26 January 2020

Ottawa Blues This Week - 26 January 2020


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MAPLE BLUES AWARDS
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Maple Blues Awards
Koerner Hall, Toronto ON
Monday, February 3 @ 7 pm

The Maple Blues Awards will be the blues party of the year as the performers for the gala event are some of the best and brightest on the Canadian Blues Scene. 

The February 3rd awards gala and concert will feature performances from nominees including Big Dave McLean, who is nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Matchedash Parish who are nominated for New Artist or Group of the Year and Recording/Producer of the Year, Miss Emily who has been nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and New Artist or Group of the Year, Dawn Tyler Watson who is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Recording/Producer of the Year and Michael Jerome Browne, who is nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year and Blues With A Feeling (Lifetime Achievement).

In addition to this stellar line-up of performers, hostess of the Maple Blue Awards, Raha Javanfar (Bad Luck Woman) will be performing with special guests, students from The Regent Park School of Music. Downchild’s Gary Kendall (bass) leads the hand-picked Maple Blues Band selected to back up artists through the gala affair, including Pat Carey (horn), Teddy Leonard (guitar), Al Lerman (horn/harp), Howard Moore (trumpet), Jim Casson (drums), Lance Anderson (keyboards), and Alison Young (horn).

Following the performances and awards ceremony will be the ever-popular after-party and jam, hosted by Blackburn Brothers in the lobby of Koerner Hall.

Tickets for the Maple Blues Awards are available online at rcmusic.com or at the Koerner Hall box office (The Weston Family Box Office, located in The Royal Conservatory building at 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto) or by phone at (416) 408-0208. Tickets start at only $35.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Harmonica Workshop with Steve Marriner
TARA – The Audio Recording Academy, 1540 Raven Avenue
Saturday, February 1; 2 pm – 4 pm; $50

An in-depth workshop all about the 'Mississippi Saxophone', presented by one of Canada's most acclaimed harp players, Steve Marriner. Over the course of two hours, we'll cover everything: Technique, single notes, tongue-blocking, microphone techniques, and a bit of theory too!
Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome!
Email: beefyprod@gmail.com for more questions or to sign up!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The Jivewires
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, January 31; 9:30 pm – 1 am; $10 at the door

Come on down to Irene's for a fun night of 'jump jive" music with The Jivewires performing a high energy show of original songs inspired by artists from the late ‘40s and early ‘40s like Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway. With an emphasis on groove, improvisation and social satire, The Jivewires will get you jumpin' like never before!

Brian Asselin tenor sax
Jeff Asselin drums
Steve Berndt trombone/vocal
"Dr" Dave Foster guitar
Ty Harris alto sax
Ed Lister trumpet
Alex Mastronardi bass
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The Back Beat
Barley Mow, 1541 Merivale Road
Saturday, February 1 @ 9 pm; no cover

The Back Beat will be playing Saturday, February 1 at the Barley Mow. The
Barley Mow has a great menu with a wide selection of interesting beer on tap, lots of free parking and no cover charge.

The band has learned some new tunes that we look forward to performing. We hope you can join us. Thanks.

Tom Rowe
Bassist and Band Leader
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Tony D Band
Friday, January 31 @ 8 pm; tickets $45 (+surcharge & HST)

Tony D (Diteodoro), guitarist for Juno award winning band MonkeyJunk, has been laying it down for over thirty years. MonkeyJunk has amassed twenty Maple Blues awards and a Blues Music Award, (formerly known as The Handy Awards).

At the age of thirteen Tony began his musical journey on the guitar. Learning mostly in the blues, rock jazz stylings. From Muddy Waters, to Jimi Hendrix to Jimmy Page, to Albert King to Wes Montgomery and all the points in between.

At 19, lead guitarist Tony D performed for three nights in Buddy Guy’s band and in 1982, he opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan. He has also toured with some of this country’s greatest musicians, including the late Dutch Mason. In the early nineties having taken a trip to Europe and securing a record deal out of Holland, Tony became one of the first Canadian blue musician to tour Europe.

The Blues and anything that falls under that umbrella being his first love, but Tony D has also explored various forms of music. Flamenco became another obsession and after studying the form for two years he joined a troupe which made him write pseudo flamenco and Spanish rhythm instrumentals which he still plays today in his solo shows.

