9:30pm, we’ll start at 12:45am at DSTRCT (10 Wyndham N – 2nd floor): part of Kazoofest with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Farifield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With STÜKA, Battle Wülf and Fist City. ($10)
Hamilton (ON) – Friday, 10 April, at HAVN (26 Barton): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Farifield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: GGHGF and Eschaton
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, March 22, 7pm at Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank): presented by IMOO. Yves Charuest – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 21 March, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 20 March, 6pm at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montréal (QC) – Thursday, March 19, 9pm at Quai des Brûmes (4481 Saint-Denis): with Fet Nat (presented by Analogue Addiction): JFNo – voice, éffects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Also on the bill: The Holy Gasp and Adam Strangler. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 13 March, 5pm at the NAC (53 Elgin): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 8 March, 9:30 at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin): Alex Bilodeau – bass; Michel Delage – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 28 February, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – percussion; Mike Essoudry – percussion; Scott Warren – percussion; Jamie Gullikson – percussion; Don Cummings – keyboards; Rob Frayne – saxophone, keyboards; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – woodwinds.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 22 February, 9pm at Das Lokal (190 Dalhousie): Grant Green tribute: Alex Moxon – guitar; Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 21 February, 8pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 20 February, 9pm at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 7 February, 7pm at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset W): solo saxophone set – opening for Peter Evans (also on the bill: Adam Saikaley). ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 7 February, 5:oopm at the NAC 4th Stage (53 Elgin): Ottawa International Jazz Festival with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet; and starring the Fet Nat Choir! ($18)
Ottawa (ON) – Tuesday, 3 February, 10pm at the House of TARG (1077 Bank): Megaphono with Fet Na: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. (with The Yips and AKOUFÈN) ($8 in advance/$10 at the door)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, 30 January, 9:00pm at Quai Des Brûmes (4481 Saint-Denis): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (with Alparchie and Crabe). ($10)
Old Hull (QC) – Wednesday, 28 January, 7:00pm at Daimon (78 Hanson): live cd recording. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone.
Old Hull (QC) – Tuesday, 27 January, 7:00pm at Daimon (78 Hanson): live cd recording. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 25 January, 7:00pm at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset W): IMOO show with Rakestar Arkestra: Rory Magill – percussion; Mike Essoudry – percussion; Scott Warren – percussion; Jamie Gullikson – percussion; Don Cummings – keyboards; Rob Frayne – saxophone, keyboards; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – woodwinds. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 17 January, 8:00pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
2014
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 21 December, 7pm at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset W): IMOO show with A Very Ayler Christmas!: Bernard Stepien – saxophone; David Broscoe – saxophones; Jennifer Giles – keyboards; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, 20 December, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Mike Essoudry – drums; Marc Decho – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, 12 December, 7pm at Sunnyside Weseleyan Church (30 Grosvenor): World Music Kitchen Party with: Alvaro de Minaya – percussion, musical director; Chris MacLean – guitar, voice; Ken Kanwisher – cello, bass; Ryoko Itabashi – shamisen, Japanese flutes; Salah Adam – percussion; Alicia Borisonik – accordion, voice; Arthur MacGregor – guitar, voice; Linsey Wellman – woodwinds. ($20)
Ottawa (ON) – Tuesday, 9 December, 8pm at the Atomic Rooster (303 Bank): with the Adam Saikaley quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Mike Essoudry – drums; Marc Decho – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, 7 December, 7pm at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset W): IMOO show with Phil Minton: Phil Minton – voice; David Jackson – guitar; Ian Birse – electronics; Laura Kavanaugh – electronics; Mark Molnar – cello; David Broscoe – saxophones; John Sobol – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, clarinet. ($5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, December 6, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, December 4, 9pm at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset O): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet.
Trois Rivières (QC) – Saturday, November 29, 9pm at Zénob (171 Bonaventure): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Quebec (QC) – Friday, November 28, 9pm at Pantoum: with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, November 27, 9pm at Casa del Popolo (4873 Saint-Laurent): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($10)
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, November 27, 6pm at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($7)
Ottawa (ON) – Tuesday, November 18, 8pm at Pressed (750 Gladstone): Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone (opening for the Convergence Ensemble).
