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OTTAWA FOLKLORE CENTRE WORKSHOP
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Cuban Hand Drum Workshop
with Aldo Mazza
Ottawa Folklore Centre,
Saturday, October 16; 3-4:30 pm; $25 members, $30 non-members
Cuban hand Percussion and Popular Rhythms of Cuba
Techniques and Ensemble Playing
Join Aldo Mazza in a rare opportunity at the Ottawa Folklore Centre, where participants will experience a hands-on Cuban percussion workshop. Drums provided!
Aldo is an internationally recognized drummer-percussionist, recording artist, clinician, and educator. He has recorded with such artists as Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, and Aldo Nova and has performed live with such artists as James Brown, Chris De Burgh, Frank Sinatra, Nikki Yanofsky, Oliver Jones and many more. Aldo currently teaches in Montreal and travels world-wide giving special music seminars and clinics.
Co- sponsored by LP percussion who will be giving away a bongo set (valued at approx $250!) to one of the lucky participants.
Assisted by none other than OFC drum and conga teacher Don Gibbons
Check him out on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Aldo+Mazza&aq=f
http://www.ottawafolklore.com/2010/09/cuban-hand-drum-workshop-with-aldo-mazza/
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Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Annual Conference - SHOWCASES
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OCFF Official Showcases
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon Street North
Friday, October 15, 2010 - Pinnacle
7:45 pm Belzébuth (QC)
8:15 pm David Ross Macdonald (AU)
8:45 pm Annie Lou (YT)
9:15 pm The Mountains & The Trees (NL)
9:45 pm Lynne Hanson (ON)
10:15 pm The Warped 45s (ON)
Friday, October 15, 2010 - Panorama
8:00 pm The Grass Mountain Hobos (PE)
8:30 pm Megan Jerome (ON)
9:00 pm Dan Mangan (BC)
9:30 pm Jon Brooks (ON)
10:00 pm Hat Check Girl (CA)
10:30 pm Donné Roberts (ON)
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Pinnacle
7:45 pm David Woodhead's Confabulation(ON)
8:15 pm John Wort Hannam (AB)
8:45 pm Allison Lickley (QC)
9:15 pm Harrison Kennedy (ON)
9:45 pm Shane Koyczan & The Short Story Long (BC)
10:15 pm H'Sao (Chad / QC)
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Panorama
8:00 pm Chic Gamine (MB / QC)
8:30 pm David Leask (ON)
9:00 pm Twilight Hotel (MB)
9:30 pm Leela Gilday (NT)
10:00 pm Minotaurs (ON)
10:30 pm Cécile Doo-Kingué (QC
The general public is invited to attend the OCFF’s Official Showcases on Friday and Saturday night, 7:30 – 11 pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon Street N., Ottawa.
Attendees must purchase a $15.00 (per night) wristband that is valid ONLY for the Official Showcases, available at the registration desk in the lower lobby of the hotel until 9 pm each night.
http://www.ocff.ca/services/showcasing.html
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Tucson’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
David Gogo
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank Street
Friday & Saturday, October 15-16
Although still relatively young in ’blues years’, David Gogo has accomplished much in his career. So far he has three Juno nominations, was named Musician of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, was twice named Guitarist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards, and has been bestowed with the CBC Saturday Night Blues, Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada. Most recently, he’s been nominated for the Western Canadian Music Award’s Blues Recording of the Year.
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, October 15
This year, Jack added a 2nd Juno Award to his trophy case. "Corktown Sessions” “... is the regular touring show and it cooks. The auspicious evening was at the CorktownTavern in Hamilton last May 1st with DaveMcMorrow, keyboards, Alan Duffy, bass and Danny Lockwood, drums. The songs, as many of you will know firsthand, are excellent. Your favourites: ‘Blues Thing’, ‘Soul Lover’, ‘King Of The Blues’. ‘Engine Trouble’ are what bring fans to the shows. He also adds a few that keep the dance floor full, like ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’ and ‘Hold On I’m Coming’. Robert Johnson’s ‘When You Got A Good Friend’, in a new arrangement by Jack, is also a highlight. You may have purchased the studio CDs that feature these songs but with this CD you can have Jack’s show in your music room or your car whenever you want." John Valentyne/Maple Blues Magazine
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Harmony Haven House Concerts presents
Suzie Vinnick
Sunday, October 17 @ 7 pm
Meet and socialize: 6:45 p.m. (Bring a beverage or snack to share if you like).
