This free daytime series, co-presented by Debaser, SAW Video, Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD), and the City of Ottawa Community Arts & Social Engagement, will feature visual projections by Pansee Atta, sounds by Wellington Sanipe (March 5 and April 16 only) and Pama (March 26 and May 14 only), and movement choreographed by Yvonne Coutts of Compagnie ODD.
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POSTPONED - Feb 8 ANAMAI show
Unfortunately we have had to postpone the upcoming show with ANAMAI on February 8 at Cinqhole. But ANAMAI will still be coming. New date to be announced soon!
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Jessica Moss (Thee Silver Mt Zion) and 13 Million Year Old Ghost (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) coming to Club SAW this April
We are excited to have Montreal experimental drone violinist Jessica Moss, and 13 Million Year Old Ghost, the experimental solo project of Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, at Club SAW on April 2.
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Teke Teke to support Mdou Moctar on March 16 at Club SAW
Announcing Montreal psychedelic eleki rock band TEKE TEKE will support Mdou Moctar Monday, March 16 at Club SAW. Tickets on sale now and going fast!
Read MoreToques now available in our online shop
You can now purchase our new Debaser toques in our brand new online shop! Grab one while you can
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The show follows night one of Asinabka’s annual outdoor snow screening series at Lansdowne Park
Asinabka Festival joins Debaser to co-present WHOOP-Szo & Zoon
On Thursday, January 30, the two Indigenous-led post-rock bands will play Ottawa venue Pressed with local group No Mistakes in Space. The show follows the first night of Asinabka's annual outdoor snow screening series at Lansdowne Park
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Just Announced: Hua Li and Backxwash at Pressed on Thurs, February 20
Hua Li returns to Ottawa following the release of her new album Dynasty to perform on Thursday, February 20 at Pressed with special guest, Zambia-via-Montreal trans sensation Backxwash. This one is a special co-presentation with DIY Spring and House of PainT.
Read MoreWHOOP-Szo and Zoon play Pressed in January with special guests No Mistakes in Space
WHOOP-Szo returns to Ottawa to perform at Pressed on Thursday, January 30, with special guests, new Paper Bag Records signing Zoon, and local post-rockers No Mistakes in Space.
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ANAMAI plays Cinqhole on Saturday, February 8
Montreal/Toronto experimental folk artist ANAMAI returns to Ottawa on February 8 following the release of their stunning new album Dream Baby, out now on Halocline Trance.
Read MoreMdou Moctar returns to Ottawa March 16, 2020
Nigerien Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar returns to Ottawa following his sold-out performance in July 2019 at Queen St Fare. The “Hendrix of the Sahara” will perform at the new and improved Club SAW on Monday, March 16, 2020.
Read MorePop-Up Shop opens today!
Our holiday pop-up shop opens today at 2 pm, and runs daily until December 21. Come pick up fresh new Debaser merchandise, lovingly hand-printed on recycled wearables.
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Pop-Up Shop at SAW Video
From December 2-21, Debaser is hosting a pop-up shop of our merch new and old at SAW Video, with proceeds donated to Minwaashin Lodge Programs. Brand new t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags available!
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Bucko to premiere new work, collaborate with ODD dancer Shania Leblanc
Local electronic musician Bucko will premiere work at the upcoming show December 7 at Club SAW, created in collaboration with Nick Schofield. This performance will also feature movement by dancer Shania Leblanc.
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