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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
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The Douglas Watson
Rhythm & Blues Revue
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, April 5
Raised in Chicago Illinois by Claudia and Eddie “Lovie
Lee” Watson, Douglas Watson was born to sing R&B, Soul, Gospel, Funk,
Motown & Blues. His first love was the Church where he learned to cherish
the soulful sounds of Gospel music. He later branched out into the world of
Rhythm and Blues encouraged and inspired by his father. His step-brother, the
late Carey Bell also provided inspiration.
At an early age, Douglas learned the love of music and
performing from Lovie Lee, who throughout his career, played with Howlin’ Wolf,
John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, and the Muddy Waters band. This mentoring from the
best, combined with years of performing, has also made Douglas a superb,
seasoned bass guitarist.
After moving to Kitchener, Douglas put together the
hottest backup band he has worked with to date. Besides his original material,
Douglas covers Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett & Al Green just to
name a few. Douglas has been noted for his "full throated vocal
style...that is matched by few”. His full range and style have brought him much
acclaim from some of the most respected R&B vocalists in the industry.
Ottawa Blues Blast
SD Studio, 151 Chapel
Street
Friday to Sunday, April 5-7
Ottawa Blues Blast is a dance
weekend that celebrates the Blues. It is running the April 5-7 weekend and its
going to be great! There is a full weekend of activities planned. Classes with
6 teachers, 4 of whom are coming from far away, 2 are local. All are amazing at
what they do.
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The Paul Deslauriers
Band
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, April 6;
$10
Paul Deslauriers has built a really impressive musical
career. Proclaimed a member of Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 100 All Times
Best Guitarists, this supported by a whole host of prestigious prizes, this
former leader of Kind of Blue, of Black Cat Bone and now of the Paul
Deslauriers Band has also been asked all along his career to accompany artists
like France D'Amour, Amanda Marshall, Nicolas Ciccone and Garou.
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Saturday, April 6
““Electric Love”…a rock blues album with nods to guitar
influences Clapton, Hendrix and Page’… a disc of
excellent new songs by a bluesman who should be considered their equal. It is
also beautifully recorded. Jack’s vocals and guitar have never sounded better.”
(Maple Blues, John Valentyne)
The follow up 2010 Juno winner, "The Corktown
Sessions", “Electric Love” is musical powerhouse of Blues, Rock, and Soul
and has recently been nominated for a Juno award.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS
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Music For Life
Fundraiser
Heart & Crown,
Preston Street
Saturday, April 6 @ 5
pm; tickets $10
Featuring sets by:
Home of Your Own, Keeping Six, Three Times Lucky, Wicked
Grin & WeSurrender
Hosted by:
Sandy Sharkey & Dylan Black
After experiencing devastating losses of family and
friends to cancer, founder Rose Carty wanted to do something to help those
affected. She created Music for Life Fundraising Concerts as a way for others
to join together with the common goal of raising funds to aid in the research
for a cure for cancer, as well as to assist in patient care and the purchase of
needed equipment.
Beneficiary:
50% Ovarian Cancer Patient Needs and/or Equipment
50% Testicular Cancer Patient Needs and/or Equipment
For tickets, more information or to donate to the
foundation:
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
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Bill Durst
Calabogie Blues
Weekend
Calabogie Peaks
Resort, Calabogie ON
Saturday, April 6
When you see Bill play or listen to his CDs, you are in
for a treat. Co-writing with friend and former Thundermug band mate Joe
DeAngelis has resulted in a wonderful synthesis of fun and exiting blues, roots
and rock music, featuring the full mature onslaught of a true artistic gem /
world class guitar player / singer, songwriter/entertainer named Bill Durst.
Hotel packages start at $139 (room & taxes).
Call for info or to book: 1-800-669-4861
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost)
EVERY WEEK
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Al Tambay
Bassline Pub & Eatery, 2557 Baseline Road
Every Tuesday, 8-11 pm; no cover
Al plays here every Tuesday … and sometimes he invites
one of his friends to join him.
