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OBS ROAD TO MEMPHIS
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Congratulations to the band and duo who will represent the Ottawa Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN in January 2020:
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Congratulations to the band and duo who will represent the Ottawa Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN in January 2020:
Horojo
Trio – Jamie Holmes, Jeff Rogers & JW-Jones
Lucas Haneman
& Megan Laurence
And
congratulations to the OBS on another successful Road To Memphis Local Blues
Challenge!
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SPECIAL
EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Willie Nelson’s Birthday
Hosted by The Telegrams
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Monday, April 29,
8-11 pm; $10
Come
celebrate the birthday of one of the 20th century's greatest songwriters
and performers, Willie Nelson! The Telegrams will be taking the stage at
Irene's, hosting many special guests.
There
are very few performers who can bring a jaded old theatre crew to a hushed,
awed silence just by doing a microphone check - Sherri Harding is one of those
people. Whether with her group Sherri Harding and The Heat, The Divas, singing
amazing harmonies for The Cooper Brothers, or solo at Fatboys Smokehouse for
Sunday Brunch, Sherri's voice is part of the backdrop of the Ottawa music scene.
We're stoked to have Sherri join us for the Willie birthday party April 29th
at Irene's!
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Angelique Francis
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, May 4 @
8:30 pm; $10 advance, $15 at the door
Angelique
Francis is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician with talent that is way
beyond her years. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre
singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her
electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals.
She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues,
Soul, Folk, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Her diversity, passion and love of music can
be heard in all of her original compositions.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1100704076776174/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1100704076776174/
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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River City Junction
South Branch Bistro,
15 Clothier Street East, Kemptville ON
Thursday, May 2; 7-9
pm
Having
played well over a thousand shows, River City Junction is one of Canada’s
hardest working independent bands & is no stranger to the stage. They
regularly frequent many of the larger summer festivals including RBC Ottawa
Bluesfest, Westfest, Kingston’s Limestone City Bluesfest, Montreal’s
FestiBlues, Brockville’s Tall Ships Festival, 1000 Islands Jazz & Blues
Fest, Frankford Bluesfest, Porquis Bluesfest, Calabogie Bluesfest & also
perform regularly at legendary Canadian Blues Clubs such as The Rainbow Bistro,
Irene’s Pub & the Atomic Rooster in Ottawa, Bistro a Jojo in Montreal &
for the Kingston Blues Society at the RCHA.
With two albums released & a newly founded record label/recording studio recently purchased, named Tone King Records, they are working on re-releasing their first two albums as well as tracking the third & working on pre-production for the fourth.
With two albums released & a newly founded record label/recording studio recently purchased, named Tone King Records, they are working on re-releasing their first two albums as well as tracking the third & working on pre-production for the fourth.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Monday, April 29
Pianoman
Mondays with Jeff Rogers @ Queen St. Fare, 7 pm
Willie
Nelson’s Birthday Bash with the Telegrams @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Wednesday, May 1
The
Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s, 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 2
River
City Junction @ the South Branch Bistro, Kemptville, 7 pm
Friday, May 3
Al
Tambay @ the South Branch Bistro, Kemptville
Saturday, May 4
Al
Tambay @ the Waterfront Gastro Pub, Carleton Place, 3-6 pm
Angelique
Francis @ the Rainbow, 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 5
Al
Tambay @ Generations Inn, Carleton Place, 2-5 pm
Blues
& Company @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost)
EVERY WEEK
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Robert
Farrell
Daniel
O’Connell’s, 1211 Wellington Street
Mondays,
8:30–10 pm
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Mark’s Music
Mondays
Sandy Hill
Lounge & Grill
Mondays
@ 7 pm, starting October 15
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Tuesday
Night Jazz Jam
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays
@ 9 pm
Hosted
by the Beeched Wailers
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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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Dr Dave
Blues & Jazz
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Wednesdays,
4-7 pm; no cover
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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.
Hosted
by Corky Kealey and Vince Halfhide.
Special
guests:
May 2 – Terry Owen
May 9 – Steve Groves
May
16 – Spencer Scharf
May
23 – Niel Barrington
May
30 – Claire Bestland
June
6 – Ed Hart
June
13 – Clint Everson
June
20 – Ria Reece
June
27 – River City Junction
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Weekly
jazz jam
Options
Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays,
7-11 pm; no cover
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Open Jam
Pocketz,
1696 Carling Avenue
Fridays
@ 7:30 pm
Blues
and more … bring your friends, hear some great talent & join in in the fun.
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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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Sundays at Brothers
Brothers Beer Bistro,
366 Dalhousie Street
Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm
Come
and enjoy brunch prepared by Ottawa favorite Steve Mitton and enjoy the music
of John Carroll. Every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
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Jazz
Brunch with Peter Brown
Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen, Carp ON
Sundays,
11 am – 2 pm
Peter
says: “Wonderful food there and our music ain’t bad either.”
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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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Southern
Soul Sunday Brunch Buffet, @ 10 am & 2 pm
With Sherri
Harding
Fatboys
Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray Street
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Sunday
Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
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Sunday
Sessions, 9:30 pm, no cover
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
MAY –
Justin Duhaimes NoVuM
JUNE –
Birdie Whyte
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VIRÉE
BLUES MOOSEHEAD
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Virée Blues Moosehead
Le Petit Chicago, 50 promenade
du Portage, Gatineau QC
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
MONTHLY
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Blues On The Rideau
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Once a month 7-11 pm; $65 (buffet dinner,
dancing & door prizes included)
Advance
reservations required. Call The Cove 613-273-3636
Dinner & Show Fundraisers
Once a month September through May (December excluded).
