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It’s
always wise to check with
the venue
to confirm the show!
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OTTAWA BLUES &
FOLK FESTIVALS
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Ottawa Artist Submissions
RBC Bluesfest and CityFolk Festival
are now accepting submissions from local
artists for 2016.
All
Ottawa-region artists are invited to submit to play RBC
Bluesfest in July and/or CityFolk Festival (Marvest) in September. The
deadline for submissions is midnight,
January 31, 2016.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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James
Armstrong
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday,
December 12 @ 9:30 pm
James Armstrong has a confident stage
presence that combines grace with mischief. Few blues artists know how to play
the crowd as James can, shifting dynamics from a whisper to a growl. Wherever
he travels around the world, his magnetism continues to hush a noisy rabble or
entire a crowd to follow him out into the street or down the length of a beach.
Little wonder he’s been dubbed: The Ambassador of the Blues.
His latest CD “Guitar Angels” was
released on Catfood Records. In 2014 it was awarded “Best Traditional Release”
by Blues411.
**********
Jason Rosenblatt
CD release for “Wiseman’s Rag”
Gigspace
Performance Studio, 953 Gladstone Avenue.
Saturday, December 12 @ 7:30 pm
613-729-0693 for tickets
CD review by Mike
Regenstreif http://frfb.blogspot.ca/
Jason Rosenblatt is
well established as the leader of Shtreiml, the Montreal-based klezmer
band, and Jump Babylon, a rock band whose songs centre on Jewish themes.
But, on Wiseman’s Rag, Jason steps away from those projects to
feature his own compositions, drawing on jazz, blues and roots music
influences.
Jason is an innovative
harmonica player who also plays piano and organ, sings, and offers some
terrific playing as he surrounds himself with a tight quartet, including
guitarist Joe Grass, bassist Joel Kerr and drummer Evan
Tighe.
The album kicks off with the
title track, an infectious swing tune on which Jason’s harmonica playfully
interacts with Joe’ guitar. It’s one of several tunes in the 13-song set named
for streets in the Mile End/Outremont area of Montreal. Others include
“Fairmount Blues,” a jazzy blues tune that again has Jason and Joe delightfully
trading licks; “Waltz Querbes,” a slower piece that features some nice work by
Jason on harmonica and Joel on the bass; and “Hutchison,” a contemplative jazz
tune on which each of the musicians gets time to stretch out.
Among the tracks that
showcase Jason as a singer are “Cold Outside,” a jumping blues about the
weather at this time of year; “You’ll Take the Highway,” a Chicago-style blues
song; and the rollicking “You’ll Miss Me.”
The Jason Rosenblatt Quartet
will launch Wiseman’s Rag in Ottawa on Saturday, December 12, 7:30 pm, at Gigspace Performance Studio,
953 Gladstone Avenue. Call 613-729-0693 for tickets.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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The 22nd edition of Virée Blues Boréale
presents Mistysa, Guy Bélanger & Dawn Tyler Watson
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC
Wednesday, December 9 @ 8 pm; $20
Ottawa Blues Society members - $15 with OBS card
We advertised an album
launch ... unfortunately inspiration is not to be commanded! Steps to
create a work need to progress at a certain speed ... which does not always fit
the deadlines. That means that the foreseen launch becomes a pre-launch,
without an actual CD ... which is still in the last steps prior to its
release. But the content is all here and ready! Some of the guests
featured on the CD (Guy Belanger, Dawn Tyler Watson) will be present so that
this pre-launch without the actual new CD “Color Blues”, will be a major event!
Accompanied by Simon Daigle on bass, Jonathan Gendreau on guitar and Simon Galipeau on drums, Virée Blues presents Mistysa, with guests including Lys Blues, Maple Blues, Felix and Jutra much-awarded artist, Guy Bélanger and prestigious award-winning artist, Dawn Tyler Watson.
Accompanied by Simon Daigle on bass, Jonathan Gendreau on guitar and Simon Galipeau on drums, Virée Blues presents Mistysa, with guests including Lys Blues, Maple Blues, Felix and Jutra much-awarded artist, Guy Bélanger and prestigious award-winning artist, Dawn Tyler Watson.
