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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Maria Hawkins Annual Pre-New Year’s Eve Bash
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday, December 30
Maria’s annual celebration of the upcoming year. Beat the traffic and the New Year’s Eve chaos and celebrate one day early!
http://www.mariahawkins.ca/band.html
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Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank Street
Saturday, January 2 @ 9:15 pm
Come and join in the fun on Saturday night for the 1st show of the year!
This year Fat City is has big plans – a CD is in the works with plans to do some touring throughout the year.
Fat City is back!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
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MonkeyJunk
Irene’s, 885 Bank Street SOLD OUT
Playing their original style of swamp boogie R&B, bedroom funk and love songs that will break your heart, MonkeyJunk is Tony D on guitar, slide guitar and vocals; Steve Marriner on vocals, guitar, baritone guitar and harmonica and Matt Sobb on drums, cymbals, percussion and background vocals. Canada’s hottest blues band, MonjeyJunk is nominated for 6 MapleBlues Awards and recently was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the Best New Artist Debut category. These three musicians apply a combined 56 years of experience in the music business to entertain in a raw and captivating manner you will not soon forget!
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Sweet & the Back Beat
D'Arcy McGee’s, 360 Moodie Drive, Bells Corners
Music starts at 9:30 pm; tickets $25
D’Arcy McGee’s has planned a full party program, including champagne at Midnight, a sandwich buffet and party favours. To book a table, please call: 613-596-4226
http://www.sweetandthebackbeat.com/
http://nepean.darcymcgees.com/calendar/2009-12-06/227/
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Quicksand
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank Street
Music starts at 9:15 pm
A High Energy Show consisting of a fiery blend of rock, blues, and original tunes. Playing the sounds of Santana, Van Morrison, The Doors, Steppenwolf, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more for a high energy 70s style rock show!
http://www.myspace.com/quicksandbarband
http://www.tucsonsblues.com/reserve.php?day=31&month=12&year=2009
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Funktagon
with special guest: DJ BeatScience
and The Watters Brothers
Black Sheep, Wakefield QC
Tickets: $12 early bird, $15 advance, $20 door
Funktagon: Deeply rooted in funk and R 'n’ B, Funktagon also bring the excitement and personality of group improvisation. An unforgettable show that will be sure to get you off the grass and groovin'!
http://www.myspace.com/funktagon
BeatScience: is Trevor Wayne Greenway, from Calgary, AB, whose love for Electronic music began nearly ten years ago.
http://www.myspace.com/beatsciencelive
Watters Bros: Mud & Dan rock!
http://www.myspace.com/thewattersbrothers
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Zaphod’s Legendary No-Stress New Year’s Eve Party
With Lindsay Ferguson, Blazer, The Polymorphines & the Sin Kickers
Zaphod’s, 27 York Street
Doors 7 pm, Showtime 8 pm
Tickets $20 ($15 before December 15); $25 at the door
Zaphod’s always throws the most reasonably-priced, fun and exciting New Year's Eve Party every year. We consistently present Ottawa’s best line-up of bands to close out the year and ring in a new one. It’s part of our philosophy to celebrate New Year's Eve like we celebrate every day of the year; with good people, good music and good cheer. Also featuring Zaphod’s Pan Galactic Bar Staff and festive decorations by Heath & crew.
http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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Irene’s Blues Jam
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Thursdays, 9 pm – 1 am
The Stellar Cast Blues Jam is a bonafide grass roots event that has grown out of the very floorboards of Irene’s Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser for musicians and music lovers alike. The Stellar Cast features Mike Ktenas (bass) and Corky Kealey (drums) as the foundation, and is filled out by a host of great local players who rotate according to availability. Each week the cast is topped up with a guest host who steers the song selections in whatever way they're inspired and the jamming begins. It's a great concept and the proof is in the popularity the night has garnered over the years.
