Paul Weber is a bilingual singer-songwriter, guitarist, storyteller and video documentary maker who has performed across Canada in various incarnations. Paul believes we need to tell our own stories; stories that sometimes don't get told.
Paul Weber est un auteur-compositeur-interprète, guitariste, conteur et réalisateur de documentaires vidéo bilingues qui sont produits partout au Canada dans diverses incarnations. Paul croit que nous devons raconter nos propres histoires; Des histoires qui parfois ne sont pas racontées. Listen Ode to Gerry Barber Stay in Touch - Subscribe to Paul's Newsletter
Music and Merch Ode to Gerry Barber Album Inspired by a fire and born during a pandemic, Paul Weber's album “Ode to Gerry Barber” is full of stuff that doesn't always make it into the history books. This is a heartfelt album about eastern Ontario communities, stories past and present. Song subjects range from a famous local bouncer, the collapse of the Heron Road Bridge, the building of the Rideau Canal, Ottawa's first train, homeless people on Murray Street, why Ottawa isn't "Ottawa”, growing up in Vanier/Eastview, the days of the circus parade, the Great Fire of 1870, what it’s like to live in an Ottawa rooming house, and how to mansplain.
Buy the CD Alternatively, just send Paul an email at info@paulweber.ca and he’ll tell you how you can buy it directly from him (best option for the artist) using Interac, cheque, or cash. You can also pick up a copy at Compact Music in the Glebe. Buy the t-shirt High quality, black t-shirts available in all sizes. With original multi-coloured design by Ottawa artist An Nguyen. You can purchase the t-shirt on Bandcamp. Due to high shipping costs, Ottawa-area orders can be hand-delivered on request for $3. To arrange this purchase contact me directly at info@paulweber.ca.
Events If you're interested in attending a show and want to be notified, either "like" Paul on Facebook or send him an email or subscribe to his mailing list (see above).
Upcoming 2023/24
October 21 - Moose McGuire's - Tunes Afternoon
November 4 - Cafe Meow, details to come
January 10 - Ottawa Historical Society, Online show, details to come
February 24 - Ashely Newall Vernisage, details to come
Past 2023
January 10th - Live on Elgin, Hosting open stage
February 4th - House Concert
February 25 and 26th - in studio recording next CD!
March 5 - Vibration Studios in Osgoode
March 25th - House Concert, hosted by Tina St. John and Nick Heisler.
April 13th - Solo at Song-Along event
April 25 - Live on CKCU, in the CKCU studio!
April 22 - Live on CKCU at St. Andrew's Church
April 22 - Vibration Studios in Osgoode
April 23 - Irene's Pub, Grassroots festival, Ottawa
June 2 - Benefit for Howie Hooper, fight cancer fundraiser
June 3 -House Concert
June 4 - Chesterville Art in the Park
June - in Little Bullhorn studios recording
July 30 - Ottawa Historical 125th Anniversary
August 26 - Barnstorm, Finch Ontario
Bio Paul has been kicking around Ottawa since the early 1970s when his parents fled the U.S. in search of a calmer place to raise kids. Paul has worked sweeping stairs, waiting tables, working in a homeless shelter, trouble-shooting rooming house issues for the City of Ottawa, and for the last decade paying the bills by working for the federal government. He has successfully led, performed in and managed several groups, including Cheza (1991 - 2012) and the Main Street Market Band (2013-2018). He has performed at festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Dawson City Music Festival, the Hamilton Festival of Friends, the Ottawa Folk Festival and Toronto's Harbour-front, to name a few.
Paul is also an amateur video maker and he’s been making some short videos about various historical locations in Ottawa. You can find the series here.
Videos For more videos, check out Paul's YouTube Channel. Images
