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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Groovegarden’s
Mardi Gras Dance
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Fat
Tuesday, February 25, 7 pm
Second
Line, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Jump Swing – with the ease of a Southern breeze.
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River
City Junction
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday,
February 29 @ 9 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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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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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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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Tuesday, February 25
Mardi Gras Dance with Groovegarden @ the Atomic
Rooster, 7 pm
Friday, February 28
56
Blvd Blues @ Café des Artistes de la Lièvre
Saturday, February 29
6 Points North @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Jansen Richard Duo featuring Al Tambay @ Sonny’s Bar
& Grill, 9 pm
The River Blues Band @ 10 pm
Sunday, March 1
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:
February
27 – River City Junction
March
5 – John Sobol & Sophie Sobol
March
12 – Jed Rached
March
17 – Ivy Denza & Chris McGuire
March
24 – ‘Halifax’ Steve Lauder
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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
MARCH –
The Bow Street Runners
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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.
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.
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
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
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
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
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MUSIC BY
THE BAY LIVE
AJAX, UXBRIDGE,
PORT PERRY
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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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The
Prime Rib Big Band – 3rd Anniversary Show
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday,
March 4 @ 8:30 pm; $15
March
4th will be the band’s 3-year anniversary show for our monthly residency at
Irene's Pub. This is a fantastic milestone for us and we couldn't be more
grateful for the love and support of the local music fans in Ottawa. For this
show we'll be adding 2 more members to the band, bringing it up to a 13-piece!!
See y'all out for this one.
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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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The Back Beat
The Taproom 260, 260 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans ON
Saturday, March 7 @ 8 pm; no cover
The Taproom 260 offers a fun, lively atmosphere along with a wide selection of draft beer, a great menu, free parking and no cover charge.
More
info here: https://taproom260.com
We
hope you can join us. Thanks.
Tom
Rowe
Bassist
and Band Leader
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Clean
Sweep
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Saturday,
March 7, 4 pm – 8 pm
Come
groove the night away to Funky, Rockin' Blues music, featuring Denise Marion
(Deneece) on lead vocals, Larry Wayne Church on lead guitar, Steve Rae on bass
and Mike McNeil on drums!
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Sunday
Coffee House
Featuring Clint Everson
Vibration
Studios, 5488 Osgoode Main, Osgoode (Ottawa) ON
Sunday,
March 8, noon – 2 pm; open mic – 2 pm - 4 pm
The
Clint Everson Band is an original Blues/Roots band from Ottawa Canada. Their
sound is inspired from the early blues legends, modern blues, roots, rock and
country. They have a feel of vintage Americana with a twist.
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Matthew
Chaffey
Royal
Oak Beechwood, 1 Beechwood Avenue
Saturday,
March 14 @ 8 pm; no cover
Come
and listen to Ben Di Millo, Laura
Greenberg, Chris West and
Matthew Chaffey play originals, soul and blues - 3 sets.
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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 💚 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!
Supporting a good cause 💚 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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Meltdown:
The Hornettes Spring Kickoff
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday,
March 21; 9 pm – midnight; $20
Join
the Hornettes, Ottawa's #1 Funk, Soul & Motown Revue for TEN YEARS, on the
first Saturday of Spring 2020 to celebrate the end of winter and the return of
the sun!
The Hornettes are:
Anna Campbell - Vocals
Irina Popova - Vocals
Jeff de Valk - Guitar and Vocals
Brady Andrew Leafloor - Saxophone
Ed Lister - Trumpet
Norman Hladik - Drums
Andrew Bryant – Bass
The Hornettes are:
Anna Campbell - Vocals
Irina Popova - Vocals
Jeff de Valk - Guitar and Vocals
Brady Andrew Leafloor - Saxophone
Ed Lister - Trumpet
Norman Hladik - Drums
Andrew Bryant – Bass
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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 coolest
music venue in the Ottawa Valley on Saturday, March 21.
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The
Uninvited Guests
Overflow
Brewing Co., 2477 Kaladar Avenue
Friday,
March 20; 9 pm – 11:30 pm
Come
to the taproom to enjoy a musical tribute to the legendary band Creedence
Clearwater Revival performed by The Uninvited Guests! You'll hear all the CCR
hits as well as John Fogerty solo hits! The band will also play a bonus set of
classic rock favorites.
The Uninvited Guests are:
Corey Sullivan - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
Dave Schroeder - bass, backing vocals
Marty Sobb - electric guitar
Matt Sobb - drums
and featuring special guest Tony Dunn on sax and keys!
