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The Ottawa Blues Society
Road To Memphis
Overflow Brewery,
2477 Kaladar Avenue
Qualifying - Wednesdays,
April 17 & 24 @ 7 pm
Finals – Friday, April
26 @ 7 pm
Current
OBS members – free admission
Non-members
– Qualifying - $5; Finals - $10
5
solo/duos advance to the finals
2
bands advance the finals
Wednesday April 17
Bonecat
The
Hellraisers
Spencer
Scharf
HoRoJo
Wednesday April 24
J'Ukebox
George & The Mumbleberry Kid
Ambre
McLean
DB
Cohen
Joe
McDonald & The Walkin' Hawks
Lucas
Haneman & Megan Laurence
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SPECIAL
EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Ghost Town Blues Band
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Sunday, April 21 @ 8
pm; $15
Ghost
Town Blues Band is not your grandpa’s blues band – their live show has been
captivating audiences in the U.S., Canada and Europe with their
"second-line horn entrance," cigar box guitars and electric push
brooms to Allman Brothers style jams and even a hip-hop trombone player. The
band's stage show and energy is unparalleled. The grooves go from fresh to
funky – horns, harmonies and homegrown instruments combined with an energetic
and roots rich festival set makes Ghost Town Blues Band one of the “must see
live bands on the festival scene today.”
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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HOROJO Trio ***CANCELLED***
Queen St. Fare, 170
Queen Street
Friday, April 19
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Blues
On The Rideau presents
Rick
Fines & Suzie Vinnick
The
Cove Inn, Westport ON
Friday,
April 19, 7-11 pm; $65
(buffet dinner, dancing & door prizes
included)
Proceeds
to Country Roads Community Health Centre
Rick
and Suzie are two of the finest singer/songwriter/guitarists in Canada. Either
one of them is well worth the price of admission but together, with a great
band behind them, they make an incredible double bill – fabulous guitar, vocals
and harmonies! They first met almost 25 years ago in Ottawa while Rick was
still a member of the famed Jackson Delta Trio and Suzie had just moved there
from Saskatoon. They’ve remained friends ever since and still perform together
periodically. Both have enjoyed fabulous solo careers – Suzie has been
nominated for a Juno and won 10 (count ‘em) Maple Blues Awards and a Canadian
Folk Music Award. Rick (as part of Jackson Delta) has received a nomination for
a Juno and American W.C. Handy Award as well as multiple Maple Blues Awards and
an International Songwriting Award in 2003 for his solo career. In 2006 they
released an album together called “Nothing Halfway” which earned them the Maple
Blues Award for “Songwriters Of The Year”. Last year they both released new
albums – Suzie did “Shake The Love Around” and Rick’s is called “Driving Home”
both of which are highly recommended. This is their 5th visit to
BOTR together and we are SO lucky to have them back. They’ve sold the place out
every time so – here we go again – we highly recommend that you make your
reservations early for this show if you want to come!
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
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Joe McDonald &
the Walkin’ Hawks
The Opinicon, Chaffey’s
Locks ON
Friday, April 19 @ 8
pm
Joe
McDonald is a singer, song-writer, and guitarist from Ottawa. His band, The
Walkin’ Hawks is a blues group that features Matt Aston on
drums, Zach Ledgerwood on bass and Peter Gemmell on Saxophone.
Original
material, improvisation, and getting audiences dancing are the top priorities
for this hot new act. The band draws their influence from
legendary artists like Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Townes Van Zandt, Stevie
Ray Vaughan, the Allman Brothers Band and Willie Nelson.
The groups debut blues album “Underground Rattlesnake Party” was released on January 6, 2018. Joe and the WHs are currently working on a new album set to be released mid-2019!
The groups debut blues album “Underground Rattlesnake Party” was released on January 6, 2018. Joe and the WHs are currently working on a new album set to be released mid-2019!
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JW-Jones
Neat Coffee Shop,
Burnstown ON
Saturday, April 20 @
8 pm; $35
The
improv magic you hear on JW-Jones’ 10th album, “Live”, is the spark that has
awakened new sonic frontiers for the veteran Maple Blues Award-winning Ottawa
bluesman.
As
he continues to evolve as one of Canada’s most versatile bluesmen, with one
foot in the terra firma of the traditional blues espoused by the likes of Howlin’
Wolf sideman Hubert Sumlin and harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite (who both
guested on Jones’ memorable Midnight Memphis Sun, recorded at the historic Sun
Studio) and blues contemporaries Robert Cray, for whom the JW-Jones band has
occasionally opened, he continues to challenge and raise his standards through
his recordings and the 130 dates on average yearly that he clocks in on the
road.