Tickets: $20 – please pay in advance - contact Jeannie for details: jeanniepage@bell.net
Hosts: Jeannie and Iain Page, Harmony Haven House Concerts
We are very pleased to announce that our next house concert will feature Recipient of the 2009 Canadian Maple Blues Award for Female Vocalist of the Year and 2009 Juno nominee in the roots/traditional album of the year category, Suzie Vinnick.
A Saskatoon Native living in Toronto, Suzie has a gorgeous, powerful voice and performs with a sweet mixture of engaging candidness and unparalleled musicianship. Suzie has been featured on CBC radio’s Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean; she has performed across North America and also entertained Canadian Peacemakers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf.
To read more about Suzie and her music http://www.suzievinnick.com
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Al Wood & the Woodsmen
Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street
Thursday, October 14
This promises to be a stellar evening of live music. Al Wood & the Woodsmen are riding a high on the heels of the OBS Road to Memphis and want to deliver a powerhouse celebration set. The Woodsmen will take the form of quartet this evening with Al on vocal, guitar and harp; Marty Sobb on Guitar; Jason Jaknunas on bass and Simon on drums.
If that were not enough, Al Wood's high school friend and superb singer songwriter Jay Aymar will start the proceedings with his unique brand of universal music. Jay had a song recorded by the legendary Ian Tyson. This is night not to be missed. Jay will not get outta there without Al calling him up again be assured.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Benefit Concert/Live Recording for Children’s Wish Foundation
Jerome Godboo
Brandees, 178 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, October 16; doors @ 6 pm, show @ 8:30 pm; $15 advance
Here’s a great opportunity for Kingston music lovers to make a difference:
Jerome Godboo, that lively singer-songwriter with the low-slung belt of happy harmonicas, will be hosting a live filming and recording at Brandees Restaurant & Lounge (178 Ontario Street) in the heart of downtown Kingston!
He’ll be joined by friends and fellow musicians Pat Rush, Alec Fraser, Al Cross, Eric Schenkman, Chris Brown, Danielle Lennon, the new kid on the block Colin White and Kingston’s own Georgette Fry.
The performance will be captured for a future CD/DVD package entitled “Wishes in Blue – Giving Back What Life Has Given Us: The Power of the Blues to Make Dreams Come True”.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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Irene’s Blues AllStars
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:
October 14 – Jed Rached & Joe Hawkins
October 21 – Vince Halfhide
October 28 – Jason Fryer & Caroline Addison
November 4 – Jarhead & Jerome
http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE
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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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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!
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Southwest Sundays
With 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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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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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU 6th SEASON
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Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario – the popular once a month Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series - returns for its 6th season starting October 22. It’s another superb Line-Up of artists this year with multiple Juno, Maple Blues and American Blues Award nominees/winners. Proceeds from all Shows go to support different local charities. $27,000 has been raised over the past 5 years and the goal is to raise at least $5,000 more this season. If you love good food and great Blues in a small, friendly atmosphere and you haven’t been to a BOTR @ The Cove night before then you owe it to yourself to try one. You won’t be disappointed. If you’re a regular you already know how good these nights are! Welcome back. Summer withdrawal is over. See you for the first show on October 22 with SHAKURA S’AIDA!
2010/11 LINE-UP
All artists appear with their bands
Visit artists’ web sites and MySpace sites for more information, audio and video clips.
October 22 – SHAKURA S’AIDA
Born in NY, raised in Switzerland, now living in Toronto – a beautiful woman with great stage presence and a passionate, powerful voice. Jazz, Blues and R&B as good as it gets. Hot new CD.
www.shakurasaida.com www.myspace.com/shakurasaida
Proceeds to the Lucy Drysdale Memorial Scholarship Fund
November 19 – DAVID ROTUNDO
Back by popular demand. Down and dirty Blues with dynamite harmonica and voice. A high energy, entertaining show guaranteed every time.
www.davidrotundo.com www.myspace.com/davidrotundo
Proceeds to the Westport Library
January 21/22 (*2 night stand) - JACK DE KEYZER
Singer/songwriter and the King of Canadian blues guitar Jack de Keyzer returns to BOTR for a 4th time. 2010 Juno Award winner for Best Blues CD (his 2nd Juno – he also won in 2003) & and a 7X Maple Blues Award winner his reputation speaks for itself.
