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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Steve Strongman
CD Release with DAWG FM
Greenfield’s Pub, 900
Greenbank Road
Wednesday, May 16;
$20
Hamilton’s award-winning blues guitarist Steve
Strongman is set to release a new acoustic CD titled “A Natural Fact”, featuring solo acoustic material, and
tracks with Alec Fraser on standup bass, Dave King on drums, Jesse O'Brien on
piano, and a duet with blues and roots music sweetheart Suzie Vinnick.
On this fourth career release, the 2011 Maple Blues
Award winner for Guitar Player of the Year, Strongman presents the exceptional
songwriting, inimitable guitar playing and soulful vocals he is known for. His
commanding stage presence in live performances and the emotive delivery of
classic blues themed songs and soulful ballads translates perfectly in this
intimate acoustic collection.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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Blues on the Rideau presents
Chris Antonik
The Cove, Westport ON
Friday, May 18, 7 to 11 pm; Dinner & Show only $60
Advance reservations required - Call (613) 273-3636
or 1-888-COVE-INN
Proceeds to the Rideau
District Museum
10 good reasons to come to Chris Antonik's show:
1) Toronto's Chris Antonik is one of the best young
up-and-coming Blues guitarist/singer/songwriters in Canada and has been
recognized internationally as such. He's bringing a great band with him
including Josh Williams who was featured on vocals on Chris’ debut album.
2) Chris' first album, released in 2010, took the
Blues world by storm going to #4 on the Canadian Roots Music Charts and #35 on
the international Blues radio charts. You'll hear lots of songs from it at the
Show.
3) He was nominated for the Maple Blues Award
for Best New Artist of the Year in 2010
4) His song "Roll With it" was named as
one of the top songs submitted to the Blues category of the International
Songwriting Competition in 2010.
5) John Valentyn of the Toronto Blues Society said
in his review of Chris's first album - "The song The King Of Infidelity is
a major effort, one that Mr. Clapton would welcome on one of his albums...a
most welcome debut CD"
6) Vintage Guitar Magazine in the U.S. said
"Chris Antonik is one to watch...he writes well and plays
wonderfully".
7) Blues Matters Magazine in the UK stated
"The King Of Infidelity is one of the highlights of the listening year to
date..."
8) Chris is working on a second album which will
feature an amazing guest line-up including: Grammy Award-winning vocalist Mike
Mattison from the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, Juno Award winner Julian Fauth, Maple
Blues Award winner Shakura S'Aida and Steve Marriner from Juno Award winners
MonkeyJunk. Chris will be playing some
of his new songs at the show.
9) This is the last BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE
show of the season. You'll have to wait until next October for the next one.
10) At $60 for a delicious full course buffet
dinner plus show with talent of this calibre BOTR @ THE COVE remains one of the
best LIVE Blues deals in Canada!
More info including audio clip of one of Chris's
songs at www.bluesontherideau.ca
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A Musical Tribute to
Len Zacharoff
A Celebration of
Zach’s Life
Rankin Community
Centre, Pembroke ON
Saturday, May 19 @ 8
pm; $12
Continuous
music provided by many of Zach’s friends.
Light
lunch provided.
All
proceeds donated to Renfrew Hospice & the Pembroke Regional Hospital MRI
Fund.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost)
EVERY WEEK
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Southside Tuesdays
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays @ 9 pm; no
cover
Southside
Tuesdays with Steve Marriner or Doug
Gouthro.
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette
(The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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Jeff Rogers and The All-Day Daddies
Every Thursday @ 10 pm; Free!
Come down to The Heart and
Crown on Preston Street where you can catch Jeff Rogers and The All-Day Daddies, now
a 6-piece band, WITH guitar. Bringing the groove to a whole new level! Playing Stevie
Wonder, B.B. King, Al Green, The Funk Brothers, Jamiroquai and all things
soulful, bluesy and funky. Jeff will also be introducing some titles from his
soon to be released album.
"The All-Day Daddies" are: Ross Murray on Drums; Ken Seeley on Electric Bass; Jeff Devalk on Guitar; Kelly Craig on Trumpet; Brian Asselin on Sax; and, Jeff Rogers on Keyboards and Vocals.
"The All-Day Daddies" are: Ross Murray on Drums; Ken Seeley on Electric Bass; Jeff Devalk on Guitar; Kelly Craig on Trumpet; Brian Asselin on Sax; and, Jeff Rogers on Keyboards and Vocals.
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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:
May 17 – Al Wood
May 24 – Jed Rached
May 31 – Jason Fryer & Caroline
Addison
June 7 – John Yemensky
June 14 – Scott Amey
June 21 – Victor Nesrallah
June 28 – Rod Williams & Murray
Kinsley
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Firebelly
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.
