Bands Undone is an acoustic session series involving exclusive sessions with indie acts for a small stripped down performance and Q&A.

Each session is hosted by Canteen Art Shop + Gallery located in the ByWard Market in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They feature original design and street-inspired artwork from around the globe, as well as a large selection of art + design books, art prints, stationery, and other novelties.

CONTACT

Kara Strang, Bands Undone

Inaas Kiryakos, Canteen Art Shop + Gallery

LINKS

Bands Undone YouTube

Bands Undone Facebook


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PAST EVENTS

Meadowlark Five Nov. 5

Silver Starling Nov. 7

Parlour Steps Nov. 16

Bonjay Nov. 19

Kalle Mattson Nov. 24

Hey Ocean! Nov. 28

Caledonia Dec. 5

Mother Mother Dec. 11

Laurent Bourque Dec. 11

Sadie Hell Dec. 27

Nightwood Jan. 18

The Property Line Jan. 22

The Wooden Sky Jan. 24

Matthew de Zoete Feb. 3

Tanya Davis Feb. 5

Paper Beats Scissors Feb. 5

Woodpigeon Feb. 21

The Belle Game Feb. 22

Bahamas Feb. 28

Musk Ox Feb. 28

Language-Arts March 7

Pawnshop Diamond March 8

Stairwell Leo March 14

Dave Norris & Local Ivan March 21

Old Crowns March 22

Meghan Tonjes April 11

Tall Trees April 11

Loon Choir April 25

Right by Midnight April 26

Jonathan Becker May 3

Oceans May 9

Connor Mercury May 16

Chopwood May 23

Stan Diego May 23

Neonbelle May 23

The Darcys May 24

Erin Lang & The Foundlings May 29

David Simard May 29

Gianna Lauren June 14

Field Assembly June 14

 

In Review

Please ignore the lightening in this one and pay attention to the ear candy. ;)

What an amazing time!

Love. ♥

Gianna Lauren and Field Assembly: Review & Video

Photo by Ming Wu

Gianna Lauren and Adam Fox (a.k.a. Field Assembly) played for us last Monday to celebrate our season finale as well as their harmonious work. 

The two-some have been busy doing a cross Canada rail tour which sounds like an amazing adventure to be apart of. Both Gianna and Adam bring along their diaphanous voices, down home friendly personalites and of course that music you know you’ll be wanting more of.

Thanks to sweetastic Gianna Lauren and Adam Fox, and Brian Goldschmied for the great videos! 

*insert cliffhanger*

See you all soon! ♥

The Darcys: Review & Video

Photo by Ming Wu

One half of the Darcys pleased us with an amazing performance at Canteen recently. Both Jason and Mike played a few songs as Wes and Dave looked on with an encouraging amusement. I realized after spending a few hours with the guys there is a great friendship within the band and it’s pretty freakin’ endearing. There is also a man candy element to the band as well, but getting back to the music…

The Darcys are so good! This performance was definitely more of a stripped down showcase of their songs but it was such a treat! Be sure to check the guys out when you can, they are definitely one of the most attractive, I mean, most talented and appealing bands touring Canada right now. 

Thanks to the delectable Darcys and Basically Brian for the great videos! 

Erin Lang & The Foundlings and David Simard: Review & Video

Photo by Ming Wu

Erin Lang and David Simard (shout out to Mona and Patrick) are two of the sweetest people anyone could ever meet. Then to top it off, like granola on yogurt (wink wink, Erin), their music and talents very easily shine through their beaming hearts with beautiful melodies and timeless stories. I was absolutely blown away by the songwriting of these two! If any of you get the chance to see them live, please please do. 

If you fell in love with these songs like I did, please check out Erin’s website for the Two Headed Coins EP

Thanks to the lovely Erin Lang and David Simard for the wonderful music and the WildWorks Station and PhotogMusic for the videos.

Stan Diego, Neonbelle and Chop Wood: Review & Video

Photo by Ming Wu 

The Dutch Evasion otherwise known as Chop WoodNeonbelle and Stan Diego made a special appearance at Canteen for Bands Undone on Sunday. It was a very hot day filled with magical sounds. All three bands were unbelievable and put on a spectacular show.

I really really want to go to Amsterdam.  

Watch this video on YouTube.

Watch this video on YouTube.



Thank you to everyone who made this event happen - it was incredible! Please check out In a Cabin With for more information about the bands and Basically Brian for the great videos. 

Connor Mercury: Review & Video

Photo by Ming Wu

The raw talent Connor Mercury holds is unbelievable. For a young artist his understanding of relationships and the struggles we face each day is well crafted in his music. The comparisons to Connor Oberst and Elliott Smith are easy to place, but Mercury definitely “gets it” if you know what I mean.

Watch out for this dude - he is incredible! 

Watch this video on YouTube.

Thanks to Connor Mercury and Basically Brian for the great videos!