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, October 13, 9pm at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset O): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, November 6, 6pm at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($7)
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, October 30, 6pm at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($7)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, October 18, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, October 5, 9pm at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin): Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Hamilton (ON) – Friday, September 26, 9pm at the Baltimore House (43 King William): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Guelph (ON) – Thursday, September 25, 9pm at Silence (46 Essex): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Montreal (QC) – Tuesday, September 17, 9:30pm (doors at 8:30), at l’Escogriffe (4467 St Denis): Pop Montreal with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (with les genoux + Big Brave + Le Rabot + Toast Dawg/Brazivilainn). ($10)
Montreal (QC) – Tuesday, September 16, 9pm at le Troquet (41 Laval): with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. (with the Hilotrons)
Montreal (QC) – Wednesday, September 10 at Café Résonance (5175 du Parc) : with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($7)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, September 6, 9pm (doors open at 8pm) at The Plant: with Fet Nat: JF No – voice, effects; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, samples; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones (with Notta Comet, Hello Babies and Slender Loris). ($8)
Winchester (UK) – Friday, August 8 at Boomtown Fair: with Kobo Town
Standon (UK) – Sunday, August 3 at Standon Calling: with Kobo Town
Luton (UK) – Saturday, August 2 at Rhythms of the World: with Kobo Town
Glasgow (SCO) – Friday, August 1 – Commonwealth Games: with Kobo Town
Bristol (UK) – Thursday, July 31 at Fiddlers: with Kobo Town
London (UK) – Sunday, July 27 at Walthamstow Garden: with Kobo Town
Charlton Park (UK) – Saturday, July 26 at WOMAD: with Kobo Town
London (UK) – Thursday, July 24 at Southbank Center: with Kobo Town
Bella Coola (BC) – July 19-20 at Bella Coola Music Festival: with Kobo Town
Harrison (BC) – Saturday, July 12 at Harrison Folk Festival: with Kobo Town
Vancouver (BC) – Friday, July 11 at Legion on the Drive: with Kobo Town
Vancouver (BC) – Friday, July 11 at CBC studios: noon hour show with Kobo Town
Seattle (WA)- Thursday, July 10 at Triple Door: with Kobo Town
Seattle (WA) – Tuesday, July 8 at KEXP: live broadcast with Kobo Town
Victoria (BC) – Saturday, July 5 at the Victoria Ska Fest: with Kobo Town
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, June 25, 9:00 at Fringe Fest (Waller Park): Filles de Kilimanjaro with the Adam Saikaley Quintet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Alex Moxon – guitar; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) Tuesday, June 24, 9:00 at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with FetNat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, synth; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, June 21, 8:45 at Glowfair (Bank Street at Slater): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Pat Giunta – bas, voice; Rob Milicevic – drums, voice; Steve Berndt – trombone, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Guelph (ON) – Saturday, May 31, 9pm at Silence (46 Essex): Presented by Pinball Sessions, Weird Canada and Wellington Brewery – with FetNat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, synth; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With: Fiver.
Hamilton (ON) – Friday, May 30, 9pm at the Baltimore House (43 King William): with FetNat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, synth; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, May 29, 9pm at Turbo Haüs (1180 St-Antoine W): with FetNat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, synth; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With: Organ Mood, Absolutely Free, Ought. ($10)
Old Hull (QC) – Wednesday, May 28, 9pm at le Temporaire (75 Saint-Rédempteur): with FetNat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, synth; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With: Absolutely Free.
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, May 21, 10pm at the House of TARG (1077 Bank): with FetNat: JF No – voice, electronics; Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, synth; Olivier Fairfield – drums, keyboard bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. With: Grime Kings, Toronto Homicide Squad ($8)
Ottawa (ON) – Tuesday, May 20, 7:30pm at the 4th Stage of the NAC (53 Elgin): opening for Maja Ratkje, a presentation of the A B Series. Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone. Tickets available at the NAC box office. ($28/$24)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, May 16, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): Alex Moxon – guitar; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, May 4, 7pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO (Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais) 100th show celebration. With Rory Magill, Scott Warren, Bernard Stepien, David Broscoe, Jennifer Giles, Laura Kavanaugh, Ian Birse, David Jackson, Craig Pedersen.
Gatineau (QC) – Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 at Daimon (78 Hanson): with Ian Birse and Laura Kavanaugh – electronics, video; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – bass clarinet, clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, April 19, 9:00pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Joe Hincke – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, April 4, 9:30 at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Brian Sanderson – sousaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen –trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Winnipeg (MB) – Friday, March 28, 11pm at Shannon’s Irish Pub (175 Carlton): Junofest with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar; Patrick Giunta – bass; Derek Thorne – percussion; Rob Milicevic – drums; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. ($15)
Portsmout (NH) – Saturday, March 22, 8pm at the Music Hall Loft (131 Congress): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Rob Milicevic – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. ($16)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, March 21, 7:30 at the UVM Recital Hall (116 University): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar; Don Stewart – bass; Rob Milicevic – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. ($22/$15)
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, March 20, 7pm at la Poêle (5334 de Gaspé, studio #307): Pierre-Yves Martel – solo viola de gamba; Linsey Wellman – solo saxophone. ($10)
Montreal (QC) – Sunday, March 16, 8pm at 185 Van Horne (185 Van Horne): FONT (Festival of New Trumpet Music Canada) with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($15/$12)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, March 9, 9:00pm at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin): with the Adam Saikaley Quintet playing Filles de Kilimanjaro: Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Alex Moxon – guitar; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Wakefield (QC) – Saturday, March 8, 8pm at the Black Sheep Inn (753 Riverside): solo saxophone set – opening for Music in the Barns – Black Angels by George Crumb. ($15/$20 – advance tickets available at www.theblacksheepinn.com)
