“You know the Blues; it makes me feel alright,” sing the rich and smooth tenor vocals of Ottawa-based Spencer Scharf.
His versatile Folk and Blues sound can be heard on a variety of musical instruments: 6-string, 8-string and 12-string guitars, a resonator, cigar box, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, piano/keyboards and hard driving harmonica.
Spencer’s ability to read the crowd gets him invited back to many venues and private events, as he chooses melodic and intricate instrumentals, belting Blues, or anything in between. His combination of technical skill and onstage charisma has led to him being called “an absolute genius” by AJ Sauvé, RBC Bluesfest’s Director of Media Relations.
While the Folk and Blues multi-instrumentalist has more than 400 cover songs in his repertoire, it was his 3rd album, I Can’t Hide (2014), that began Spencer’s road as a songwriter. He followed that with his 2017 album Times of Change:
“Spencer’s songwriting is evocative, his singing is filled with emotion, his arrangements and instrumentation serve the songs well, his originality and artistry shines through…I hear the bittersweet heartache of the deepest blues when he sings about his grandparent’s home; I hear the train a comin’ when he sings of ghosts; and I hear how big his heart is and how deep his groove is when he sings about ‘playing songs on refuse people can reuse.’” – Adrian Matte, Ottawa-based musician & educator
Spencer has had numerous solo gigs at high profile Canadian festivals RBC Bluesfest and Ottawa’s CityFolk (FolkFest). He regularly performs at a variety of events and venues, including festivals pubs, community and private events, house concerts, farmer’s markets, art shows, and children’s events. He’s the organist for the Carleton University Ravens Men’s hockey team, and has been featured on CTV Morning Live, Rogers Daytime TV, CBC, CKCU & Canoe FM radio.
“One of the most gifted…musicians in Ottawa is Spencer Scharf. He’s a multi-instrumentalist who dabbles in blues, folk, folk-rock and indie-rock. He’s also a rarity – a finger-plucker on the guitar…let Scharf teach you a lesson on fine music.” – Ben Yung, The Revue.
Spencer also gives lessons on all the instruments he plays & vocals in the Ottawa area – including 6 & 12 string acoustic guitar, dobro (slide guitar), 8 string baritone guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, guitalele, piano / keyboard & harmonica.
To book Spencer for gigs, private events, house concerts or lessons, or send him a message, email him at spencer@spencerscharf.com, or visit the Contact Page
Past Events
Jul 2019
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Jul 27, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
The Backdrop
Backdrop Restaurant & Bar, Ottawa Ontario |
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Jul 26, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Pub House by Milano
Pub House by Milano, Pembroke Ontario |
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Jul 25, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
Keystorm Pub - Brockville
The Keystorm Pub, Brockville Ontario |
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Jul 23, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Summer Camp Ukulele Concert
Private venue, Ottawa |
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Jul 20, 2019 - Jul 21, 2019 8:30 pm - 12:30 am |
Royal Oak - Hunt Club / Uplands
Royal Oak – Hunt Club, Ottawa Ontario |
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Jul 20, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Centretown Montgomery Legion
Montgomery Legion, OTTAWA ONTARIO |
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Jul 20, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Metcalfe Farmer's Market
Metcalfe Fairgrounds / Metcalfe Agricultural Society, Metcalfe Ontario |
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Jul 19, 2019 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
Private event
Private venue, Ottawa |
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Jul 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Wilderness Tours - Rafter's Restaurant & Lounge
Wilderness Tours, Forester Falls Ontario |
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Jul 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Wilderness Tours - Rafter's Restaurant & Lounge
Wilderness Tours, Forester Falls Ontario |
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Jul 16, 2019 - Jul 17, 2019 8:30 pm - 12:00 am |
The Rainbow
The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa Ontario |
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Jul 16, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Summer Camp Ukulele Concert
Private venue, Ottawa |
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Jul 13, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Private event - Spencerville
Private venue, Ottawa |
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Jul 13, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Private event - Spencerville
Private venue – Spencerville, Spencerville Ontario |
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Jul 13, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Barrhaven Log Farm Farmer's Market
The Log Farm, Nepean Ontario |