www.jackdekeyzer.com www.myspace.com/jackdekeyzer
Proceeds to Rideau Vista & St. Edwards’ Elementary Schools
February 18 – CLIO & THE BLUES HIGHWAY
A rising new star from Quebec with a beautiful voice. Nominated for Best New Artist Of The Year Lys Award and Best Female Vocalist Maple Blues Award last year. Swing style, jazzy, smoky Blues.
www.myspace.com/cliovalerie
Proceeds to the Rideau Waterway Land Trust
March 18 & 19 (*2 night stand) - MONKEY JUNK
Ottawa’s own and a very HOT band these days. Winners of the Blues Music Award for Best New Band Debut and 6 Maple Blues Awards in 2010! Swamp R&B, soul boogie & bedroom funk.
www.monkeyjunkband.com www.myspace.com/monkeyjunkottawa
Proceeds to the Friends of Foley Mountain
April 15 – PAUL REDDICK
Canada’s poet of the Blues with his superb harmonica and voice returns to BOTR for a 3rd visit. A multiple Maple Blues Award winner with a great new album.
www.paulreddick.ca www.myspace.com/paulreddick1
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom
May 20 – TREASA LEVASSEUR
Back for a 2nd visit. The slim lady with the BIG voice. A 2010 Juno Award nominee & multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Delicious Blues, soul, funk & R&B.
www.treasalevasseur.com www.myspace.com/treasalevasseur
Proceeds to the Rideau District Museum
June 10 – RAOUL & THE BIG TIME
Toronto actor and Blues man who blows harp like Little Walter reincarnated. A multiple Maple Blues Award winner. Rough ‘n ready swing Blues.
www.raoulandthebigtime.com www.myspace.com/raoulandthebigtime
Proceeds to Habitat For Humanity
NOTE:
* If there is enough advance ticket demand on single show weekends a Saturday night show may be added - so BOOK EARLY!
* All Shows are filmed by Ken Bowman with audio by Little Chicago Sound Company and one song is posted to YOU TUBE soon after the performance. Visit www.choosetheblues.ca for examples from last year.
* Artists and dates subject to change. Visit www.choosetheblues.ca or call The Cove closer to each show for updates.
The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com is located in the beautiful town of Westport, Ontario on Upper Rideau Lake - a 45 minute drive from Kingston, 1.5 hours from Ottawa, 4 from Toronto and 3.5 from Montreal. Well-priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&B’s so out-of-town blues fans can stay overnight and enjoy a great little getaway.
$55 (plus HST) for full course buffet dinner, show & dancing.
All Shows 7 to 11 pm
Advance Reservations required
CALL THE COVE (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN
Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions, Kenmore Ontario in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario
Visit www.choosetheblues.ca for more information
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SHOUT SISTER! CHOIR
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Shout Sister! Choir
Ottawa West Chapter
Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Avenue
Thursday nights from 7-9 pm
Shout Sister! Choir
Ottawa Centre Chapter
St. Barnabas Church, 394 Kent Street
Tuesday nights from 7-9 pm
Love to sing but can’t read music? Then Shout Sister! Choir is for you! Everyone Welcome!
Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. The focus is on relaxing and having fun while singing a wide range of popular music. Auditions are not required, no one reads music, and enrolment is only limited by the size of the rehearsal space.
You are welcome to attend a practice with no obligation. If you are interested please sign up by email to: choiradmin@georgettefry.ca Please specify Ottawa West or Ottawa Centre.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website and read our Mission Statement at: http://shoutsister.georgettefry.ca
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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David Gogo
The Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering ON
Thursday, October 21 @ 8:30 pm; tickets $35
Music By The Bay Live is pleased to announce the return of David Gogo and his band. His dynamic style and mesmerizing skill as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer keeps him centre stage wherever he plays. Sharp in action, dress and wit, Gogo leaves his audience entertained with dazzling riffs, edgy vocals, original tunes and off-the-cuff remarks.
His performance in January SOLD OUT well in advance of the show.
http://www.musicbythebaylive.com/
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John Primer
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, October 22
The Real Deal Chicago Blues!