Almonte (ON) – Saturday, February 22 – for details: www.jazzn.com: house concert with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nicolas Caloia – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, February 21, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas): with the Adam Saikaley Quartet: Adam Saikaley – keyboards Joe Hincke – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, February 20, 9pm at the Avant-Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums, Joe Hincke – bass, Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, February 9, 9pm at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin): with Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio. Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, February 8, 9pm at Pressed (750 Gladstone): Opening for Eschaton with the Adam Saikaley Quintet: Adam Saikaley – keyboard; Alex Moxon – guitar; Marc Decho – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5)
Gatineau (QC) – Friday, February 7, 6pm at the Art-Image Gallery (855 la Gappe): vernissage Jennifer Lefort: Repères abstraits. François Gravel – keyboard; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, February 6, 8pm at St Alban’s Church (454 King Edward): Opening for Destroyer. Gary Franks – synth; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($10/$15)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, January 25, 9pm at the Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Guelph (ON) – Friday, January 24, 8pm at Silence (46 Essex): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Toronto (ON) – Thursday, January 23, 8pm at Array Space (155 Walnut): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Presented by AIM Toronto – a first set will be played by Ladano/Labadie. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, January 22, 9pm at the Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montreal (QC) – Tuesday, January 21, 5 to 7 at Café l’Artère (7000 du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montreal (QC) – Saturday, January 18, 9:30pm at le Quai des Brûmes (4481 rue St Denis): FetNat cd release: Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, electronics; JF No – voice, electronics; Olivier Fairfield – drums, synth; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Québec (QC) – Friday, January 17, 9:30pm at Le Pantoum: FetNat cd release: Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, electronics; JF No – voice, electronics; Olivier Fairfield – drums, synth; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Montreal (QC) – Monday, January 13, 9pm at Café Résonance (5175A du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, January 11, 9:30pm, location TBA: FetNat cd release: Pierre-Luc Clément – guitar, electronics; JF No – voice, electronics; Olivier Fairfield – drums, synth; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, January 10, 8pm at the Raw Sugar Café (692 Somerset W): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Eric Thibodeau – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone and bass clarinet. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, January 8, 9pm at the Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, January 5, 9pm at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
2013
Old Hull (QC) – Monday, December 30, 10pm at the Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, December 20, 9pm at Mugshots (75 Nicholas Street): with Adam Saikaley – keyboards; Joe Hincke – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums.
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, December 18, 9pm at the Avant Garde Bar (135 Besserer): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, December 15, 7pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO with A Very Ayler Christmas: Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. $5/$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, December 11, 9pm at the Avant Garde Bar (135 Besserer): Linsey Wellman’s Wedding and Funeral Trio: Mike Essoudry – drums; Joe Hincke – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, November 20, noon at Southminster United Church: With François Gravel and Mike Essoudry.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, November 15, 9:00pm at Mugshots: with Adam Saikaley, Mike Essoudry and Joe Hincke.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, November 8, 8:30pm at Gigspace: IMOOFest with Jennifer Giles and Justin Haynes.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, October 27, 7pm at the Umi Café: IMOO with Mike Essoudry
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, October 18, 9:30pm at Irene’s Pub: with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, October 17, 10pm: with FetNat.
Montreal (QC) – Thursday, October 10, 9:30pm at Casa del Popolo: Montreal OFF Jazz Festival with the Craig Pedersen Quartet.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, October 6, 9pm at the Manx Pub: with Adam Saikaley
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, October 6, noon at Pranashanti Yoga Centre: with Galitcha.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, September 12, 10pm at Mugshots: with FetNat.
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, September 5, 8pm at GigSpace: solo set – opening for Charity Chan, Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte and Weasel Walter.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, August 17, 8pm at Lumière Festival: with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers.
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, August 17, 2:30pm at Arboretum Fest: with FetNat.
Montreal (QC) – Wednesday, August 7, 9:30 at Casa del Popolo: with FetNat.
Chelsea (QC) – Saturday, August 3, 9:30pm at the Chelsea Pub: with Medicine Chest.
Los Angeles (CA) – Sunday, July 28: with Kobo Town
San Francisco (CA) – Saturday, July 27: with Kobo Town
Portland (OR) – Friday, July 26: with Kobo Town
Victoria (BC) – Thursday, July 25: house concert with Kobo Town
Vancouver (BC) – Saturday and Sunday, July 20, 21 at the Vancouver Folk Festival: with Kobo Town
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, July 7, 7pm at the Umi Café: IMOO with Francois Gravel – piano; Mike Essoudry – drums; Craig Pedersen – trumpet, bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet
Detroit (MI) – Saturday, July 6, 8pm at the Festival of Colors: with Kobo Town.
Old Hull (QC) – Monday, July 1, 6pm in Jacques Cartier Park: with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers
Montreal (QC) – Sunday, June 30, 9:30pm at Café Résonance: with the Craig Pedersen Quartet.
Montreal (QC) – Sunday, June 30, 8pm, Scène Bell: at the Montreal Jazz Festival with Kobo Town.
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, June 28, noon: at the Ottawa Jazz Festival with the Craig Pedersen Quartet.
Kingston (ON) – Sunday, June 23, noon: with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers.
Old Hull (QC) – Friday, June 21, 9:30pm at Le Petit Chicago: with FetNat. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, June 15, 2pm at the Indonesian Embassy: Indonesian Bazaar with Gamelan Semara Winangun,
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, June 8, 6:30pm at Westfest: Jim Bryson with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers.
