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SUZIE VINNICK
LIVE WEBCAST @ ROOTS MUSIC CANADA!
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Suzie Vinnick Live at the Woodshed
Tuesday, April 19, at 8 PM ET
Tuesday, April 19, at 8 PM ET, multiple Maple Blues award winner Suzie Vinnick will perform live via webstream from Roots Music Canada's Toronto studio.
Suzie Vinnick Live at the Woodshed will be viewable, free of charge, via the internet, for fans around the world, at www.rootsmusic.ca
Roots Music Canada's "Woodshed Sessions" - video vignettes with outstanding Canadian roots musicians - have built a large and loyal following online.
"Suzie Vinnick Live at the Woodshed was the logical next step for us," says RMC Executive Video Producer, Andy Frank. "We did our pilot episode with The Good Lovelies live, and we know fans really appreciate the live feel. They love to interact via live chat while watching, and it's perfect for a performer like Suzie who really knows how to connect."
RMC Editor-in-Chief David Newland, who will interview Vinnick before her live performance, says, "We're excited because Suzie's really connected to her community of fans. Her new album, "Me & Mabel," breaks new ground in terms of immediacy and warmth. That's what The Woodshed Sessions are all about."
For more information please contact:
Facebook info here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155634064501582
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LECTURE/DEMO
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Inside the Music hosted by Tim Bedner presents
Master Guitarist Charlie Hunter with drummer Terence Higgins
Alcorn Music Studios, 903 Carling Ave
Friday, April 22, 5-6:30 pm; tickets - $20
"Charlie’s melodic, groove-oriented style is best described as fluid yet thick, and he's able to coax notes out of his custom, 7-string axe beyond the reach of conventional musicians."
A huge thanks to Tim Bedner! Due to his persistence Charlie Hunter and his drummer Terence Higgins will be stopping by the intimate space at Alcorn Music Studios for a lecture/demo. The duo hosted by Tim Bedner will play music, discuss their background, tell stories, answer questions, all up close and personal.
Master guitarist Charlie Hunter has worked with everyone from Michael Franti, Dave Ellis, Jay Lane, Les Claypool, Norah Jones, Stanton Moore, Skerik, Bobby Previte, Christian McBride, D'Angelo, and John Mayer. He plays rhythm, bass, and lead all on his own, all at the same time using a custom 7 string guitar. Joining Charlie is drummer Terence Higgins from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Charlie Hunter has a great website with lots of video clips
Terence Higgins, internationally known as the drummer for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, is as well versed in the churning New Orleans funk style as any man can be. Born and raised in NOLA, Higgins has performed with everyone from Widespread Panic to Dr. John to Norah Jones, and has even gained his own set of peers in other drummers such as Brian Blade, Russell Batiste Jr., and Stanton Moore. Higgins appears on dozens of albums, but with his first solo CD, “In The Bywater”, his own ideas have become a force to be reckoned with.
http://www.myspace.com/terencehiggins
You can catch Charlie Hunter and Terence Higgins in concert Friday night, April 21 at the Elmdale House Tavern.
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For more info:
613-729-0693
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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The 13th edition of Virée Blues Boréale
Presents
Harrison Kennedy
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, in the Old Hull sector
Wednesday, April 20 @ 8 pm
Harrison Kennedy’s 2nd place finish this year in the Solo/Duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in February came as no surprise to those of us who have been following his blues career over the past few years. National Capital area fans have an opportunity to hear him in April.
Here’s what you’ll hear … his latest CD, “One Dog Barkin’” (on the Electro-fi label) was reviewed in the Winter Ottawa Blues Society newsletter:
“This acoustic CD is all original and the themes are topical –saving the planet, ‘90s trends, economic woes, homelessness – but Harrison has not neglected the tried and true blues themes – bad whiskey, my woman’s got someone new. He also pays homage to Jimmy Reed, Charlie Patton, Huddie (Leadbelly), Mel Brown and that ‘crazy’ is for Snooky Pryor! He offers hope, and a world tour of sorts, in ‘The Healing Power of the Blues’. Backed up on some tracks by Keith ‘Nappy’ Lindsay on keyboards and Justin Dunlop on bass, Harrison plays guitar, harp, mandolin, banjo and percussion, some on the spoons! But it’s his powerful vocals that impress the most. On the final track, ‘I Can Feel You Leaving’, the guitar is so sparse the song is virtually a capella and the lyrics and his vocals are heart-rending.”
