Xpresso Cafe presents Greg Kelly's NEW open-stage night every Thursday night @Xpresso Cafe!

Come to the Xpresso Cafe for a great night of music with veteran performer singer-songwriter Greg Kelly and invited friends.

This special Thursday event will be a main-stay at Xpresso Cafe, as Greg invites many local performers to join him and perform as feature performers and as part of a fantastic songwriter's circle on occasion.

Join us for a refreshing drink, some delicious food and wonderful entertainment on Thursdays starting @730pm.

Upcoming: Friday August 6^th and Saturday August 7^th

Time: 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Artists: Amanda Keeley, Markus Lloyd, Angèle Dejardins and special guests

Future Dates: First Friday and Saturday of every month

Location: Xpresso Cafe & Bar (102-179 George Street at Cumberland, Ottawa ON - View Map)

Angèle Dejardins is a rising star in Canada's folk music scene. Over the past decade, she's graced stages from Halifax to Montreal, captivating listeners with her soulful, silky voice and powerful range. Fortunately for Ottawa, this prolific singer-songwriter and gifted painter recently landed in the Nation's Capital and will be performing first Friday and Saturday of every month

She's written more than a dozen original songs-three of which have been featured in Montreal playright Joel Fishbane's play Short Story Long-and performed at many popular events and venues, including the Montreal Fringe Festival, The Green Room and Rasputin's Cafe.

Angele (myspace.com/angeledesjardins) is currently recording her first album in collaboration with some of her favourite artists from Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. She's also looking forward to writing more original music, including for Ottawa flilmaker Amanda Sage's upcoming movie, Bliss (amandasage.ca/film).

Angele will be joined weekly by singer/songwriter Amanda Keeley and multi-insrumentalist Markus Lloyd (myspace.com/amandakeeleymusic). Please visit this website weekly for additional special guests.