Ottawa – Catriona Sturton

Thanks for inquiring about the Ottawa Gravy Train for Saturday, April 3!

(This show has a rain date of Sunday, April 4.)

Catriona is an Ottawa, Ontario–based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has had a prolific career, performing in bands such as Plumtree and collaborating with artists like Joel Plaskett, Al Tuck, the late Dutchy Mason, the Mighty Popo, and members of Sloan and Blue Rodeo!

Build your package from the following menu options:

Tell me about the available packages!

Economy package: includes one Moe’s menu item, one Beyond the Pale tall can, and three songs from a local musician for $55

Touring package: includes two Moe’s menu items, a four-pack of Beyond the Pale tall cans, and three songs for $85

Oh, but there’s more!

You can also add food or beer, à la carte, to any order.

Extra menu items are $20 each. Additional tall cans of Beyond the Pale beer varieties are available for $7 each, additional four-packs are available for $25 each.

Is this safe? Is this legal?

We have arrived at the conclusion that nothing in Ontario’s red-zone COVID restrictions specifically forbids the 25-person-limited gathering at a distance during our food/beer delivery, and with most of Ontario moving into less restrictive phases of reopening, we are confident in our ability to assure both the safety of you and our performers.

We do ask you to work with us to help keep your Gravy Train stop socially distanced. It is the responsibility of the resident to ensure that physical distancing guidelines are being enforced.

If you have additional friends/family who would like to share in the performance, please arrange a socially distanced means for them to watch from a safe space — taking into consideration the phase that your community is currently in. Watching from a car or on the street has been a common option.

The safety and well-being of our performers is our primary focus. As such, we reserve the right to conclude a show if appropriate social distance guidelines are not being followed.

Furthermore, we ask that you select an area for the performance that facilitates physical distancing and can shelter musicians from snowfall/rainfall, if possible. The musicians may have electronic equipment that they need to keep dry. Large patio umbrellas, garages or covered porches work well. We’ve loved the creativity that past customers have shown in preparing stages, complete with lighting and heat!

In the case of weather that interferes with a performance on the given date, the Gravy Train will commence on the specified rain date, listed at the top of this page. Make sure you are free for the rain date!

I’m in! What do you need from me?

Payment prior to showtime is much appreciated. E-transfers can be sent to phoglounge@gmail.com

A three-prong extension cord nearby is helpful as well. We will need access to power for amplifiers and lighting, so pleas ensure that a working outdoor outlet is available.

It is also requested that, at the time of your booking, you provide us with an address and telephone number in case we need to contact you with a last-minute cancellation — either due to weather, or due to requests from authorities. (We don’t foresee any problems, but we want to be prepared on the off chance we are approached by an officer who interprets the restrictions differently than we do.)

Tips are encouraged for the artists when they are performing. They all have a socially-distanced tip jar for guests and passers-by. This has been instrumental in sustaining these musicians during the last two months. We’ve been amazed by the perseverance of the artists in the colder weather. Since March weather can be unpredictable, we hope you’re prepared for any weather contingencies!

We can’t stress enough how beneficial this has been to members of the music community who have been forced to remain idle while we work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Contact us with ANY questions at ottawa@catchatrain.ca!