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OTTAWA BLUES SOCIETY
ROAD TO MEMPHIS 2013
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Friday
night at the OBS Road To Memphis local Blues Challenge finals, volunteer judges
Mike Graham (Ottawa Blues Society), Lynn Saxberg (Ottawa Citizen) and Peggy
Voigt (Loyal Blues Fellowship, Belleville ON) chose Wicked Grin to represent
the Ottawa Blues Society in the Blues Foundation’s 30th International Blues Challenge
in Memphis, TN, January 21-25, 2014.
Four bands
competed in the finals –Three Times Lucky, the Dan Deslauriers Trio, Wicked
Grin and the Joe Gaspar Band. Entries were judged in five categories – blues
content, vocal talent, instrumental talent, originality and stage presence –
using the scoring criteria provided by the Blues Foundation.
Cover
charges and raffle fundraising provide support for travel and accommodation
expenses for the winning OBS representatives.
Over $4,000 has been raised to date and a final fundraising event is
being planned for later this fall.
Formed in
late 2003 around the fierce vocals and stellar guitar work of Murray Kinsley,
driven by the rhythm section to die for of Leigh-Anne Stanton and Liam
Melville, and with the addition of veteran blues man Marc Seguin on harp,
Wicked Grin combines blues, groove, rock and a little funk to give you ‘Blues
With Bite’.
The Ottawa
Blues Society is a volunteer organization whose mandate is to “foster
appreciation, promotion, preservation and enjoyment of the blues in all of its
forms”.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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The
18th Edition of Virée Blues Boréale presents
J.D.
Slim
Cafe Bar Bistro Le Troquet, 41 Laval Street (Old Hull sector), Gatineau
Wednesday, September 25 @ 8 pm; tickets $15
A renowned multi-instrumentalist and
arranger for many recordings, he has also performed with many of the greats,
the likes of Nanette Workman, Bob Harrisson, Jim Zeller and played on the most
important stages like that of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the
Tremblant Blues Festival and Virée Blues Boréale. Our guest has been part of most of the
Blues history around here. This time, he is visiting to present us with his own
works in a show derived from his last double CD which he released in 2012, a
thorough reference on the thirty year career of this true old hand of the
Blues.
Jean-Denis Belanger AKA J.D. Slim was born in Mont-Louis in the Gaspe region. Author, composer, singer and guitarist, since over three decades, he goes wherever the music brings him. The following short summary of his career is proof of his worth. In the ‘80s, he recorded three opuses: “Rock’n Roll Graduate”, “Caribou et Blue Rock” and “Special” from which comes the single ‘Honey Bee’. This Rock firebrand sounds kind of like Memphis mythical Studio Sun, so valued by 45 RPM collectors. By then, J.D. Slim is already in full ascent: regularly on T.V., invited to the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and present everywhere on the Blues scene, very much so at the Blues Sessions on St-Denis Street, in Montreal. He even performs on the same shows as John Mayall, Mick Taylor, Jeff Healy, etc.
Jean-Denis Belanger AKA J.D. Slim was born in Mont-Louis in the Gaspe region. Author, composer, singer and guitarist, since over three decades, he goes wherever the music brings him. The following short summary of his career is proof of his worth. In the ‘80s, he recorded three opuses: “Rock’n Roll Graduate”, “Caribou et Blue Rock” and “Special” from which comes the single ‘Honey Bee’. This Rock firebrand sounds kind of like Memphis mythical Studio Sun, so valued by 45 RPM collectors. By then, J.D. Slim is already in full ascent: regularly on T.V., invited to the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and present everywhere on the Blues scene, very much so at the Blues Sessions on St-Denis Street, in Montreal. He even performs on the same shows as John Mayall, Mick Taylor, Jeff Healy, etc.
The ‘90s bring us “Unplugged”, a nod to the world successes of Eric Clapton; then,
in 1994, he is selected as the guitarist of Nanette Workman which lasts a few years on her Rock and Romance
tour. At the turn of the millennium, he brings out a major opus, “Slide Guitar Man”, the CD where he is
at his best and which was played on every Canadian radio station on Blues music
broadcasts. Since 2000, J.D. Slim
is active with various projects: a tribute to Bob Dylan: “Knockin’ on Dylan’s Door”, a whole
host of collaborations and the production of an educational DVD on the
structures of the Blues: “Guitare Blues
et Rock, accompagnement et improvisation”. At the same time, he
puts on an adaptable show: solo, duo, with a trio or a quartet.
