Fronted by the songwriting and soulful harmonies of Deborah Landry and Allain Lalonde, and anchored by the percussion and added harmonies of D’Arcy McGuire, Dirty Sheep is an Ottawa-based trio that blends acoustic intimacy with a driving rhythm section.
With a decade of professional history—from selling out the National Arts Centre to entertaining travelers as part of VIA Rail’s Artist on Board program—the band has built a reputation for high-energy hooks and wooly-hearted Canadiana.
After a focused period of songwriting and studio work, Dirty Sheep returns to the stage in 2026, beginning with a homecoming at Irene’s Pub and a string of live events leading toward a landmark album release this September​
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Upcoming Appearances​
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February 1, 2026 Dirty Sheep Matinee Irene’s Pub, Ottawa | 3:00 PM
Dirty Sheep returns to their favorite local haunt for an afternoon of foot-stomping folk and new stories. Join Deborah, Allain, and D’Arcy as they kick off the 2026 season.
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March 14, 2026 Dirty Sheep bring High-Energy folk to Kaffe 1870, Chelsea
The 2026 Road Test crosses the river to the legendary Kaffe 1870 for a prime Saturday night feature. Expect a set with a little more jump in its tail as the trio brings their "East Coast kitchen party" energy to the Gatineau Hills.
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Select Performance History
We are proud of the diverse stages we’ve shared over the last decade.
From national landmarks to international pubs, here are some of our favorite highlights:
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Featured Stages
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National Arts Centre (Fourth Stage) – Music From the Red Bar Car (Sold Out)
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CityFolk Festival / Marvest – Ottawa, ON (Multiple Appearances)
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Live on Elgin – Ottawa, ON (Multiple Sold Out performances)
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The Tranzac (Southern Cross Lounge) – Toronto, ON
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Amnesia – San Francisco, CA
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Touring & International
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VIA Rail’s Artist on Board – Multiple Times: Cross-Canada performances
Toronto to Vancouver and Montreal to Halifax -
Lock 17 – London/Camden, UK
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Amnesia – San Francisco, CA
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The Paddy Wagon – Richmond, KY
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The Gorge Cafe - Victoria, BC
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Regional Favorites
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Irene’s Pub – Ottawa, ON (Long-standing residency and release venue)
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McCloskey’s – Chesterville, ON
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Gavan's Hotel – Quyon, QC
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Gan Brewery – Gananoque, ON
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The Red Brick Cafe – Guelph, ON
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The Spill - Peterborough, ON
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The Black Squirrel Books & Café – Ottawa, ON