http://www.harrisonkennedy.ca/
http://www.electrofi.com/
or on facebook under “vireebluesboreale”
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The Lansdowne Blues
featuring MonkeyJunk
Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue
Thursday, April 21; doors open at 7 pm; tickets $30
Go ahead, reach for your calendar right now and circle Thursday, April 21. You simply cannot pass up the chance to see homegrown talent like this. MonkeyJunk, featuring the Glebe neighbourhood’s own Steve Marriner, is quickly becoming one of the most decorated blues bands in Canada, if not the entire continent. Marriner, a stop-you-in-your-tracks harmonica player, just took home Canada’s National Blues Music Award for male vocalist and harmonica player of the year. They’ve played Bluesfest here in Ottawa, and recently performed for blues legends Buddy Guy and Bonnie Raitt in the finale concert of the Blues Music Award ceremonies in Memphis. And now you can see this band, and support our campaign to protect Lansdowne Park all at the same time. There’s a cash bar, a dance floor for you to boogie on, and free parking across the street. Tickets are $30 and available at the Glebe Community Centre, Compact Music, and the Ottawa Folklore Centre.
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Alcorn David Duo
Molto Kitchen, 131 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau
Saturday, April 23
Treat yourself to the soul satisfying duo of Eric David voice and Mark Alcorn jazz guitar. Their songbook contains music arranged for voice and guitar covering fine jazz, unique pop classics, and the best blues songs. Presented in their signature laid-back, deep groovin’ style.
http://www.moltokitchenandwinebar.com
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Blues on Tuesday
With Terry Gillespie
The Granary Beizli, 3270 County Road 10, Vankleek Hill
Tuesday, April 19 @ 7 pm; $10
A dancing gig! in the European style....
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Easter Bunny Lounge
With Brian Downey
The Keystorm Pub, 2 Courthouse Avenue, Brockville
Thursday, April 21; 8-11 pm
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Ric Denis Trio
Tilley’s Smokehouse, 10470A Hwy #7, Carleton Place
Saturday, April 23 @ 8-11 pm; no cover
A little more up tempo for you dancing fools.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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Southside Tuesdays with Steve Marriner
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays
Join multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner for something different every week - blues/country/roots music of all kinds.
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:
April 21– Terry Gillespie
April 28 – Jeff Hagerman
May 5 – Chuck Karn
May 12 – Natalia Cabrera & Tony Cook
May 19 – Scott Amey
May 26 – Victor Nesrallah
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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Southwest Sundays
With The Dusty Drifters
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Sundays, 9:30 pm – 1 am
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The Jam @ Kaffé 1870, Wakefield QC
Every Wednesday @ 9 pm, no cover
6 rotating hosts, each specializing in a different genre
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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.
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. It’s 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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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Johnny Max
Irene’s, 885 Bank Street
Friday, April 29
FINALLY … it’s certainly been a long road, but now everyone in Ottawa gets a chance to enjoy a Johnny Max Band show!
Johnny is a soulful singer whose respect and passion for all types of music is evident. He is also a brilliant entertainer who has audiences thoroughly enjoying each show. Johnny Max has built up a solid reputation as one of those guys who gives 110% and is one of the most action-packed and satisfying entertainers around. Johnny takes to performing like a fish to water, a perpetual motion machine, galvanizing his spicy blend of Stax/Volt, Atlantic, Funk, and Blues into frenzied heights, often propelling himself into the audience’s eager arms.
To listen to Johnny Max tell it, and to watch Johnny Max present it, you understand very quickly that there’s more to creating great music than simply performing a first-rate piece of music well. It’s much more all encompassing than that.
Max’s take includes engaging the audience, making his show accessible. He wants to more than simply feed off the audience, he looks to make them part of the experience. And he does so with his good natured wit.
Using humour to get your point across is always risky because there’s a fine line between entertaining and being the comic. To his credit Johnny Max knows how to tread that line because the music always comes first.