An
additional highlight is the inclusion of the JW-Jones showstopper – the 17-song
medley that rifles through snippets of classic guitar riffs backed by the energetic
support of 2018 Maple Blues Award Bassist of the Year Laura Greenberg and the inimitable
Will Laurin on drums. “It’s been a staple of our live show for years,”
says Jones. “People have been asking us to record it forever, so now we’ve finally
captured it for everyone to enjoy!”
And
everyone will enjoy “Live”, an album for the ages that captures the JW-Jones
lightning in a bottle.
–
Excerpts from a review by Nick Krewen, freelance contributor for Toronto Star,
Globe & Mail, Grammy.com, and Billboard
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Jackson Delta
Bringing It All Back
Home
Market Hall
Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough ON
Saturday, April 20,
8-10:30 pm; $35 general admission, $45 assigned cabaret table seat
Tickets available in person at the Market
Hall Box Office,
by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org
Celebrated
by critics as Canada's best acoustic blues band Rick Fines, Alan Black and Gary Peeples have
garnered a list of awards and accolades over the years including 2 Juno
Nominations, runner up in the prestigious Handy New Talent Awards (The first entry
from outside of the United States), 2 Peterborough Pathway of Fame Inductions,
Maple Blues award (Rick Fines), and Wire Magazine awards winners in blues
category. They have toured extensively across North America and the U.K.
performing at every major Folk, Blues and Jazz festival and along the way
providing back up for Colleen Peterson, Ann Rabson and Pinetop Perkins as well
as many others. Each member is a force in their own right but together as
Jackson Delta they serve up a potent gumbo of the best acoustic blues north of
the Mason/Dixon Line.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Monday, April 15
Pianoman
Mondays with Jeff Rogers @ Queen St. Fare, 7 pm
Wednesday, April 17
OBS
Road To Memphis Qualifying @ Overflow Brewery, 7 pm
Friday, April 19
Horojo
Trio plays B.B. King @ Queen St. Fare - CANCELLED
Saturday, April 20
JW-Jones
@ the Neat Coffee Shop, Burnstown, 8 pm
Destiny
@ the British, 8:30 pm
Sunday, April 21
Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow hosted by the Radicals, 3-7:30 pm
Drew
Nelson Band @ 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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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:
April 18 – Joe McDonald
April
25 – Jimmy Cochrane
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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
APRIL
7, 14 & 28 – Jack Pine and the Fire
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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:
April 19, 2019 – Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick Band
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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Alastair Greene
St. Francis Centre; 78 Church Street South, Ajax
Saturday, April 27; 8-11:30 pm; $50 advance plus $4 charge
& HST
Alastair Greene’s
musical journey has been anything but traditional. His combination of Blues,
Southern Rock, and Jam Band sensibilities has been thrilling audiences for nearly
two decades. With recent performances at the Chicago Blues Festival and the Big
Blues Bender in Las Vegas as well as a recent tour filling in on guitar with
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and many guest appearances with such luminaries
as Eric Burdon, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, John Nemeth, and
Debbie Davies, it’s crystal clear … Alastair Greene’s star is on the rise.
Alastair recently
plunged headfirst into a full-time solo career, stepping down after 7 years
touring the world as the guitarist for Rock legend, Alan Parsons. Alastair is
philosophical about his time playing with Parsons, saying, “I’ll always be grateful
for the opportunity Alan gave me to handle guitar and vocal duties in his band.
It was an honor to play the music created by the Alan Parsons Project to Alan’s
fans around the world. After 7 years, the time has come for me to truly pursue my own musical dream.”
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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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Big Band Night with
the Stan Clark Orchestra
Wasabi, 41 Clarence
Monday, April 22; 7:30-10:30
pm; $10
Dinner reservations available - 613-241-3636
Live
Big Band! Dining and Dancing at the Wasabi.
Listen to the 17-piece Stan Clark Orchestra featuring guest vocalist Johnny Vegas. All your favourite tunes from the big band era performed live.
Come dance, eat and celebrate with us!
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Listen to the 17-piece Stan Clark Orchestra featuring guest vocalist Johnny Vegas. All your favourite tunes from the big band era performed live.
Come dance, eat and celebrate with us!
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Suzie Vinnick
National Arts Centre 4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday, April 25 @ 8:30 pm; $20
Earnest, and with a
touch of heart-felt twang, Suzie Vinnick is a prodigious singer-songwriter, and
veteran of the Canadian roots scene. A Saskatoon native transplanted to the
Niagara Region of Ontario, she’s the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, serious
guitar chops, and an engagingly candid performance style.
Among her most recent successes: being nominated for a 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award for Producer of the Year with her co-producer, Mark Lalama. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards (she has been nominated for 22 so far!), won the 2011 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year and is a 3X Juno Nominee.
Suzie has toured nationally with Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café and the John McDermott Band, and performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. Suzie’s latest album, “Shake The Love Around”, is a full-band roots and blues extravaganza!