Val D’Or (QC) – Saturday, June 1, 9:30pm at Bar Bistro L’Entracte (139 Perrault): part of the Festival des Guitares du Monde with Medicine Chest. JF No – vocals; Olivier Vinson – guiatar; Josiane Paradis – keyboard; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – batterie; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($15)
Rouyn-Noranda (QC) – Friday, May 31, 10:30pm at Bar Au Diable Rond (165 Carter): part of the Festival des Guitares du Monde with Medicine Chest. JF No – vocals; Olivier Vinson – guiatar; Josiane Paradis – keyboard; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – batterie; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, April 27, 10pm at Ritual Nightclub (137 Besserer): Kobo Town album release. Drew Gonsalves – guitar, cuatro, voice; Patrick Giunta – guitar, voice; Robert Milicevic – drums; Don Stewart – bass, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, April 13, 7:30pm at First Unitarion Congregation (30 Cleary): Gamelan Semara Winangun – 10th anniversary celebration! ($10/$15)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, March 30, 9:30pm at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Old Chelsea (QC) – Saturday, February 23, 8pm at the Chelsea Pub (238 Old Chelsea): with Tom Waits tribute Medicine Chest. JF No – voice; Olivier Vinson – guitar; Josiane Paradis – keyboards; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, February 14, 10:30pm at the Rideau Curling Club (715 Cooper): with the 3 jimmys. Rob Frayne – keyboards; Jeremy Sills – voice; Alvaro De Minaya – percussion; Wayne Eagles – guitar; Don Cummings – keyboards; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, flute. ($20)
Québec (QC) – Friday and Saturday, February 8, 9, 10pm at Bar Ste-Angèle (26 Ste-Angèle): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montréal (QC) – Thursday, February 7, 9pm at Café Résonance (5175a du Parc): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman -saxophone
New York (USA) – Saturday, January 12, 10:40 at The Living Room (154 Ludlow): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Pat Giunta – bass; Rob Millicevic – drums; Derek Thorne – percussion; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute.
2012
Toronto (ON) – Monday, December 31, 9:30pm at the Paint Box (555 Dundas E): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Pat Giunta – bass; Rob Millicevic – drums; Derek Thorne – percussion; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. ($20)
Ottawa (ON) – Thursday, December 27, 9pm at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market Square): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Pat Giunta – bass; Rob Millicevic – drums; Derek Thorne – percussion; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, December 16, 7pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): part of the IMOO (Improvising Musicians of Ottawa Ouataouais) concert series with A Very Ayler Christmas! Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Jennifer Giles – keyboards; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($5)
Kingston (ON) – Thursday, December 13, 8pm at the Artel (205 Sydenham): with A Very Ayler Christmas! Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Jennifer Giles – keyboards; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. A double bill with: Coat Cooke and Rainer Wiens ($5-$10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, December 2, 7pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show (Improvising Musicians of Ottawa Ouataouais). Jesse Stewart – drums, percussion; Linsey Wellman – woodwinds. ($5)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, November 24, 8pm at Café Pressed (750 Gladstone): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Opener: Jeff Morton. ($10/$5)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, November 23, 9pm at La Brique (6545 Durocher #402): L’Envers en Exil show with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Kingston (ON) – Thursday, November 22, 7pm at the Artel (205 Sydenham): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10/$5)
Montreal (QC) – Friday, November 9, 10pm at the Quai des Brûmes (4481 Saint-Denis): with Medicine Chest (Tom Waits tribute). JFNo – voice; Olivier Vinson – guitar; Josianne Paradis – keyboards, voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, November 4, 7pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): part of the IMOO (Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Ouataouais) concert series. Craig Pedersen – bass; Michel Delage – drums; Mark Molnar – ‘cello, electronics; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Linsey Wellman – reeds. ($5)
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, October 28, 9pm (doors – 7:30) at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Nick Cochrane – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($15)
Ottawa (ON) – Wednesday, October 24, 8pm at Pressed Café (750 Gladstone): solo saxophone as part of the Experimental Music Wednesdays concert series. ($5)
Ottawa (ON) – Friday, October 19, 8pm at the Raw Sugar Café (692 Somerset W): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Joel Kerr – bass; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone ($10)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, October 6, 7:30pm at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): solo saxophone at IMOO Fest. ($15 – $25 festival pass)
Ottawa (ON) – Saturday, September 15, 2pm on Wellington Street: a taste of Wellington with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Toronto (ON) – Wednesday, September, 8pm at Lakeside Terrace (Harbourfront Centre): opening the Caribbean Tales Film Festival with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Walter McLean – drums; Roger Williams – bass, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Ottawa (ON) – Sunday, August 19, 7pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): part of the IMOO concert series with Double Space Quartet. Rory Magill – drums; Scott Warren – drums; David Broscoe – reeds; Linsey Wellman – reeds. ($5)
Sherbrooke (QC) – Friday, August 10 at Festival des Traditions du Monde: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – alto saxophone, flute, voice.