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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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Blues and jazz jam at GigSpace
Alcorn Music Studios,
953 Gladstone Avenue
4th Thursday each month @ 8 pm
4th Thursday each month @ 8 pm
$5
donation kindly encouraged
With
Tim Bedner - seven-string guitar; David Pontello – drums; Mark Alcorn - bass
A
jazz and blues jam on the fourth Thursday of each month: bring your instrument
and sit in on some tunes you enjoy playing, or hang out and listen!
www.alcornmusicstudios.com
www.gigspaceottawa.com
www.alcornmusicstudios.com
www.gigspaceottawa.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.
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.
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
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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ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY
@
the Cove Inn, Westport ON
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A Dinner
& Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of Canada's best Acoustic Blues
artists with proceeds going to support local Westport festivals. All shows – 6-10
pm. Buffet dinner & show $45; advance reservations required.
June 24 – Steve Strongman
Steve
Strongman is one of the most gifted guitar players and singer/songwriters in
Canada today and was just recognized as such with the 2012 Maple Blues Award
for Guitar Player Of The Year. He plays electric and acoustic equally well.
July 8 – Danny Brooks
Danny
Brooks has led a remarkable life having been rescued from the depths of despair
and drug addiction at one point to joy and faith in the Lord and he isn't
afraid to tell you about it. The one constant through it all has been his
wonderful music. He is a consummate songwriter, a talented guitarist and
harmonica player who possesses a deep, soulful, powerful voice.
July 22 – Harrison Kennedy
Harrison Kennedy is a fabulous Canadian singer/songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, banjo), born and raised in
Hamilton ON, a direct descendent of African American slaves who made their way
to freedom in Upper Canada through the Underground Railroad in the mid 1800s.
They brought their soulful roots music with them and passed it down from
generation to generation which, no doubt, explains why he plays and sings the
Blues so deeply. Harrison writes and sings what he feels from the heart telling
stories about the sorrows and joys that we all face in everyday life through
his songs.
August 12 – Paul Reddick with the Weber Brothers
Paul Reddick is one of the best
singer/songwriter/harmonica players in Canada. He has been called "The Poet Of
Song" for his emotive, passionate way with words, voice and harp. He will
be joined by the very talented Weber Brothers - Sam on guitar and Ryan on
stand-up bass. Originally from Maryland they came to Toronto to play in Ronnie Hawkins'
band in the early 2000s and stayed.
August 26 – Michael Jerome Browne
Michael
Jerome Browne is an extremely accomplished instrumentalist (guitar, banjo,
mandolin, violin and more) and singer and, together with his wife Bee, writes
beautiful songs. It's hard to pigeon
hole his music - you'll hear elements of folk, roots, gospel, country, soul,
R&B, Motown, jazz, rock and bluegrass as well as blues in his repertoire -
and its all good! For this Show he is joined by long time friend and excellent
percussionist John McColgan.
September 9 – Treasa Levasseur with David Baxter
"Think
Joni Mitchell, Etta James, Carole King and Dusty Springfield rolled into
one….her voice has great range, it can whisper, cry, soar with joy and blast
you out of your seat - sometimes all in the same song! She's also a first class
songwriter with lyrics that emote, entice and captivate. And she can play -
piano, accordion, guitar, mandolin, percussion, Rhodes and diamonica. Add in a
theatre background and a career as a successful children's music
teacher/entertainer and you have the versatile, eclectic and very talented
package that is Treasa Levasseur." (James Doran, OBScene, Summer 2006) David Baxter, a very accomplished Producer
and guitarist who has been with Treasa since day one, will be accompanying her
for this Show.
More info:
http://www.coveinn.com
See you there!
James Doran
Choose The Blues Productions
See you there!
James Doran
Choose The Blues Productions
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING
SOON
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The 24th
Street Wailers
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Friday, May 25 @ 9:30
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.
Their 2011 release "Dirty Little
Young’uns" debuted at number three in Canada and number eight overall on
the Roots Music Report and was on the DAWG FM Top 20 charts for several months.
It was the
featured “Blues Breaker of the Week” on Dan
Aykroyd’s House of Blues Radio Hour. "This
is just great, gritty, fun, live stuff!"...Dan Aykroyd
Following
the success of “Dirty Little Young’uns”, they were in Halifax in early March to
record their 2nd CD and on May 25 they’ll be at Irene’s for CD
release party for their sophomore release, “Unshakeable”.