The Uninvited Guests are:
Corey Sullivan - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
Dave Schroeder - bass, backing vocals
Marty Sobb - electric guitar
Matt Sobb - drums
and featuring special guest Tony Dunn on sax and keys!
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Festival
des Arts de la scène Val-Gatinois
Lac
Sainte-Marie, QC
Saturday
March 21 – Saturday March 28
Découvrez
la programmation du 11e Festival des Arts de la scène Val-Gatinois. 8 jours de
festivités dans la Vallée, 10 spectacles pour le grand public et 6 spectacles
pour les écoles. Procurez-vous votre passeport à un coût très avantageux de
75$. Billets par spectacle aussi disponibles.
BILLETS
ET PASSEPORTS
Procurez-vous billets et passeports aux points de vente suivants : Matériaux Lac Sainte-Marie, Coiffure Karine, à l’entrée du spectacle
ou à la billetterie en ligne :
http://bit.ly/FVG2020
Réservations : 819 467-4502
Passeport : 75 $
www.festival-val-gatinois.ca
Procurez-vous billets et passeports aux points de vente suivants : Matériaux Lac Sainte-Marie, Coiffure Karine, à l’entrée du spectacle
ou à la billetterie en ligne :
http://bit.ly/FVG2020
Réservations : 819 467-4502
Passeport : 75 $
www.festival-val-gatinois.ca
Programmation 2020
SAMEDI 21 MARS
JW-Jones - Blues
20 h – Golf Lac Ste-Marie / 30 $ / Étudiants 15 $ / 12 ans et moins, gratuit
DIMANCHE 22 MARS
Caroline Léonardelli et Pascale Margely - Duo classique
14 h – Église Saint-Nom-de-Marie / 15 $ / 18 ans et moins, gratuit
MAZ - Musique trad-jazz-électro
19 h – Golf Lac-Sainte-Marie / 20$ / Étudiants 10 $ / 12 ans et moins, gratuit
MARDI 24 MARS
Michaël Rancourt - Imitateur et humoriste
19 h – Auberge Des Deux-Rives / 25 $ / Étudiants 15 $ / 12 ans et moins, gratuit
MERCREDI 25 MARS
Julien Dionne - Humoriste
19 h 30– Le Le Pub McVey / 15 $
Il est possible de souper au pub avant le spectacle, sur réservation seulement au 819 467-4935
Plateau double : Keith Whiteduck - Louis Venne
19 h – Salle Municipale de Blue Sea / 15 $ / Étudiants, gratuit
JEUDI 26 MARS
Elage Mbaye - Musique africaine
19 h 30 – Centre communautaire, Lac-Sainte-Marie / 15 $ / Étudiants 5 $ / 12 ans et moins, gratuit
VENDREDI 27 MARS
Brigitte Boisjoli - Women
20 h – Église Saint-Nom-de-Marie / 30 $ / Étudiants 15 $ / 12 ans et moins, gratuit
SAMEDI 28 MARS
Boom Desjardins
20 h – Église Saint-Nom-de-Marie / 35 $ / Étudiants 20 $ / 12 ans et moins, gratuit
https://www.facebook.com/events/137551117400526/
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Crave
Food & Wine Festival
Shaw
Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive
Saturday
& Sunday, April 4-5; $20-30
Satisfy
your craving for Ottawa’s best food, drinks, and company! Partake in this
two-day event that will feature masterclasses, professional speakers, tastings,
and entertainment that will leave you craving the next one.
With
thousands of guests and tons of exhibitors expected to attend, this weekend
will undoubtedly be one of the most phenomenal
gastronomic experiences.
Not only will you be able to sample food from Ottawa’s top restaurants, but
you’ll also have the opportunity to partake in different activities and enjoy
awesome live performances. With professional chef speakers, cooking
masterclasses and competitions, you’ll leave this festival as a culinary pro —
all while enjoying drinks from the province’s top breweries and bars!
In
addition to the great drinks, and fun entertainment, this will also be a
weekend where you can give back. Partnered with the Eastern Ontario chapter of
Make-A-Wish, a portion of proceeds from the CRAVE
Food & Wine Festival presented by Richcraft will contribute to enriching the
lives of children with medical conditions. Enjoy a couple of drinks,
guilt-free, as you give back to society and let your foodie fantasies run wild!
Round
up your friends, family, and colleagues and satisfy your insatiable craving to
indulge in Ottawa’s best food and wine. Prepare yourself
and work up that appetite for an unforgettable culinary experience!
