Ottawa’s only Hip Hop Jam session is coming to Red Bird, and will be a strong addition to our monthly music series.

Every month: Will be featuring a different Emcee that will host the show with our house Emcee Nick Pouponneau (of Zoo Legacy). Backed with a full live band Andrew and The Capital Syndicate, these showcases are bound to instil a deep love and connection to the incredible Hip Hop scene that we carry in the Capital city!

Live Band: Nick Pouponneau (Emcee) Andrew Knox (Trumpet/ Keys) Matt Evans (Saxophone/ Keys) James Arif (Sousaphone) Ramel Bautista (Guitar) Harrison Singer (Bass) Sacha Nagy (Drums)

August Feature: GeeFaizel is a Saudi-born, Canada-raised hip-hop artist whose music is rooted in resilience, transformation, and authenticity. Growing up in poverty with limited access to education and technology, he left Saudi Arabia at 12 for Boston and later immigrated to Canada. After the tragic loss of a close friend, Gee turned away from self-destruction and emerged as a leader in his community, dedicating himself to personal growth and music.

Blending the grit of boom bap, the soul of neo-soul, and the storytelling tradition of hip-hop, Gee Faizel crafts songs that are both raw and inspiring. His artistry represents loyalty, respect, and the pride of being a fly young creative who turned struggle into purpose. With each release, he continues to build a voice for those who come from nothing but dream of everything.

Important Notes:

Every Instrument will be provided by the house. Access to stage is a first-come, first-serve process. The amount of instruments and microphones present on the stage will determine how many can stay on the stage at one time. We will have the “RED BIRD PICK” of the night. This pick will be chosen by staff at Red Bird and will encourage one participant of the night to close the show with another performance. There will be opportunities to network and possibly be featured in future events as a featured emcee or instrumentalist.