Joining Tony will be Mary Gellner on drums and Joe Hawkins on Bass

From the delta to the desert it all comes from places of devotion, musical devotion. “Basically, I’m like Lightnin’ Hopkins with an electric guitar” Tony D
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Steve Marriner
Neat Coffee Shop, Burnstown ON

Singer, songwriter and record producer, Steve is also a multi-instrumentalist … harmonica, baritone guitar, electric guitar, piano, Hammond organ, upright bass and electric bass.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, January 31
Steve Marriner @ the Neat Coffee Shop
The Jivewires @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Saturday, February 1
The Back Beat @ the Barley Mow, Merivale, 9 pm
Sunday, February 2
Open Jam with Spencer Scharf @ the South Branch Bistro, 2 pm
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 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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Music Mondays with Mark Weatherbee
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, 8 pm – midnight; 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: 
            January 30 – Scott Amey
            February 6 – John Steel
            February 13 – Ed Hart
            February 20 – Marc Seguin
            February 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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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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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, 8 pm, no cover
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
JANUARY – Shadowhand
FEBRUARY – Night on the Town Band
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
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Blues On The Rideau at
The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario


Dinner & Show Fundraisers featuring some of Canada’s best Blues artists - nominees and winners of Juno Awards, Maple Blues Awards, West Coast Music Awards, Quebec Lys Blues Awards, East Coast Music Awards and more - performing in the intimate, friendly setting of a classic country inn. Celebrating our 15th Anniversary season in 2019/20 - making BOTR one of the longest running and best Blues Series in the country.

Shows once a month September through May.
Proceeds from each show go to support local charities.

Only $70 (plus HST) for a great buffet dinner, dancing, door prizes and chance to win 2 Grand Prizes. 
All nights run from 7-11 pm

Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for full schedule with details including artists' Bios, LINKS to their websites and You Tubes.
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn

Why not make your visit a little Staycation? Well-priced accommodation is available at The Cove, nearby B&Bs and a motel in town.
Westport is a beautiful historic town on the Rideau Waterway - a 90-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston.

Note: Most BOTR nights sell out so we recommend that you check your calendars, make your choices and RESERVE WELL IN ADVANCE to be sure you don't miss out! This is particularly true if you want to stay overnight. All the rooms at The Cove; nearby B&Bs and the Westport Station Motel usually sell out on BOTR nights. 

To reserve CALL THE COVE at 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com 

Blues On The Rideau
2019/20 – 15th Anniversary Year
February 21 – Bill Durst Band
March 20 – David Gogo Band
April 17 – Miss Emily w/Band
May 8 – David Vest w/Band

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca 
in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com  
Sponsored by 
Jacob’s Creek Wines www.jacobscreek.ca
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
The Black Dog Inn B&B, Westport
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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
Bill Durst
Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina; 301 Watson Street West, Whitby ON
Saturday, February 22 @ 8 pm; $45 advance + surcharge + HST

Always an audience favourite, Bill Durst is a Canadian Blues-Rock-Roots guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer who has written and recorded over 125 songs on 12 albums with 7 national radio chart hits. Bill has toured across North America and in Europe and tours extensively in Canada.

As a kid growing up in Wingham and then London, Ontario, Bill was heavily influenced by Motown, R&B, Toronto Psychedelic Soul music as well as the British Blues Invasion and Jimi Hendrix. Bill’s entrance on the national/international stage was with his classic rock band Thundermug formed from London R&B groups in 1969. By the summer of 1972 the band had a number one hit and a fan following in Eastern Canada. The band went on to record a total of 5 albums, (3 albums in the early/mid 1970s and two CDs in the mid-1990s) releasing records in the US and Europe.

Bill put out his first two solo releases in the mid-1980s but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that Durst got some real career momentum. In 2004 he proclaimed his intention to start up a “little, fuzzy, psychedelic blues band” and since then Bill and his co-writer Joe DeAngelis have produced 5 CDs
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Matt Weidinger - The Music of Van Morrison
St. Francis Centre, 78 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Saturday, February 29 @ 8 pm; tickets $55 (+surcharge & HST)

Born decades after Van Morrison was creating some of his most enduring music, singer songwriter, Matt Weidinger, has a musical connection to the ’60s and ’70s, what he calls the golden age of record-making.

Anyone who’s seen him perform would agree with the “old soul” label, so it’s particularly fitting that he’s taking on the songs of an old soul master with his latest tribute to the music of Van Morrison. It’ll be something of a retrospective of Van the Man’s extensive song catalogue, with a particular focus on the early stuff that was Weidinger’s introduction to Morrison’s brand of Celtic soul.
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Marriner Caddell & O’Brien
Avalon Lounge, Port Whitby Marina, Whitby ON
Saturday, April 18 @ 8 pm; $45 advance + fees & HST

Steve Marriner, Chris Caddell & Jesse O'Brien return to Music by the Bay Live for an unforgettable evening of blues. This high-power trio will bring down the house on Saturday April 18 at Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes.