Check
out this video for more on the new CD … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7FAGQGzs5Y&feature=plcp&context=C43ea970VDvjVQa1PpcFPgQXdqhhUVj01_Jz
The
young musicians in this band all studied music at college so they know their
stuff, but they also know how to entertain and can appeal to the younger
demographic that is needed in our blues audience. The 24th Street Wailers will be
delivering their patented incredible high energy and fun blues … this is a ‘DON’T MISS’ show!
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Studebaker John
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, May 25 @ 10
pm
Studebaker
John Grimaldi was born in an Italian-American section of Chicago and started
playing harmonica at age 7. Under the spell of music he heard on Maxwell
Street, Chicago’s famed blues melting pot, Grimaldi began performing as
Studebaker John and the Hawks in the ‘70s. The band name referenced the
Studebaker Hawk, a car Grimaldi still owns today, and was also intended as a
tribute to his friend, J.B. Hutto and the Hawks. John began playing guitar
after a life-changing experience of seeing Hound Dog Taylor and the
Houserockers perform. “…Hound Dog started playing, hitting notes that sent
chills up and down my spine. He was versatile and powerful and would play
rhythm as well as leads. I left there knowing what I wanted to do. I had to
play slide guitar.”
As
a songwriter and musician, Studebaker John has emerged as a major creative
force in the world of the blues today. Ahead of the pack, with vision and
foresight, creating a new standard and landscape for this music’s future… with
John at the wheel, the future is now!
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Terry Gillespie
SOLO AND SEATED
Followed by
Paul Reddick &
the Webber Brothers
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield
QC
Friday, May 25
Paul
Reddick backed by the amazing Weber Brothers and special guest Terry Gillespie,
all-time Blacksheep favourites.
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Tad Robinson
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, June 1 @ 10
pm
If
you were fortunate to witness 7-time W.C. Handy/Blues Music Award nominee Tad
Robinson’s performance at the 2011 Blues Music Awards, you’d understand why Tad
stands shoulder to shoulder with the best Soul / Blues vocalists on the planet.
Backed by the Severn House Band, and displaying grit and just the right amount
of tenderness, Tad wrung all the emotion possible out of three numbers
including a moving tribute to the late Solomon Burke,
(‘I’m Leavin’’ from Burke’s last release “Nothing’s Impossible”), and
heart-stopping rendition of the BMA nominated ‘Rained All Night’ (Song of the Year).
If
you missed his performance at the Blues Music Awards, you can make up for it –
Tad Robinson will be at the Rainbow on Friday, June 1, on his way to headline the
Waterfront Blues Festival in Toronto the following day. This
is a ‘DON’T MISS’ show!
For
more information please visit Tad’s website, http://www.tadrobinson.com.
(Thanks
to Rico Ferrara for the info!)
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Victor Nesrallah
& Mark Crissinger
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Friday, June 1 @ 9:30
pm
A major part of the Ottawa music scene for many
years, musician, composer and producer Victor Nesrallah has been active as a
performing songwriter, appearing at festivals, concert stages and club venues
throughout eastern Canada. An award winning songwriter, his compositions have
been acclaimed as “finely tuned songs”, praised for their originality and
hard-hitting message. A multi-instrumentalist with a fluid and resonant vocal
style, Victor draws from the roots to inspire his engaging and energy packed
live performances.
http://www.freeflyingmusic.com
http://www.freeflyingmusic.com
In
2011, singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Crissinger played over a hundred shows
on Vancouver Island.
He has been playing in pubs and clubs festivals and fairs since 1987 and continues to tour BC, Alberta, Ontario & Quebec each year. His one-man show combines acoustic & electric guitars with soulful vocals and harmonica solos. He performs music from his original CDs plus plenty of folk-rock, blues and pub favourites. A few road stories and 25 years of showmanship make for a fun, upbeat & dynamic night of music.
He has been playing in pubs and clubs festivals and fairs since 1987 and continues to tour BC, Alberta, Ontario & Quebec each year. His one-man show combines acoustic & electric guitars with soulful vocals and harmonica solos. He performs music from his original CDs plus plenty of folk-rock, blues and pub favourites. A few road stories and 25 years of showmanship make for a fun, upbeat & dynamic night of music.
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George Thorogood
& the Destroyers
Gordie Johnson opening
CE Centre, 4899
Uplands Drive
Sunday, June 3;
tickets $48
While
many bands change sounds as the music scene evolves, George Thorogood & the
Destroyers stay the course. They know who they are, and they’re out to tell the
world about it. Faithful to their blues roots, they’ve continued to play the
rough and ready sounds that draw from the influences of John Lee Hooker, Muddy
Waters and Howlin Wolf.
