09 July 2012

Ottawa Blues This Week - 9 July 2012


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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Oli Brown Band
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Monday & Tuesday, July 9-10 @ 10 pm

Young British blues/rock guitarist Oli Brown won the 'Best Band' category in the 2011 British Blues Awards and his sophomore album, “Heads I Win Tails You Lose”, was named 'Best Album'.  Following a 25 date tour of the UK as the opening act for John Mayall, John asked Oli to step into the lead guitarist shoes of his band when Rocky Athos was unable to attend the Indonesian Blues Festival in December 2011, a great honour.
His third album on Ruf Records, “Here I Am”, was released in April. 
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Victor Wainright and The Wildroots
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, July 12 @ 10 pm

From Memphis, Victor Wainwright, backed by one of the tightest smokin’ bands on the scene – the WildRoots.  Nominated for 2012 American Blues Music Award for Pine Top Perkins Piano Player of the Year, Victor Wainwright, the twenty-something singer, pianist, ‘hepcat’, is a raucous high-octane dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.
His band includes Stephen Dees, one of rock n' roll’s unsung greats, touring and-or recording as bassist and vocalist for Hall and Oates, Todd Rundgren, Pat Travers, and Foghat, to name a few. He was a Billboard and MTV char-tee with his band Novo Combo, and has received great acclaim for his original pop band "Bandees." Currently, Dees is the producer, writer, bassist and backup vocalist for the WildRoots.
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Alexis P. Suter
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, July 13 @ 10 pm

The Alexis P. Suter Band are rising stars on the roots, blues and soul scene.  Alexis's powerful bass/baritone voice, seasoned with raw emotion and a wide streak of attitude, has won the praise of greats from B.B. King to Levon Helm.  Her latest release “Two Sides” has been getting great reviews, and Alexis – a staple at Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble, having appeared close to 100 times – earned a 2012 Blues Music Award nomination for “Soul/Blues Female Vocalist of the Year”. The Alexis P. Suter Band was a hit at The Tampa Bay Blues Festival and will be following the Rainbow show with an appearance at the Tremblant Blues Festival the following night.
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Moreland & Arbuckle
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, July 14 @ 10 pm

Since their beginnings in the Kansas heartland a decade ago, guitarist Aaron Moreland and vocalist/harpist Dustin Arbuckle have captured the visceral spirit of the early 20th century Delta blues and the raw energy of post-World War II urban blues and distilled it all into a hard-driving and powerful garage-rock configuration of guitar, vocals, harp and drums.
About their latest release, “Just A Dream”, Moreland says, “This is the best record of our careers, and a jump-off point to rope in a lot of new fans that have never heard us before. I think we’re lucky in that we have a unique sound and a unique style that I don’t really hear anywhere else.”

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Brothers Chaffey
Fresco Bistro, 354 Elgin St. Ottawa
Wednesday, July 11 @ 8 pm; no cover

Wednesday music series at Fresco Bistro.  Brothers Chaffey play blues/rock/country/soul.  Last month it was packed so show up early for a seat. Bluesfest is on so special guests should be joining us.
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Al Wood & the Woodsmen
with special guest Firebelly
Irene's, 885 Bank Street
Friday, July 13 @ 9:30 pm; cover $8

Week 2 of Bluesfest and we’ve got your real deal blues double-header here.   Firebelly is a harmonica- and guitar-driven blues band making waves on the Ottawa and broader scene. Mathieu and Freddy assume the front lines and will more than set the tone and raise the bar! The Woodsmen make a return to Irene's armed with the CD "Right on Cue" and will make it happen big time. Forces will surely be joined later in the night. An evening of great blues at the legendary Irene's Pub.  
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Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, July 14

Come on down after that festival they call Bluesfest and hear some blues!
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Moreland & Arbuckle
Neat Coffee Shop, Burnstown ON
Wednesday, July 11 @ 8 pm

Since their beginnings in the Kansas heartland a decade ago, guitarist Aaron Moreland and vocalist/harpist Dustin Arbuckle have captured the visceral spirit of the early 20th century Delta blues and the raw energy of post-World War II urban blues and distilled it all into a hard-driving and powerful garage-rock configuration of guitar, vocals, harp and drums.
About their latest release, “Just A Dream”, Moreland says, “This is the best record of our careers, and a jump-off point to rope in a lot of new fans that have never heard us before. I think we’re lucky in that we have a unique sound and a unique style that I don’t really hear anywhere else.”

