Poster by Venenavi (@venenavi)

Experimental Hip-Hop, Dance & R&B music from three visionary musicians from Montreal, Waterloo and Ottawa.

Quinton Barnes (Montreal)

with special guests

Stevedave (Waterloo) &

GIOVANNI FROM KEPLER 22 (Ottawa)

Tickets $15 advance + service fees.

No one turned away. Pay-what-you-can options available (email hello@debaser.ca to arrange PWYC ticket)

Licensed / all ages

Thanks to Ontario Creates for support of this event

• LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  This event takes place on the stolen land of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. If you support our programming, please consider also donating to a local Indigenous organization or fundraiser. Learn more about this land acknowledgement and find educational resources and ways to support at www.debaser.ca/land-acknowledgement

  Donations will be collected at the event for Minwaashin Lodge Programs.

• HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

  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 at least 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.

  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.

• ACCESSIBILITY

  LIVE on Elgin is unfortunately located up a flight of stairs, and so is not accessible to everyone. There are both single-stall gender neutral and gendered bathrooms at the venue.

QUINTON BARNES

Quinton Barnes is a singer, rapper and producer based in Montreal, Quebec whose eclectic music blends experimental hip-hop, R&B and dance music. His third and most recent album For the Love of Drugs was released in October 2022 on Grimalkin Records

Spotify | Bandcamp

STEVEDAVE

Stevedave is a queer kid from a redneck commuter town who makes sad boy SoundCloud rap. At age 14 he quit guitar lessons and started making beats with Fruity Loops on a netbook.

While creating, Stevedave draws from various clashing influences and a confusing upbringing for inspiration. This has helped him develop a dedicated following of fans who are drawn to the idiosyncrasies in his music and poetry.

Spotify | Bandcamp

GIOVANNI FROM KEPLER 22

GIOVANNI FROM KEPLER 22 is a performer and producer based in Ottawa. His sound captures influence from the world of contemporary hip hop and experimental music, boldly combining the two in unique ways. GK-22 plays host to numerous collaborative endeavours in both music and visual accompaniments with each release, sourcing and teaming up with what Ottawa has to offer in talent.

Spotify | Bandcamp