Foster Motel & John Borra
Show Description
Foster Motel is bringing their outlaw indie folk to Ottawa for the very first time! This will be an evening of outlaw indie folk and roots rock, with harmony-based songs, rich with story, character and melody.
Opening the evening will be a solo performance by legendary Toronto-based roots rocker John Borra.
Bios
Foster Motel is the musical home base of Joel Stewart (The Future Hall of Famers) and Jane Gowan (The Real Shade, The Violet Archers).
Following a successful West Coast tour in May, 2026, Foster Motel continue to celebrate the 2026 release of Songs for Stadiums (Joel Stewart and The Future Hall of Famers).
Opening the evening will be a solo performance by legendary Toronto-based roots rocker John Borra. John has spent over 40 years as an authentic voice in the city’s alternative music scene. As a Toronto roots musician, he evolved from punk rock bands in the 80s to a critically acclaimed solo career blending punk energy with alt country, folk, and Americana storytelling.
“…nothing short of captivating, blending warmth, musicianship, and storytelling into an afternoon that felt both intimate and unforgettable.” —AmericanaMusic.ca
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/fostermotel
https://www.instagram.com/john_borra
Tickets: Early Bird $15 | General Admission $20
Available on Sairyo
Your ticket guarantees you a seat in the house but not necessarily a seat with a direct line of sight to the performers. We recommend coming early to snag a spot or if you need accommodations, like a guaranteed seat for accessibility reasons, to please email us at ac.efacesuohtraeht@stneve at least 72 hours before the event.
Limited quantity of tickets available. If the event has not sold out online, there will be tickets available at the counter.
Ticket refunds or date transfers are not available.
IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFO
We provide gender-neutral washrooms. We have one wheelchair accessible washroom. There is no wheelchair ramp. There is a set of 8 stairs to get into the building (7 steps, small landing, and then an 8th step). Once inside, the whole cafe floor is flat, with the exception of our small room to the side, which is a small step down.
We are licensed to provide alcohol, but serve a variety of non-alcoholic options.
This event takes place on the traditional unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People.