Check out the food … Al really likes the wraps!
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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:
April 4 – Al Wood
April 11
– Jason & Caroline
April 18
– Dean Dupuis
April 25
– Terry Gillespie
May 2 –
Vince Halfhide
May 9 –
Don Cummings
May 16 –
Jed Rached
May 23 –
Mark Crissinger
May 30 –
Brent ‘Buck’ Tingley
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Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street (at MacLaren)
Saturdays, once a
month
Firebelly is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere
on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass and Mike McNeil on drums. Firebelly recently represented 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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Irene Torres &
The Sugar Devils
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, April 12
Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils' musical diversity,
talent and raw energy, makes them truly unique. Drawing from all genres, they
mesh the past & present to create a new generation of deep rooted music
with a New Orleans flavour.
Shortly after winning the 2012 TBS award, they were
nominated for a Sigy Born award and selected for a Toronto Independent Music
Award. They have received rave reviews as well as critics picks for their self
titled album which has ranked #1 on some college radio stations, #4 on
reverbnation, top 5, top 30 and top 100 on Canadian and international music
charts.
Sultry Peruvian born Irene Torres is recognized as the
singer for Sol Azul, Santerias & The Sugar Devils. Her voice and lyrics can
be heard on worldwide radio stations, radio commercials, television,
soundtracks and fashion shows. She is a quadruple threat with a back ground in
dancing, acting, broadcasting and martial arts. Her talents stretch beyond
lyrics and singing, when it's time to perform she transforms you back or
forward in time.
The Sugar Devils are comprised of experienced musicians from
all genres, including sugar-coated Drew Austin, renowned drummer,
percussionist, and clinician who has worked with award winning artists
internationally. Drew's philosophy is that music is medicine, he uses drumming
as vibration therapy through The Sugar Devils musical diversity. Devilish
Guitarist, educator and musical director Josh ‘Yoshi’ Piche is a Brandon
University Music Alumni who plays any instrument with strings. Producer and
Multi instrumentalist Rob Christian is nothing short of brilliant on flute,
sax, keys, and vocals, but don't let that fool you, he brings the fire. Bassist
and arranger Jesse Boxer-Meyrowitz is a Humber College music alumni who is a
much heavier contender on stage than in the ring, his playing is sweet as hell.
Currently on tour in the US, they’ll be back in Canada in
early April and you can catch their show at the Rainbow, April 12.
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An Evening with Steve
Strongman & Friends ***75% SOLD***
Supporting the Music By The Bay Festival
Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering ON
Friday April 12; doors @ 7 pm; tickets $35
Supporting the Music By The
Bay Festival
Steve Strongman won three
Maple Blues Awards in Toronto in January and his latest release, “A Natural
Fact” is nominated for a Juno Award.
Opening: Cole Hermer and
Caught in the Crossfire
Tickets available online www.musicbythebaylive.com
Contact musicbythebaylive@rogers.com
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Watson’s Mill ‘Raise
the Roof’ Concert Series
featuring
MonkeyJunk
Manotick United
Church, Manotick ON
Saturday, April 13;
Tickets $25 or $60 for a family pack
Doors open at 6:30 pm (pre-concert social hour with cash
bar); show time is 7:30 pm
For our second
co-production of the winter/spring season, Watson's Mill and the Manotick United Church are
co-producing a concert featuring the Juno award winning (2012 Blues Album of
the Year) blues trio, MonkeyJunk. We are very happy that The Mill Tavern has
joined us as a concert sponsor.
Things will be a bit
livelier for this show. MonkeyJunk’s music is described as “a generous helping
of swamp rhythm and blues, soul boogie and bedroom funk” and there is bound to
be lots of toe tapping and knee slapping in the concert hall.
Tickets are available
at Manotick Office Pro, Main Street, Manotick and at Watson's Mill. If you want
to make it "dinner and a show", we have discounts for concert-goers
at The Mill Tavern and Burgers On Main.
