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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Saturday Blues Matinée
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 4-8 pm
The Rainbow Bistro is going back to Blues on Saturdays. On October 15, 22 & 29, the Punk Rock Matinée has been replaced by a Blues Matinée. Saturday Blues will continue on selected dates in November too!
Mathieu Gagnon, William Brennan, Vince Halfhide and Frederick Carriere will be tearing it up from 4–8 pm. What a great way to end a Saturday afternoon!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Chris Antonik
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, October 22 @ 10 pm
The debut solo album from Toronto guitarist Chris Antonik is a diverse, soulful and tightly executed blend of classic guitar blues and original, innovative, contemporary blues-rock. After thrilling audiences in Toronto blues clubs as a sideman, Antonik has stepped out on his own to deliver this self-produced collection of original material and two classic blues covers.
The album “Chris Antonik” is a portrait of a maturing blues guitarist and songwriter who fully grasps the importance of song over solo - while still leaving plenty for guitar fans to enjoy. The songs deal with repairing relationships and giving back to those around you, as well as classic blues themes delivered in modern vehicles. Using the guitarist–as–front man approach and a variety of guest vocalists, the record is a solid collection of soulful, strong and smart blues.
Chris and his band make their Ottawa debut at the Rainbow, Saturday, October 22. This is a ‘don’t miss’ show!
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Blues on the Rideau presents
Karen Lovely band
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Friday, October 21; dinner & show $60
This is Karen’s first tour into eastern Canada and her only stop in eastern Ontario. A fabulous Blues singer in the style of Koko Taylor, Etta James and Big Mama Thornton, Karen has an excellent, seasoned band behind her. She burst on to the scene in 2008 when a major life crisis brought her back to singing after a 20 year hiatus. Her debut album "Lucky Girl" went to #1 as a Pick To Click on Bill Wax's Bluesville Show on XM Satellite radio. That was followed by a 2nd place at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and a second album, "Still The Rain", which won her even more awards.
We are very lucky to have her here to open the 2011/12 BOTR @ The Cove season. Don't miss this opportunity to see an artist of this calibre in the cozy, friendly confines of the Cove Inn.
More info:
http://www.bluesontherideau.ca
http://www.coveinn.com
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FALL FESTIVALS
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Canal Bank Shuffle
Thorold ON
October 20-22, 2011
Featuring the Johnny Max Band, Karen Lovely Band, Curley Bridges & Bobby Dean Blackburn, David Rotundo & Jerome Godboo, Mitch Woods, Jack de Keyzer, Fathead, Keith Hallett & Garrett Mason, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Joe Louis Walker and more.
http://www.canalbankshuffle.com/
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Sleepwalk Guitar Festival
The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto ON
November 4-6, 2011
Featuring Afie Jurvanen, Amos Garrett, Andrew Dickson, Brent Mason, Christine Bougie, Colin James, Danny Michel, Duke Robillard, Gordon Lewis, Grant Siemens, Ian Blurton, J Mascis, James Robertson, Jay Nowicki, Kurt Swinghammer, Luke Doucet & The White Falcon, Melissa McClelland, Redd Volkaert, Richard Lloyd Trio, The Sadies and more to come. The festival will include full concerts, workshops, clinics and interviews.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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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 20 – Mathieu Gagnon
October 27 – Don Cummings
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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Acoustic Roots Series
Georgian House Restaurant, 146 Main St. S., Alexandria ON
First Wednesday of Every Month
The best Roots/Country/Americana artists will be joining Terry Gillespie for a new Acoustic Roots Series in Alexandria. Some of them will be up-coming artists and some will be household names … a different musical guest each month. All of the musician guests are very accomplished and have toured extensively. We are very privileged to be able to host them right here at home.
Terry will open each evening with a set of his music then the guest will follow with a set of their music. Each will accompany the other. Don’t miss a single one.
Nov. 2nd – Al Wood
Dec. 7th – Stephen Barry
If you desire to see a special guest, let us know. If they are on the road, we might be able to grab them.
