04 June 2012

Ottawa Blues This Week - 4 June 2012


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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Bernie Finkelstein Book Release
Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street
Sunday, June 10 @ 7 pm; free admission

Bernie Finkelstein talks about his life and times and his memoir.
An Ottawa International Writers Festival event, hosted by Ken Rockburn. Free admission. Info: writersfestival.org
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Joe Gaspar Band
CD Release “Move on!”
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Friday, June 8 @ 9 pm; FREE

Joe Gaspar is a multi-talented musician who arrived in Canada seven years ago from the European scenes; blues was always his guidance.  He was a founder of the Romanian power-trio Quo Vadis, playing bass guitar and doing lead vocals for over 12 years.
Joe Gaspar Band was created in September 2011 to give life to Joe’s original ideas. The power-blues-trio includes Joe on bass and vocals, Steve Dupont on drums and Jamie Young on guitar. Both Steve and Jamie are seasoned musicians from the Ottawa music scene with solid blue-steel experience.
Let's rock the blues!
The Joe Gaspar Band is launching a new CD on Friday, June 8 at Atomic Rooster.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Acoustic Roots Series     
            Terry Gillespie with Special Guest Wayne Stoute
Georgian House Restaurant, 146 Main St. S., Alexandria ON
Wednesday, June 6

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.

This month’s special guest is Wayne Stoute (drums and percussion) hand drummer par excellence. 

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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Kelly Prescott & Anders Drerup
The Branch Restaurant & Texas Grill, 15 Clothier Street East, Kemptville ON
Friday, June 8 @ 9 pm; cover $10

The Claytones are back from Nashville for the summer (at least).
Kelly & Anders will be at the Branch on Friday night with new songs and new stories from their Nash-vegas experience.
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UPCOMING BENEFITS
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JUST FOR MIKE – Special Musical Benefits for Mike MacDonald
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Monday, June 25; 7-11 pm
Line-up at the Rainbow:
Alice Groves & her World Jazz Folk Fusion Ensemble, Natalia & Montuno (with Kurt Walther and Tony Cook the former guitarist for Ottawa's Octavian), Shot in the Dark Ross Paul MacCrae's Spectacular New Classic Rock Group (Ross was Les Emmerson's hot Guitar player in the Hitmen for more than 10 years), also Jazz /Blues Combo, Brown, Grooves & Reyes, Capital B and the Lyin' Bastards (With Steve Lund from Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo as special Guest Percussionist) and to complete this fantastic night, Jed (The Rocket) Rached and his Fat City 8.
Also: Zeek Gross (highly-respected former Sax player for the Tony D Band) will attend towards the end of the evening as well as other great Sax players like Bob Johnson and Brad Summerfield, Rick Rango Trumpet and possibly, if his schedule allows, a special appearance by Johnny Vegas (Mike’s younger brother).
Pro Stand-up Comic, Skip Philipps will entertain and harass the audience between bands.
ALL Proceeds to Canadian Stand-up Comic Legend Mike Allan MacDonald

Brian has organized this benefit because Mike Allan MacDonald has been his friend for forty years. Back in '71 & '72, they toured in a band called Mapleridge and played the NAC together when it was brand new.  Mike lost his liver function after receiving the wrong meds from a doctor while on a comedy tour. He's now back in Ottawa, in desperate need of a liver donor to provide him a chance to live.  Brian hopes that these benefits will do more than raise just money … that they will keep Mike’s plight in the public eye and increase his chances of getting a suitable donor (Type 'O' negative).

Steves' Music Store Ottawa & St. John's Music Store have each contributed two $50 Gift Certificates to be raffled, and at each venue there will be a Door Prize draw for five 11 x 17 inch full colour posters which have been personally autographed by Mike MacDonald.