In 2012 we get the eagerly-awaited double album
titled “J.D. Belanger A.K.A. J.D.
Slim”. This major project is kind of a musical legacy on CD … a 31
original tune double album, in English on the first CD and in French on the
second. It also includes four instrumental works. It is a twenty
artist or so project; he invited musicians with whom he worked all along
his career. But J.D. Slim’s
signature is easily recognizable among all the guests on the two
albums; he is on Dobro guitar, on electric guitar, on ukelele, on bass, on
keyboards, on harmonica and vocals.
One of the most versatile guitarists on the Blues scene, be it acoustic Blues, electric Blues, country Blues, Cajun, as well as Folk and Rock, this artist, so well known for his unique slide guitar playing always comes out with unforgettable one-of-a-kind performances, meaningful to every listener. With J-F Paradis on drums, Carl Rufh on bass and with his guest, Henri Breton on guitar.
One of the most versatile guitarists on the Blues scene, be it acoustic Blues, electric Blues, country Blues, Cajun, as well as Folk and Rock, this artist, so well known for his unique slide guitar playing always comes out with unforgettable one-of-a-kind performances, meaningful to every listener. With J-F Paradis on drums, Carl Rufh on bass and with his guest, Henri Breton on guitar.
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Oktoberfest Ottawa
2013
Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Road, Barrhaven
Friday to Sunday,
September 27-29
WUNDERBAR!!! Oktoberfest Ottawa
2013 is Ottawa’s premier Oktoberfest celebration and music festival. With many
local performers such as Oktoberfest Ottawa favourites Schteev und die
Lederhosers, Good2Go, The Bushpilots, Sweet Home Chicago and many more, you
will have a musical ride like no other fall festival anywhere else.
Friday’s festival headliner kicks off
with Barrhaven’s own AMANDA RHEAUME, and
our Saturday feature act and Canada’s fasted rising band
HOLLERADO, (right here from Manotick) will fill the festival
grounds. Canada’s youngest rock band THE BROTHERS
DUBÉ perform on FAMILY DAY
Sunday. Yes Oktoberfest Ottawa 2013 is going to be a party that soon won’t be
forgotten!
We’ll be constructing three massive
heated tents for you to revel in – Three Bavarian Beer Haus built in
Wunder-Barrhaven for your Oktoberfest weekend!
Our great music and atmosphere,
scrumptious Bavarian themed and traditional festival food and drink
makes for a FAN-tastic weekend for everyone of all ages who joins us at
Oktoberfest Ottawa 2013 the weekend of September 27th to the 29th!
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MonkeyJunk
CD Release “All Frequencies”
with Peter MacKenzie
Hammond (Loudlove) opening
Mavericks, 221 Rideau
Street
Saturday, September
28; doors @ 8 pm, show @ 9 pm
with Bearshark
opening
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Sunday, September 29
@ 4 pm
Ottawa’s purveyors of swamp blues and funky roots rock
‘n’ roll debut their 3rd recording, “All Frequencies”.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Thursday, September
26
Dan Deslauriers @ the Mill Street
Brew Pub, 8-11 pm
Friday, September 27
The Jivewires @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Saturday, September
28
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @
the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
MonkeyJunk CD release @ Mavericks
Sunday, September 29
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4 pm
MonkeyJunk CD release @ the Black
Sheep Inn, Wakefield, 4:20 pm
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ON THE BIG SCREEN
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The Music Scene
series
ByTowne Cinema, 325
Rideau Street
Monday & Tuesday evenings;
tickets $10
The Last Waltz
Monday, September 23 @ 9:15 pm
“Seeing The Last Waltz
again after many years is like revisiting an old passion and realizing the heat
is still there. Filming in 35 mm, with seven cameras, Martin Scorsese shot the
final concert of The Band on Thanksgiving Day of 1976. Later, he staged a few
extra numbers on a soundstage, interviewed The Band offstage, and then took
nearly two years to edit it all. The result, digitally remixed for its
rerelease, is surely the greatest concert film ever made.” (Peter Rainer,
New York Magazine)
ByTowne Cinema and CKCU are screening concert and
documentary films every Monday (repeated Tuesdays on some weeks) for as long as
interest continues.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Up Close & Personal Blues Revue
221 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Friday, September 27; tickets $50
including hors d’oeuvres & appetizers
Music by the Bay Live Small Club BIG
SHOW Concert Series presents an intimate, up close and personal Blues Revue
featuring Juno & Maple Blues Award Winners.
