tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38889529708636968812024-03-12T20:40:06.629-04:00Ottawa Blues This WeekA completely informal update of blues & blues-related events in Ottawa and the Ottawa area.Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.comBlogger638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-84000414735293296512021-03-03T17:56:00.003-05:002021-03-03T17:57:49.606-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 3 March 2021<p><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">*************************</span></b></p>
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PUBLIC HEALTH</span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">*************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hello. Bonjour. Kwey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The latest trends in Ottawa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa remains in the Orange – Restrict zone
according to the latest trends in our monitoring indicators. Our collective
goal is to reduce COVID-19 rates to be able to move to fewer restrictions under
the provincial framework and less pressure on the healthcare system. However,
rates are no longer decreasing and we are close to “red” category thresholds.
The wastewater signal in particular has been increasing for over a week,
suggesting more people are shedding the virus, perhaps unknowingly posing a
risk of transmission to others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I want to continue to thank Ottawa residents
for working hard to keep numbers at a manageable level.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I also need to stress that we must not let up
our actions that prevent COVID-19 transmission; we need to keep the protective
measures currently in place to protect people from severe illness and death.
Yes, vaccination of populations most at-risk is underway, and every day we’re
turning another page on our COVID-19 story. But we’re not at the end yet. As we
wait for more vaccines, we see the presence of more transmissible variants in
the community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The number of people positive for COVID-19
who have been confirmed by genetic sequencing to have a variant of concern remains
10. However, the number that have screened positive for an initial genetic
indicator of a variant of concern has increased over the month to 73 now. These
screen positives are likely to be confirmed as a variant of concern when the
genetic sequencing is complete which could give a total as high as 83 people
with a variant of concern. The stricter we are with our preventive behaviours,
the better we can avoid a rapid rise in all types of COVID-19.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All of us – including those who have been
vaccinated – need to keep up with the measures we know stop transmission:
sticking with your household contacts, maintaining a distance from others,
wearing a mask and washing your hands. If you do decide to visit with people
outside of your household, there are ways to reduce the risk of transmission:
stay outdoors, maintain distance, wear a mask and keep visits short.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I also want to thank people who have adhered
to isolation and case management instructions. If you are contacted by a public
health nurse because you tested positive for COVID-19 or if you are a close
contact of someone who tested positive, please adhere to the advice the public
health nurse gives you. If you have questions or concerns, contact your nurse.
They are there to support you. Each time someone who is a high-risk contact
stays isolated they are helping to prevent the COVID-19 rate from growing in
our community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And a reminder to parents and guardians that
daily screening is still required before sending children to school. If your
child, or anyone in the household, has one symptom of COVID-19, testing is
strongly encouraged. And before and after school and on weekends, all family
members will help prevent COVID-19 transmission by limiting close contacts with
people outside of the household.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">My thanks to workplaces, also, who are
ensuring daily screening of all employees. Access to test results for people
checking whether their symptom is caused by COVID-19 or not at an Assessment
Centre continues to be speedy, with 71 per cent of results reported in less
than 24 hours and 96 per cent of results reported in less than 48 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Let’s not let our guards down now. We will
see this through together.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank you. Merci. Meegwetch.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">FULL STATEMENT:<a name="March-03-2021--Special-statement-from-Dr"> <o:p></o:p></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: March-03-2021--Special-statement-from-Dr;"></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: March-03-2021--Special-statement-from-Dr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">March 03, 2021 –
Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: March-03-2021--Special-statement-from-Dr;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: March-03-2021--Special-statement-from-Dr;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">*************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always
a good idea to check with venues to confirm their status.</span></a><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">COVID-19 Update: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">As of Tuesday, February 16, we will be back
open for Dine-In & Take-Away.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our hours of operation will be:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Monday-Friday - 12pm-10pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday-Sunday - 10am-10pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Weekend Brunch - 10am-3pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Also available for delivery on <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/ca/ottawa/food-delivery/atomic-rooster/5Ca7cBfuRVujayBlQa06Pg">UBER
EATS</a> & <a href="https://www.doordash.com/store/atomic-rooster-ottawa-1346332/en-CA">DOOR
DASH</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Irene’s Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca">https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca</a></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Live streamed and live in the Pub</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">**********</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Rainbow Bistro<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7">https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">*************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Cove Inn remains closed. We will let you
know as soon as it reopens and as soon as live music - including BOTR shows -
are returning. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">From James Doran:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I found this on the CDBaby DIY website. Good
suggestions! Help out if you can.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT ARTISTS DURING THESE
EXTRAORDINARILY DIFFICULT TIMES <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Buy a t-shirt, hat,
or other merch from the artist’s online store.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Buy a CD/Vinyl/Tape/USB/MP3,
whichever music format is most useful. This puts more money in the artist’s
pocket than streaming.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Listen to your
favorite artists on streaming platforms, since every play is monetized.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Share links to your
favorite tracks and create a post or video about why this music means so much
to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Add a song to your
playlist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Send an encouraging
note directly to the artist. That means more than you’ll ever know. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Include their song in
your own videos.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have design
skills, design them a cool shirt or poster that they can sell.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">When touring does
resume, buy a ticket and help them pack out that venue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Contribute to their
crowdfunding or Patreon.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=2229c16d45&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #a12219; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" />
</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Dc748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd%26id%3D0dd25bfea0%26e%3Ddd377f5752&source=gmail&ust=1614895352289000&usg=AFQjCNHQCLoG66t82ROf9rjPwqgZhBC8sQ" href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=0dd25bfea0&e=dd377f5752" role="link" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #a12219; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">www.coveinn.com</span></a><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" />
</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Dc748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd%26id%3D96e40dd1cb%26e%3Ddd377f5752&source=gmail&ust=1614895352289000&usg=AFQjCNFDxSCbe2Vs3pQ7Ijw8aSHJmVca6w" href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=584f92c816&e=dd377f5752" role="link" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #a12219; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>ChooseTheBluesProductions</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">*************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more info, please contact Kingston Blues
Society<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">50<sup>th</sup> JUNO AWARDS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JUNO Award nominations will be announced on
Tuesday, March 9, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The JUNOS return to Toronto for
the 50th Anniversary on May 16, 2021. <br />
The 50th annual JUNO Awards will be broadcast nationwide on CBC
TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and globally at <a href="https://junoawards.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=01a96280f6a16f5c2a10a78a3&id=2446d9f143&e=536a7e7441" target="_blank">cbcmusic.ca/junos.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42<sup>nd</sup> BLUES MUSIC AWARDS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Current members of the Blues Foundation are
eligible to vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Voting closes March 12 at 11:59 CT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Blues Music Awards ceremony will take
place on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 5 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more information: <a href="http://blues.org/blues-music-awards/">http://blues.org/blues-music-awards/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE GREAT MIGRATION <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">FROM THE DELTA BLUES MUSEUM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqXGW4QaBBTNmIwJDaG1cZwuyLO0DQGlstnjtnx8BLp1uc5kpp5iDda9Rmm_vrPsOoaVGziUrZ5T43rv1Irkvgcw6ZQG02Fq3CS6lNUAyxdMDYv7Noyo1jjwZIxKPA4bWEMU75TnGRxGK/s640/Great+Migration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqXGW4QaBBTNmIwJDaG1cZwuyLO0DQGlstnjtnx8BLp1uc5kpp5iDda9Rmm_vrPsOoaVGziUrZ5T43rv1Irkvgcw6ZQG02Fq3CS6lNUAyxdMDYv7Noyo1jjwZIxKPA4bWEMU75TnGRxGK/s320/Great+Migration.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Take a Field Trip through "The Great
Migration" in our latest virtual tour, created by Mississippi filmmaker
Joe York in collaboration with historian Nancy Pace Kossman and screenwriter
Jennifer Pierce Mathus: The story of The Great Migration is also the story
of how the world got the Blues, from those musicians who left the South in
search of better lives elsewhere. Learn more about the places they left and how
this important movement had a dramatic impact on the country's economy, arts
and culture.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All virtual tours are free and available on
our website at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.deltabluesmuseum.org/field-trip-tour.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.deltabluesmuseum.org/field-trip-tour.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Donations are suggested and greatly
appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BYTOWNE CINEMA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Goodbye ByTowne”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Singer/songwriter Lynn Miles has
written a song just for us!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It's really good, in a three-hanky kind of
way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">After you watch the video, you can download
the audio file to your music collection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Downloads are free, but if you'd like to show
your appreciation (and support local music), consider a small e-transfer to
Lynn at <a href="mailto:lynnmilesmusic@gmail.com" target="_blank">lynnmilesmusic@gmail.com</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/">http://www.dawgfm.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM 93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty 93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/">www.ckcufm.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton
Region<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays: 9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John Tackaberry</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays: 9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays: 6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays: 9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb">www.cbc.ca/snb</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR 98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays, 8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show. It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on
the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank">valleyheritageradio.ca</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-20890091269302477272021-02-01T13:20:00.053-05:002021-02-01T13:28:55.984-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 01 February 2021<p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">will be published occasionally as Ottawa/Ontario remain in
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</tbody></table>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-42152777570080388682020-12-23T14:18:00.008-05:002020-12-23T14:18:53.542-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 23 December 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">is taking a month off over the holiday/winter season.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The next email/blog will be sent out Wednesday, January 20, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special
Statement – <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kwey. Bonjour. Hello.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Over the weekend, I connected with Dr.
Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, about the shutdown which
was announced </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">[Monday]
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">afternoon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">I want to acknowledge the dire situation much
of our province is facing and</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">how important the next
weeks</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">will be to stem the tide of COVID transmission across Ontario before it
leads to unprecedented hospitalizations and cripples our health care system.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">In my discussions with Dr. Williams, I
highlighted the incredibly hard work and significant sacrifices Ottawa
residents and businesses have made over the last several months to keep COVID
transmissions down.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">I also mentioned the important role that schools play in enabling
people to work and providing structure in children and youth’s days.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Through that hard work and most recently this
fall, we have seen the number of hospitalizations and outbreaks decline in
Ottawa. While no longer in decline, the levels of COVID in our community
remain stable, and we know even a small increase in the number of close
contacts we have can quickly lead to a significant rise in COVID-19 levels
here. We know our hospitals in Ottawa are ready and not seeing the
worrying trends seen in other parts of the province. We want to see elective
surgeries continue and not be cancelled.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">We also know
we are seeing a rise in numbers in neighbouring regions and we are all
connected.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">I am disappointed with the decision by the
provincial government to apply a 28-day shutdown on the city of Ottawa and I
have asked the provincial government to reconsider a two-week shutdown for
Ottawa, one that would be as short as possible in consideration of the evidence
of the COVID indicators in our community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">We know that in a shutdown, we lose balance in
our mental health and freedoms in our lives. For people living with domestic
violence, home is not a haven but a dangerous place. Many business owners in
the service industry are facing devastating economic impacts and</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">their livelihoods are at risk. Self-isolation and loneliness are having
a severe impact on mental health.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">People are suffering and everyone is tired.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Today is the winter solstice, the day of the
year with the longest hours of darkness. And today, in Ottawa, we are feeling
that darkness.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BUT the darkest time comes just before the light and I want you to know
that I will continue to keep fighting for the people of Ottawa. I will continue
to keep speaking to the province, to make it as clear to make this shutdown as
short as possible for the city of Ottawa.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Today, there is hope in our community. Last
week, nearly</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">1,500</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">long-term care workers</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">received the first Pfizer
COVID vaccines in Ottawa. There will be a phased and scheduled vaccine campaign
to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to everyone who wants it, and we
are in the process of reaching out to all long-term care home and retirement
home operators and staff to continue to offer more doses of the vaccine. Staff
who work at a long-term care or retirement home in Ottawa are asked to contact
their employer today for information about how to book your vaccine
appointment.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ottawa, I am proud of the hard work you have
done. I know you are committed and that you care deeply about your
community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">In the days ahead, please do not gather with
people you do not usually live with. This Christmas must be different.
Stay with people in your household only. If you choose to see family and
friends outside your household, physically distance and wear a mask. Do as
much as possible outdoors. Stay home if you are sick and wash your hands
regularly.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Caring for your loved ones means doing these
things. These are both the simplest things but the hardest, especially THIS Christmas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">We need to keep each other closer than ever
before, while being physically apart.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Many people
are struggling and need you to check in. These are your family, your friends,
your </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">neighbours</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> who will struggle with their mental health, who will need food,
support, even a friendly hello.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">No one is alone. Our
community is all of us and please connect with them to see how you can bring
light to someone’s world. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Thank you. Merci. Meegwetch.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
Text <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="December-21-2020--Special-statement-from"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: December-21-2020--Special-statement-from;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 21, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: December-21-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: December-21-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on Irene’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca/events/?ref=page_internal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca/events/?ref=page_internal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Rainbow’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">There
was a COVID outbreak in one of the schools in Westport last week - and a
subsequent rise in positive cases in the surrounding area - so in the interests
of SAFETY FIRST (which has been the operating creed at The Cove since the
pandemic began) THE COVE INN has decided to CLOSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - i.e.
until the COVID situation improves and they feel they can open and operate
safely again.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some venues offer livestream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROVINCIAL
LOCKDOWN to JANUARY 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NO EVENTS THIS WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NO EVENTS COMING UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">MUSICAL ADVENT CALENDAR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Three
of Ottawa’s most popular singers — Angelique Francis, Rebecca Noelle and
Kellylee Evans — are among a dozen top-tier local artists featured in a new
series of 24 seasonal music videos, with one to be presented each day until
Dec. 24. The musical Advent calendar is the result of an innovative collaboration
between RBC Bluesfest and the Embassy of Germany. The videos will be posted on
the embassy’s website, <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://sogerman.ca/advent-calendar">sogerman.ca/advent-calendar</a>.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">According
to Sabine Sparwasser, Germany’s ambassador to Canada, the idea for the online
Advent calendar was devised in her office, while the Bluesfest team contributed
the expertise to make it happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“The
Advent calendar is a much-beloved thing in Germany,” said Sparwasser, referring
to the holiday tradition of a calendar that has a small treat or gift tucked
behind a flap on each day in December leading up to Christmas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“Every
day you open the little door and get the little present. You start off with a
little joy in the morning, in particular when it’s dark and cold. It works up
the anticipation to the 24th, which is the big present-giving day in Germany.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Germans
are known to be huge fans of music, and the German Embassy has long been a
supporter of several Ottawa music festivals, including the Ottawa International
Jazz Festival and Chamberfest. There’s normally a modest budget to organize and
present cultural events, but because of the pandemic this year that budget was
barely touched.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“It’s
been a very difficult year to do anything live, and so we thought of doing
something where we can engage young, local artists and spread the holiday cheer
at the same time,” said Sparwasser. “We came up with the idea of the Advent
calendar and found the perfect partner in Ottawa Bluesfest.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Festival
staff then turned to one of their Blues In The Schools instructors, the
multi-talented artist Angelique Francis, to co-ordinate the effort, with help
from her musician father, Kiran Francis, who also plays in her band.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bluesfest
executive director Mark Monahan said Francis had recently put together a
promotional video for the school program, and the results were impressive. All
24 of the Advent calendar videos were shot at Festival House over one weekend,
with Angelique and her father handling the myriad details, including producing,
directing, shooting, editing, engineering, and mixing and mastering the audio.
They also rounded up a selection of artists representing the diversity of the
Ottawa music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
addition to Francis, Noelle and Evans, the videos feature the Inuit
throat-singing duo Tarniriik, bilingual singer-songwriter Kristine St. Pierre,
spoken-word artist Jamaal Jackson Rogers, soprano Cara Gilbertson-Boese, the
duo of guitarist Lucas Haneman and vocalist Megan Laurence, bluesy harmonica
wiz Catriona Sturton, country-folk singer Julie Corrigan and singer-pianist
Jeff Rogers with guitarist JW-Jones.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most
of the artists recorded two videos. The song selections include Christmas
carols and winter-themed tunes, along with German favourites, secular standards
and tidings from other cultures.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“This
year is like no other year before, but the bright side is we’ve had to be more creative
to reach out to people,” said Sparwasser. “We’re hopeful that with this calendar,
maybe we’re going to reach people we’ve never had a chance to come into contact
with before. And it gives artists a little something to do and a little
revenue.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen, 01-December-2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2021 WINTER SERIES</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dinner
& Show fundraisers for local charities<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">$70 (plus HST) for all shows * 7-10 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Two nights - Friday & Saturday - per engagement<br />
Full COVID safety protocol in effect at all shows<br />
<br />
Limited capacity due to COVID so book well ahead if you want to attend.<br />
Limited number of tables for 2 available so, to help us maximize seating
and for your added safety, please get together with family & friends and create
your own "bubble" table.<br />
<br />
Why not make this a nice little staycation getaway? Well-priced accommodation available
at the Cove and nearby B&Bs.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED * CALL THE COVE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 or email <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=8908d57af0&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
If you can't be there in person, all shows will be broadcast live on the BOTR
YOUTUBE channel. <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=97dad4ab5f&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucwljdqbzal87xbjlg9sw-CQ</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JACK DE KEYZER TRIO - <span style="color: red;">CANCELLED</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jan</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">uary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 15 & 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CHUCK JACKSON TRIO - <span style="color: red;">CANCELLED</span></span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Feb</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ruary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 19
& 20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">PAUL REDDICK TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">March 19 & 20 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Proceeds
from these shows go to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">P.A.W.S (Prevent Another
Westport Stray)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
A wonderfully talented singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul has been
performing his critically acclaimed original material on stages across Canada,
the USA and Europe for over 30 years. He has 10 albums to his credit and
has recorded and written with Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and MonkeyJunk, among
others. His most recent album "Ride The One" won him a Juno in 2016.
Paul will be appearing with long time friend and collaborator Kyle Ferguson
(from The Sidemen days) and Steve Marriner from MonkeyJunk (who is fast
becoming a regular at The Cove) - both on guitars. <br />
<a href="http://www.paulreddick.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.paulreddick.ca</span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NOTE: The above show is </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">subject to
postponement depending on the COVID situation at the time</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Watch
for email updates, visit the BOTR website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=702316ed54&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.bluesontherideau.ca</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or the Cove website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=e2a28b8b99&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.coveinn.com</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or call the Cove </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">for
updates<br />
as the show dates approach. <br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shows
are going ahead on December 23 and 24.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Best of the ByTowne Update from Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Best of the ByTowne, all screenings in
our "21-fun salute" of great ByTowne hits must be cancelled, owing to
the pandemic.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">But here's what I propose: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">What if we postpone the Best of the ByTowne series
to late January or early Februa</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We already have the movies; we have a fully
equipped cinema; we have 1050 tickets sold (21 screenings x 50 person
capacity). All we need is a place in the calendar when it's safe to go to the
movies again.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Here's how it would work: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Give me a couple of weeks to work out the
details. We need to be sure that the restrictions won't be extended, and there
are a few other ducks I need to get in a row. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Meanwhile, don't request refunds just yet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">When I know the dates of the Best of
the ByTowne: Plan B series, customers who had tickets to the original Dec.
26-31 series will get advance notice, and an opportunity to use their credits
to reserve the same number of tickets in the Plan B series. You'll be allowed
to book tickets for any of the shows (not necessarily the same movies that you
first signed up for). After 72 hours of head start for the original ticket
holders, any unsold seats will be released to the rest of the cit</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">This may not work for everyone. I know your
schedule from Dec. 26 to 31 might have had a bit more time for movies than you
might have available later on, or maybe you're fed up with COVID restrictions
and plan to move to Kamouraska to wait out the pandemic.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">So if you need a refund now, we'll do it. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Just email your reservation code (or
forward the email confirmation that includes the code) </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">to </span><a href="mailto:tickets@bytowne.ca" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank">tickets@bytowne.ca</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> and we'll process your credit card
refund, no questions asked. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(We're proud NOT to be Air Canada!)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">If, ultimately, we can't pull off the Best
of the ByTowne Plan B: I'll let you all know, and THEN we can process all your
refunds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">interviews
</span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Highlights – Special
Statement – December 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Kwey.
Bonjour. Hello.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Today
is truly a historic day for Ottawa. Earlier today, health care workers who work
in some of Ottawa’s long term care homes became the first people in the city to
receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Today,
with a new vaccine available and others anticipated in the weeks and months to
come, there is a light on the horizon. We now have another layer of protection
to add to our toolkit. And I want to strongly encourage anyone who can receive
the vaccine now to do so and continue to protect themselves, their loved ones
and our community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">I
know there are many people with questions and concerns about this new vaccine,
and Ottawa Public Health is working with you to get you the answers you need.
Today, we launched a new webpage on <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/covid-19-vaccine.aspx" title="View our COVID-19 Vaccine page"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawapublichealth.ca/Covid19Vaccine</span></a> which we will
continue to update over the next several months.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
single action to prevent COVID-19 transmission counts, and the next few months
will require our patience and perseverance. The screening measures and
mask wearing and physical distancing and hand washing will remain important
layers of protection against the virus, including for people who are
vaccinated.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">There
will be a phased and scheduled vaccine campaign to make COVID-19 vaccine
available to everyone, however it will take many months before large segments
of the population are vaccinated. I know the million people who call Ottawa
home will keep doing their best with the hard work to protect their friends,
family and coworkers. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">There’s No Place Like (staying) Home for the
Holidays</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
know what we need to do to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. We
must stay consistent, stay strong, stay focused in the weeks and months ahead.
We must support people who may be having more difficulty this winter and link
people to services when needed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19
indicators on our <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/reports-research-and-statistics/daily-covid19-dashboard.aspx"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">dashboard</span></a> and the other
information we monitor daily remain stable; our numbers are no longer
declining. A small increase in the number of close contacts we have can quickly
lead to a significant rise in COVID-19 levels in our community. As we enter the
holiday season, we need to continue to make informed decisions that keep us and
others safe from the COVID-19 virus. Avoiding crowded places and close contact
with people outside our households are most important.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">This
means the holidays this year will be like no others before. OPH has also <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/hosting-postponing-or-cancelling-mass-gatherings.aspx"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">updated its website</span></a> to
reflect the holiday guidance announced by the provincial government. We
continue to ask that celebrations happen only with the people you already live
with, virtually or physically distanced with anyone else, and that those who
live alone can exclusively join one other household.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">I’d
also ask that if you know someone who is isolated and not part of your close
contacts to please reach out virtually, give them a call or send them a card or
another token of kindness. The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone who
is alone, COVID or no COVID. Now more than ever, we need to support one another
and our entire community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
the latest vaccines news, my hope is that we can return to celebrating with our
extended loved ones by this time next year. In the meantime, the public health
measures you’ve become familiar with will need to be in place for some time.