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James Armstrong Blues Band
Wilno Tavern, Wilno ON
Sunday, December 13 @ 2 pm; tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door
Veteran L.A. session
musician who has backed Rickie Lee Jones, Chaka Khan, Keb Mo and Jan & Dean
and all the Blues Greats from Albert, Freddie and BB King to Buddy Guy.
"With a skintight band and a well-balanced combination of fire, technical proficiency, and taste, Armstrong continues on his way to the upper echelon of contemporary blues artists."...Rolling Stone
"With a skintight band and a well-balanced combination of fire, technical proficiency, and taste, Armstrong continues on his way to the upper echelon of contemporary blues artists."...Rolling Stone
This is going to be and
incredible show, James' talent as a true Fender Strat, tasty Blues Player is
well known across the world. Let's fill the Tavern and show James how much we
appreciate him coming all the way to Wilno, only 2 Canadian stops on this run!
Time to Dance, gather together and celebrate the holiday season at the Wilno!
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday &
Saturday, December 11-12
MonkeyJunk @ the Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 pm
Saturday, December 12
Ball and Chain & the Wreckers @ Irene’s Pub
Sunday, December 13
Steve Thomas Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4 pm
Blues and Company @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Bumpin’ Binary @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost) EVERY WEEK
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Steve Marriner
& Pauly Roberto
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Tuesdays in
December, starting December 8; 9:30 pm, no cover
Country/Blues/Bluegrass
**********
Jeff and Shane
Tuesdays in the Irish Village
Heart & Crown,
Byward Market, Clarence Street
Every other Tuesday
Every
other Tuesday, you can find Jeff Rogers accompanied by Shane McEwan playing at
The Heart and Crown Downtown.
**********
The Jam @ Kaffé
1870, Wakefield QC
Every Wednesday @ 9
pm, no cover
6
rotating hosts, each specializing in a different genre
**********
John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette
(The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 8 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:
December 10 – Peter Newsom
December
17 – Ed Hart
January
7 – Jed Rached
January
14 – Conor Gains
January
21 – Bill & Tonia
January
28 – Scott Allan Amy
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Black & Blue
Thursdays
Black Irish Pub, 15
Selkirk Street
Every other
Thursday, 7 pm; no cover
The
Capital's "Grand Daddy" of shuffle, Brian Downey on drums, Blue
String Guitar Slinger Clint
Everson on the guitar and Maren
Molthan on bass. Expect some down ‘n' dirty singing from all three of them. We
are stoked to watch how these three amazing artists and multi-talented
"music royalty" work their concern over the eternal 12 bars -
Committed to the style and feel of the original performers, with a little bit
of their own flavour thrown in for good measure, this trio is guaranteed to get
you movin' in all the right places. Drop in often because no two nights will be
the same. Special guests will sit in regularly, making it a melting pot for great talent in this city, all of this
with one purpose in mind... your total enjoyment!
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Jeff Rogers
SALT, 345 Preston
Street
Fridays, 9:30 pm
Every other
Saturday, 9:30 pm
Friday and
alternate Saturday Nights in a gorgeous Piano Lounge, find Jeff singing all
kinds of music, playing a nice new grand piano, while drinking fabulous
cocktails.
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The Allaire Show
with John Allaire & special
guests
Quinn’s Ale House,
1070 Bank Street
Last Saturday of
the month, 3-5 pm
Songs and stories from around the world.
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Jeff Rogers
Deacon Brodie’s,
247 Elgin Street
Every Sunday, 2-6
pm
Every
Sunday afternoon, you can find Jeff playing some tunes at Deacon Brodie's on
Elgin.
Downtown
Ottawa, come for brunch (till 2pm) and then stay for tunes as Jeff takes
requests and kicks off your Sunday Funday!
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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).