Proceeds from each show support local charities.
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Well-priced accommodation available at The Cove, nearby B&Bs and motel
Westport is a beautiful historic town on the Rideau Waterway - a 90-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston.
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Well-priced accommodation available at The Cove, nearby B&Bs and motel
Westport is a beautiful historic town on the Rideau Waterway - a 90-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston.
2018-19 LINE-UP:
May 10, 2019 – Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
More info including artists’ Bios, links to their websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
BLUES ON THE
RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca
in cooperation
with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com
Perth
Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca
DAWG FM
Ottawa www.dawgfm.com
Ottawa
Blues Society www.ottawabluessociety.com
LAKE 88.1
Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
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MUSIC BY
THE BAY LIVE
AJAX, UXBRIDGE,
PORT PERRY
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Music By the Bay Live
presents
Mike Zito
St. Francis Centre; 78
Church Street South, Ajax
Saturday, May 11; 8-11:30
pm; $55 advance plus $4 charge & HST
There
may not be a more honest bluesman than Mike Zito, whose 15th album ‘First Class
Life’ comes out May 11 on RUF Records. The rocking yet poignant title track explores
his journey from addiction to sobriety and then musical recognition; he is a
two-time 2017 Blues Music Award nominee. Zito’s star has been on the rise of late
both solo and as a member of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, with bandmates Cyril
Neville, Devon Allman, Charlie Wooton and Yonrico Scott.
In addition to the press and Blues Music Award love, Zito has earned from fellow artists. Anders Osborne says, "I love Mike Zito! He's got that rare kinda voice that resonates in your soul. All his hardship, life experiences and kind heart oozes out of every note his sings. His guitar playing dances delicately between a contemporary blues virtuoso and an old fashion soul man. Mike continues to impress me with his straightforward and honest songwriting. His joy and grace shine through every record he makes."
In addition to the press and Blues Music Award love, Zito has earned from fellow artists. Anders Osborne says, "I love Mike Zito! He's got that rare kinda voice that resonates in your soul. All his hardship, life experiences and kind heart oozes out of every note his sings. His guitar playing dances delicately between a contemporary blues virtuoso and an old fashion soul man. Mike continues to impress me with his straightforward and honest songwriting. His joy and grace shine through every record he makes."
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SPECIAL
EVENTS COMING UP
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The Kingmakers
Westboro Legion,
389-391 Richmond Road
Friday, May 10; doors
7 pm, music 8-11 pm
The
Kingmakers welcome spring with an evening of danceable tunes at the classic ground
floor hall of the Westboro Legion.
Come on out and hop and bop like it's 1959 with The Kingmakers collection of classic covers and tunes from their 4 albums!
Come on out and hop and bop like it's 1959 with The Kingmakers collection of classic covers and tunes from their 4 albums!
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Al Wood Trio
South Branch Bistro,
15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON
Friday, May 10 @ 8:30
pm
For
this evening it will be a trio Woodsmen setup: Al Wood guitar; harmonica &
vocals; Laura Greenberg bass;
and Simon Meilleur drums.
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Live at Raven Street
Studios Concert Series:
The Chocolate Hot
Pockets
Raven Street Studios,
1540 Raven Avenue
Saturday, May 11; doors
8:30 pm, show 9 pm; 14+
$15
advance, $20 at the door TINYURL.COM/LIVERAVENETIX
Join
us for the first show in a new Ottawa concert series, Live at Raven Street!
Presented by Jacob Vargas Audio and Raven Street Studios, our first musical guests The Chocolate Hot Pockets will be recording a live video EP featuring new never-before-heard originals and covers.
For this concert we have a capacity of 45 audience members, so buying your tickets in advance is the way to go.
The Chocolate Hot Pockets are a four-piece groove band based out of Ottawa whose irresistible rhythmic pulse has made them a live favourite. Specializing in original music and reinterpretations of fatback funk, jazz, and neo soul, they're unlike anything else you've heard.
www.thechocolatehotpockets.com
https://www.facebook.com/thechocolatehotpockets/
Equipment provided by Long & McQuade
https://www.ravenstreet.com/
Presented by Jacob Vargas Audio and Raven Street Studios, our first musical guests The Chocolate Hot Pockets will be recording a live video EP featuring new never-before-heard originals and covers.
For this concert we have a capacity of 45 audience members, so buying your tickets in advance is the way to go.
The Chocolate Hot Pockets are a four-piece groove band based out of Ottawa whose irresistible rhythmic pulse has made them a live favourite. Specializing in original music and reinterpretations of fatback funk, jazz, and neo soul, they're unlike anything else you've heard.
www.thechocolatehotpockets.com
https://www.facebook.com/thechocolatehotpockets/
Equipment provided by Long & McQuade
https://www.ravenstreet.com/
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KINGS w/Jon Christink
The Royal Theatre, 75
King Street East, Gananoque ON
Saturday, May 11;
7:30-10:30 pm
Performing
with a true Ottawa Valley music spirit and built around a deep rural banjo and
"At Folsom Prison" strum from a Gretsch and a Stella parlour guitar, it's always going to be an evening of
crucial songs that feel and sound indelible, restless and bluesy. Slide guitar,
Renfrew County life, and a commitment to bring their critically acclaimed
original songs to towns, cities and juke joints of Ontario. Watch and listen to
"Woodpile" by KINGS on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/206699304
Catch-up with KINGS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsrenfrewcounty/
Ace multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and Renfrew County rebel son, Jon Christink, takes his artistry to the Royal Theatre. C'mon out and support damn fine independent Ontario music by a true gent and talent. See everyone there! www.jonchristink.com
Catch-up with KINGS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsrenfrewcounty/
Ace multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and Renfrew County rebel son, Jon Christink, takes his artistry to the Royal Theatre. C'mon out and support damn fine independent Ontario music by a true gent and talent. See everyone there! www.jonchristink.com
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Al Lerman
Heartwood Restaurant,
Combermere ON
Sunday, May 12,
7-9:30 pm; $25, only 30 tickets available
Al
Lerman, 2-time Juno Award Winner plays a very intimate show at The Heartwood
Restaurant in Combermere on Sunday, May 12 at 7 pm-Mother's Day! The Heartwood
will have a special menu for the evening. Phone 613-756-9169 for dinner
reservation (preferred seating) and for tickets.