And when it is your turn to receive the vaccine, please roll up your sleeve –
for your safety and the safety of our entire community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Stay
strong Ottawa and take care of one another. Thank you. Merci. Meegwetch.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full
Text <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="December-15-2020--Special-statement-from"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: December-15-2020--Special-statement-from;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 15, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: December-15-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: December-15-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="December-10-2020--Special-statement-from"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: December-10-2020--Special-statement-from;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 10, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: December-10-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: December-10-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LOCAL
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on Irene’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca/events/?ref=page_internal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca/events/?ref=page_internal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rainbow
Bistro<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on the Rainbow’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">There
was a COVID outbreak in one of the schools in Westport last week - and a
subsequent rise in positive cases in the surrounding area - so in the interests
of SAFETY FIRST (which has been the operating creed at The Cove since the
pandemic began) THE COVE INN has decided to CLOSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - i.e.
until the COVID situation improves and they feel they can open and operate
safely again.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Al Tambay <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastro Pub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
December 17; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
December 19; 3 pm – 6 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> and</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Neighbourhood Pub, 2557 Baseline Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
December 18; 6 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Miss
Emily, with full band - <span style="color: red;">CANCELLED</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday
& Saturday, December 18 & 19; 6 pm – 10 p</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Revue with Jamieson & Friends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday, December 19</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> @ 7 pm; pay what you can<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">An
Evening of music with Jamieson MacKay. Socially distanced seating available
indoors. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rainbow
Sunday Blues Showcase Series<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
Sunday afternoon in December 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Door at 2, show 3/3:30-7/7:30ish; cover
$5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Dec
20 - Crunchy Flower</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Dec 27 - River City Junction</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">This
is NOT an open jam.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Due
to the nature of jams and the inevitability of cross-contamination, the new
Sunday format is not an open mic/jam.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
respect COVID restrictions:<br />
- Wear your mask and use hand sanitizer.<br />
- Stay at your table, please remain seated.<br />
- No dancing,<br />
- Groups no larger than 4 per table,<br />
- Do not approach other tables.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
note last call is at 8:45 pm, and that everyone must be gone by 9:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Cover
is $5, you may pay it in cash or with plastic to the bartender while they
collect your ID for contact tracing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thank
you for supporting live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Play
safe, be respectful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Lynn
Miles Solo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
December 19 @ 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: </span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130141852785"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130141852785</span></a><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sunday,
December 20 @ 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tickets: </span></span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397">www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Lynn
Miles is an award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer, teacher, writer,
public speaker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://lynnmilesmusic.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://lynnmilesmusic.ca/</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sunday,
December 20; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets will be gracing the stage for a Christmas Funk & Soul
show featuring the incomparable Michael Hanna live at Irene's Pub on Sunday,
December 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">This
event will be a ticketed event that can be attended in person (assuming COVID protocols
allow) as well as a paid online Zoom link which will be available soon. We'll
be paying tribute to great artists such as Bill Withers, Steely Dan, Mavis
Staples, Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS COMING UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Jamie
Douglas – Solo, Acoustic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Heart
& Crown, 353B Preston Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
December 31; 2 pm – 6 pm</span></b><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Jamie
Douglas returns to Heart & Crown Preston for an afternoon solo acoustic
show on New Years Eve Afternoon on Thursday, December 31.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Weber
Brothers Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Historic Red Dog, Peterborough ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
December 31 @ 9 pm; tickets $30<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Please call the Red Dog to reserve a
spot or table.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Come
join The Weber Brothers Band this New Year’s Eve at the Historic Red Dog,
Peterborough ON. We’ll have to ring in the new year an hour early with
restrictions being what they are, so join us as we ring in the New Brunswick
New Year!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Attendance
numbers have to be quite limited this year due to Covid restrictions and
safety, so it’ll be a first come first get type situation, but we look forward
to seeing you there.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">All
Covid precautions and protocols will be in place and closely monitored and
strictly practiced.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">MUSICAL ADVENT CALENDAR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Three
of Ottawa’s most popular singers — Angelique Francis, Rebecca Noelle and
Kellylee Evans — are among a dozen top-tier local artists featured in a new
series of 24 seasonal music videos, with one to be presented each day until
Dec. 24. The musical Advent calendar is the result of an innovative
collaboration between RBC Bluesfest and the Embassy of Germany. The videos are posted on the embassy’s website, <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://sogerman.ca/advent-calendar">sogerman.ca/advent-calendar</a>.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">According
to Sabine Sparwasser, Germany’s ambassador to Canada, the idea for the online
Advent calendar was devised in her office, while the Bluesfest team contributed
the expertise to make it happen.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“The
Advent calendar is a much-beloved thing in Germany,” said Sparwasser, referring
to the holiday tradition of a calendar that has a small treat or gift tucked
behind a flap on each day in December leading up to Christmas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“Every
day you open the little door and get the little present. You start off with a
little joy in the morning, in particular when it’s dark and cold. It works up
the anticipation to the 24th, which is the big present-giving day in Germany.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Germans
are known to be huge fans of music, and the German Embassy has long been a
supporter of several Ottawa music festivals, including the Ottawa International
Jazz Festival and Chamberfest. There’s normally a modest budget to organize and
present cultural events, but because of the pandemic this year that budget was
barely touched.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“It’s
been a very difficult year to do anything live, and so we thought of doing
something where we can engage young, local artists and spread the holiday cheer
at the same time,” said Sparwasser. “We came up with the idea of the Advent
calendar and found the perfect partner in Ottawa Bluesfest.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Festival
staff then turned to one of their Blues In The Schools instructors, the
multi-talented artist Angelique Francis, to co-ordinate the effort, with help
from her musician father, Kiran Francis, who also plays in her band.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Bluesfest
executive director Mark Monahan said Francis had recently put together a
promotional video for the school program, and the results were impressive. All
24 of the Advent calendar videos were shot at Festival House over one weekend,
with Angelique and her father handling the myriad details, including producing,
directing, shooting, editing, engineering, and mixing and mastering the audio.
They also rounded up a selection of artists representing the diversity of the
Ottawa music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">In
addition to Francis, Noelle and Evans, the videos feature the Inuit
throat-singing duo Tarniriik, bilingual singer-songwriter Kristine St. Pierre,
spoken-word artist Jamaal Jackson Rogers, soprano Cara Gilbertson-Boese, the
duo of guitarist Lucas Haneman and vocalist Megan Laurence, bluesy harmonica
wiz Catriona Sturton, country-folk singer Julie Corrigan and singer-pianist
Jeff Rogers with guitarist JW-Jones.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Most
of the artists recorded two videos. The song selections include Christmas
carols and winter-themed tunes, along with German favourites, secular standards
and tidings from other cultures.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“This
year is like no other year before, but the bright side is we’ve had to be more
creative to reach out to people,” said Sparwasser. “We’re hopeful that with
this calendar, maybe we’re going to reach people we’ve never had a chance to
come into contact with before. And it gives artists a little something to do
and a little revenue.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Lynn
Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen, 01-December-2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 2020</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Presented by </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Southminster United Church</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Wednesdays at noon, live at <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=61d76ff9e6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Music at
Southminster</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 23 A<a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=f961f177e4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"> FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS</a></span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Caelis Academy Ensemble honors the season with a traditional Christmas festival
of lessons and carols in the English Cathedral style. Caelis Academy Ensemble
is directed by Matthew Larkin.<br />
<br />
Support the DOMS series with a <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=0f6ca27091&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">donation</span></a>.<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2021 WINTER SERIES</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
are still hoping - and planning for - the WINTER SERIES of BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
at The Cove to proceed as planned, beginning with the January 15 & 16 shows
with the JACK DE KEYZER TRIO but that will depend entirely on the COVID
situation at that time and when The Cove reopens. We are monitoring the
situation day by day and will make a decision about the January shows no later
than January 4 at which time we will notify everyone.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Dinner
& Show fundraisers for local charities<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">$70 (plus HST) for all shows * 7-10 pm</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Two nights - Friday & Saturday - per engagement<br />
Full COVID safety protocol in effect at all shows<br />
<br />
Limited capacity due to COVID so book well ahead if you want to attend.<br />
Limited number of tables for 2 available so, to help us maximize seating
and for your added safety, please get together with family & friends and create
your own "bubble" table.<br />
<br />
Why not make this a nice little staycation getaway? Well-priced accommodation available
at the Cove and nearby B&Bs.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED * CALL THE
COVE</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 or email <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=8908d57af0&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<br />
If you can't be there in person, all shows will be broadcast live on the BOTR
YOUTUBE channel. <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=97dad4ab5f&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucwljdqbzal87xbjlg9sw-CQ</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JACK DE KEYZER TRIO</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jan</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">uary</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 15 & 16</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to St. Edwards elementary school<br />
<br />
No need to introduce this act to Blues On The Rideau aficionados. Canada's King
of the Blues guitar, Jack and his band are the most popular group to
have ever played BOTR @ The Cove. This will be his record 10<sup>th</sup> visit
since the Series started. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner,
Jack's career continues to blossom. He has a new album out and has just been
nominated for 5 more Maple Blues Awards this year - Best Entertainer, Electric Act,
Guitarist, Male Vocalist and Recording of the Year. And Alan Duffy (bass) and
Richard Thornton (saxophone) who will be accompanying Jack for these
shows are both up for MBAs in their respective categories as well. Blues, Rock,
Funk, Soul and R&B at its best!<br />
<a href="http://www.jackdekeyzer.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.jackdekeyzer.com</span></a><br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">_______________________</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Update
from James Doran:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Some
hard news just came in: Chuck Jackson has been diagnosed with cancer - on his
tongue. The good news is that they found it early and have started aggressive
chemo/radiation treatment over the next 5 weeks. They say there is an 89%
chance that he will recover fully which are excellent odds.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">However
- this means Chuck won’t be able to do the February 19/20 BOTR gigs at The Cove
Inn with his Trio as planned. (He is aiming to be healed up and ready for the
next Downchild tour tentatively planned for late April).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Stay
tune for updates re: a replacement group for the Feb BOTR dates but given the
current COVID situation - and the fact that The Cove Inn is closed until
further notice due to a local outbreak - we will wait for awhile before making
any further decisions of announcements about the Blues On The Rideau WINTER
SERIES. Stay tuned.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">If
you want to send a note of love and support to Chuck while he is going through
his treatments his email is <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="file:///F:/LIZFILES/ThisWeek/2020/2020-12%20December/chuckjackson2@rogers.com">chuckjackson2@rogers.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CHUCK JACKSON TRIO</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Feb</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ruary</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 19 & 20</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to Rideau Vista elementary school</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Another
BOTR favourite - Chuck has played here with The Hogtown Allstars multiple times
and is of course is famous as the lead singer and harp player in the legendary
Downchild Blues Band. He lists his major influences as Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding
and Junior Wells and you can hear a lot of each of them in his music - he has
an unmistakable powerful, soulful Blues Shouter style. He's also an
accomplished songwriter and is the founder and Director of the famous Southside
Shuffle Blues Festival in Port Credit, Ontario. Chuck has won 2 Juno Awards and
5 Maple Blues Awards with Downchild over his career and has been nominated 6X
for the MBA for Best Male Vocalist - and won it 3X. He's up for another one
this year. Joining Chuck for this performance is long time friend (and a former
member of Downchild) Tyler Yarema on keyboards and Pat Carey on sax (another
Downchild member) who has won the MBA for Horn Player of the Year an
amazing 7X. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.chuckjackson.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.chuckjackson.com</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">PAUL REDDICK TRIO</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">March 19 & 20 </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Proceeds
from these shows go to </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">P.A.W.S (Prevent Another
Westport Stray)</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<br />
A wonderfully talented singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul has been
performing his critically acclaimed original material on stages across Canada,
the USA and Europe for over 30 years. He has 10 albums to his credit and
has recorded and written with Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and MonkeyJunk, among
others. His most recent album "Ride The One" won him a Juno in 2016.
Paul will be appearing with long time friend and collaborator Kyle Ferguson
(from The Sidemen days) and Steve Marriner from MonkeyJunk (who is fast
becoming a regular at The Cove) - both on guitars. <br />
<a href="http://www.paulreddick.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.paulreddick.ca</span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NOTE: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">All shows are subject to postponement
depending on the COVID situation at the time</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">. </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Watch for email
updates, visit the BOTR website </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=702316ed54&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.bluesontherideau.ca</a> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">or the Cove website </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=e2a28b8b99&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.coveinn.com</a> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">or call the Cove </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">for
updates<br />
as the show dates approach. <br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">325
Rideau Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Update
from Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">What
can we do to help?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">First,
let's all take advice from the front cover of the Hitchhiker's Guide To The
Galaxy: Don't Panic!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">You've
already helped. Your donations to the Staff Appreciation Fund have been
amazing, and they will definitely help the staff bridge the gap between jobs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Nothing
else needs to be done on your end. I've been pretty clear that running an indie
cinema is not feasible during a pandemic. No investments or donations or
cost-savings measures can solve this; there are few customers, and fewer films
to show to them.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">But
after the pandemic, it will be a different story. There was interest in buying
the ByTowne business prior to the pandemic, and the prospective buyer is still
considering the options. Plus, my announcement last week has generated a lot of
reaction from some people with ample wealth, and some with ample knowledge of
running an arts-oriented business.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">I
will soon turn my attention to finding out whether all this reaction can be
converted to action. Meanwhile, enjoy the remaining movies, and the holiday
season in general. And keep your subscription to Cinemail active, so that I can
keep you up to date on the prospects for ByTowne 2.0. It's going to need you
just as much as you need it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Let's
get stuffed on cinema.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">I'm sorry
that the ByTowne has to close. And from the outpouring of support that I and
the staff have received over the past 10 days, I truly understand that you're
as disappointed as I am. Thanks for all your messages.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">But let's
not be maudlin. After the pandemic, there may be someone willing to re-open the
ByTowne. And right now, we might as well make the best of things, right?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">In that
spirit, I now present to you the final week of ByTowne movies. </span><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Best of the
ByTowne </span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">is
a 21-gun salute to the strange and wonderful movies that have made the ByTowne
such a fascinating place to be.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Best of the ByTowne</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> spans
the decades from the 1980s to now. It includes popular hits, award winners,
comedies, dramas, 10 different languages, and some personal favourites of mine.
And it all wraps up with shows of Stop Making Sense, the film we played at
the ByTowne's opening night party, October 1, 1988.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Perhaps
you've noticed that our 50-person screenings are selling out rapidly these
days. (There aren't many tickets left for the movies playing from now until
December 24.) So take a look at The Best of the ByTowne <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-browser"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-browser</span></a> and act decisively!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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 <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">interviews
</span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank">carolyn-fe.com/radio</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com">ottawablues@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on Irene’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca/events/?ref=page_internal">https://www.facebook.com/irenespub.ca/events/?ref=page_internal</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/">www.irenespub.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Rainbow’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7">https://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon! Live music is almost nightly. See calendar <a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all safe
and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out of our
town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">www.coveinn.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk56588831"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jimmy Bowskill & Steve Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Cove Country Inn,
Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday & Friday,
December 10 & 11; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes
dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book
early; The Cove 613-273-3636 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two of Canada's best
Roots Blues guitarists/singer-songwriters together.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Steve Marriner is
a dynamic and powerful performer who incorporates various styles of blues,
roots and soul. While he currently dedicates most of his time to fronting
the highly acclaimed Roots Blues Band MonkeyJunk, he also performs intimate
solo shows and acts as a dynamic sideman. Originally renowned for his
prowess on the harmonica, Steve has become a multi-instrumental force in recent
years, adding bass, guitar, drums, and keys into the mix. He’s won multiple
Maple Blues Awards for Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of The Year and 2 Juno
Awards with MonkeyJunk.<br />
<br />
Jimmy Bowskill’s professional career started at age 11 when he was discovered
by the late, great Jeff Healey and he's continued to grow and
mature ever since. He's toured North America and Europe as the Jimmy
Bowskill Band and currently plays electric guitar with the internationally
famous band The Sheepdogs. He's about to release his 6th album (first
solo) album on which he plays most of the instruments.<br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastro Pub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
December 10; 9 pm – midnight<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12; 3 pm – 6 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
December 11; 7 pm – 9 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Message
from Al: “I want to give out a big shout out and Thank you to Mark the Staff
and the people who have been going to the Waterfront A) To Mark and Staff for taking
all the measures to make it safe B) To the Clients for respecting the
regulations. But here's a bit of an extra Thank you. Mark has kept music going
@ The Waterfront by building a music box for the musicians to be able to
perform and has kept us working ... that’s a personal thank you, but also now
Mark is doing all sorts of things to help out the community, including
donations, fundraisers, and specials, and even a Christmas Dinner thing. Check
out the Waterfront Gastro pub page … boy if that doesn't stuff my stocking ... wait
… never mind ... but that's all folks, see you soon, and I won't say it yet but
it's coming Merry … not just yet, peace out!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Retro Heart Show<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12; 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm; cover $5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
– Motown – Soul – Retro Rock<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">COVID
protocols mandatory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HoRoJo
Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12; dinner & show $150 + HST</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HoRoJo Trio recently won the international blues competition in Memphis,
Tennessee and will be having their debut album produced by a Grammy-winning
producer in Nashville.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel will be hosting a 50-person event to raise money for their
recording costs, as all musicians nationwide have been terribly impacted by COVID.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
are $150 (+HST) per person with most going directly to the band to produce
their album! We are selling quickly so please call the hotel to reserve. A
credit card will be needed to book as it is first come. A beautiful 4 course
dinner prepared by our awesome chef will be served and the band will play a
full show.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Let's
get together for this great cause and do some good.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
inquiries and to book please call Rod at 343-999-6774<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270">https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Revue with Jamieson & Friends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12 @ 7 pm; pay what you can<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">An
Evening of music with Jamieson MacKay. Socially distanced seating available
indoors. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Sunday Blues Showcase Series<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Sunday afternoon in December 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Door at 2, show 3/3:30-7/7:30ish; cover
$5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec
13</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <b>–
James Cochrane</b><br />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec
20 - Crunchy Flower<br />
Dec 27 - River City Junction</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
is NOT an open jam.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Due
to the nature of jams and the inevitability of cross-contamination, the new
Sunday format is not an open mic/jam.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
respect COVID restrictions:<br />
- Wear your mask and use hand sanitizer.<br />
- Stay at your table, please remain seated.<br />
- No dancing,<br />
- Groups no larger than 4 per table,<br />
- Do not approach other tables.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
note last call is at 8:45 pm, and that everyone must be gone by 9:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cover
is $5, you may pay it in cash or with plastic to the bartender while they
collect your ID for contact tracing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank
you for supporting live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Play
safe, be respectful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Christmas
Goose – A Benefit for the Ottawa Food Bank<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 13 @ 3 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Featuring
Pat Moore, Lynne Hanson, Shawn Tavenier, Nick Gauthier and Ann Downey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
at Irene's and Live streamed on Sidedoor. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In-house
tickets are sold by tables of 2, 3 and 4.<br />
Tickets for the live stream: <a href="https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/gInqsjHH0tl7j1UYOUhk?fbclid=IwAR13t8KzVFjqnW4hNd3XW0SqYpyY-5tOZzESZxjXkflco5U7QC2qvvhamPE" target="_blank">https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/gInqsjHH0tl7j1UYOUhk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Miss
Emily, with full band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, December 18 & 19; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book early; The Cove 613-273-3636
<a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3X
Maple Blues Award winner in 2020, a fabulous singer and performer whose
career took off after she opened for THE TRAGICALLY HIP in 2011. She
has remained close with members of that band ever since. Miss Emily just
released a great new album - "Live At The Isabella". You seldom get a
chance to see an artist of this caliber with her full band in an intimate
setting like The Cove. <br />
P.S. There's a nice added connection between The Cove and Miss Emily. Manager
Seamus Cowan plays bass in her band. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.themissemily.com/">www.themissemily.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out this great </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">YOUTUBE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> video</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">of her with the band<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0">https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Miles Solo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 19 @ 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Tickets: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130141852785">www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130141852785</a><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20 @ 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"> Tickets: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Miles is an award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer, teacher, writer,
public speaker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://lynnmilesmusic.ca/">https://lynnmilesmusic.ca/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets will be gracing the stage for a Christmas Funk & Soul
show featuring the incomparable Michael Hanna live at Irene's Pub on Sunday,
December 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
event will be a ticketed event that can be attended in person (assuming COVID
protocols allow) as well as a paid online Zoom link which will be available soon.
We'll be paying tribute to great artists such as Bill Withers, Steely Dan,
Mavis Staples, Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Three
of Ottawa’s most popular singers — Angelique Francis, Rebecca Noelle and
Kellylee Evans — are among a dozen top-tier local artists featured in a new
series of 24 seasonal music videos, with one to be presented each day until
Dec. 24. The musical Advent calendar is the result of an innovative
collaboration between RBC Bluesfest and the Embassy of Germany. The videos will
be posted on the embassy’s website, <a href="http://sogerman.ca/advent-calendar">sogerman.ca/advent-calendar</a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">According
to Sabine Sparwasser, Germany’s ambassador to Canada, the idea for the online
Advent calendar was devised in her office, while the Bluesfest team contributed
the expertise to make it happen.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“The
Advent calendar is a much-beloved thing in Germany,” said Sparwasser, referring
to the holiday tradition of a calendar that has a small treat or gift tucked
behind a flap on each day in December leading up to Christmas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Every
day you open the little door and get the little present. You start off with a
little joy in the morning, in particular when it’s dark and cold. It works up
the anticipation to the 24th, which is the big present-giving day in Germany.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Germans
are known to be huge fans of music, and the German Embassy has long been a
supporter of several Ottawa music festivals, including the Ottawa International
Jazz Festival and Chamberfest. There’s normally a modest budget to organize and
present cultural events, but because of the pandemic this year that budget was
barely touched.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“It’s
been a very difficult year to do anything live, and so we thought of doing
something where we can engage young, local artists and spread the holiday cheer
at the same time,” said Sparwasser. “We came up with the idea of the Advent
calendar and found the perfect partner in Ottawa Bluesfest.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Festival
staff then turned to one of their Blues In The Schools instructors, the
multi-talented artist Angelique Francis, to co-ordinate the effort, with help
from her musician father, Kiran Francis, who also plays in her band.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bluesfest
executive director Mark Monahan said Francis had recently put together a
promotional video for the school program, and the results were impressive. All
24 of the Advent calendar videos were shot at Festival House over one weekend,
with Angelique and her father handling the myriad details, including producing,
directing, shooting, editing, engineering, and mixing and mastering the audio.
They also rounded up a selection of artists representing the diversity of the
Ottawa music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
addition to Francis, Noelle and Evans, the videos feature the Inuit
throat-singing duo Tarniriik, bilingual singer-songwriter Kristine St. Pierre,
spoken-word artist Jamaal Jackson Rogers, soprano Cara Gilbertson-Boese, the
duo of guitarist Lucas Haneman and vocalist Megan Laurence, bluesy harmonica
wiz Catriona Sturton, country-folk singer Julie Corrigan and singer-pianist
Jeff Rogers with guitarist JW-Jones.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most
of the artists recorded two videos. The song selections include Christmas
carols and winter-themed tunes, along with German favourites, secular standards
and tidings from other cultures.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“This
year is like no other year before, but the bright side is we’ve had to be more
creative to reach out to people,” said Sparwasser. “We’re hopeful that with
this calendar, maybe we’re going to reach people we’ve never had a chance to
come into contact with before. And it gives artists a little something to do
and a little revenue.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen, 01-December-2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 2020</span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
Presented by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Southminster United Church</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Wednesdays at noon, live at <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=61d76ff9e6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Music at
Southminster</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 16 <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=300c1b75a7&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">YULETIDE JAZZ</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
The Yves Laroche Trio - Yves Laroche (piano), Tom Denison (bass), and Steve Gallant
(drums) - offers up their Yuletide Jazz Suite featuring jazz compositions by
Valerie Capers, Billie Holiday and Horace Silver.<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 23 A<a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=f961f177e4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"> FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Caelis Academy Ensemble honors the season with a traditional Christmas festival
of lessons and carols in the English Cathedral style. Caelis Academy Ensemble
is directed by Matthew Larkin.<br />
<br />
Support the DOMS series with a <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=0f6ca27091&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">donation</a>.<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2021 WINTER SERIES</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dinner
& Show fundraisers for local charities<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">$70 (plus HST) for all shows * 7-10 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Two nights - Friday & Saturday - per engagement<br />
Full COVID safety protocol in effect at all shows<br />
<br />
Limited capacity due to COVID so book well ahead if you want to attend.<br />
Limited number of tables for 2 available so, to help us maximize seating
and for your added safety, please get together with family & friends and create
your own "bubble" table.<br />
<br />
Why not make this a nice little staycation getaway? Well-priced accommodation available
at the Cove and nearby B&Bs.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED * CALL THE
COVE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 or email <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=8908d57af0&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
If you can't be there in person, all shows will be broadcast live on the BOTR
YOUTUBE channel. <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=97dad4ab5f&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucwljdqbzal87xbjlg9sw-CQ</a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JACK DE KEYZER TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jan</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">uary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 15 & 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to St. Edwards elementary school<br />
<br />
No need to introduce this act to Blues On The Rideau aficionados. Canada's King
of the Blues guitar, Jack and his band are the most popular group to
have ever played BOTR @ The Cove. This will be his record 10<sup>th</sup> visit
since the Series started. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner,
Jack's career continues to blossom. He has a new album out and has just been
nominated for 5 more Maple Blues Awards this year - Best Entertainer, Electric Act,
Guitarist, Male Vocalist and Recording of the Year. And Alan Duffy (bass) and
Richard Thornton (saxophone) who will be accompanying Jack for these
shows are both up for MBAs in their respective categories as well. Blues,
Rock, Funk, Soul and R&B at its best!<br />
<a href="http://www.jackdekeyzer.com/">www.jackdekeyzer.com</a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CHUCK JACKSON TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Feb</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ruary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 19 & 20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to Rideau Vista elementary school<br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Another
BOTR favourite - Chuck has played here with The Hogtown Allstars multiple times
and is of course is famous as the lead singer and harp player in the legendary
Downchild Blues Band. He lists his major influences as Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding
and Junior Wells and you can hear a lot of each of them in his music - he has
an unmistakable powerful, soulful Blues Shouter style. He's also an
accomplished songwriter and is the founder and Director of the famous Southside
Shuffle Blues Festival in Port Credit, Ontario. Chuck has won 2 Juno Awards and
5 Maple Blues Awards with Downchild over his career and has been nominated 6X
for the MBA for Best Male Vocalist - and won it 3X. He's up for another one
this year. Joining Chuck for this performance is long time friend (and a former
member of Downchild) Tyler Yarema on keyboards and Pat Carey on sax (another
Downchild member) who has won the MBA for Horn Player of the Year an
amazing 7X. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.chuckjackson.com/">www.chuckjackson.com</a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">PAUL REDDICK TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">March 19 & 20 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Proceeds
from these shows go to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">P.A.W.S (Prevent Another
Westport Stray)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
A wonderfully talented singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul has been
performing his critically acclaimed original material on stages across Canada,
the USA and Europe for over 30 years. He has 10 albums to his credit and
has recorded and written with Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and MonkeyJunk, among
others. His most recent album "Ride The One" won him a Juno in 2016.