**********
Sunday Blues, 6-9
pm, no cover
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street (at MacLaren)
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VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
2015
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The 22nd edition of Virée Blues Boréale
at Bar Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC
Every second Wednesday @ 8 pm; $20
Ottawa Blues Society members - $15 with OBS card
Wednesday, December 9 – Mistysa, Guy Bélanger, Dawn Tyler Watson
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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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Blues On The Rideau
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Dinner & Show
Fundraisers
Once a month 7-11 pm; $65
Blues On The Rideau is a Dinner and Show Fundraiser
Series that has been running at The Cove Country Inn in Westport, Ontario for
the past 10 years. The shows start in September and run once a month through to
May (December excluded) and feature some of the best Blues bands in Canada (and
a few American ones too). It has come to be recognized as one of the
premier Blues Series in Canada. Every show is a fundraiser for a different
local charity. To date the Series has raised over $55,000. The goal for this
season is another $5K.
The Cove Inn is located in the beautiful village of Westport on Upper Rideau Lake - about a 90 minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston. All BOTR shows run from 7 to 11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner. The staff at The Cove are very friendly and the venue is small, intimate and relaxed. After dinner you get to see and dance to the bands up close and personal – the way Blues is best enjoyed – all for a very reasonable price – $65 (plus tax). There are door prize giveaways at every show and 2 Grand Prizes drawn at the end of the season from all of the Comment Cards filled in by attendees over the year.
The Cove Inn is located in the beautiful village of Westport on Upper Rideau Lake - about a 90 minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston. All BOTR shows run from 7 to 11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner. The staff at The Cove are very friendly and the venue is small, intimate and relaxed. After dinner you get to see and dance to the bands up close and personal – the way Blues is best enjoyed – all for a very reasonable price – $65 (plus tax). There are door prize giveaways at every show and 2 Grand Prizes drawn at the end of the season from all of the Comment Cards filled in by attendees over the year.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required and it is wise to
book well ahead especially if you want to stay overnight. Rooms at The
Cove and nearby B&Bs and motels frequently sell out for Blues nights. Call
The Cove at 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN to reserve.
More info on the Series, including Bios, LINKS to
websites and YOU TUBES of all the artists can be found at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
2015/16 SEASON – our 11th year!
January 22 & 23
From Hamilton
From Hamilton
STEVE STRONGMAN BAND
A fabulous guitarist, singer/songwriter and showman - Juno Award winner and Maple Blues Award winner in the categories of Best Guitarist, Songwriter, Recording, Electric Act, Acoustic Act and Entertainer. His 4th visit to The Cove and he’s become so popular we’re bringing him in for a 2 night stand this time!
PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST & THE WESTPORT ARTS COUNCIL
February 19
From Toronto
JACK DE KEYZER BAND
Jeff Healey called him “the finest Blues guitarist in Canada”. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner for Best Guitarist, Entertainer, Electric Act and Recording of the Year. One of the hardest working Bluesmen in the country with a great veteran band. This is Jack’s 7th visit to BOTR - unquestionably one of our favourites!
PROCEEDS TO ART BY THE LAKE WESTPORT
March 25
From Montreal
ANGEL FORREST BAND
With a career spanning 26 years and 8 albums to her credit Angel is recognized as one of the best female vocalists in Quebec. Now she’s become nationally and internationally famous. Last year she won the Maple Blues Award winner for Best Female Vocalist (her second in a row) and Best Songwriter. A colourful, flamboyant performer with a voice like Janis Joplin. Her first appearance at BOTR and we’re very pleased to have her!
PROCEEDS TO KICK IN FOR KIDS
April 22
From Montreal
RIA REECE BAND
A young, beautiful up-and-coming artist with a powerful, soulful voice who sings Blues, Jazz, Soul & R&B like Etta James & Koko Taylor. 4 Quebec Lys Blues Award nominations for her first album and a finalist in the 2014 Toronto Blues Society’s Talent Search. She hasn’t played outside of Quebec that often yet but that’s about to change – come and see her before she gets famous!