Special guests:
January 7 – Vince Halfhide
January 14 – Dean Dupuis
January 21 – Terry Gillespie
January 28 – Jed Rached
http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE
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Sunday Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
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Open Blues/Rock jam
Le Petit Chicago in Hull Centre-Town, 50 Portage Street
Sundays, 8-11 pm, starting March 29
We provide drums and amps, just bring your instrument. One musician at a time can play, with the band for improvisation, or as a standalone, for 15/20 minutes. You can register your name on a list at the door, choosing at what time you'd like to play. We suggest that you know how to communicate in terms of chords and rhythms, to make the improvisation easier and more convenient for the other musicians. You're more than welcome to come and play with us, and bring your friends! Le Petit Chicago is a very nice bar and we hope to see a lot of people. Spread the word!
nic_rip@hotmail.com
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Jesse Greene Band
Irene’s, 885 Bank Street
Every Sunday night, 9 pm
Jesse Greene and band perform live at Irene's every Sunday night. Blues/jazz originals rock, funk, folk, R&B, don't miss out! This is a kick-ass band. Jesse is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Bluesfest performances, and shows with her other two bands Jokko and Frank and Jesse James have really started to turn heads and win hearts. But this is by far the best yet!
Drums - Jason Cote; Guitar - Luke Donovan & Jesse Greene; Harp - Marc Seguin; Bass - Dan Grewal.
http://www.myspace.com/thejessegreeneband
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH
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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
2nd Sunday of each month, 4-7 pm; cover $5 (jammers free)
Hosted by Smokestack Lightning, the jam is open to all ages.
http://www.myspace.com/landonsblues
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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Last Sunday of each month, 4-7 pm; cover $5 (jammers free)
Hosted by River City Junction, the jam is open to all ages. Jammers sign up on the jam sheet at the door & each jam session lasts for 3 songs. Drums & amps are provided, you only need to bring your instruments (but you can bring your amps if you want to).
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Blues Jam
Avant- Garde Bar & Restaurant, 135½ Besserer Street
First Tuesday of each month @ 8 pm
Hosted by River City Junction, this jam is open to guest performers, but is not an ’open jam’.
If you want to play, please contact River City Junction in advance to work out what instrument you play & what songs you would like to do.
Contact Jason jason@rivercityjunction.com
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH
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Roots and Blues at Beaus
Beaus All Natural Brewing Company, 10 Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill ON
1st Tuesday of every month, 7-10 pm; $10
Terry Gillespie is on hiatus from Blues on Tues, but has decided to share the gig with his friends. He has always wanted to style a juke and this is pretty close. Every time we play at Beau’s it gets a little better. Steve Beauchesne our host has added xmas tree lighting - much more intimate!
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Drum Church
Beaus All Natural Brewing Company, 10 Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill ON
Every Sunday, 10 am to noon; $5
DRUM CHURCH: Because Terry Gillespie loves music and thinks everyone should be in a band.
Drum Church has rules: No Songs and No solos!
Bring any instrument you want; electric or acoustic guitar, drums, broom stick, spoons, whatever.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Miss Robin Bank$
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, January 9 @ 9:30 pm
Following her re-location to Dallas Texas in 1999, vocalist/songwriter Robin spent seven years there, then moved to Jamaica. Now she is back in Canada, though she’ll be appearing at the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival in late January (can I come along?) Robin is currently touring (mostly internationally) to promote her latest CD “Livin’ Life”. The CD features Texas-based Christian Dozzler on keys. She’ll be backed in Ottawa by some of our first-class local musicians and she guarantees it will be a “spectacular Robin Bank$ show”. Don’t miss this opportunity to see her!
http://www.myspace.com/missrobinbanks
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The Twisters
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, January 15 @ 9:30 pm
On their way to the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto, the Twisters stop at the Rainbow. They’ve been nominated in 5 categories this year: Electric Act of the Year, Recording of the Year for “Come Out Swingin'”,Songwriter of the Year for Brandon Isaak, Harmonica Player of the Year for David Hoerl, and Keith Picot for Bass Player of the Year. Following the Toronto awards, they are off to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN representing the White Rock Blues Society.
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – LEARN TO SING!
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Learn to Sing Party Songs
Music Studios, 903 Carling Ave. at Sherwood
10 weeks, January 7 to March 11
Thursdays 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Ben Russell
Maximum class: size eight students
Ages: Adult
Registration Fee: $210 (non-refundable)
To Register call 613-729-0693 or email info@alcornmusicstudios.com
This has been our most requested course and it is designed for the adult beginner with little or no singing experience. Instructor Ben Russell brings a wealth of real life experience to help you learn to relax, become a confident singer, and have fun! Ben is the lead singer/songwriter, guitarist of the wildly fun & popular Ottawa-based Bluestone Band.
During this 10-week course you will learn the basis of good vocal technique and vocal warm up exercises, work within a group and individually on the most popular party songs. Learn how to "lead" the song, add vocal harmonies, how to blend with a group. Ben has over 600 songs to choose from!