Gordie
Johnson is joining the bill and will combine blues and gospel with dub for an
electric set of boot-stomping tunes. Johnson's extraordinary guitar stylings
are the driving force behind Big Sugar and Grady, two bands with a large
following in North America. This will be an excellent introduction to another
side of the man and his music.
Tickets
are available at www.capitaltickets.ca
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Music By The Bay Live
Small Club BIG SHOW
Concert Series
3rd Season
Finale
Layla Zoe ***SOLD
OUT***
The Waterfront, 590 Liverpool
Road, Pickering ON
Friday, June 15 @ 9 pm; tickets $35
Layla Zoe has performed all over the world and
has been "wowing" crowds with her vocal power since the
beginning. She is a force to be reckoned with, and is changing the face
of the blues and roots music scene. Joining
Layla on stage will be Gary Kendall
of Downchild Blues Band on bass,
Pat Rush, former lead guitarist
with the Allman Brothers (Pat
also played in bands with Muddy Waters,
Johnny Winter, James Cotton, Dr. John and Jeff Healey), Shakey Dagenais on keys and Drew Austin on drums.
To
have your name added to the waiting list, please email musicbythebaylive@rogers.com
including your name & phone number along with the # of tickets needed. You will be notified if tickets become
available.
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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.
June 2 – Firebelly
(Ottawa)
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Kingston Blues
Society 6th Anniversary Show
with
MonkeyJunk
Lions Club Hall
Friday, June 8
2012 Juno Award Winners – the Hottest Blues Band in
this country and everywhere else
Opening Act – Shaun Riley and the Chrome Hearts
Call now to reserve your tickets at the special
advance price ($20 only for KBS members and only until May 12; after that date
ticket price will be $25)
613 384-8168 for tickets and details
Notice to all KBS members – this is
the hottest band anywhere right now – their schedule is packed for the next
year or more – the only reason we were able to get them in for a show was
because they are friends of ours and had promised to do a show for us in the
future – well the future is Friday June 8th.
Call and reserve your tickets now – yes, you can
call and reserve the tickets – in fact - it is the only way you will get
them at the special price of $20 – so call now and make sure you don’t miss
this band and what is sure to be one of the best shows we have ever presented.
For more info, please
contact Kingston Blues Society
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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 each
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
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
Shaun Riley and the Chrome
Hearts
Host a regular open jam every Thursday, 9:30 pm – 1 am
at Tir Nan Og, 200 Ontario Street
Sam Hopkins and Spencer Evans
Upstairs @ the Brew Pub
Every Second Sunday 2-4 PM
Shaun Riley and the Chrome
Hearts
Host a regular open jam every Sunday, 8-11 pm
Rhea's Bar and Grill, 493 Princess St. (at University Ave.)
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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, May 20 – Ottawa's Jazzfest Blues & Tremblant Fest
Blues
Next week, May 27 – Blues
Music Awards 2012
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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, May 16: Cuban Jazz: Co-Host Jim Reil offers us
a cross-section of current styles and players in Cuba.
Next week, May 23: An historical survey, conducted by Co-Host Ron Steeds, of jazz and
blues recordings made on May 23. Will include Una Mae Carlisle, Charles
Gayle, Dexter Gordon, Roscoe Mitchell, Odean Pope and Jimmy Witherspoon.
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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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Canada Live, 7pm on
Radio Two
Monday, May 14
Monday, May 14
concert 1: Eric Bibb, recorded
at Capilano University Performing Arts Centre, North Vancouver
New York-raised, Helsinki-based Eric Bibb has an amazing cultural pedigree. The son of noted entertainer and civil rights activist Leon Bibb, godson of Paul Robeson, and nephew of pianist John Lewis (of the Modern Jazz Quartet), Eric naturally took to music. Today he is one of the most respected traditional blues performers on the scene. His resonant, natural voice and compelling guitar playing make it hard not to be drawn into his performances from the very first note. For this performance, Eric Bibb is joined by regular collaborator, Grant Dermody on harmonica.
Wednesday, May 16
concert 1: Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown, recorded at Koerner Hall in Toronto
Pee Wee Ellis and his band bring the music of James Brown full circle with an innovative project called Still Black, Still Proud. Pee Wee Ellis has been described as "the man who invented funk" for his work with James Brown. Ellis brought R&B into the era of funk, starting with his seminal 1967 song, "Cold Sweat." That song alone started a revolution in music. Funk was the renewal of the "African" in African-American music, making James Brown's music immensely popular, deeply felt and vastly influential in Africa. This concert brings it all full circle.