Max’s music doesn’t always follow conventional Blues lines. Rather than be confined to the traditional 12 bar influenced forms, this veteran of the musical wars favours substance rather than convention.
While his first three releases firmly established Max in the Blues idiom, it was on his fourth, the Juno nominated “A Lesson I’ve Learned” that Johnny added to his Blues sensibilities, and found his groove. And that groove had more to do with Southern Soul than straight up Blues. Of note, check the title track whose chorus might have been lifted from the Dan Penn songbook.
Max’s new disc “It’s A Long Road” picks up where “Lesson” left off – with a wallop! Partnering with a brand new band, Johnny lays down a dozen tracks with a heavy dosage of Gumbo R&B, nods to Rock’em Sock’em Soul, and hints of all-out Boogie work-outs and Tom Waits styled tonalities. Along the way, Johnny relates his most deeply personal stories to date.
You would think that all of the above would be enough to keep anyone busy but Max also finds time to host a radio show: “Sunday Morning Soul” on The HAZE FM, www.thehazefm.ca, Canada’s only commercial web radio station Sunday mornings at 11AM and Wednesdays at 10PM, and co-program the CNE Bandshell BluesFest, (with Rico Ferrara), among other ventures.
It’s all in days work for Max. And he and his fans wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Clio & the Blues Highway
La Basoche, 120, rue Principale (secteur d’Aylmer), Gatineau
Friday, April 29 @ 8 pm; tickets $25
Quebec City’s Clio and the Blues Highway released “My First Blues” in 2009. Definitely under the radar in our area, Clio fronts a crack band, she’s a talented vocalist and shows real promise in her songwriting. A rising new star from Quebec with a beautiful voice … nominated for both Lys Blues Award (Quebec) and Maple Blues Awards.
www.myspace.com/cliovalerie
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Roxanne Potvin
CD release “Play”
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, April 30 @ 8:30 pm; tickets $15
“Play” – A little piece of Heaven from Roxanne Potvin
For fans of Roxanne Potvin, the Juno award nominated Montreal based singer-songwriter, two years might seem like an unbearably long time between albums, but just one spin through the songs on “Play” will be more than enough to convince them that it’s been worth the wait.
With “Play” Roxanne Potvin has achieved something that few artists ever succeed in doing – she’s expanded her style and grown as an artist while still keeping the grit and authenticity that is so appealing about her music. Hear for yourself: just press “Play”.
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PRAIRIE SCENE
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From April 26 to May 8, Canada’s National Arts Centre will present Prairie Scene, the fifth in a series of national Scene festivals celebrating and showcasing our country’s finest established and emerging artists.
Prairie Scene will invite more than 500 Saskatchewan and Manitoba artists to take over the nation’s capital. Musicians, actors, choreographers, visual and media artists, filmmakers, writers and master chefs will be bringing their unique talents to audiences in concert halls, theatres, galleries, bars, clubs, museums and restaurants throughout the region – a virtual Prairie invasion!
Prairie Scene will also offer a chance for 70 national and international presenters to discover the best of Prairie culture, creating new performance opportunities for Prairie artists across the country and around the world.
Prairie Scene will present a vast living portrait of the region – combining rural and urban, traditional and contemporary, shaking stereotypes and celebrating new voices. Don’t miss it!
http://www.prairiescene.ca/en/
Prairie Scene bluesy offerings include:
Colin James Acoustic Duo
NAC Theatre, 53 Elgin Street
Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 pm; tickets $39.00
Get up close and personal with Colin James as he brings his acoustic duo show to Prairie Scene. In a career spanning two decades, Colin (who was mentored by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan) has flourished into a multi-platinum artist many times over. His self-titled album debuted worldwide in 1989, garnering him two hit singles (‘Voodoo Thing’ and ‘Five Long Years’) as well as the first of many JUNO Awards. The emergence of The Little Big Band in the early 90s saw Colin’s career soar to new heights, and he remains one of the country’s most revered musicians.
