July 20, 1978 - September 23, 2024

Raise a glass to Julia Cleveland, founder of Bluebird’s Thursday night music series. Inspiring musician, wonderful friend, beloved and integral member of our Bluebird community. Without you there is no this.

You are forever missed & we are forever blessed to have known you.

A little Julia:

Julia Cleveland Blue Legs

Links to her final show at Bluebird September 19, 2024:

First Set

Second Set

Angie Hilts is a versatile Canadian singer-songwriter whose music spans multiple genres from folk, indie, pop, jazz, to country. 

In September 2019, Hilts released her first full length album "Great Escape" which includes popular songs such as "I'll Wait" and "Shine".

Having been a fixture in the Toronto Music Scene for many years, Hilts has been in bands such as The Rucksack Willies, The Double Cuts, Doghouse Orchestra and dream pop duo Ginger Lips. Highlights include performing at Mariposa Folk Festival, CNE, and Peterborough Folk Festival.

Singer/songwriter David Celia is known for his accomplished guitar playing, his spontaneously driven live performances. and his open alt/folk style.

Victoria Houser is no stranger to the Bluebird stage, and she's thrilled to be back accompanied by Greg Cockerill.

An evocative singer/songwriter, Victoria’s East Coast roots shine clearly in her playful and thoughtful lyrics. She recently released her debut EP, titled "Somewhere Close to Home", which you can listen to on your favourite streaming service.

Join us for an evening of musical tribute to composer and drummer Julia Cleveland. Frank Rooney, Mike Milligan, Alison Young, Morgan Childs, and Josh Smiley play a series of Julia’s compositions, along with some of her favourite jazz standards and pieces from other contemporary composers. Beverly Taft joins on vocals.

Come together to celebrate the talent and life of Bluebird’s music night founder, the incomparable Julia Cleveland.

Shawn William Clarke pens warm indie folk songs, marrying narrative songwriting with innovative arrangements. Shawn has toured most of Canada & Europe including his Iceland, where he performed at the Melodica and Iceland Airwaves festivals.

Clarke recently released his latest full length studio album Softer Scissors, a collage of various sonic influences — from the ‘60s singer-songwriter tradition of Simon and Garfunkel, to the eclectic experimentation of Wilco, to rock energy of Sloan, Softer Scissors is sewn together by Clarke's rich story-telling and winding melodies.

https://www.shawnwilliamclarke.com/hearnow