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Cameron Wallis
CD Release “Calling Dexter”
Gig Space, 953
Gladstone Avenue
Sunday, April 14 @ 7:30
pm; tickets $15
“Calling Dexter” is a highly melodic and swinging bebop
album, reminiscent of classic recordings by Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, and
Sonny Stitt. The album boasts the Canadian All-Star rhythm section of Andre
White on piano, Alec Walkington on bass, and Dave Laing on Drums. This
in-demand trio has played together for over 20 years, backing up a veritable
who’s who of jazz icons, including Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, and Slide
Hampton, and lends their tight, cohesive support to Wallis.
The 10 tracks on the album include 5 Wallis originals and
5 timeless standards. Recorded on September 16th & 18th, 2011, by Montreal
impresario George Doxas, the album was captured ʻdirect to tapeʼ. No
post-production editing or corrections were done to ensure an authentic and
honest jazz sound.
Wallis fearlessly attacks the 10 tracks on 5 different
saxophones, a diverse collection of vintage horns that he takes pride in. Most
notably, the closing track “Blowing Sunshine” showcases a rarely heard C-Melody
saxophone, an instrument that hasnʼt been manufactured in over 80 years! Again,
the goal here is not perfection, but rather, humility and depth of character.
Blues fans! Cameron assures me there are three blues
tunes on this disc!
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Morgan Davis
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, April 17;
$12
For nearly four decades Morgan Davis has been on the road travelling across Canada, the United States and Europe. His performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as his own contemporary songs infused with wit and a large dose of humour. Davis has established a rich career as a solo artist, and also performs with stellar line-ups of musicians as a trio or full band.
Morgan's passion for the Blues has never
wavered... and he fully expects to be on the road for the rest of his life.
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Cheryl Lescom & The Tucson Choir Boys ***SOLD OUT***
Upstairs at The Waterfront, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering ON
Friday April 19 @ at 9 pm; Tickets $35
To be
placed on the waiting list for tickets, email musicbythebay@rogers.com
with your
name & phone number along with the # of tickets needed & you will be
notified if tickets become available.
Cheryl
Lescom has been part of the Canadian Blues Scene for over
30 years. Starting off as a back-up singer for Ronnie Hawkins and Long
John Baldry, Cheryl has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of
Jeff Healy, Matt Minglewood, Dutch Mason the Downchild Blues Band and
more. After an absence to raise a family, Cheryl recorded two independent
CDs before taking some time off to recover from a bout with cancer. Her “High Heeled Blues” CD features 14
songs including ‘Queen Bee’ written by Juno Award winner (and the CDs producer
and guitarist) Jack De Keyzer, ‘I
Can’t Stand It’ written by Mr. Downchild, Donnie Walsh (who guests on the CD) and ‘Beg Borrow Steal’ written
by Matt Minglewood. The first single
‘Heartache’ features additional vocals by the Detroit Women and piano from Juno
nominee Julian Fauth.
When Cheryl teamed up with the
Tucson Choir Boys (“Sameday” Ray Walsh and Dave The Cat)
for an appearance at the Grapejam Acoustic Blues Festival, the response was
phenomenal. After doing a few more gigs together the decision was made to
start writing some original material. After a year of touring and
recording, the Cheryl Lescom & The Tuscon Choir Boys CD was released,
garnering airplay on blues, pop and roots radio across Canada.
Band Members: Cheryl Lescom
(vocals), Ray Walsh (guitar), Dave The Cat (guitar), Jimmy Bourdreau (drums),
Les Graham (bass), Kris "K.K." Walsh (percussion)
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Sunday Matinee Dance Shows with
Ball and Chain and the Wreckers
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Avenue
Sunday, April 21
and
Sunday, May 19
Doors
open @ 3 pm; dance lesson @ 3:15 pm; band starts @ 4 pm; dance ends @ 7 pm
Admission:
$12 at the door; cash bar;
Louisiana
style red beans & rice will be served; pot-luck offerings are welcome
Come
out and dance to a great local dance band focused on Country, Cajun and Roots
grooves of the ‘40s, ‘50s & ‘60s. Lots of room for dancing and the hall has
a hardwood floor! A friendly crowd is guaranteed; no need to bring a partner.