Paul will be appearing with long time friend and collaborator Kyle Ferguson
(from The Sidemen days) and Steve Marriner from MonkeyJunk (who is fast
becoming a regular at The Cove) - both on guitars. <br />
<a href="http://www.paulreddick.ca/">www.paulreddick.ca</a><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NOTE: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All shows are subject to postponement
depending on the COVID situation at the time</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Watch for email
updates, visit the BOTR website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=702316ed54&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.bluesontherideau.ca</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or the Cove website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=e2a28b8b99&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.coveinn.com</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or call the Cove </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">for
updates<br />
as the show dates approach. <br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
message from Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I
have some sad news. I have decided to close the ByTowne, effective December
31st, 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
cinema has been losing money every day since the pandemic hit. Even when we've
been allowed to be open, audiences are dramatically smaller. The ByTowne has a
fantastic customer base, but many ByTowners just aren't coming these days. And
I don't blame them: our staff have done an amazing job with COVID protocols
that keep customers as safe as possible, but everyone's risk assessment is
personal, and specific to their circumstances. Many just don't want to make a
non-essential trip to a cinema.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fewer
customers. Fewer films, too. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Another
factor in my decision to end programming as of December 31 is that we're
running out of movies. Since the pandemic hit, distributors have also had to
make some business decisions. They've sold some titles to streaming services,
skipping the marketing expense of releasing them to only a few limited-seating
cinemas. Other movies have been moved from fall and winter releases to, well,
some unspecified point in a possibly rosier future.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Normal
film distribution, normal cinema operations, and normal moviegoing are all
waiting for a widely available coronavirus vaccine. And that, realistically, is
many months away. Perhaps more than a year.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And
there's one other reason. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In
August of 2019, I started seriously working on a succession plan. Who could I
find to buy the business and carry on the ByTowne tradition? I'm at retirement
age, and the cinema could use fresh ideas. I was making some progress at that. Then
the pandemic hit.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It's
still possible that someone will want to take over the ByTowne business and
offer independent cinema to the ByTowne's wonderful fan base. But it's a
scenario that's unlikely until we get out of the eye of the pandemic storm.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
there's eventual interest from someone, you may see ByTowne 2.0 someday. No-one
will be more delighted than me, and I'll be there as one of you, a happy
spectator of amazing movies. But I won't be your programmer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Which
brings us to some practical matters. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Unlike
the government-ordered shutdowns of 2020, the December 31st closure is more
permanent. We can no longer sell Memberships or our pre-paid Vouchers, because
they are promises of services that we can no longer live up to.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you recently bought a Membership, or purchased some Vouchers for yourself or as
gifts, I want to reimburse you for what you've lost. It's a bit
complicated, but I've put all the details and instructions on our web site.
Please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NPZDFpSwrUm7Ec2-yoLOkJLhjIj_w-lKxW3VNMlQM1A7A0793Tv1JJOEuR__SOjf2PJi5thyxpkiQuTHnYF7xuHbGLQxaogYH2of-5c8mJrvk1gOhYLHQT_HOm6fjIQdTkysulxvRdz3buNEHw9CnG20YvO-Vi8U&c=2DmF8uaaJma4elBuWdT-RiodVdCQRL7sHBpP9JrPuQJbJmIUhUcEcw==&ch=d1Lez4QhdZVJml_jHcQ-NcapVM7SvIEf40cZM7txLXFmL7TIqX5elQ==" target="_blank">www.bytowne.ca/we-owe-you</a>
and read up on the instructions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Is
it too late for you to help? Well, actually, yes. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I
know there are some of you who are willing to donate or loan money – anything
to save the ByTowne. I've been so grateful for the kind messages and supportive
purchases since March. If the pandemic has done anything positive, it's shown
me the deep affection that you have for the cinema we built together. But it's
a business, and the business model just isn't working now. I have two
suggestions for channelling your love and support:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Consider donating to my new project, the Staff Appreciation Fund. There
are 15 wonderful ByTowne employees, many of whom have been working here for
(literally) decades, who now have to find new employment. E-transfer any amount
to <a href="mailto:cinemail@bytowne.ca" target="_blank">cinemail@bytowne.ca</a> and
I will make sure the Fund is equitably distributed to the staffers, ideally in
time for Christmas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Support the in-cinema experience in any way that you can. When post-pandemic
life improves, attend any cinema, see any movie. Take chances; take friends;
take a night off from Netflix.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I
wish things could be different. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My
heartfelt thanks to you all.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b>http://www.dawgfm.com/</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/">www.ckcufm.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b>www.cbc.ca/snb</b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b>http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b>valleyheritageradio.ca</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank">carolyn-fe.com/radio</a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music, Victor
& Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow Tramps,
Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy Black,
Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b> </p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-46835686205005183142020-12-02T19:36:00.005-05:002020-12-02T19:36:40.795-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 02 December 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon! Live music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister Virtual Choir<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Afternoon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays
from 1 pm – 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Evening<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays
from 7 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Directed
by Jodi Benjamin</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sing
with us from the comfort of your home. During this time when our choirs are
unable to meet in person, virtual choir is an ideal way to come together,
connect, and sing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. Please join us at anytime
for a no obligation practice. We learn from recorded tracks so there is no
reading music. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">No
auditions! Every singer is welcome. We sing fun, uplifting popular music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Setup
is easy and the program will work on most computers and devices. We have
support to help you every step of the way.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you are interested, please email <a href="mailto:members@shoutsisterchoir.ca"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">members@shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Specify
which choir you are interested in joining in the subject line of your email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.shoutsisterchoir.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">River
City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
December 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastro Pub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
December 3; 9 pm – midnight<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 5; 3 pm – 6 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Message
from Al: “I want to give out a big shout out and Thank you to Mark the Staff
and the people who have been going to the Waterfront A) To Mark and Staff for taking
all the measures to make it safe B) To the Clients for respecting the
regulations. But here's a bit of an extra Thank you. Mark has kept music going
@ The Waterfront by building a music box for the musicians to be able to
perform and has kept us working ... that’s a personal thank you, but also now
Mark is doing all sorts of things to help out the community, including
donations, fundraisers, and specials, and even a Christmas Dinner thing. Check
out the Waterfront Gastro pub page <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>… boy
if that doesn't stuff my stocking ... wait … never mind ... but that's all
folks, see you soon, and I won't say it yet but it's coming Merry … not just
yet, peace out!”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Amanda
Rheaume<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">**SOLD
OUT**</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">National
Arts Centre 4<sup>th</sup> Stage, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
December 4 @ 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
concert by Ottawa-raised, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Amanda Rheaume, an
artist who is able to take the personal and make it universal, drawing upon her
own experience to deliver messages with a wide resonance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*Limited
tickets, physically distanced<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">River
City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rob
Roy’s, Smiths Falls ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
December 4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chris
Landry & Friends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 5 @ 7 pm – 9 pm; pay what you can</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chris
Landry & Friends will be joined by Sean Tansey Saturday evening at Irene’s PWYC.
Hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
at the Port theatre Presents<br />
Sly High, Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone<br />
The Port Theatre, Cornwall ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 5 @ 8 pm; $40 advance, $50 at the door</span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sly
High is a mighty powerhouse band that pays tribute to the timeless music of Sly
& The Family Stone. The energy and talent that shines through in this collective
is infectious and will leave you craving more. This is a show not to be missed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LCBO
All Ages Licensed Event<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Sunday Blues Showcase Series<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Sunday afternoon in December 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Door at 2, show 3/3:30-7/7:30ish;
cover $5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec
6 - The James Cochrane Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Dec 13 - TBA<br />
Dec 20 - Crunchy Flower<br />
Dec 27 - River City Junction</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
is NOT an open jam.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Due
to the nature of jams and the inevitability of cross-contamination, the new
Sunday format is not an open mic/jam.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
respect COVID restrictions:<br />
- Wear your mask and use hand sanitizer.<br />
- Stay at your table, please remain seated.<br />
- No dancing,<br />
- Groups no larger than 4 per table,<br />
- Do not approach other tables.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
note last call is at 8:45 pm, and that everyone must be gone by 9:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cover
is $5, you may pay it in cash or with plastic to the bartender while they
collect your ID for contact tracing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank
you for supporting live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Play
safe, be respectful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jamieson
MacKay<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 6 @ 7 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">An
Evening of music with Jamieson MacKay. Socially distanced seating available
indoors. Live streamed on Zoom, $5 tickets available at <a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk56588831"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jimmy Bowskill & Steve Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Cove Country Inn,
Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday & Friday,
December 10 & 11; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes
dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book
early; The Cove 613-273-3636 </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two of Canada's best
Roots Blues guitarists/singer-songwriters together.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Steve Marriner is
a dynamic and powerful performer who incorporates various styles of blues,
roots and soul. While he currently dedicates most of his time to fronting
the highly acclaimed Roots Blues Band MonkeyJunk, he also performs intimate
solo shows and acts as a dynamic sideman. Originally renowned for his
prowess on the harmonica, Steve has become a multi-instrumental force in recent
years, adding bass, guitar, drums, and keys into the mix. He’s won multiple
Maple Blues Awards for Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of The Year and 2 Juno
Awards with MonkeyJunk.<br />
<br />
Jimmy Bowskill’s professional career started at age 11 when he was discovered
by the late, great Jeff Healey and he's continued to grow and
mature ever since. He's toured North America and Europe as the Jimmy
Bowskill Band and currently plays electric guitar with the internationally
famous band The Sheepdogs. He's about to release his 6th album (first
solo) album on which he plays most of the instruments.<br />
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HoRoJo
Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12; dinner & show $150 + HST</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HoRoJo Trio recently won the international blues competition in Memphis,
Tennessee and will be having their debut album produced by a Grammy-winning
producer in Nashville.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel will be hosting a 50-person event to raise money for their
recording costs, as all musicians nationwide have been terribly impacted by COVID.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
are $150 (+HST) per person with most going directly to the band to produce
their album! We are selling quickly so please call the hotel to reserve. A
credit card will be needed to book as it is first come. A beautiful 4 course
dinner prepared by our awesome chef will be served and the band will play a
full show.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Let's
get together for this great cause and do some good.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
inquiries and to book please call Rod at 343-999-6774<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Miss
Emily, with full band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday
& Friday, December 19 & 20; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book early; The Cove 613-273-3636
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3X
Maple Blues Award winner in 2020, a fabulous singer and performer whose
career took off after she opened for THE TRAGICALLY HIP in 2011. She
has remained close with members of that band ever since. Miss Emily just
released a great new album - "Live At The Isabella". You seldom get a
chance to see an artist of this caliber with her full band in an intimate
setting like The Cove. <br />
P.S. There's a nice added connection between The Cove and Miss Emily. Manager
Seamus Cowan plays bass in her band. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.themissemily.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.themissemily.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out this great </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">YOUTUBE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> video</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">of her with the band<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Miles Solo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20 @ 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397">www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Miles is an award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer, teacher, writer,
public speaker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets will be gracing the stage for a Christmas Funk & Soul
show featuring the incomparable Michael Hanna live at Irene's Pub on Sunday,
December 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
event will be a ticketed event that can be attended in person (assuming COVID
protocols allow) as well as a paid online Zoom link which will be available soon.
We'll be paying tribute to great artists such as Bill Withers, Steely Dan,
Mavis Staples, Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster, </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I
am thrilled to announce the appointment of </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Matthew
Larkin</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> as </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Southminster United Church's</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> first ever </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Artist in Residence</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. An internationally respected organist, conductor,
teacher and composer, Matthew brings several decades of serving the Canadian
choral and liturgical music communities as the Music Director (and in several cases,
founding director) of numerous distinguished Canadian musical institutions, to
his new post.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 2020</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Presented by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Southminster United Church</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Wednesdays at noon, live at <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=61d76ff9e6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Music at
Southminster</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 9 <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=93931a7ec6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">NEW BEGINNINGS: BACH, VIVALDI AND BEETHOVEN</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Monumental works for the violin performed by Anna Baksheeva (violin) and
Frederick Lacroix (piano): J. S. Bach’s Chaconne for solo violin, ‘Winter’ from
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Beethoven’s 7th Sonata for Violin and Piano.<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 16 <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=300c1b75a7&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">YULETIDE JAZZ</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
The Yves Laroche Trio - Yves Laroche (piano), Tom Denison (bass), and Steve Gallant
(drums) - offers up their Yuletide Jazz Suite featuring jazz compositions by
Valerie Capers, Billie Holiday and Horace Silver.<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 23 A<a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=f961f177e4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"> FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Caelis Academy Ensemble honors the season with a traditional Christmas festival
of lessons and carols in the English Cathedral style. Caelis Academy Ensemble
is directed by Matthew Larkin.<br />
<br />
Support the DOMS series with a <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=0f6ca27091&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">donation</span></a>.<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2021 WINTER SERIES</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dinner
& Show fundraisers for local charities<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">$70 (plus HST) for all shows * 7-10 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Two nights - Friday & Saturday - per engagement<br />
Full COVID safety protocol in effect at all shows<br />
<br />
Limited capacity due to COVID so book well ahead if you want to attend.<br />
Limited number of tables for 2 available so, to help us maximize seating
and for your added safety, please get together with family & friends and create
your own "bubble" table.<br />
<br />
Why not make this a nice little staycation getaway? Well-priced accommodation available
at the Cove and nearby B&Bs.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED * CALL THE
COVE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 or email <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=8908d57af0&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
If you can't be there in person, all shows will be broadcast live on the BOTR
YOUTUBE channel. <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=97dad4ab5f&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucwljdqbzal87xbjlg9sw-CQ</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JACK DE KEYZER TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jan</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">uary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 15 & 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to St. Edwards elementary school<br />
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No need to introduce this act to Blues On The Rideau aficionados. Canada's King
of the Blues guitar, Jack and his band are the most popular group to
have ever played BOTR @ The Cove. This will be his record 10<sup>th</sup> visit
since the Series started. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner,
Jack's career continues to blossom. He has a new album out and has just been
nominated for 5 more Maple Blues Awards this year - Best Entertainer, Electric
Act, Guitarist, Male Vocalist and Recording of the Year. And Alan Duffy (bass)
and Richard Thornton (saxophone) who will be accompanying Jack for
these shows are both up for MBAs in their respective categories as
well. Blues, Rock, Funk, Soul and R&B at its best!<br />
<a href="http://www.jackdekeyzer.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.jackdekeyzer.com</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CHUCK JACKSON TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Feb</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ruary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 19 & 20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to Rideau Vista elementary school<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Another
BOTR favourite - Chuck has played here with The Hogtown Allstars multiple times
and is of course is famous as the lead singer and harp player in the legendary
Downchild Blues Band. He lists his major influences as Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding
and Junior Wells and you can hear a lot of each of them in his music - he has
an unmistakable powerful, soulful Blues Shouter style. He's also an
accomplished songwriter and is the founder and Director of the famous Southside
Shuffle Blues Festival in Port Credit, Ontario. Chuck has won 2 Juno Awards and
5 Maple Blues Awards with Downchild over his career and has been nominated 6X
for the MBA for Best Male Vocalist - and won it 3X. He's up for another one
this year. Joining Chuck for this performance is long time friend (and a former
member of Downchild) Tyler Yarema on keyboards and Pat Carey on sax (another
Downchild member) who has won the MBA for Horn Player of the Year an
amazing 7X. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.chuckjackson.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.chuckjackson.com</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">PAUL REDDICK TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">March 19 & 20 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Proceeds
from these shows go to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">P.A.W.S (Prevent Another
Westport Stray)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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A wonderfully talented singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul has been
performing his critically-acclaimed original material on stages across Canada,
the USA and Europe for over 30 years. He has 10 albums to his credit and
has recorded and written with Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and MonkeyJunk, among
others. His most recent album "Ride The One" won him a Juno in 2016.
Paul will be appearing with long time friend and collaborator Kyle Ferguson
(from The Sidemen days) and Steve Marriner from MonkeyJunk (who is fast
becoming a regular at The Cove) - both on guitars. <br />
<a href="http://www.paulreddick.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.paulreddick.ca</span></a><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NOTE: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All shows are subject to postponement
depending on the COVID situation at the time</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Watch for email
updates, visit the BOTR website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=702316ed54&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.bluesontherideau.ca</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or the Cove website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=e2a28b8b99&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.coveinn.com</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or call the Cove </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">for
updates<br />
as the show dates approach. <br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
ByTowne has re-opened, subject to the safety protocols that you were familiar
with during August & September.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">interviews
</span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music, Victor
& Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow Tramps,
Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy Black,
Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-16732224122083942342020-11-25T20:10:00.000-05:002020-11-25T20:10:07.089-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 25 November 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special
Statement – November 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">… I want to say
something about stigma. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rise in stigma and
prejudice against people who have tested positive for the virus. The pathways
to infection are complex and have to do with contexts such as income,
employment and housing status. OPH is seeking to foster a stigma-free
environment where people are comfortable and supported to get a COVID-19 test
and self-isolate as needed, and where people can easily access help if and when
they need it. Everyone in Ottawa can contribute to building a culture of
compassion and care.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa, we are all
connected, and our collective individual actions matter. We continue to see
COVID-19 transmission across the city in all neighbourhoods and in all age
groups. We must all continue to make the right choices in our daily lives to
keep COVID levels down.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Be kind, be safe and
be well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><a name="November-24-2020--Special-statement-from"></a></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-24-2020--Special-statement-from;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">November 24, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-24-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: November-24-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon! Live music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister Virtual Choir<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Afternoon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays
from 1 pm – 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Evening<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays
from 7 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Directed
by Jodi Benjamin</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sing
with us from the comfort of your home. During this time when our choirs are
unable to meet in person, virtual choir is an ideal way to come together,
connect, and sing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. Please join us at anytime
for a no obligation practice. We learn from recorded tracks so there is no
reading music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">No
auditions! Every singer is welcome. We sing fun, uplifting popular music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Setup
is easy and the program will work on most computers and devices. We have
support to help you every step of the way.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you are interested, please email <a href="mailto:members@shoutsisterchoir.ca"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">members@shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Specify
which choir you are interested in joining in the subject line of your email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.shoutsisterchoir.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">24<sup>th</sup>
ANNUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Despite
2020 being the year that really wasn’t, the Toronto Blues Society continues to
support and promote Canadian Blues artists by announcing the nominees for the
upcoming 24th annual Maple Blues Awards. The winners will be announced online
from four cities over four nights – February 1, 8, 15, and 22. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leading
the way in nominations is Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer, who along with his bandmates
garnered seven nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the
Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Recording/Producer of the Year, Guitarist of
the Year, Horn Player of the Year (for Richard Thornton) and Bassist of the
Year (for Alan Duffy).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
JW-Jones and his band(s) are nominated in five categories including Entertainer
of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, New Artist of the Year (for Jones’
second project HOROJO Trio), Recording/Producer of the Year and Guitarist of
the Year. Toronto’s Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar have been nominated for
four Maple Blues Awards in the categories of Entertainer of the Year, Electric
Act of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Drummer of the Year (for Dani
Nash). The esteemed Blues Booster of the Year Award winner will be announced at
a later date.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“The
Pandemic has given us a new reason to feel the blues, but fortunately we will
honour the latest body of work and artists with trophies and digital
celebrations”, says Derek Andrews, President of Toronto Blues Society.
“Congratulations to all the nominees."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Registration
and voting for the 24th Annual Maple Blues Awards is open to the Canadian public
from November 2 at 12 am Eastern Time, through to December 1, 11:59 pm Eastern
Time. Blues fans can register and vote at <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Qlj0D_Ff9lP-iVxrZQBhtvgvvOW-zmAPJ9orAR-0EWU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYXBsZWJsdWVzLmNhLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.mapleblues.ca</span></a>.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
24th Annual Maple Blues Awards Nominees</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Entertainer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JFBUiGWKTW0whv2sI9S88kexb6sKEFCV6-KJUM82_lY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kb3duY2hpbGQuY29tL3N0b3JlLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Downchild</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Electric
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson
& Ben Racine Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Sue Foley</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Acoustic
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PDD1jCXPi5NGB3xA3s36LwEAevv0daq_6WvNxD1wf50.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzZzMGxUQ2xCSmE3TnJHQm51Wmd1YUs_c2k9OGI0TkVjWk5RVXk3RTlVdFFScmhfQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Adam Karch</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Andersen</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8aCWcgXw3oGNCzIK9NvqVisXUpwch20ihHUOegcX0mw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81RnVvZkxQakd2d1RUU3QwckhwaGZjP3NpPUMzUEI4R04zVExpYnQ1MGczS1hoMVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Jerome
Browne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=dRVGEuxFntbg7aR0tJ16cJsE68PCIiITIb2ZMapbfpE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yaWNrZmluZXMuY2EvbXVzaWMiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Rick Fines</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Male
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UWrNsXMOn5j6x00utQmnC6Sm87B87Wbgx4PdBAiLVz0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5jaHVja2phY2tzb24uY29tL2Jpby5odG0iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Chuck Jackson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8-xdLPdmR9SaAyrnqAc_e46urTzAJNnY8C9qShcaeMU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yaE92NVZXSkR4eEc0eVI4M0xnVTFGP3NpPUNtN0VNOEZMU1Npc3RlcHNDS1l3a2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jim Byrnes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Andersen</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Female
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=qouZ3ABU3Q2gs25DvvvNx-hrdGbp3pVCLPqIE0v55Wk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzdxdVlNbHh0ZUpZZ01FclVqaE96SXI_c2k9dnZUR1oxS3hTMUczV1U1dmQxQ3FMUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Angel Forrest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New
Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kKS6hMCI8SL2kGCI665C2zvX-t_nTL8-zBN7uPTanpQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Jvam90cmlvLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HOROJO Trio
(Holmes, Rogers, Jones)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Rv3dHblaDz_WNaHIrO3Lb53EFUXdzzu7p6J5Vb6WsUA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9saWFtZG9jaGVydHltdXNpYy5iYW5kY2FtcC5jb20vYWxidW0vbW9kZXJuLW1hZ2ljLW1lbG9keSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Liam Docherty</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=hE-qvgWxEdvFyf1CmviD9scKVGLZHJ-eL2gDSxmzhp0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBzSkhTN0Q4bjBySldGMVJUaFFzU2I_c2k9NG5GRjNkUktUSnk3cTYwVGZMRXgyZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Weidenger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recording/Producer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a> -
Church House Blues / True North (Dewayne Strobel)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Durham County
Poets</span></a> - Hand Me Down Blues / Self (Bill Garrett)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a> -
Tribute / Blue Star (Jack de Keyzer)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a> -
Sonic Departures / Solid Blue (Eric Eggleston)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</span></a> - Ballad of Albert Johnson / Self (Steve Sherman)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">B.B.