2009 saw him release his 12th CD, “Rooftops and Satellites”, featuring rock radio hit ‘Man’s Gotta Be a Stone’. His greatest hits, “Take it From the Top”, released on March 15 with EMI, features bonus tracks recorded with legendary producer Bob Rock, bringing Colin full circle back to his original label. Today he captivates audiences everywhere with his seductive vocals and lush guitar playing in an exceptionally intimate acoustic duo with guest guitarist Chris Caddell.
Saskatchewan songstress sisters Jen and Megan Lane with noted guitarist John Antoniuk (aka Smokekiller) open the show.
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Prairie Guitar
Bob Evans, Joel Fafard, Greg Lowe, Jack Semple
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Thursday, April 28 @ 7:30 pm; $15
These four talented guys are some of the best guitar players you will ever hear and they’ll be on stage doing what they do best in a very special evening dedicated to the seductive six-string. From the wailin’ licks of Jack Semple’s blues to the clean, cool jazz of Greg Lowe, from Joël Fafard’s hot country/folk/roots playing to Bob Evans’ eclectic mix of finger-style guitar and traditional roots music – there is nothing these boys can’t play, and nothing they haven’t!
If you love the guitar, or if you just love good music, this is an evening of virtuoso technique, musical camaraderie,and plain good fun that you don’t want to miss.
http://www.bobevansguitar.com/
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Wide Mouth Mason
The Sheepdogs
Mavericks, 221 Rideau Street
Saturday, April 30 @ 9 pm; $15
With a soulful and hard-hitting sound, Wide Mouth Mason is a band to be reckoned with. These guys pop the lid on convention with their aggressive fusion of blues, rock, jazz and pop. Best known for their funky chart-topping hit single “Change” and its catchy predecessor “Smile”, the multi-JUNO Award winning band from the Canadian heartland has a unique raw and sexy style. This powerful live show promises a few brand new tunes and hits from their extensive catalogue.
The Sheepdogs are an old-school rock and roll revival. With big guitars, stacked harmonies, vintage organ, well crafted tunes, and a dynamite live show, it’s easy to see why these guys were nominated for Artist of the Year on XM Radio’s The Verge.
http://www.widemouthmason.com/
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Prairie Scene Women's Blues Night
With Suzie Vinnick, Little Miss Higgins, Romi Mayes & Megan Lane
Library & Archives Canada Auditorium, 395 Wellington
Friday, May 6 @ 8 pm; $18
These four powerhouse prairie singer-songstresses can outplay and outsing just about anyone, and that’s just what they’re going to do at Prairie Scene. Saskatchewan’s Suzie Vinnick is a four-time Canadian Maple Blues Awards winner as vocalist of the year, with a voice described as “spun gold”. Little Miss Higgins is a Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) winner for Outstanding Blues Recording, with a down-home raw talent that makes you sit up and pay attention.
2009 WCMA Songwriter of the Year, Manitoba’s Romi Mayes is a whisky-drinking straight shooter whose heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics and serious badass guitar playing have made her a favourite in venues from coast to coast; and Megan Lane’s distinctive voice and intense stage presence bridge the gap between blues, jazz, rock, and soul with a fierce passion.
http://www.littlemisshiggins.com/
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Smokin' Joe Kubek and B'nois King
Perth Studio Theatre, Perth ON
Thursday, May 12
Regent Theatre, Picton ON
Friday, May 13
Legion Hall, Orr Street, Cobourg ON
Saturday, May 14
With Texas Blues Legends Smokin' Joe Kubek and B'nois King, it's like getting 2 greats for the price of one and as the name says, Joe is a Smokin' guitar player. Over the years they have gigged regularly with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Freddie King, B. B. King among others. This will be an evening of smokin' Texas Road House Blues. Be prepared to dance in the aisles!
http://www.smokinjoekubek.com/
http://www.zapp-productions.com/
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Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
With Black Joe Louis & the Honeybears
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue
Wednesday, May 11 @ 7 pm; tickets $26.50 advance, $30 at the door
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings – Brooklyn funk/soul
www.sharonjonesandthedapkings.com
www.myspace.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings
Black Joe Lewis – Austin blues/soul
www.blackjoelewis.com
www.myspace.com/blackjoelewis
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Bill Bourne & String Bone
Westboro House Concerts
Saturday, May 21 @ 8 pm; $20
To reserve, email westborohouseconcerts@gmail.com
A multiple Canadian Juno Award winner, Bill has received international acclaim for his recordings and live performances. A mainstay on the international roots scene, life on the road is reflected in Bill's music – powerful rhythms and soulful songs, steeped in World Beat, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Flamenco, Funk, Poetry and more.
