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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Sherri Harding & the Heat
Maxwell’s Bistro & Club, 340 Elgin Street (upstairs)
Thursday, March 22; 9:15 pm to midnight; cover $7
Happy March everyone … Sherri Harding and the Heat and an exciting night of LIVE Rockin’ Soul and R&B music! What a great way to celebrate Spring!
Providing "The Heat" for this show will be: Peter Beaudoin (bandleader/drums); Ed Bimm (keyboard); Gino Scaffidi (guitar); Joe Hincke (bass); and, Bernie Maisonneuve (backing vocals).
YouTube link: http://youtu.be/SWnmK7_-ZNw
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Wicked Grin
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray Street
Friday & Saturday, March 23-24 @ 9:30 pm; no cover
Wicked Grin played Fatboys just before Murray & LA left on their Thai adventure. After two months in Thailand and Cambodia, with the tans to prove it, they’re back … and Wicked Grin is back at Fatboys this weekend to celebrate the return of Murr & LA and to put them back to work!
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Spirit of Rasputin’s presents
Rasputin’s Beard – Open Stage for Groups
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill (at Byron)
Saturday, March 24 @ 8 pm
Sarah Drader & Friends, Three Little Birds, Tower of Song, and very special guest Maria Hawkins.
Pass-the-hat donations going to Maria’s school program stopthebullying.ca
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House Concert
With Steve Marriner & the Brothers Chaffey
Alison Edgar’s home, Centretown Ottawa
Sunday, March 25 @ 2:30 pm; tickets $25 in advance
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Steve Marriner needs little introduction in the blues world. With his band MonkeyJunk, he has earned numerous individual and collective Maple Blues Awards, a Blues Music Award and, recently, a Juno nomination for "To Behold", an album he co-produced! He also fronts popular country band Tumbleweed.
The Brothers Chaffey combine their love of soulful blues, rock and country to create in their original songs a spirit and honesty well-suited to Matthew's powerful vocal style and Curtis' commanding guitar work. They have delighted audiences across Canada.
Tickets are $25 in advance by PayPal or other arrangement. All monies collected go to the musicians. Soft drinks, coffee and light snacks will be provided; BYOB. Seating is limited! Music will start at 2:30 and there will be an intermission. Albums will be available for purchase (and autographs)!
For further details, please respond by email to alison@alisonedgar.com and include your phone number in your email, just in case there are last minute changes!
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STARTING THIS SATURDAY
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Overview of Post War Chicago Blues With Tony D
Ottawa Folklore Centre,
Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 pm; $25 Folklore Centre members; $30 non-members
Join local award winning and Juno nominated guitar legend Tony D for a practical discussion of post war blues guitar players, their influences, and a whole slew of their turnaround tricks, and signature solos. The class is a loose discussion-guitar-in-hand class based around the stylings of Hubert Sumlin, Magic Sam, Jimmy Rogers and of course, Freddie King. The whole thing will lead us post war into the evolution of R+B. Bring your guitar, a notebook and as many questions as you can muster. Not recommended for beginners.
March 24: Start with Hubert Sumlin (GTD12.03I1A)
March 31: The Short But Sweet Life of Magic Sam (GTD12.03I1B)
April 7: Jimmy Rogers and Country Blues (GTD12.03I1C)
April 14: The one and the only, Freddie King (GTD12.03I1D)
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Michael Jerome Browne
Open Tunings Workshop (with or without slide)
Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank Street
Saturday, March 24; 2:30-4:30 pm
$25 OFC members; $30 non-members
An open tunings exploration with one of Canada’s finest roots-focused guitar players, Michael Jerome Browne. Whether he’s gliding a slide across his national guitar, pulling his bow over the fiddle strings to play a lively Cajun waltz, or frailing away on his gourd banjo, Michael’s passion and virtuosity always shine through. In the true tradition of folk music, his performances inspire us to see the interconnections between the many cultures and influences that gave birth to American Roots Music. Gospel, Blues, Old-Time, Country, Soul and Cajun. This one is a rare opportunity folks!