Gaspé (QC) – Thursday, August 9 at Festival Musique du Bout du Monde à Gaspé: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Sticna (SI) – Saturday, August 4 at Kama Club: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Slovenj Gradec (SI) – Friday, August 3 at Festival Kulturni Dom: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – alto saxophone, flute, voice.
Nürnberg (DE) – Friday and Saturday, the 27 and 28 July at Bardentreffen Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Halifax (NS) – Monday, July 9, 12pm at the Halifax Jazz Festival (the Trinidade): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Charlottetown (PE) – Sunday, July 8, 8pm at Baba’s Lounge (81 University Av): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Moncton (NB) – Friday, July 6, 8pm at Plan B (212 St George): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Saint John’s (NL) – Thursday, July 5, 9pm at the Wreckhouse Jazz and Blues Festival (Club One): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Iqaluit (NU) – Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 at the Alianait Festival: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Montréal (QC) – Friday, June 29, 4pm and 6pm at the Montréal Jazz Festival (corner of Sainte-Catherine and de Bleury – Heineken Lounge): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Montréal (QC) – Thursday, June 28, 1pm and 4pm at the Montréal Jazz Festival (Esplanade de la Place des Arts): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Edmonton (AB) – Tuesday, June 26, noon, at the Edmonton Jazz Festival (Churchill Square): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Calgary (AB) – Monday, June 25, 9pm at the Ironwood Stage and Grill (1229 9 Avenue SE): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Victoria (BC) – Saturday, June 23, 4:15pm at the Victoria Jazz Festival (Centennial Square): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Strasbourg (FR) – Wednesday, May 30, 7:00 at the Centre Culturel Django Reinhardt (4 impasse Kiefer): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Dortmund (DE) – Tuesday, May 29, 7:00 at Domicil (hansastr. 7-11): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – lead vocals, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Robert Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass guitar; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Angoulême (Fr) – Saturday, May 26 at the Festival des Musiques Métisses: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass guitar; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Dijon (Fr) – Friday, May 25, 7:00 at the Péniche Cancale (Port Du Canal 21000): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Grenoble (Fr) – Thursday, May 24, 8:00 at the Théatre Hexagone (24 rue des Aiguinards): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Old Hull – Sunday, May 6 at the Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers (also on the bill – Drumhand). Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($6)
Chelsea (QC) – Saturday, April 28 at the Chelsea Pub (238 Old Chelsea): with Medicine Chest (Tom Waits tribute). JFNo – voice; Olivier Vinson – guitar; Josianne Paradis – keyboards, voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($10)
Ottawa – Sunday, April 15, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): part of the IMOO concert series with the James Annett Quartet. James Annett – viola; Jamie Gullikson – drums; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($5)
Ottawa – Sunday, April 1, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): with Where is thy Sting, Bee? (drones and drone influenced music) – part of the IMOO concert series. Pixie Cram – video projection; Rory Magill – percussion; Jennifer Giles – accordion; Mark Molnar – ‘cello, electronics; John Higney – guitar, electronics; David Broscoe – reeds; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – reeds. ($5)
Wakefield (QC) – Friday, March 30, 8:30 at the Black Sheep Inn (753 Riverside): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers (also on the bill: Lindi Ortega and Julia Dales). Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa – Friday, March 16, 9:30 at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – percussion; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
St-André-Avellin (QC) – Saturday, February 25, 9:00 at Auberge de Jeunesse Petite Nation (35 rue Principale): with Medicine Chest (Tom Waits tribute). JFNo – voice; Olivier Vinson – guitar; Josianne Paradis – keyboards, voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($10)
London (UK) – Saturday, February 18 at the Hackney Attic (270 Mare Street): with Kobo Town. Drew Gonsalves – lead vocals, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Luton (UK) – Friday, February 17 at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA – 3 St Mary’s Rd): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Chichester (UK) – Wednesday, February 15, 8:30 at the Chichester Inn (38 West St): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Gateshead (UK) – Tuesday, February 14 at the Old Town Hall: with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice;
Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Lancashire (UK) – Monday, February 13 at the Hothouse (13-17 Devonshire Rd): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Manchester (UK) – Sunday, February 12 at the Ruby Lounge (28-34 High Street): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice. (£13 adv.)