The Georgian House special musical menu has something fresh and delicious for all budgets.
http://www.georgianhouse.ca
http://www.terrygillespie.ca
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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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AREA HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH
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Blues On Tues
The Granary Beizli, 3270 County Rd 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Third Tuesday of every month@ 7 pm; $10
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Mississippi Blues Society Jam
Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery, Bridge Street, Carleton Place
First Tuesday of every month @ 8:30 pm
Hosted by The Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery & The Mississippi Blues Society, and featuring Barry Buse & Peter Brown, the MBS Blues Jam is the longest-running blues jam in the Greater Ottawa area & one of the best, attracting both musicians & fans from in & out of town.
*8:30 PM is the Estimated Start Time *There's No Cover Charge *Free Parking *Good Food *Ends Early [approx. midnight]
And - just so you know...we pack 'em in for this event, so come in early if you want a good table.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
DINNER & SHOW SERIES
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Blues On The Rideau @ The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario
A Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of North America's best Blues bands.
Proceeds to support local charities
Dinner & Show $60
Advance reservations required
Call 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Blues On The Rideau Shows, and the rooms at the Inn for those nights, sell out early.
2011/12 SEASON LINE-UP
October 21
Karen Lovely Band, from Ashland, Oregon
http://www.karenlovely.com
Powerful, fabulous singer.
2010 International Blues Challenge Runner-Up, 3X Blues Music Awards nominee in 2011
Proceeds To Lucy Drysdale Memorial Scholarship Fund
November 18 & 19
Donald Ray Johnson & Maurice John Vaughn Band, from Calgary & Chicago
http://www.donaldray.com
http://www.alligator.com/artists/Maurice-John-Vaughn/
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and one of Chicago's best Blues guitarists with band in support
Blues, soul, funk, R&B
Proceeds To Friends Of Foley Mountain & Westport Food Bank
January 20 & 21
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley Band, from Toronto
http://www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com
Old School Blues - smooth, beautiful and classic
Winners of 8 Maple Blues Awards & 6 Juno nominations
Proceeds To Rideau Vista & St. Edward's Elementary Schools
February 17
The Original Homewreckers with Miss Angel, from Kitchener
http://www.shawnkellerman.com
http://www.missangelbrown.com
The late great Mel Brown's former band and singer/partner
Hip shakin', home-wreckin' Blues!
Proceeds To Rideau Waterway Land Trust
March 16 & 17
Blackburn, from Toronto
http://www.myspace.com/blackburnbrothers
2010 Maple Blues Award Best New Artists. Blues, funk, soul & R&B
Canada's version of the Neville brothers!
Proceeds To Easter Seals Ontario & Habitat For Humanity
April 20/21
David Rotundo Band with Julian Fauth, from Toronto
http://www.davidrotundo.com
http://www.julianfauth.com
A multiple Maple Blues Award winning harp player/singer matched with Juno Award winning keyboardist
Barrelhouse, rockin' Blues!
Proceeds To Westport In Bloom & Westport Library
May 18
Chris Antonik Band, from Toronto
http://www.chrisantonik.com
2011 Maple Blues Award nominee for Best New Artist
Outstanding guitarist/songwriter and arranger. Smooth blues, soul, R&B
Proceeds To Rideau District Museum
More info:
http://www.bluesontherideau.ca
http://www.coveinn.com
See you there!
James Doran
Choose The Blues Productions
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Matt Andersen
With Old Man Luedecke
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Friday, October 28 @ 8 pm; tickets $42
Matt’s newest album, “Coal Mining Blues”, was produced by Colin Linden (who co-wrote and plays on several tunes) and recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York. Featuring the Band keyboardist Garth Hudson and Olabelle singer Amy Helm, it’s a rich vein of new songs, many addressing the trying lives of working people: There’s the self-explanatory “Work Hard for the Luxury,” and the moving title track, which rings true in mining communities from Cape Breton to Sheffield and West Virginia. But not all of “Coal Mining Blues” is about hard work, as rollicking up-tempo cuts like ‘Lay it on the Line’ and ‘Fired Up’ bear out.
