Poster by Robert Voyvodic
Eliza Niemi and her band play selections from her recently-released debut full length “Staying Mellow Blows” and 2020 EP "Glass"
and Keturah
Tickets $12 plus service fees / pay-what-you-can
all ages / licensed
fully accessible to those with restricted mobility and all genders.
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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people on whose land we operate. Donations will be collected at the event for Minwaashin Lodge Programs.
Read more about our land acknowledgement.
www.debaser.ca/land-acknowledgement
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Before attending the event, complete a COVID-19 self-screening. If you do not pass the self-screening, please STAY AT HOME.
The following are strongly recommended for attendees of this event to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
take an at-home antigen test before arriving on site. Antigen tests are currently available for free from many pharmacy and grocery store locations (find out more here).
take two doses of approved COVID-19 vaccinations received at least two weeks prior to the event.
wear a KN95 face mask over the mouth and nose at all times while at the event (we will have a limited number of free masks available for audience members).
wash your hands or use the provided hand sanitizer often.
COVID-19 policy is subject to change based on government and venue regulations and guidelines.
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Club SAW: 67 Nicholas is the accessible entrance to the building, with a ramp to the entrance and automatic doors.
Accessible bathrooms are available in Club SAW. All bathrooms in Club SAW are gender neutral, including the one backstage.
Email hello@debaser.ca to request any further accessibility information, or to request accommodations.
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Attendees, artists and staff are expected to respect one another. Zero tolerance for violence, aggression, oppressive behaviour or language, or bullying. If you are currently implicated in an accountability process, please ensure you are respecting the space and well-being of those you have affected.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Eliza Niemi
Eliza Niemi and band -- AJ Thawley and Jeremy Ray of Dove Lady (DC), and Avalon Tassonyi (Vain Mina Records, TO) -- stop in Ottawa on their North American tour. Playing selections from her recently-released debut full length “Staying Mellow Blows” and 2020 EP “Glass.”
"Her latest album, Staying Mellow Blows, furthers these ideas [of connection and collaboration] to a staggering degree, retaining the candor, humor and emotional humility she’s known for, while letting the vast number of supporting musicians shape each song with their own emotionally resonant performances. The result feels whimsical and inspired, and is the sound of an artist flourishing." -Michael Rancic
Bucko Art Machine
Bucko is a multidisciplinary artist based in Ottawa, Canada. With his musical project, Bucko Art Machine, he performs synth-based electronic music using an iPhone and a custom sound system mounted on his power wheelchair. His main collaborators in the Bucko Art Machine are Nick Schofield and Eliza Niemi. For this Pique performance, Bucko is joined by Eliza Niemi on cello to create ambient Satie-esque sounds to permeate the Arts Court space.
As a painter, Bucko creates abstract digital paintings with poetic titles that he shares on Instagram.
Bucko aka Chris Binkowski has Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy and uses a ventilator to help him breathe. He believes musical performance and art are important venues for disability representation and inclusion.
Keturah
Formerly fronting the Heavy Medicine Band, Keturah's dynamic vocal stylings swoon and swoop in a ribbonesque pulsing that is sure to command and captivate the attention of all audience members within reach. Known for her range and power projecting, Keturah balances a tough grit with an ethereal elegance that is a must see live experience.
You can expect a full length album of Keturah's solo work by the end of 2022.