Throughout the class Ben will be giving tips on singing with confidence so at the next party you will have the skills to join in the music, drop in a harmony or lead the singing! The final class will be an "open house."
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU 2009/10
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Blues on the Rideau, a Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series at The Cove Inn, Westport featuring some of Canada’s best blues artists, takes place once month from October to June in the friendly, intimate setting of a cozy country Inn. Includes a delicious full course buffet dinner plus the Show with proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $55 tax in. Advance reservations required. Shows frequently sell out in advance so book early. January 15/16 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND http://www.davidrotundo.comFrom Toronto - Multiple Maple Blues Award nominee & winner of Harmonica Player of the Year – high energy, dancin’ blues!Proceeds to Westport’s Rideau Vista & St. Edward’s Elementary Schools February 19/20 – JEROME GODBOO BAND http://www.jeromegodboo.comFrom Toronto - A potent mix of voice, harmonica & electricity – 2009 Maple Blues Harmonica Player of the Year nomineeProceeds to the Rideau Waterway Land Trust & Friends of Foley Mountain March 19/20 – JOHN CAMPBELLJOHN BAND http://www.campbelljohn.caFrom Cape Breton, NS - Sizzling slide guitar rockin’ blues all the way from Cape Breton – a multiple Maple Blues Award nomineeProceeds to the Westport Lions Club Mobility Van & Compassion Canada Sponsor-A-Child April 23/24 – HARMONICA SHAH w. JACK DE KEYZER & BANDhttp://www.electrofi.com and http://www.jackdekeyzer.comFrom Detroit & Toronto - The Shah of Detroit blues harp & voice with a hot Toronto band featuring the great Jack de Keyzer on guitarProceeds to Westport In Bloom & Habitat For Humanity May 14/15 – TREASA LEVASSEUR BAND http://www.treasalevasseur.comFrom Toronto - Think Etta James, Joni Mitchell, & Dusty Springfield soul, blues, R&B – 3X 2008 Maple Blues Award nomineeProceeds to Rideau District Museum & Gilda’s Club for Cancer Families June 19 – DANNY MARKS & THE BLUES ALL STARS http://www.dannym.comFrom Toronto - A child prodigy now one of Canada’s best blues guitarist/singer/entertainers backed by an All Star bandProceeds to the David McCarthy Scholarship Fund Artists & dates may change. Check the web site or call The Cove as the Show date draws closer.$55 for dinner & show (taxes & donation to charity included) 7 pm buffet dinner, Show 8:30 pm to 11 pmWell-priced accommodation available at The Cove & nearby B&Bs The historic Cove Inn is located in the beautiful town of Westport on Upper Rideau Lake - a 1.5 hour drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston. http://www.coveinn.com
Advance reservations required. Call The Cove (613) 273-3636 & book your tickets now!
Visit http://www.choosetheblues.ca for more info & updates
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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Kingston Blues Society Monthly Jam
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St. (big blue door), Kingston ON
3rd Saturday of each month, 9 pm – midnight; $3 at the door
Always one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is limited.
Come out and see Mojo Shooter (one of Kingston's best bands) and a special guest each month. Then watch and dance as Mojo Shooter and some of Kingston's best musicians get together and jam the night away.
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Regular events
Georgette Fry
Brandees, 178 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Every Thursday night at 8:30 pm (new start time)
The Ones
Monte’s in the Prince George Hotel, 200 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Every Thursday night @ 9 pm
Agent Blue
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St. (big blue door), Kingston ON
First Saturday of each month; early start 8 pm
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For more, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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SPECIAL BLUES EVENTS ON THE RADIO:
Blind Lemon Top 20 Canadian Blues Albums Poll
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Due to technical problems beyond our control, we cannot launch the Online Poll. Therefore, this year’s Blind Lemon Top Twenty Canadian Blues Albums Poll will have to be conducted entirely by e-mail. Voting is Now Open.
Here are the Official Rules:
1 - Each E-mail Address can only vote once. Any votes beyond the first will be ignored.
2 - Votes can be sent to drcosmic@hotmail. com with "Blind Lemon Top 20 VOTE" in the subject line.
3 - When you vote, select one Album as "Canadian Blues CD of the Year", plus 2 "Honourable Mentions". You must include Artist Name, Album Title and Recording Label! You MUST vote for all 3. Anything more or less will be disqualified.
