Zaphod's Ottawa

08/29/2025

The Rolling Stones filmed their "Streets Of Love" video at Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe, 20 years ago!!!

See the video for Streets Of Love here: https://youtu.be/Ibv2ZoLgcyg

"The Rolling Stones stayed in following their concert to shoot their video for 'Streets Of Love' on Monday Aug. 29, 2005. It was shot on location at the Byward Market nightclub Zaphod Beeblebrox and included locals picked on the streets and by luck. They did quite a few takes of 'Streets Of Love' and even 'Going To A Go Go' just for fun as a tribute to the ladies working next door at The Barefax."

08/24/2025

On this anniversary of the death of Charlie Watts... Slo Tom's memory of the Rolling Stones video shoot on August 29, 2005, at Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe...

August 24, 2021.
MY CHARLIE WATTS STORY: I had the good fortune to work the Stones video shoot at Zaphod's in 2005. After a really, really long day of them preparing to shoot, running through the song a million times, and jamming for the extras in the crowd, Keith, Mick and Ron left. It was enough to wear out a teenager! Charlie just sat behind his kit and noodled around as if the last 10 hours wasn't enough. He still wanted to play! Keep in mind, he was 65 and just gone through chemo for lung cancer. I thought "What an inspiration. I hope I love music as much as this guy does when I'm his age".

Click here for the video: https://youtu.be/Ibv2ZoLgcyg

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08/14/2025

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07/21/2025

HELP REQUESTED: I received the following note (see below) from a member of our tribe at Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe. To former staff and patrons...can you help? Get in touch by messaging me. Please share this post if you can. Thanks.

*some poster reminders atrached for requisite memories and angst.

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Hi! This is super random but I’m looking to see if you have a picture of the hand stamp you use to use at Zaphod’s around 2005? I basically spent my 20’s at Zaphod’s and when I moved from the city I asked the door guy to stamp a piece of paper for me with the intention of getting it tattooed at some point. Lots of great memories at your place. I carried that piece of paper in my wallet for the last 20 years until I noticed it was missing this past week during a trip back to Ottawa. I searched the internet and couldn’t find anything. Hoping u can help but totally understand it’s a wild ask. Thanks for all the great times and memories! That was one hell of a place ♥️

Zaphod's Ottawa

06/29/2025

I know this situation intimately. 😢🎶 Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe

05/11/2025

Dear Bebe, please accept our hopes and wishes for the best outcomes in the days ahead. I have firsthand experience and I know that each case is different. Live your best life as you navigate your way forward.

Eugene
And on behalf of Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe
Zaphod's Ottawa

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams.

Bebe The Circus queen had a stroke 10 days ago. She came home yesterday. She is moving and talking slow. We think she will be back to normal in a few months. My first memories of Trent Reznor are that when he was told about someone who is struggling, he would call or write them. Bebe really needs her spirits lifted. Thanks TR and to everyone who responds to this message

05/01/2025

This propelled me. Still does.


"If The Kids Are United They Will Never Be Divided".

Enjoy....i love this song ... !

04/29/2025

R.I.P. Mike Peters was the singer for LOS MONDO BONGO (with members of Joe Strummer's band, The Mescaleros, playing Strummer's songs) when they performed at Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe on March 13, 2009. Ray Gange guest-dj'd.

04/26/2025

I was researching something else and found this. Have a look.

Lists Photography The R***e Year-End Lists Darren’s favourite photos from 2017 December 29, 2017December 24, 2017 Another year and another opportunity to photograph some amazing bands. Whether it was a world famous artist or a rising […]

04/23/2025

From 24Hours. Thursday, April 23, 2009. via Christina Beemans.

Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe

04/07/2025

CLEM BURKE - November 24, 1954 – April 7, 2025. Drummer: Blondie, Ramones, The Empty Hearts.

Clem played at Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe with Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers) on November 5, 2010. [https://www.blondie.net/uncategorized/clem-burke-on-tour-with-hugh-cornwell-starting-today/]

03/06/2025

Make sure to get there in time to see Lazzy Lung. 🤘🏾😊🎶

Zaphod Beeblebrox - The Nightclub at the Edge of the Universe