Bluesman Al Lerman is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and leader of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a solid career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar and rack harmonica.
An engaging and skilled artist, he is regarded among the top harmonica players in the country and his prowess on the instrument has earned him no less than ten Maple Blues Award nominations. His harp and wailing tenor saxophone can be heard on countless recordings/live sessions with some of the best in the blues. A soulful musician with an impressive catalogue of well-crafted songs and a wry wit to boot, Al casts a magical spell on his audience wherever he goes.
Bluesman Al Lerman is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and leader of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a solid career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar and rack harmonica.
An engaging and skilled artist, he is regarded among the top harmonica players in the country and his prowess on the instrument has earned him no less than ten Maple Blues Award nominations. His harp and wailing tenor saxophone can be heard on countless recordings/live sessions with some of the best in the blues. A soulful musician with an impressive catalogue of well-crafted songs and a wry wit to boot, Al casts a magical spell on his audience wherever he goes.
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Westport Food Bank
Benefit
with Morgan Davis –
History of the Blues
The Cove Country Inn,
Westport ON
Tuesday, May 14, 6-8
pm; free admission
Come
have a bite to eat and a drink and learn about the history of blues music in
America from one of the greatest living Blues music storytellers in Canada.
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Tony D Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, May 18 @ 9
pm; $15
Tony
D is a staple on Ottawa's blues music scene. Although these days he is kept
busy touring with the JUNO winning band MonkeyJunk, when he's home, Tony D
brings out his larger blues band and ROCKS the RAINBOW.
Advance
tickets: https://www.ticketweb.ca/search?q=rainbow+bistro
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The Rock Steadies
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, May 18 @
9:30 pm
Debut
show for 'The Rock Steadies'. A 7-piece stacked Party Band providing you with
some of the best Soul / Funk / R'n'B from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s!
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Victor Nesrallah
CD Release “Once A
Rebel”
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, May 22 @ 8
pm; $10 at the door, $20 includes CD.
Advance tickets available at
Live
Performance featuring songs from his latest release “Once a Rebel”. Joining
Victor on stage, longtime bandmate Keith Snider on fiddle and banjo. Read the
stellar revue from Blues Roots Radio https://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/album-review-victor-nesrallah
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With Respect – A Tribute
to Aretha Franklin
by DeeDee Butters
LIVE on Elgin,
Thursday, May 23;
8-11 pm; $17 advance, $20 at the door
Canadian
singer DeeDee Butters brings together the hottest soul talent from the National
Capital region to pay homage to the Queen of Soul.
Deeply influenced by Franklin’s style, DeeDee possesses a powerful and expressive 3-octave soprano voice that deftly recalls the agility and range of Aretha. Her interpretation of this legacy repertoire expresses the anthemic spirit of the original tunes as she charms the audience to share in the moment. DeeDee brings her improvisational ethos to the frontline while the show cooks on high heat with gospel soul-sister backups, searing brass solos, tingling piano riffs, soaring guitar melodies, all set against a driving energetic backbone of drum and bass.
Arranged and directed by bassist and composer Andrew Burns and pianist Nic Carey, the show features Aretha’s greatest hits played by Ottawa’s best talent:
Andrew Burns – Bass
Nic Carey – Keys
Alex McFarlane – Drums
David Campell – Guitar
Iyono Ede – Backing vocals
Zeke Gross – Saxaphone
Kelly Craig - Trumpet
DeeDee’s remarkable voice has been played on CBC Radio in Canada and around the world (WA12 UK, LRD Radio France, Big Indie Giant South Africa). A founding member of The PepTides, DeeDee can also be found playing with Canadian Southern Rock outfit The Cooper Brothers, Amanda Rheaume, Rebecca Noelle, Destiny Funk Band, and many others.
Deeply influenced by Franklin’s style, DeeDee possesses a powerful and expressive 3-octave soprano voice that deftly recalls the agility and range of Aretha. Her interpretation of this legacy repertoire expresses the anthemic spirit of the original tunes as she charms the audience to share in the moment. DeeDee brings her improvisational ethos to the frontline while the show cooks on high heat with gospel soul-sister backups, searing brass solos, tingling piano riffs, soaring guitar melodies, all set against a driving energetic backbone of drum and bass.
Arranged and directed by bassist and composer Andrew Burns and pianist Nic Carey, the show features Aretha’s greatest hits played by Ottawa’s best talent:
Andrew Burns – Bass
Nic Carey – Keys
Alex McFarlane – Drums
David Campell – Guitar
Iyono Ede – Backing vocals
Zeke Gross – Saxaphone
Kelly Craig - Trumpet
DeeDee’s remarkable voice has been played on CBC Radio in Canada and around the world (WA12 UK, LRD Radio France, Big Indie Giant South Africa). A founding member of The PepTides, DeeDee can also be found playing with Canadian Southern Rock outfit The Cooper Brothers, Amanda Rheaume, Rebecca Noelle, Destiny Funk Band, and many others.