On September 20 Matt sets off on the sort of tour that would kill a lesser man. He’ll be in Ottawa at the end of October. And quick note — some dates have already sold out, and tickets are going fast.
Check out his new video at http://www.eastcoastkitchenparty.net/Music_Matt_Anderson.php
Old Man Luedecke is one of Canada’s best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. His memorable melodies, poetic sense and easy charisma appeal to anyone searching for new growth from old roots … his contemporary lyrics coupled with the irresistible rhythm of the old time banjo that connect and make him so loved with his audiences.
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National Steel ‘Bad Boy’ Blues Tour
Doc MacLean & Big Dave McLean
The Acoustic Grill, 172 Main Street, Picton ON
Thursday, November 3
‘Bad Boy’ is the sixth annual version of the National Steel Blues Tour. Featuring songs and stories in the round and performances on vintage National guitars, the all acoustic event has long been “Canada’s biggest little blues and roots tour.” The iconic expedition routinely travels as many as 25 thousand km by land, with its motto “Bring the Blues to Your Town, no venue too big, too small, too grand or too humble.” Past performances have been featured on CBC Radio’s “Concert on Demand,” “Canada Live,” and “Saturday Night Blues.”
It’s not about fancy tour buses and slick, new guitars. Out on the Blues Highway it’s a battered 1994 Lincoln Town Car with speakers mounted on the roof. It’s Doc and Big Dave driving through town to promote the show. It’s the guys hauling their gear in and setting up their own PA. And then it’s a lifetime of songs and stories delivered by two guys who have been there and done it all – ‘Bad Boy’ Blues.
For tickets, call The Acoustic Grill - (613)476-2887
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Doug MacLeod
Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Avenue
Saturday, November 5
Blues Workshop ($45/person) 2pm - 5 pm
Blues Concert ($25/person) 7:30 pm
True blues. These two words define in style and commitment the acoustic music composed and played by Doug MacLeod, a singer-songwriter in the American tradition. MacLeod has been a beacon of unquestionably honest roots-music since the 1970s. Proof enough: 18 albums, a couple of DVDs, and
thousands of gigs stateside and overseas. And in December, the announcement by the Blues Foundation of his nomination for the 2011 Blues Music Award as Acoustic Artist of the Year. Now, the release of his new album, “Brand New Eyes” on the new label Fresh! from RR, a division of the 35 year-old multi-Grammy nominated, audiophile label Reference Recordings. With liner notes by Downbeat columnist and Grove Press author Frank-John Hadley, “Brand New Eyes” offers Doug's sincere voice and lyric ease supported by his highly individual guitar stylings.
On “Brand New Eyes”, MacLeod presents 11 original songs. In a genre often reliant on old standards, he is the rare traveling artist who writes and sings original songs that are based on his own life and experiences. He learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward a
valuable tradition. MacLeod is known for his superb song-writing, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of this is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters - from the faceless to the legendary - to strikingly real life.
“I see so many people walking around and they don’t see anything good in the world,” MacLeod says of the title track. “But maybe it’s not the world, maybe it’s you. To see some good in the world, put on some brand new eyes.”
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Michael Jerome Browne
CD Launch and Concert
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Avenue North
Saturday, November 5 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, Michael Jerome Browne is on tour to promote his latest release on Borealis Records, “The Road Is Dark”.
Long recognized as a musician’s musician and a master of traditional American roots styles, Michael Jerome Brown takes the road less travelled and leads his fans on an unforgettable acoustic blues road trip. Destination: love, death and drinking.
