Mercury Lounge presents: a Jazztronic evening with Resident Lance Baptiste & Guests AMMOYE + DJ RISE ASHEN live ...Album Launch: Haffi Win Ammoye and Rise will take you on a journey through futuristic dancehall, dub, house and beyond, as they unveil the material on their new album: Haffi Win more info at www.balanced-records.com

Doors at 10pm, $10 at door

Wfm, Timekode and Mercury Lounge present QUANTIC DJ set with Resident Trevor Walker & Zattar (timekode) Thursday September 16 - 10pm ... Expect Jazz sensibility with future dancefloor orientated grooves, deep funk, tough drums and tropical rhythms. Will Holland, aka Quantic, is one of the most talented and prolific artists in the world of alternative dance music today. Recording under various guises, it is under the Quantic moniker that he has enjoyed consistent acclaim and success, with solo work leading to live bands and incredible records from the Quantic Soul Orchestra, Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro, plus the intriguing Flowering Inferno side project. Resident DJ Trevor Walker and TimeKode's own Zattar round out the night. Hot dancefloor sounds on a Thursday night in September. THIS is not to be MISSED!

Doors at 10pm, $12 in advance

Mercury Lounge presents A jazztronic evening with resident Lance Baptiste & guest DJ Miss Mee, PAtsada records - Belgium ...Friday September 10th Expect Miss Mee to drop an infectious mix of funk, soul & house... Patsada Records is a House Music Label whose artistic direction is managed by Miss Mee. Through the label, Miss Mee seeks to develop sounds that are close to her musical roots: Soul, Funk, House inspired by the NYC, Chicago and Frisco scenes are the bases of the label’s philosophy. In spite of the technological contribution, the lively and organic side must be the main motive.

Doors at 10pm, $9 at door

Mercury Lounge presents Rommel Ribeiro in ROMMELERA TROMBASSDRUMS ...Friday, September 3rd Followed by Lance Baptiste Juggling with African musical styles, Brazilian music, Reggae and funk while remaining connected with the new tendencies of the urban language, the young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rommel Ribeiro, winner of the Prix de la Diversité 2010 of Montreal, presents his new project: ROMMELERA TROMBASSDRUMS + special guests Open act: Amelia Leclair.

Doors at 7pm, $10 at door

Mercury Lounge presents: The Peptides live "For Those Who Hate Human Interaction" - CD release party ... Followed by DJ Trevor Walker Saturday August 21st Expect : Humanity's demise set to racy beats & baroque ballads.

Doors at 7pm, $5 at door

This event is proudly presented by Mercury Lounge and 1664 Blanc: A 1664 Blanc Affair with COLETTE Candy Talk Tour with resident DJ Lance Baptiste and visuals by Matt Cameron. Colette possesses the unmistakable voice of post-millennial house music. Expect Tech, Deep, Soulful, Funky & Sexy House all night long. Also in the house: 56- DJ Balu, Collection- Phono Jones Featuring DJ Ray Ray. Tickets in advance at Planet Coffee and Collection. Dress Code: 1664 retro white / vintage / feathers / beach tropical.

Doors at 10pm, advance tickets $23

Mercury Lounge presents TELFER Live funk band direct from Halifax with opening act Ben Cooper & Peter Voith Followed by Resident Trevor Walker. TELFER is returning to Ontario for the SIXTH time in two years. They've got new tunes, new haircuts, and eight arms dedicated to pounding, strummin and slappin out the kinda funk your mom warned you about...

Doors at 8pm, $9 at Mercury

Jazztronic with resident Lance Baptiste presents: West Coast House DJ Luke Mckeehan - Nordic Trax Friday August 13th Celebrating Mercury's very own, Erum Sheikh's Birthday !!!! Exploring the boundaries of deep, tech and jackin' House music Owner and head of A&R for Vancouver-based Nordic Trax, Luke McKeehan has steadily established himself as one of the most innovative names in the world of House music. With over 50 releases spanning a decade & seminal tracks from such artists as Home & Garden, Gavin Froome, JT Donaldson, DJ Heather, Iz, Jay Tripwire, Kelvin K and McKeehan himself, Nordic Trax has remained firmly committed to releasing pure quality.

Doors at 10pm, $9 at Mercury

Mercury Lounge presents Atomics live followed by resident DJ trevor Walker Expect Electro, acid jazz & lounge.

Doors at 7pm, $8 at Mercury

Ottawa's finest booty-Shakin Jazz Funky With Gilles Massie, Bob Johnson, Mario Lacasse and Ken Kanwisher.

Doors at 8pm, $8 at Mercury

Mercury Lounge presents Rael de Rima live & direct from São Paulo w/ guest David Ryshpan (Trio Bruxo, MTL) Followed by resident Lance Baptiste ...Friday August 6th Brazilian soul-hip hop-reggae Rael will be performing his own compositions as well as Jorge Ben, Djavan and a few others...