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The LymeHope Benefit
Concert
With Tara Shannon and
Special Guests The Commotions
NAC, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday, May 23,
7-10 pm; tickets $40
The
inaugural LymeHope Benefit Concert to raise awareness and funds toward
continuing LymeHope's efforts in providing education and outreach to patients,
medical professionals, leaders across industries and the general public as well
as advancing the knowledge and research into Lyme & related diseases,
providing encouragement, hope and support to Canadian families struggling with
the devastating effects of these diseases and the challenges accessing care at
home.
Hosted by Ottawa’s Tara Shannon, together with LymeHope founders Sue Faber and Jennifer Kravis, the evening offers a mix and mingle starting at 7pm where guests will have access to information about Lyme Disease and can speak with members of the Lyme community including VOCAL Ottawa to learn more about the often misunderstood illness. The musical celebration starts at 8pm with a performance by the event host, country-soul singer/songwriter Shannon, who will share her own journey with Lyme through songs and stories. Special guests, The Commotions, Ottawa’s original 10 piece soul/funk/R&B band will bring the audience to their feet doing what they do best - “reclaiming the spirit of soul” as musical director Brian Asselin has so aptly stated...which makes them a perfect musical fit for this event...as Lyme Disease sufferers and their families are often trying to reclaim theirs.
All proceeds will be directed to LymeHope
Hosted by Ottawa’s Tara Shannon, together with LymeHope founders Sue Faber and Jennifer Kravis, the evening offers a mix and mingle starting at 7pm where guests will have access to information about Lyme Disease and can speak with members of the Lyme community including VOCAL Ottawa to learn more about the often misunderstood illness. The musical celebration starts at 8pm with a performance by the event host, country-soul singer/songwriter Shannon, who will share her own journey with Lyme through songs and stories. Special guests, The Commotions, Ottawa’s original 10 piece soul/funk/R&B band will bring the audience to their feet doing what they do best - “reclaiming the spirit of soul” as musical director Brian Asselin has so aptly stated...which makes them a perfect musical fit for this event...as Lyme Disease sufferers and their families are often trying to reclaim theirs.
All proceeds will be directed to LymeHope
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Jim Dan Dee, Marc
Bourgon & Cee Lawrence
Café Dekuf, 221
Rideau Street
Thursday, May 23, 8
pm – midnight
Since
birth, Jim has been a performer and a night owl; the perfect storm for the
creation of a full-time musician. As a child his parents had to put up with his
crooning deep into the wee hours of the night, something they could only
occasionally tolerate. As he grew in both talent and size, the support of his
family and friends towards his artistic endeavours increased and he is now a
confident and talented full-size performer. Jim is on a mission to bring great
songs to the people, because they deserve it. His influences are blues, modern
and psychedelic rock, with decades of original songwriting to back it up. In
his solo performances Jim plays a rhythmic combination of guitar, harmonica and
foot percussion that fills up a room and has people singing along and drinking
in the sounds. Full-band electric or Solo acoustic, the Jim Dan Dee show is an
experience that leaves the audience feeling richer for having had it.
Marc Bourgon is the singer of Ottawa rock stalwarts Iconoclast and Dead Air Republic. After a disastrous cheese grating accident on tour in Brockville, Marc was banned from playing guitar in public by authorities. However, after years of intense therapy and probation he secretly began to book acoustic solo shows, eager to dazzle the audience with his mastery of the D-chord. Expect to hear all the Iconoclast and DAR hits, peppered with select original ditties penned by others and changed ever so slightly so he can say he wrote them. Also, crowds at his mom’s house are raving over his extended instrumental mandolin performance of Side B of Aldo Nova’s classic second album “Subject... Aldo Nova”. Visit Marc on Instagram @iconovox and Twitter @iconovoxx.
Cee Lawrence is a country singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Canada who writes funny songs about her life. Inspired by Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves. Visit Cee at http://www.ceelawrence.com.
Marc Bourgon is the singer of Ottawa rock stalwarts Iconoclast and Dead Air Republic. After a disastrous cheese grating accident on tour in Brockville, Marc was banned from playing guitar in public by authorities. However, after years of intense therapy and probation he secretly began to book acoustic solo shows, eager to dazzle the audience with his mastery of the D-chord. Expect to hear all the Iconoclast and DAR hits, peppered with select original ditties penned by others and changed ever so slightly so he can say he wrote them. Also, crowds at his mom’s house are raving over his extended instrumental mandolin performance of Side B of Aldo Nova’s classic second album “Subject... Aldo Nova”. Visit Marc on Instagram @iconovox and Twitter @iconovoxx.
Cee Lawrence is a country singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Canada who writes funny songs about her life. Inspired by Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves. Visit Cee at http://www.ceelawrence.com.
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Sonny Slide Maddams
plays Pre-War Blues
Log Drive Café, 2 Monk
Street
Friday, May 24,
7:30-9:30 pm; $10
"Sonny
Slide Maddams" is a musician from Kingston ON who has been playing music
for over 50 years. A slide guitarist, Sonny's specialty is Roots and Blues
music, performing on such instruments as National Resophonic guitars, lap steel,
acoustic guitar, and banjitar.
Sonny Slide’s music goes way back to the 1920s, playing the classics of Blues masters such as Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Bukka White, and Sleepy John Estes, as well as contemporary blues and originals.
Sonny Slide’s music goes way back to the 1920s, playing the classics of Blues masters such as Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Bukka White, and Sleepy John Estes, as well as contemporary blues and originals.