Winner of this year’s Living Blues Critic’s Poll Male Blues Artist of the Year!
http://www.johnprimerblues.com/
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Julian Fauth
Barley Room @ the Waring House, Picton ON
Friday, October 22; 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Julian Fauth is an artist with an almost avant garde approach to the blues. An artist with an individualistic style that recognises and appreciates tradition but uses it as a blank canvas on which to paint his own interpretation of the genre. His Electro Fi debut CD “Songs Of Vice & Sorrow” won a Juno award and he followed with “Ramblin’ Son” … “superb piano playing, insightful lyrics splattered with almost visual imagery, and a voice that melds melancholy, anguish, joy and defiance as if they were identical quadruplets.”
(excerpted from http://www.bluesnorth.com/MoreBandInfo.php?BandID=6)
http://www.julianfauth.com/
The Waring House presents a lineup of regional musicians, showcasing the area’s talented entertainers, while also welcoming artists and groups from around the country and the rest of the world.
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Halloween Weekend Double Header with Mumbo Jumbo:
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
Wilno Tavern, Wilno ON
Friday, October 29 @ 8:30 pm; $10
4th Annual Hoodoo Halloween - Best Costume
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
The Neat Café, 1517 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Saturday, October 30; $17
Hoodoo Halloween - Best Costume
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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Kingston Blues Society Jam
RCHA Club 193 Ontario Street
3rd Saturday of each month, $3 at the door
Host Band: Mojo Shooter, plus many of Kingston’s best musicians. Always one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is limited. Come out and see Mojo Shooter, Dan and some of Kingston's best musicians get together and jam the night away.
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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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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/
Sundays: 8 pm
Ottawa Blues Society DAWG’ON BLUES
Each week OBS hosts keep you up to date on what’s happening on the Ottawa area blues scene, play some great blues from local bands and showcase regional and Canadian talent.
This week, October 17 – Blues on the Rideau’s 6th season starts October 22 with Shakura S’Aida, then David Rotundo on November 19.
Next week, October 24 – Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo Hallowe’en shows in Wilno & Burnstown
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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 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, October 13 – Paul Dunmall: The great English tenor, alto and soprano saxophonist and clarinetist in sessions from May 1995, July 2000, February 2004, April 2008 & July 2009.
Next week, October 20 – Guitarists: Recent releases by jazz and blues guitarists Luther Allison, Grady Champion, Andy Cohen, Les Copeland, Jimmy Dawkins, Terry Gillespie,Gordon Grdina, Sean Harkness, Chris James, Tomas Janzon, JW-Jones, Steve Raegele, Stickman & 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 Ottawa Valley and now streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca so Ottawa folks can now listen!
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CBC RADIO CONCERTS ON DEMAND
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Tuesday, October 12
concert 1: Donné Roberts, recorded at the 2010 Ness Creek Music Festival in Big River, Saskatchewan
Donné Roberts is a passionate performer. When he hits the stage he carries with him an energy that immediately exhilarates the crowd - even if they've never heard his music before. Donné sings mainly in Malagasi, his mother tongue from his birthplace of Madagascar. Yet this never proves to be a barrier to the audience, providing living proof that music truly does transcend language. A member of the Juno award-winning collective the African Guitar Summit, Donné has made his home in Toronto for a little over a decade. Prior to that his journeys took him from Madagascar to Moscow with his diplomat parents. He remained there for 20 years before making his way to Canada by way of France. Donné is truly a man of the world - speaking Malagasi, French, Russian, and English. This performance was definitely a highlight at this year's Ness Creek Music Festival. Along with his excellent band mates Donné wowed the Saturday night crowd and got almost everyone up off their blankets and lawn chairs to dance under the beautiful northern skies.
Wednesday, October 13
concert 1: Alex Cuba, recorded at the home of Ed Henderson and Jean Teillet in Vancouver
A few years back when Ed Henderson and Jean Teillet completed a renovation on their early 20th century Craftsman-style home in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, they were rewarded with a new look and excellent acoustics. What a great bonus for a household that is so into music! Guitarist and singer Alex Cuba was invited to perform as part of a fun and lively kitchen concert called "Kitchen Scratch." He was joined by an amazing house band comprising four members of the Henderson family (Ed, Bill, Saffron, and Camille) with bassist Darren Parris and violinist Cam Wilson. The music was a mix of new and old songs from the musicians who happily squeezed around Ed and Jean's comfy kitchen table. The music, the company, and the resulting atmosphere created by these artists produced a wonderful concert that probably couldn't have happened anywhere else.