King International Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=1GCIGEGP6OGKqBuyfcSAO9sxIHoABiDYQ2hNjqSb24k.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81ak1HbnFKa2dQYWlKend5NWJPY1lYP3NpPXJiUkpEdEtDUmdTalhiTXlNT01MaVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Christone
"Kingfish" Ingram</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=oYNussFXACygZLC_ObbMs0jeVCBpRWsy4xOeAvuut7Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80VmJsZk5QaGZoV3NYMjhkRWdWNHNLP3NpPUNfOExVTElQUjgtNEJQV01peG11aGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ghost Town Blues
Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=sxJt69geoPTpEfksHyhzcOrhY_lBC1SF1F5YyIFNzgQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83ZDEwVkYxSjRMcVc3dnJwUE9uZ3ptP3NpPW41UHM5N3RfU24tWDdCb1NJdi1LblEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Larkin Poe</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Zl3Jo-4FWJebwU8Ry691WbO5j25mDgYG4DkHIGAVL2I.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wdW82bHRTWXNNYnA0Z284blBRODBVP3NpPUNoRmJLRmpmUUJxVlpONXZNOVFaZnciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rick Estrin &
The Nightcats</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Mso86nWajrWD3LM9kAo9bPjGh737rsh9xn5dFFoasY4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81aVhKamlrTGRmeHJtcUdrZHlXNUM5P3NpPXpWaDVqRTEyUm1hTVl4dTNWcnZFQlEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Victor Wainwright</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Songwriter
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=xHdX2P0qf7B9d-5dIxpWzt-fHYdjejKS6qy7n-9oxmE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzVnemZPcm16V25taWdkWW1QYjJpS1A_c2k9NGpDQUVfbmZSLU85ei1RcmNRSjBfdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Colin Linden</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal
Shawanda/Dewayne Strobel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kevin Harvey
(Durham County Poets)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
with a Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Ry1nTzI2gGRCmqLoqVi-Id7zPivk5yVtn5EXIz5HeT4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPWtQLS1qN3d4UmVPbUxxTFQza2F5aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=RHoY78h90_zTIT-kjHnuH_TuIqHuA-Os3Xb6ZBESTIo.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81OFI3TzFsTzdJd3BoV0thSUdyMzZTP3NpPVdnZ1NqZTYwVGw2RnFaUzBVZmI2U0EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Brent Parkin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=QeyJmUyEFnWbA7fRtMBLuIPGN5WZvwCf28nidLF6qMM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaXkwRlgxZDczSUlBSng5OW13QjNoP3NpPS05cFhoYkxEU0FxUjRyaXpTc1dHcUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Danny Brooks</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CRHaSUzMRedkQN7JyJlmQK39srP7jHu9jai-4MMM_TU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8xZWYzSGNpMmxMYVBSTVVwSW9EYmZoP3NpPUhfd1pGTkVkVFc2VjljdWlZNkVMQ1EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Joe Murphy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=XbGHsqdmLDFOEfROJTQSvNJD3iF1K_ugh5jvIFq_nqE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80Tms4bHhQRVZmSzRHYm10TjRqVzRqP3NpPXBwaGlsT2VHU1lxUjkzeXp2djEzMkEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ken Whiteley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V7HjegNa_kPmSr2e1f9TI8iTdoG7C5FL-UyUlX_COdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzY29ncy5jb20vYXJ0aXN0LzM3MDkxNS1NaWNoYWVsLUZvbmZhcmEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Fonfara</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=pCU-mJC3GmPRPCU0iwoYAahjm_TECSdkAi4ZiURGo8Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3Bvd2RlcmJsdWVzLm5ldC8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Tom Lavin</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Guitarist
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V_1mc4NRRSIziooh6tZjhn8gUj2mBLWk66tuQ-lJxmY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zUTJRdDVGbDJuRTdYbUtIS3lUY0dXP3NpPWxLNnY1T3BMUTNLMGJKd1U2SFJyRHciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Garrett Mason</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Sue Foley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=6-vhAwsPbxlOwwAWgMx_yj2hmRyjGXWWp2Ka6GEYksM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRtSENoUlNMRVJWTW5mT3dMcllzTWg_c2k9M3hZNXl6YzdROENWR0pxSFNzTjdzdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Tony D
(MonkeyJunk)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Harmonica
Player of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=KbbQe58Lb1599I_7WtCEJXJBc50V0YJAqYJ97U1bdHg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNKU204RTNyNXZsNEdRNkdkY1Y0VW4_c2k9LWtxVDZNWW5TYkNDallNZTEycHJiUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Guy Bélanger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harpdog Brown</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Paul Reddick</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=lfWKB9_rgyWbasKYsMHXRo0eE51VETbiCbnPQ1wEkis.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yb2x5cGxhdHQuY29tLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roly Platt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CHCIlKv4Tbg-htEpbuv9GTiJa55qDA7H3cm0vsw8Sdw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g_dj1JbDVJM1pNQ21LdyZhYl9jaGFubmVsPVRoZVVuaWNvcm5Qcm9qZWN0R1RBIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank">Steve Marriner</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Piano/Keyboard
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=iWD68jATRi_td29lck4Un8WbdpvBFUO7CPyF-IYkfg8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yQzA0WHI3ZUZQMWJGYzJYV1REUlR4P3NpPV9PdERXcHM4U01PZnBFbUNqQ0ktaEEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">David Vest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ErPZdSOLhbCUGAostvF115jZaJ58D__anwyARsNv0GQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPUs5eWRyVmRGU1dtYW1FeV9KZTNic3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Duane Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=z-hQNj7JAbreP05fcamwG8v2PHbJojlQ1IuH6NZN8Lk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9qZXNzZS1vYnJpZW4tbW4wMDAwNTMzNDI3IiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jesse O’Brien</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=AFYxaVLgFhQjj31pSFy8cb72ZD8PDqAtrzrY1ICjCUE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNIMmwyaXZENFBJZlpqamduSEp5TEM_c2k9UjRxTEIzeVdUZk9pUTViQ3hHaVA3QSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kenny "Blues
Boss" Wayne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=5urHYFeSOI4rehq4t8RXP2MYjsrJwcSvMVVYjdRYqY0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJPNlBCUlpZejdhOXdFVWJFN1Naa1M_c2k9MDY3NUoyeHZUeVdiRUc2RVd5SERDUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Michael Kaeshammer</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Horn
Player of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jerry Cook
(Harpdog Brown)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=j6BJiseKSYAS03M8PikcZBPTAasKmqR_2Pho_zKdHaQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNXblRwT0xkVkJRSEJibWEzZ0NmWkY_c2k9SmI1UFFIemxSdkNfZ1VlREJGbmROZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mark LeClerc (Fuel
Junkie)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gordon Aeichele
(Smoke Wagon Blues Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Richard Thornton
(Jack de Keyzer Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=L9ysn5yZqeT1GAxOwNGtGIvSpDxKKjGaAbkxJPJh06s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaWdEeDlvdGpEWDlSYzA5VFlIcUlNP3NpPXRQUklfY2IyVHJTZjdndy1UdkJQS3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Mat “Moose”
Mousseau (Ben Racine Band)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drummer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8vvXZsZH1MxAttaEwatiQmCmLFStPqtAqfiOuqo6uI0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPWtzRHRIRmx4VGtDV3NaN1dVTDVvMUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Cory Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dani Nash
(Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=wCMEFPHfYY86NRz3ODA0s_FJowywpYJbQtqxwe5CwCk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9nYXJ5LWNyYWlnLW1uMDAwMDEwMTE4MCIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Craig (Colin
Linden, Steve Dawson)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PdfgYMVeBEDJd-47mTfGei9RTqUC8NwnPQ4PyO464JA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wMzM1bWpleVBJTmd4aUxkanJrcHFKP3NpPUxCZVNDWTZPUVZpQktXdFRPMEZxd2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Lindsay Beaver</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=da8ShuZFGbkf69KTbCuhkZ5OmSpATv9IQdWsO_dVDvA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL21vbmtleWp1bmtiYW5kLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bassist
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=HFbrdpWxhM-7H5g-nPhrRQub_N3MWUB0s0iiUJbOCYA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZ2h0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9hbGJ1bS80MlpzRTRnUTgzdkVSU1ZnTEhzSWhtP3NpPVRqTlJHS1NwUmhLVXNZc1h2VDNEQ2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alan Duffy (Jack de
Keyzer)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Caa464VitVEzvCZvCZSdRn7NI2BDKsh1epbiJEzT7WM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPTRaWTVfbDFfU0FhUXpqemFtTGRQOWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=-gWrFpexzcNV7CDw4aAxgX1OwKXLiug9_6z7Pms5_gE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5nYXJ5a2VuZGFsbC5jb20vIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Kendall</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=gEQAJMxNxrhgkeMhyZDTQVar2idlQ0f4HdpUtEGAkdY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzd1eG9XUFJuUzNGWnR0YU9CSWhDdlI_c2k9OEQ4RmxIUkJUaXVlTjc1TDZ4OUZjQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">John Dymond (Steve
Dawson, Big Dave McLean)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=3kaopdfaOYQ8OoV2VxrawqB9uXRcFz_n9jiYntka1G8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9icmFuZG9uaXNhYWsuY2EvdGhlLXNpbHZlci1zY3JlZW4tc2NvdW5kcmVscyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Keith Picot</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Toronto
Blues Society has been receiving valuable input from the members of the Canadian
blues community regarding the Maple Blues Awards procedures and voting, and as
such, have been developing new policies and protocol to ensure the Maple Blues
Award system is responsive and evolving, thanks to the feedback gathered from
across Canada.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">While
getting nominated for a Maple Blues Award is a wonderful achievement and
excitement, not all of the nominees are regular users of social media or some
may not have the budgets to execute a successful advertising campaign to
solicit votes. In the pursuit of fairness for all of the nominees and
transparency, social media advertising by the MBA nominees will now be banned
during the public voting period for the 24th annual Maple Blues Awards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information contact:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sarah
French<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sarah
French Publicity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">416-566-4188
| <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="mailto:sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com" target="_blank">sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hüma
Üster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Toronto
Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">416-538-3885
| <a href="mailto:info@torontobluessociety.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">info@torontobluessociety.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay<span style="color: red;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastro Pub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
November 26; 8 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 28; 3 pm – 6 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Message
from Al: “great Staff, food music and cause ....what more can you ask for
......well a million dollars would be nice but I don't want to be greedy but
I'll be really disappointed and won't believe in Santa anymore if that doesn't
happen....oh yeah how does he get in the house if you don't have a
chimney...huh how ...right .... just sayin' ...why does he know when your
sleeping huh ... that's kinda weird ... kay peace out”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Save
the Legion in Greely <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drive
In Concert<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mitch
Owens Road, Greely ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, November 27 & 28; gates @ 5:30 pm, music 7 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bobbybproductions.ca/">www.bobbybproductions.ca</a></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">James Cochrane – 7 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reid & Kelsey Warren – 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Eastbound of Bytown – 8:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reid & Kelsey Warren – 7 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Spencer Scharf – 7:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainwater Whisky – 8:30 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Food
will be available on site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Stay
warm in your vehicle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
the music is broadcast right to your vehicles radio on 88.1fm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drifting
Bird<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
November 29 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk56588831"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chris Landry & Friends<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday, December 5
@ 7 pm; pay what you can</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">An evening of music
with Chris Landry, Stu Rutherford and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live at the Port
theatre Presents<br />
Sly High, Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone<br />
The Port Theatre, Cornwall ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday, December 5
@ 8 pm; $40 advance, $50 at the door</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sly High is a mighty
powerhouse band that pays tribute to the timeless music of Sly & The Family
Stone. The energy and talent that shines through in this collective is
infectious and will leave you craving more. This is a show not to be missed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LCBO All Ages
Licensed Event<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jamieson MacKay<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday, December 6 @
7 pm</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">An Evening of music
with Jamieson MacKay. Socially distanced seating available indoors. Live
streamed on Zoom, $5 tickets available at </span></span><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">irenespub.ca</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jimmy Bowskill &
Steve Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Cove Country Inn,
Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday & Friday,
December 10 & 11; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes
dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book
early; The Cove 613-273-3636 </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two of Canada's best
Roots Blues guitarists/singer-songwriters together.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Steve Marriner is
a dynamic and powerful performer who incorporates various styles of blues,
roots and soul. While he currently dedicates most of his time to fronting
the highly acclaimed Roots Blues Band MonkeyJunk, he also performs
intimate solo shows and acts as a dynamic sideman. Originally renowned for
his prowess on the harmonica, Steve has become a multi-instrumental force in
recent years, adding bass, guitar, drums, and keys into the mix. He’s won
multiple Maple Blues Awards for Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of The Year
and 2 Juno Awards with MonkeyJunk.<br />
<br />
Jimmy Bowskill’s professional career started at age 11 when he was
discovered by the late, great Jeff Healey and he's continued to grow and
mature ever since. He's toured North America and Europe as the Jimmy
Bowskill Band and currently plays electric guitar with the internationally
famous band The Sheepdogs. He's about to release his 6th album (first
solo) album on which he plays most of the instruments.<br />
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HoRoJo
Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12; dinner & show $150 + HST</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HoRoJo Trio recently won the international blues competition in Memphis,
Tennessee and will be having their debut album produced by a Grammy-winning
producer in Nashville.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel will be hosting a 50-person event to raise money for their
recording costs, as all musicians nationwide have been terribly impacted by COVID.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
are $150 (+HST) per person with most going directly to the band to produce
their album! We are selling quickly so please call the hotel to reserve. A
credit card will be needed to book as it is first come. A beautiful 4 course
dinner prepared by our awesome chef will be served and the band will play a
full show.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Let's
get together for this great cause and do some good.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
inquiries and to book please call Rod at 343-999-6774<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Miss
Emily, with full band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday
& Friday, December 19 & 20; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$90 + HST includes dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book early; The Cove 613-273-3636
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3X
Maple Blues Award winner in 2020, a fabulous singer and performer whose
career took off after she opened for THE TRAGICALLY HIP in 2011. She
has remained close with members of that band ever since. Miss Emily just
released a great new album - "Live At The Isabella". You seldom get a
chance to see an artist of this caliber with her full band in an intimate
setting like The Cove. <br />
P.S. There's a nice added connection between The Cove and Miss Emily. Manager
Seamus Cowan plays bass in her band. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.themissemily.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.themissemily.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out this great </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">YOUTUBE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> video</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">of her with the band<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Miles Solo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20 @ 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397">www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-winter-solo-tickets-130142057397</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Lynn
Miles is an award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer, teacher, writer,
public speaker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets will be gracing the stage for a Christmas Funk & Soul
show featuring the incomparable Michael Hanna live at Irene's Pub on Sunday,
December 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
event will be a ticketed event that can be attended in person (assuming COVID
protocols allow) as well as a paid online Zoom link which will be available soon.
We'll be paying tribute to great artists such as Bill Withers, Steely Dan,
Mavis Staples, Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
I'm writing today with some </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">timely
announcements</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> about
upcoming musical events at Southminster United Church, notably the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS Wednesday noon-hour series lineup for the month of December</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and the
appointment of Southminster's new (musical) </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Artist
in Residence</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<br />
<br />
But first, I want to share details of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Southminster's
first ever virtual Christmas Bazaar</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, which is </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">currently underway</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <a href="http://www.southminsterunitedchurch.com/christmas-bazaar" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a>. Continuing in a
longstanding tradition, the church is offering an array of </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">tasty home baked goods</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, preserves and frozen soups, as well as </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">crafts</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Christmas items</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">jewellery</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">books</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and
more. There is a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">silent auction</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> as well,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">which
includes among other treasures the chance to bid on original commissions by me,
as well as by another member of Southminster's music staff, the inimitable folk
singer/composer </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Chris White</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">. Check it out <a href="http://www.southminsterunitedchurch.com/christmas-bazaar" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a> before it's all
over!</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I
am thrilled to announce the appointment of </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Matthew
Larkin</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> as </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Southminster United Church's</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> first ever </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Artist in Residence</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. An internationally respected organist, conductor,
teacher and composer, Matthew brings several decades of serving the Canadian
choral and liturgical music communities as the Music Director (and in several
cases, founding director) of numerous distinguished Canadian musical
institutions, to his new post.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">December 2020</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Presented by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Southminster United Church</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Wednesdays at noon, live at <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=61d76ff9e6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Music at
Southminster</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 2 <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=a71cf981ce&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">VIVALDI'S GLORIA RV 587</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
special concert coinciding with Artistic Director Roland Graham’s birthday
featuring a presentation Vivaldi’s timeless Gloria for choir, soloists and
orchestra. Celebrate the near conclusion of a long and arduous year with Roland
and his friends in this not to be missed event.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dec 9 </span><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=93931a7ec6&e=80de21049c" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank">NEW BEGINNINGS: BACH, VIVALDI AND BEETHOVEN</a></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monumental works for the violin performed by Anna Baksheeva (violin) and
Frederick Lacroix (piano): J. S. Bach’s Chaconne for solo violin, ‘Winter’ from
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Beethoven’s 7th Sonata for Violin and Piano.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 16 <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=300c1b75a7&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">YULETIDE JAZZ</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
The Yves Laroche Trio - Yves Laroche (piano), Tom Denison (bass), and Steve
Gallant (drums) - offers up their Yuletide Jazz Suite featuring jazz
compositions by Valerie Capers, Billie Holiday and Horace Silver.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dec 23 A<a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=f961f177e4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"> FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Caelis Academy Ensemble honors the season with a traditional Christmas festival
of lessons and carols in the English Cathedral style. Caelis Academy Ensemble
is directed by Matthew Larkin.<br />
<br />
Support the DOMS series with a <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=0f6ca27091&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">donation</span></a>.<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2021 WINTER SERIES</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dinner
& Show fundraisers for local charities<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">$70 (plus HST) for all shows * 7-10 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Two nights - Friday & Saturday - per engagement<br />
Full COVID safety protocol in effect at all shows<br />
<br />
Limited capacity due to COVID so book well ahead if you want to attend.<br />
Limited number of tables for 2 available so, to help us maximize seating
and for your added safety, please get together with family & friends and
create your own "bubble" table.<br />
<br />
Why not make this a nice little staycation getaway? Well-priced accommodation available
at the Cove and nearby B&Bs.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED * CALL THE
COVE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 or email <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=8908d57af0&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
If you can't be there in person, all shows will be broadcast live on the BOTR
YOUTUBE channel. <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=97dad4ab5f&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucwljdqbzal87xbjlg9sw-CQ</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JACK DE KEYZER TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jan</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">uary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 15 & 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to St. Edwards elementary school<br />
<br />
No need to introduce this act to Blues On The Rideau aficionados. Canada's King
of the Blues guitar, Jack and his band are the most popular group to
have ever played BOTR @ The Cove. This will be his record 10<sup>th</sup> visit
since the Series started. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner,
Jack's career continues to blossom. He has a new album out and has just been
nominated for 5 more Maple Blues Awards this year - Best Entertainer, Electric
Act, Guitarist, Male Vocalist and Recording of the Year. And Alan Duffy (bass)
and Richard Thornton (saxophone) who will be accompanying Jack for
these shows are both up for MBAs in their respective categories as
well. Blues, Rock, Funk, Soul and R&B at its best!<br />
<a href="http://www.jackdekeyzer.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.jackdekeyzer.com</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CHUCK JACKSON TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Feb</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ruary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 19 & 20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to Rideau Vista elementary school<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Another
BOTR favourite - Chuck has played here with The Hogtown Allstars multiple times
and is of course is famous as the lead singer and harp player in the legendary
Downchild Blues Band. He lists his major influences as Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding
and Junior Wells and you can hear a lot of each of them in his music - he has
an unmistakable powerful, soulful Blues Shouter style. He's also an
accomplished songwriter nd is the founder and Director of the famous Southside
Shuffle Blues Festival in Port Credit, Ontario. Chuck has won 2 Juno Awards and
5 Maple Blues Awards with Downchild over his career and has been nominated 6X
for the MBA for Best Male Vocalist - and won it 3X. He's up for another one
this year. Joining Chuck for this performance is long time friend (and a former
member of Downchild) Tyler Yarema on keyboards and Pat Carey on sax (another
Downchild member) who has won the MBA for Horn Player of the Year an
amazing 7X. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">PAUL REDDICK TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">March 19 & 20 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Proceeds
from these shows go to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">P.A.W.S (Prevent Another
Westport Stray)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
A wonderfully talented singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul has been
performing his critically-acclaimed original material on stages across Canada,
the USA and Europe for over 30 years. He has 10 albums to his credit and
has recorded and written with Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and MonkeyJunk, among
others. His most recent album "Ride The One" won him a Juno in 2016.
Paul will be appearing with long time friend and collaborator Kyle Ferguson
(from The Sidemen days) and Steve Marriner from MonkeyJunk (who is fast
becoming a regular at The Cove) - both on guitars. <br />
<a href="http://www.paulreddick.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.paulreddick.ca</span></a><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NOTE: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All shows are subject to postponement
depending on the COVID situation at the time</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Watch for email
updates, visit the BOTR website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=702316ed54&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.bluesontherideau.ca</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or the Cove website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=e2a28b8b99&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.coveinn.com</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or call the Cove </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">for
updates<br />
as the show dates approach. <br />
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SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
ByTowne has re-opened, subject to the safety protocols that you were familiar
with during August & September.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">interviews
</span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-62909756517574494942020-11-18T11:33:00.008-05:002020-11-18T11:33:57.012-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 18 November 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special
Statement – November 17<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hello. Bonjour. Kwey.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Last week, updates
were made to the </span></span><a href="https://files.ontario.ca/moh-adjustments-covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open-en-2020-11-13.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">provincial framework</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> outlining new
thresholds for adjusting and tightening public health measures across Ontario</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa remains in the
Orange-Restrict level, meaning we continue to implement some measures aimed at
decreasing opportunities for COVID-19 transmission while keeping schools and
businesses open.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">When assessing the
COVID-19 virus levels and risk of transmission in Ottawa, I consider multiple
factors. I examine the daily number of individuals who test positive, testing
rates, the percent of people having a COVID-19 test who test positive, the
number of outbreaks, hospital capacity, case and contact management capacity,
and qualitative information gained from public health responses.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Overall, many
indicators point to a slow decline in transmission of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This
is directly thanks to the residents of Ottawa. It’s clear we know what we need
to do to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Forging on with the
protective behaviours we are using can keep decreasing the level of the virus and
will help us avoid hospitalizations and deaths and closures of businesses with
the negative consequences that can bring.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I know it’s hard to
hear the same guidance over and over. But starting to turn the curve again
should give us all something to hold on to; it’s evidence that your actions
over the last few weeks have had a direct impact on the COVID situation in
Ottawa.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We’re one million
people, and we’re all connected.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">When we go about our
daily activities, ongoing thoughtfulness makes activities safer. Whether you’re
visiting a restaurant, attending hockey practice, going to a large store or a
place of worship: always assess your risks and keep your guard up. Go back to
the basics: keep two metres apart from others, wear a mask (choose three layers
for masks you purchase into the future), stay home when you’re sick (except for
getting a quick COVID-19 test) and wash your hands. And as much as possible,
limit your close contacts to those in your household.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If we do these simple
things, and we continue to grow supports for people who have less choice to
work in higher risk settings or to isolate from ill family members, we can keep
COVID-19 levels low in the community over the winter months.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo"></a><a name="November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-"></a><a name="November-17-2020--Special-statement-from"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"></span></span></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-17-2020--Special-statement-from;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">November 17, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: November-17-2020--Special-statement-from;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: November-17-2020--Special-statement-from;"></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon! Live music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister Virtual Choir<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Afternoon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays
from 1 pm – 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Evening<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays
from 7 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Directed
by Jodi Benjamin</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sing
with us from the comfort of your home. During this time when our choirs are
unable to meet in person, virtual choir is an ideal way to come together,
connect, and sing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. Please join us at anytime
for a no obligation practice. We learn from recorded tracks so there is no
reading music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">No
auditions! Every singer is welcome. We sing fun, uplifting popular music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Setup
is easy and the program will work on most computers and devices. We have
support to help you every step of the way.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you are interested, please email <a href="mailto:members@shoutsisterchoir.ca"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">members@shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Specify
which choir you are interested in joining in the subject line of your email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.shoutsisterchoir.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">24<sup>th</sup>
ANNUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Despite
2020 being the year that really wasn’t, the Toronto Blues Society continues to
support and promote Canadian Blues artists by announcing the nominees for the
upcoming 24th annual Maple Blues Awards. The winners will be announced online
from four cities over four nights – February 1, 8, 15, and 22. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leading
the way in nominations is Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer, who along with his
bandmates garnered seven nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act
of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Recording/Producer of the Year,
Guitarist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year (for Richard Thornton) and
Bassist of the Year (for Alan Duffy).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
JW-Jones and his band(s) are nominated in five categories including Entertainer
of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, New Artist of the Year (for Jones’
second project HOROJO Trio), Recording/Producer of the Year and Guitarist of
the Year. Toronto’s Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar have been nominated for
four Maple Blues Awards in the categories of Entertainer of the Year, Electric
Act of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Drummer of the Year (for Dani
Nash). The esteemed Blues Booster of the Year Award winner will be announced at
a later date.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“The
Pandemic has given us a new reason to feel the blues, but fortunately we will
honour the latest body of work and artists with trophies and digital
celebrations”, says Derek Andrews, President of Toronto Blues Society.