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost) EVERY WEEK
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Southside Tuesdays     *** Steve is on hiatus in July; back in August ***
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays @ 9 pm; no cover

Southside Tuesdays with Doug Gouthro & Todd Snelgrove.
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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:  
            July 12 – Eric Walker
            July 19 – Mathieu Gagnon
            July 26 – Chuck Karn
            August 2 – Dan Deslauriers
            August 9 – Drew Nelson
            August 16 – Jarhead and Jerome
            August 23 – Peter Brown
            August 30 – Natalia & Tony

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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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Fathead
Wilno Tavern, Wilno ON
Friday, July 20

Delicious Bar & Grill, Renfrew ON
Saturday, July 21

That they have been described as a Blues Tour De Force comes as no surprise.  Georgia-raised lead singer John May has had a storied career that began in the Southern gospel tradition, crossing over into Doo-Wop, R&B and Blues, not to mention a stint with the Godfather Of Soul, James Brown.  Hooking up
with band leader Al Lerman (harp and saxophone) in Toronto some years later, Fathead’s core has remained constant since 1992, offering ace musicianship, soul stirring harmonies and incendiary live performances.  The writing tandem of Lerman and bassist Omar Tunnoch have produced an impressive body of work.  Guitar ace Teddy Leonard is back and better than ever, along with iconic drummer Bucky Berger.  Elements of funk, soul, and R&B are fused into the group's strong blues backbone, creating a fresh sound that is immediately recognizable as their own.
Fathead is truly an original band with a sound immediately recognizable as their own. They have a ball wherever they play and it shows!
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Steve Lund’s 60th Birthday Bash
            With Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
Irene’s, 855 Bank Street
Saturday, July 21 @ 9:30 pm

BingBamBoomClonk?Splashhh!
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André & the J-Tones
D’Arcy McGee’s, 44 Sparks Street
Thursday & Friday, August 9-10; 9 pm

Formed in 2004, AndrĂ© Bisson the frontman, first had the idea of forming a rhythm & blues band while attending the Applied Music Program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. It was there he was able to find some of the best musicians in the city that were all devoted and hard working professionals, who all shared the love of the music. Andre’s band consists of 5 players including Andre on Vocals/Guitar, as well as a Bassist, Drummer, Trumpet, and Tenor Saxophone player. This combination of skilled players allows the band to have tight horn lines as well as a heavy groove in the rhythm section making everyone in the room sit up and listen.
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Thorbjørn Risager
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday, August 15

Danish singer Thorbjørn Risager, praised for his rough and strong voice by an unanimous choir of critics from a growing number of countries – 15 the last time we counted them - is a soft-spoken gentleman off stage. He is the leader of his seven-piece band mainly for practical reasons – to bring any little issue into a group discussion can be quite time-consuming. He also composes most of the band’s music, and during the performance he is the obvious center of attention, even if the band has a charming way of passing round the task of introducing the songs between them, so that each musician gets his word in.
And this is a real smooth organization, that has divided all practical tasks such as web master, CD sales on gigs etc between themselves. Which makes life easier in the midst of their heavy touring schedule.
In 2003 he started his band, selected musicians he liked both musically and personally, and the fact that up until today only one of them left and was replaced, at an early stage of the band’s career, proves that the choice was excellent.
But of course Thorbjørn’s musical interest started long before this. He played the saxophone from the age of 12, then guitar – but the singing was more of a coincidence at first. He was exposed to the blues through a neighbour, a middle-aged gentleman who was friends with his parents, and who started playing blues records to the young Thorbjørn. That’s how his life-long love story with the blues started, with B B King as his biggest hero. Ray Charles is one of his other obvious influences, but today, with almost 40 recorded songs from his own pen, he has defined his own sound and style.
His mixture of genres is something that is sometimes mentioned by critics, who are looking for more homogeneity. But this is Thorbjørn’s deliberate choice. To hear a band that plays one shuffle after another, or only jump blues through an entire CD or concert, might please some critics but there’s definitely a risk that the audience will get bored.  So he weaves threads of soul, gospel, rock, R&B and funk into his music, to create a variety and keep the audience interested, something that the band succeeds with on each single gig.
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The Paul Deslauriers Band
Irene’s, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, August 18

A virtuoso on both electric and acoustic guitars, Paul Deslauriers is part of Canada’s guitar elite and is considered one of Quebec’s overall best guitarists; but it doesn’t stop there, he’s also a powerful and expressive singer.  Since 1997 he has fronted the Paul Deslauriers Band, and proudly showing his rock colors and his true to the blues roots. With over two decades of experience in the music industry (began his career in his early teens!), seven albums under his belt, and a list of fans that extends into Europe and the US, this guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer has truly mastered his art!
Paul first gained acclaim in the 1990s as a founding member of Black Cat Bone, deemed by many critics at the time to be “one of Canada’s hottest blues-rock bands.”  Today he continues to electrify audiences with his live performances and give workshops at Festivals and concerts on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Irene Torres & the Sugar Devils
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Sunday, August 19

Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils’ musical diversity, raw energy, and love for all types of music, makes them an unequivocally unique group to hear and watch. Drawing from all genres, they mesh the past & present to create a future generation of deeply rooted music.

Peruvian Born Singer Irene Torres can be heard on the radio internationally with bands such as Latin Flamenco group, Santerias, and The Sugar Devils, singing in 3 languages and performing all styles. Her voice can also be recognized on jingles for McDonald's, Kohl's, Jello & LCBO. Her talents stretch beyond lyrics and singing; when it's time to perform, she is one seductive lady to see and hear.