WKSHP12-05
http://www.michaeljeromebrowne.com/
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The 24th Street Wailers
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, March 24 @ 10 pm
Sponsored by the Toronto Blues Society, this band made a real impression at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, February 1-4. Their first performance on Wednesday at Wet Willie’s initiated a buzz that resulted in a full house for their second performance on Thursday; they closed out the First Great Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase in fine style on Thursday afternoon; they filled their venue to capacity for their appearance in the semi-finals on Friday night; and they were the only Canadian band asked to participate in the Kings of Beale Street competition on Saturday night. And they sold a whole lot of CDs.
Following the success of “Dirty Little Young’uns”, right now they're in Halifax about to record their 2nd CD in March (more about that below); they'll be swinging through our area on their way home from the recording session. They’ll have new tunes to share, not to mention the incredible high energy of these four extremely talented young musicians. This is a ‘don’t miss’ show!
http://the24thstreetwailers.com/
Please Support the new CD … from the 24th Street Wailers
The 24th Street Wailers are heading to Halifax in March 2012 to record our second CD. You can help fund the project by pre-ordering your copy online or via cheque or money order or cash when we see you! Be sure to include your correct email address and mailing address! You may also add donations aside from the purchase of the new CD on the Pay Pal website.
As an added bonus, we are having a contest for our friends and fans to NAME THE NEW CD! When you pre order your copy, you can enter your title suggestion. We will name the CD according to the winning entrant’s suggestion and the winner be thanked in the liner notes. The contest is only open to those who pre order the new CD. Please add your suggested CD title to the note to seller section in PayPal check out or if paying by cash/check send us an email with your suggested title.
http://the24thstreetwailers.com/?p=888
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The Claytones ‘Heading to Nashville’ Show
Civitan Hall, Almonte ON
Friday, March 23; 8-10 pm; $15
The Claytones (Kelly Prescott, Adam Puddington & Anders Drerup) are leaving … they’re going to Nashville. Come out and wish them luck in their new endeavour!
Special Guest Performances, Licensed event, light lunch.
https://www.facebook.com/events/120217431434463/
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The 24th Street Wailers
Wilno Tavern, Wilno, ON
Friday, March 23
Phone613-756-2029 for tickets
The Acoustic Grill, 172 Main Street West, Picton ON
Sunday, March 25 @ 6 pm (all ages show)
Sponsored by the Toronto Blues Society, this band made a real impression at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, February 1-4. Their first performance on Wednesday at Wet Willie’s initiated a buzz that resulted in a full house for their second performance on Thursday; they closed out the First Great Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase in fine style on Thursday afternoon; they filled their venue to capacity for their appearance in the semi-finals on Friday night; and they were the only Canadian band asked to participate in the Kings of Beale Street competition on Saturday night. And they sold a whole lot of CDs.
Following the success of “Dirty Little Young’uns”, right now they're in Halifax about to record their 2nd CD in March (more about that below); they'll be swinging through our area on their way home from the recording session. They’ll have new tunes to share, not to mention the incredible high energy of these four extremely talented young musicians. This is a ‘don’t miss’ show!
http://the24thstreetwailers.com/
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Still Dangerous & MonkeyJunk
The Valley BBQ, 10470A Highway #7, Carleton Place ON
Saturday, March 24 @ 8 pm; $16 (advance), $19 (at the door)
The Ottawa Valley has been the playground of Still Dangerous for several years, now. Emerging from the Blues Jam phenomenon of the Mississippi Blues Society, Barry, Larry, Mike and Gary have managed to carve out a unique niche in the local venue as a funky and vigorous Blues and Swing band, performing at festivals, fund raisers, pubs, private bashes, questionable dives and high brow establishments throughout Eastern Ontario. This fun loving, very talented group of good friends has a chemistry that mixes originals, great dance numbers and classical Blues with a new feel to make your feet move and your spirit soar. Live Dangerously....track 'em down at a venue near you.
Swamp rhythm and blues, soul boogie and bedroom funk.
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IN TORONTO THIS WEEK
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Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase
Annex Wreckroom, 794 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON
Friday, March 23; doors @ 8 pm, music starts @ 9 pm
DAWG FM in association with the Toronto Blues Society presents the Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase on Friday March 23. The show will take place at the newly renovated Annex Wreckroom (794 Bathurst St), conveniently located at the Bathurst/Bloor subway station. The performing artists in order of appearance beginning at 9 pm are Chris Antonik, Suzie Vinnick, Harrison Kennedy, and Shakura S'Aida.