Michael Jerome Browne is a multi-Juno Award nominee, winner of the Maple Blues Acoustic Artist of the Year and the Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Solo Artist of the Year.
http://www.myspace.com/michaeljeromebrowne
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, November 11
Blues, jazz, funky R&B and swing are all part of the palette that colour Jack de Keyzer’s musical portraits. The much acclaimed guitarist, singer and song writer has worked with artists as varied as King Biscuit Boy, Etta James, Blue Rodeo, Robert Gordon, Otis Rush and the Bop Cats. His guitar playing has been featured on hundreds of recordings; as a song writer he has been covered by Prairie Oyster on their hit album ‘Everyone Knows’ ; and as a singer he once sang a duet with kd lang. (Alright... it was a Budweiser commercial...) He performs internationally over 150 shows per year, and is a multiple Maple Blues Award nominee & winner and two-time Juno winner.
Jack’s back … at the Rainbow!
www.jackdekeyzer.com
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Morgan Davis
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank Street
Sunday, November 13, 7-10 pm
For nearly four decades Morgan Davis has been on the road travelling across Canada, the United States and Europe. His performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as his own contemporary songs infused with wit and a large dose of humour.
Morgan's first solo recording "Blues Medicine", on Electro-Fi records, garnered critical acclaim as well as awards for song-writing and production. His multi- award winning release "Painkiller" won an impressive four awards at the 2004 Maple Blues Awards and not long after took home Canada's top music prize...the Juno for Blues Album of the Year.
http://www.morgandavis.com
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Coco Montoya
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, November 17
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Averaging over 150 tour dates a year, guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya’s explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. From his early days as a drummer to his current status as one of the top-drawing guitarists and vocalists on the blues-rock scene, Montoya has forged his reputation through years of hard work and constant touring. And it all started with a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with legendary bluesman Albert Collins, who offered Montoya a gig as his drummer. Albert took an immediate liking to Montoya, becoming his mentor and teaching his new protégé secrets of the Collins ‘icy hot’ style of blues guitar. Five years later, John Mayall happened to catch Montoya at a jam session and was blown away. This led to Montoya’s touring the world for ten years with the legendary Bluesbreakers. Since stepping out as a bandleader in 1993, Montoya has released solo albums and has performed non-stop at clubs, concert halls and major festivals all over the world. At every show, fans’ jaws drop, and critics rave about Montoya’s mind-bending guitar licks and impassioned vocals.
http://www.alligator.com/artists/Coco-Montoya/
Douglas Watson R& B Revue
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, November 18
Raised in Chicago Illinois by Claudia and Eddie ‘Lovie Lee’ Watson, Douglas Watson was born to sing the Blues. Early in his life his first love was the church, where he learned to cherish the soulful sounds of Gospel Music. He later branched out into the world of Blues & R&B Soul, encouraged and inspired by his father and his step brother, the late Carey Bell.
From an early age Douglas learned to love music and performing from his father. Lovie played piano with Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King and The Muddy Waters Band. Douglas recalls his early years as a youngster listening to his dad’s rehearsals in the house they lived in Chicago. This mentoring from the best, combined with years of performing has molded Watson into a superb singer and bass guitarist.
Early in his career Douglas worked as a session musician. He played with various Chicago artists including, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins, BB King, John Lee Hooker, Lonnie Brooks, and toured with A.C. Reed and The Sparkplugs for nine years.
Moving his talent north, after several years in London, Ontario, Douglas settled in Kitchener, Ontario where he met Mississippi Pete Temple and their partnership formed The Douglas Watson R&B Revue. The band consists of Chris ‘Mr. Sweetness’ Latta on guitar, Maciej ‘Mr. Magic’ Lukasiewicz on drums and partner ‘Mississippi Pete Temple’ on Harmonica. The band has been together six years and in 2007 won the Toronto Blues Society New Talent Search. In that same year they were recorded live on CKMS Radio. This gave fans and critics an inkling of the band’s potential.
