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FUNDRAISERS
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A Tribute to Danny Brooks
Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Avenue @ College
Tuesday, August 24 @ 8 pm; $20 (minimum donation)
Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com, doors at 6 pm
When soulful singer/songwriter Danny Brooks entered hospital in late July to undergo heart bypass surgery the blues, R&B and gospel communities rallied in support with a series of fund raisers. The 2nd will take place at The Silver Dollar Room on Tuesday, August 24. The line-up has confirmations from The Jack de Keyzer Band, The Steve Strongman Band, Ken Whiteley, Danny Marks (w/ Leon Stevenson & Rodney St.Amand) and Danny Brooks’ band, The Rockin’ Revelators featuring Amoy Levy & John Mays. All proceeds will go to assist and support Danny Brooks and enable him to take the necessary time away from performing to make a full recovery.
Donations can also be sent online and by mail to The Danny Brooks Trust.
Danny Brooks Trust
P.O.BOX 61015
Oakville ON L6J7P5
http://www.silverdollarroom.com
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Fundraiser for the Children’s Wish Foundation
With Smokestack Lightnin
Barrhaven Legion, 3500 Fallowfield Rd.
Friday, August 28
The Ladies of Harley of the Freedom “Harley Owners Group” Chapter are putting on a Charity Ride & Dance with all proceeds going to the Children's Wish Foundation.
This event will be an open ride followed by food, door prizes and blues/rock live entertainment featuring Ottawa's Smokestack Lightnin band!
Registration for the ride will be at Freedom Harley Davidson between 8-10 am with the ride ending at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 641 in Barrhaven.
Join in the ride, the fun and festivities at this great event in support of the children and help make those wishes come true.
http://www.freedomhog.ca/ride_and_dance.htm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Toasted Westerns Reunion
Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street
Friday, August 27; tickets $10 at the door
Remember The Toasted Westerns, Ottawa's favourite singing sandwich??
They are getting together for a special reunion performance on Friday, August 27th at The Elmdale House. There will be yodeling and accordions and lots of fun.
The Toasted Westerns are: Jody Benjamin, Sally Robinson, Ann Downey, Vince Halfhide and Allistair Dennett.
The night will be a split between The TWs and The Donnelly Sisters, featuring the talents of Lynn Miles and Rebecca Campbell who were just released on parole in order to do the show. (Yes, that's the jailbait of The Black Donnellys’ fame.)
Come out and don't miss those blood-curdling harmonies!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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Irene’s Blues AllStars – back next week
IRENE’S CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR RENOVATIONS
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Thursdays, 9 pm – 1 am
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, this weekly Thursday night jam features Corky Kealey on drums with Vince Halfhide on bass and 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 its continuing popularity.
Special guests:
September 2 – John Yemensky
September 9 – Scott Amey
September 16 – Dean Dupuis
September 23 – Corey Sullivan
September 30 – Dr. Dave
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
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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Southwest Sundays
Tumbleweed (classic country featuring Steve Marriner)
OR The Dusty Drifters
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Sundays, 9:30 pm – 1 am
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH
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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Every Sunday, 4-7 pm; cover $3 (jammers free)
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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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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King Rattler
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, September 4
Swing-a-Billy Mayhem from the Nation's Capital
The members of King Rattler came together in the Summer of 2008 with the sole purpose of doing something different but still wanting to re-create much of the music they all love. The resulting sound is a cool mix of Rockabilly, Surf, 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Blues and Swing – all executed with a seriously hard-edged attitude, razor-sharp guitar licks, wailing harmonica and an underlying jungle-beat that will get any audience up on their feet!
Catch King Rattler on YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/user/ottawarattlers
http://www.myspace.com/kingrattler
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Myers Brothers Band
With special guest Mark Cole
Buster’s Bar & Grill, 2525 Carling Avenue
Friday, September 10 @ 9:30 pm
Canada's Juke Joint Kings - the Myers Brothers Band, are performing in Ottawa on Friday, September 10th (one night only) at Buster's Bar & Grill - 9:30pm, with special guest U.K. bluesman Mark Cole (Sons of the Delta). This 'transatlantic' blues & boogie show reunites the Myers Brothers Band and Mark Cole who performed together in 2005 at the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale Mississippi. Schooled in Mississippi deep blues, The Myers Brothers play a raw, energetic, hard-edged electric, juke joint and rocking boogie styled blues, and Mark Cole is one of Britain's most in-demand blues harp players. If y'all want to boogie real low, put your dancing shoes on and come to the show!!
