Welcome

Welcome to the home of Canadian guitarist and educator Wayne Eagles. Please check back often for all the latest news.

Very proud to be the first musician/educator showcased in the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Artist Profile Series:

https://carleton.ca/cdcc/artist-profiles-series-wayne-eagles/

Also, a nice shout out from David Reed at The Intelligencer regarding my guest spot on Modasaurus' upcoming 2nd release 4K:

https://www.intelligencer.ca/entertainment/local-arts/david-reed-canadian-jazz-artists-to-add-to-collection

And, very pleased to continue my association with Yamaha Canada. Thanks to Product Marketing…

Jazz pick this week...

Thanks to OttawaJazzScene.ca for their continued support of the local scene:

https://ottawajazzscene.ca/jazz-pick-of-the-week/12906-ottawajazzscene-ca-s-jazz-pick-this-week-eagles-bova-wittet-at-the-options-jazz-lounge-brookstreet-hotel

OttawaJazzScene.ca interview re: OUT THERE SOUNDS series

https://ottawajazzscene.ca/news/12650-stretching-the-limits-in-new-jazz-fusion-series-out-there-sounds?cxn=js190405&fbclid=IwAR350szhy0Ip30OcCZ0yejHPKSrf9rymdvAe2ybscR8t4LMkaxRNEblqV4k

House of Targ's February 2019 'zine

This was fun! Features a quick article by me re: some recommended listens. I book the OUT THERE SOUNDS jazz fusion series at the club:

http://www.houseoftarg.com/scene-report/2019/2/6/february-is-a-cold-one-but-issue-59-of-targ-zine-is-hot?fbclid=IwAR0-ioYC7yErBLYX7p77J3OcUvYirKoyaIzj7A6XzXs5XHhMV1glhn9X_s0

Previous events

Dave Schroeder (bass) + Wayne Eagles (guitar)

Monday, November 8, 2021 @ 9:30PM — 11:00PMMon, Nov 8, 2021 @ 9:30PM — 11:00PM

Minotaure, 3 Rue Kent, Gatineau QC J8X 3J8

Dave Schroeder (bass) + Wayne Eagles (guitar)

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Hardcore Jollies (Funkadelic tribute)

Saturday, October 30, 2021 @ 8:00PM — 11:55PMSat, Oct 30, 2021 @ 8:00PM — 11:55PM

Queen St. Fare, 170 Queen Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5E1

HARDCORE JOLLIES (Funkadelic Tribute) Wayne Eagles-guitar Dalton Holloway-voice/percussion Robbie Rigg-voice/guitar Nick Miller-keys/vocals Alex Jee-bass/vocals Justine Walker-drums/vocals

$11.62 each

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Eagles / Schroeder / Essoudry

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PMWed, Sep 8, 2021 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM

Queen St. Fare, 170 Queen Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5E1

Wayne Eagles - guitar Dave Schroeder - bass Mike Essoudry - drums Free Admission!

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Wayne Eagles Trio

Thursday, August 19, 2021 @ 4:00PM — 5:00PMThu, Aug 19, 2021 @ 4:00PM — 5:00PM

Ottawa Jazz Festival - The Shed, The Shed is located on Sparks St. between O'Connor and Bank St., Ottawa ON

Wayne Eagles - guitar Steve Boudreau - keys Dave Schroeder - bass Free Admission!

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Mike Essoudry Trio

Monday, July 19, 2021 @ 9:30PM — 11:00PMMon, Jul 19, 2021 @ 9:30PM — 11:00PM

Minotaure, 3 Rue Kent, Gatineau QC J8X 3J8

Mike Essoudry - drums Steve Boudreau - keys Wayne Eagles - guitar Free Admission!

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Cancelled: Carleton University Jazz Camp 2020

Monday, July 27, 2020 @ 9:00AM — Friday, July 31, 2020 @ 10:00PMMon, Jul 27, 2020 @ 9:00AM — Fri, Jul 31, 2020 @ 10:00PM

Carleton University Music, Music Department, Loeb & Southam Hall Buildings, Ottawa ON

Cancelled: no Carleton University's 2020 Jazz Camp in late-July due to the COVID-19 situation.

