Open Stage Series- Jon Martin

Join us on August 14 for our next Open Stage Series featuring Jon Martin!

Meet the artist:

Jon Martin and Lovers captures the spirit of Bittersweet Optimism. Sometimes it sounds like Alt-Canadiana or Chamber Pop. Sometimes it sounds like a rock and roll orchestra. And sometimes it sounds like the dad of a small child sitting at the piano at 2:00 AM on a weekday — those being the only unscathed hours of the day. Lyrics are always important. Either way, there is always hope.
Jon Martin is a songwriter, producer, and musician from southern Alberta. He studied music and music psychology at the degree and master's level, spent years running a recording studio in Lethbridge producing records for other artists, and relocated to Edmonton in early 2021. Producer Gethin Pearson (Charli XCX, Badly Drawn Boy) described his music as "timeless capsules... whilst also feeling fresh and from your life."
His 2022 album This Could Be Our Year — self-produced and built around an international cast of collaborators — was named one of the Edmonton Journal's 10 Best Local Releases of the year and was jury-selected for the Edmonton Public Library's Capital City Records collection in 2024. Over seven full-length albums and several EPs, his records have earned airplay across Canada, including on CBC Radio One.
A car accident in late 2024 briefly sidelined live performance and pushed Jon deeper into the studio. The result was Late September Garden Party, released May 2025. Written during a period of major transition — becoming a father, moving to a new city, finding new footing — the album works through those changes openly and directly. Cello-driven string arrangements, jangly electric 12-string, evocative steel guitar, vibraphone, and Wurlitzer electric piano shape a sound that is wide open and close at hand at the same time. Lead single "Bluebird" — a song addressed to a future son — is the true heart of the album.
"Part-Time Hero," a collaborative R&B-leaning duet released in March 2026, marks a different direction. Also in March 2026, a live concert in Edmonton was recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio One's Provincial Playlist Live. New singles are in progress, a follow-up to Late September Garden Party is in the works, and a separate album of music about space is also on the way.

A note from Felice:

Felice is a space that works to support artists in all stages of their career. We’ve created The Open Stage Series as a low-barrier performance opportunity for artists and an accessible way for audiences and members of our community to experience live music!

FAQ’s:

Is there seating?
YES - A seat will be available for every ticket holder

Is the Cafe open during the Show?
You betcha! You will be able to purchase our full menu including cafe drinks, food, and a limited alcohol selection.

Is there Parking?
There is ample FREE street parking, but we are also right next to the Stadium LRT Station!

Is the Cafe Accessible?
Powered door, gender neutral wheelchair accessible washrooms