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UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION
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Due to overwhelming demand, the deadline for the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has been extended until April 11, 2012. This will be the final deadline for this year's competition.
Unsigned Only is designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. The goal of Unsigned Only is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist ... a newcomer or veteran ... raw or polished – the "gem" that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. Judging criteria includes vocals, performance, originality, and songwriting. There is also a category just for Vocal Performance which accepts songs that are not original.
www.songwritingcompetition.com
www.unsignedonly.com
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SHE’S THE ONE
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The RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest is running their 2nd annual cross-Canada talent search and contest for great emerging female Canadian musicians, ‘She's the One’. Online applications are open now via Sonicbids and Survey Gizmo, with zero cost to the applicant. Check out www.ottawabluesfest.ca/shestheoneinfo for more details and links to applications.
Deadline March 31, 2012.
The ‘She’s the One’ competition is open to female singer/songwriters or bands with a lead female member of any age, of any music genre, who are Canadian residents. There are two categories: Solo and Band. Ottawa Bluesfest organizers will gather submissions, with three finalists selected from each category. These six finalists will have a 20-minute slot to perform at the RBC Royal bank Bluesfest for a professional jury, on Saturday, July 7th. One winner will be chosen from each category. Judging will be based upon various criteria, including performance, stage presence/showmanship, originality, musicality, audience reaction, and the ever-important ‘It’ factor.
Winner of the solo category will receive a cash prize of $2,000 and winners of the band category will receive $5,000 cash prize. This is a great opportunity to support the talented female musicians from across the nation not only monetarily but also with some great exposure at one of North America's largest outdoor festivals.
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INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
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ISC is proud to announce the 2011 finalists and semi-finalists, selected from over 16,000 entries received from all over the world, representing all genres of contemporary music. The ISC listening committee narrowed these entries down to 314 finalists in 22 categories. The finalists hail from 37 countries from all corners of the world, from Latvia to India, from Mexico to Ghana, from China to Russia, and everywhere in between. These songs will now be sent to the ISC judges.
Finalists in the Blues category include Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne (‘Heaven Send Me An Angel’), Suzie Vinnick & Kristi Magraw (‘Save Me For Later’) and Rita Chiarelli (‘These Four Walls’ and ‘Woman In Blue’).
For a full list of finalists: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners
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WAKEFIELD FILM FESTIVAL
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Wakefield Documentary Festival
Great Hall, Wakefield LaPeche Community Centre
38 Valley Road, Wakefield QC
Sundays @ 5:30 pm
Tickets $10, available at www.wakefieldfilmfestival.ca or at the door
Sunday, March 25
West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson (Canada, 2011)
How did an illustrator whose favourite pastime was fishing, find within himself the passion and confidence to portray Ontario's lakes, rivers, trees and skies with glorious colour and energy as no one had before? Shot in Algonguin Park, Georgian Bay, Seattle and Toronto and featuring never-before-seen paintings by this iconic Canadian artist.
Added attraction: National Gallery of Canada director Charles Hill will attend for a post-screening discussion.
Sunday, April 1
Payback (Canada, 2012)
Fresh from Sundance Film Festival, this film undertakes the ambitious task of making a movie from Payback, Margaret Atwood's book of essays about systems of wealth, justice and reparation.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost) EVERY WEEK
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Southside Tuesdays
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays @ 9 pm; no cover
Southside Tuesdays with Steve Marriner.
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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; no cover
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:
March 22 – Ross Neilsen
March 29 – Parker Estabrooks
April 5 – Dr. Dave
April 12 – Jody Benjamin & Michael Ball
April 19 – Vince Halfhide
April 26 – Terry Gillespie
http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE
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Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
2nd and 4th Saturday each month, 3-6 pm
Firebelly is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass and Mike McNeil on drums.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Firebelly/190110031085946
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Big Bill’s Blues Bash
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturdays, 4-8 pm
Bill Brennan hosts Big Bill’s Blues Bash every Saturday from 4-8 pm. With the tightest rhythm section around there will be a Special Guest every week. So take a load off, have a cool beverage and enjoy the blues in one of Canada's best Blues venues. See you there!!!
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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; no cover
You bet yer ass – it’s bluegrass!
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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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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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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.
