Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais

For Ottawans looking to escape the structured sounds of mainstream music, the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais (IMOO) festival runs Friday, Oct 5 and Saturday, Oct 6 at Club Saw.

IMOOFEST 2012 will feature ab-libbed performances by eight musicans, including Lori Freedman and festival co-founder Craig Pedersen.

Renée Yoxon, communications director for the fest, says IMOO strives to include people from all backgrounds.

“Since our music is on the fringe, we tend to attract a very diverse crowd,” Yoxon says. “Our organizing members and invited performers are all strong allies, and we are an LGBTQ-friendly organization.”

IMOO nights are usually held biweekly on the first and third Sundays of the month at Umi Café.

Tickets range from $15 for a one-day pass to $100, which gets the buyer a compilation CD and T-shirt. Organizers are also accepting $250 and $500 donations, which come with many more perks.

IMOO

Fri, Oct 5 and Sat, Oct 6

Club Saw

67 Nicholas St

Visit the official site for more details.

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