Don’t be shy … come out and enjoy a fun afternoon!
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Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story
starring
Jackie Richardson
NAC Theatre, 53 Elgin Street
April 24 – May 11; 90 minute show (no
intermission); tickets from $30
Produced
by Belfry Theatre (Victoria, BC)
Before Elvis sang ‘Hound Dog’ and Janis Joplin belted out
‘Ball & Chain’, Willie Mae Thornton had already been there and done that.
Her powerful voice, sexy songs, and larger-than-life stage presence made her a
blues legend. In this musical, written for and starring Jackie Richardson –
“Canada’s first lady of jazz” – you’ll be part of the scene at a ‘70s club in
L.A., where Big Mama tells her story and sings the blues – which she once
described as “nothing but life, good food, good times, and good sex.”
Guaranteed to rock your soul.
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Northern Scene
National Arts Centre and other local venues
From April 25 to May 4
From April 25 to May 4,
Canada’s National Arts Centre will present Northern Scene, the sixth in a
series of national Scene festivals celebrating and showcasing our country’s
finest established and emerging artists. Northern Scene will feature more than
250 artists from Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut
to take over the nation’s capital. Musicians, actors, dancers, writers, visual
and media artists, filmmakers, storytellers, and chefs will bring their unique
talents to audiences throughout the region – a virtual Northern invasion!
Northern Scene will present a
vast living portrait of this unique region – combining traditional and
contemporary, shaking stereotypes and celebrating new voices.
Northern Blues
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Saturday, May 4 @ 10
pm; tickets $10
Brandon
Isaak,
aka Yukon Slim, is a blues balladeer with a monster guitar technique and a
soulful, kicked-back voice. He effortlessly channels oldstyle blues, infusing
them with just a hint of country. His most recent album, “Bluesman’s Plea”, picked up a nomination for Blues
Recording of the Year at the 2012 Western Canadian Music Awards.
With his lonesome bluesman drawl, a baritone that comes
from deep within his soul, and fingers that seem to caress the frets of his
guitar, Ryan McNally transports you
straight to the sultry backrooms of a Louisiana bar, and you are so glad you
came! Ryan’s band features some of Yukon’s top musicians, including Declan O’Donovan, Lonnie Powell, and
‘Harmonica’
George McConkey.
Whether sharing the stage with JUNO Award-winner Leela
Gilday or gettin’ down with Paul Reddick, blueswoman Grey Gritt brings a little bit of soul mixed with a
handful of blues, with a hefty serving of metaphors and a dash of tattoos!
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2nd Annual
Ottawa Grassroots Folk Festival
Royal Canadian
(Montgomery) Legion, 330 Kent St. Ottawa (corner of MacLaren Street)
Saturday &
Sunday, April 27-28; daytime events are free
Tickets for evening
shows $25 or $35 weekend pass
An
annual family-oriented celebration of folk music, dance, and spoken word.
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DAWG FM presents
Chris Whiteley &
Diana Braithwaite
CD release “Scrap Metal Blues”
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Sunday, April 28
Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley have
been called "blues icons" by the Toronto Star, and their list of
accomplishments certainly back that up. Their list of awards includes 8 Maple
Blues Awards, Gemini Award, Cable Ace Award, Golden Sheaf Award (Songwriting)
and 6 Juno nominations. They recently performed their original works
commissioned by the Toronto Blues Society and the Canada Council called The
Blues Suite at the Glenn Gould Theater in Toronto. They will
be in Ottawa to promote their latest Electro-Fi release, ‘Scrap Metal Blues’.