The Sugar Devils comprise of award winning artists from all over the world, who bring different musical influences to the mix; the result is an intriguing and eclectic sound.
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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.

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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JULY FESTIVALS FEATURING BLUES
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Ottawa Bluesfest
Ottawa ON
July 4-15 
Featuring Sugar Ray & the Bluetones, Johnny Sansone, MonkeyJunk & more.

Tremblant International Blues Festival
Mt. Tremblant QC
July 6-15
Featuring Nanette Workman, Charlie Musselwhite, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Kim Wilson Blues Allstars, Johnny Sansone, MonkeyJunk and more.

London International Bluesfest
London ON
July 13-15 
Featuring Reverend Peyton’s Big Damned Band, Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Johnny Max, Steven Page and more.

Windsor International Bluesfest
Windsor ON
July 13-15 
Featuring Edgar Winter, Sugar Ray, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Jimmy Bowskill and more.

Frankford Island Blues Festival
Frankford ON
July 13-15
Featuring the Erin McCallum Band, Jesse Roper and more.

Beaches International Jazz Festival
Toronto ON
July 20-29
Featuring Treasa Levasseur, Blackburn, Sharrie Williams, Johnny Rawls, Terry Gillespie 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:
JULY       
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 – SPECIAL EVENTS
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Victor Wainright and The Wildroots     ***SOLD OUT***
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, July 13, 8:30 pm – midnight
If you would like to get on the cancellation list call 613 384-8168.

From Memphis, Victor Wainwright, backed by one of the tightest smokin’ bands on the scene – the WildRoots.  Nominated for 2012 American Blues Music Award for Pine Top Perkins Piano Player of the Year, Victor Wainwright, the twenty-something singer, pianist, ‘hepcat’, is a raucous high-octane dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.
His band includes Stephen Dees, one of rock n' roll’s unsung greats, touring and-or recording as bassist and vocalist for Hall and Oates, Todd Rundgren, Pat Travers, and Foghat, to name a few. He was a Billboard and MTV char-tee with his band Novo Combo, and has received great acclaim for his original pop band "Bandees."  Currently, Dees is the producer, writer, bassist and backup vocalist for the WildRoots.
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KINGSTON BLUES - 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, July 15 – Blues Had A Baby
Next week, July 22 – Girls’ Night Out
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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.
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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, July 11: Mike Osborne: A recently discovered trio concert by this brilliant saxophonist             Birmingham from 1976, with sidemen Tony Levin and Harry Miller.
Next week, July 18: Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent releases by saxophonists Mike Allen, Paul Dunmall, Sarah Elgeti, Kenny Garrett, Gerry Mulligan, Harley Niswanger, Jure Pukl, Benny Sharoni and Paul Van Kemenade.
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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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Selections from Canada Live This Week
7pm Mon to Fri on Radio Two, except for Friday when it is on One and Two...

Wednesday, July 11
concert 2: Kelly Joe Phelps & Corinne West
recorded at Jericho Beach in Vancouver as part of the 2011 Vancouver Folk Festival
Kelly Joe Phelps and Corinne West each are both well known for their solo work, and they bring a wealth of musical talent and experience to their new duo project. The result is pure and simple folk music that rings true to the times we live in. It was a dreary grey morning when these two took the stage at the Vancouver Folk Festival. The rain was pouring down, but an audience assembled just the same to hear the duo weave their musical magic.

Thursday, July 12, 2012
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.

CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, July 13 on CBC Radio 1
Thursday, July 12
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.

Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, July 13 on the Canada Live podcast
CBC Canada Day Songwriters Circle in Major's Hill Park
– with guest host Meg Wilcox
recorded July 1, 2012 at Major's Hill Park in Ottawa
A replay of the CBC Songwriters Circle, recorded on Canada Day at Major's Hill Park in Ottawa. This concert features performances by talented singer-songwriters from across Canada -- Deon Blyan (Alta.), Ash Koley (Man.), Beth Moore (Ont.), Jeffrey Piton (Que.), Bonnie Ste-Croix (N.S) and David Vertesi (B.C.). This concert is presented in collaboration with the National Capital Commission.

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, July 20
            Ball & Chain @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 21
            Steve’s Birthday Party with Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, July 22
Fire Belly hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Zydeco Loco @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Saturday, July 28
            River City Junction Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9:30 pm
Sunday, July 29
River City Junction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Wicked Grin @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
The Power Goats @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Friday, August 3
            The Brothers Chaffey + The Split (new soul project from the Brothers) @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 4
            The Claytones + The Unsettlers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 5
Firebelly hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday, August 12
Wicked Grin hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday, August 19
Maria Hawkins hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday, August 26
River City Jubction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, August 31
            Jesse Greene Band @ the Black Sheep, Wakefield QC, 8:30 pm
Saturday, August 1
            Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @ the Black Sheep, Wakefield QC, 8:30 pm
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