Anyone who is unable to attend but wishes to help Mike by making a contribution may send a cheque or money order to: Brian McPhillips, 520 Bronson Ave, Apt # 511, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7Y9.  Please make cheque or money order out to Mike Allan MacDonald.  And on behalf of Mike, thank you.
For more info, please contact benefit organizer ‘Capital B’ Brian McPhillips on Facebook or by email capitalbblues@hotmail.com
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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 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.
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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:  
            June 7 – John Yemensky
            June 14 – Scott Amey
            June 21 – Victor Nesrallah
            June 28 – Rod Williams & Murray Kinsley

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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.
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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.
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Blues and jazz jam at GigSpace
Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Avenue
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
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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.

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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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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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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Morgan Davis
            History of the Blues Workshop – 3-4:30 pm (tickets $10)
            Concert @ 8 pm (tickets $20)
Leslie Hall, 19 Clothier Street West, Kemptville ON
Saturday, June 16
                 
Morgan Davis is doing what he’s been doing for the last 40 years … travelling across the country and playing the blues.  Blues fans may recall that his CD, “Painkiller” was a Juno winner.  His latest release (his first in seven years), “Drive My Blues Away” is on the Keeping the Blues Alive Award-winning Electro-Fi Records label and showcases eight of Morgan’s originals, alongside 5 covers. 

The legendary Morgan Davis will be giving a History of the Blues Workshop and then a performance at Leslie Hall in Kemptville, Saturday, June 16, hosted by Class Axe Guitars.

Tickets available for both the workshop and performance at Class Axe Guitars 613-258-9119
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Jeff Rogers Album Launch Concert
Carleton University's Kailash Mital Theatre
Friday, June 22; doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 pm
            Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door

The album has been in the works since August 2011 … it’s an R&B record full of dancy grooves, and some soulful ballads.  A most definite step forward in Jeff's music career!

On stage with Jeff will be his 11-piece backing band, called "The All Day Daddies" … full horn section, back-up singers, and a funky rhythm section.

Tickets can be purchased on Jeff's website or you can get them directly from Jeff at one of his many shows.
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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
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SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS
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The 2012 Blues Festival Guide magazine 10th anniversary issue has arrived and blues fans are devouring 100 pages packed full of festivals, blues history, lifestyle, radio DJ and blues society listings, and more – the biggest issue yet.

Started in 2003, The Blues Festival Guide magazine was a Media Sponsor of the 2003 government-proclaimed Year of The Blues. In 2006, three years later, “The Guide” received recognition from the Blues Foundation by being a recipient of the coveted Keeping The Blues Alive award for print media. That same year, they also received an award from the West Coast Hall of Fame/Bay Area Blues Society for ‘Best Blues Publication of the Year’.

This year, the artwork that graces the front cover is by Jackson-MS based artist, Tony Davenport. The first half of the magazine is the Festival Section with dozens of blues festivals including their line-ups so blues fans can easily plan their festival season and a comprehensive Plan Your Blues calendar in the back.

The entire magazine can also be read online; find a link hosted on the homepage at http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com. This Digital Magazine is user-friendly with lots of bells and whistles; turn the page with a click of your mouse.

The print version of the “Guide” is printed on white-bright recycled newsprint with a four-page glossy wrap. The newsprint allows printing 100,000 copies while keeping the cost down for “starving artists” and non-profits to advertise in it. Completely advertising driven, fans and industry professionals can pick up a copy for free through their local blues society, blues festival, club, or music store. Or to have a copy mailed, send $7 ($12 overseas) to RBA Publishing, P.O. Box 50635, Reno, NV 89513 (or send payment via PayPal to payment@BluesFestivalGuide.com). Cost covers postage, handling and packaging; the Guide itself is free.