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Edgar Winter &
Kim Simmonds
Brockville Arts
Centre, Brockville ON
Wednesday, May 1 @ 8
pm
Capitol Theatre, Port
Hope ON
Thursday, May 2 @ 8
pm
Market Hall,
Peterborough ON
Friday, May 3 @ 8 pm
Regent Theatre,
Oshawa ON
Saturday, May 4 @ 8
pm
Regent Theatre, Picton
ON
Sunday, May 5 @ 8 pm
Edgar Winter is a
powerhouse performer. His stage energy and talent is unmatched. He is a world
class keyboardist, saxophonist, percussionist and vocalist. Edgar was a
child prodigy who achieved international success as a youth. By the time he was
in his twenties, he was an international commercial success with the number one
hit "Frankenstein" and the Rock Anthem "Free Ride".
Edgar is a prolific writer. Over the years he has kept busy working and appearing in film, television and releasing original material. He has toured regularly with his own band as well as The Ringo Starr Allstar Band. Edgar brings a band with him that matches his talent and energy.
This is a special tour. Edgar and Kim are friends. They are both at their peak and they are both very personable down to earth people. When you come to this show, you will get a chance to meet the artists and get an autograph.
Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown....legendary...
a Blues/rock institution... true innovators. These are just a few of the ways
Savoy Brown has been described over the past forty years by music critics and
fans.
One of the earliest of British Blues Bands, Savoy Brown, with founder guitarist Kim Simmonds at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. In the process, the band became part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970s.
One of the earliest of British Blues Bands, Savoy Brown, with founder guitarist Kim Simmonds at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. In the process, the band became part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970s.
In the fall Kim played at the Blues Rock Festival in Toronto with Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer (Edgar's top notch band will be backing Kim on his set, much to Kim's delight). He is a legend whose exceptional guitar playing has gotten better over the years. Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown's set includes all the classic songs that you want to hear, played better than ever.
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Guitar Now! Conference
Carleton University
Friday to Sunday, May 3-5
Three-Day comprehensive tuition and concert pass: $160
Individual one-day tuition and single concert pass: $65
Single concert ticket: $35
Three-day concert pass (only): $80
Individual one-day tuition and single concert pass: $65
Single concert ticket: $35
Three-day concert pass (only): $80
Guitar Now! brings together
some of Canada's (and the world's!) finest guitarists for a 3-day series of
workshops and concerts. Guitar students aged 14 and older will learn their
craft from the masters in a series of explorations, workshops and concerts.
Jazz, Classical, country and
fingerstyle guitarists will be participating.
More info: www.guitarnow2013.com/index.html
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Hogtown Allstars – Encore Performance ***VERY
FEW TICKETS LEFT***
Upstairs at The Waterfront, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering ON
Friday, May 10 @ at 9 pm; Tickets $45
Get ready for some BIG TIME
BLUES!
A supergroup made up of six players from two of Canada's
most famous Blues bands: Downchild and Fathead. Featuring Chuck Jackson - lead
vocals and harp; Michael Fonfara – keyboards; Pat Carey – sax; Gary Kendall –
bass and Mike Fitzpatrick – drums, all from Downchild, plus Teddy Leonard on
guitar from Fathead.
www.musicbythebaylive.com
www.musicbythebaylive.com
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Buck Tingley &
The Hard Lookin Tickets
The Atomic Rooster,
303 Bank Street
Saturday, May 11;
9:30-10 pm start
A new project led by Buck Tingley … early
Rock 'n’ Roll and anything that sounds sexy.
Featuring:
Buck
Tingley (Vocals/guitar)
Peter ‘Kid’ Rioux (Hammond organ)
Bill Brennan (Drums)
Frank Scanga (Barritone Sax)
Terry Owen (Tenor Sax)
Dan Grewal (Bass)
Peter ‘Kid’ Rioux (Hammond organ)
Bill Brennan (Drums)
Frank Scanga (Barritone Sax)
Terry Owen (Tenor Sax)
Dan Grewal (Bass)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/139902536187575/
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Dawg Day Afternoon
& The Joe Gaspar Band
The Brass Monkey,
250A Greenbank Road
Friday, May 17 @ 8
pm; $5 cover
Double bill, double the fun,
double the blues that bruise!!