April 4 – Terry Gillespie Trio – Winners of the Ottawa Road to Memphis Band Challenge 2011
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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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
April 20/21
David Rotundo Band w. Special Guests Julian Fauth & Enrico Crivellaro
http://www.enricocrivellaro.com/
Multiple Maple Blues Award winning harmonica player, singer and dynamite performer David Rotundo brings two of his long time musician friends with him to The Cove for this engagement - Juno Award winning piano player/singer/songwriter Julian Fauth and Italian guitar sensation Enrico Crivellaro. Any one of these 3 artists is worth the price of admission. Together - what a troika! This will be two nights of fabulous high energy, 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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JUNOFEST in OTTAWA
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Friday, March 30
The Mockingbird (Bob Kemmis), Silver Creek & MonkeyJunk @ Irene’s
Mike Essoudry's Mash Potato Mashers @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, March 31
The Claytones, Autumn’s Canon & the Brothers Chaffey
Slim Moore and the Mar-Kays @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Riot & the Blues Devils
CD Release “No One To Blame But Me”
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage (Old Hull sector)
Wednesday, March 28 @ 8 pm
Before Rock and Roll there was Blues, the core of Riot and the Blues Devils. It all starts with the Blues, add some Rockabilly attitude, and Riot and the Blues Devils will grab your attention in all of their recordings and live performances. They like to call it their special blend of Blues-a-billy!
Riot and the Blues Devils is a three piece combo of experienced musicians: Riot on lead vocals and guitars, Big Papa Mike on bass and vocals, and Mark DiClaudio on drums and vocals. They have made quite an impression over the past decade either when performing in major festivals or while playing hundreds of shows in different venues. They’ll be hosting a CD release party for their new release “No One To Blame But Me”, at Le Petit Chicago, as part of the Virée Blues Boréale series.
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“Eug-Knows Fest”
Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York Street
Wednesday, March 28 to Saturday, March 31; Doors 8 pm; Age 19+/ General Admission
Wednesday, March 28 – THE CURIOUS INCIDENT (UK/ South Africa)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mtn9yt0RLQ
Thursday, March 29 – RICKY LAURENT (Gatineau, Canada)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2TaDmnrn54
Friday,March 30 – PAPERMAPS (Toronto, Canada)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QGeUhPB2Ck
Saturday, March 31 – THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR (Austin, USA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_qv21l3ILU
Because Eugene books bands that are “Heard Before The Herd”.
Before the Junos.
Before the Grammys.
If you were wondering why Zaphod’s is not part of this year’s JunoFest, the answer is simple: Zaphod’s has booked some of the best bands to play during this time. Bands that ought to be seen and heard. We’re the incubators of many of the bands and artists that have gone on to win awards and “Eug-Knows Fest” is a curation of some of the best touring bands that we’d like to present to Ottawans and the music industry professionals that will be visiting during the Junos. We’ve got a stellar lineup representing Canada and the World. “Heard Before The Herd”. It’s that simple.
Advance Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.ca/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=10807 or by phone 1.888.222.6608
http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com
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JW-Jones CD Release Party
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, March 30 @ 10 pm
On his 7th release, aptly titled “Seventh Hour”, Jones has teamed up with multi-Juno award winning artist/producer, Steve Dawson, to mix the album. After performing in 17 countries, 4 continents, and releasing 6 critically acclaimed discs, it's time for a change. No famous guests. No fancy studios. This is JW-Jones and his band doing what they do best – right at home, recorded in J-Dub’s living room. Tracked on a crisp fall weekend, this cool release is sure to stir up some discussion about where his music is going as he soars in a vibrant new direction. Shattering visual boundaries is also an integral part of this project. Mitch Lenet, 3D artist and commercial photographer, has developed a concept for this package with cutting-edge technology that is guaranteed to turn heads in the music and fashion world. While keeping one foot firmly planted in the roots he came from, this Maple Blues Award winner believes that appealing to a younger audience is the most important way to ensure the evolution of blues-based music.
Check it out at the CD release, Friday, March 30 at the Rainbow.
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Al Wood & the Woodsmen CD Launch
Neat Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Friday March 30 @ 8 pm; tickets $13
Al Wood & the Woodsmen launch their new CD, “Right On Cue”, on the SchoolHouse Stage at Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown.
