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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Robbie Antone &
the Blues Machine
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Wednesday, December 5
Best
Blues/R&B 2012 Jack Richardson Music Award winners, 2012 Memphis
International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalists and 2011 London Free Press Local
Album of the Year winners, Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine gets its sound from
the many influences of lead singer and harmonica ace Robbie Antone. Robbie
Antone “Wolf Clan,” hails from the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation,
near London ON.
As
a young adult, inspired from his collection of Chess and Sun records, Antone
set out on his quest to tame the harmonica and develop his own distinctive tone
and sound. Years later, after 3 CDs consisting of his own original material as
well as Chicago and Delta style Blues, Antone brings his experience to the
studio to produce his latest CD “Red Road Blues”, inspired by his Cultural
Heritage and his life experiences. Guitarist Richard Joyce from Toronto,
Ontario puts down a strong rhythm and superior quality tone, adding to the
Blues Machine’s amazing sound. The Blues Machine’s strong rhythm section
consists of Juno Award winning drummer and Trinidad native, Hayden Vialva, a
long time friend and ally of Antone’s and Rob Valente from London ON, whose
impressive bass playing rounds off the smooth and soulful music of Robbie
Antone’s Blues Machine. The Blues Machine’s music is best described as
Blues/Rock with influences of Soul and R&B. Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine
delivers a diverse blend of musical styles at their live shows, creating a
positive energy that embraces the crowd.
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The Weber Brothers
Elmdale House Tavern,
Saturday, December 8
@ 9:30 pm;
$10
There are bands for which rock and roll is a
lifestyle, and then there are bands for which it is life. At an age when most boys are still dreaming
of rock stardom, the Weber Brothers were too busy working to care. Four sets a
night, four nights a week, the brothers perfected their hard-won sound in
Maryland dive bars they were often too young to frequent. Inspired by their
intense love of Scorcese’s classic concert film “The Last Waltz,” Ryan and Sam
sent off a self-recorded demo tape to the legendary Ronnie Hawkins, the elder
statesman of rock whose former protégés (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, et al.)
went on to reshape the music history as The Band. Duly impressed by the pair's
immense raw talent, Hawkins promptly invited them to audition for his storied
backing band, The Hawks.
One quick decision and one long van ride later, they
arrived at Hawkins’ rural Ontario home, and after surviving the intense musical
apprenticeship of his fabled “Rock ‘n’ Roll Bootcamp,” they were in:
full-blooded Hawks. Ten years and six self-released albums later, the Webers
have spread their wings, shared the stage with icons like Garth Hudson, Levon
Helm, Leon Russell, Derek Trucks and Kris Kristofferson, and toured extensively
throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
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Jack de Keyzer
CD Release “Electric Love”
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Saturday, December 8
It's the Autumn of Love! We
are gearing up for a lot of shows and an all new original
studio recording entitled “Electric
Love”, the follow up 2010 Juno winner, "The Corktown
Sessions" A musical powerhouse of Blues, Rock, and Soul.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost)
EVERY WEEK
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette
(The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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Groovy’s Swinging
Thang on Thursdays
Groovy’s Roti Hut, 292 McArthur
Avenue
Each week on
Thursdays – 6-9 pm
These cats sound good, look good and are about the
coolest gig you could pick on a Thursday night. C’mon over, y'all, and get your
southern fix right here in Ottawa's East End, every Thursday.
With Brian Downey
drums, Winston Groovy Wilson on T bone, Maren Molthan vocals, Brent Weatherall
guitar/bass, Kenny Kannwisher upright bass, Sean Duhaime guitar.
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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:
December 6 – Buck Tingley
December
13 – Rob Alexander
December
20 – Jeff Hagerman
December
27 – John Yemensky
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Firebelly
Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street (at MacLaren)
Once a month on
Saturday, 3-6 pm – next show November
Firebelly is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere
on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass and Mike McNeil on drums. Firebelly will be representing the Ottawa
Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, January
29-February 2, 2012.
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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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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING
SOON
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MonkeyJunk
The Neat Café
Saturday, December
15 ***SOLD OUT***
2nd show
added
Sunday, December 16; $28
MapleBlues nominations are out and MonkeyJunk is
nominated in five categories – Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the
Year, Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of the Year (Steve) and Drummer of the
Year (Matt).
Our local boys are touring more and more, so take
advantage of the opportunity to see them close to home.
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Ray Montford
Playing songs from his new album “Vintage Is Now”
GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Avenue
Saturday, December 29 @ 8 pm; tickets $17/$20
Ray Montford is one of those rare guitarists, like
Jeff Beck and David Gilmour, who does not consider virtuosity as a means in
itself, and who knows how to make his instrument sing, creating wild and simple
beauty while wringing emotion from every note. Ray recently released his
sixth studio album, ‘Vintage Is Now” (produced by Terry Brown (Rush/Max
Webster/Klaatu) and Ray Montford), an evocative collection of tunes engaging
and inviting the listener into a visceral and melodic odyssey. “Vintage”
is deeply rooted in the guitarist’s distinctive compositional sound and
celebrates his early rock/blues influences while creating a journey of depth
and character.
There is something to be said about someone
having the courage to release an instrumental album in 2012, and looking
to make a dent in the pop-drenched landscape of the music world. Ray
Montford, the virtuoso guitarist and Canada's own aficionado of the 6 string,
has done just that and done it with great style, grace, and conviction.