Dawg Day Afternoon is at it again, and this
time it's with Joe Gaspar and his awesome crew!
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/225664757577289/
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Sunday Matinee Dance Shows with
Ball and Chain and the Wreckers
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Avenue
Sunday, April 21
and
Sunday, May 19
Doors
open @ 3 pm; dance lesson @ 3:15 pm; band starts @ 4 pm; dance ends @ 7 pm
Admission:
$12 at the door; cash bar;
Louisiana
style red beans & rice will be served; pot-luck offerings are welcome
Come
out and dance to a great local dance band focused on Country, Cajun and Roots
grooves of the ‘40s, ‘50s & ‘60s. Lots of room for dancing and the hall has
a hardwood floor! A friendly crowd is guaranteed; no need to bring a partner.
Don’t be shy … come out and enjoy a fun afternoon!
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Save the Date - 4th Season Finale
Upstairs at The Waterfront, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering ON
Thursday, May 30 @ at 9 pm
A night of New Orleanian Blues
with a full band and lots of room for dancing.
More
info coming soon.
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17th edition VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
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At Le Troquet, 41
Laval, Gatineau (Old Hull)
April
24 – Mike Goudreau Band CD release
May
29 – Carolyn Fe Blues Collective
At Le Petit Chicago,
50 promenade du Portage, Gatineau (Old Hull)
April 10 – Bharath & His Rhythm
Four
May 8 – Jeff Rogers
June 12 – Jim Zeller
on facebook www.facebook.com/vireeblues
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CALABOGIE BLUES PRESENTS
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Calabogie Blues
Weekend
Calabogie Peaks
Resort, Calabogie ON
Bill Durst
Saturday, April 6
When you see Bill play or listen to his CDs, you are in
for a treat. Co-writing with friend and former Thundermug band mate Joe
DeAngelis has resulted in a wonderful synthesis of fun and exiting blues, roots
and rock music, featuring the full mature onslaught of a true artistic gem /
world class guitar player / singer, songwriter/entertainer named Bill Durst.
Wild T & the
Spirit
Saturday, April 20
‘Wild T & the Spirit’ is a
power trio from Toronto, Canada that just plain rocks! Mixing the styles of
blues, rock, funk & reggae, the band has thrilled & captivated
audiences all over North America & Europe for the past 20 years! Over the
years the band has performed thousands of club and festival shows and continues
to rock everywhere they go!
Hotel packages start at $139 (room & taxes).
Call for info or to book: 1-800-669-4861
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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 - $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a
donation to the charity.
April 19 & 20 –
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND with JULIAN FAUTH
From Toronto - A Blues Super-duo with multiple Maple
Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with
Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at
BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear
the house down” Blues from two of the best.
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom & Westport Library
May 17 - ROBIN BANK$
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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KINGSTON BLUES THIS
WEEK
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The Roosevelts and
Sam Hopkins & his band
In support for
"Blues For Martha"
The Mansion (The
Living Room), Kingston ON
Friday, April 5 @
9 pm (‘til late); $10 at the door
The Roosevelts and Sam Hopkins will be entertaining you all with an all
blues revue.
This is our third annual benefit gig to raise money for Martha's Table
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Shaun Riley Band
CD
Release Party
The Standeasy @ the
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, April 6,
8:30 pm – midnight
One of Kingston’s very own is having their initial CD
release party.
Drawing on their individual experiences, the Shaun Riley
Band blends the past and present to create funky, up-beat, original blues
music. The band produced their first self-titled CD of original blues songs
(all written by Shaun Riley) in 2012. Shaun Riley opened as a solo act for Coco
Montoya and the Shaun Riley Band recently opened for MonkeyJunk.