Among her most recent successes: being nominated for a 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award for Producer of the Year with her co-producer, Mark Lalama. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards (she has been nominated for 22 so far!), won the 2011 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year and is a 3X Juno Nominee.
Suzie has toured nationally with Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café and the John McDermott Band, and performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. Suzie’s latest album, “Shake The Love Around”, is a full-band roots and blues extravaganza!
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Diminished Responsibility Swing Combo / Dimestore Duo
One Up Cocktail Pub, 1 Beechwood Avene
Friday, April 26 @ 9 pm
Come check out The
Diminished Responsibility Swing Combo's (Ian Clark - guitar/vocals; Stuart
Rutherford pedal steel/vocals) inaugural performance at the One Up Cocktail
Pub. Rounding out the night, The Dimestore Duo will follow with a set of their
rockabilly/swing favourites. DJ Simon De Magog will be spinning tunes during
the breaks! Dance, dance, dance!
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, April 26 @ 9
pm; $20
Jack
de Keyzer is a British-born Canadian blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and
producer. He has twice won the Juno Award, Canada's highest musical honour, and
seven times received Maple Blues Awards, including for Blues Album of the Year
in 2000 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. Real Blues Magazine crowned
him Live Act Of The Year in 2001, and has twice named him Guitarist of the
Year.
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/jack-de-keyzer-rainbow-bistro-tickets/9102515?REFERRAL_ID=twfb
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/jack-de-keyzer-rainbow-bistro-tickets/9102515?REFERRAL_ID=twfb
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The Souljazz
Orchestra
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Friday & Saturday,
April 26-27 @ 8:30 pm; $25
The
Souljazz Orchestra back at the Black Sheep Inn, in beautiful Wakefield...
Expect a lit night of big brassy tropical grooves - we'll be previewing some
fresh new tunes along with plenty of Souljazz classics!
https://www.facebook.com/events/497042790824767/
https://www.facebook.com/events/497042790824767/
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Joe McDonald &
the Walkin’ Hawks
Batstone’s Northern
Ramble, Renfrew ON
Saturday, April 27 @
8 pm
Joe
McDonald is a singer, song-writer, and guitarist from Ottawa. His band, The
Walkin’ Hawks is a blues group that features Matt Aston on
drums, Zach Ledgerwood on bass and Peter Gemmell on Saxophone.
Original
material, improvisation, and getting audiences dancing are the top priorities
for this hot new act. The band draws their influence from
legendary artists like Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Townes Van Zandt, Stevie
Ray Vaughan, the Allman Brothers Band and Willie Nelson.
The groups debut blues album “Underground Rattlesnake Party” was released on January 6, 2018. Joe and the WHs are currently working on a new album set to be released mid-2019!
The groups debut blues album “Underground Rattlesnake Party” was released on January 6, 2018. Joe and the WHs are currently working on a new album set to be released mid-2019!
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The Back Beat
The Barley Mow, 1541 Merivale
Road
Saturday, April 27 @
9 pm
The
Barley Mow has a great menu with a wide selection of interesting beer on tap,
lots of free parking and no cover charge. More info here: https://barleymow.com/merivale-barley-mow-pub-ottawa/ The
band plays familiar, dance friendly music for party people - more info here: thebackbeat.ca We hope to see you.
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Jack de Keyzer
Brockville Arts
Centre, 235 King Street West, Brockville ON
Saturday, April 27;
7:30-10:30 pm
Telephone Box Office (613) 342-7122 Toll Free
1-877-342-7122
Two-time
Juno and eight-time Maple Blues winner, blue star recording artist Jack de Keyzer
live at the Brockville Arts Centre with his band for the Checkmate (2019 Juno
Nominee Best Blues Album) tour. This electrifying tribute to the classic blues
of Albert King, Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James and Robert Johnson is a must-see
show by one Canada’s King of the Blues. Jack will also be featuring songs from
his Juno award winning albums throughout the evening.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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#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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“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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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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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
Mississippi Heat
Saturday, April 27
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
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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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Monday, April 22
Pianoman
Mondays with Jeff Rogers @ Queen St. Fare, 7 pm
Wednesday, April 24
OBS
Road To Memphis Qualifying @ Overflow Brewery, 7 pm
Friday, April 26
OBS
Road To Memphis Finals @ Overflow Brewery, 7 pm
Diminished
Responsibility Swing Combo/Dimestore Duo @ One Up Cocktail Pub, 9 pm
Saturday, April 27
Lyle
Odjick & the Northern Steam @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
The
Back Beat @ the Barley Mow, Merivale Road, 9 pm
Terry
Tufts with Jesse Greene @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, April 28
Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow hosted by Jimmy Cochrane, 3-7:30 pm
Lucas
Haneman Express @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
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
Sunday, May 5
Blues
& Company @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Saturday, May 18
Clint
Everson @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Friday, May 31
Clint
Everson @ Daniel O’Connell’s, 9 pm
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