Soul and Roll is bringing rock and soul to you like never before: in a theatre for the performing arts. In celebration of the release of the Lionyl’s brand new EP, What Matters Most, this event brings a brand new atmosphere to your regular rock show, with soft seats and space to bust out your moves and dance the night away at the front.

The Lionyls will be supported by the fun-loving and electric New Hires and Loch Nisse Monster, Ottawa’s rising lyrical folk-rock sensation. Prepare for a night of some of the best indie rock and soul the city has to offer, and good vibes for all your family and friends.

Music concerts are a resurfacing initiative at the Gladstone, drawing lots of positive reviews from the Ottawa Wintertime Musicfest that took place in February 2025.

Get your tickets while they last. Exclusive after-party information to be announced.

The Lionyls
The Lionyls are a five-piece Rock & Soul outfit based in Ottawa, Canada with an unmistakable sound and ability to make their audiences move. Inspired by rhythm & blues, funk, soul, and rock & roll traditions, they have crafted an organic sound that is both timeless and current, raw and refined. Their music truly comes to life in live performance, where their skillful musicianship, charismatic presence, and raw energy invite the audience to join them deep in the groove.

In over 10 years together, The Lionyls have released 2 full-length studio albums with an EP on the horizon in Fall 2025. A constant dedication to honing their craft has led them to perform at many landmark festivals and events including Ottawa Bluesfest, NXNE, CityFolk, Canadian Music Week, The Grey Cup Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, The National Arts Centre and many more.

The New Hires
The New Hires are an infectious indie rock band based out of Ottawa, Canada. Known for their polished hits and energetic stage antics, the dapper 5-piece have been showcasing their back-to-basics approach delivering anthemic ballads and garage rock you can’t help but sing along to. The New Hires have showcased their spirited performances in supporting artists such as Dear Rouge, JJ Wilde and DURRY, and recently released their latest singles ‘Me, Myself and Lies’ & ‘Where The Sun Sets’.

Loch Nisse Monster
Loch Nisse Monster originated from the swamps of a 70's-themed house party, where the singer-songwriter was told that her name sounded like that of the famous Scottish monster. Telling stories and painting emotions with a mesh of alternative folk and indie rock, Nisse’s music has drawn comparisons to Lucy Dacus, Angel Olsen, Hayley Williams (Paramore), Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief), Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks