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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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A Christmas Gospel Celebration
NAC Studio,
Friday & Saturday, December 17-18; tickets $30 (+ taxes & fees)
Just in time for Christmas – two unforgettable evenings of gospel music with Rev. Ernie Cox. Some of Ottawa’s best musicians will make up the band, along with a horn section featuring Michael Webster from New York City – he’s doing the horn arrangements, and will also be playing sax with the horn section as well as soloing. Core singers will be the London Trio Plus+, along with some additional singers, bringing the choir to about 15. Local and legendary blues/jazz singer Andrea Karam will be singing with the backup group, and she’ll solo as well.
Two evenings of grand and glorious gospel, and the addition of some uplifting and stirring Christmas gospel will surely get your hands clapping and toes tapping. Part of the evening will be devoted to some favourite carols. So come planning to sing! The ushers will be handing out booklets with words, so you can sing along to some of the carols with the band and the choir – all in soulful gospel style.
Come and bring your friends – hope to see you there!
http://erniecox.com/2010/10/24/christmas-gospel-celebration/
http://www.onemanmusic.com/home.html
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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This Tuesday, DYLAN BLACK is broadcasting LIVE from IRENE’s, 6-10 pm.
Southside Tuesday
With Steve Marriner
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Stree
Tuesday, December 14
Join multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner for blues/country/roots music of all kinds.
http://www.myspace.com/stevemarriner
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Swan Songs
This week – Montuno with Natalia, Tony and Kurt
The Swan on the Rideau, 2730 River Road, Manotick ON
Saturday, December 18; 8 pm ‘til midnight
It is the Swan’s Christmas Special, so wear something shiny. Some Christmas songs, jazz, blues and Latin rhythms.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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New in November:
Southside Tuesdays
With Steve Marriner
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street @ 9 pm SHARP; no cover
Tuesdays, 9 pm – 1 am
Join multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner for something different every week - blues/country/roots music of all kinds.
Music starts at 9 pm SHARP - NO COVER - CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.myspace.com/stevemarriner
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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:
December 16 – Lonesome Paul
December 23 – Vince Halfhide
December 30 – Peter Brown
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 Wednesday 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 featuring some of Canada's best Blues artists, is now in its 6th season. 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!
2010/11 LINE-UP
All artists appear with their bands
Visit artists’ web sites and MySpace sites for more information, audio and video clips.
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
Reserve your tickets early! Most Shows sell out weeks ahead. Even more important to book early if you need accommodation. There are a limited number of rooms available at The Cove and the B&B's in town and they fill up fast.
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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MUSIC IN MERRICKVILLE
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Music in Merrickville
Baldachin Inn, Merrickville ON
Upcoming shows:
Saturday, January 22 – Lee Harvey Osmond (Tom Wilson) with Harlan Pepper
$30 includes gallery showing of Tom Wilson's paintings
Saturday, February 26 – Jack De Keyzer with TBA @ 8 pm; $20
A new music series in Merrickville kicked off on Saturday, November 13 with Silver Creek. Organizer Suzy Brickell wrote: “Silver Creek was fantastic, a great way to start Music in Merrickville and certainly well attended.”
Tickets for upcoming shows go on sale approx 3 weeks prior to show
Rooms are available at the Baldachin Inn or for other accommodation in the area, check the links at http://www.facebook.com/l/5e2bcEhuTi7RsyvZWSUzAa1I1zA;www.baldachin.com
Show is licensed with light snacks available.
Table or individual seating; no reservations required.
All tickets available at Compact Music or by calling the Baldachin Inn at 613-269-4223
Tickets will be available at the door unless sold out.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Soirée True Blues
Blues On Tues with Terry Gillespie
The Granary Beizli, 3270 County Road 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Tuesday, December 21; 7-10 pm; cover $10
Terry will be playing with the fabulous Rhythm & Roots Reunion!
This baby is going to be a blast! (Bring your dancing shoes -k)
Seeded with little R&B
Jived up with some jazz
And a dash of reggae.
That is what is being served up on
As payback to everyone for all the good things that come our way; we are giving gifts to thems that come to Terry's gigs between now and Christmas – a 2-Tune Faux 45, for your listening pleasure - it is cool.
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Sherri Harding & the Heat
Maxwell’s Bistro, 340 Elgin (upstairs)
Thursday, December 23 @ 9:15 pm to midnight; cover $7
A great evening of LIVE Soul and R&B music with Sherri Harding & the Heat. Providing "The Heat" for this show will be: Peter Beaudoin (bandleader/drums); Ed Bimm (keyboard); Gino Scaffidi (guitar); Tom McMahon (bass); and, Bernie Maisonneuve (backing vocals).
Because you probably don’t have to work the next day & you deserve a night out! Hope you can make it out to our upcoming show to help us celebrate a Cool Yule!
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Maria Hawkins Band
Annual Pre-New Year's Party
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday, December 29
Maria's vocal skills, backed by an ensemble of some of Ottawa's best musicians and her own bottomless energy, combine on stage for an exhilarating musical experience that leaves participants breathless.
She isn't just about the blues. Maria's voice creates a rich palette of colours and textures in virtually any musical styling: Motown, R&B, soulful soul and funky funk. Don't Miss The Maria Hawkins Experience!
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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, December 19 – Christmas Blues, part 2
Next week, December 26 – Christmas Blues, part 3
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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, December 15 – Ornette Coleman Quartet Reunion: The magnificent 1990 Italian concert by the reunited Ornette Coleman Quartet of Ornette Coleman [alto sax], Don Cherry [trumpet], Charlie Haden [bass] and Billy Higgins [drums].
Next week, December 22 – Teddy Wilson: This elegant pianist in solo, trio, quartet, sextet and big band performances recorded between 1939 and 1983.
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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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Lots of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website …
Most of this year’s 24th Annual Women’s Blues Revue from Massey Hall, Saturday November 27 is available here:
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20101127women
And check out Dougal Bichan’s photos of the WBR here:
http://www.dougalco.com/clients/wbr_2010/
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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 14 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots & Soul
Long Walk to Nowhere, Broken Joe (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 members of Broken Joe -- Joe Toole, Jerome Godboo and Alec Fraser.
Tuesday, December 21 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots & Soul
In Good We trust, Harry Manx & Kevin Breit (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 Harry Manx and Kevin Breit.
Tuesday, December 28 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots & 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.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Sunday, December 26
Boxing Day Open Jam with Dr. Dave @ the Rainbow
Monday, December 27
Moondogs @ Bass Line Station
Wednesday, December 29
Maria Hawkins Annual Pre-New Year’s Bash @ the Rainbow
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