http://www.myspace.com/myersbrosband
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Myers-Brothers-Band/41151425795
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Terry Gillespie’s “Big Money” CD Release
With special guest The Mighty Popo
Blacksheep Inn, 753 Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Saturday, September 11 @ 8:30 pm; tickets $10 advance
Big Money consists of ten original tunes and ‘Scared’, which was composed by Peter Karp & Sue Foley, who accompany him on this lovely interpretation of their song. Bonus live track ‘You don’t Love Me” by Willie Hobbs, features the guitar work of Vince Halfhide. Three of the tunes: ‘Soul on Fire’, ‘Blood on You’ and ‘Jones’ are contemporary protest songs. The title song, ‘Big Money’, is a light hearted spoof at the music industry. Infectious grooves are in Terry’s DNA, ergo, “Big Money” is a groovy CD!
Fourteen musicians joined in the making of “Big Money”, another international stew of musicians that Terry is so famous for putting together. (Biographies of the players are on Terry’s website.)
The cigar you see Terry smoking in the artwork is handmade from tobacco he grew at home, cured and rolled especially for the cover shot – all organic, all homegrown.
Playing with Terry at the Blacksheep will be: The Mighty Popo on guitar, shaker; Terry Owen on sax; Peter Measrcoh on keys; Vitas on bass and Mr Wayne Stoute on drums!
http://www.terrygillespie.ca/
http://www.youtube.com/TerryGillespie
http://www.myspace.com/terrygillespie
http://www.theblacksheepinn.com/
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Chris Kirby & Charlie A’Court
Acoustic Souls Tour
Blacksheep Inn, 753 Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Sunday, September 12 @ 4 pm; tickets $7 advance
Chris Kirby is teaming up with the award-winning Charlie A'Court for a 3-week tour of Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario. For their Blacksheep show, these two soul men will be on their own, armed with nothing but acoustic guitars and their songs.
http://www.chriskirbyonline.com/
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Little Miss Higgins
Blacksheep Inn, 753 Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Thursday, September 23 @ 8:30 pm; tickets $10 advance
Described as a "pocketsize powerhouse or as a blues/folk/roots singer with the soul of flapper" Little Miss Higgins – known to her friends as Jolene - is an engaging, playful, and sassy performer. It's that winning combination that allows Little Miss to get away with performing an entire song about her love-affair with bargain shop panties. She's not afraid to put her heart on her sleeve though with a tender love song and even a lament for Louis Riel. Her music takes inspiration from the country-blues of the 1920s and 30s, but she definitely brings a contemporary "prairie" sensibility to the table.
(CBC Radio 2)
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FALL FAIRS
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Richmond Fair
Richmond ON
Thursday to Sunday, September 16-19
The arena show on Friday, September 17 features David Wilcox and Daisy Train.
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Carp Fair
Carp ON
Thursday to Sunday, September 23-26
Gail Gavan in concert on September 23 and Colin James performs September 24.
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UPCOMING FESTIVALS
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Limestone City Blues Festival
August 26-29
Trois-Rivieres en Blues
August 26-29
Lachute en Blues
August 27-29
http://www.lachuteenblues.com/
SEPTEMBER
Festijazz Rimouski
Rimouski QC
September 2-5
West Coast Bluesfest
September 3-4
Goderich ON
Beaumont Bluesfestival
Beaumont AB
September 3-5
www.beaumontblues.net
Vancouver Island Blues Bash
Victoria BC
September 3-6
www.jazzvictoria.ca
Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival
Port Credit ON
September 10-12
http://www.southsideshuffle.com
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival
Fredericton NB
September 14-19
http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com
For the latest info on blues festivals in Canada, North America and Europe,
check the online version of the 8th Annual Blues Festival Guide
http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com/
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BLUES IN PETERBOROUGH
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Coors Light Blues Series
On Friday Night….The Blues is Alright!!
