Up coming highlights @ The Rainbow
CD Release Party Kayla Howran w/s/g The Shifty Drifters
Jan 28, 2012 - Mackenzie Rhythm Section
Jan 30, 2012 - Carolyn Fe Blues Collective
Feb 3, 2012 - JW-Jones Blues Band
Feb 4, 2012 - Tony D Band
Feb 14, 2012 - - Sin Sisters Burlesque & Variety Show
Feb 17, 2012 - Jesse Greene
Feb 18, 2012 - The Ya-Ya's - Ottawa's All-Star Rolling Stones Band
Feb 25, 2012 - LOUDLOVE
Mar 2, 2012 - Jack De Keyzer
New Free Saturday Matinée!!! Big Bill's Blues Bash hosted by Billy Brennon.
Live Entertainment Check our schedule out for details on upcoming shows.
The Rainbow Bistro celebrates 27 years of bringing live Local, National and International acts to it's stage featuring many types of music, particularily, the Blues. With entertainment 7 days a week and free matinée shows 5 days a week, The Rainbow features a diverse range of entertainment.
We seem to have a pretty tight ship here for our
FREE AFTERNOON MUSIC MATINÉES (4:20 shows):
- Every Wed afternoon its Dr Dave's Blues and Jazz Ensemble
- Every Thursday afternoon we rotate b/w two bands: Rishi Rockerfeller and Linda Marie
- Every Friday afternoon it's Classic Rock with The Frank James Band
- Every Saturday afternoon it's Big Bill's Blues Bash by Billy Brennon
- Every Sunday we have our Open Blues Jam which is the longest running blues jam in the Nation's Capital (Entry is free for jammers, $3 for those coming to seek some of the best blues entertainment in Ottawa).
In addition to being Ottawa's most active Blues bar, the Rainbow brings in a diverse range of entertainment from around the globe.
Alternative, Pop, Ska, Reggae, Country, Funk, R & B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, pretty well every musical style out there have all found a home at
The Rainbow. From one person acoustic shows to full out 15 piece bands The Rainbow, has a time slot and entertainment style for everyone.