Doors at 7pm, $19 at door

Every Wednesday - Hip-Hop, Electro, House
Doors at 9:00PM, Cover varies from $3 to $7

Mercury Lounge presents DJ Rise Ashen & guest DJ Kasm, Winnipeg-Balanced Records Sunday August 1st. Expect Kasm to take you on a crazy journey through dub, afrobeat, breaks andbeyond, and Rise Ashen to round the night off with a trip through deep global house, both playing lots of original never-played material fresh from the studio... Share the floor with or just watch some of Ottawa's finest street dancers, especially early in the night...

Doors at 10pm, $8 at Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge proudly presents: Jazztronic with resident Lance Baptiste and Special guest DJ JOJO FLORES Friday , July 30th 10pm THERAPY is an underground music that goes beyond providing a remedy: it's a cure. Luscious and profound, Therapy offers refuge, unity and pride. Since 1999, Therapy has been the purveyor of soulful music through garage, deep house and afro-latin rhythms. Gotsoul's Therapy sessions has been voted "Best Event" by Now Magazine in Toronto and "Best Party" by The Montreal Mirror. New York City (Cieloclub), Miami (Karu-y), Toronto, Dubai, San Francisco (Pink), Manila, Melbourne, Singapore, and Cape Town have all played host to this little party that could. Montreal's award-winning soiree travels the world with jojoflores - voted "Best International DJ" by NYC's Undaground Archives Choice Awards, and has introduced the likes of Osunlade, Dennis Ferrer, Tortured Soul and Blaze to Canadian audiences. Longevity, integrity and credibility; you've got to feel it to believe it! $10 in advance at Mercury Lounge and Planet Coffee.... Hurry and get your ticket to avoid disappointments.. See you on the dance floor!!

Doors at 10pm, $10 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury

Dr, Sketchy's Anti-art School - last Monday every month - Mercury Lounge. Featuring a herd of models expertly wrangled by Headmistress Holly! Live music by Lefty McRighty.

Doors at 6:30pm, $10 at the door

Mercury Lounge presents An Afro-Cuban Night with Caridad Cruz live Followed by resident dj Trevor Walker Saturday June 24th Steeped in Afro-Cuban culture from an early age, Caridad Cruz had a formal musical education in her native country, followed by a 10-year career singing in its tourist hotels and night clubs. She immigrated to Canada in 2003, and the following spring her Canadian debut performance, broadcast nationally by CBC, garnered rave reviews. "Havana native Caridad Cruz packs a powerful punch," pronounced the Ottawa Citizen. "She's an entertainer, a crowd pleaser. With her powerful voice and no-holds-barred personality, she knows how to get people up dancing and singing."

Doors at 7pm, $10 at Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge presents A Jazztronic evening with resident Lance Baptiste & Special guest DJ B'UGO (Hi-Budget/Montreal) Friday July 23rd B'UGO's intention is to get you in the mood by giving you stunning mixes of deconstructed techno bombs, twisted diva tracks, latin fused tribal-tech and heavy Chicago funk. Always looking forward, B'UGO pushes the limits of house and techno with new sounds and influences from world music, pop, rock, hiphop and soul. B'UGO's wild and exotic techno keeps your feet firmly glued to the dance floor in a daze of glamour, fierceness and an overdose of madness. 10pm $9 at the door www.bugo.dj Part of the proceeds will be going to Art for Peace.

Doors at 10pm, $9 at Mercury Lounge

Quickly becoming a favourite on the Canadian jazz scene for her dynamic voice and fresh spirit.

Doors at 7pm, $10 at Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge presents Live Acoustic Soul w/ Tony Almonte Followed by Trevor Walker Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm.

Doors at 8pm, $10 at Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge presents King Sunshine - 9 piece house band With resident Lance Baptiste Friday, July 16th 10pm King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine... nine musicians transformed into one "live" DJ.

Doors at 10pm, $15 in advance

Mercury Lounge presents Florquestra Brasil followed by Trevor Walker Saturday, July 10th Standards & Novelties of Bossa Nova & Samba.
Doors at 7pm, $8 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge presents Maria Hawkins - Bday Bash Followed by resident dj Lance Baptiste Friday July 9th She isn't just about the blues. Maria's voice creates a rich palette of colours and textures in virtually any musical styling: Motown, R&B, soulful soul and funky funk. Audiences of all ages respond by dancing, singing, swaying, and cheering to the music. Which is what music is all about.
Doors at 7pm, $9 in advance at Planet Coffee and Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge presents Canada Day 2010 Thursday July 1st The best local heavyweight line up - all in one building!!!! Outdoors from 7pm onwards DJs Balu Lance Baptiste Trevor Walker Jaxpratt Indoors from 10pm onwards Bar 56 - free of charge ROCK STEADY SOUL with DJ Ska-Tee and Mr. Pickles Mercury Lounge:$5 at the door MuyAfroFunKode with Trevor Walker & Memmetic, Zattar & Eric Roberts.
Doors at 7pm, $5 at the door