Riverside Grill & Gazebo, Holiday Inn, Peterborough Waterfront
Every Friday until Labour Day (weather permitting), 6-10 pm, cover charge $5
Aug 27 Gary Kendall with Chuck Jackson
Sept 3 2010 Juno winner, Jack De Keyzer
www.holiday-inn.com/waterfront
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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Limestone City Blues Festival Weekend – In the Clubs
Thursday, August 26
Brandees, 178 Ontario Street Georgette Fry Blues Band
On LaRocks, 35 Rideau Street Whiskey River Band
Tir Nan Og, 200 Ontario Street The Jimmy Bowskill Band
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street MoJo Shooter (Open Jam)
Friday, August 27
Ale House, 393 Princess Street Maurice John Vaughn
Brandees, 178 Ontario Street Jordan John & the Blues Angels
Megalo’s, 226 Princess Street MoJo Shooter
Merchant Tap Room, 6A Princess St JW-Jones Band
On LaRocks, 35 Rideau Street Big Mo & the Blues Mission
Queen’s Inn, 125 Brock Street Agent Blue
The Royal Tavern, 344 Princess St Shaun Riley & the Chrome Hearts
Tir Nan Og, 200 Ontario Street Danny Marks
Toucan, 76 Princess Street Little Bobby & the Jumpstarts
Zappa’s, 178 Ontario Street Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band
Four Points Sheraton, 285 King St E Jack de Keyzer Band
RCHA Club 3rd Fl, 193 Ontario Street Marg Bass Band (Open Jam)
RCHA Club 2nd F, 193 Ontario Street Runaway Slide and Dan Summerville
Saturday. August 28
Ale House, 393 Princess Street Maurice John Vaughn
Brandees, 178 Ontario Street Prakash John & the Lincolns
Four Points Sheraton, 285 King St E Jack de Keyzer Band
Generations Barber Shop 271 Queen The Howlin’ Drunk & the Teamsters.
Holiday Inn-DOX, 2 Princess Street Big Mo & the Blues Mission
Megalo’s, 226 Princess Street MoJo Shooter
Merchant Tap Room, 6A Princess St JW-Jones Band
Queen’s Inn, 125 Brock Street Agent Blue
RCHA Club 3rd Fl, 193 Ontario Street Retroactive Blue (Open Jam)
RCHA Club 2nd F, 193 Ontario Street Al Duquette and Dan Summerville
The Royal Tavern, 344 Princess St Shaun Riley & the Chrome Hearts
Tir Nan Og, 200 Ontario Street Danny Marks
Toucan, 76 Princess Street Little Bobby & the Jumpstarts
Zappa’s, 178 Ontario Street Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band
Brunch Blues - 11:30 am-2 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Le Chien Noir, 69 Brock Street Le Chien Noir Allstars
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Kingston Blues Society Jam
Larock’s Bar and Grill at 35 Rideau St.
3rd Saturday of each month, 9 pm – midnight; $3 at the door
Host Band: Mojo Shooter, plus many of
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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
Sam Hopkins and Spencer Evans
Upstairs @ the Brew Pub
Every Second Sunday 2-4 PM
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For more, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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CBC RADIO BLUES SERIES RE-BROADCAST
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Inside the Music is broadcasting the highly regarded series on the Blues called The Blues: The Radio Series, first broadcast on Public Radio International and hosted by blues great Keb’ Mo’.
A fourteenth "Made-in-Canada" episode, hosted by
Inside The Music is heard Sundays at 3 pm ET, 3:30 pm in NL and on Radio One Sundays at 9 pm in Ontario, Quebec, Central, Mountain and Pacific; 10 pm in Maritimes; 10:30 pm in NL as well as Sirius Radio Saturdays at 4 am ET and Sundays at 6 am ET
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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DAWG-FM, CIDG, 101.9 is ON THE AIR! Blues 24/7
Live streaming on the website at http://www.dawgfm.com/
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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
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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style – from 1917 to 2010. 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, August 25 - Sax Appeal: A flurry of saxophones with Dave Anderson, Tobias Delius, Paul Dunmall, Peter Epstein, David Liebman, James Moody, Ken Peplowski, Odean Pope, Tineke Postma, Peter van Bergen, Paul van Kemenade, The Wellstone Conspiracy and Michael Zilber.
Next week, September 1 – Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases by Dave Anderson, Andy Cohen, Grady Champion, Chris Colangelo, Les Copeland, Gordon Grdina, Hilary Kole, Chris Massey, Makoto Ozone, Dave Peck, Adam Schroeder, Rob Stone, Way Out West, Dave Wilson, Phil Wilson &Tim Woods.