PROCEEDS TO 4-H CANADA
May 13
From Hamilton
HARRISON KENNEDY BAND
One of the best Soul/Blues/R&B singers this country has ever produced - period. Lead singer in the Detroit supergroup “Chairmen Of The Board” in the 1960s Harrison semi-retired when the band broke up, took a “real job” and only played Blues on the side for a few decades. He re-emerged full time in the early 2000s and since then he’s released 7 albums (4 of which earned Juno nominations), been nominated 15X for Maple Blues Awards and an American Blues Music Award. Harrison has been here twice before - now you get to see him with his full R&B band behind him. I guarantee this will be a night to remember. Reserve early!
PROCEEDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
A fabulous guitarist, singer/songwriter and showman - Juno Award winner and Maple Blues Award winner in the categories of Best Guitarist, Songwriter, Recording, Electric Act, Acoustic Act and Entertainer. His 4th visit to The Cove and he’s become so popular we’re bringing him in for a 2 night stand this time!
PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST & THE WESTPORT ARTS COUNCIL
February 19
From Toronto
JACK DE KEYZER BAND
Jeff Healey called him “the finest Blues guitarist in Canada”. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner for Best Guitarist, Entertainer, Electric Act and Recording of the Year. One of the hardest working Bluesmen in the country with a great veteran band. This is Jack’s 7th visit to BOTR - unquestionably one of our favourites!
PROCEEDS TO ART BY THE LAKE WESTPORT
March 25
From Montreal
ANGEL FORREST BAND
With a career spanning 26 years and 8 albums to her credit Angel is recognized as one of the best female vocalists in Quebec. Now she’s become nationally and internationally famous. Last year she won the Maple Blues Award winner for Best Female Vocalist (her second in a row) and Best Songwriter. A colourful, flamboyant performer with a voice like Janis Joplin. Her first appearance at BOTR and we’re very pleased to have her!
PROCEEDS TO KICK IN FOR KIDS
April 22
From Montreal
RIA REECE BAND
A young, beautiful up-and-coming artist with a powerful, soulful voice who sings Blues, Jazz, Soul & R&B like Etta James & Koko Taylor. 4 Quebec Lys Blues Award nominations for her first album and a finalist in the 2014 Toronto Blues Society’s Talent Search. She hasn’t played outside of Quebec that often yet but that’s about to change – come and see her before she gets famous!
PROCEEDS TO 4-H CANADA
May 13
From Hamilton
HARRISON KENNEDY BAND
One of the best Soul/Blues/R&B singers this country has ever produced - period. Lead singer in the Detroit supergroup “Chairmen Of The Board” in the 1960s Harrison semi-retired when the band broke up, took a “real job” and only played Blues on the side for a few decades. He re-emerged full time in the early 2000s and since then he’s released 7 albums (4 of which earned Juno nominations), been nominated 15X for Maple Blues Awards and an American Blues Music Award. Harrison has been here twice before - now you get to see him with his full R&B band behind him. I guarantee this will be a night to remember. Reserve early!
PROCEEDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Bands and dates are subject
to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Check the website or call The
Cove closer to the shows to confirm.
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com Sponsored by Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com and LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING
UP
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The Paul
Deslauriers Band
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday,
December 19 @ 9:30 pm
The Paul
DesLauriers Band is thrilled to announce that we have WON the Quebec to Memphis Contest held by
the Montreal
Blues Society! This
means that we have been chosen to represent the entire province of Quebec at
the prestigious International
Blues Challenge held annually in Memphis Tennessee and
hosted by The Blues Foundation.
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Music by the Bay Live presents
An Evening with Colin Linden
St. Francis Centre, 73
Church Street South, Ajax ON
Saturday, January 16 @ 8 pm; tickets $45 advance
Combine the head-turning
guitar skills with expressive vocals you get the whole picture – an artist
following his heart, making that emotional connection. Be part of that
connection with Colin Linden as Music by the Bay Live celebrates its 60th
show at St. Francis Centre in Ajax.