The band consists of Shaun Riley - electric guitar and
vocals, Wayne Riley - bass guitar, harmonicas Craig Tousignant - keyboards Reg
Watson – drums
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The Roosevelts, The
Calamity Janes, The Shout Sister Choir,
Sarah
Hamilton & David, and more!
The Firehall
Theatre, Gananoque ON
Saturday, April 6
Noon ‘til
11:00 pm at The Stonewater Pub,
5-11 pm at
The Firehall Theatre.
Fundraiser for Gilda's Club of Southeastern Ontario who are opening a
clubhouse in Kingston.
Music all day by fabulous women performers – 3 venues, Prize draws and
loads of fun all for a good cause. Look for Wristbands to go on sale after
March 11, for $10.00 at Stonewater Pub and Muskie Jakes or, in Kingston, at the
Gilda's Club Southeastern Office and at the Kingston Brew Pub!
Please help us spread the word.
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KINGSTON SPECIAL
EVENTS
JUST ANNOUNCED!
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High Spirit Blues
with
Peter Karp & Sue Foley & their band
Chalmers United
Church, 212 Barrie Street, Kingston ON
Sunday, May 5; 8-10
pm; advance tickets $20
On the heels of their 2nd CD release “Beyond
the Crossroads” and 9 months on tour which brought them across the US, Canada
and Europe Peter Karp and Sue Foley along with their band will present a new
show called High Spirit Blues.
The High Spirit Blues show will be featured in Churches,
Town Halls and Festivals across America and will bring together elements of
Blues and Roots Music with high energy Spirituals.
“Our aim is to uplift people” says Foley, “We want
everyone walking out feeling better than when they came in.”
“We're writing songs with themes in
mind. Positivity, renewal, absolution." Karp added, "These
times are trying - in the heart and in the streets. Time to fire up the amps
and blow heat."
Peter Karp is a gifted, award winning singer/songwriter
and American troubadour. He’s a master songsmith, an accomplished guitarist and
pianist who repeatedly transfixes audiences across the US, Canada and Europe.
Critics compare his songwriting to John Hiatt and John Prine with impressive
guitar and slide licks infused by his love of Albert King and Elmore James.
Peter Karp personifies the amorphous Americana sound, seamlessly blending roots
music with a high sense of entertainment.
Sue Foley from Ottawa, Canada is considered to be one of
the finest blues/roots artists working today. At 16 she embarked on her
professional career. By 21 she was living in Austin TX and recording for
legendary blues label Antone’s Records. Throughout the ‘90s she took to the
road with her paisley Telecaster and honed her craft working/sharing the stage
with such artists as BB King, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams and Tom Petty. In
2000, after moving back to Canada Sue won the
prestigious Juno award and a record breaking 17 Maple Blues Awards.
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Deanne Bogart
560 Legion Hall, 734 Montreal Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, June 1; 8 pm – midnight; advance tickets $20
Deanna Bogart is pianist, and saxophone player and a 3 times winner of
the American Blues Award for Horn player; she is nominated this year for the
Pinetop Perkins award as best keyboard player. Deanna has played and shared the
stage with such artists as BB King, Buddy Guy, James Brown, Koko Taylor, Ray
Charles and countless other greats.
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Advance tickets
are $20 for each show and can be reserved now by calling 613-384-8168
These shows will
sell out – so reserve your tickets early.
For more info,
contact the Kingston Blues Society at info@kingstonbluessociety.ca
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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
The KBS monthly jam is now in
its 6th year. The house is always full and both the musicians and
the audience always have a great time. 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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BLUES BANDS OF
ONTARIO SERIES
The Standeasy @
the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
1ST Saturday of
each month @ 8:30 pm; $3.00 @ door
Saturday, April 6 –
Shaun Riley and the Chrome Hearts CD Release Party
Saturday, May 4 –
Lindsay Barr Band (Peterborough)
Saturday, June 1 –
Wicked Grinn (Ottawa)
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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, April 7 –
OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Booze Soaked Blues
Next week, April 14 –
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, April 3 – Listen
Before You Buy: Recent jazz releases, with an
emphasis on pianists, presented by Ron Sweetman.