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Wayne Eagles trio - postponed

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PMWed, Jun 17, 2020 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM

Brookstreet Hotel, Options Jazz Lounge, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON CANADA

Postponed: Wayne Eagles & Isaac Isenor (guitars)

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HARDCORE JOLLIES - postponed

Friday, June 5, 2020 @ 9:00PM — Saturday, June 6, 2020 @ 1:00AMFri, Jun 5, 2020 @ 9:00PM — Sat, Jun 6, 2020 @ 1:00AM

Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa ON

Postponed: HARDCORE JOLLIES, Ottawa's uber-badass Funkadelic tribute: Wayne Eagles - guitar, Dalton Halloway - vocals/percussion, Robbie Rigg - vocals/guitar, Nick Miller or Isaac Isenor - keys, Alex Jee - bass/vocals, Justine Walker - drums/vocals

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Postponed: HARDCORE JOLLIES (Funkadelic tribute)

Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 9:00PM — Sunday, March 15, 2020 @ 1:00AMSat, Mar 14, 2020 @ 9:00PM — Sun, Mar 15, 2020 @ 1:00AM

Irene's Pub, 885 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1S 3W4, Ontario K1S 3W4

Wayne Eagles (guitar) & Justine Walker (drums) present the return of the HARDCORE JOLLIES Funkadelic tribute. Gonna be a special night of kickass tunes and badass playing.

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Wayne Eagles & Isaac Isenor (guitars)

Sunday, February 16, 2020 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PMSun, Feb 16, 2020 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM

Brookstreet Hotel, Options Jazz Lounge, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON CANADA

Dual guitars, standard and original jazz + fusion. Free admission.

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HARDCORE JOLLIES (Funkadelic tribute) w/ opener DEEDEE7 (disco/r&b)

Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ 9:00PM — Sunday, February 9, 2020 @ 1:00AMSat, Feb 8, 2020 @ 9:00PM — Sun, Feb 9, 2020 @ 1:00AM

House of Targ, 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W9

The return of the HARDCORE JOLLIES Funkadelic tribute band w/ some new members - two great sets of music. Joined by opener DeeDee7even, Deedee Butters' new disco/r&b project. Gonna be badass!

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TETRAD (funk/fusion) opening for GROUNDUP (Snarky Puppy tribute)

Thursday, January 30, 2020 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PMThu, Jan 30, 2020 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM

House of Targ, 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W9

TETRAD: Wayne Eagles (guitar), James McGowan (keys), Chris Pond (bass), Justine Walker (drums) - new funk/fusion project - opening for Andrew Knox's GROUNDUP (Snarky Puppy tribute, perhaps w/ a special guest guitarist on a tune or two?) https://www.facebook.com/events/848863025569549/

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EAGLES / BOVA / WITTET

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PMWed, Jan 8, 2020 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM

Brookstreet Hotel, Options Jazz Lounge, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON CANADA

Wayne Eagles - guitar, compositions, Phillip Victor Bova - bass, T Bruce Wittet - drums. Original jazz fusion material and re-imagined standards - free admission, 19+.

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Carleton University Fusion & Singer-Songwriter Ensembles

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PMWed, Nov 27, 2019 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM

House of Targ, 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W9

CARLETON UNIVERSITY FUSION ENSEMBLE Directed by Wayne Eagles

CARLETON UNIVERSITY SINGER-SONGWRITER ENSEMBLE Directed by Giselle Minns

http://www.houseoftarg.com/concert-listings-events/out-there-sounds-jazz-fusion-nite-w/-carleton-u-fusion-ensemble-singer-songwirter-ensemble-ensemble

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2Hip To Be Square (Huey Lewis/News tribute)

Friday, November 15, 2019 @ 9:00PM — Sunday, November 17, 2019 @ 1:00AMFri, Nov 15, 2019 @ 9:00PM — Sun, Nov 17, 2019 @ 1:00AM

House of Targ, 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W9

9 piece band, tribute to Huey Lewis & The News + '80s Dance Party. Doors at 9PM, 19+, $6/cover.

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PreDestined

Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMSat, Oct 19, 2019 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Merrickville's Jazz Festival @ The Goose & Gridiron, 317 St. Lawrence St., Merrickville, ON

Subbing for my friend, guitarist Nick Miller. PreDestined: Matt Welsh - drums/bandleader, Brady Leafloor - sax, Miguel Angel De Armas - keys, Wayne Eagles - guitar, Marc Decho - bass.

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