concert 2: Pavlo, Rik Emmett, Oscar Lopez, recorded at L'Astral in Montreal
Three master players collaborate to form an acoustic trio of passionate, fiery guitars. Pavlo, Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez have each forged brilliant independent careers, garnering awards both at home and internationally and winning the hearts of their respective fans. Their newly released CD, Trifecta, was nominated as the Instrumental Album of The Year at the 2010 Junos . This performance at the new Montreal venue L'Astral captures the warmth and humour of the guys on stage. There are many world influences in the music - Mediterranean, Gypsy swing and Latin - all performed with vitality and conviction. The music they make spans a gamut of emotions from tender, intimate melodies to hot solos - it's no wonder why they are making new fans right across Canada.
Thursday, October 14
concert 1: Bruce Cockburn Tribute, recorded as part of the 2010 Luminato Festival in Toronto
Bruce Cockburn is one of Canada's finest and most prolific popular musicians. To mark 40 years of achievement since his debut album in 1970, Cockburn is joined on the Massey Hall stage by musical director and long-time collaborator Colin Linden, as well as musical friends: Amelia Curran, Barenaked Ladies, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Buck 65, Hawksley Workman, Jason Fowler, Michael Occhipinti, Sylvia Tyson, and The Wailin' Jennys.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, October 15 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Bruce Cockburn Tribute, recorded as part of the 2010 Luminato Festival in Toronto
Bruce Cockburn is one of Canada's finest and most prolific popular musicians. To mark 40 years of achievement since his debut album in 1970, Cockburn is joined on the Massey Hall stage by musical director and long-time collaborator Colin Linden, as well as musical friends: Amelia Curran, Barenaked Ladies, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Buck 65, Hawksley Workman, Jason Fowler, Michael Occhipinti, Sylvia Tyson, and The Wailin' Jennys.
Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, October 15 on the Canada Live podcast
Alex Cuba, recorded at the home of Ed Henderson and Jean Teillet in Vancouver
A few years back when Ed Henderson and Jean Teillet completed a renovation on their early 20th century Craftsman-style home in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, they were rewarded with a new look and excellent acoustics. What a great bonus for a household that is so into music! Guitarist and singer Alex Cuba was invited to perform as part of a fun and lively kitchen concert called "Kitchen Scratch." He was joined by an amazing house band comprising four members of the Henderson family (Ed, Bill, Saffron, and Camille) with bassist Darren Parris and violinist Cam Wilson. The music was a mix of new and old songs from the musicians who happily squeezed around Ed and Jean's comfy kitchen table. The music, the company, and the resulting atmosphere created by these artists produced a wonderful concert that probably couldn't have happened anywhere else.
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/
Lots of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website … http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091114downc
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ROOTS MUSIC CANADA
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Owen Sound, Ontario, seems like an unlikely place for a major folk festival, but for the past 35 years the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival has become the place to be over the third weekend in August.
Great videos at the Roots Music site:
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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, October 12 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Beach Full of Shells (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 singer-songwriter Al Stewart.
Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Waterloo Tennessee (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 all female bluegrass band Uncle Earl.
Monday, October 25 @ 11 am –Serena Ryder Spotlight (2009)
If you haven't heard of Serena Ryder, you're missing out! This young songbird’s vocals are soulful and strong - it's no surprise she won the 2008 Juno Award for New Artist of the year. This episode, we sit down with this former small town girl to discuss career highs and how being true to herself is the closest thing to her heart. Our playlist includes the hit song ‘Weak in the Knees’ and the saucy ‘A little bit of Red’.
Tuesday, October 26 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
People Gonna Talk/James Hunter (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 R&B artist James Hunter.
Tuesday, November 2 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Broken Down, But Not Out/Reba Russell (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 singer Reba Russell.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, October 22
Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s Pub
Saturday, October 23
Bluestone @ Tucson’s
Zydeco Loco @ Irene’s Pub
Barrelhouse @ Greenfield’s Pub
Sweet & the Back Beat @ D’Arcy McGee’s (Orleans)
Sunday, October 24
Smokestack Lightning hosts the Rainbow Sunday jam
Friday, October 29
The Yohawks @ Tucson’s
The Avenues & the Brothers Chaffey @ Irene’s Pub
Saturday, October 30
Quicksand @ Tucson’s
The Jivewires @ the Rainbow
Sunday, October 31
River City Junction Lightning hosts the Rainbow Sunday jam
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