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Join us for a mid-week break and unwind with your friends over good food and drinks at The Bridge while being entertained by multi-instrumentalist Nigel E. Harris as he weaves his musical magic through an eclectic journey of treasured favourites, fresh originals, and lively banter.

Seeing the Fab 4 as an impressionable 10-year-old in my seaside hometown near Liverpool, was easily the most powerful early influence to my music. Also, the intoxicating sounds that filled our house when my step-sister and her hip friend sang and played, and later on tearing up church halls with my band's blistering blues and rock, idolizing Hendrix and Clapton, catapulted me out of my humdrum British existence and into my adolescent rebelliousness.

For years I made a living as an engineer until mid-life when I realized how spiritually dead I felt. I went back to school and followed my dream to create 'live' music in therapeutic settings, where I experienced the transformational power of music every day.

So how does this all relate to my live gigs? My music is how I express my gratitude for the simple things in life. The genres I write in span between rock and children's songs, with blues, indie, and pop in between. You can expect an evening of classics and originals on guitar and ukulele with a smattering of Liverpool wit and storytelling that will melt away the winter blues.

SAVE THE DATE... & bring a friend!

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out June 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Nigel returns to 'The Bridge' for an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho, delivering his usual humorous onstage banter.

NO COVER CHARGE - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale

Event date not yet confirmed

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out June 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Nigel returns to 'The Bridge' for an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho, delivering his usual humorous onstage banter.

NO COVER CHARGE - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale

Event date not yet confirmed

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out March 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Come and enjoy an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho and be entertained by Nigel's heartwarming onstage banter. NO COVER - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale - EVENT CONFIRMED!!!

North of England-born, Nigel's guitar and ukulele skills, soul-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered local acclaim around the Ottawa area. His 2012 original album release 'Evolutions, Revelations and Illusions' was well received. Nigel continues to release singles online through CDbaby, with new material due out March 2021.

He runs 'Musical Wellness' (musicalwellness.com) which he attests creates 'love made visible', the positive energy shift visible available for audiences through the power of music. These days, he gives daily virtual concerts to the special needs community and teaches ukulele and guitar to his devoted students throughout Canada.

Come and enjoy an evening of eclectic music on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho and be entertained by Nigel's heartwarming onstage banter. NO COVER - CDs and Ukuleles for Sale - EVENT TO BE CONFIRMED

Singer/songwriter, producer, and music teacher Nigel E. Harris creates movement and excitement using music wherever he goes. His business, Musical Wellness, is a catalyst for creating what he calls ‘love made visible’, the positive energy shift visible with people through the power of music.

Before the pandemic, Nigel shared the power of music with seniors’ homes, hospitals, and group homes for developmentally disabled individuals, from Kanata to Orleans. He was the musical director of a singing group for home-based early Alzheimers patients and their caregivers, through the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.

This event is FREE and held on Zoom. To register and for more information: https://freiheit.ca/en-ca/free-webinars/?lang=en-ca#nigel

'Live' acoustic music for the happy couple to exchange their vows to and laid-back background music for the event.

Join us for our second 2020 evening of thrills, spills and entertainment with a new host and downtown location. Advance sale single tickets will be $15, couples $25 at the door singles $18, couples $28

Come witness the creative genius of yours truly and my songwriting mates when we strut our stuff at the end of the 8 week songwriting workshop led by Ian Tamblyn. A happy and titillating time is guaranteed for all. COST... beer,beer,beer.

Come witness the creative genius of yours truly and my songwriting mates when we strut our stuff at the end of the 8 week songwriting workshop led by Ian Tamblyn. A happy and titillating time is guaranteed for all. COST... beer,beer,beer.

Come witness the creative genius of yours truly and my songwriting mates when we strut our stuff at the end of the 8 week songwriting workshop led by Ian Tamblyn. A happy and titillating time is guaranteed for all. COST... beer,beer,beer.

Join us for our second 2020 evening of thrills, spills and entertainment with a new host and downtown location. Advance sale single tickets will be $15, couples $25 at the door singles $18, couples $28

Davi Queiroz started playing guitar when he was 7 years old. His first musical influence was from 'Choros', the popular music of the 1930s and 1940s in his native Brazil. At 10, he started his first rock band influenced by Eric Clapton, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. During Davi's Ottawa concert he will be performing a mixture of 'Choros', originals, and covers.

Nigel E. Harris is the consummate entertainer - through his talents as storyteller and musician/composer, he tickles audiences with his guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho.

As well as their own unique music sets, Davi and Nigel will be combining their talents playing together at times during the evening.

A fun and memorable evening is guaranteed for all.

This event managed by Musical Wellness - event location yet to be determined.

Come join me and the residents and families of this great hospital for an uplifting and inspirational musical offering. Sing-along to your favourite traditional, and sometimes not so traditional, songs to build that seasonal cheer. In the Atrium on the ground floor - FREE EVENT

The Edgewood Care Centre is designed to accommodate residents with mental and physical challenges, and provides a safe supportive environment for them with all meals, housekeeping and personal needs attended to by caring staff 24 hours per day. I have been serving this fine centre since 2013 by teaching guitar and hanging out with the folks there. The event will highlight their individual musical talents through playing and singing and will guarantee to warm your heart! By private invitation - let me know if you are interested in attending.

We are happy to announce the 2019 relaunching of our wonderful choir.

'HEARTS IN TUNE' is a singing and drumming choir for persons with Dementia and their carers. We work in collaboration with the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Music Director : Nigel E. Harris - University of Ottawa BA (music concentration ) 2006

Registration will be through the Dementia society's web site https://dementiahelp.ca/get-help/programs-services/

Location TBA

Ottawa, get ready for ‘An afternoon with Nigel E. Harris !'

This seasoned entertainer charms audiences with consumate storytelling and British-Canadian wit. The show will include material played on guitar, ukulele and cavaquinho from his first two albums with an eclectic mix of old time and contemporary favorites.

Fans are in for a treat - expect to be bopping your way home!

We are lucky to have this consummate Canadian performer visiting Park Manor. Come and sing-along to some old time music favorites.