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NAC Presents
Bobby Bazini
National Arts Centre Southam
Hall, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday, May 30 @ 8
pm; tickets starting at $44.75
Inspired
by months of travel and exploration around the world, Bobbi Bazini returns with
his latest collection of songs. Having established himself as one of Canada’s
exciting songwriters with ‘I Wonder’ and ‘C'est La Vie’, his 4th album,
“Summer Is Gone”, asks us to delve deeper into the mellifluous realms of his creative
universe. Expect a revelatory live show as he showcases his latest opus and
revisits his already classic canon. Having spent the last year writing all over
the world from LA to London and to Berlin with celebrated songwriters the likes
of Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, James Morrison) amongst others, Bobby Bazini is back
with new music and new tour dates.
Recently
winning SOCAN’s Pop Music Award (Anglophone) for his timeless ‘C’est La Vie’ the
Quebec native is currently in the studio recording his forthcoming album and in
his own words “I can’t wait to be performing them to you for the first time
very soon!” Celebrated ever since his first album “Better In Time” up to his
most recent album “Summer Is Gone,” the tour will see Bobby perform his most
well-known songs and his new material. Travelling from his home as far west as
Vancouver and far east as Europe, the globe trotting singer-songwriter has even
been invited to perform as a special guest at this year’s Zermatt Unplugged
festival, a historic festival taking place underneath the famous Matterhorn in
the Swiss alps.
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Clint Everson Solo
Daniel O’Connell’s
Irish Pub, 1211 Wellington Street West
Friday, May 31, 9 pm –
1 am; $10 at the door; no cover
Ottawa
based singer-songwriter, Clint Everson, brings his soulful and contemporary
original music and blues infused covers to Daniel O ‘Connell’s in Hintonburg.
Clint will be performing with a number of guests throughout the night for maximum entertainment. Rumour has it the bartender is celebrating a birthday so you know the drinks will be flowing (responsibly of course!)
Clint will be performing with a number of guests throughout the night for maximum entertainment. Rumour has it the bartender is celebrating a birthday so you know the drinks will be flowing (responsibly of course!)
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The Happening ARTSPARK
Parkdale Park
Saturday, June 1; 10
am – 10 pm
We
are excited to collaborate with Hintonburg
Community Association ArtsPark once again to make one jam-packed
family-friendly party at Parkdale Park! Join us for a variety of performances
and activities from morning to night, including live music, artisan crafts,
dance performances, tons of interactive kids' activities, and an art throwdown.
We will have food by Seed to Sausage
General Store, Carleton Tavern,
The Merry Dairy, and craft
beer gardens featuring Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
and Vimy Brewing Company.
As always, admission is free! We will be collecting donations to fund arts grants/activities for the #WellingtonWest community. Cash only for food and drink. Mark your calendars for our volunteer-run community event from 10am to 10pm!
Artisan Craft Market 10am to 4pm (https://goo.gl/TvYVeK)
2019 Main Stage Line Up
10:00-10:45am Rock Choir (Street of Rock)
11:00-11:45am Hey Buster
12:00pm-2:00pm The Flava Factory Battle (sponsored by Les Moulins La Fayette Hintonburg) [details below]
2:00-2:45pm Slo' Tom and The Handsome Devils
3:00-3:45pm Ray Harris - Ameri-Canadiana Singer/Songwriter
4:00pm-6:45pm Art Throw Down (sponsored by Wallack's Art Supplies)
7:00-7:45pm Shame 106
8:00-8:45pm Halfcocked & Lonesome
9:00-10:00pm Lucky Ron (Kathleen Muise Lucky Ron)
There is something for everyone, so stop by and celebrate what makes Wellington West unique!
FREE/MUSIC/$DRINKS/$FOOD/$ART/$CRAFT MARKET
HUGE thank you to all of our 2019 sponsors and partners!
Wellington West BIA -- GOLD SPONSOR
Desjardins Wellington West -- SILVER SPONSOR
Kitchissippi Times-- MEDIA SPONSOR
The Hintonburg Public House
CharacterCreative
Parkdale Food Centre
Les Moulins La Fayette Hintonburg
Wallack's Art Supplies
Freestyle Dance Battle 12pm to 2pm
Flava Factory is proud to host an all ages Freestyle Dance Battle this year. Toss your name into the mix for a chance to groove and move your way to the number one spot, taking home the prize pack, and bragging rights! Watch or dance with us in front of the main stage. For info, contact sami.elkout@gmail.com.
*This Battle is sponsored by Les Moulins La Fayette Hintonburg.*
The Happening ArtsPark Art Throw Down 4pm-6pm
Watch local artists create live art through diverse media in front of your eyes and vote for your favourite. Artists can apply to participate (open until April 19): https://goo.gl/cztcuc
*This event is sponsored by Wallack's Art Supplies.*
As always, admission is free! We will be collecting donations to fund arts grants/activities for the #WellingtonWest community. Cash only for food and drink. Mark your calendars for our volunteer-run community event from 10am to 10pm!
Artisan Craft Market 10am to 4pm (https://goo.gl/TvYVeK)
2019 Main Stage Line Up
10:00-10:45am Rock Choir (Street of Rock)
11:00-11:45am Hey Buster
12:00pm-2:00pm The Flava Factory Battle (sponsored by Les Moulins La Fayette Hintonburg) [details below]
2:00-2:45pm Slo' Tom and The Handsome Devils
3:00-3:45pm Ray Harris - Ameri-Canadiana Singer/Songwriter
4:00pm-6:45pm Art Throw Down (sponsored by Wallack's Art Supplies)
7:00-7:45pm Shame 106
8:00-8:45pm Halfcocked & Lonesome
9:00-10:00pm Lucky Ron (Kathleen Muise Lucky Ron)
There is something for everyone, so stop by and celebrate what makes Wellington West unique!