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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.
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!
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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Jackson
Delta
Market
Hall Performing Arts Centre, 11 Charlotte Street, Peterborough ON
Saturday,
April 11 @ 8 pm; general admission $34, table seating $54
Award
winning acoustic blues trio Jackson Delta return to
their Peterborough roots to perform an evening of old favorites and new collaborations.
Expect an evening of stories, laughs and, as always, their stripped down, late
night kitchen blues.
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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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JW-Jones
Neat
Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Saturday,
April 18 @ 8 pm; $35
Another
show for all our blues fans, we are excited to welcome JW-Jones back again
April 18th! JW was through last year for a sold-out show and rocked the old
school house out for another epic show at Neat! Tickets on sale now, limited
dinner reservations are available before the show!
Check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLTG6P8iAPY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LQtimNycDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tI7nUFODt8
JW-Jones
Check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLTG6P8iAPY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LQtimNycDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tI7nUFODt8
JW-Jones
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Ben Racine Band
La Grange de la
Gatineau, 80 chemin Summer, Cantley, QC
Friday, May 8; 8-10
pm; dinner & concert $72.55 + taxes, concert only $30 + taxes
The Ben Racine Band
has been one of Montreal’s most critically acclaimed blues acts. His first
record, “One Of A Kind”, was nominated at the Maple Blues Awards in 2013 and
the recognition has not stopped since.
The sound of the band originates from an incredibly tight rhythm section, screaming horns and a razor-sharp telecaster guitar. A signature groove that lead them to backing-up several major blues artists like Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Andria Simone, Shakura S’Aida, Curtis Salgado, Thornetta Davis and Dawn Tyler Watson.
As Dawn Tyler Watson’s band they won the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis where Ben was crowned guitar player of the year winning the Albert King Award. A must see for any blues fan that enjoys truly original songwriting infused with horn-driven soul and the golden days of R&B.
The sound of the band originates from an incredibly tight rhythm section, screaming horns and a razor-sharp telecaster guitar. A signature groove that lead them to backing-up several major blues artists like Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Andria Simone, Shakura S’Aida, Curtis Salgado, Thornetta Davis and Dawn Tyler Watson.
As Dawn Tyler Watson’s band they won the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis where Ben was crowned guitar player of the year winning the Albert King Award. A must see for any blues fan that enjoys truly original songwriting infused with horn-driven soul and the golden days of R&B.
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Rick Fines
Marble Arts Centre,
13 Bridgewater Road, Tweed ON
Saturday, May 9; doors
6:30 pm, show 7 pm – 9 pm; $20
Tickets available on Eventbrite
Steeped in roots
music, Rick Fines crafts a unique blend of warm-hearted blues, juke joint folk,
and dockside soul that both embraces and defies the genres that influence him.
As a veteran of the North American blues and folk circuits, he engages
audiences with captivating songs, diverse guitar styling and his signature
vocal growl. Rick’s storied career has seen him working in stellar collaboration
and as a successful solo act. First gaining attention as part of the legendary
Jackson Delta, he’s since released four solo albums, another with his own Rick
Fines trio, and a critically acclaimed disc with fellow troubadour, Suzie
Vinnick. Along the way he has racked up both awards and accolades. His 15-year
stint with Jackson Delta received both Juno and Handy award nominations. His
partnership with Suzie garnered a Maple Blues Songwriter of the Year Award. On
his own, he’s pulled in two more Maple Blues Awards (for Solo Act of the Year),
as well as an astonishing eight other nominations. While his songwriting chops
won him a 2003 International Songwriting Competition, he’s equally proficient
on guitar – having played for legendary blues piano player Pinetop Perkins,
songstress Colleen Peterson, folk icon Penny Lang, and many others.
Equally at home alone at the microphone or leading a stage of fellow players, Rick has performed everywhere from the National Gallery and Governor General’s Garden Party to Montreal Jazz, Ottawa BluesFest, the Edmonton Folk Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. International tour highlights include visits to France, Italy, Scotland, Newfoundland, BC’s Gulf Islands, and the Northern Arctic.
Rick believes in the transformative power of music. When not performing, he can be found teaching and sharing with students across Canada – including work with the Blues In The Schools programs in Tweed, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Yellowknife. He’s also participated in the Ontario Arts Council’s Artists in Education program.
His newest album, “Driving Home”, is his most eclectic and electric to date.