Douglas Watson has been noted for his ‘full throated vocal style… that is matched by few’. His range and style have brought him much acclaim from some of the most respected R&B vocalists in the industry, including the late James Brown. It has recently been written that Douglas Watson “ Is one of the finest vocalists and front man on the Canadian scene”. This record shows why.
http://www.douglaswatson.com
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Treasa Levasseur
CD Release “Broad”
Black Sheep Inn
Sunday, November 20 @ 4 pm; $10
News in a note from Treasa:
hello to one, hello to all
so happy to report that the new album is ready! hooray! it's a collaborative 12 track effort, and i played with many amazing artists on different tunes, including monkeyjunk, raoul and the big time, the wroxton allstars and of course, my own sweet band the daily special. i'm pretty proud of it, alright - and hoping to get it out into the world as soon as i can!
it's for sale officially on november 1st in canada in stores and online, but you can buy it direct from me, if you'd like, off the website, which is brand new - a big thanks to janine stoll for making that happen, to emma-lee for taking such wonderful photos, and to brian kobayakawa, for the magnificent design work on the record. you can find the site here, and even listen to a couple of sample tracks at
http://www.treasalevasseur.com
the big party is November 3rd at the Lula Lounge in Toronto, with doors at 7 pm and the show starting at 8 pm sharp. We will play one long set first, and then Raoul and the Big TIme will help us party into the night.
have a few more cool shows in november - namely the release of the CD at the black sheep in on november 20th at 4 pm, and at massey hall as part of the women's blues revue, on november 26th. hope to see you there if you can make it.
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Music By The Bay presents
Paul Reddick
The Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Road South, Pickering ON
Friday, November 25 @ 9 pm; tickets $30 (incl HST)
Since the early days of Charlie Patton, every generation of blues artists has added their special contribution to the art form. Paul Reddick is no exception. The innovative Reddick calls his music "Hard blues for modern times." Reddick is a superior harmonica player and a blues belter of the first order who receives solid support every step of the way from the seasoned players that comprise his band. They are not blues purists but their sound will move mountains.
The Paul Reddick Band is Jody Brummel on drums, Greg Marshak on bass and Kyle Ferguson on guitar. Their sound is “big, gutsy, and mean and has, at times, a raw energy that whips across the room like a downed power line on wet highway.”
http://www.myspace.com/paulreddick1
Tickets and info www.musicbythebaylive.com or 905-831-8661
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John Mayall and His Blues Band
Victoria Hall, Cobourg ON
Sunday, November 27 @ 8 pm; tickets $61+HST
Market Hall, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough ON
Monday, November 28 @ 8 pm; tickets $61+HST
As always, John has picked the cream of the crop to play in his band. Current band members have toured and recorded with Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Robbie Robertson, Joe Walsh and even Al Jarreau.
A succession of great musicians defined their artistic roots under John's leadership . He became known for discovering the best talent in Blues including Eric Clapton, Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood who later became Fleetwood Mac, Andy Fraser who formed Free and Mick Taylor who joined the Rolling Stones.
As Clapton has stated, "John Mayall has actually run an incredibly great school for musicians."
Special intimate shows with an absolute Music Legend, each theatre with less than 350 tickets available.
Special Guest opener Julian Fauth and David Rotundo
http://www.johnmayall.com/
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Leon Redbone
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans ON
Thursday, December 1; tickets $41.25
Leon Redbone — a master guitarist, dry comedian, and a warm and witty singer who recreates the classic jazz, blues and pop music of the ’20s and ’30s — will make his first appearance in Ottawa since, as he put it “I can’t remember when.”
In fact, he probably does know when he was last in Ottawa, but he has always cultivated an aura of mystery about his background, in part because he wants the emphasis to be placed on the music, rather than the “personality” behind it.
He does, however, claim to have been born in 1929 (on the date of the stock market crash), but later told interviewers he was born in Bombay during a monsoon to violinist Niccolo Paganini and Swedish soprano Jenny Lind. (It should be noted that Paganini died in 1840, and Lind in 1887).
Mr. Redbone is a laid-back singer, a dry story-teller, and an archivist with wide musical tastes — as long as the music is more than 70 years old. His concerts will likely include forgotten old pop songs, classic ragtime, blues from the likes of Lonnie Johnson or Blind Blake, and jazz standards by Fats Waller or Dixieland jazz pioneer Nick La Rocca.