“Vintage
Is Now” is as beautiful a collection of guitar lead
compositions as it is raw and uninhibited. Picture a journey on a
magic carpet ride over a turbulent and roaring sea while lying
on pillows of silk and down, flying through the white capped
waves. Opium dreams you say? Well, Montford knows exactly how
to evoke these grandiose visions with his flawless playing and keep you in
a state of unencumbered sensory bliss the whole way through.
Could Ray Montford be Canada's own Jeff Beck?
With this gift of an album where so many emotions are touched on throughout,
one has to think he may just be carving out his own path as a guitarist and
letting his playing do the talking. Perhaps no one could ever fill the
shoes of the guitar gods of the past but it doesn't seem that Ray has
set out to achieve this shadow goal. His playing is unique, honest and
still enthusiastic which is rare these days as instrumentals go. His love
for the guitar shines through the music which in essence keeps you, as the
listener, so connected to his playing. Ray's songs become the canvas
of ones imagination and boldly paint a vision where voice and lyrics have no
place over the roar of one man and his guitar.
Tickets: 613.729.0693 or info@gigspaceottawa.com
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
- 2012/13 SEASON LINE-UP
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Celebrating its 8th year BOTR has become one
of the premier Blues Series in the country. The combination of a delicious
buffet dinner and dancing to some of Canada’s best blues bands in the friendly,
intimate setting of The Cove has proven to be a real winner. Proceeds from
every show go to support different local charities. $38,000 has been raised
since the Series started and another $7,000 is expected this year.
It’s another great Line-Up for 2012/13 – a combination of
the most popular acts who’ve played the Series previously and some exciting new
talent. The 2012/13 Season starts October 26 and will continue once a
month until May (excluding December). There will be a total of 11 shows this
year – two-night stands (Friday & Saturday) and singles (Friday only).
Most occur on the third weekend of the month. Times are the same for all shows
– 7 to 11 pm. Despite increased costs the ticket price will remain the same as
last year - $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a
donation to the charity.
January 18 - CONOR
GAINS BAND
From Cambridge, ON - an incredible young
guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has
already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de
Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He
has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the Canadian
Blues scene. It’s his first visit to BOTR at The Cove.
Proceeds to Rideau Waterway Land Trust
February 15 & 16
- THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
From Toronto - 6 players from two of Canada's most famous
Blues bands – DOWNCHILD & FATHEAD - wow! Chuck Jackson (vocals & harp),
Teddy Leonard (guitar), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary
Kendall (bass) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums). Both bands have won Junos and
everyone in the band has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category
at last once. Are you ready for some Big Time Blues?
Proceeds to Rideau Vista & St. Edwards Elementary
Schools
March 15 & 16 -
JACK DE KEYZER BAND
From Toronto - Canada's "King Of The Blues" -
singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire. A 2X Juno Award & 7X
Maple Blues Award winner. "The finest Blues guitarist in Canada"
according to the late, great Jeff Healey. This is Jack’s 4th visit
to The Cove and he always rips it up. One of the most popular acts to ever play
the Series.
Proceeds to Easter Seals Eastern Ontario & Habitat
For Humanity
April 19 & 20 –
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND with JULIAN FAUTH
From Toronto - A Blues Super-duo with multiple Maple
Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with
Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at
BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear
the house down” Blues from two of the best.
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom & Westport Library
May 17 - ROBIN BANK$
BAND
From Toronto - a dynamite vocalist and 3X Maple Blues
Award nominee Robin sings Blues, Soul and R&B equally well with passion,
power and clarity. Over the years she’s lived in Chicago, Memphis and Texas
playing alongside Blues greats like Sam Myers, Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith and
Junior Watson. Now she’s back in Toronto and about to do a new album produced
by Duke Robillard who has stated that "Robin Banks has got soul, class and
most of all, good taste".
Proceeds to Rideau District Museum
DINNER & SHOW
$60; advance reservations required
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Well-priced accommodation is available at the cove and
nearby B&Bs.
More information including links to artists’ websites,
YOUTUBE & song samples from each of them can all be found at www.choosetheblues.ca
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE is produced by CHOOSE THE
BLUES PRODUCTIONS, Kenmore ON.
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16th
SEASON – VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
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Michael Jerome Browne
Wednesday, December
12 @ Le Troquet
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KINGSTON BLUES –
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Conor Gains Band
The Mansion
Wednesday, December
12
From Cambridge, ON - an incredible young
guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has
already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de
Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He
has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the
Canadian Blues scene.
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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
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: 8-9 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, December 8
– New Blues & a Hint of Christmas
Next week, December 15
– OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
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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 2012.
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, December 5 –
Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and
blues releases.
Next week, December 12 – Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent jazz releases with an emphasis on
saxophonists.
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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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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, December 14
Capital B’s 60th Birthday
Party @ Greenfield’s Pub
Sunday, December 16
Open Jam with Wicked Grin @ the
Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Phoenix
@ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Wednesday, December
19
Billy Bones Blues Band @ the Rainbow
Friday, December 21
The Split (Chaffey
Brothers neo-soul) @ Irene’s Pub
Bluestone – ‘End of the World show’
@ Obsession Lounge
Saturday, December 22
Tony D’s Christmas Special @ the
Rainbow, 10 pm
Sunday, December 23
Open Jam with Dr Dave @ the Rainbow,
3-7 pm
The
Boogiemen @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, December 28
Jivewires @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
The B-Sides @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Saturday, December 29
Mighty Popo @ the Black Sheep Inn, 8
pm
Sunday, December 30
Open Jam with River City Junction @
the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Brian
Downey @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Maria Hawkins Annual Pre-New Year’s
Party @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
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