The Marble Arts Centre is an accessible, licenced venue with comfortable theatre seating that hosts many performances each year in an historic hall with wonderful acoustics.
https://www.rickfines.ca/ www.tweedartscouncil.ca
Equally at home alone at the microphone or leading a stage of fellow players, Rick has performed everywhere from the National Gallery and Governor General’s Garden Party to Montreal Jazz, Ottawa BluesFest, the Edmonton Folk Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. International tour highlights include visits to France, Italy, Scotland, Newfoundland, BC’s Gulf Islands, and the Northern Arctic.
Rick believes in the transformative power of music. When not performing, he can be found teaching and sharing with students across Canada – including work with the Blues In The Schools programs in Tweed, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Yellowknife. He’s also participated in the Ontario Arts Council’s Artists in Education program.
His newest album, “Driving Home”, is his most eclectic and electric to date.
The Marble Arts Centre is an accessible, licenced venue with comfortable theatre seating that hosts many performances each year in an historic hall with wonderful acoustics.
https://www.rickfines.ca/ www.tweedartscouncil.ca
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KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Kim Pollard Band
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, March 7 @
8:30 pm
Twice
voted to appear at the Memphis Blues Challenge, this highly acclaimed
singer/songwriter brings her soulful voice and repertory from 2 CDs back to the
RCHA Club.
The band includes: Ian Kojima (former member of both Chris de Burgh and The Stampeders) tenor sax/ acoustic guitar, Alec Barken (bass), Paul David (drums), Paul Stacey (alto sax), Greg Law (guitar), this is one smoking hot band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkl6z7JkZBc
The band includes: Ian Kojima (former member of both Chris de Burgh and The Stampeders) tenor sax/ acoustic guitar, Alec Barken (bass), Paul David (drums), Paul Stacey (alto sax), Greg Law (guitar), this is one smoking hot band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkl6z7JkZBc
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Johnny Max Band
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, March 14
@ 8:30 pm; $20
Purchase by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152
(after 3PM) with a credit card; drop by the club to purchase; reserve by email
– bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
The
always engaging and always entertaining, one of the best blues men in country
Johnny Max returns to the RCHA Club.
2 X Juno nominated and multiple Maple Blues nominations.
Always one of the highlight shows of the year, Johnny Max and his stellar band bring their rock’em sock’em blues style back to the RCHA Club.
Johnny Max returns to the RCHA Club.
2 X Juno nominated and multiple Maple Blues nominations.
Always one of the highlight shows of the year, Johnny Max and his stellar band bring their rock’em sock’em blues style back to the RCHA Club.
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Angelique Francis
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, April 4
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.
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Jerome Godboo &
Godboogie
Monika Slack Blues
in the Schools Fundraiser
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, April 24;
tickets $25
Reserve by email bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
Godboogie featuring
Jerome Godboo and his All-Star Band will be doing a Monika Slack Blues in the Schools
Fundraiser show on April 24. Jerome and his band will be spending the day at
Mother Teresa elementary school where they will be educating and instructing
the students about the blues and playing the harmonica.
Then, in the
evening, Jerome and Godboogie will be hosting our Monika Slack Blues in the Schools
Fundraiser. Opening the show will be the Paula Wood Band.
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Morgan Davis
Thursday, May 7
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Big Mo and the Blues
Mission
Friday, May 15
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Wicked Grin
Friday, May 22
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Jack de Keyzer
Saturday, June 13
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Andre Bisson Band
Saturday, October
24
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JW-Jones
Friday, November 27
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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 13th 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, March 4
Prime Rib Big Band’s 3rd Anniversary @
Irene’s, 8:30 pm
Thursday, March 5
River City Junction @ the South Branch Bistro, 7 pm
Saturday, March 7
Clean Sweep @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
The Back Beat @ the Taproom 260, 8 pm
Sunday, March 8
Clint Everson @ Vibration Studios, noon–2 pm
Open Jam with Spencer Scharf @ the South Branch
Bistro, 2 pm
The Radicals host
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Phoenix Live @ the Atomic
Rooster, 6-9pm
Saturday, March 14
56 Blvd Blues @ the Windsor Pub, Gatineau
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
The Low Profiles @
the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Fat Tuesday, March 25
Groovegarden’s
Mardi Gras Dance @ the Atomic Rooster
Sunday, March 29
River City Junction
hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday,
April 5
Jimmy Cochrane hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday,
April 12
The Radicals host
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday,
April 19
Crunchy Flower hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday,
April 26
River City Junction
hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
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