He began his career in Toronto in 1970 and in his early days, he could be found in the pool hall that used to exist in the entrance to a downtown subway station; if you asked for Mr. Grunt, he would, guardedly, answer the telephone. A fixture in local folk clubs, he also had an acoustic duo, called Little Sonny, with David Wilcox.
Since then he has gone on to make numerous television performances (he was a regular for many years on the Johnny Carson Show, as well as on Saturday Night Live), and he has recorded some 15 albums, the first in 1975. He has toured around the world, appeared in numerous television commercials, and was even featured in a Far Side cartoon. He recently recorded material for the television series Boardwalk Empire.
A superb acoustic guitarist, Mr. Redbone is also a skilled pool player and is dangerous with a deck of cards; people are advised not to engage him in either pursuit.
http://www.shenkmanarts.ca/events_evenements/details/december_decembre/leon_en.html
Leon Redbone
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans ON
Thursday, December 1; tickets $41.25
Leon Redbone — a master guitarist, dry comedian, and a warm and witty singer who recreates the classic jazz, blues and pop music of the ’20s and ’30s — will make his first appearance in Ottawa since, as he put it “I can’t remember when.”
In fact, he probably does know when he was last in Ottawa, but he has always cultivated an aura of mystery about his background, in part because he wants the emphasis to be placed on the music, rather than the “personality” behind it.
He does, however, claim to have been born in 1929 (on the date of the stock market crash), but later told interviewers he was born in Bombay during a monsoon to violinist Niccolo Paganini and Swedish soprano Jenny Lind. (It should be noted that Paganini died in 1840, and Lind in 1887).
Mr. Redbone is a laid-back singer, a dry story-teller, and an archivist with wide musical tastes — as long as the music is more than 70 years old. His concerts will likely include forgotten old pop songs, classic ragtime, blues from the likes of Lonnie Johnson or Blind Blake, and jazz standards by Fats Waller or Dixieland jazz pioneer Nick La Rocca.
He began his career in Toronto in 1970 and in his early days, he could be found in the pool hall that used to exist in the entrance to a downtown subway station; if you asked for Mr. Grunt, he would, guardedly, answer the telephone. A fixture in local folk clubs, he also had an acoustic duo, called Little Sonny, with David Wilcox.
Since then he has gone on to make numerous television performances (he was a regular for many years on the Johnny Carson Show, as well as on Saturday Night Live), and he has recorded some 15 albums, the first in 1975. He has toured around the world, appeared in numerous television commercials, and was even featured in a Far Side cartoon. He recently recorded material for the television series Boardwalk Empire.
A superb acoustic guitarist, Mr. Redbone is also a skilled pool player and is dangerous with a deck of cards; people are advised not to engage him in either pursuit.
http://www.shenkmanarts.ca/events_evenements/details/december_decembre/leon_en.html
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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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, October 23 – New Releases
Next week, October 30 – Hallowe’en Blues
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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 19: An Indo-Jazz Update: Co-Host Jim Reil will explore some recent fruits of a particularly fertile tree — jazz influenced by the music of India.
Next week, October 26: Funding Drive Program
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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.
And check out SNB videos here http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/
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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 …
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, October 28
Zydeco Loco CD release @ Irene’s
Saturday, October 29
Blues Matinée @ the Rainbow, 4-8 pm
Ball and Chain & the Wreckers @ the Carleton Tavern, 9:45 pm
Sunday, October 30
River City Junction hosts the Sunday afternoon jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Wicked Grin @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Saturday, November 5
Wicked Grin @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Sunday, November 6
Dr Dave hosts the Sunday afternoon jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Thursday, November 10
Al Wood @ Tucson’s
Sunday, November 13
Maria Hawkins hosts the Sunday afternoon jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Saturday, November 19
The FunKtion @ Tucson’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, November 20
Wicked Grin hosts the Sunday afternoon jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Sunday, November 27
River City Junction hosts the Sunday afternoon jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
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