Desert Stranger w/ special guests Nick James Beaton & Bardor

Desert Stranger w/ special guests Nick James Beaton & Bardor
at LIVE! on Elgin

Desert Stranger:
Desert Stranger is the songwriting project of Ottawa-based musician Andrew Gharib, crafting cinematic, layered songs that unfold gradually and leave a lasting emotional imprint. Rooted in storytelling and atmosphere, his music balances intimacy with scale—inviting listeners into moments that feel personal without being overstated.
Drawing from the emotional reach of artists like U2, the introspective edge of Matthew Good, and the grounded intensity of Kings of Leon, Desert Stranger’s songs explore heartbreak, identity, and personal history with restraint and intention. His 2022 debut Maybe I’m Blind introduced this approach through themes of privacy and cultural roots, featuring tracks such as “Maybe I’m Blind” and “Interstellar.”
Desert Stranger’s live performances build in waves—beginning sparse and intimate before opening into fuller, immersive passages that fill the room. The experience mirrors the feeling of hearing a great story: something you carry with you long after the night ends.

Nick James Beaton:
Nick James Beaton is an Ottawa based singer/songwriter, producer and guitarist. His influences are steeped in electric/acoustic blues, folk, americana, rock and pop. He performs his own music but has also toured nationally/internationally as a guitarist/backup vocalist with Autumns Cannon and Kristine St. Pierre.
In 2024 Nick James Beaton released his debut single "Dancing in the Shadows". Followed with a rock anthem titled "Movin' On". The remaining tracks from his debut solo EP are available for streaming or download through spotify/bandcamp. The music was written and produced by NJB but features Davide Direnzo (Tom Cochrane) on drums and John Dymond (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) on bass. Follow NJB on his socials for news on upcoming 2026 releases and show appearances.

Bardor:
Bardor is a facade donned by Everett Rama, a musician from the Ottawa valley. Everett has been recording and releasing music since 2020 both as a solo artist and as a member of the band “Band Zone”. Everett’s musical style and discography are rather eclectic, varying from folk music and alt rock, to EDM and indie pop. It is easiest understood through consumption. Bardor exists to coalesce Everett’s catalogue for live performance, tapping into high bardic magic and mystique to make it happen.

March 21st, 2026
220 Elgin Street, 2nd Floor
7:00pm Doors \\ 7:20pm Show
Tickets $15+fees in advance or $20 cash at the door