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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
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CBC RADIO CONCERTS ON DEMAND
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Lots of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website … http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091114downc
radio two, 7pm...
Wednesday, August 25
concert 1: Canada Raves on the Blues, recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
In Canada, when you say "the blues," Colin Linden is generally one of the first people to come to mind. So, when CBC Radio 2 decided to celebrate the history of the blues, Colin got the call. Join him, as well as Roxanne Potvin, Sue Foley, Jimmy Bowskill, Garrett Mason, Curly Bridges and some of the best blues performers in Canada as they celebrate the blues.
Thursday, August 26
concert 1: Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Project, recorded at the 2010 Edmonton Folk Music Festival
From the late 1920s to 1935, the Mississippi Sheiks were the most popular and influential string bands in America. The group authored many country blues songs that have become standards today. Vancouver multi-instrumentalist Steve Dawson produced a star-studded tribute album to the Sheiks called 'Things About Comin' My Way'. The project was so popular, it has spawned a touring group and soon to be released DVD. The concert at Edmonton's Folk Festival included Dawson's crack rhythm section and legendary guests Van Dyke Parks, Geoff Muldaur and John Hammond.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, August 27 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Project, recorded at the 2010 Edmonton Folk Music Festival
From the late 1920s to 1935, the Mississippi Sheiks were the most popular and influential string bands in America. The group authored many country blues songs that have become standards today. Vancouver multi-instrumentalist Steve Dawson produced a star-studded tribute album to the Sheiks called 'Things About Comin' My Way'. The project was so popular, it has spawned a touring group and soon to be released DVD. The concert at Edmonton's Folk Festival included Dawson's crack rhythm section and legendary guests Van Dyke Parks, Geoff Muldaur and John Hammond.
Canada Live broadcasts are on traditional radio, Monday to Friday, at 7-8 pm (eastern). Broadcasts can also be streamed live in every time zone from the Radio 2 website – http://www.cbc.ca/radio2 –concerts are archived for On-demand streaming on the Concerts on Demand part of the website for 1 year at http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/
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ROOTS MUSIC CANADA
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From Andy Frank:
We continue our summer folk/roots festival coverage with "Raise The Roof Women's Music Festival". Directed by Kristin Sweetland, and hosted by Kirsten Jones and Karyn Ellis, featuring Layah Jane and more.
http://www.rootsmusic.ca/2010/08/07/2010-summer-folkroots-series-raise-the-roof-july-23-25/
Lots of other great videos at the Roots Music site:
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SPECIAL EVENT ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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Les Paul: the Original Guitar Hero
CNN International
Thursday, August 26 (check local listings)
One year ago, Les Paul, the father of the electric guitar, passed away at age 94. He’s not forgotten: The New York jazz club Iridium — where Paul had weekly performances — continues to host tribute nights once a week. And on August 26, CNN International will pay tribute to Paul with the documentary ‘Les Paul: the Original Guitar Hero’. The program will focus on his contributions to rock & roll through interviews with Paul McCartney, Slash and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/191182
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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, August 24 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster (2007): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features performer Ruthie Foster.
Tuesday, August 24 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Tribute (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features Chicago-based singer/guitarist Nick Moss, a conversation with Mel Brown about his health, a video from Morgan Davis and a salute to late Canadian musician Domenic Troiano.
Monday, August 30 @ 2:30 am & 8 am
Garrett Mason, Born to the Blues (2008)
Documentary featuring the JUNO award-winning son of Dutch Mason, the Prime Minister of the Blues, as he forges his own style of music and develops a dedicated fan base throughout Canada.
Tuesday, August 31 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Salty Sessions/Hot Toddy (2008): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features the band Hot Toddy.
Tuesday, August 31 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Little Charlie & the Night Cats (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features a performance and interview from the California-based band lead by Rick Estrin and Charlie Baty, who have worked together for over 30 years.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, September 3
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @ Tucson’s
Saturday, September 4
King Rattler @ the Rainbow
Friday, September 10
Drew Nelson Band @ Irene’s
Barrelhouse @ Tucson’s
Friday, September 17
Hank Williams’ birthday with Ball and Chain @ Irene’s
Friday, September 24
The BE Band @ Irene’s
Saturday, September 25
The FunKtion @ Tucson’s
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow
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