Ticket prices are $13 and are available at http://www.neatfood.com/upcoming-shows, by dropping by the shop, or calling (613.433.3205)
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An Evening With Janis Joplin
Almonte Old Town Hall, Almonte ON
Saturday, March 31 @ 7:30 pm; tickets $25 (advance) & $30 at the door
On February 25, we launched our exciting new retrospective show, 'An Evening with Janis Joplin'. This show is produced by Joplinesque and Lyle Dillabough as a fundraiser for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) and has received rave reviews from everyone who was in attendance! On Saturday, March 31st we will be performing the show again this time in Almonte at the Old Town Hall - a terrific historic venue. Guests can expect some additions to the repertoire since the first performance as well as a lower ticket price and no meal this time around.
A little bit about the show...
Most people know who Janis is, and many are familiar with her most popular tunes like ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Try’, ‘Cry Baby’, ‘Tell Mama’ (did you see her performance of this one on the Festival Express movie? spectacular!), ‘Me and Bobby McGee’, ‘Mercedez Benz’... But not too many people know how she became the person and the singer that she was.
Did you know that Janis grew up in Port Arthur, Texas just a short drive away from Louisiana? That her first musical loves were Leadbelly, Odetta and Bessie Smith? Or that she frequently visited gospel gatherings just to get in on the music?
Janis had a burning desire to emulate the blues and gospel greats, she also had a solid foundation in folk music - Janis' first ensemble performance was with the Waller Creek Boys in Austin, Texas during the time she was attending the university – ‘Roll On Columbia’ (Hank Williams) was the first tune she sang with those guys and with such a surprising intensity that no one could deny she was something special.
On to San Francisco with Big Brother and the Holding Company, Janis was just along for the ride and had a humble position as sideman in the group - but not for long! The group made her the main attraction (smart move) and they immediately increased in popularity. The eventual dismissal of Big Brother as Janis' official band was a very difficult move for her and one that I feel contributed greatly to her chronic drug dependency.
Of course who can deny the splendour of Pearl and all the songs that she and the Full Tilt Boogie band pressed to vinyl. The third set of this show is going to ROCK AND ROLL!
Come out to the Almonte Old Town Hall on March 31 7:30 pm to get the full story. Three sets representing three stages of Janis' life and musical career - we invite you to share in her journey.
Come dressed for the era because there will be prizes (come on, you know you want to!).
The evening is going to sway, swing, rock and roll – all for a good cause, the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (I'm a sucker for a puppy in need, what can I say?).
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. They are available online at Joplinesque's web page.
Shelley Montreuil
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Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown + Frankie Whyte And The Dead Idols
Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York Street
Monday, April 2 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
Tyler Bryant opened for Jeff Beck at the National Arts Centre and wowed the crowd!
Advance tickets are available at Compact Music locations and through Ticketweb.
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Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, April 11 @ 9 pm
Kaffé 1870
Wakefield QC
Thursday, April 12 @ 9 pm
ULTIMATE BLUES GUITAR GRUDGE MATCH!!
GARRETT MASON VS KEITH HALLETT
Juno Award Winner and 'Bluesabilly' guitar master, Garrett Mason has carefully selected his opponent in this battle of the axes. Nova Scotia's favourite sons Garrett Mason and New Brunswick's slide guitar freak, Keith Hallett, have teamed up to tour the Nation and battle it out on stage, letting Canada decide who shall be named Canada’s blues hero of the six string. Garrett and Keith may be friends back home in the East Coast, but when it comes to show their abilities to play, they take it very seriously!
To see and hear Mason and Hallett together on the same stage is to share a part of Canadian music history. Garrett Mason and Keith Hallett both have an extensive list of accomplishments and are well respected amongst their peers and fans across Canada and beyond. This is the 'ultimate guitar grudge match' and they are looking forward to letting their talent do the talking.
Go to www.keithhallett.ca for tour dates and more!
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Chris Antonik
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, April 14 @ 10 pm
In February, Chris began work on his highly-anticipated second album, which will feature an amazing guest line-up including: Grammy award-winning vocalist Mike Mattison (The Derek Trucks Band, The Tedeschi-Trucks Band), Juno-award winner Julian Fauth, as well as Maple Blues award-winners Shakura S'Aida and Steve Marriner. Josh Williams, Chris Chiarelli and Andrew Taylor will once again form the core band. Chris also has a showcase spot during Toronto’s Canadian Music Week.
