With special guests: Justin Duhaime Trio and 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.

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.