Friday March 27

Finely Tuned Elephant “No Goats” album release party!

With special guests: Justin Duhaime Trio and The Archivers

Ottawa’s instrumental quartet Finely Tuned Elephant will celebrate the release of their third and most ambitious album, No Goats, with a hometown performance at The Rainbow Bistro on Friday, March 27, 2026. The show will cap the official release day of the new record, a project that perfects their signature jazz-rock fusion sound with their most technically ambitious work to date.

The album's title reflects the band's unique blend of sophistication and humor. It’s a confident "if you know, you know" statement on the masterful quality of the music, and a conceptual narrative about an exclusive "elephants-only" club where four goats (the band) are in disguise, seeking entry. This playful story mirrors their artistic mission: to create music that is intricate and masterful, inviting and full of personality, and designed to encourage a deep, visual listening experience.

Finely Tuned Elephant is an electrifying force in the Canadian music scene, known for a sound that is both technically staggering and undeniably catchy. Their journey through two acclaimed albums, Perfect Coincidence (2020) and The Fast Life (2022), was defined by years on the road, a crucible in which the band’s chemistry was solidified. Now, after a series of sold-out shows featuring full album performances of fusion legends Casiopea and original performances alongside high-profile touring artists, the band is poised to release their magnum opus.

The creation of No Goats marked a pivotal moment of artistic growth. It's the product of a fundamental evolution, being the first record crafted by the full, road-tested lineup. The new dynamic transformed their process into a foundational, layer-by-layer collaboration, building a sound that is deeply cohesive, nuanced, and telepathically interconnected. No Goats is not just the band's next album; it's their definitive statement, a sound born from a singular, shared vision.

https://finelytunedelephant.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0L0S6IU-Xw

Justin Duhaime Trio: Driven by eclecticism, a fascination for groove, and rich harmony the Justin Duhaime Trio plays music inspired by the legacy of jazz, blues rock, and fusion greats.

Archivers: Archivers is an instrumental project featuring Ottawa music scene veterans Brady Leafloor (Eru-Era/Smelloship), Nathanael Larochette (Musk Ox/ex-The Night Watch) and Dee Mollema (Dismal Aura/ex-The Night Watch). Fusing their combined experiences from the prog, metal, chamber, jazz, funk and soul scenes, Archivers weave sonic narratives guided by nimble arrangements, playful exploration and dynamic musicality.

Doors open at 8pm Music 8:30 19+ $30 plus HST online / $35 at the door