He’ll be at the Rainbow, probably road-testing some of his new material, on Saturday, April 14.
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Al Wood & the Woodsmen
CD Launch
The Branch Restaurant & Texas Grill, 15 Clothier St. E., Kemptville ON
Saturday, April 14 @ 9 pm
Al Wood & the Woodsmen launch their new CD, “Right On Cue”, in Kemptville at The Branch.
The Branch Restaurant has become what it was probably always meant to be — The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill. Come on out and celebrate with some real Texas BBQ, or Tex-Mex or even Cajun or Southern foods favourites. Don't worry, it’s still the same old Branch in more ways than not with local and organic foods first and a commitment to the environment and the community.
http://www.thebranchrestaurant.com/
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Swing into Spring
With Kim Kaskiw & Steve Berndt
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Saturday, April 14; 7:30-10:30 pm; tickets $20
Door prize is 20% off any purchase at Celadon Spa & Salon with ticket stub!
This yearly spring event features two of Ottawa's finest jazz singers performing duets of standards and original compositions with arrangements by Steve Berndt and J.P. Allain. Kim & Steve perform this jazz and swing revue with an excellent group of Ottawa musicians: Piano: J. P. Allain; Bass: Ken Kanwisher; Drums: Don Johnson; Tenor: Brian Asselin; Trumpet: Kelly Craig. It’s always a fun & exciting show. Come and celebrate the return of spring and the joy of jazz!
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James Hunter & guests
Mavericks, 221 Rideau Street
Sunday, April 15 @ 9 pm
James Hunter‘s second U.S. album, "The Hard Way", (released on Hear Music in June 2008), was among that year‘s most eagerly anticipated new releases. In terms of both inspiration and quotation, James has taken much from the musical past – as he will be the first to admit. But it‘s his own infectious sound and inventive songwriting, blessedly free of slavish mimicry or retrograde nostalgia, that today‘s audiences are responding to.
http://www.myspace.com/jameshuntermusic
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John Pizzarelli
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Thursday April 19 @ 8 pm; tickets $59.50
Using performers like Nat “King” Cole, Frank Sinatra and Joao Gilberto and the songs of composers from Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin to James Taylor, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Lennon & McCartney as touchstones, John Pizzarelli has established himself as one of the prime interpreters of The Great American songbook and beyond, bringing to his work the cool jazz flavour of his brilliant guitar playing and singing. His latest recording, “Rockin’ In Rhythm”, the singer-guitarist’s first ever Duke Ellington recording, features 12 classic tracks that prove Pizzarelli – like Ellington – knows how to show off the strengths of the musicians in his band. In addition to a cut for solo guitar, four songs highlight the quartet (with pianist Larry Fuller, bassist Martin Pizzarelli and drummer Tony Tedesco) and seven include the Swing Seven horns with arrangements by Don Sebesky.
The legendary guitarist/vocalist is no stranger to Ottawa (he was last here at the 2006 Ottawa Jazz Festival), but he has never before appeared in such an intimate environment.
http://www.centrepointetheatre.com/events_tickets/apr_2012_en.html?view=poster
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Music By The Bay Live presents
David Gogo ***SOLD OUT***
The Waterfront, Pickering ON
Friday, April 20 @ 9 pm
David Gogo has garnered three Juno Nominations, the Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, WCMA Musician of the Year, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year. Over the years, he has performed with blues and rock legends B.B. King, Bo Diddley, George Thorogood, ZZ Top, and numerous others – most recently touring with Johnny Winter on Canada’s west coast. David Gogo is one of Canada’s hardest working blues-rock guitarists and multiple Award Winner who adds heart, soul and grit to the international blues scene.
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Jimmy Bowskill Band
Picton Regent Theatre
Friday, April 20 @ 8 pm
Wilno Tavern
Saturday, April 21 @ 8 pm
Jimmy Bowskill was discovered by Jeff Healey at 12, he is the youngest Juno Nominee ever and, at 21, has 5 critically acclaimed releases under his belt. He toured last year opening for Jeff Beck and will be touring in support of his latest release.