FREE/MUSIC/$DRINKS/$FOOD/$ART/$CRAFT MARKET
HUGE thank you to all of our 2019 sponsors and partners!
Wellington West BIA -- GOLD SPONSOR
Desjardins Wellington West -- SILVER SPONSOR
Kitchissippi Times-- MEDIA SPONSOR
The Hintonburg Public House
CharacterCreative
Parkdale Food Centre
Les Moulins La Fayette Hintonburg
Wallack's Art Supplies
Freestyle Dance Battle 12pm to 2pm
Flava Factory is proud to host an all ages Freestyle Dance Battle this year. Toss your name into the mix for a chance to groove and move your way to the number one spot, taking home the prize pack, and bragging rights! Watch or dance with us in front of the main stage. For info, contact sami.elkout@gmail.com.
*This Battle is sponsored by Les Moulins La Fayette Hintonburg.*
The Happening ArtsPark Art Throw Down 4pm-6pm
Watch local artists create live art through diverse media in front of your eyes and vote for your favourite. Artists can apply to participate (open until April 19): https://goo.gl/cztcuc
*This event is sponsored by Wallack's Art Supplies.*
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Syndicated Blues
The British, 71 rue
Principale, Gatineau QC
Thursday, June 6;
8-11 pm
Syndicated
Blues is a blues band from Gatineau, QC established may 2010 with Ken MacMillan
(drums,Vocals) Mike Berndt (Bass,Vocals) Marc Charbonneau (Harp,Vocals) & Ron Holdich (Guitar,Vocals). A great lineup of keyboard
players including Carl Bastien, Normand D'Aoust, Eric Sauvé & Nic Carey
have played with the band. Our songs include Born in Chicago, Let Me Love You
Baby, Rock Me Baby...to name a few.
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#ILLBOK 4 DFID
presents
Purple & Blues
Horticulture
Building, Landsdowne Park
Friday, June 7 @ 6 pm
#ILLBOK 4 DIFD's fundraising
event will be supporting the DIFD (The Daron Fund) foundation under The Royal
Ottawa Mental Health Center.
DIFD is a youth-driven program focused on raising awareness and inspiring conversations around youth mental health. Created by friends and family of Daron Richardson who lost her life at the young age of 14.
DIFD is inspired by hope for a future where young people will reach out for help without fear or shame. DIFD supports programs and initiatives aimed at transforming youth mental health.
The event is titled 'Purple and Blues', which got its name as a result of purple being the color representing DIFD. Blues is the style of music JW Jones is known for.
The combination of Purple and Blues also alludes to the mental bruising the Youth of Canada are currently facing.
JW-Jones is a 2 x Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, IBC Winner, JUNO Nominee, Maple Blues Award Nominee for 2018. Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows! JW Jones & Friends will be joined by the HOROJO Trio featuring Jeff Rogers.
There will be a well stocked silent auction, food, beverages and other events going on to raise funds for DIFD. This will be a fun, memorable event for all. Tickets are limited. Get yours now!
www.illbok.ca
#ILLBOK4DIFD
www.difd.com
www.jw-jones.com
DIFD is a youth-driven program focused on raising awareness and inspiring conversations around youth mental health. Created by friends and family of Daron Richardson who lost her life at the young age of 14.
DIFD is inspired by hope for a future where young people will reach out for help without fear or shame. DIFD supports programs and initiatives aimed at transforming youth mental health.
The event is titled 'Purple and Blues', which got its name as a result of purple being the color representing DIFD. Blues is the style of music JW Jones is known for.
The combination of Purple and Blues also alludes to the mental bruising the Youth of Canada are currently facing.
JW-Jones is a 2 x Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, IBC Winner, JUNO Nominee, Maple Blues Award Nominee for 2018. Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows! JW Jones & Friends will be joined by the HOROJO Trio featuring Jeff Rogers.
There will be a well stocked silent auction, food, beverages and other events going on to raise funds for DIFD. This will be a fun, memorable event for all. Tickets are limited. Get yours now!
www.illbok.ca
#ILLBOK4DIFD
www.difd.com
www.jw-jones.com
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Steve Hill
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, June 8 @ 9
pm; $20
When
it comes to one-man bands, guitarist and singer extraordinaire Steve Hill has
no limits. The truest definition of a one-man band, Hill performs standing up
while singing and playing guitar, his feet playing bass drum, snare drum,
hi-hats and with a drum stick fused to the head of his trusty guitar, any other
percussion within reach. An overnight sensation 20 years in the making, Steve
Hill is an ambitious and raucous force to be reckoned with on the Canadian and
international blues-rock scene. The one-man band style has made him the top
star in the Canadian blues scene right now. (Bob Mersereau, CBC) Steve Hill is
clearly in his element as a solo artist and one-man band, inviting listeners
into a world of musical madness in the form of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.
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“It’s A Date Night”
Garrett Mason with special
guest poet J.G. Lutes
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Sunday, June 9 @ 3
pm; $10
One
of Canada’s finest players, Garrett Mason was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by
his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian bluesman Dutch Mason. Dutch
stopped playing
guitar
before Garrett was born. Although he was not able to teach his son to play, he
certainly taught Garrett the structure of the blues and influenced Garrett’s
resulting sound. Surrounded by his father’s peers, Garrett had the benefit of
hearing and learning from a wide variety of musical talent.
Joining
Garrett is poet friend J.G.Lutes, making each night of the tour a time for both
music and ideas. The tour was born from a chance invite Lutes accepted to read
poems at a music festival last fall where J.G. was recorded reading his original
work. “I shared a video with Garrett of me reading poems at the North Along The
Shore Festival, in Avondale, NS. He liked it and said I should open for him. I
suggested we do a tour together.” The result is fourteen dates throughout
Eastern Canada.