“Congratulations to all the nominees."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Registration
and voting for the 24th Annual Maple Blues Awards is open to the Canadian public
from November 2 at 12 am Eastern Time, through to December 1, 11:59 pm Eastern
Time. Blues fans can register and vote at <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Qlj0D_Ff9lP-iVxrZQBhtvgvvOW-zmAPJ9orAR-0EWU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYXBsZWJsdWVzLmNhLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.mapleblues.ca</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
24th Annual Maple Blues Awards Nominees</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Entertainer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JFBUiGWKTW0whv2sI9S88kexb6sKEFCV6-KJUM82_lY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kb3duY2hpbGQuY29tL3N0b3JlLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Downchild</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Electric
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson
& Ben Racine Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Sue Foley</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Acoustic
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PDD1jCXPi5NGB3xA3s36LwEAevv0daq_6WvNxD1wf50.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzZzMGxUQ2xCSmE3TnJHQm51Wmd1YUs_c2k9OGI0TkVjWk5RVXk3RTlVdFFScmhfQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Adam Karch</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Andersen</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8aCWcgXw3oGNCzIK9NvqVisXUpwch20ihHUOegcX0mw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81RnVvZkxQakd2d1RUU3QwckhwaGZjP3NpPUMzUEI4R04zVExpYnQ1MGczS1hoMVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Jerome
Browne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=dRVGEuxFntbg7aR0tJ16cJsE68PCIiITIb2ZMapbfpE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yaWNrZmluZXMuY2EvbXVzaWMiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Rick Fines</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Male
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UWrNsXMOn5j6x00utQmnC6Sm87B87Wbgx4PdBAiLVz0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5jaHVja2phY2tzb24uY29tL2Jpby5odG0iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Chuck Jackson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8-xdLPdmR9SaAyrnqAc_e46urTzAJNnY8C9qShcaeMU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yaE92NVZXSkR4eEc0eVI4M0xnVTFGP3NpPUNtN0VNOEZMU1Npc3RlcHNDS1l3a2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jim Byrnes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Andersen</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Female
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=qouZ3ABU3Q2gs25DvvvNx-hrdGbp3pVCLPqIE0v55Wk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzdxdVlNbHh0ZUpZZ01FclVqaE96SXI_c2k9dnZUR1oxS3hTMUczV1U1dmQxQ3FMUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Angel Forrest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New
Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kKS6hMCI8SL2kGCI665C2zvX-t_nTL8-zBN7uPTanpQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Jvam90cmlvLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HOROJO Trio
(Holmes, Rogers, Jones)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Rv3dHblaDz_WNaHIrO3Lb53EFUXdzzu7p6J5Vb6WsUA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9saWFtZG9jaGVydHltdXNpYy5iYW5kY2FtcC5jb20vYWxidW0vbW9kZXJuLW1hZ2ljLW1lbG9keSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Liam Docherty</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=hE-qvgWxEdvFyf1CmviD9scKVGLZHJ-eL2gDSxmzhp0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBzSkhTN0Q4bjBySldGMVJUaFFzU2I_c2k9NG5GRjNkUktUSnk3cTYwVGZMRXgyZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Weidenger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recording/Producer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a> -
Church House Blues / True North (Dewayne Strobel)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Durham County
Poets</span></a> - Hand Me Down Blues / Self (Bill Garrett)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a> -
Tribute / Blue Star (Jack de Keyzer)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a> -
Sonic Departures / Solid Blue (Eric Eggleston)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</span></a> - Ballad of Albert Johnson / Self (Steve Sherman)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">B.B.
King International Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=1GCIGEGP6OGKqBuyfcSAO9sxIHoABiDYQ2hNjqSb24k.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81ak1HbnFKa2dQYWlKend5NWJPY1lYP3NpPXJiUkpEdEtDUmdTalhiTXlNT01MaVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Christone
"Kingfish" Ingram</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=oYNussFXACygZLC_ObbMs0jeVCBpRWsy4xOeAvuut7Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80VmJsZk5QaGZoV3NYMjhkRWdWNHNLP3NpPUNfOExVTElQUjgtNEJQV01peG11aGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ghost Town Blues
Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=sxJt69geoPTpEfksHyhzcOrhY_lBC1SF1F5YyIFNzgQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83ZDEwVkYxSjRMcVc3dnJwUE9uZ3ptP3NpPW41UHM5N3RfU24tWDdCb1NJdi1LblEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Larkin Poe</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Zl3Jo-4FWJebwU8Ry691WbO5j25mDgYG4DkHIGAVL2I.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wdW82bHRTWXNNYnA0Z284blBRODBVP3NpPUNoRmJLRmpmUUJxVlpONXZNOVFaZnciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rick Estrin &
The Nightcats</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Mso86nWajrWD3LM9kAo9bPjGh737rsh9xn5dFFoasY4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81aVhKamlrTGRmeHJtcUdrZHlXNUM5P3NpPXpWaDVqRTEyUm1hTVl4dTNWcnZFQlEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Victor Wainwright</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Songwriter
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=xHdX2P0qf7B9d-5dIxpWzt-fHYdjejKS6qy7n-9oxmE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzVnemZPcm16V25taWdkWW1QYjJpS1A_c2k9NGpDQUVfbmZSLU85ei1RcmNRSjBfdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Colin Linden</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal
Shawanda/Dewayne Strobel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kevin Harvey
(Durham County Poets)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
with a Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Ry1nTzI2gGRCmqLoqVi-Id7zPivk5yVtn5EXIz5HeT4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPWtQLS1qN3d4UmVPbUxxTFQza2F5aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=RHoY78h90_zTIT-kjHnuH_TuIqHuA-Os3Xb6ZBESTIo.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81OFI3TzFsTzdJd3BoV0thSUdyMzZTP3NpPVdnZ1NqZTYwVGw2RnFaUzBVZmI2U0EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Brent Parkin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=QeyJmUyEFnWbA7fRtMBLuIPGN5WZvwCf28nidLF6qMM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaXkwRlgxZDczSUlBSng5OW13QjNoP3NpPS05cFhoYkxEU0FxUjRyaXpTc1dHcUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Danny Brooks</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CRHaSUzMRedkQN7JyJlmQK39srP7jHu9jai-4MMM_TU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8xZWYzSGNpMmxMYVBSTVVwSW9EYmZoP3NpPUhfd1pGTkVkVFc2VjljdWlZNkVMQ1EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Joe Murphy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=XbGHsqdmLDFOEfROJTQSvNJD3iF1K_ugh5jvIFq_nqE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80Tms4bHhQRVZmSzRHYm10TjRqVzRqP3NpPXBwaGlsT2VHU1lxUjkzeXp2djEzMkEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ken Whiteley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V7HjegNa_kPmSr2e1f9TI8iTdoG7C5FL-UyUlX_COdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzY29ncy5jb20vYXJ0aXN0LzM3MDkxNS1NaWNoYWVsLUZvbmZhcmEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Fonfara</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=pCU-mJC3GmPRPCU0iwoYAahjm_TECSdkAi4ZiURGo8Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3Bvd2RlcmJsdWVzLm5ldC8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Tom Lavin</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Guitarist
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V_1mc4NRRSIziooh6tZjhn8gUj2mBLWk66tuQ-lJxmY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zUTJRdDVGbDJuRTdYbUtIS3lUY0dXP3NpPWxLNnY1T3BMUTNLMGJKd1U2SFJyRHciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Garrett Mason</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Sue Foley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=6-vhAwsPbxlOwwAWgMx_yj2hmRyjGXWWp2Ka6GEYksM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRtSENoUlNMRVJWTW5mT3dMcllzTWg_c2k9M3hZNXl6YzdROENWR0pxSFNzTjdzdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Tony D
(MonkeyJunk)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Harmonica
Player of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=KbbQe58Lb1599I_7WtCEJXJBc50V0YJAqYJ97U1bdHg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNKU204RTNyNXZsNEdRNkdkY1Y0VW4_c2k9LWtxVDZNWW5TYkNDallNZTEycHJiUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Guy Bélanger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harpdog Brown</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Paul Reddick</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=lfWKB9_rgyWbasKYsMHXRo0eE51VETbiCbnPQ1wEkis.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yb2x5cGxhdHQuY29tLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roly Platt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CHCIlKv4Tbg-htEpbuv9GTiJa55qDA7H3cm0vsw8Sdw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g_dj1JbDVJM1pNQ21LdyZhYl9jaGFubmVsPVRoZVVuaWNvcm5Qcm9qZWN0R1RBIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank">Steve Marriner</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Piano/Keyboard
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=iWD68jATRi_td29lck4Un8WbdpvBFUO7CPyF-IYkfg8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yQzA0WHI3ZUZQMWJGYzJYV1REUlR4P3NpPV9PdERXcHM4U01PZnBFbUNqQ0ktaEEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">David Vest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ErPZdSOLhbCUGAostvF115jZaJ58D__anwyARsNv0GQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPUs5eWRyVmRGU1dtYW1FeV9KZTNic3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Duane Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=z-hQNj7JAbreP05fcamwG8v2PHbJojlQ1IuH6NZN8Lk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9qZXNzZS1vYnJpZW4tbW4wMDAwNTMzNDI3IiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jesse O’Brien</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=AFYxaVLgFhQjj31pSFy8cb72ZD8PDqAtrzrY1ICjCUE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNIMmwyaXZENFBJZlpqamduSEp5TEM_c2k9UjRxTEIzeVdUZk9pUTViQ3hHaVA3QSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kenny "Blues
Boss" Wayne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=5urHYFeSOI4rehq4t8RXP2MYjsrJwcSvMVVYjdRYqY0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJPNlBCUlpZejdhOXdFVWJFN1Naa1M_c2k9MDY3NUoyeHZUeVdiRUc2RVd5SERDUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Michael Kaeshammer</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Horn
Player of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jerry Cook
(Harpdog Brown)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=j6BJiseKSYAS03M8PikcZBPTAasKmqR_2Pho_zKdHaQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNXblRwT0xkVkJRSEJibWEzZ0NmWkY_c2k9SmI1UFFIemxSdkNfZ1VlREJGbmROZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mark LeClerc (Fuel
Junkie)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gordon Aeichele
(Smoke Wagon Blues Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Richard Thornton
(Jack de Keyzer Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=L9ysn5yZqeT1GAxOwNGtGIvSpDxKKjGaAbkxJPJh06s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaWdEeDlvdGpEWDlSYzA5VFlIcUlNP3NpPXRQUklfY2IyVHJTZjdndy1UdkJQS3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Mat “Moose”
Mousseau (Ben Racine Band)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drummer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8vvXZsZH1MxAttaEwatiQmCmLFStPqtAqfiOuqo6uI0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPWtzRHRIRmx4VGtDV3NaN1dVTDVvMUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Cory Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dani Nash
(Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=wCMEFPHfYY86NRz3ODA0s_FJowywpYJbQtqxwe5CwCk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9nYXJ5LWNyYWlnLW1uMDAwMDEwMTE4MCIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Craig (Colin
Linden, Steve Dawson)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PdfgYMVeBEDJd-47mTfGei9RTqUC8NwnPQ4PyO464JA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wMzM1bWpleVBJTmd4aUxkanJrcHFKP3NpPUxCZVNDWTZPUVZpQktXdFRPMEZxd2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Lindsay Beaver</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=da8ShuZFGbkf69KTbCuhkZ5OmSpATv9IQdWsO_dVDvA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL21vbmtleWp1bmtiYW5kLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Sobb
(MonkeyJunk)</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bassist
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=HFbrdpWxhM-7H5g-nPhrRQub_N3MWUB0s0iiUJbOCYA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZ2h0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9hbGJ1bS80MlpzRTRnUTgzdkVSU1ZnTEhzSWhtP3NpPVRqTlJHS1NwUmhLVXNZc1h2VDNEQ2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alan Duffy (Jack
de Keyzer)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Caa464VitVEzvCZvCZSdRn7NI2BDKsh1epbiJEzT7WM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPTRaWTVfbDFfU0FhUXpqemFtTGRQOWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=-gWrFpexzcNV7CDw4aAxgX1OwKXLiug9_6z7Pms5_gE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5nYXJ5a2VuZGFsbC5jb20vIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Kendall</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=gEQAJMxNxrhgkeMhyZDTQVar2idlQ0f4HdpUtEGAkdY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzd1eG9XUFJuUzNGWnR0YU9CSWhDdlI_c2k9OEQ4RmxIUkJUaXVlTjc1TDZ4OUZjQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">John Dymond (Steve
Dawson, Big Dave McLean)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=3kaopdfaOYQ8OoV2VxrawqB9uXRcFz_n9jiYntka1G8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9icmFuZG9uaXNhYWsuY2EvdGhlLXNpbHZlci1zY3JlZW4tc2NvdW5kcmVscyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Keith Picot</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Toronto
Blues Society has been receiving valuable input from the members of the Canadian
blues community regarding the Maple Blues Awards procedures and voting, and as
such, have been developing new policies and protocol to ensure the Maple Blues
Award system is responsive and evolving, thanks to the feedback gathered from
across Canada.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">While
getting nominated for a Maple Blues Award is a wonderful achievement and
excitement, not all of the nominees are regular users of social media or some
may not have the budgets to execute a successful advertising campaign to
solicit votes. In the pursuit of fairness for all of the nominees and
transparency, social media advertising by the MBA nominees will now be banned
during the public voting period for the 24th annual Maple Blues Awards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information contact:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sarah
French<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sarah
French Publicity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">416-566-4188
| <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="mailto:sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com" target="_blank">sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hüma
Üster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Toronto
Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">416-538-3885
| <a href="mailto:info@torontobluessociety.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">info@torontobluessociety.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastro Pub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
November 19; 8 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 21; 3 pm – 6 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
says, “some blues , some rock, some top 40, some classic rock, some blues, some
rock, some top 40, some classic rock, oh yeah and some blues, some rock and so
on … no need to recount, no fraud, just some truth, like good food, drinks good
staff and … some blues, some rock, some top 40, and some classic rock … see you
there.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Neighbourhood Pub, 2557 Baseline Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
November 20 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Samantha
Martin & Delta Sugar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Empire
Theatre, Belleville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
November 20 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ticket Link: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://theempiretheatre.com/live/samantha-martin-delta-sugar/?fbclid=IwAR3IRjmhpMEaAM5DTJzIv5sJhgLpTADg-LTTch4AdZkYsRilf_UdFX0Xhss" target="_blank">https://theempiretheatre.com/.../samantha-martin-delta.../</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Samantha
Martin & Delta Sugar’s 12-piece band Album Release Show + Live Stream.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Only
50 tickets available for the in-person audience, so act fast! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
stream will be available for 48 hours for our fans overseas to watch too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
really can’t wait to perform for you, and hope to see you either in person or
online!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Beeched Wailers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
November 22 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
jazz quintet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drifting
Bird<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
November 29 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk56588831"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jimmy Bowskill & Steve Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Cove Country Inn,
Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday & Friday,
December 10 & 11; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes
dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book
early; The Cove 613-273-3636 </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two of Canada's best
Roots Blues guitarists/singer-songwriters together.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56588831;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Steve Marriner is
a dynamic and powerful performer who incorporates various styles of blues,
roots and soul. While he currently dedicates most of his time to fronting
the highly acclaimed Roots Blues Band MonkeyJunk, he also performs
intimate solo shows and acts as a dynamic sideman. Originally renowned for
his prowess on the harmonica, Steve has become a multi-instrumental force in
recent years, adding bass, guitar, drums, and keys into the mix. He’s won
multiple Maple Blues Awards for Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of The Year
and 2 Juno Awards with MonkeyJunk.<br />
<br />
Jimmy Bowskill’s professional career started at age 11 when he was
discovered by the late, great Jeff Healey and he's continued to grow and
mature ever since. He's toured North America and Europe as the Jimmy
Bowskill Band and currently plays electric guitar with the internationally
famous band The Sheepdogs. He's about to release his 6th album (first
solo) album on which he plays most of the instruments.<br />
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HoRoJo
Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
December 12; dinner & show $150 + HST</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HoRoJo Trio recently won the international blues competition in Memphis,
Tennessee and will be having their debut album produced by a Grammy-winning
producer in Nashville.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Grand Hotel will be hosting a 50-person event to raise money for their
recording costs, as all musicians nationwide have been terribly impacted by COVID.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
are $150 (+HST) per person with most going directly to the band to produce
their album! We are selling quickly so please call the hotel to reserve. A
credit card will be needed to book as it is first come. A beautiful 4 course
dinner prepared by our awesome chef will be served and the band will play a
full show.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Let's
get together for this great cause and do some good.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
inquiries and to book please call Rod at 343-999-6774<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thegrandcp/posts/2733406056988270</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Miss
Emily, with full band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday
& Friday, December 19 & 20; 6 pm – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$90 + HST includes dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited capacity, book early; The Cove 613-273-3636
<span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3X
Maple Blues Award winner in 2020, a fabulous singer and performer whose
career took off after she opened for THE TRAGICALLY HIP in 2011. She
has remained close with members of that band ever since. Miss Emily just
released a great new album - "Live At The Isabella". You seldom get a
chance to see an artist of this caliber with her full band in an intimate
setting like The Cove. <br />
P.S. There's a nice added connection between The Cove and Miss Emily. Manager
Seamus Cowan plays bass in her band. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.themissemily.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.themissemily.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out this great </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">YOUTUBE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> video</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">of her with the band<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://youtu.be/-W7Ku1RWFv0</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets will be gracing the stage for a Christmas Funk & Soul
show featuring the incomparable Michael Hanna live at Irene's Pub on Sunday,
December 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
event will be a ticketed event that can be attended in person (assuming COVID
protocols allow) as well as a paid online Zoom link which will be available soon.
We'll be paying tribute to great artists such as Bill Withers, Steely Dan,
Mavis Staples, Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Music at Southminster</span></a> Facebook page on Wednesdays at
12-noon. Concerts will appear on our main page; you may have to refresh
the page.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs
music from his recent acoustic/electronic album Worlds Within exploring the
intersections between contemporary classical, ambient, and electronic music
through the medium of the cello. <br />
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Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2021 WINTER SERIES</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dinner
& Show fundraisers for local charities<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">$70 (plus HST) for all shows * 7-10 pm</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Two nights - Friday & Saturday - per engagement<br />
Full COVID safety protocol in effect at all shows<br />
<br />
Limited capacity due to COVID so book well ahead if you want to attend.<br />
Limited number of tables for 2 available so, to help us maximize seating
and for your added safety, please get together with family & friends and
create your own "bubble" table.<br />
<br />
Why not make this a nice little staycation getaway? Well-priced accommodation
available at the Cove and nearby B&Bs.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED * CALL THE
COVE</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 or email <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=8908d57af0&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
If you can't be there in person, all shows will be broadcast live on the BOTR
YOUTUBE channel. <a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=97dad4ab5f&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucwljdqbzal87xbjlg9sw-CQ</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JACK DE KEYZER TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jan</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">uary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 15 & 16</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to St. Edwards elementary school<br />
<br />
No need to introduce this act to Blues On The Rideau aficionados. Canada's King
of the Blues guitar, Jack and his band are the most popular group to
have ever played BOTR @ The Cove. This will be his record 10<sup>th</sup> visit
since the Series started. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner,
Jack's career continues to blossom. He has a new album out and has just been
nominated for 5 more Maple Blues Awards this year - Best Entertainer, Electric
Act, Guitarist, Male Vocalist and Recording of the Year. And Alan Duffy (bass)
and Richard Thornton (saxophone) who will be accompanying Jack for
these shows are both up for MBAs in their respective categories as
well. Blues, Rock, Funk, Soul and R&B at its best!<br />
<a href="http://www.jackdekeyzer.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.jackdekeyzer.com</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CHUCK JACKSON TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Feb</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ruary</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> 19 & 20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Proceeds from these shows go to Rideau Vista elementary school</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Another
BOTR favourite - Chuck has played here with The Hogtown Allstars multiple times
and is of course is famous as the lead singer and harp player in
the legendary Downchild Blues Band. He lists his major influences as Big
Joe Turner, Otis Redding and Junior Wells and you can hear a lot of each of
them in his music - he has an unmistakable powerful, soulful Blues Shouter
style. He's also an accomplished songwriter nd is the founder and Director of
the famous Southside Shuffle Blues Festival in Port Credit, Ontario. Chuck has
won 2 Juno Awards and 5 Maple Blues Awards with Downchild over his career and
has been nominated 6X for the MBA for Best Male Vocalist - and won it 3X. He's
up for another one this year. Joining Chuck for this performance is long time
friend (and a former member of Downchild) Tyler Yarema on keyboards and Pat
Carey on sax (another Downchild member) who has won the MBA for Horn
Player of the Year an amazing 7X. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.chuckjackson.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.chuckjackson.com</span></a><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">PAUL REDDICK TRIO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Friday & Saturday, </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">March 19 & 20 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Proceeds
from these shows go to </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">P.A.W.S (Prevent Another
Westport Stray)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
A wonderfully talented singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul has been
performing his critically-acclaimed original material on stages across Canada,
the USA and Europe for over 30 years. He has 10 albums to his credit and
has recorded and written with Colin Linden, Tom Wilson and MonkeyJunk, among
others. His most recent album "Ride The One" won him a Juno in 2016.
Paul will be appearing with long time friend and collaborator Kyle Ferguson
(from The Sidemen days) and Steve Marriner from MonkeyJunk (who is fast
becoming a regular at The Cove) - both on guitars. <br />
<a href="http://www.paulreddick.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.paulreddick.ca</span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NOTE: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All shows are subject to postponement
depending on the COVID situation at the time</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Watch for email
updates, visit the BOTR website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=702316ed54&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.bluesontherideau.ca</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or the Cove website </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=e2a28b8b99&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank">www.coveinn.com</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or call the Cove </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">for
updates<br />
as the show dates approach. <br />
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SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
ByTowne has re-opened, subject to the safety protocols that you were familiar
with during August & September.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-60124289483444458542020-11-11T20:11:00.002-05:002020-11-11T20:11:10.618-05:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 11 November 2020<p><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special
Statement – November 6<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a name="October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Over the last several weeks, the actions you have taken have had a
direct impact on our daily COVID-19 case counts and on the number of new
outbreaks. What we’re doing is working, and as more businesses resume services,
we will need to keep up the hard work by remembering the basics, assessing the
risk of our activities and checking our blind spots.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Last week, the Province announced its </span></span><a href="https://files.ontario.ca/moh-covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open-en-2020-11-03-v2b.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">new framework</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> that put Ottawa in the “Restrict”
phase. This means indoor dining returns and gyms, cinemas and casinos can
reopen with certain measures in place.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">As we enter … these new preventative measures,
I have a very important message to share: We have to keep our guard UP to keep
COVID-19 levels DOWN.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">With indoor dining returning and gyms,
cinemas and other facilities reopening, people can get back to work. We will
also be able to support more local businesses and participate in activities
that make us feel better and help us feel more connected. Similar to how
schools are able to be open with precautions in place, with the current level
of COVID-19 in the community, businesses can open with proper precautions in
place. This is how we will manage COVID fatigue.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">To keep this balance, we must do so with
caution and with care. We all have been doing hard work to keep ourselves
and our loved ones safe and we need to keep asking ourselves: how can we make it
safer?</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Yes, you can go have dinner and a movie!
You just need to stick with those in your household and always wear a mask when
you’re not eating or drinking.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Yes, you can go to the gym! Just limit your
time there to one hour, wear a mask, stay two metres apart from others at all
times and don’t touch your face with unwashed hands.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Yes, you can catch up with a friend or
loved one outside your household. Consider connecting virtually first. If you
do choose to meet in person, remember to always maintain a physical distance of
at least two metres, wear a mask and stay outdoors if possible. Choose not to
see people from outside your household in settings that don’t allow a physical
distance of at least two metres, for example at a restaurant or in small rooms
where you cannot keep two metres apart.<a name="_msoanchor_1"></a></span></span><a href="https://ottawacity.sharepoint.com/sites/OPH-CommunicationsandCommunityEngagement/AllDocuments/Emergency%20Response/COVID-19/Communications%20Officer/Media/Media%20avails,%20statements%20and%20prep/11%20Nov%202020/06%20Nov%202020/Nov%206%20Special%20statement.docx#_msocom_1"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _msoanchor_1;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br />
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _msoanchor_1;"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _msoanchor_1;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The measures outlined in the provincial
framework will allow us to maintain a balance that will see us through this
pandemic. It’s a marathon, not a hurdle race. It’s not about getting over
the next hump, but about finding sustainable ways to balance life while keeping
COVID-19 levels low in the community.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We are all connected – every one of us. We
are one million people strong and our individual actions – collectively – do
make a difference. We’ve got this, Ottawa.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Thank you. Merci. Meegwetch.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo"></a><a name="November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"></span></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">November 6, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-6-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon! Live music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister Virtual Choir<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Afternoon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays
from 1 pm – 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
Evening<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays
from 7 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Directed
by Jodi Benjamin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sing
with us from the comfort of your home. During this time when our choirs are
unable to meet in person, virtual choir is an ideal way to come together,
connect, and sing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shout
Sister takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. Please join us at anytime
for a no obligation practice. We learn from recorded tracks so there is no
reading music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">No
auditions! Every singer is welcome. We sing fun, uplifting popular music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Setup
is easy and the program will work on most computers and devices. We have
support to help you every step of the way.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you are interested, please email <a href="mailto:members@shoutsisterchoir.ca"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">members@shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Specify
which choir you are interested in joining in the subject line of your email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.shoutsisterchoir.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">24<sup>th</sup>
ANNUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Despite
2020 being the year that really wasn’t, the Toronto Blues Society continues to
support and promote Canadian Blues artists by announcing the nominees for the
upcoming 24th annual Maple Blues Awards. The winners will be announced online
from four cities over four nights – February 1, 8, 15, and 22. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Leading
the way in nominations is Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer, who along with his
bandmates garnered seven nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act
of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Recording/Producer of the Year,
Guitarist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year (for Richard Thornton) and
Bassist of the Year (for Alan Duffy).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
JW-Jones and his band(s) are nominated in five categories including Entertainer
of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, New Artist of the Year (for Jones’
second project HOROJO Trio), Recording/Producer of the Year and Guitarist of
the Year. Toronto’s Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar have been nominated for
four Maple Blues Awards in the categories of Entertainer of the Year, Electric
Act of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Drummer of the Year (for Dani
Nash). The esteemed Blues Booster of the Year Award winner will be announced at
a later date.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“The
Pandemic has given us a new reason to feel the blues, but fortunately we will
honour the latest body of work and artists with trophies and digital
celebrations”, says Derek Andrews, President of Toronto Blues Society.