Nottingham (UK) – Saturday, February 11 at the New Arts Exchange (39 Gregory): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Birmingham (UK) – Friday, February 10 at the Drum Arts Centre (144 Potters Lane): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Jan Morgan – trompet, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Ottawa – Saturday, February 4, 3pm at Club Saw (67 Nicholas): presented by the Ottawa Jazz Festival: the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais Orchestra (IMOOO) under the direction of Jesse Stewart. ($15)
Montreal – Saturday, January 28, 9:30 (doors open at 9pm) at L’Envers (185 Van Horne): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet (also appearing: BCH). Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joel Kerr – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Ottawa – Thursday, January 26, 7:30 at the NAC Fourth Stage (53 Elgin): with Andalusia: an evening of Flamenco and beyond. M’el M’Rabat, Roddy Elias, Miguel Medina, Ian Hlavats, Juan de la Pimienta, Ray Bowhay, Sabah Lachgar, Miguel Medina, Eric Mandala, Joe Hickey, Linsey Wellman. ($25)
Old Hull – Saturday, January 21, 11pm at the Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): with Robe d’Été (also on the bill: Escapists and les Projets de la Baleine – starting around 10:30). JFNo – voice; Pierluc Clément – drum, synth; François Gravel – keyboards; Craig Pedersen – trumpet, electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($8)
Ottawa – Saturday, January 21, 8pm at the Raw Sugar Café (692 Somerset W): part of the Pitch Black concert series with the James Annett Trio (also on the bill: Kingdom Shore). James Annett – viola; Jamie Gullikson – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Montreal – Thursday, January 5, 10pm at the Quai des Brûmes (4481 Saint-Denis): with Medicine Chest (Tom Waits tribute). JFNo – voice; Olivier Vinson – guitar; Josianne Paradis – keyboards, voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($10)
2011
Ottawa – Sunday, December 18th, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show with A Very Ayler Christmas. Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Scott Warren – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($5)
Montreal – Saturday, December 17, 9:00 (doors @ 8:00) at L’Envers (185 Van Horne): with A Very Ayler Christmas. Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Scott Warren – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($8)
Montreal – Friday, December 16, 9:00 (doors @ 8:00) at L’Envers (185 Van Horne): solo saxophone set. Double bill with Malcolm Goldstein. ($8)
Ottawa – Thursday, December 15, 8:30 at the Carleton Tavern (223 Armstrong): in the Jazzworks Jam host band. Gaby Warren – voice; Rob Frayne – keyboards; Alrick Huebener – bass; Mike Essoudry -drums; Linsey Wellman -saxophone, flute. ($5)
Ottawa – Wednesday, December 14, 9:00 at the Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): with Diabolik Quartet. Michel Delage – drums; Steve Bilodeau – guitar; Mark Molnar – cello; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. (PWYC)
Ottawa – Tuesday, December 13, 8:00 at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward Market): with A Very Ayler Christmas! Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($10)
Toronto – Monday, December 12, 8:00 at Somewhere There (227 Sterling, #112): Solo alto saxophone, and duo with Paul Newman – tenor saxophone. ($8)
Toronto – Sunday, December 11, 8:00 at Somewhere There (227 Sterling, #112): with A Very Ayler Christman. Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Scott Warren – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($8)
Old Hull – Saturday, December 10, 9:00 at le Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): with Medicine Chest (Tom Waits tribute). JFNo – voice; Olivier Vinson – guitar; Josianne Paradis – keyboards, voice; Martin Tessier – bass; Yannick Parent – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinet. ($10)
Gatineau (Buckingham, QC) – Thursday, December 8, 8:30 at le Café des Artistes de la Lièvre (408 Buckingham): with A Very Ayler Christmas. Bernard Stepien – saxophone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($10)
Ottawa – Sunday, December 4, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show with Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – bass clarinet, saxophone. ($5)
Ottawa – Tuesday, November 29, 8:00 (doors @ 7:30) at Club SAW (67 Nicholas): cd release with the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joel Kerr – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10adv – $12/$7 door)
Montreal – Saturday, November 5, 9:30 at L’Envers (185 Van Horne): with the Craig Pederesen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joel Kerr – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Old Hull – Wednesday, October 26, 11pm at le Troquet (41 Laval): with Robe D’Été. JFNo – vocals; Pierluc Clément – guitar, bass, drums; François Gravel – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet.
Montreal – Tuesday, October 25, 9:30 at le Cagibi (5490 St-Laurent): Mardi Spaghetti. Craig Pedersen – trumpet, electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet. ($5)
Sudbury – Saturday, October 22, 9:00 at the Townehouse (206 Elgin): Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($7)
Sault Ste Marie – Friday, October 21, 9:00pm at Loplops (651 Queen E): Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Wakefield (QC) – Friday, October 14, 8:30 at the Black Sheep Inn (753 Riverside): Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers CD release: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa – Wednesday, October 12, 8:30 at the National Arts Centre’s 4th Stage (53 Elgin): With the Craig Pedersen Quartet, opening for the Jerry Granelli trio; a presentation of the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joel Kerr – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Tickets available at the NAC box office, or by calling (613)241-2633 ($22/$15).
Ottawa – Sunday, October 2, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): With Scott Warren as part of the IMOO concert series. Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman -saxophone. ($5)
*****Ottawa – Sunday, September 18, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): Celebrating a year of concerts at IMOO with various performances! ($5)*****
Guelph – Saturday, September 10, 7:45 at theGuelph Jazz Festival: with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxphone. We’ll also be playing at random as part of Guelph’s Nuit Blanche.