“We’re
both from small towns in Nova Scotia and I think that makes for a rural honesty
in our work,” Lutes says. “I’m so proud to share a little bit of the stage with
Garrett because he’s really an unbelievable musical force. If you haven’t seen
him perform, and if you are intrigued by spoken word, then come out and hear a
special collaboration.”
Garrett
Mason and J.G.Lutes find purpose in creating art. They’re taking it on the road
to share with part of the country. Come hear ideas; some new, some old.
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David Gogo
Neat Coffee Shop,
Burnstown ON
Friday, June 21 @ 8
pm; $35
With
the release of his 15th album “17 Vultures”, bluesman David
Gogo continues his blues rock crusade by pushing himself forward, yet again.
Not that looking back on his career is a bad thing. He has performed on stage
with the likes of BB King, Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, Bo Diddley, and Otis
Rush. He has been chosen to open shows for ZZ Top, George Thorogood, The
Tragically Hip, Little Feat, Jimmie Vaughan, Robert Cray, Robin Trower and
Wishbone Ash. His songs are featured in films and television and have been
covered by a variety of artists, most notably Buddy Guy.
Never
one to be pigeonholed into a strict blues category, this may be his most
diverse release to date. Although initially known for his ability to rip it up on
lead guitar with his electric performances, Gogo has also built up a solid
reputation over the last decade as an acoustic performer with his solo shows
that feature his vintage National steel guitar chops, as well as his entertaining
stories from the road. Usually he keeps these two sides of his abilities
separate, but he features both on the new album … [but] the collection of songs
ranges from traditional blues to very heavy contemporary influences. Along with
five new original songs by Gogo, the choice of cover songs are an interesting
variety with cuts by The Beatles, Barbecue Bob, Doug And The Slugs, and Bob
Dylan! Overall the album is an entertaining and diverse listen and gives Gogo
another strong batch of material to add to his many live performances!
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Rob Lutes
Neat Coffee Shop,
Burnstown ON
Saturday, June 29; $25
Rob
Lutes is Canadian Folk and Blues musician with a Canadian Folk Music award
under his belt for his masterful finger style guitar work and his soulful
voice! VIP members can grab their tickets now, limited dinner reservations are
available before the show.
Check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lybqsAAgEQs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch1ikPlKMv8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-6g0sX-xlk
Since the release of his first album “Gravity” in 2000, Rob Lutes has steadily built a collection of exquisite songs that inhabit the intersection of blues, folk, Americana, and the contemporary singer-songwriter genre. As skilled delivering a Piedmont blues classic as he is performing his own acclaimed original songs, Lutes' masterful finger style guitar work and soulful voice bring an unmistakable intensity to his live performances.
A double Maple Blues Award nominee as Acoustic Act and Songwriter of the Year in 2017, on his 7th album, “Walk in the Dark”, he does what he has done for years: kicks up a little dust, wades into some deep waters and tackles the realities of the world with depth, humour and a unique musical style.
Recorded mainly over three days in late January in a small studio in Montreal's Notre Dame de Grace borough, the recording captures the essence of Lutes' soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style, enveloped by a group of players who are no stranger to his groove. Featuring 12 new originals, including two co-writes with award-winning Americana songwriter Dale Boyle, and the forgotten John Prine gem /Rocky Mountain Time/, the album digs deep into the roots of Canadian and American music and delivers another strong statement. "This album, of all of them, was a journey into the unknown, which is why I like the title so much," Lutes says. "With a great co-producer, and a group of phenomenal players and friends, I went in to the studio to find these songs. And I really feel like we did that."
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Check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lybqsAAgEQs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch1ikPlKMv8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-6g0sX-xlk
Since the release of his first album “Gravity” in 2000, Rob Lutes has steadily built a collection of exquisite songs that inhabit the intersection of blues, folk, Americana, and the contemporary singer-songwriter genre. As skilled delivering a Piedmont blues classic as he is performing his own acclaimed original songs, Lutes' masterful finger style guitar work and soulful voice bring an unmistakable intensity to his live performances.
A double Maple Blues Award nominee as Acoustic Act and Songwriter of the Year in 2017, on his 7th album, “Walk in the Dark”, he does what he has done for years: kicks up a little dust, wades into some deep waters and tackles the realities of the world with depth, humour and a unique musical style.
Recorded mainly over three days in late January in a small studio in Montreal's Notre Dame de Grace borough, the recording captures the essence of Lutes' soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style, enveloped by a group of players who are no stranger to his groove. Featuring 12 new originals, including two co-writes with award-winning Americana songwriter Dale Boyle, and the forgotten John Prine gem /Rocky Mountain Time/, the album digs deep into the roots of Canadian and American music and delivers another strong statement. "This album, of all of them, was a journey into the unknown, which is why I like the title so much," Lutes says. "With a great co-producer, and a group of phenomenal players and friends, I went in to the studio to find these songs. And I really feel like we did that."
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The Texas Horns
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Monday, July 1, 9 pm
- midnight
The
Texas Horns play songs from their new CD "Get Here Quick" on Severn
Records. CANADA DAY!