“Congratulations to all the nominees."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Registration
and voting for the 24th Annual Maple Blues Awards is open to the Canadian
public from November 2 at 12 am Eastern Time, through to December 1, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time. Blues fans can register and vote at <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Qlj0D_Ff9lP-iVxrZQBhtvgvvOW-zmAPJ9orAR-0EWU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYXBsZWJsdWVzLmNhLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.mapleblues.ca</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
24th Annual Maple Blues Awards Nominees</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Entertainer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JFBUiGWKTW0whv2sI9S88kexb6sKEFCV6-KJUM82_lY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kb3duY2hpbGQuY29tL3N0b3JlLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Downchild</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Electric
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson
& Ben Racine Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Sue Foley</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Acoustic
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PDD1jCXPi5NGB3xA3s36LwEAevv0daq_6WvNxD1wf50.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzZzMGxUQ2xCSmE3TnJHQm51Wmd1YUs_c2k9OGI0TkVjWk5RVXk3RTlVdFFScmhfQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Adam Karch</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Andersen</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8aCWcgXw3oGNCzIK9NvqVisXUpwch20ihHUOegcX0mw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81RnVvZkxQakd2d1RUU3QwckhwaGZjP3NpPUMzUEI4R04zVExpYnQ1MGczS1hoMVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Jerome
Browne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=dRVGEuxFntbg7aR0tJ16cJsE68PCIiITIb2ZMapbfpE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yaWNrZmluZXMuY2EvbXVzaWMiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Rick Fines</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Male
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UWrNsXMOn5j6x00utQmnC6Sm87B87Wbgx4PdBAiLVz0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5jaHVja2phY2tzb24uY29tL2Jpby5odG0iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Chuck Jackson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8-xdLPdmR9SaAyrnqAc_e46urTzAJNnY8C9qShcaeMU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yaE92NVZXSkR4eEc0eVI4M0xnVTFGP3NpPUNtN0VNOEZMU1Npc3RlcHNDS1l3a2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jim Byrnes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Andersen</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Female
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=qouZ3ABU3Q2gs25DvvvNx-hrdGbp3pVCLPqIE0v55Wk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzdxdVlNbHh0ZUpZZ01FclVqaE96SXI_c2k9dnZUR1oxS3hTMUczV1U1dmQxQ3FMUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Angel Forrest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New
Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kKS6hMCI8SL2kGCI665C2zvX-t_nTL8-zBN7uPTanpQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Jvam90cmlvLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HOROJO Trio
(Holmes, Rogers, Jones)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Rv3dHblaDz_WNaHIrO3Lb53EFUXdzzu7p6J5Vb6WsUA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9saWFtZG9jaGVydHltdXNpYy5iYW5kY2FtcC5jb20vYWxidW0vbW9kZXJuLW1hZ2ljLW1lbG9keSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Liam Docherty</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=hE-qvgWxEdvFyf1CmviD9scKVGLZHJ-eL2gDSxmzhp0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBzSkhTN0Q4bjBySldGMVJUaFFzU2I_c2k9NG5GRjNkUktUSnk3cTYwVGZMRXgyZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Weidenger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recording/Producer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a> -
Church House Blues / True North (Dewayne Strobel)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Durham County
Poets</span></a> - Hand Me Down Blues / Self (Bill Garrett)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a> -
Tribute / Blue Star (Jack de Keyzer)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a> -
Sonic Departures / Solid Blue (Eric Eggleston)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</span></a> - Ballad of Albert Johnson / Self (Steve Sherman)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">B.B.
King International Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=1GCIGEGP6OGKqBuyfcSAO9sxIHoABiDYQ2hNjqSb24k.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81ak1HbnFKa2dQYWlKend5NWJPY1lYP3NpPXJiUkpEdEtDUmdTalhiTXlNT01MaVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Christone
"Kingfish" Ingram</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=oYNussFXACygZLC_ObbMs0jeVCBpRWsy4xOeAvuut7Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80VmJsZk5QaGZoV3NYMjhkRWdWNHNLP3NpPUNfOExVTElQUjgtNEJQV01peG11aGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ghost Town Blues
Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=sxJt69geoPTpEfksHyhzcOrhY_lBC1SF1F5YyIFNzgQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83ZDEwVkYxSjRMcVc3dnJwUE9uZ3ptP3NpPW41UHM5N3RfU24tWDdCb1NJdi1LblEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Larkin Poe</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Zl3Jo-4FWJebwU8Ry691WbO5j25mDgYG4DkHIGAVL2I.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wdW82bHRTWXNNYnA0Z284blBRODBVP3NpPUNoRmJLRmpmUUJxVlpONXZNOVFaZnciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rick Estrin &
The Nightcats</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Mso86nWajrWD3LM9kAo9bPjGh737rsh9xn5dFFoasY4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81aVhKamlrTGRmeHJtcUdrZHlXNUM5P3NpPXpWaDVqRTEyUm1hTVl4dTNWcnZFQlEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Victor Wainwright</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Songwriter
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=xHdX2P0qf7B9d-5dIxpWzt-fHYdjejKS6qy7n-9oxmE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzVnemZPcm16V25taWdkWW1QYjJpS1A_c2k9NGpDQUVfbmZSLU85ei1RcmNRSjBfdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Colin Linden</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal
Shawanda/Dewayne Strobel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kevin Harvey
(Durham County Poets)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Paul Reddick</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Blues
with a Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Ry1nTzI2gGRCmqLoqVi-Id7zPivk5yVtn5EXIz5HeT4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPWtQLS1qN3d4UmVPbUxxTFQza2F5aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=RHoY78h90_zTIT-kjHnuH_TuIqHuA-Os3Xb6ZBESTIo.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81OFI3TzFsTzdJd3BoV0thSUdyMzZTP3NpPVdnZ1NqZTYwVGw2RnFaUzBVZmI2U0EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Brent Parkin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=QeyJmUyEFnWbA7fRtMBLuIPGN5WZvwCf28nidLF6qMM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaXkwRlgxZDczSUlBSng5OW13QjNoP3NpPS05cFhoYkxEU0FxUjRyaXpTc1dHcUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Danny Brooks</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CRHaSUzMRedkQN7JyJlmQK39srP7jHu9jai-4MMM_TU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8xZWYzSGNpMmxMYVBSTVVwSW9EYmZoP3NpPUhfd1pGTkVkVFc2VjljdWlZNkVMQ1EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Joe Murphy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=XbGHsqdmLDFOEfROJTQSvNJD3iF1K_ugh5jvIFq_nqE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80Tms4bHhQRVZmSzRHYm10TjRqVzRqP3NpPXBwaGlsT2VHU1lxUjkzeXp2djEzMkEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ken Whiteley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V7HjegNa_kPmSr2e1f9TI8iTdoG7C5FL-UyUlX_COdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzY29ncy5jb20vYXJ0aXN0LzM3MDkxNS1NaWNoYWVsLUZvbmZhcmEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Fonfara</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=pCU-mJC3GmPRPCU0iwoYAahjm_TECSdkAi4ZiURGo8Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3Bvd2RlcmJsdWVzLm5ldC8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Tom Lavin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Guitarist
of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V_1mc4NRRSIziooh6tZjhn8gUj2mBLWk66tuQ-lJxmY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zUTJRdDVGbDJuRTdYbUtIS3lUY0dXP3NpPWxLNnY1T3BMUTNLMGJKd1U2SFJyRHciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Garrett Mason</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Sue Foley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=6-vhAwsPbxlOwwAWgMx_yj2hmRyjGXWWp2Ka6GEYksM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRtSENoUlNMRVJWTW5mT3dMcllzTWg_c2k9M3hZNXl6YzdROENWR0pxSFNzTjdzdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Tony D
(MonkeyJunk)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Harmonica
Player of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=KbbQe58Lb1599I_7WtCEJXJBc50V0YJAqYJ97U1bdHg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNKU204RTNyNXZsNEdRNkdkY1Y0VW4_c2k9LWtxVDZNWW5TYkNDallNZTEycHJiUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Guy Bélanger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harpdog Brown</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Paul Reddick</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=lfWKB9_rgyWbasKYsMHXRo0eE51VETbiCbnPQ1wEkis.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yb2x5cGxhdHQuY29tLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roly Platt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CHCIlKv4Tbg-htEpbuv9GTiJa55qDA7H3cm0vsw8Sdw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g_dj1JbDVJM1pNQ21LdyZhYl9jaGFubmVsPVRoZVVuaWNvcm5Qcm9qZWN0R1RBIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Steve Marriner</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Piano/Keyboard
of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=iWD68jATRi_td29lck4Un8WbdpvBFUO7CPyF-IYkfg8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yQzA0WHI3ZUZQMWJGYzJYV1REUlR4P3NpPV9PdERXcHM4U01PZnBFbUNqQ0ktaEEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">David Vest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ErPZdSOLhbCUGAostvF115jZaJ58D__anwyARsNv0GQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPUs5eWRyVmRGU1dtYW1FeV9KZTNic3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Duane Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=z-hQNj7JAbreP05fcamwG8v2PHbJojlQ1IuH6NZN8Lk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9qZXNzZS1vYnJpZW4tbW4wMDAwNTMzNDI3IiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jesse O’Brien</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=AFYxaVLgFhQjj31pSFy8cb72ZD8PDqAtrzrY1ICjCUE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNIMmwyaXZENFBJZlpqamduSEp5TEM_c2k9UjRxTEIzeVdUZk9pUTViQ3hHaVA3QSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kenny "Blues
Boss" Wayne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=5urHYFeSOI4rehq4t8RXP2MYjsrJwcSvMVVYjdRYqY0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJPNlBCUlpZejdhOXdFVWJFN1Naa1M_c2k9MDY3NUoyeHZUeVdiRUc2RVd5SERDUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Kaeshammer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Horn
Player of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jerry Cook
(Harpdog Brown)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=j6BJiseKSYAS03M8PikcZBPTAasKmqR_2Pho_zKdHaQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNXblRwT0xkVkJRSEJibWEzZ0NmWkY_c2k9SmI1UFFIemxSdkNfZ1VlREJGbmROZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mark LeClerc (Fuel
Junkie)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gordon Aeichele
(Smoke Wagon Blues Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Richard Thornton
(Jack de Keyzer Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=L9ysn5yZqeT1GAxOwNGtGIvSpDxKKjGaAbkxJPJh06s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaWdEeDlvdGpEWDlSYzA5VFlIcUlNP3NpPXRQUklfY2IyVHJTZjdndy1UdkJQS3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mat “Moose”
Mousseau (Ben Racine Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drummer
of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8vvXZsZH1MxAttaEwatiQmCmLFStPqtAqfiOuqo6uI0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPWtzRHRIRmx4VGtDV3NaN1dVTDVvMUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Cory Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dani Nash
(Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=wCMEFPHfYY86NRz3ODA0s_FJowywpYJbQtqxwe5CwCk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9nYXJ5LWNyYWlnLW1uMDAwMDEwMTE4MCIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Craig (Colin
Linden, Steve Dawson)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PdfgYMVeBEDJd-47mTfGei9RTqUC8NwnPQ4PyO464JA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wMzM1bWpleVBJTmd4aUxkanJrcHFKP3NpPUxCZVNDWTZPUVZpQktXdFRPMEZxd2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Lindsay Beaver</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=da8ShuZFGbkf69KTbCuhkZ5OmSpATv9IQdWsO_dVDvA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL21vbmtleWp1bmtiYW5kLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Sobb
(MonkeyJunk)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bassist
of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=HFbrdpWxhM-7H5g-nPhrRQub_N3MWUB0s0iiUJbOCYA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZ2h0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9hbGJ1bS80MlpzRTRnUTgzdkVSU1ZnTEhzSWhtP3NpPVRqTlJHS1NwUmhLVXNZc1h2VDNEQ2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alan Duffy (Jack
de Keyzer)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Caa464VitVEzvCZvCZSdRn7NI2BDKsh1epbiJEzT7WM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPTRaWTVfbDFfU0FhUXpqemFtTGRQOWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=-gWrFpexzcNV7CDw4aAxgX1OwKXLiug9_6z7Pms5_gE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5nYXJ5a2VuZGFsbC5jb20vIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Kendall</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=gEQAJMxNxrhgkeMhyZDTQVar2idlQ0f4HdpUtEGAkdY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzd1eG9XUFJuUzNGWnR0YU9CSWhDdlI_c2k9OEQ4RmxIUkJUaXVlTjc1TDZ4OUZjQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">John Dymond (Steve
Dawson, Big Dave McLean)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=3kaopdfaOYQ8OoV2VxrawqB9uXRcFz_n9jiYntka1G8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9icmFuZG9uaXNhYWsuY2EvdGhlLXNpbHZlci1zY3JlZW4tc2NvdW5kcmVscyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Keith Picot</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Toronto
Blues Society has been receiving valuable input from the members of the Canadian
blues community regarding the Maple Blues Awards procedures and voting, and as
such, have been developing new policies and protocol to ensure the Maple Blues
Award system is responsive and evolving, thanks to the feedback gathered from
across Canada.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">While
getting nominated for a Maple Blues Award is a wonderful achievement and
excitement, not all of the nominees are regular users of social media or some
may not have the budgets to execute a successful advertising campaign to
solicit votes. In the pursuit of fairness for all of the nominees and
transparency, social media advertising by the MBA nominees will now be banned
during the public voting period for the 24th annual Maple Blues Awards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">S</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">arah
French</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sarah
French Publicity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">416-566-4188
| <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="mailto:sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com" target="_blank">sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hüma
Üster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Toronto
Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">416-538-3885
| <a href="mailto:info@torontobluessociety.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">info@torontobluessociety.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastro Pub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
November 12; 8 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 14; 3 pm – 6 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
says, “some blues , some rock, some top 40, some classic rock, some blues, some
rock, some top 40, some classic rock, oh yeah and some blues, some rock and so
on … no need to recount, no fraud, just some truth, like good food, drinks good
staff and … some blues, some rock, some top 40, and some classic rock … see you
there.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
on the Rideau presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOROJO
Trio<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, November 13 & 14 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD
BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January
beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won Best Guitarist - an
incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS for the HOROJO TRIO shows!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, these shows will be broadcast LIVE
on BOTR’s YouTube CHANNEL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS
(call it a Virtual Cover Charge) for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED
and split evenly between the artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions.
We encourage you to visit the channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick
access.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jamieson
& Friends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 14; 7 pm – 9 pm, P.W.Y.C.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">An
evening of music with Jamieson MacKay and Special Guests.<br />
Socially distanced seating available inside.<br />
<b>**********</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Haliburton County Folk Society presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rick
Fines Live<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Haliburton
Legion, 719 Mountain Street, Haliburton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 14 @ 2 pm; $25<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">https://store6976190.ecwid.com/Rick-Fines-2-00pm-Matinee-p253939649</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Join
us for this exclusive concert with Rick Fines at the Haiburton Legion (limited
to 50 attendees).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
holders will be assigned seats at the legion consistent with their social
"bubble". A separate email will be sent out before the concert to
establish your seating requests. All current COVID precautions will be in effect,
so bring a facemask and be prepared to stay "in your bubble" for this
show. Facemasks must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking.
Refreshments will be available from the Legion.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">There
are no physical tickets for this show. Simply bring your email confirmation to
the show to gain admittance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jimmy
Bowskill & Steve Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ganaraska
Recording Company, 500 Ball Street, Cobourg ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 14 @ 7:30 pm; tickets $60 + $3.33 fee, includes HST<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jimmy-bowskill-and-steve-marriner-juno-winner-only-25-tickets-tickets-127220713579?fbclid=IwAR2L3eKrMM_WtTLMhb6irjCi-P1g0W-AtyyqahLn5tz_xhhjvZ38i_DNOWM">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jimmy-bowskill-and-steve-marriner-juno-winner-only-25-tickets-tickets-127220713579?fbclid=IwAR2L3eKrMM_WtTLMhb6irjCi-P1g0W-AtyyqahLn5tz_xhhjvZ38i_DNOWM</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
have an opportunity to see an intimate show with two of the most talented Roots
and Blues players on the planet is a real treat, especially during COVID, a
chance to see some live music! Only 25 tickets are available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RthveM_qcyQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RthveM_qcyQ</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">FULL
COVID MEASURES IN PLACE. Stay home if you feel sick in any way. Masks ESSENTIAL
and not supplied, please bring your own. Social distancing measures in place,
assigned seating. Entrance at front, open 10 minutes before the show, do not
line up. Bring your own water, tea, coffee, no drinks will be offered to keep
all safe. Remain in your vehicle an attendant will come and escort you to your
seat, do not line up. A HUGE PLEASE AND THANKS TO ALL! We will be working very
hard to keep you safe while enjoying world class entertainment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Beats’n
Keys<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
November 15 @ 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers and Jamie Holmes with soulful funk, pop and a dash of blues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Samantha
Martin & Delta Sugar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Empire
Theatre, Belleville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
November 20 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ticket Link: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://theempiretheatre.com/live/samantha-martin-delta-sugar/?fbclid=IwAR3IRjmhpMEaAM5DTJzIv5sJhgLpTADg-LTTch4AdZkYsRilf_UdFX0Xhss" target="_blank">https://theempiretheatre.com/.../samantha-martin-delta.../</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Samantha
Martin & Delta Sugar’s 12-piece band Album Release Show + Live Stream.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Only
50 tickets available for the in-person audience, so act fast! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
stream will be available for 48 hours for our fans overseas to watch too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
really can’t wait to perform for you, and hope to see you either in person or
online!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Beeched Wailers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
November 22 @ 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa
jazz quintet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drifting
Bird<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
November 29 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jimmy
Bowskill vs Steve Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday
& Friday, December 10 & 11; 6 pm – 10 pm, 2 sets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$70 + HST includes dinner</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Limited capacity so book early. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Contact
the Cove … 613-273-3636 … <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
December 20; 8 pm – 11 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chocolate Hot Pockets will be gracing the stage for a Christmas Funk & Soul
show featuring the incomparable Michael Hanna live at Irene's Pub on Sunday,
December 20.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
event will be a ticketed event that can be attended in person (assuming COVID
protocols allow) as well as a paid online Zoom link which will be available soon.
We'll be paying tribute to great artists such as Bill Withers, Steely Dan,
Mavis Staples, Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Music at Southminster</span></a> Facebook page on Wednesdays at
12-noon. Concerts will appear on our main page; you may have to refresh
the page.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HEAR THE NEW STEINWAY:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> All concerts
listed below involving a piano (save the livestream from NYC on Nov 28) will
feature the new Steinway.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 18: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bb5b75760c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONGS OF
REJUVENATION</span></a><br />
Award-winning jazz pianist and accordionist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bc3c4c2ab4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ben Rosenblum</span></a> shares
an eclectic set of solo piano and accordion repertoire exploring reflection and
recovery. A special livestream event direct from New York City.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs
music from his recent acoustic/electronic album Worlds Within exploring the
intersections between contemporary classical, ambient, and electronic music
through the medium of the cello. <br />
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Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
“COVID FIGHTER” Fall 2020 Series wraps up this weekend with two sold-out shows.
Stay tuned for future plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
ByTowne has re-opened, subject to the safety protocols that you were familiar
with during August & September.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Highlights – Verbal
Update to the Board of Health – November 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">I have written to the
Mayor describing the need for a new approach to the pandemic response, for the
sake of the population’s health. We need to be learning to live with COVID,
to coexist with COVID, with caution. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">As Members know, on
October 9th, the Government of Ontario announced additional public health
measures in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region. These modified Stage 2
restrictions came into effect October 10 and are to be in place for a
minimum of 28 days, and are to be reviewed on an ongoing basis. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">As we approach the
28-day mark since these new restrictions came into effect, I have
suggested to the province that we find a more balanced approach for the way
forward. The approach I am recommending is that we learn to coexist with
COVID, with care. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The rationale for
continuing measures to limit COVID-19 transmission includes: the per cent of
people testing positive for COVID-19 has not declined and is still sitting at
2.7%, with some areas of the city with even higher rates; the number of
outbreaks remains high, leading to hospitalizations and deaths; and the
potential for rapid virus spread remains if we let our guard down and become
complacent, given the ongoing widespread incidence of the virus and the lack of
any significant population immunity. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The rationale to
adjust measures to enable businesses to open or ramp up their operations
includes some signs that the majority of people in Ottawa are and will do their
part to limit COVID-19 transmission as asked when the situation is serious;
negative impacts on the health of the population from the unemployment and
closure of businesses resulting from the pandemic; and peoples’ need to have supports
that will help them live with COVID-19 through the winter and for the
foreseeable future at a time when reported mental health challenges are high
and there is no end in sight for the pandemic. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">I have looked at the
levels of unemployment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic response,
indicators of the mental health of our community, and the challenges arising
from a backlog in surgical and medical procedures, and I am concluding that
more needs to be done to enable people to return to more of the usual supports
and services in their lives. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Similar to how
schools are able to be open with precautions in place, businesses should be
able to open with precautions in place. People should be able to learn to live
with COVID-19, with caution. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full Text <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: November-2-2020--Verbal-Update-to-the-Bo;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">November 2, 2020 – Verbal Update to the Board of Health from Dr Vera
Etches <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OPENSAFE
OTTAWA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NEW
REGULATIONS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(as
posted on Facebook by Skotti Ruffo, OpenSafe Ottawa)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Bars
and restaurants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
maximum of four people may be seated together. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Alcohol
cannot be served past 9 pm and establishments will have to close by 10 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">An
indoor capacity limit of 50 people must be maintained at all times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Required
screening of all patrons.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Meeting
and event spaces<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">An
indoor capacity limit of 50 people must be maintained at all times. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
capacity limit applies to the entire facility and not individual rooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Alcohol
cannot be served past 9 pm and establishments will have to close by 10 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
maximum of four people may be seated together.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Required
screening of all patrons.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Cinemas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">An
indoor capacity limit of 50 people must be maintained at all times. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
previous plan allowing 50 people per individual screening room has been
revoked. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">No
consumption of liquor between 10 pm and 9 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Required
screening of patrons</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Performing
arts facilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">An
indoor capacity limit of 50 people and an outdoor capacity limit of 100 people
must be maintained at all times. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Required
screening of patrons. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">No
consumption of liquor between 10 pm and 9 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Please check with venues to determine their
status.<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Shout
Sister Virtual Choir<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa
Afternoon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays
from 1 pm – 3 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa
Evening<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays
from 7 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Directed
by Jodi Benjamin</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sing
with us from the comfort of your home. During this time when our choirs are
unable to meet in person, virtual choir is an ideal way to come together,
connect, and sing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Shout
Sister takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. Please join us at anytime
for a no obligation practice. We learn from recorded tracks so there is no
reading music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">No
auditions! Every singer is welcome. We sing fun, uplifting popular music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Setup
is easy and the program will work on most computers and devices. We have
support to help you every step of the way.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">If
you are interested, please email <a href="mailto:members@shoutsisterchoir.ca"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">members@shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Specify
which choir you are interested in joining in the subject line of your email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.shoutsisterchoir.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.shoutsisterchoir.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">24<sup>th</sup>
ANNUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Despite
2020 being the year that really wasn’t, the Toronto Blues Society continues to
support and promote Canadian Blues artists by announcing the nominees for the
upcoming 24th annual Maple Blues Awards. The winners will be announced online
from four cities over four nights – February 1, 8, 15, and 22. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Leading
the way in nominations is Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer, who along with his
bandmates garnered seven nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act
of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Recording/Producer of the Year,
Guitarist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year (for Richard Thornton) and
Bassist of the Year (for Alan Duffy).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa’s
JW-Jones and his band(s) are nominated in five categories including Entertainer
of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, New Artist of the Year (for Jones’
second project HOROJO Trio), Recording/Producer of the Year and Guitarist of
the Year. Toronto’s Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar have been nominated for
four Maple Blues Awards in the categories of Entertainer of the Year, Electric
Act of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Drummer of the Year (for Dani
Nash). The esteemed Blues Booster of the Year Award winner will be announced at
a later date.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“The
Pandemic has given us a new reason to feel the blues, but fortunately we will
honour the latest body of work and artists with trophies and digital
celebrations”, says Derek Andrews, President of Toronto Blues Society.
