Cafe Dekcuf closure sparks worry over Ottawa’s live music scene [Video]

The closure of a downtown Ottawa music venue is prompting concern from those involved in the city’s live music scene.

In late December, Cafe Dekcuf closed after more than two decades in the ByWard Market.

“It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to permanently close,” the venue posted to social media.

Christina Kevins, who performs as DJ Chimaira, hosted a monthly goth party at the club called Release the Bats! She said those who frequented the venue feel a sense of loss.

“A big part of [Cafe Dekcuf] was just keeping a place for the community to come, and [for] these smaller shows to exist.”

Musicians say the closure of the downtown live-music venue is a blow to Ottawa’s music scene.

Cafe Dekcuf didn’t tell CBC why it shut down. Kevins told CBC’s Ottawa Morning she’d heard the venue was facing financial difficulties and tensions with the …