Singer-songwriters and dedicated mental health and addiction advocates Jake DeMarsh & Elizabeth Royall are set to host an unforgettable evening of live music at Ottawa’s Club SAW on May 31st, 2025. This event will bring the community together to raise funds and awareness for at-risk youth, with 100% of proceeds going to the Ottawa Youth Service Bureau (YSB).

Audiences can look forward to a night of intimate performances and touching stories from Jake Demarsh, Elizabeth Royall, and special guest Pat Rees. The evening will also feature a guest speaker from YSB, offering opportunities to learn more about their vital work and ways to contribute to the cause.

About YSB: YSB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth in need by offering essential programs and services. Their work focuses on fostering resilience, growth, and opportunity for young people in Ottawa’s community.

“With more than 60 years of supporting youth in the Ottawa area, YSB is valued for its expertise in the areas of homelessness, housing, mental health, youth justice, employment, health, diversity, and youth engagement” (https://www.ysb.ca/about/media/)

Jake Demarsh—From heroin addiction to championing the underdog. Jake DeMarsh has a story to tell. After getting clean in 2019, he's the epitome of a reverse rockstar, out to make a name for himself. Incorporating different styles into his sound using hints of blues, jazz, rock and pop to cultivate a contemporary style that's truly his own. Taking influence from bands like The Glorious Sons, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz.

After his release of is debut Single titled Still Hope he was nominated for New Comer of the Year at the Capitol City Music Awards in 2023. This song was then featured on CBC/IRC Quebec leading up to the Awards show highlighting Jake's work as a mental health and addiction advocate. Using his online presence to share his message through his music he continues to be featured on festival bills moving forward into 2024.

Elizabeth Royall - Elizabeth Royall is an indie/alt-rock singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2019, she was a performer at la Maison de la Culture in a lineup including french artists such as Dany Bédar, Les 2 frères, and La Chicane. Her first single "Leave Me" achieved semi-finalist status in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition, and her recent honors include the 2024 SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Award, sponsored by SiriusXM; a nomination for Newcomer of the Year at the 2025 Ottawa Capital Music Awards; and a spot on the 2025 Ottawa Bluesfest Lineup. Drawing from influences such as Fleetwood Mac, The Cranberries, and Mazzy Star, Elizabeth aims to provide her listeners with a healing journey through her music, often addressing themes of mental health and addiction in her lyrics.

Pat Rees - Pat Rees is a singer/songwriter from Peterborough, Ontario, whose music blends indie, folk, and country influences. Known for his deeply personal and introspective songwriting, Pat explores themes of love, heartbreak, and existentialism with a profound sense of honesty and vulnerability, captivating live audiences and deeply resonating with listeners.

Dedicated to creating music that inspires us to feel, heal, and grow together, Pat invites you to follow along on his journey.