Next week, April 10 – April 10: Co-Host Ron Steeds plays jazz and blues recorded on April 10 between
1928 and 1994. Expect to hear Bix Beiderbecke, Lillian Glinn, Charlie Christian,
Count Basie, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, John Hardy, Don Byas, Wardell Gray,
Max Roach, John Wright, Pee Wee Russell, Charles Mingus, Joe Henderson, Dexter
Gordon, Miles Davis, Joseph Bowie & Oliver Lake, Ronald Shannon Jackson,
Ron McLure, Dewey Redman and Trio San Francisco.
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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 6th year. It can
be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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CBC RADIO CONCERTS ON
DEMAND
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Canada Live - Radio
Two @ 7pm, Monday to Thursday; Friday – Radio One
Thursday, April 4
concert 1: The Top Ten East Coast Songs of All Time, recorded at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax
An all star line up of east
coast talent performs your picks for the top ten east coast songs of all time.
Jimmy Rankin, Ben Caplan, Kim Stockwood and more take on the task of performing
an incredible line up of classic songs. To help celebrate the East Coast Music
Awards 25th anniversary, CBC Music challenged listeners to nominate and vote
for their top ten east coast songs. Literally hundreds of songs were put
forward in a total of 5500 nominations - a real testament to the number and
range of songs that come from the Atlantic region. We took the top ten of these
songs and appealed to you again and more than 6500 votes were cast to pick the
number one song. Join us for the top ten countdown!
Canada Live podcast, released on Thursdays
Thursday, April 4 on the Canada Live podcast
The Top Ten East Coast Songs of All Time, recorded at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax
An all star line up of east
coast talent performs your picks for the top ten east coast songs of all time.
Jimmy Rankin, Ben Caplan, Kim Stockwood and more take on the task of performing
an incredible line up of classic songs. To help celebrate the East Coast Music
Awards 25th anniversary, CBC Music challenged listeners to nominate and vote
for their top ten east coast songs. Literally hundreds of songs were put
forward in a total of 5500 nominations - a real testament to the number and
range of songs that come from the Atlantic region. We took the top ten of these
songs and appealed to you again and more than 6500 votes were cast to pick the
number one song. Join us for the top ten count down!
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, April 5 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: The Top Ten East Coast Songs of All Time, recorded at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax
An all star line up of east
coast talent performs your picks for the top ten east coast songs of all time.
Jimmy Rankin, Ben Caplan, Kim Stockwood and more take on the task of performing
an incredible line up of classic songs. To help celebrate the East Coast Music
Awards 25th anniversary, CBC Music challenged listeners to nominate and vote
for their top ten east coast songs. Literally hundreds of songs were put
forward in a total of 5500 nominations - a real testament to the number and
range of songs that come from the Atlantic region. We took the top ten of these
songs and appealed to you again and more than 6500 votes were cast to pick the
number one song. Join us for the top ten count down!
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Saturday, April 13
MonkeyJunk @ Manotick United Church
Sunday, April 14
Maria Hawkins hosts the Open Blues
Jam @ the Rainbow
Friday, April 19
The FunKtion @ the Rainbow
Saturday, April 20
Wicked Grin @ Irene’s
Sunday, April 21
The Steve Thomas Band hosts the Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Ball and Chain and
the Wreckers @ the Westboro Masonic Hall
Friday, April 26
John Carroll & the Epic
Proportions @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, April 27
Steve Marriner Band @ the Rainbow
Sunday, April 28
River City Junction hosts the Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Saturday, May 4
Melting Pot All Star Blues Jam @ the
Rainbow, 4 pm
Saturday, May 11
Buck Tingley & the Hard Lookin
Tickets @ the Atomic Rooster
Friday, May 17
Dawg Day Afternoon & the Joe
Gaspar Band @ the Brass Monkey
Sunday, May 19
Ball and Chain and
the Wreckers @ the Westboro Masonic Hall
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