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Sue Foley
Regent Theatre,
Picton ON
Wednesday, July 10;
$39.50
Sue
Foley returns with “The Ice Queen”, her first solo album in 10 years! Recorded
old-school ‘live and in the room’, it features the likes of Jimmie Vaughan (The
Fabulous Thunderbirds, solo artist), Chris ‘Whipper’ Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan
& Double Trouble), Charlie Sexton (The Arc Angels, Bob Dylan), Johnny
Bradley (Gary Clark Jr. Band), JJ Johnson (Tedeschi Trucks Band) and a who’s
who of the legendary Austin, Texas blues scene. Produced by Mike Flanigin,
whose 2015’s “The Drifter” was highly acclaimed in Rolling Stone, Billboard and
on NPR, ”The Ice Queen” is Sue Foley’s 11th solo release, featuring
all new original songs and showcasing her singular guitar style.
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Al Wood
Juke Joint Soul
Kitchen, 3740 Carp Road, Carp ON
Saturday, July 13 @ 7
pm
Incredibly
versatile, you won’t want to miss this multi-talented singer and songwriter.
Blues and traditionally based roots music will fill the air tonight! Get your
reservations in and check out more details here https://www.alwoodblues.com/
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The Texas Horns
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, July 17, 8-11
pm
The
Texas Horns wrap up Bluesfest with songs from their new CD "Get Here
Quick" on Severn Records.
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Emily Burgess &
the Emburys
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Thursday, July 18 @
8:30 pm; $10
Recent
Maple Blues Award winners for 'Best New Group', and former member of the 24th
Street Wailers, Emily Burgess & The Emburys are serious about the blues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5yzpUZSsFQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssnC0tVUPQoFacebook:
www.facebook.com/theemburys
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CITY OF GATINEAU EVENTS
in 2019
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120 Principale Street, Gatineau QC
Blackburn
Friday, May 31
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KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS
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The Clint Everson Band
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario
Street, Kingston ON
Friday, May 17, 9 pm –
1 am; $10 at the door
Preparing
for their upcoming full album release, The Clint Everson Band will be returning
to the RCHA Club in Kingston to play their soulful original music and blues
infused covers for this Kingston Blues Society event.
Clint Everson (Guitar, Vocals), Andre Ferraton (Drums), Mike Turenne (Bass, Vocals), Steve Trecarten (Keys, Sax), and Fredy Carriere of Firebelly (Guitar, Vocals).
Clint Everson (Guitar, Vocals), Andre Ferraton (Drums), Mike Turenne (Bass, Vocals), Steve Trecarten (Keys, Sax), and Fredy Carriere of Firebelly (Guitar, Vocals).
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Kim Pollard Band
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, May 24, 9 pm –
1 am
Kim Pollard has a voice as powerful and pure as
you will ever hear. She writes and sings with an extraordinary passion and
conviction that will move her heart to yours as evident on her two
internationally produced CDs – “Wonder” and “Surrender”. Kim now fronts an exceptional group of musicians including veteran
saxophonist Ian ‘Koko’ Kojima (Chris deBurgh, Stampeders, Rick James) and
bassist Alec Barken (Filet of Soul, Ghetto Express, Dan Curtis Band). Twice they
have represented the Loyal Blues Fellowship at the International Blues
Challenge in Memphis as well as being featured artists at several major blues
festivals including Chuck Jackson’s Southside Shuffle and the Limestone
City Blues Festival.
Sure
to sell out again!
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KINGSTON
& AREA
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 info, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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BLUES
ON THE RADIO
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DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet
Streaming at http://www.dawgfm.com/
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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.
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Wednesdays:
9-11 pm
In A Mellow
Tone
Hosted
by Bernard Stepien, Ron Steeds, Allan Wigney, Jean-Michel Labatut and Aidian
Thomas, ‘In A Mellow Tone’ introduces listeners to the entire history of jazz,
from its beginnings to the latest innovations. Every program has a focus; on a
musician, a city, a festival, an instrument, a record label or on recent releases.
The hosts draw on their large personal CD and LP collections to supplement
CKCU's extensive resources.
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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 40 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 9th year.
It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the
internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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NPR from
Canton NY
For those who live south of the city, OBS
member Bob Cavan notes that the National Public Radio (NPR) radio signal at
89.5 FM in Canton NY comes in pretty strong in Manotick. Bob recommends two shows
in particular. Bob says “The Blue Note” Tuesdays 3 pm-5 pm, and “The Radio
Bob Show” Wednesdays 3 pm-5 pm are both excellent shows – blues, ‘50s
& ‘60s, rock & roll, R&B.
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Unsung
and On The Side
With Carolyn
Fe
Tuesdays,
7-9 pm
Re-broadcast Saturday 10 am – noon &
Sunday 2-4 pm (all times EST)
It’s all about the Blues, Jazz and its derivatives
from around the globe and just around the corner. Songs rarely heard, from the very
first recordings all the way to indie artists who consciously push the envelope
to the next generation sounds of the genre; some older releases will be spun -
just because the album in old, doesn't mean it's forgotten, thus the "On
The Side" part of the show's title.
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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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Sunday, May 5
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, May 10
Al
Wood @ the South Branch Bistro, Kemptville, 9 pm
Sunday, May 12
The
Radicals host the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Phoenix
Big Band Food Bank Benefit @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Wednesday, May 15
Matthew
Chaffey @ Bar Robo, 8 pm
Saturday, May 18
Clint
Everson @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
The
Tony D Band @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Sunday, May 19
Trisha
Myles Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Wednesday, May 22
Victor
Nesrallah CD Release @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Sunday, May 26
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, May 31
Clint
Everson @ Daniel O’Connell’s, 9 pm
Saturday, June 1
River
City Junction @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 2
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Wednesday, June 5
The
Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Friday, June 7
Anders
Drerup Birthday Bash @ Irene’s Pub, 9 pm
Saturday, June 22
Grievous
Angel @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC, 8:30 pm
Friday, June 28
Matthew
Chaffey & The Split @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
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