His latest release, “Bluesland” is an intense collection of rock, folk and country, soaked with an electric blues sound that gets deep into your pores. Recorded 'live off the floor' in 3 days in April 2010 at Beta Sound Recorders in Edmonton, and marks a milestone in Bourne's career, collaborating with his son Pat Bourne, who plays electric lead guitar, and his daughter Emily Bourne, who painted some of the original artwork for the album. In addition to Bill's acoustic guitar and vocals, and his son's lead, The Free Radio Band features Pa Joe on electric smooth jazz guitar (African Guitar Summit), Moses Gregg on bass (The Swiftys) and Miguel Ferrer on drums (Santiago, Chile).
Americana best describes the music of String Bone, a project born of the songwriting talents of Stratford resident Barry James Payne. A mix of all of the North American roots music that has been so prominent since the turn of the century (last century that is) ... Payne is a seasoned writer and story teller. He paints portraits with his words, and the various musicians involved help Payne change the colour of his pallet from emotional folk and country ballads to uptempo country-rock and bluesy, smoky, jazzy grooves.
http://www.myspace.com/barryjamespayne
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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KINGSTON COMING EVENTS
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Kingston Blues Society 5 Year Anniversary Show
Jack De Keyzer
Opening - Al Wood and The Woodsmen (winners of The Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis 2010 and band semi-finalists in the 26th International Blues Competition)
Confederation Place Hotel, Kingston ON
Saturday, May 7
Featuring Jack de Keyzer, the legend that started it all for the Kingston Blues Society.
Watch for announcement of a third band – making it the first KBS triple band show!
(more details coming soon)
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KINGSTON REGULAR EVENTS
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KBS Monthly Jam
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Third Saturday of the month @ 8:30 pm, $3 at the door
Come out and see Mojo Shooter with special guests.
Always one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is limited.
Sponsored by the Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston
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Georgette Fry
Brandee’s, 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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101.9 DAWG-FM, CIDG, 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, April 24 – New Blues Releases
Next week, May 1 – OBS Road to Memphis – Solo/Duo entries
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Sundays: 6-8 pm
INSIDE THE BLUES with James Doran
Inside The Blues features music and interesting backgrounder information on today’s top Blues artists with a strong focus on Canadian talent mixed in with some great Blues classics. Hour Two features an in-depth interview and music from a different artist or blues industry VIP every week. All Shows are archived on www.insidetheblues.ca after broadcast and can be listened to there at any time.
This week, April 24 – Interview – Morgan Davis
Next week, May 1 – Interview – Treasa Levasseur
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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, April 20: Co-Host Ron Steeds surveys jazz and blues recorded on April 20 between 1926 and 2000. You will hear Lovie Austin, Jelly-Roll Morton, Blind Willie Johnson, Billie Holiday, Johnny Hodges, Buddy DeFranco, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Gil Melle, Horace Parlan, Sun Ra, Wes Montgomery and Elvin Jones, among others.
Next week, April 27: FIMAV: A preview of some of the artists who will be appearing at the Festival International de Musique Actuelle in Victoriaville between May 19 and May 22. Will include Ab Baars, Anthony Braxton, Peter Brotzmann, Lori Freedman, Mats Gustafsson, Ig Hanneman, Marilyn Lerner, Ken Vandermark, Annie Whitehead and Wolter Wierbos.
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Alternate Sunday overnights (Monday morning) from 2-7 am
Rockin' the Blues From Canada
with Diane Wells
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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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CBC Radio Two @ 7 pm
Monday, April 18
concert 1: ECMA special, with guest host Tom Power, recorded in Charlottetown, PEI
Tonight, a special edition of Canada Live from Charlottetown, PEI - home of this year's East Coast Music Awards. The ECMAs are more than just an awards show -- they're an entire weekend of music, running from April 13 to 17. Join guest host Tom Power for highlights from the weekend, featuring some of Atlantic Canada's best musicians in concert: Matt Andersen, Rose Cousins, The Once, Lenny Gallant, and more.