Steve Marriner is a dynamic and powerful performer. His incorporation of various styles of blues, roots and soul come together to form an original sound that is both deep and genuine. Steve has toured internationally and performed at prestigious festivals, concert halls and music clubs throughout Canada, The US, Europe and Australia and fronts the acclaimed roots sensation MonkeyJunk.

Who would’ve thought that Belleville, Ontario could produce a musician with the southern vibe and bluesy reverence of a Stevie Ray Vaughan or Doyle Bramhall II? Chris Caddell’s raw soulful voice and emotive guitar skills were an instant hit when the then-teen made the big move to Toronto.

Jesse O’Brien played his first gig, with his father, at the age of 12. A few years later, he was playing piano for Ronnie Hawkins, and the teenager launched into an award-winning career as a keyboardist.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP
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Prime Rib Big Band
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, February 5 @ 8:30 pm

We're back! Come and join us on Wednesday 5th February as we continue our monthly residency at the legendary Irene's Pub!
8:30 pm show time! one long set.
https://www.facebook.com/events/722637874928717/
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River City Junction
South Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street East, Kemptville ON
Thursday, February 6 @ 7 pm

River City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power trio, long steeped in the traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend of old school Chicago Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots, River City Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with elements of yesteryear yet remains distinctively their own.
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River City Junction
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, February 7 @ 9:30 pm

River City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power trio, long steeped in the traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend of old school Chicago Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots, River City Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with elements of yesteryear yet remains distinctively their own.
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Kim Koren & Frank Koren
Kaffé 1870, 715 Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Friday, February 7 @ 8 pm

Come join us for a wonderful evening of original and cover music at this cozy, friendly bar along the Gatineau River in Quebec!
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Valentine’s Day Dinner & Show
With River City Junction
Rob Roy’s Pub & Restaurant, 33 Centre Street, Smiths Falls ON
Friday, February 14 @ 8 pm

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day + Jason & Caroline’s 25th year anniversary!
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Tony D’s Valentine Party
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, February 15 @ 9 pm; $15

Tony D is a staple in 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.
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Six Guitars
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Mainstage
Saturday, February 15 @ 8 pm

See one man transform into six guitar playing stars! This show is a blend of music, comedy, and characters that will engage and excite every member of the audience.

Chase Padgett becomes six different guitar players each with their own distinct voice, views, and musical style (Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country). Hilarious characters range from a 19-year old rock prodigy to an 87-year old blues man.

Jump on board a journey filled with music from discovery to mastery through songs and stories that leaves you laughing, crying, and falling in love with music all over again.
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Saloon Dion
Moose McGuire’s, 3320 McCarthy Road
Saturday, February 22 @ 1 pm

Saloon Dion will be featured at Greg Kelly's Tunes After Noon. Saloon Dion, as almost everyone knows, is Gerri Trimble singing, Ann Downey playing the bass and Chris Breitner and Vince Halfhide playing guitars - some country songs, some old-timey jazz and blues, and a lovely waltz written by Gerri herself. In Saloon Dion’s admittedly brief career, they have never failed to charm and delight their audience.
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Mardi Gras Party
With Ball and Chain and the Wreckers
And the Vanier Playboys
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, February 22 @ 9 pm; $10 at the door

Red Beans & Rice will be served!
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10th Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash!
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, February 22 @ 9 pm

CKCU and Friday Nite Truck Stop are proud to present The 10th Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash - or simply “Cash Bash”!
Every year your hosts Ray Harris & Lefty bring together a stellar lineup of Ottawa songwriters and musicians to celebrate and pay tribute to the music, legacy, and influence of the great Johnny Cash!
Proceeds go to CKCU 93.1FM!
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River City Junction
South Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street East, Kemptville ON
Thursday, March 5 @ 7 pm

River City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power trio, long steeped in the traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend of old school Chicago Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots, River City Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with elements of yesteryear yet remains distinctively their own.
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Shirt Tearing Boys
Tribute to Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, March 6 @ 9 pm

Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing was born on March 6, 1905. He led the way, creating a whole music genre.

Come celebrate his music and his birthday with us, the Shirt Tearing Boys. We will be doing an all-Bob Wills show at Irene's.
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Ottawa Coffee Fest
Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way
Saturday, March 21 @ 6 pm

The Ottawa Coffee Fest is a community-based initiative that brings coffee lovers together to experience and celebrate the unique offerings of local roasters and shops. Enjoy coffee samples and espresso-based beverages from a variety of local roasters, attend insightful talks given by industry leaders and learn from the experts through a series of hands-on workshops. See you soon!