All tickets includes Hors d’oeuvres
& Assorted Appetizers ● Reserved Seating ● Large Dance Floor ● Barrier-Free
Accessibility ● Free Parking
For the 5th Season launch,
an Intimate & Interactive Blues Revue with performances by Al Lerman
(solo), Jake Chisholm (trio) and the Gary Kendall Band.
Al Lerman (Solo)
Multi-instrumentalist Al
Lerman (harmonica, tenor saxophone, guitar and vocals) is the band leader
of the 2x Juno Award winning blues/roots outfit FATHEAD. He also
performs regularly as a solo acoustic artist playing guitar & rack
harmonica, and often works as a guest sideman with a myriad of top-notch bands,
touring internationally.
Jake Chisholm (Trio)
There is sincerity in Jake Chisholm’s
music that is immediately identifiable. Whether his compelling vocal, his
memorable guitar hooks, or his thoughtful lyrics ; he excels in all areas,
providing the listener with the feelings of both familiarity and being privy to
something cutting edge ; both at once. No fancy bells and whistles here, just a
deep and full sound that is a fresh take on blues and adding rock ‘n’ roll
elements. Inspired by classic blues, soul and rock n roll, Chisholm’s tasteful
yet intricate guitar work and song writing evokes vivid and shameless tales of
love, lust, and lessons learned.
Gary Kendall Band
Everyone knows Gary Kendall as
oft-elected Maple Blues’ Bassist of the Year, blues man about town and keeper
of the bottom end for Downchild. But Gary’s alter ego is found in his much
beloved Gary Kendall Band – a band in which each carefully selected player
is equal and accountable. Formed in 2005, Gary reached out to some of Toronto’s
best musicians to create a turn-on-a-dime squad of blues marauders to build a
loyal following for their own brand of music –and for doing exactly what they
like to on any given night – play the blues. The chemistry found between
Gary Kendall (bass/lead vocals/songwriter), Tyler Burgess (drums), Darran Poole
(guitar/vocals) and Wayne “Shakey” Dagenais (piano/organ/percussion/vocals) is
beyond formidable. This spirited foursome plays together relentlessly and has
so much fun at it, one’s never entirely sure what to expect – and that
live spontaneity is exactly what the blues has needed for a long time.
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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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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:
September 26 – Robbie Alexander
October
3 – Buck Tingley
October
10 – John Zemensky
October
17 – Jarhead & Jerome
October
24 – Mark Crissinger
October
31 – Vince Halfhide
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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.
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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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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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BLT
Sonny’s Bar &
Grill, 1119 Baxter Road
Saturday, October 5
Come on out to hear some Psychedelic Blues-Rock!
Sonny’s
is at 1119 Baxter Road, off Iris … not far from IKEA.
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Stephen Fearing Debut Photo
Collection
BETWEEN THE RUMBLE STRIPS
Guild Galerie 240, 240 Guigues
Street
Saturday & Sunday, October
5-6; 2-6 pm
*I was thinking of calling the show "Between
The Rumble Strips". It's a line from a pretty well-known song of mine
"Black Silk Gown" - Driving through to midnight, between the
rumble strips... and will be the title of one of the images. It also
ties in with my new album - "Between Hurricanes". (Stephen Fearing)
Stephen will be in
attendance.
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A Night of Wickedness
with Wicked Mercy
and Wicked Grin
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, October 5 @ 10 pm; $10
Wicked Mercy http://www.reverbnation.com/thewickedmercy
Wicked Grin http://www.wickedgrin.ca/
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Al Lerman & Doc
MacLean
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, October 9
@ 8 pm; $10
An
evening of acoustic blues from Canada’s finest!