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Ground Breaking Blues
Wrokstarz Club & Venue,75 Consumers Drive, Whitby ON
Thursday, April 26 @ 7pm; tickets $100 (Available Online Only) http://www.musicbythebaylive.com
Music By The Bay Live and 94.9 The Rock are proud to present an evening of World Class Blues featuring The Maple Blues Revue. Also appearing will be Braithwaite & Whiteley performing their original presentation of The Underground Railroad and The Jack de Keyzer Band.
http://www.musicbythebaylive.com
Standard Open Bar / Cocktail hors d'ouvres/ Silent Auction / Charitable Registration tax receipts
Proceeds will support the Habitat for Humanity Durham Centre Towne set to commence in May 2012, building homes in Oshawa for 24 families.
We need your help to provide a hand up … not a hand out. Habitat for Humanity; building homes, building hope.
Sponsorship Opportunities http://www.habitatdurham.com
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Paul Reddick
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, April 27 @ 10 pm
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 superb songwriter, often referred to as “Canada’s blues poet laureate”,
http://www.myspace.com/paulreddick1
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1st Annual Ottawa Grassroots Mini-Folk Festival
Royal Canadian (Montgomery) Legion, 330 Kent Street
Saturday, April 28; noon to 11 pm; tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door
The OGF festival will be an annual family-oriented celebration of folk music, dance and other participatory arts. The 1st Annual OGF has announced the following headliners and programming for its community-oriented celebration of music and dance: Rick Fines, Katherine Wheatley, Missy Burgess and many more.
The one-day festival will consist of a number of different components which will take place in various parts of the building. In the afternoon, the downstairs area will offer a diverse range of participatory activities, including a ukulele sing-along, contra dancing, yoga and a "playback" theatre performance.
At the same time, the hall upstairs will feature several respected and talented performers, including the wonderful singer-songwriter Ana Miura, along with Open Stage performance opportunities for children as well as adults. The Open Stage is a Spirit of Rasputin’s (SoR) presentation. All afternoon activities are FREE, with donations accepted for CKCU FM, Ottawa's long-running community radio station.
The evening concert will feature Ottawa's own Missy Burgess as the opener, celebrating her latest CD, "Play Me Sweet" followed by the award-winning, ever-popular singer-songwriters Rick Fines and
Katherine Wheatley.
Tickets for the Ottawa Grassroots Festival are on sale now at the Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank Street), and are also available through PayPal on the Ottawa Grassroots Festival website
http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com/
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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The Kingston Blues Society announces a new series of blues shows – BLUES BANDS OF ONTARIO – which will take place the first Saturday of each month.
Many of the bands showcased in this new series have produced CDs; some have been playing together for many years and some are new and upcoming. For $3, you just can’t beat it.
April 7 – Firebelly (Ottawa)
May 5 – Wicked Grin (Ottawa)
June 2 - TBA
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KINGSTON - REGULAR EVENTS
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KBS Monthly Jam
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, April 21 @ 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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ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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Capital Music Sessions
Rogers TV, Cable 22
March 25 to March 29 @ 8 pm
Five special episodes will highlight some of Ottawa's best musical acts and industry expert interviews!
THE LINE UP
THE EXPERTS
http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=16&rid=4&tid=33287
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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, March 25 – Juno Awards
Next week, April 1 – April Blues in Ottawa
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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 2011. 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, March 21: Carlo Actis Dato: Ron Sweetman celebrates the 60th birthday and the recording career of this innovative Italian saxophonist, composer and band leader.
Next week, March 28: March 28: Co-Host Ron Steeds surveys the history of jazz by focusing on jazz recorded on March 28 between 1928 and 2009. Expect to hear Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Buddy & Ella Johnson, Art Pepper, Cecil Taylor, John Coltrane, Bob Wilbur & Dick Wellstood, Jimmy Ponder, S. S. Puft & World Saxophone Quartet, among others.
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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 is your host for this blues only radio show, now in its 5th year. It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca so Ottawa folks 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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Thursday, March 29
Firebelly @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 8 pm
Bluestone @ Maxwell’s on Elgin Street
Friday, March 30
JW-Jones CD Release Party @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Thursday, April 5
River City Junction @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 8 pm
Saturday, April 7
Brothers Chaffey @ the Elmdale House Tavern, 9:30 pm
Thursday, April 12
Firebelly Special Event @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 8 pm
Friday & Saturday, April 13-14
Ball & Chain @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
Friday, April 20
The FunKtion @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Saturday, April 21
River City Junction @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
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