Supporting a good cause
đź’š This year, a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to Ecology Ottawa, a grassroots and volunteer-driven non-profit organization working to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada.

Tickets will go on sale in February!
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Tony D Band
Neat Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Saturday, March 21; 9 pm – midnight

Tony D Band will be bringing their lowdown funky blues and then some to the the coolest music venue in the Ottawa Valley on Saturday, March 21.
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Michael Kaeshammer
NAC, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday, April 9 @ 7:30 pm; tickets $34-54

Internationally acclaimed musician Michael Kaeshammer has toured the world showcasing his talents as a singer, songwriter, pianist & producer. A spellbinding artist, Kaeshammer’s performances and recordings are intimate and inviting affairs, whether in a small club, large theatre or on home stereo.

His last album, “Something New”, is a new musical adventure. Produced by Michael himself, it features 10 original songs about love, life, travel and politics.
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Harpdog Brown
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, April 10 @ 9:30 pm; $20 at the door

Get ready for Harpdog Brown & The Uptown Blues Band! Canada’s Classic Bluesman, Harpdog Brown has a brand-new album out. It’s called “For Love & Money” and it’s unlike anything you’ve heard from Dog! It’s a little bit Chicago and a lotta New Orleans and it’s guaranteed to move ya!

Harpdog Brown has grown a reputation as a real-deal purveyor of classic electric blues. Think of the old Chess Records and Sun Records of the late ’40s and early ‘50s. These days he’s been touring more and more as Harpdog Brown & the Uptown Blues Band - a vintage New Orleans Blues sound that's piano driven and features incredible horn players. Still a vintage vibe, just a different vintage! This music will move you! They perform mostly originals yet they often include great songs of the masters from that era. Think Louis Jordan, Satchmo, Sonny Boy Williamson, Wynonie Harris, even Duke Ellington. Audiences are raving about this new show!

“For Love and Money” entered the Living Blues Radio Charts at #6 and #1 in Canada on the Roots Music Report and is still charting very well! You can pick up your copy on Deluxe CD or limited-edition Green Vinyl!
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Decades of Bond
NAC 4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday, April 16

The debut of 'Decades of Bond' is the latest show coming your way. A fantastic 9-piece band pays tribute to the iconic soundtracks of the James Bond films. Featuring the incredible Michael Curtis Hanna and Rebecca Noelle on vocals with an all-star band behind them.
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KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS
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Three Times Lucky
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, February 8 @ 8:30 pm; $10
Purchase by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152 (after 3PM) or drop by the club to purchase. Or reserve by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca

Three Times Lucky are at your service, offering up a killer brew of vintage R&B, Rock, Country and Soul classics, chased with strong shots of Back-Beat-Roots-Rockin' Blues from their vast arsenal of catchy original material, all influenced and inspired by a myriad variety of classic artist & genres from the 20th & 21st centuries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7QEwmCDRGE a rockin cover (Koko Taylor)
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Kim Pollard Band
Saturday, March 7
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Johnny Max Band
Saturday, March 14
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Angelique Francis
Saturday, April 4
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Jerome Godboo
Friday, April 24
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Morgan Davis
Thursday, May 7
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Wicked Grin
Friday, May 22
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Jack de Keyzer
Saturday, June 13
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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
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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, the National Public Radio (NPR) radio signal at 89.5 FM in Canton NY comes in pretty strong in Manotick. “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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Wednesday, February 5
The Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Thursday, February 6
River City Junction @ the South Branch Bistro, Kemptville, 7 pm
Friday, February 7
River City Junction @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, February 9
Clint Everson hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Saturday, February 15
Tony D’s Valentine Party @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Sunday, February 16
Crunchy Flower hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Saturday, February 22
Saloon Dion @ Moose McGuire’s, 1 pm
Sunday, February 23
River City Junction hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Friday, February 28
56 Blvd Blues @ Café des Artistes de la Lièvre
Sunday, March 1
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Thursday, March 5
River City Junction @ the South Branch Bistro, 7 pm
Sunday, March 8
Open Jam with Spencer Scharf @ the South Branch Bistro, 2 pm
The Radicals host the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday, March 15
Spencer Scharf hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Saturday, March 21
Tony D Band @ the Neat Coffee Shop, 9 pm
Sunday, March 22
Fugly Dawgz hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday, March 29
River City Junction hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
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