Copies are available from the Ottawa Blues Society.
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JUNE FESTIVALS FEATURING BLUES
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Orillia Spring Blues Festival
Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia ON
June 8-10
Featuring Booker T. Jones, Jordan John & The Blues Angels, Mike McKenna/Lance Anderson, Curley Bridges, Chuck Jackson & The Big Bad Blues Band, Morgan Davis, Paul James Band, The Distillery, Ronnie Douglas, Wayne Buttery and more!
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TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
Confederation Park, Ottawa ON
June 21 – July 1
Featuring John Mayall, Robert Cray, the Barr Brothers, Victor Nesrallah, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Allen Toussaint, Ray Bonneville, Ziggy Marley, Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, Steve Groves Quartet, The Jivewires Juke Joint, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and more.
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Stratford Blues & Rib Fest
June 22-24
Stratford ON
With Shakura S’Aida, Matt Schofield, Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine and more.
www.stratfordbluesandribfest.ca
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Over 40 locations, Toronto ON
June 22-July 1 
Featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band and more!
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Montreal Jazz Festival
Montreal, Quebec
June 28-July 7
Featuring George Thorogood & The Destroyers, JJ Grey & Mofro and more!
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PETERBOROUGH’s GAZEBO BLUES
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Gazebo Blues
At the Holiday Inn Gazebo Patio
Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront, 150 George St. North, Peterborough ON
Fridays, 6-10 pm; cover $10

On Friday Night....the Blues is Alright!
Concert series.
Celebrating 10 years of Blues on the patio on the banks of the Otonabee River.

This year’s star-studded line-up:
JUNE
22  Jack de Keyzer
29  David Gogo (2012 Juno Nominee)
 
JULY       
  6  Chuck Jackson All Stars (Downchild Blues band lead singer)
13  Paul James  (Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement Award 2012)
20  David Rotundo
27  Al Black
 
AUGUST
  3  Chris Murphy & special guest Ms Robin Bank$
(2012 Maple Blues Nominee Vocalist of the Year)
10  Jerome Godboo
17  Steve Strongman  (Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year 2012)
24  Johnny Max Band (2012 Juno Nominee)
31  Jack de Keyzer

A Proud Winner of "Local Focus" Peterborough Business Excellence Awards 2010
(Thanks to Grant Zwarych for this info!)
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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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

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.
For more info, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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Triple Bill Of Intimate Live Music
With     Craig McIntyre: soul/blues performer (Kingston)
Fraser Anderson: folk-soul performer (Scotland/France) and
Melanie Brulee: folk-cabaret performer (Cornwall (ON)/Toronto)
Samatva Yoga Space, 397 Princess Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, June 9; please note – this is an early show at 7 pm- doors open 6 pm
Tickets: $12 advance or $15 at the door (available by calling Samatva Yoga 613-548-7658)
 
A Bluebird-style performance by emerging singer-songwriters:
Craig McIntyre's music exemplifies a strength, spirituality, and wisdom to create a brand new flavour of soul music. He is as comfortable sitting at a piano in an intimate setting, or equally as brilliant in front of thousands with nothing but an acoustic guitar. His songs speak to life long confrontations, sexy sheet messing love, and questions concerning the destiny of his own soul.
www.myspace.com/craigmcintyre
Fraser Anderson is currently on a North American tour, which includes dates in venues from Halifax to Toronto to New York City.  He has shared a stage with the artists as diverse as Natalie Merchant and Chuck Berry and can switch from emotional to hilarious in the drop of a hat.
www.fraseranderson.com
Melanie Brulee's charismatic performances have taken her around the world, having spent the better part of the last decade in Australia performing her sweet and sassy folk-rock-cabaret in French and in English.  The work she did as primary songwriter for pop-rock outfit General Electryk won her "Musician of the Year" in Cornwall in 2011.
www.melaniebrulee.com
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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
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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: 8-9 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, June 10 – Simply the Blues
Next week, June 17 – Everything Old is New Again
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Sundays: 7-8 pm
INSIDE THE BLUES with James Doran
Inside The Blues features music and interesting backgrounder information on today’s top Blues artists with a strong focus on Canadian talent mixed in with some great Blues classics. All Shows are archived on www.insidetheblues.ca after broadcast and can be listened to there at any time. 
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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.
This week, June 10: Black &  Blues: Ron Sweetman stands in for host John Tackaberry. He’ll be playing recordings by Champion Jack Dupree, B.B. King, Percy Mayfield, Brownie McGhee, Lloyd Price, Jimmy Reed, Little Richard, Guitar Slim, Lightnin’ Slim, Sonny Terry, Joe Turner and Big Joe Williams.
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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, June 6: Ottawa International Jazz Festival: Ron Sweetman introduces many of the artists appearing at this year’s Festival, which runs from June 21 to July 1. Will include the Fellowship Band, John Surman, Marc Ribot, Barry Guy, Ziggy Marley, Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Francois Houle, Benoit Delbecq, Bill Frisell & Jack DeJohnette.
Full playlist available online at http://inamellowtone.blogspot.ca/
Next week, June 13: Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent jazz and blues releases by Cannonball Adderley, Peter Appleyard, Susie Arioli, Eric Bibb, Eddie Campbell, Cynthia Felton, Sue Foley, Benny Goodman, Studebaker John, Peter Karp, Gregoire Maret, Pinetop Perkins, Christine Reisner and Toots Thielemans.
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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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7 pm on Radio Two...