Thursday, May 17
concert 1: Serena Ryder and the Beauties, recorded at the Shaw Amphitheatre at the Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
Serena Ryder and the Beauties christen the beautiful new Shaw Amphitheatre set in the Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre. They play a great set of Serena's greatest hits, some familiar covers and some brand new songs.
Friday, May 18 - Next! 2012, part 5 of 10 (from the North)
NEXT! North features four performers, two from the Yukon and two from the Northwest Territories. Jessica Heine [HI-nah] is a singer-songwriter from Yellowknife who specializes in sweet songs that carry just a hint of darkness behind their bright melodies. Digawolf writes and sings in his native language of Tli Cho, a region just west of Yellowknife. His songs capture the clash between tradition and modern life in the North's small communities. brigs is the stage name of Andrea Burgoyne, a singer/songwriter from Whitehorse. Her songs are angular, wordy and laced with the sensibility of a bomb-disposal expert dismantling two intertwined hearts. Ryan McNally is a one-man music scene in Whitehorse. Besides solo performances, he's part of almost-too-many bands and styles to keep track of. One genre he's surely comfortable in is country blues.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, May 18, 2012 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Serena Ryder and the Beauties, recorded at the Shaw Amphitheatre at the Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
Serena Ryder and the Beauties christen the beautiful new Shaw Amphitheatre set in the Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre. They play a great set of Serena's greatest hits, some familiar covers and some brand new songs.
New York-raised, Helsinki-based Eric Bibb has an amazing cultural pedigree. The son of noted entertainer and civil rights activist Leon Bibb, godson of Paul Robeson, and nephew of pianist John Lewis (of the Modern Jazz Quartet), Eric naturally took to music. Today he is one of the most respected traditional blues performers on the scene. His resonant, natural voice and compelling guitar playing make it hard not to be drawn into his performances from the very first note. For this performance, Eric Bibb is joined by regular collaborator, Grant Dermody on harmonica.
Wednesday, May 16
concert 1: Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown, recorded at Koerner Hall in Toronto
Pee Wee Ellis and his band bring the music of James Brown full circle with an innovative project called Still Black, Still Proud. Pee Wee Ellis has been described as "the man who invented funk" for his work with James Brown. Ellis brought R&B into the era of funk, starting with his seminal 1967 song, "Cold Sweat." That song alone started a revolution in music. Funk was the renewal of the "African" in African-American music, making James Brown's music immensely popular, deeply felt and vastly influential in Africa. This concert brings it all full circle.
Thursday, May 17
concert 1: Serena Ryder and the Beauties, recorded at the Shaw Amphitheatre at the Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
Serena Ryder and the Beauties christen the beautiful new Shaw Amphitheatre set in the Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre. They play a great set of Serena's greatest hits, some familiar covers and some brand new songs.
Friday, May 18 - Next! 2012, part 5 of 10 (from the North)
NEXT! North features four performers, two from the Yukon and two from the Northwest Territories. Jessica Heine [HI-nah] is a singer-songwriter from Yellowknife who specializes in sweet songs that carry just a hint of darkness behind their bright melodies. Digawolf writes and sings in his native language of Tli Cho, a region just west of Yellowknife. His songs capture the clash between tradition and modern life in the North's small communities. brigs is the stage name of Andrea Burgoyne, a singer/songwriter from Whitehorse. Her songs are angular, wordy and laced with the sensibility of a bomb-disposal expert dismantling two intertwined hearts. Ryan McNally is a one-man music scene in Whitehorse. Besides solo performances, he's part of almost-too-many bands and styles to keep track of. One genre he's surely comfortable in is country blues.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, May 18, 2012 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Serena Ryder and the Beauties, recorded at the Shaw Amphitheatre at the Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
Serena Ryder and the Beauties christen the beautiful new Shaw Amphitheatre set in the Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre. They play a great set of Serena's greatest hits, some familiar covers and some brand new songs.
Lots
of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website …
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Friday, May 25
The Kingmakers @ the Elmdale House,
9:30 pm
Sunday, May 27
River City Junction @ the Atomic
Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, June 1
Victor Nesrallah & Mark
Crissinger @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Dan Deslauriers Blues Group @
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9 pm
Sunday, June 3
Wicked Grin hosts the Open Jam @ the
Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, June 8
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Saturday, June 9
Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays & The Marlow Beat Kings
@ the Elmdale House, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 10
Maria Hawkins hosts the Open Jam @
the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, June 15
The Terry Gillespie Trio @ Irene’s,
9:30 pm
Sunday, June 17
Al Wood Trio hosts the Open Jam @
the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday, June 24
River City Junction hosts the Open
Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
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