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Ross Neilson & The Sufferin’ Bastards
Keith Hallett
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, October 11 @ 10 pm; $10
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Peter Karp & Sue
Foley
Music by the Bay Live
at Annandale, 221 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Friday Oct 18, 2013 @
9 pm; Advance Tickets $40
“…red-hot guitar fretwork and pristine vocals …. stomping
keyboards and raspy voice; mesh like well-oiled gears …. the duo’s creative
chemistry shimmers in every note…. ”
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MonkeyJunk
CD Release “All Frequencies”
Wilno Tavern, Wilno
ON
Saturday, October 19
Ottawa’s purveyors of swamp blues and funky roots rock
‘n’ roll debut their 3rd recording, “All Frequencies”.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU –
2013-14
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The 9th year for what has become one of the most
popular Blues Series in Canada, the first BOTR show takes place October 25,
then one show a month (December excluded) right through to May. As in the past
all BOTR Shows are fundraisers for different Westport charities. To date over
$45,000 has been raised and the goal this year is to hit another $5,000.
For the third season in a row, despite higher costs and inflation, the price for these nights is staying the same - $60 (plus HST) which includes a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet served up by The Cove, the Show, dancing and a donation to charity. Being able to hold the price is due in part to the support of our new Sponsor – Dan Aykroyd Wines DanAykroydWines.com – for which we are very grateful and we welcome them on board. 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com also continues as a Sponsor and again, we are very grateful for their support.
For the third season in a row, despite higher costs and inflation, the price for these nights is staying the same - $60 (plus HST) which includes a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet served up by The Cove, the Show, dancing and a donation to charity. Being able to hold the price is due in part to the support of our new Sponsor – Dan Aykroyd Wines DanAykroydWines.com – for which we are very grateful and we welcome them on board. 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com also continues as a Sponsor and again, we are very grateful for their support.
October 25
DAVID VEST & THE EAST MEETS VEST BAND
www.davidvest.ca
DAVID VEST & THE EAST MEETS VEST BAND
www.davidvest.ca
Now living in Victoria, BC Alabama boogie-woogie
piano man David Vest plays the 88’s like Jerry Lee Lewis and has shared the
stage with legends like Big Walter, Floyd Dixon, Jimmy T99 Nelson and Katie
Webster over his long career. He won the 2012 Maple Blues Award for Keyboardist
of the Year. 2 members from Downchild and 1 from Fathead join him.
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
November 15
THE 24th STREET WAILERS
THE 24th STREET WAILERS
4 young musicians from Toronto who have taken the
Canadian and international Blues scene by storm over the past few years.
Semi-finalists at the 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Fun,
gritty & funky - they bring a breath of fresh air to the Blues. Sax player
Jon Wong won the 2012 Maple Blues Award for Horn Player Of The Year.
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK
January 10
RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
rickandsuzie.com/wp/
Musical friends for over 20 years, fabulous songwriters (they’ve both won International Songwriting Awards), great singers (Suzie has won the Maple Blues Award for Best Female Vocalist 6 of the past 10 years!) and excellent guitarists. Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission - together they’re dynamite! Their 4th visit to The Cove.
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
Musical friends for over 20 years, fabulous songwriters (they’ve both won International Songwriting Awards), great singers (Suzie has won the Maple Blues Award for Best Female Vocalist 6 of the past 10 years!) and excellent guitarists. Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission - together they’re dynamite! Their 4th visit to The Cove.
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
February 15
BOOGIE PATROL
BOOGIE PATROL
Led by singer/harp player Rott’n Dan (who sounds a lot like Joe Cocker)
and guitarist Yuji Ihara this young band from Edmonton has been blowing
audiences away in western Canada for years with their high energy blend of
Blues, Soul, Funk and R&B. Maple Blues Award nominees for Best New Band in
2012. It’s their first tour of eastern Canada.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO
March 14
JW-JONES BAND
Ottawa singer, songwriter and one of the best
contemporary Blues guitarists in the world today. 11 Maple Blues Award
nominations! - JW has played with artists like Kim Wilson, David “Fathead”
Newman, Little Charlie Baty, Hubert Sumlin & Junior Watson performing in 19
countries on 4 continents. Dan Aykroyd calls them “one amazing Blues band”.
They are.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
April 18
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
All stars indeed! 6 veteran players from two of
Canada’s most famous Blues bands - Downchild and Fathead. Chuck Jackson vocals
& harp, Teddy Leonard guitar, Michael Fonfara keyboards, Pat Carey sax,
Gary Kendall bass and Mike Fitzpatrick drums. All of them have won Junos and/or
Maple Blues Awards. High grade, big time Blues!