Peterborough – Saturday, August 27 at the Peterborough Folk Festival: with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa – Sunday, August 21, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show: Mike Essoudry – drums, percussion; Linsey Wellman – saxophones, bass clarinette. ($5)
Montréal – Saturday, August 20, 7:00 at TOHU (2345 Jarry E): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – voice, guitar, cuatro; Rob Millicevic – drums; Pat Giunta – bass; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute. (free)
Ottawa – August 7, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show with Craig Pedersen (set 1) and Anton Covic (set 2): Craig Pedersen – trumpet, electronics; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet / Anton Covic – flamenco guitar; Linsey Wellman – flute. ($5)
Cambridge, ON – July 29-31, at the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music: with Galitcha: Kuljit Sodhi – voice, dholki; Shawn Mativetsky – tabla, dhol; Linsey Wellman – flutes, saxophone
Toronto – Friday, July 29, 7:30 at Cultura (Mel Lastman Square): with Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – vocals, guitar, cuatro; Cesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Walter McLean – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute.
Montreal – Sunday, July 24, 8:30 at Casa Del Popolo (4873 St-Laurent): with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joel Kerr – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Wakefield – Saturday, July 23, 9:00 at the Black Sheep Inn (753 Riverside): Rompre Stomp with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa – Sunday, July 17, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show with Jesse Stewart. Jesse Stewart – drums, percussion, waterphone; Linsey Wellman – woodwinds. ($5)
Sudbury – Friday to Sunday, July 8-10, 2011 at the Sudbury Northern Lights Festival Boréal (Bell Park): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Port of Spain, Trinidad – Friday, July 1 at the Hilton Ballroom – a presentation of the High Commission of Canada: With Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – lead vocals, guitar, cuatro; Pat Giunta – bass; Walter MacLean – drums; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, voice; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Port of Spain, Trinidad – Thursday, june 30, 2011, 8:00pm – Jazz 40 Under the Trees at the Normandie Hotel: With Kobo Town: Drew Gonsalves – lead vocals, guitar, cuatro; Pat Giunta – bass; Walter MacLean – drums; Francesco Emmanuel – guitar, vocals; Derek Thorne – percussion, vocals; Jan Morgan – trumpet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, vocals. ($TT 100)
Toronto – Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 12:30 at the Toronto Jazz Festival (Shops at Don Mills – 1090 rue Don Mills à Avenue Lawrence E): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa – Monday, June 27, 2011, noon at Confederation Park – OLG stage (Elgin and Laurier): Playing the Ottawa Jazz Festival with the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alex Mastronardi – bass – Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Ottawa – Monday, June 20, 2011, 9:00 at the Manx Pub (370 Elgin): With the Craig Pedersen Quartet: Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Joel Kerr – bass – Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Burlington, ON – Friday, June 17, 2011, 7:30, 8:45 and 10:00 at the Sound of Music Festival (366 Brant st): with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Brockville, ON – Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00 at First Presbyterian Church: Part of the 1000 Islands Jazz Fest with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers: Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone.
Old Hull – Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 9:30 at le Petit Chicago (50 du Portage): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers! Mike Essoudry – drums; Matt Ouimet – drums; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone, Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa – Sunday, May 8, 2011, 3:00 at the Elmdale Tavern (1084 Wellington): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers! Mike Essoudry – drums; Matt Ouimet – drums; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone, Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10/$5 for kids)
Ottawa – Thursday, May 5, 2011, 7:00 at the Kichessippi Brewery (866 Campbell): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers, accompanying Jim Bryson. Mike Essoudry – drums; Matt Ouimet – drums; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone, Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($12)
Ottawa – Sunday, May 1, 2011, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): Playing the IMOO (Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais) series with Radar: Rory Magill – drums; Jennifer Giles – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones/flutes. ($5)
Ottawa – Thursday, April 28, 2011, 9:30 at the Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer): Improvised music with Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Scott Warren – drums; Linsey Wellman – bass clarinet. ($5)
Ottawa – Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9:30 at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers! Mike Essoudry – drums; Matt Ouimet – drums; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Nick Dyson – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone, Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa – Thursday, April 7, 2011, 9:00 at Raw Sugar (692 Somerset): With the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alex Mastronardi – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($8)
Hull – Monday, April 4th, 2011, 9:00 at le Ou…Quoi! (48 Laval): A half hour solo set, opening for Capillary Action and My Dad vs Yours. ($5-$10 sliding scale donation)
Ottawa – Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:30 at Flamingo (380 Elgin): With the Craig Pedersen Quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alex Mastronardi – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($6)
Ottawa – Sunday, February 20, 2011, 7:00 at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO show. Two solo sets by Craig Pedersen (trumpet/electronics) and Linsey Wellman (saxophone). $5 suggested donation.
Ottawa – Monday, February 14, 2011, 9:00 at the Manx (370 Elgin): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. Mike Essoudry – percussion; Matt Ouimet – percussion; Brian Sanderson – Souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Pencer – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. No cover.
Ottawa – Monday, February 7, 2011, 8:00 at Café Paradiso (199 Bank): Playing solo saxophone as part of a program presented by the Ottawa New Music Creators.
Ottawa – Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 9:30 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With Virgule. Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Olivier Fairfield – drums; François Gravel – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones
Ottawa – Sunday, January 23, 2011, 7:00 at Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO with Uzumaki. Rory Magill – drums; Eldritch Priest – guitar; David Broscoe – saxophone/clarinet; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, bass clarinet.
