AKEEM OH + JOLY and more | Live at Monarch Tavern

Double headline event featuring JOLY and Akeem Oh at Monarch Tavern!

With support from DIVNE and Marc-André Labelle

19+ $15+fees or PWYC

About Akeem Oh:

Akeem Oh is an American-Canadian indie-pop artist born in Philadelphia and raised in Mattawa, Ontario. Starting in the Franco-Ontarian music scene, he gained national attention on TFO's JAM and performed for 10,000 people at Montreal's Francos Festival. Relocating to Ottawa in 2012, Akeem released his debut single, "WINTER CRUSH," in 2018, followed by "SCHOOL GIRL," showcasing his versatility as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

Known for his innovative blend of indie-pop soundscapes, Akeem’s latest single "FOMOTION" brings a polished, percussion-driven energy, marking a bright new chapter in his music. His sound draws from both classic and modern influences, channeling the melodic charm of The Beatles and the indie flair of Foster the People and Arcade Fire. Supported by CBC Music and college radio, Akeem Oh is set to release more tracks this year, leading to his highly anticipated EP in Spring 2025. Come and witness the second leg of FEAR OF MISSING OUT shows! More from Akeem Oh x Listen to Akeem Oh

About JOLY:

JOLY (Marc-Antoine Joly) is a Hawkesbury-born singer-songwriter and producer who draws inspiration from folk arrangements, rock flavors and emo lyrics. In 2020, he won FrancoMusique's “Guitarist of the Year” and “Vocalist of the Year” awards. In 2021, he and his brother won best recording and arrangement for their album This is it, this is the end at the Capital Music Awards. With his debut EP Au plus bas, he reached number 8 on the French iTunes charts in 2017. Since then, JOLY has released his first full-length album DEUIL, which won Album of the Year at the Capital Music Awards. Come and experience the album live!

Marc-Antoine Joly est un auteur-compositeur-interprète et réalisateur originaire de Hawkesbury qui s'inspire d'arrangement folk, de saveurs rock et de texte emo. En 2020, il a été reconnu par le public en gagnant les prix «guitariste de l’année» et «chanteur de l’année» organisé par FrancoMusique. En 2021 lui et son frère on reçu meilleure prise de son et arrangement pour leur album This is it, this is the end au capital music awards. C’est avec son premier EP Au plus bas qu’il se retrouve au numéro 8 des palmarès francophones d’iTunes en 2017. Depuis ce temps, JOLY a sorti son premier album complet DEUIL qui s’est mérité le prix de l’album de l’année au Capital Music Awards . Venez vivre l'album en spectacle. More from JOLY x Listen to JOLY