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
May 9 & 10 – *2 night stand*
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND
www.davidrotundo.com
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND
www.davidrotundo.com
David blows harp as if possessed by the ghosts of
Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and George Harmonica Smith. Combined with
his great voice, mesmerizing stage performance and tight band this is the most
popular act to ever play BOTR @ The Cove and that’s why they’re back again for
2 nights. Get your tickets early for this one.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
$60 DINNER & SHOW
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED
Book ahead – most shows sell out in advance
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Well-priced accommodation available at the Cove and nearby B&Bs
More information including bios, YOUTUBE & song samples of the artists at
Book ahead – most shows sell out in advance
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Well-priced accommodation available at the Cove and nearby B&Bs
More information including bios, YOUTUBE & song samples of the artists at
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KINGSTON BLUES
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River City
Junction
The Standeasy @
the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday,
September 28 @ 8:30 pm; $5.00 @ door
River
City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power trio, long steeped in the
traditional roots of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend of old school
Chicago Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic
cocktail that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots,
River City Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with elements of
yesteryear yet remains distinctively their own.
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BLUES BANDS OF
ONTARIO SERIES
The Standeasy @ the
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturdays (see below)
@ 8:30 pm; $3.00 @ door
This
extremely successful series presents blues bands from all across Ontario. These
are some of the very best bands in the province; most of them have had
incredible success in their own cities but have yet to crack the national
scene. This is a great opportunity to see some high quality blues bands that
you would not normally get to see - and for just $3 - you just can't find a
better way to spend the first Saturday of each month - hope to see you there.
The
Fall Line-up for the Blues Bands Ontario Series
Saturday,
October 5 Lil Blues Pill (Toronto)
Saturday, November 2 Three Times Lucky (Ottawa)
Saturday, December 7 Shawn Dore Band (Toronto)
More
shows coming in the new year.
Kingston Blues
Society
613-384-8168
info@kingstonbluessociety.ca
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Doc MacLean
The Standeasy @
the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Thursday, October
8 @ 8:30 pm; $10.00 @ door
Doc has toured and performed with artists as diverse as Peg Leg Sam the
Medicine Show Man, Blind John Davis, Sunnyland Slim, Little Brother Montgomery,
Rev Pearly Brown, Colin Linden, Mose Scarlett, the Carter Family, and Sam
Chatmon.
With Colin Linden, he became a popular opener for Sonny Terry &
Brownie McGhee, Muddy Waters, and John Hammond.
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KINGSTON REGULAR
EVENTS
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KBS Monthly Jam
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Third Saturday each
month @ 8:30 pm, $3 at the door
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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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, September 29
– OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Road To Memphis winner & New Blues Next week, October
6 – 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 2013. 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). Stream and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html.
Ron is always happy to hear from listeners at ronsweetman@kalixo.com
This week, September
25 – Martial Solal & Henri Texier: In his introductory program, new Co-Host
Jean-Michel Labatut will feature the recordings of pianist Martial Solal and
bassist Henri Texier.
Next week, October 2 – Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases chosen by Ron
Sweetman. Will include singers Fawn Fritzen, Eugenie Jones & Lucy Smith,
pianist Art Hodes, and small groups Doubt Trio, Roby Glod 4, The Group, Living
By Lanterns, Savoy Brown & Spin Doctors.
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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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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Saturday, October 5
BLT @ Sonny’s Bar & Grill
Wicked Grin & Wicked Mercy @ the
Rainbow
Sunday, October 6
Brian Downey hosts the Open Jam @
the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Friday, October 11
Indelible Shameless Blues @ Danby's Bar and Grill, Munster Hamlet
Sunday, October 13
Maria Hawkins hosts the Open Jam @
the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Friday, October 18
Indelible Shameless Blues @ the Carleton Tavern
Sunday, October 20
4 Rent hosts the Open Jam @ the
Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Wednesday, October 23
Dawg Day Afternoon @ the Rainbow, 9
pm
Thursday, October 24
Dan Deslauriers @ the Mill Street
Brew Pub, 8-11 pm
Sunday, October 27
River City Junction hosts the Open
Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
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