Ottawa – Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 9:30 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With Virgule. Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Olivier Fairfield – drums; François Gravel – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones
Ottawa – Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 9:30 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With Virgule. Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Olivier Fairfield – drums; François Gravel – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones
2010
Ottawa – Sunday, December 19th, 7:00 at Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO concert with a SPECIAL SURPRISE CHRISTMAS GROUP!!! (3 guesses…) Suggested donation – $5.
Old Hull – Wednesday, December 15th, 9:00 at Daïmon (78 Hanson): With Virgule, double bill with Vente De Feu (Québec City). Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Olivier Fairfield – drums; François Gravel – keyboards; Linsey Wellman – saxophones.
Ottawa – Tuesday, December 14th, 8:00 at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward): CD release for A Very Ayler Christmas! by the Bernard Stepien Orchestra. Bernard Stepien – saxophone; David Broscoe – alto/baritone saxophones; Anna Williams – voice; Jennifer Giles – keyboards; Mark Molnar – cello; Scott Warren – drums/tape loops; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone/bass clarinet
Ottawa – Sunday, December 5th, 7:00 at Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO concert with the Craig Pedersen quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alex Mastronardi – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. Suggested donation – $5.
Ottawa – Wednesday, November 24, 9:00 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With the Craig Pedersen quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. No cover.
******Ottawa – Thursday, November 18th, 8:00pm (doors open at 7:00) at Club SAW 67 Nicholas: cd release Ephemera: for solo saxophone. tickets $15******
Ottawa – Wednesday, November 17, 9:00 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With the Craig Pedersen quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alex Mastronardi – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. No cover.
Ottawa – Friday, November 12, 10:15 at Porter Hall (2nd floor Unicentre at Carleton University – 1125 Colonel By): With Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers. 35th anniversary celebration for CKCU 93.1fm. Other bands involved: The Mighty Popo, The Wires, The Flaps and Steve Adamyk. Doors open at 7:00, music at 8:00 – the show runs until 2:00. Mike Essoudry – drums; Matt Ouimet – drums; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Rick Rangno – trumpet; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10).
Ottawa – Wednesday, November 10, 9:00 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With the Craig Pedersen quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. No cover.
Ottawa – Sunday, November 7th, 7:00 at Umi Café (610 Somerset W): IMOO with Virgule. Olivier Fairfield – drums; François Gravel – keyboards; Philippe Charbonneau – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophones. Suggested donation – $5.
Ottawa – Friday, November 5, 9:30 at Irene’s Pub (885 Bank): cd release with Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers! Mike Essoudry – drums; Matt Ouimet – drums; Brian Sanderson – souzaphone; Ryan Purchase – trombone; Mike Schultz – trombone; Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Rick Rangno – trumpet; Tyler Cyr – saxophone, Linsey Wellman – saxophone. ($10)
Ottawa – Wednesday, November 3, 9:00 at Café Nostalgica (603 Cumberland): With the Craig Pedersen quartet. Craig Pedersen – trumpet; Mike Essoudry – drums; Alex Mastronardi – bass; Linsey Wellman – saxophone. No cover.
Copenhagen (Denmark) – Thursday, October 28, at WOMEX: Official Showcase with Kobo Town – Drew Gonsalves – lead vocals, guitar, cuatro; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Derek Thorne – percussion, voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, trombone, voice; Linsey Wellman – saxophone, flute, voice.
Ottawa – Monday, October 18th, 8:00pm at the Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank): Accompanying the silent filem The Cabinet of Dr Caligari with The Hilotrons. Mike Dubue – keyboards; Damian Sawka – bass; Paul Hogan – guitar; Phil Bova – drums; Megan Jerome – voice, accordion; Mike Essoudry – drums; Linsey Wellman – flute, alto flute, bass clarinet. ($10 members, students, seniors / $15 others)
Ottawa – Monday, October 18th, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00) at the Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank): Accompanying the silent film Legong: Dance of the Virgins with Gamelan Semara Winangun ($10 members, students, seniors / $15 others).
Ottawa – Friday, October 16th, 9:00 pm – 11:30pm at Ritual Nightclub (137 Besserer): With Kobo Town (double bill with John Carroll and the Epic Proportions). Drew Gonsalves – lead vocals, guitar, cuatro; Rob Millicevic – drums; Roger Williams – bass; Pat Giunta – guitar, voice; Derek Thorne – percussion – voice; Jan Morgan – trumpet, voice; Linsey Wellman – flute, saxophone, voice. ($15 – advance tickets available at Compact Music(s), Reap & Sew, The Record Shaap)
Ottawa – Sunday, September 19th, 7:00pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): With Philippe Charbonneau (bass) and Scott Warren (drums, tape loops) – 2nd concert in the IMOO series (improvising musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais). Suggested donation $5.
Ottawa – Sunday, September 5th, 7:00pm at the Umi Café (610 Somerset W): With Mike Essoudry, Ryan Purchase and Craig Pedersen – launching the new concert series: IMOO (improvising musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais). Suggested donation $5.
Toronto – Saturday, September 4th, 8:00pm: With Kobo Town at the Ward’s Island Clubhouse on Toronto Island.