Friday, April 22 – Good Friday
concert 1: The Sojourners, recorded at St. James Hall in Vancouver.
From the moment Jim Byrnes invited Marcus Mosely and his pals, Will Sanders and Ron Small, to step up to the microphone and sing, The Sojourners realized that they had something very special going on. After a Herculean schedule during the 2010 Winter Olympics, and touring their self-titled sophomore album through Europe, The Sojourners released their new album in front of a hometown Vancouver crowd. St. James Hall in Kitsilano was packed to the rafters on this warm early-summer Friday night. The three-piece gospel trio was joined on stage by Steve Dawson, Keith Lowe, Geoff Hicks and Bob Murphy. Khari McClelland filled in for an ailing Ron Small. Canada Live was there to record the show that raised the faithful to their feet all night long.
Lots of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website …
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ROOTS MUSIC CANADA
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Blues maven Suzie Vinnick to perform live webcast at Roots Music Canada!
Tuesday, April 19, at 8 PM ET, multiple Maple Blues award winner Suzie Vinnick will perform live via webstream from Roots Music Canada's Toronto studio.
Suzie Vinnick Live at the Woodshed will be viewable, free of charge, via the internet, for fans around the world, at www.rootsmusic.ca
Roots Music Canada's "Woodshed Sessions" - video vignettes with outstanding Canadian roots musicians - have built a large and loyal following online.
"Suzie Vinnick Live at the Woodshed was the logical next step for us," says RMC Executive Video Producer, Andy Frank. "We did our pilot episode with The Good Lovelies live, and we know fans really appreciate the live feel. They love to interact via live chat while watching, and it's perfect for a performer like Suzie who really knows how to connect."
RMC Editor-in-Chief David Newland, who will interview Vinnick before her live performance, says, "We're excited because Suzie's really connected to her community of fans. Her new album, "Me & Mabel," breaks new ground in terms of immediacy and warmth. That's what The Woodshed Sessions are all about."
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Suzie Vinnick Live at the Woodshed
Tuesday, April 19, at 8 PM ET
Facebook info here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155634064501582
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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, April 19 @ 8 pm – Motown at the Concert Hall
Bravo! celebrates the Motown era and sound as various Canadian artists take to the stage as part of Bravo!'s original AT THE CONCERT HALL series. JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Colin James, R&B/soul queen Divine Brown, rock star Suzie McNeil, singer-songwriter/guitarist Justin Nozuka, jazz crooner Matt Dusk, and chart-topping soloist Justin Hines perform renditions of classic hits from the artists who were instrumental in creating the essential Motown sound.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Thursday, April 28
The Illegible Bachelors @ the Chelsea Pub, 7-10 pm
Friday, April 29
Sweet & the Back Beat @ Greenfield’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, April 30
MonkeyJunk @ the Rainbow
Wicked Grin @ Tucson’s
Sunday, May 1
Al Wood Trio hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 3-4
OBS Road to Memphis Solo/Duo Qualifying Rounds @ the Atomic Rooster
Saturday, May 7
Anders Drerup & the Grievous Angel Band @ the Elmdale House Tavern, 9:30 pm
Robert Farrell, the Chaffey Brothers, & Gerry Wall @ the Rainbow
Sunday, May 8
Dr. Dave hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 11
OBS Road to Memphis, Solo/Duo Finals @ Irene’s
Friday, May 13
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow
Saturday, May 14
Mathieu Gagnon Trio @ La Grange de la Gatineau, 8-10:30 pm
Sunday, May 15
Wicked Grin hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Friday, May 20
The Brothers Chaffey @ the Elmdale House Tavern, 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 23
Maria Hawkins hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Sunday, May 30
River City Junction hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Friday, June 3
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @ Irene’s
Sunday, June 5
Dr Dave hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Friday, June 10
Al Wood & the Woodsmen & Al Tambay @ Irene’s
Sunday, June 12
Wicked Grin hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Saturday, June 18
The Brothers Chaffey @ Irene’s
Sunday, June 19
Maria Hawkins hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Friday, June 24
Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 26
River City Junction hosts the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
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