Wednesday, June 6
concert 1: Harry Manx and David Lindley
, recorded at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Harry Manx is called an "essential link" between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that cross the traditions of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas, and beyond. It's hard to resist, easy to digest and deliciously addictive to listen to. David Lindley has been smashing musical barriers and fusing idioms from his earliest days. Probably best known for his solo on Jackson Browne's "Runnin' on Empty," Lindley has cut a singular and eccentric path through more than three decades playing music as a coveted sideman and a world class performer in his own right. Together, Manx and Lindley create an incredibly full sound for just two guys. Harry Manx and David Lindley joined forces at Vancouver's Vogue Theatre; the audience was so mesmerized and enchanted by their performance that you could have heard a pin drop.

CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, June 8 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Harry Manx and David Lindley
, recorded at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Harry Manx is called an "essential link" between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that cross the traditions of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas, and beyond. It's hard to resist, easy to digest and deliciously addictive to listen to. David Lindley has been smashing musical barriers and fusing idioms from his earliest days. Probably best known for his solo on Jackson Browne's "Runnin' on Empty," Lindley has cut a singular and eccentric path through more than three decades playing music as a coveted sideman and a world class performer in his own right. Together, Manx and Lindley create an incredibly full sound for just two guys. Harry Manx and David Lindley joined forces at Vancouver's Vogue Theatre on a rainy night in April; the audience was so mesmerized and enchanted by their performance that you could have heard a pin drop.

Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, June 8 on the Canada Live podcast
Chic Gamine
, recorded at the Library and Archives Canada Auditorium in Ottawa
Chic Gamine's Juno award winning music is immediately exciting and heartwarming. They blend four-part harmonies with intricate grooves, and draw inspiration from gospel, soul, 50s doo-wop, Brazilian forro and French chansons. It only took a couple of years for their soul-pop sound and heart-on-sleeve lyrics to touch fans of all kinds of music across North America. Their debut self-titled album landed them the 2009 Juno Award for Best Roots/Traditional album, while City City, their sophomore album, received a Juno nomination. Chic Gamine took to the stage at the Library and Archives Canada - Auditorium in Ottawa, representing Winnipeg at last year's National Arts Centre Prairie Scene, a two week festival featuring some of the brightest and talented performers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan in several venues across the nation's capital. 

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, June 15
            The Terry Gillespie Trio @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
            Wicked Grin @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
Saturday, June 16
            River City Junction @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 17
            Al Wood Trio hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
            The Jesse Greene Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, June 22
            Jeff Rogers CD Release @ Carleton University's Kailash Mital Theatre, 8 pm
Saturday, June 23
            BD & the Blue Tones @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 24
            River City Junction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
            BD & the Blue Tones @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, June 29
            Sweet and the Back Beat @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
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1 comment:

Dusty said...

It's 'Bluegrass Sundays @ Irene's'
Not 'Southwest Sundays"

Thanks!