06 October 2010

Ottawa Blues This Week - 5 October 2010

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK

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Tucson’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Trevor Finlay Homecoming Bash

Tucson’s, 2440 Bank Street

Friday & Saturday, October 8-9

From Trevor: This year marks the 20th anniversary for Tucson's – of one of my favorite haunts! To help celebrate, I'm bringing the Hot Damn band in for a special 2 night engagement!

Multi-faceted guitarist/singer-songwriter Trevor Finlay has stormed stages around the world from his native Canada to Australia and France, wowing audiences and winning fans everywhere. He is now setting his sights again on his audience with an exciting new tour and "Live" Bootleg Album. On March 12, 2010, Trevor and his band did a show at Norm's River Roadhouse in Nashville, TN. As luck would have it, the tape was rolling and seven songs were chosen for release on what will be Trevor's newest CD in 5 years! The EP is called “BOOTLEG” and it's Trevor Finlay in his purest form!

http://www.myspace.com/thetrevorfinlayband

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Irene’s Pub Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Sneezy Waters Concerts & Exhibit

Sneezy Waters

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Saturday, October 9 @ 9 pm

Sunday, October 10 @ 10 pm

Tickets $20 + tax

Exhibit: Moments Of Irene’s

Looking back at the last 25 years

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

September 1 to October 11

To mark the 25th Anniversary of Irene’s Pub there is a special exhibition of memorabilia on display at the pub as well as two concerts with the great Sneezy Waters. Irene’s is thrilled to have Sneezy Waters return to play at the pub after a sold out performance last February.

Sneezy Waters will be playing on Saturday, October 9, and again on Sunday, October 10. The Sunday concert will also feature the bluegrass group The Dusty Drifters.

Sneezy will be joined by venerable musicians; Vince Halfhide on guitar, Ann Downey on bass and Corky Kealey on drums.

The memorabilia exhibit is on display from September 1 to October 11. It is a collection of photographs, posters and many other items looking back over the last 25 years of legendary Ottawa pub which is known and loved around the world as well as being a second living room to many locals. You can always find a friend at Irene’s!

http://irenespub.ca/

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

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Terry Gillespie & Lynne Hanson

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Friday, October 8

Terry Gillespie’s Rhythm and Roots Band!
And guest Lynne Hanson!
http://www.terrygillespie.ca

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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

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Virées Blues Boréale 12th edition presents

The Jesse Greene Band

Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage (Old Hull sector)

Wednesday, October 6 @ 8 pm

Discovered by Virées Blues Boréale during the finals of the “On The Road to Memphis” competition sponsored by the Ottawa Blues Society in 2009 where we were judging, this young group from the Ottawa region came out a solid first in this competition; that sent them as region’s selection to the 26th edition of the famous “Memphis International Blues Competition” in the “Band” category. They defeated 11 other groups and were selected at the Hard Rock Cafe. They were the only Canadian group to reach the finals at the legendary Orpheum Theatre. Always on the look-out for Blues Sensations, Virée Blues Boréale presents, for the first time in Quebec, The Jesse Greene Band.

Probably one of the youngest veterans of the Blues scene in this region, Jessamyn, alias Jesse Greene, at only 28, has a killer-technique on the guitar and an impressive experience list with her former much acclaimed group, an afro-world beat-jokko style, as well as with the legendary Canadian Bluesman, Tony D. She travelled the region to spot the best Blues, Jazz and Rock musicians and made them into The Jesse Greene Band starring Luke Donovan on guitar, Marc Seguin on harmonica, Dan Grewal on bass, Jason Coté on drums and, for sure, the guitarist-composer with a Soul voice that Lynn Saxberg from the Ottawa Citizen proclaimed the new Blues sensation, Jessamyn Greene.

Right back from their highly successful trip to Memphis, The Jesse Greene Band began producing their first album. The result is a new sound, but familiar at the same time enriched with a powerful mix of contemporary, R&B, Rock and Jazz shots in out of time original compositions, in the purest Blues tradition. This album, launched last January, has already earned some very positive reviews from famous art critics, like the Ottawa Citizen’s Lynn Saxberg, DeeDee Rocker of CKCU and CBC’s Amanda Putz.

Now YOU can come and discover this new group at Virée Blues Boréale.

www.thejessegreeneband.com

www.myspace.com/jessygreene

www.vireeblues.ca

www.myspace.com/vireeblues

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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 7 – Parker Estabrooks

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).

http://rivercityjunction.com/

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Sunday Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover

Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)

http://www.atomicrooster.ca

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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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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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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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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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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.

http://www.alwoodmusic.com/

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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

http://www.jackdekeyzer.com/

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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.

http://www.davidgogo.org/

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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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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

www.kingstonbluessociety.ca

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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

www.ckcufm.com

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 6 - Listen Before You Buy: The cream of the crop of recent jazz and blues releases by Dave Bass, Sylvia Brooks, Greg Burk, Michael Dease, Livia Devereux, Xu Fengxia, Gunda Gottschalk, Chie Imaizumi, Darrell Katz, Klezwoods, Vicente Lebron, Greg Lewis and Jacob Melchior.

Next 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.

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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

www.cbc.ca/snb

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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Lots of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website … http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091114downc

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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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:

http://www.rootsmusic.ca

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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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Thursday, October 14

Al Wood & the Woodsmen @ the Elmdale House

Saturday, October 16

Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ D’Arcy McGees (Sparks Street)

Friday, October 22

Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s Pub

Saturday, October 23

Bluestone @ Tucson’s

Zydeco Loco @ Irene’s Pub

Friday, October 29

The Yohawks @ Tucson’s

The Avenues & the Brothers Chaffey @ Irene’s Pub

Saturday, October 30

Quicksand @ Tucson’s

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