4 - Eligible albums are any Blues or Roots recording released after December 1st, 2008, that was recorded and released by a Canadian Artist (Independent or Otherwise) that would qualify for Canadian Content Status as per the MAPL regulations.
5 - Voting closes at Midnight, Eastern Time, December 31, 2009.
The Blind Lemon Top Twenty Canadian Blues Albums of 2009 Special will broadcast Live on the Web, on Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 7:30 pm, Eastern Time, as part of our Maple Blues programming.
To listen, just visit http://www.chmr.ca
The Blind Lemon Top Twenty Canadian Blues of 2009 is a Blind Lemon Radio project, produced through the facilities of CHMR FM in St. Johns Newfoundland, and is open to all Canadian Residents.
Please show support for your favourite artists by voting, and forwarding this e-mail on to anyone you think might be interested in voting!
Many Thanks,
Terry Parsons,
CHMR FM
http://www.chmr.ca
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The Mighty 93.1
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a rundown of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with “new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax, alternating with “live blues and R&B for a Sunday night” in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes “down in the delta” for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style – from 1917 to 2008. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label. Check out Ron’s website www.inamellowtone.com for info on upcoming shows and playlists (current show is posted several days in advance and past shows are archived). Ron is always happy to hear from listeners at ronsweetman@kalixo.com
This week, December 30 – Best of 2009: Ron plays some of his favourite acquisitions in 2009, including Ab Baars, Sean Bergin, Bobby Bradford, Alex Cline, Chris McGregor, Harry Miller, MOPDTK, King Oliver, Roswell Rudd, John Stevens, Keith Tippett, Stan Tracey and Corey Wilkes.
Next week, January 6 – Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases [with an emphasis on vocals, trombones and guitars] by Charito, Steve Davis, Graham Dechter, Angela Hagenbach, Jeff Hamilton, Al Henderson, Rachelle House, Kristina, Nick La Riviere, Pamela Luss, Joe Martin, Dom Minasi, Antoinette Montague, Oslandarly Sextet, Edward Ratliffe, Massimo Sammi, Ben Sidran, Kelley Suttenfield, and Wayne Wallace.
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Mondays, 2-7 am
Rockin’ the Blues
with Diane Wells
Every early Monday morning Diane plays … what else? rockin’ blues!
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On CBC Radio Two 103.3 FM
Saturdays: 6-8 pm
On CBC Radio One 91.5 FM
Saturdays: 9-11 pm
Saturday Night Blues
Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster, record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 30 years. His collection of blues records numbers in the thousands. On Saturday Night Blues each week you’ll hear a mix of classic blues from the ‘Petersen Vaults’, concerts, interviews, artist features, new releases, plus anything that boogies, jumps, or swings, plus your requests from the Bluesline.
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On CJHR 98.7 Valley Heritage Radio
Thursdays, 8-10 pm
Got The Blues
Pat Watters has been hosting this blues only radio show for the last 2+ years. It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley (except downtown Ottawa).
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.
On BRAVO – http://www.bravo.ca
Tuesday, December 29 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Keep on Believing/Lou Pride (2007): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and their music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features Chicago R&B soul musician, Lou Pride.
Tuesday, December 29 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Blues Cruise (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features an interview with Roger Naber, promoter of the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, as well as artists and fans who took part in the 2005 event; also, the music of David Maxwell and Zac Harmon.
Tuesday, January 5 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Blind Boys of Alabama (2007): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and their music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Tuesday, January 5 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Julian Fauth (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features multi-talented artist Julian Fauth, who shares his thoughts on the blues.
Thursday, January 7 @ 9 am - Long John Baldry: In the Shadow of the Blues (2006)
The life and legacy of guitarist and singer Long John Baldry is examined in this one-hour documentary. Baldry played a key role in the growth of the British rhythm and blues movement, and led bands in the mid-1960s that featured Rod Stewart and Elton John, both of whom are interviewed in the documentary. In the `80s, Baldry emigrated to Canada, living first in Toronto and then in Vancouver, where he died in 2005.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday & Saturday, January 8-9
Customer Appreciation Weekend with the Mud Boys @ Tucson’s, 9:15 pm
Sunday, January 10
Smokestack Lightning hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Wednesday, January 13
Tempus Fugitives @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Saturday, January 16
Loudlove @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Sunday, January 24
Smokestack Lightning hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
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