Colin Linden is known as a
musician’s musician, thanks to his work as a guitarist, singer and producer
with a diverse range of artists that includes Gregg Allman, Bruce Cockburn,
Diana Krall, Cassandra Wilson, Keb’ Mo’ and Rhiannon Giddens. Colin
Linden’s storied music career is nothing short of incredible. Producer (100
albums to his credit), songwriter (eight Juno Awards), multi-instrumentalist
(check out his current musical residency on the TV show Nashville),
collaborator (sideman to Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, he’s
also part of the Canadian roots supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) —
Linden is a man who lives and breathes music.
For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com
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WAY AHEAD in 2016
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Ben Racine Band
La Basoche, 120 rue
Principal, Gatineau
Friday, February 26
@ 8 pm
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Steve Hill &
Paul Reddick
Shenkman Arts
Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans
Friday, March
11
**********
Matt Andersen
NAC Southam Hall,
53 Elgin Street
Thursday, March 24
**********
Jerome Godboo
Jerome Godboo
La Basoche, 120 rue
Principal, Gatineau
Friday, March 25 @
8 pm
**********
Colin James
NAC Southam Hall,
53 Elgin Street
Saturday, April 2
**********
Michael Kaeshammer
NAC Theatre, 53
Elgin Street
Saturday, April 23
**********
Steve Strongman
La Basoche, 120 rue
Principal, Gatineau
Friday, May 27 @ 8
pm
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KINGSTON SPECIAL
EVENTS
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River City Junction
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, December 11 @ 8:30 pm; $5
@ the door
Featuring Caroline Addison on drums and vocals
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Swiftkick
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, December 18 @ 8:30 pm; $5
@ the door
Roadhouse
Rock and Blues
**********
Ryan Lewis and Friends
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, December 19 @ 8:30 pm;
$5 @ the door
Soul
and R&B
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Spencer Evans and his Funky
Friends
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, December 26 @ 8:30 pm;
$5 @ the door
Funk,
Soul & R&B
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Tas Cru
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, January 15 @ 8:30 pm; $10
in advance
reserve by
calling 613 384-8168 or
From NY –
Smokin Hot Blues
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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
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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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 13 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – New, Grammy & Christmas Blues with Liz
Sykes
Next week, December 20 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Blues Santa with Sue Gahrns
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
2015. 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
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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 35 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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The Bluesmobile
with Elwood Blues, CHEZ FM 106.1
Sundays 6-7 pm;
Wednesdays 11 pm – midnight
**********
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 7th year. It
can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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Sunday Morning Soul
with Johnny Max
Check www.sundaymorningsoul.com
for times … and you can hear the best in Brand New Blues, Roots, Soul and
R&B, each and every Sunday morning.
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Streaming great Blues, Roots,
Soul, R&B, Folk, East Coast and Celtic music across Canada and around the
world 24/7/365.
Check out their Canadian
Blues shows and hosts, including James Doran’s ‘Inside The Blues’, Brant
Zwicker’s ‘At The Crossroads’, along with Mark Stenzler's ‘Blues Zeppelin’ from
Switzerland … and lots more Canadian and international Blues shows.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, December 18
Holiday Blues Bash with the Steve Marriner Band @ the
Rainbow, 10 pm
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ Irene’s Pub
Blues and Company @ O’Reilly’s, Perth
Sunday, December 20
Wicked Grin hosts the Open Blues Jam (Benefit for the
Food Bank) @ the Rainbow, 4 pm
Bumpin’ Binary @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, December 27
River City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4 pm
John Carroll & the Epic Proportions @ the Black
Sheep Inn, 4:20 pm
Bumpin’ Binary @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Thursday, December
31
New Year’s Eve Bash with Wicked Grin @ Irene’s Pub
Saturday, January 2
Gary Slim Moore and the New Soul Project @ Black Sheep
Inn, 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 9
Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Friday, January 22
28th Annual R&B Fest, Part 1 @ Irene’s
Pub, 9:30 pm
Saturday, January
23
28th Annual R&B Fest, Part 2 @ Irene’s
Pub, 9:30 pm
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