“Congratulations to all the nominees."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Registration
and voting for the 24th Annual Maple Blues Awards is open to the Canadian
public from November 2 at 12 am Eastern Time, through to December 1, 11:59 pm
Eastern Time. Blues fans can register and vote at <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Qlj0D_Ff9lP-iVxrZQBhtvgvvOW-zmAPJ9orAR-0EWU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYXBsZWJsdWVzLmNhLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.mapleblues.ca</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
24th Annual Maple Blues Awards Nominees</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Entertainer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JFBUiGWKTW0whv2sI9S88kexb6sKEFCV6-KJUM82_lY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kb3duY2hpbGQuY29tL3N0b3JlLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Downchild</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</a></span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Electric
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson
& Ben Racine Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Sue Foley</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Acoustic
Act of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PDD1jCXPi5NGB3xA3s36LwEAevv0daq_6WvNxD1wf50.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzZzMGxUQ2xCSmE3TnJHQm51Wmd1YUs_c2k9OGI0TkVjWk5RVXk3RTlVdFFScmhfQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Adam Karch</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Andersen</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8aCWcgXw3oGNCzIK9NvqVisXUpwch20ihHUOegcX0mw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81RnVvZkxQakd2d1RUU3QwckhwaGZjP3NpPUMzUEI4R04zVExpYnQ1MGczS1hoMVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Jerome
Browne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=dRVGEuxFntbg7aR0tJ16cJsE68PCIiITIb2ZMapbfpE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yaWNrZmluZXMuY2EvbXVzaWMiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Rick Fines</a></span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Male
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UWrNsXMOn5j6x00utQmnC6Sm87B87Wbgx4PdBAiLVz0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5jaHVja2phY2tzb24uY29tL2Jpby5odG0iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Chuck Jackson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TnK4nAJ5OucOSasYCZBNJlMkVMuV11LZoWUDO5-UqCg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zVmhMeTB2QmdGQXJDMVRDNzFLbUJCP3NpPVlFeExVUW9lU3BTTVZxaExmUHhQeWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harrison Kennedy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8-xdLPdmR9SaAyrnqAc_e46urTzAJNnY8C9qShcaeMU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yaE92NVZXSkR4eEc0eVI4M0xnVTFGP3NpPUNtN0VNOEZMU1Npc3RlcHNDS1l3a2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jim Byrnes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=w9CLtXPctx2aMHBx2ZJx5y_eqwBLQQEc8CgsT7xVJoI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZE9hb20wMWRtMU1oTkxueUhwV0Q1P3NpPVI0TmR4czQ4U3gyZDR1SU5SVUprUUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Andersen</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Female
Vocalist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=qouZ3ABU3Q2gs25DvvvNx-hrdGbp3pVCLPqIE0v55Wk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzdxdVlNbHh0ZUpZZ01FclVqaE96SXI_c2k9dnZUR1oxS3hTMUczV1U1dmQxQ3FMUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Angel Forrest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CvaQxYoWQrRdIv9QTIdHra5wFHph0MkP3mfKGSvrxAk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yZWluWGJNVUQ1TXZoalh0bnpGMURpP3NpPWFyV0IzTlIzUllDOE0wT2pqSmF4LUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Samantha Martin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">New
Artist of the Year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kKS6hMCI8SL2kGCI665C2zvX-t_nTL8-zBN7uPTanpQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Jvam90cmlvLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HOROJO Trio
(Holmes, Rogers, Jones)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Rv3dHblaDz_WNaHIrO3Lb53EFUXdzzu7p6J5Vb6WsUA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9saWFtZG9jaGVydHltdXNpYy5iYW5kY2FtcC5jb20vYWxidW0vbW9kZXJuLW1hZ2ljLW1lbG9keSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Liam Docherty</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=hE-qvgWxEdvFyf1CmviD9scKVGLZHJ-eL2gDSxmzhp0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBzSkhTN0Q4bjBySldGMVJUaFFzU2I_c2k9NG5GRjNkUktUSnk3cTYwVGZMRXgyZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matt Weidenger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Recording/Producer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal Shawanda</span></a> -
Church House Blues / True North (Dewayne Strobel)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Durham County
Poets</span></a> - Hand Me Down Blues / Self (Bill Garrett)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a> -
Tribute / Blue Star (Jack de Keyzer)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a> -
Sonic Departures / Solid Blue (Eric Eggleston)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Smoke Wagon Blues
Band</span></a> - Ballad of Albert Johnson / Self (Steve Sherman)</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">B.B.
King International Artist of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=1GCIGEGP6OGKqBuyfcSAO9sxIHoABiDYQ2hNjqSb24k.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81ak1HbnFKa2dQYWlKend5NWJPY1lYP3NpPXJiUkpEdEtDUmdTalhiTXlNT01MaVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Christone
"Kingfish" Ingram</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=oYNussFXACygZLC_ObbMs0jeVCBpRWsy4xOeAvuut7Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80VmJsZk5QaGZoV3NYMjhkRWdWNHNLP3NpPUNfOExVTElQUjgtNEJQV01peG11aGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ghost Town Blues
Band</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=sxJt69geoPTpEfksHyhzcOrhY_lBC1SF1F5YyIFNzgQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83ZDEwVkYxSjRMcVc3dnJwUE9uZ3ptP3NpPW41UHM5N3RfU24tWDdCb1NJdi1LblEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Larkin Poe</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Zl3Jo-4FWJebwU8Ry691WbO5j25mDgYG4DkHIGAVL2I.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wdW82bHRTWXNNYnA0Z284blBRODBVP3NpPUNoRmJLRmpmUUJxVlpONXZNOVFaZnciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rick Estrin &
The Nightcats</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Mso86nWajrWD3LM9kAo9bPjGh737rsh9xn5dFFoasY4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81aVhKamlrTGRmeHJtcUdrZHlXNUM5P3NpPXpWaDVqRTEyUm1hTVl4dTNWcnZFQlEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Victor Wainwright</a></span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Songwriter
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=xHdX2P0qf7B9d-5dIxpWzt-fHYdjejKS6qy7n-9oxmE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzVnemZPcm16V25taWdkWW1QYjJpS1A_c2k9NGpDQUVfbmZSLU85ei1RcmNRSjBfdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Colin Linden</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=UJevgd0nFqJwwfgnR70-E3YIchclHKhAKFVP2EmR31A.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRwck1QUUdZMWpENUVJUHhHNVl3MDM_c2k9dVIzWmtoLUVSb21aQ1BlaXAtX00tQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Crystal
Shawanda/Dewayne Strobel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ob3m5rc3If6FXtpmGVY-sR_-2MAdWkl29GaD6UwqeeA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzBObW9sVFF6eTFkcHJxdU1wWGxMSWw_c2k9bTB1OFVWWDBUZlNXRWxGaEkxek5ZZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dione Taylor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=E6K4fzwKqh5r1HsHFUCvrKooC4WQVPXRe4wbOP0zKmM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRva2cwcTJpSHJ0cHpkZ3JIMThRZXI_c2k9U0NkMV8wd0RTU3VvcDNaQVV5SThKUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kevin Harvey
(Durham County Poets)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues
with a Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Ry1nTzI2gGRCmqLoqVi-Id7zPivk5yVtn5EXIz5HeT4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPWtQLS1qN3d4UmVPbUxxTFQza2F5aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=RHoY78h90_zTIT-kjHnuH_TuIqHuA-Os3Xb6ZBESTIo.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC81OFI3TzFsTzdJd3BoV0thSUdyMzZTP3NpPVdnZ1NqZTYwVGw2RnFaUzBVZmI2U0EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Brent Parkin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=QeyJmUyEFnWbA7fRtMBLuIPGN5WZvwCf28nidLF6qMM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaXkwRlgxZDczSUlBSng5OW13QjNoP3NpPS05cFhoYkxEU0FxUjRyaXpTc1dHcUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Danny Brooks</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CRHaSUzMRedkQN7JyJlmQK39srP7jHu9jai-4MMM_TU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8xZWYzSGNpMmxMYVBSTVVwSW9EYmZoP3NpPUhfd1pGTkVkVFc2VjljdWlZNkVMQ1EiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Joe Murphy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=XbGHsqdmLDFOEfROJTQSvNJD3iF1K_ugh5jvIFq_nqE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80Tms4bHhQRVZmSzRHYm10TjRqVzRqP3NpPXBwaGlsT2VHU1lxUjkzeXp2djEzMkEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ken Whiteley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V7HjegNa_kPmSr2e1f9TI8iTdoG7C5FL-UyUlX_COdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzY29ncy5jb20vYXJ0aXN0LzM3MDkxNS1NaWNoYWVsLUZvbmZhcmEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Fonfara</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=pCU-mJC3GmPRPCU0iwoYAahjm_TECSdkAi4ZiURGo8Y.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3Bvd2RlcmJsdWVzLm5ldC8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Tom Lavin</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Guitarist
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=V_1mc4NRRSIziooh6tZjhn8gUj2mBLWk66tuQ-lJxmY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zUTJRdDVGbDJuRTdYbUtIS3lUY0dXP3NpPWxLNnY1T3BMUTNLMGJKd1U2SFJyRHciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Garrett Mason</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jack de Keyzer</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Q9o8DbBdqROpj9vtFPedoXEccyCapZcjId8eNizsboQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNqMHQ4OXE3TWRVQ1R6Y3lCNTkwZDI_c2k9WHc2VFR6X3RURDJYSHJkemNadUx3ZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">JW-Jones</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=kWQ0qLl4fB_EgVgSX0sqk9WIJcpB_PNAIQsjutQQW38.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC82YnAxN3U2WWEwUkduRW9iTlZHdndTP3NpPURWLXlHaTVKVGoyZHpNak4zSFZuNVEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Sue Foley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=6-vhAwsPbxlOwwAWgMx_yj2hmRyjGXWWp2Ka6GEYksM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzRtSENoUlNMRVJWTW5mT3dMcllzTWg_c2k9M3hZNXl6YzdROENWR0pxSFNzTjdzdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Tony D
(MonkeyJunk)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Harmonica
Player of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=KbbQe58Lb1599I_7WtCEJXJBc50V0YJAqYJ97U1bdHg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNKU204RTNyNXZsNEdRNkdkY1Y0VW4_c2k9LWtxVDZNWW5TYkNDallNZTEycHJiUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Guy Bélanger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Harpdog Brown</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=7FvknxzFIniYN76y0YJRr_TDurvEosUIvEmTiGK9cT0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzR0WmdhbGJZaG91c2ZPZlRFWE1TTDA_c2k9b25LZW5VUVVSTEtGSUdHRUhJQlFvdyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Paul Reddick</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=lfWKB9_rgyWbasKYsMHXRo0eE51VETbiCbnPQ1wEkis.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yb2x5cGxhdHQuY29tLyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roly Platt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=CHCIlKv4Tbg-htEpbuv9GTiJa55qDA7H3cm0vsw8Sdw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g_dj1JbDVJM1pNQ21LdyZhYl9jaGFubmVsPVRoZVVuaWNvcm5Qcm9qZWN0R1RBIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank">Steve Marriner</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Piano/Keyboard
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=iWD68jATRi_td29lck4Un8WbdpvBFUO7CPyF-IYkfg8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yQzA0WHI3ZUZQMWJGYzJYV1REUlR4P3NpPV9PdERXcHM4U01PZnBFbUNqQ0ktaEEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">David Vest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ErPZdSOLhbCUGAostvF115jZaJ58D__anwyARsNv0GQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPUs5eWRyVmRGU1dtYW1FeV9KZTNic3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Duane Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=z-hQNj7JAbreP05fcamwG8v2PHbJojlQ1IuH6NZN8Lk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9qZXNzZS1vYnJpZW4tbW4wMDAwNTMzNDI3IiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jesse O’Brien</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=AFYxaVLgFhQjj31pSFy8cb72ZD8PDqAtrzrY1ICjCUE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNIMmwyaXZENFBJZlpqamduSEp5TEM_c2k9UjRxTEIzeVdUZk9pUTViQ3hHaVA3QSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Kenny "Blues
Boss" Wayne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=5urHYFeSOI4rehq4t8RXP2MYjsrJwcSvMVVYjdRYqY0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJPNlBCUlpZejdhOXdFVWJFN1Naa1M_c2k9MDY3NUoyeHZUeVdiRUc2RVd5SERDUSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Michael Kaeshammer</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Horn
Player of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=OvV33UKDd16ANPgTu_mylqNMzmLAZK3oRLJYskWCI5M.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8ybkpIQ2ZwV1pIY2UzRGI5ekthcndQP3NpPWd2WEV5ZGYyU1pPb0xtMjhHaUdKOGciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jerry Cook
(Harpdog Brown)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=j6BJiseKSYAS03M8PikcZBPTAasKmqR_2Pho_zKdHaQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzNXblRwT0xkVkJRSEJibWEzZ0NmWkY_c2k9SmI1UFFIemxSdkNfZ1VlREJGbmROZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mark LeClerc (Fuel
Junkie)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=ilCPhbMaAzaCUA4NsK8rVmkvkTJf7akLoNOGzl8x9sQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzJBV0kzM0N1MlhDRm1HWWp2SFBLZ2U_c2k9OC1fb0FyQ2dUQUdsVGZxd0EtRm82dyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gordon Aeichele
(Smoke Wagon Blues Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=TlRzIAE8X3A8TW8ASpn7zjulHuFBmRhdAaerutB6dTg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Richard Thornton
(Jack de Keyzer Band)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=L9ysn5yZqeT1GAxOwNGtGIvSpDxKKjGaAbkxJPJh06s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8zaWdEeDlvdGpEWDlSYzA5VFlIcUlNP3NpPXRQUklfY2IyVHJTZjdndy1UdkJQS3ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Mat “Moose”
Mousseau (Ben Racine Band</a></span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Drummer
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=8vvXZsZH1MxAttaEwatiQmCmLFStPqtAqfiOuqo6uI0.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC83RDRuZnFSaUdyQ1ZGZVplOVVCWVBHP3NpPWtzRHRIRmx4VGtDV3NaN1dVTDVvMUEiLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Cory Blackburn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=JUfXzfSw0hc5Hh9C7sbiH-Wdmg360RZaODb21lwE9mg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC80S2x5ZVpuZXZQZUNzMnJkSGdLbENUP3NpPTFod3VvWjN6UjhXVEdhelcycXY3aWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dani Nash
(Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=wCMEFPHfYY86NRz3ODA0s_FJowywpYJbQtqxwe5CwCk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWxsbXVzaWMuY29tL2FydGlzdC9nYXJ5LWNyYWlnLW1uMDAwMDEwMTE4MCIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Craig (Colin
Linden, Steve Dawson)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=PdfgYMVeBEDJd-47mTfGei9RTqUC8NwnPQ4PyO464JA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8wMzM1bWpleVBJTmd4aUxkanJrcHFKP3NpPUxCZVNDWTZPUVZpQktXdFRPMEZxd2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Lindsay Beaver</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=da8ShuZFGbkf69KTbCuhkZ5OmSpATv9IQdWsO_dVDvA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL21vbmtleWp1bmtiYW5kLmNvbS8iLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">Matt Sobb
(MonkeyJunk)</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Bassist
of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=HFbrdpWxhM-7H5g-nPhrRQub_N3MWUB0s0iiUJbOCYA.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzQyWnNFNGdRODN2RVJTVmdMSHNJaG0_c2k9VGpOUkdLU3BSaEtVc1lzWHZUM0RDZ2h0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9hbGJ1bS80MlpzRTRnUTgzdkVSU1ZnTEhzSWhtP3NpPVRqTlJHS1NwUmhLVXNZc1h2VDNEQ2ciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alan Duffy (Jack
de Keyzer)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=Caa464VitVEzvCZvCZSdRn7NI2BDKsh1epbiJEzT7WM.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FydGlzdC8yNDdiaDN5Vjd1elAzdmFqRUNvblllP3NpPTRaWTVfbDFfU0FhUXpqemFtTGRQOWciLCJyIjoiMDgyMzE3ZWItNGFiMi00NThlLTg3YzgtNmYyYjI5Y2Q3Zjg4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Alec Fraser</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=-gWrFpexzcNV7CDw4aAxgX1OwKXLiug9_6z7Pms5_gE.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5nYXJ5a2VuZGFsbC5jb20vIiwiciI6IjA4MjMxN2ViLTRhYjItNDU4ZS04N2M4LTZmMmIyOWNkN2Y4OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6ImYwY2QxODUxLTlmMjktNDM5Ni04MWY5LTE5N2YwNTkxOGM4YSJ9" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Gary Kendall</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=gEQAJMxNxrhgkeMhyZDTQVar2idlQ0f4HdpUtEGAkdY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL2FsYnVtLzd1eG9XUFJuUzNGWnR0YU9CSWhDdlI_c2k9OEQ4RmxIUkJUaXVlTjc1TDZ4OUZjQSIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">John Dymond (Steve
Dawson, Big Dave McLean)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/81NL_c4L0/c?w=3kaopdfaOYQ8OoV2VxrawqB9uXRcFz_n9jiYntka1G8.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9icmFuZG9uaXNhYWsuY2EvdGhlLXNpbHZlci1zY3JlZW4tc2NvdW5kcmVscyIsInIiOiIwODIzMTdlYi00YWIyLTQ1OGUtODdjOC02ZjJiMjljZDdmODgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Keith Picot</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Toronto
Blues Society has been receiving valuable input from the members of the
Canadian blues community regarding the Maple Blues Awards procedures and
voting, and as such, have been developing new policies and protocol to ensure
the Maple Blues Award system is responsive and evolving, thanks to the feedback
gathered from across Canada.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">While
getting nominated for a Maple Blues Award is a wonderful achievement and
excitement, not all of the nominees are regular users of social media or some
may not have the budgets to execute a successful advertising campaign to
solicit votes. In the pursuit of fairness for all of the nominees and
transparency, social media advertising by the MBA nominees will now be banned
during the public voting period for the 24th annual Maple Blues Awards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information contact:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sarah
French<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sarah
French Publicity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">416-566-4188
| <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="mailto:sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com" target="_blank">sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Hüma
Üster<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Toronto
Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">416-538-3885
| <a href="mailto:info@torontobluessociety.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">info@torontobluessociety.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">JUNO Awards<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk54194352;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">JUNO
Award submissions are open!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Eligibility
period is 01 September 2019 to 06 November 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
final deadline is Friday 06 November 2020 (at 11:59 pm ET). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
information: <a href="http://junoawards.ca/submissions/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://junoawards.ca/submissions/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">CKCU
ANNUAL FUNDING DRIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23 – November 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">CKCU
is now entering its 45<sup>th</sup> year, and h<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">as provided a strong voice for the community, with more than 120 programs
each week, all produced and presented by volunteers in more than a dozen
languages. CKCU plays a key part in the development and success of Ottawa’s
music and cultural community.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Your
support means the world to the station and the future of independent media in
Ottawa. You can invest in CKCU’s future through this year’s funding drive. The goal
this year is $150,000. You can pledge online at <a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CKCUFM.com</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS WEEK is a proud supporter of CKCU and the OBTW donation
is made in support of John Tackaberry’s Black & Blues show, which airs
Sundays from 9 pm-11 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Please check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Some venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">River City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">South Branch Bistro, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Thursday, November 5; 7 pm – 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">River City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Rob Roy’s, Smiths Falls ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Friday, November 6; 7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The Ottawa</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mission Foundation’s </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Blue Door </span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">at your Door”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, November 7 at 8 pm.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
special one-hour show presented by Caivan Communities on CTV Ottawa and
livestream on the website. H</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">eadlined by </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Legendary
Downchild Blues Band</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> with</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">special
guest, Dan Aykroyd. The Blue Door at your Door program also includes
performances by this stellar line-up: Colin James</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Big Sugar</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Matt Anderson</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">,
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">MonkeyJunk</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">,</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">and </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">A key feature of past Blue Door Gala events has
always been meal preparation by graduates of the Food</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Service Training Program (FSTP) students, started over fifteen years
ago by The Ottawa Mission’s</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Director of Food Services Chef Ric
Allen-Watson. The FSTP provides applicants with the skills and</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">confidence to work in the food industry and over 90% of graduates
since 2004 have found jobs in this</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">sector.
Students pay no cost. This year, graduates will be creating a menu available
for online</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">purchase and delivery to your door.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">During the program, we’ll share exciting news
about the upcoming expansion of the FSTP. The former</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Rideau Bakery is the new location of the FSTP and has been donated to
The Ottawa Mission for a 7-year period. To succeed, The Mission must raise
significant funds to complete renovations at</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">the Rideau
Street location and launch an expanded food services job training program and
social</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">enterprise.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Viewers will also learn some of the many
extraordinary stories about individuals who have rebuilt their</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">lives through the support of programs at The Ottawa Mission</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> and </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">about how The Mission</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">has adapted its services to keep guests and
staff safe during the current pandemic while continuing to</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">serve over 1400 meals every day, provide emergency shelter every
night, and ensure that vulnerable</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">people have
access to vital healthcare services.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Ottawa Mission Foundation hopes you’ll circle your calendar for Saturday,
November 7, at 8 pm. to enjoy some fabulous music while supporting the
life-changing programs of The Ottawa Mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://ottawamission.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://ottawamission.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MONKEYJUNK
Live<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Neat
Coffee Shop, Burnstown ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
November 6; 8 pm – 11 pm; $50<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets:
<a href="http://www.neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-6-50"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-6-50</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
November 7; 8 pm – 11 pm; $50 <span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-7-50">neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-7-50</a></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MonkeyJunk
returns to The Neat in Burnstown for two nights of intimate shows limited to 50
people per show due to the pandemic. We are encouraging people to buy in bigger
groups so we can properly social distance the social bubbles. Please do your
best to group your friends and purchase tickets in bubbles of 4, 6 or 10 to
help us out during these times!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">,<br />
<br /></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span color="windowtext" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Music at Southminster</span></a> Facebook page on Wednesdays at
12-noon. Concerts will appear on our main page; you may have to refresh
the page.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HEAR THE NEW STEINWAY:</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> All concerts
listed below involving a piano (save the livestream from NYC on Nov 28) will
feature the new Steinway.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
<br /></span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 11: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cee999a1b9&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONG OF
REMEMBRANCE</span></a><br />
Songs of love, loss and hope by Eleanor Daley, Aaron Copland, Henri Duparc, Benjamin
Britten and Olivier Messiaen and more featuring soprano <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b89fbfead3&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Maghan McPhee</span></a>,
soprano, tenor <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=7718a79103&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Carty</span></a> and
pianist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=1ac65426b8&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matthew Larkin</span></a>.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 18: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bb5b75760c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONGS OF
REJUVENATION</span></a><br />
Award-winning jazz pianist and accordionist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bc3c4c2ab4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ben Rosenblum</span></a> shares
an eclectic set of solo piano and accordion repertoire exploring reflection and
recovery. A special livestream event direct from New York City.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs
music from his recent acoustic/electronic album Worlds Within exploring the
intersections between contemporary classical, ambient, and electronic music
through the medium of the cello. <br />
<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Samantha
Martin & Delta Sugar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Empire
Theatre, Belleville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
November 20 @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ticket Link: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://theempiretheatre.com/live/samantha-martin-delta-sugar/?fbclid=IwAR3IRjmhpMEaAM5DTJzIv5sJhgLpTADg-LTTch4AdZkYsRilf_UdFX0Xhss" target="_blank">https://theempiretheatre.com/.../samantha-martin-delta.../</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Samantha
Martin & Delta Sugar’s 12-piece band Album Release Show + Live Stream.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Only
50 tickets available for the in-person audience, so act fast! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
stream will be available for 48 hours for our fans overseas to watch too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
really can’t wait to perform for you, and hope to see you either in person or
online!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone
entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room
(but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and
all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering
and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at
a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All surfaces
will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these safety measures,
we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Ottawa) <b><span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January
beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won Best Guitarist - an
incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADDED
BONUS for the HOROJO TRIO shows!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, these shows will be broadcast LIVE
on BOTR’s YouTube CHANNEL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Yesterday,
the provincial government announced that Ottawa can (partially) relax from the
28-day shutdown imposed on October 9. The ByTowne is allowed to re-open as of
Saturday, subject to the safety protocols that you were familiar with during
August & September.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special statement
– 27 October 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hello. Bonjour. Kwey.</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Today, I think it’s
important we continue to talk about what WE CAN DO in our daily lives to help
slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. When we go into an indoor public
place, like a grocery store, we are protecting each other by wearing masks and staying
two metres apart. When we go to school, we use the same precautions. These
measures are helping us keep our local economy running and our schools open,
while also protecting our essential workers and those who are most vulnerable.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">However, data collected
during our case management process is indicating that we also have some
significant blind spots. Some of these blind spots are occurring in
situations which are not covered by the provincial or municipal regulations,
such as crowd-gathering limits and mandatory mask laws. Today, I am encouraging
everyone to “check your blind spots”. One blind spot is gathering with extended
family and larger friend circles and thinking that the risk of COVID-19 isn’t
there. Another one is socializing before or after playing a team sport or
grabbing a ride to or from a sports practice without wearing a mask.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Transmission of
COVID-19 will occur in any setting if given the opportunity. The risk is there
wherever people are less than two metres of each other and not wearing masks -
plain and simple. Transmission is occurring everywhere in our community,
including at home. It is our individual actions and behaviours that are driving
the spread, regardless of setting. Every day as we go about our daily routines
of work, school, socializing and errands, we need to continually keep assessing
risks. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Is this activity safe? Could I be exposing myself, my family, my
coworkers, my friends, my school mates to COVID-19 if I share a meal with
people outside my household or visit a loved one or hang out with a friend
without physical distancing? Can I do this activity in a safer way?</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Finally, I am
counting down the days to Halloween and I want to wish all parents and children
a safe and happy Halloween. We may be celebrating in a very different way but
let’s keep focused on making the best memories we can during these
unprecedented times. Thank you. Merci. Meegwetch.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text of Special
Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="October-27-2020--Special-statement-from-"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-27-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="color: #00247d; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">October 27, 2020 – Special
statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-27-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-27-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New COVID-19 Restrictions as of October 9: <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa restaurants and bars
are closed;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout/delivery
may be available; please check with the venue.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday
– Sunday, 4 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">JUNO Awards<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk54194352;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JUNO
Award submissions are open!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Eligibility
period is 01 September 2019 to 06 November 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
final deadline is Friday 06 November 2020 (at 11:59 pm ET). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
information: <a href="http://junoawards.ca/submissions/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://junoawards.ca/submissions/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">COBALT Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning composition
is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions within the broad
contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid to aspects of
instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and production
possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as an art form.
Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for the Cobalt
Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with applications
being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The intention behind
the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration of its form. The
winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple Blues Awards live
stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of $500 will be awarded.
Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award are Digging
Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann Vriend (2017
& 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">All submissions must include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><b>Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CKCU
ANNUAL FUNDING DRIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 – November 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CKCU
is now entering its 45<sup>th</sup> year, and h<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">as provided a strong voice for the community, with more than 120 programs
each week, all produced and presented by volunteers in more than a dozen
languages. CKCU plays a key part in the development and success of Ottawa’s
music and cultural community.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Your
support means the world to the station and the future of independent media in
Ottawa. You can invest in CKCU’s future through this year’s funding drive. The goal
this year is $150,000. You can pledge online at <a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CKCUFM.com</span></a>.</span></p>
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is made in support of John Tackaberry’s Black & Blues show, which airs
Sundays from 9 pm-11 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New COVID-19 Restrictions: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa restaurants and bars are closed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some
venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Festival
of Small Halls <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">St.
John's United Church (Brockville) featuring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
29 – Ben Caplan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
30 – Hannah Georgas (w/ Theo Tams opening for Hannah)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
31 – Wild Rivers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: <a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,<br />
<br />
I'm thrilled to announce that DOMS concerts for the remainder of the
fall season will be streamed to Facebook by guest engineer <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b854bb81b6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mike Mullin</span></a>.
Mike did an outstanding job streaming last week's solo piano recital, which, if
you missed it, you can watch any time <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=8346b8c30e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a>.
In addition to being a stellar recording engineer, Mike is a fabulous saxophone
player who's shared the stage with Aretha Franklin, Engelbert Humperdinck, and
many others over the years. It's a tremendous joy to welcome him to the DOMS
team.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Music at Southminster</span></a> Facebook page on Wednesdays at
12-noon. Concerts will appear on our main page; you may have to refresh
the page.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HEAR THE NEW STEINWAY:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> All concerts
listed below involving a piano (save the livestream from NYC on Nov 28) will
feature the new Steinway.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 4: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5b6df8ec73&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BAROQUE RARITIES</span></a><br />
Italian and German works in the free and expressive early 17th-century 'stylus
phantasticus' for violin and harpsichord with <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5156921257&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Susan Toman</span></a> (harpsichord)
and Kevin James</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(baroque violin).<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 11: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cee999a1b9&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONG OF
REMEMBRANCE</span></a><br />
Songs of love, loss and hope by Eleanor Daley, Aaron Copland, Henri Duparc,
Benjamin Britten and Olivier Messiaen and more featuring soprano <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b89fbfead3&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Maghan McPhee</span></a>,
soprano, tenor <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=7718a79103&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Carty</span></a> and
pianist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=1ac65426b8&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matthew Larkin</span></a>.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 18: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bb5b75760c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONGS OF
REJUVENATION</span></a><br />
Award-winning jazz pianist and accordionist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bc3c4c2ab4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ben Rosenblum</span></a> shares
an eclectic set of solo piano and accordion repertoire exploring reflection and
recovery. A special livestream event direct from New York City.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael
Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs music from his recent acoustic/electronic
album Worlds Within exploring the intersections between contemporary classical,
ambient, and electronic music through the medium of the cello. <br />
<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The Ottawa</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mission Foundation’s </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Blue Door </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">at your Door”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, November 7 at 8 pm.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
special one-hour show presented by Caivan Communities on CTV Ottawa and
livestream on the website. H</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">eadlined by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Legendary
Downchild Blues Band</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> with</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">special
guest, Dan Aykroyd. The Blue Door at your Door program also includes
performances by this stellar line-up: Colin James</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Big Sugar</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Matt Anderson</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">MonkeyJunk</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">A key feature of past Blue Door Gala events has
always been meal preparation by graduates of the Food</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Service Training Program (FSTP) students, started over fifteen years
ago by The Ottawa Mission’s</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Director of Food Services Chef Ric
Allen-Watson. The FSTP provides applicants with the skills and</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">confidence to work in the food industry and over 90% of graduates
since 2004 have found jobs in this</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">sector.
Students pay no cost. This year, graduates will be creating a menu available
for online</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">purchase and delivery to your door.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">During the program, we’ll share exciting news
about the upcoming expansion of the FSTP. The former</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Rideau Bakery is the new location of the FSTP and has been donated to
The Ottawa Mission for a 7-year period. To succeed, The Mission must raise
significant funds to complete renovations at</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">the Rideau
Street location and launch an expanded food services job training program and
social</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">enterprise.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Viewers will also learn some of the many
extraordinary stories about individuals who have rebuilt their</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">lives through the support of programs at The Ottawa Mission</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">about how The Mission</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">has adapted its services to keep guests and
staff safe during the current pandemic while continuing to</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">serve over 1400 meals every day, provide emergency shelter every
night, and ensure that vulnerable</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">people have
access to vital healthcare services.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Ottawa Mission Foundation hopes you’ll circle your calendar for Saturday,
November 7, at 8 pm. to enjoy some fabulous music while supporting the
life-changing programs of The Ottawa Mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://ottawamission.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://ottawamission.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MONKEYJUNK
Live<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Neat
Coffee Shop, Burnstown ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
November 6; 8 pm – 11 pm; $50<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets:
<a href="http://www.neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-6-50"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-6-50</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
November 7; 8 pm – 11 pm; $50<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-7-50">neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/monkeyjunk-november-7-50</a></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MonkeyJunk
returns to The Neat in Burnstown for two nights of intimate shows limited to 50
people per show due to the pandemic. We are encouraging people to buy in bigger
groups so we can properly social distance the social bubbles. Please do your
best to group your friends and purchase tickets in bubbles of 4, 6 or 10 to
help us out during these times!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rob
Lutes + Rob MacDonald <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">POSTPONED due to Quebec COVID lockdown</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">5
pm – 8 pm; suggested cover $20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Award
Winning Acoustic Folk/Blues Duo from Montreal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.roblutes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.roblutes.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone
entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room
(but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and
all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering
and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at
a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January
beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won Best Guitarist - an
incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS for the HOROJO TRIO shows!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, these shows will be broadcast LIVE
on BOTR’s YouTube CHANNEL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">CLOSED</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">CLOSED<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-9107727531596099872020-10-21T18:38:00.000-04:002020-10-21T18:38:44.004-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 21 October 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special statement
– <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hello. Bonjour. Kwey.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Before I begin with
the rest of my statement this morning, I would like to acknowledge the
difficult and emotional day for many in our community with yesterday’s court
decision in the death of Abdirahman Abdi. It is important for us to recognize
the different experiences of members of our community, and that this can be a
distressing time. We need to continue to support each other, listen and show
compassion. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We encourage anyone
who is feeling distressed to reach out and seek support; it’s OK to not be OK.
There are a number of mental health resources available on our website where
people can find help. Our community is suffering right now, and Ottawa Public
Health will continue to work with you.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The message for the
public today when it comes to reducing the harms from the COVID-19 pandemic is
that we need to reduce risks in settings related to organized team sports. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating
several situations where transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in relation to
organized team sports. COVID-19 transmission is occurring in both adults and
children’s leagues, and in a variety of sports.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OPH will be reporting
on the number of outbreaks in sports and recreation settings on our </span></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/reports-research-and-statistics/daily-covid19-dashboard.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">daily COVID-19 dashboard</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">. Individual teams
and organizations will not be named in this report. Similar to some other
settings, an outbreak in a sports league is defined as at least two players or
coaches on the same team testing positive for COVID-19 with an epidemiological
link.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Visit </span></span><a href="http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">OttawaPublicHealth.ca</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> for more </span></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/sports-recreation-and-being-active-during-covid-19.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Guidance for Return to Sport, Recreation and Fitness</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank you. Merci.
Meegwetch.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text of Special
Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">October 21, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-21-2020--Special-statement-from-;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New COVID-19 Restrictions as of October 9: <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa restaurants and bars
are closed;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout/delivery
may be available; please check with the venue.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music streamed on our Facebook Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JUNO
Award submissions are open!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Eligibility
period is 01 September 2019 to 06 November 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The final deadline is Friday 06 November 2020 (at 11:59 pm ET). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
information: <a href="http://junoawards.ca/submissions/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://junoawards.ca/submissions/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning composition
is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions within the broad
contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid to aspects of
instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and production
possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as an art form.
Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for the Cobalt
Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with
applications being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The
intention behind the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration
of its form. The winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple
Blues Awards live stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of
$500 will be awarded. Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues
Composition Award are Digging Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann
Vriend (2017 & 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck
Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">All submissions must include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CKCU
ANNUAL FUNDING DRIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 – November 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CKCU
is now entering its 45<sup>th</sup> year, and h<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">as provided a strong voice for the community, with more than 120 programs
each week, all produced and presented by volunteers in more than a dozen
languages. CKCU plays a key part in the development and success of Ottawa’s
music and cultural community.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Your
support means the world to the station and the future of independent media in
Ottawa. You can invest in CKCU’s future through this year’s funding drive. The goal
this year is $150,000. You can pledge online at <a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">CKCUFM.com</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS WEEK is a proud supporter of CKCU and the OBTW donation
is made in support of John Tackaberry’s Black & Blues show, which airs
Sundays from 9 pm-11 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New COVID-19 Restrictions: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa restaurants and bars are closed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some
venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
on the Rideau presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Samantha
Martin Trio<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">ONLY
A FEW TICKETS LEFT</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cove
Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, October 23 & 24 </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL THE COVE at 613-273-3636</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Festival
of Small Halls <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Manotick
United Church featuring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
23 – NQ Arbuckle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
24 – Kelly Prescott (w/ Jessica Mitchell opening for Kelly)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
25 (matinee) – Great Lake Swimmers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: <a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,<br />
<br />
While the fundraising effort for the Steinway is now officially closed,
donations have continued to come in (I processed two this morning), and
donations now total $129,500. I want to again repeat my sincere thanks to
everyone who contributed to the campaign over the past two months; what
has been accomplished is truly remarkable.<br />
<br />
I repeat my promise to be in touch with all donors very shortly in follow-up if
I have not done so already. Several people have inquired about tax receipts
specifically; The church will issue these later this season, in time for filing
your 2020 tax returns. Stay tuned for more details in a personal email in the
next week or so.<br />
<br />
A brief more personal update, I'm homeschooling my five-year-old son Phineas
this year, as we are one of many families who decided to minimize social
contact by keeping our kids out of the public school system. As a result, my
working hours have been halved, and this is one reason why productions are
unfolding at a slower rate this season at Southminster.<br />
<br />
I am so grateful for the tremendous showing of support for my work through the
Steinway campaign and want to assure you that I have not lost motivation to
keep music alive at Southminster. COVID has complicated things in many other
obvious ways, including a late start to the DOMS season and now more recently,
our reverting to a streaming-only format. But, as the song goes, it will
survive.<br />
<br />
Regarding a streaming-only format, I am aware of the inconsistent quality
of Southminster's live-streamed programming and want to assure everyone that we
are working on this. I understand the importance of delivering a level of
quality in keeping with the quality of our artists, and with the quality of
your listening experience in mind.<br />
<br />
A new system will take time to be ready for full implementation as there are
several design and infrastructural pieces to put in place. Southminster is also
dealing with a major renovation project that will be starting later in 2020,
the demolition of its adjoining building and the retrofitting of its undercroft
into office and meeting space to accomodate current needs. <br />
<br />
All this by way of saying, there is a lot going on, and it's all very exciting,
and all directly related to Southminster's commitment to maintaining a
high standard of concert productions during - and long after - the COVID
pandemic. I will endeavour to prodive meaningful updates as I am
able. In the meantime, thanks for your support and time, reading this message.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Music at Southminster</span></a> Facebook page on Wednesdays at
12-noon. Concerts will appear on our main page; you may have to refresh
the page.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HEAR THE NEW STEINWAY:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> All concerts
listed below involving a piano (save the livestream from NYC on Nov 28) will
feature the new Steinway.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 28: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=d621e5f236&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SOMETHING IN
COMMON</span></a><br />
Piano-man extraordinaire <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=519fb4cc1e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jeff Rogers</span></a>,
“one of Canada's greatest talents”, offers up a set of originals, with a few
choice covers thrown in, exploring themes of human interaction and love of
life.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 4: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5b6df8ec73&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BAROQUE RARITIES</span></a><br />
Italian and German works in the free and expressive early 17th-century 'stylus
phantasticus' for violin and harpsichord with <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5156921257&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Susan Toman</span></a> (harpsichord)
and Kevin James</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(baroque violin).<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 11: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cee999a1b9&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONG OF
REMEMBRANCE</span></a><br />
Songs of love, loss and hope by Eleanor Daley, Aaron Copland, Henri Duparc,
Benjamin Britten and Olivier Messiaen and more featuring soprano <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b89fbfead3&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Maghan McPhee</span></a>,
soprano, tenor <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=7718a79103&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Carty</span></a> and
pianist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=1ac65426b8&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matthew Larkin</span></a>.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 18: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bb5b75760c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONGS OF
REJUVENATION</span></a><br />
Award-winning jazz pianist and accordionist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bc3c4c2ab4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ben Rosenblum</span></a> shares
an eclectic set of solo piano and accordion repertoire exploring reflection and
recovery. A special livestream event direct from New York City.<br />
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael
Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs music from his recent acoustic/electronic
album Worlds Within exploring the intersections between contemporary classical,
ambient, and electronic music through the medium of the cello. <br />
<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, Artistic director, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rob
Lutes + Rob MacDonald <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">POSTPONED due to COVID lockdown</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
October 29; 5 pm – 8 pm; suggested cover $20</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Award
Winning Acoustic Folk/Blues Duo from Montreal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.roblutes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.roblutes.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The Ottawa</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mission Foundation’s </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Blue Door </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">at your Door”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, November 7 at 8 pm.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
special one-hour show presented by Caivan Communities on CTV Ottawa and
livestream on the website. H</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">eadlined by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Legendary
Downchild Blues Band</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> with</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">special
guest, Dan Aykroyd. The Blue Door at your Door program also includes
performances by this stellar line-up: Colin James</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Big Sugar</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Matt Anderson</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">MonkeyJunk</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Dawn Tyler Watson</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">A key feature of past Blue Door Gala events has
always been meal preparation by graduates of the Food</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Service Training Program (FSTP) students, started over fifteen years
ago by The Ottawa Mission’s</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Director of Food Services Chef Ric
Allen-Watson. The FSTP provides applicants with the skills and</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">confidence to work in the food industry and over 90% of graduates
since 2004 have found jobs in this</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">sector.
Students pay no cost. This year, graduates will be creating a menu available
for online</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">purchase and delivery to your door.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">During the program, we’ll share exciting news
about the upcoming expansion of the FSTP. The former</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Rideau Bakery is the new location of the FSTP and has been donated to
The Ottawa Mission for a 7-year period. To succeed, The Mission must raise
significant funds to complete renovations at</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">the Rideau
Street location and launch an expanded food services job training program and
social</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">enterprise.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Viewers will also learn some of the many
extraordinary stories about individuals who have rebuilt their</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">lives through the support of programs at The Ottawa Mission</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">about how The Mission</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">has adapted its services to keep guests and
staff safe during the current pandemic while continuing to</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">serve over 1400 meals every day, provide emergency shelter every
night, and ensure that vulnerable</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">people have
access to vital healthcare services.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Ottawa Mission Foundation hopes you’ll circle your calendar for Saturday,
November 7, at 8 pm. to enjoy some fabulous music while supporting the
life-changing programs of The Ottawa Mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://ottawamission.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://ottawamission.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone
entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room
(but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and
all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering
and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at
a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January
beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won Best Guitarist - an
incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS for the HOROJO TRIO shows!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, these shows will be broadcast LIVE
on BOTR’s YouTube CHANNEL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ONTARIO
FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
isn’t a typical year and this isn’t a typical Festival of Small Halls. When
the ‘Team Behind Bluesfest’ first launched the Ontario Festival of Small Halls,
in August of 2014, they started with small steps – staging music events in
historically important venues in a few small towns and villages near Ottawa, in
Ontario, and featuring some notable Canadian talent. In recent years, the
Festival of Small Halls has seen continued success and gained in popularity,
due to the exceptional programming and boundless community enthusiasm that has
become standard for the event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">St.
John's United Church (Brockville) </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
29 – Ben Caplan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
30 – Hannah Georgas (w/ Theo Tams opening for Hannah)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
31 – Wild Rivers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">CLOSED</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">CLOSED<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Highlights – Special statement
– October 9<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa is
experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 infection unlike what we saw in the
spring. This week, we have seen record-setting levels of individuals
testing positive for COVID-19 in schools and community settings. Both individuals
testing positive and hospitalizations have doubled since the week of
September 13 and this is contributing to a crisis where,
locally, we are also seeing more outbreaks and more deaths.</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">These
new temporary restrictions announced by the
province today are important measures in a time of crisis in our
community. No one wants schools to close. No one wants businesses to close or
go out of business. And we want to protect long-term care and
retirement homes.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We understand these
restrictions will have an impact on many local
businesses. Together, the best thing we can do
for local businesses is for each of us to do our part to limit
the spread of COVID-19 in the community so they can re-open their doors
again as soon as possible. Some restaurants and bars will still
have takeout and/or patio service; please continue to support them.
Visit </span></span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/business/economic-support-and-recovery/buy-local" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawa.ca</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> for information
on how you can support your local businesses.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full Text of Special
Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><a name="October-9-2020--Special-statement-from-D"></a></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-9-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">October 9, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Brent Moloughney (Deputy
Medical Officer of Health)</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-9-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-9-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="_Hlk53578685"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">New COVID-19 Restrictions as of October 9: <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa restaurants and bars
are closed;<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Takeout/delivery
may be available; please check with the venue.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk53578685;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">TAKEOUT & DELIVERY ONLY</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! To guarantee a table, please make a reservation
by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look
forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">,<br />
<br />
Following the latest COVID19 restrictions, we are </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">reverting to live-streaming only</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> for the remainder of the </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">fall DOMS series</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">.
Our sincere apologies to those who've reserved tickets through Eventbrite for
upcoming concerts; we hope you will enjoy them as much online under the
circumstances.<br />
<br />
Further to this, we understand that acceptable </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">sound and video quality</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> are essential to the online viewing
experience, and we are working hard on improving Southminster's setup. It's a
little bit complicated, so thanks for your feedback and for bearing with us as
we do.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span color="windowtext" style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Music at Southminster</span></a> Facebook
page on Wednesdays at 12-noon. Concerts will appear on our main page;
you may have to refresh the page.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HEAR THE NEW STEINWAY:</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> All concerts
listed below involving a piano (save the livestream from NYC on Nov 28) will
feature the new Steinway.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 21: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=8f03ed5947&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">The Power Of Fate</span></a><br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SPECIAL STEINWAY FEATURE CONCERT</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
From the newly-released, critically-acclaimed album (Analekta) of the same
name: Franz Schubert’s towering A minor sonata (D. 845) and Musical Moments (D.
780) for solo piano, featuring past-MPRS performer, <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=630faeb99d&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mathieu Gaudet</span></a>.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 28: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=d621e5f236&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SOMETHING IN
COMMON</span></a><br />
Piano-man extraordinaire <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=519fb4cc1e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jeff Rogers</span></a>,
“one of Canada's greatest talents”, offers up a set of originals, with a few
choice covers thrown in, exploring themes of human interaction and love of
life.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 4: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5b6df8ec73&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BAROQUE RARITIES</span></a><br />
Italian and German works in the free and expressive early 17th-century 'stylus
phantasticus' for violin and harpsichord with <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5156921257&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Susan Toman</span></a> (harpsichord)
and Kevin James</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(baroque violin).<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 11: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cee999a1b9&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONG OF
REMEMBRANCE</span></a><br />
Songs of love, loss and hope by Eleanor Daley, Aaron Copland, Henri Duparc,
Benjamin Britten and Olivier Messiaen and more featuring soprano <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b89fbfead3&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Maghan McPhee</span></a>,
soprano, tenor <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=7718a79103&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Carty</span></a> and
pianist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=1ac65426b8&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matthew Larkin</span></a>.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 18: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bb5b75760c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONGS OF
REJUVENATION</span></a><br />
Award-winning jazz pianist and accordionist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bc3c4c2ab4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ben Rosenblum</span></a> shares
an eclectic set of solo piano and accordion repertoire exploring reflection and
recovery. A special livestream event direct from New York City.<br />
<br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael
Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs music from his recent
acoustic/electronic album Worlds Within exploring the intersections between
contemporary classical, ambient, and electronic music through the medium of the
cello. <br />
<br />
Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">, Artistic
director, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">COBALT Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning
composition is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions
within the broad contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid
to aspects of instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and
production possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as
an art form. Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for
the Cobalt Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with
applications being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The
intention behind the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration
of its form. The winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple
Blues Awards live stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of
$500 will be awarded. Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues
Composition Award are Digging Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann
Vriend (2017 & 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck
Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">All submissions must include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">New COVID-19 Restrictions: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa restaurants and bars are closed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Some
venues offer live stream events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
check venue websites for info.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Festival
of Small Halls <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Seeley’s
Bay Community Hall featuring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
16 – The Abrams<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
17 – Devin Cuddy (w/ Johnny Shay opening for Devin)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets: <a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rob
Lutes + Rob MacDonald <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
October 29; 5 pm – 8 pm; suggested cover $20</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Award
Winning Acoustic Folk/Blues Duo from Montreal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.roblutes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.roblutes.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone
entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room
(but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and
all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering
and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at
a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Of course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January
beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won Best Guitarist - an
incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADDED
BONUS for the HOROJO TRIO shows!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, these shows will be broadcast LIVE
on BOTR’s YouTube CHANNEL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ONTARIO
FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">This
isn’t a typical year and this isn’t a typical Festival of Small
Halls. When the ‘Team Behind Bluesfest’ first launched the Ontario
Festival of Small Halls, in August of 2014, they started with small steps – staging
music events in historically important venues in a few small towns and villages
near Ottawa, in Ontario, and featuring some notable Canadian talent. In recent
years, the Festival of Small Halls has seen continued success and gained in
popularity, due to the exceptional programming and boundless community
enthusiasm that has become standard for the event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>Manotick
United Church</b> featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
23 – NQ Arbuckle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
24 – Kelly Prescott (w/ Jessica Mitchell opening for Kelly)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
25 (matinee) – Great Lake Swimmers</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b>St.
John's United Church (Brockville)</b> featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
29 – Ben Caplan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
30 – Hannah Georgas (w/ Theo Tams opening for Hannah)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
31 – Wild Rivers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">CLOSED</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
<a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">CLOSED<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Highlights – Special statement
– October 5<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Bon après-midi.
Hello. Kwe.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Today, Dr. Brigitte
Pinard and I thought it was important for us to come together to share the same
clear message: COVID-19 levels are too high in our communities, and we need to
act now to slow the spread in the Ottawa-Gatineau National Capital region. We
are two cities with one message.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Here in Ottawa, daily
new numbers are at an all-time high. These are not records we want to be
breaking. Hospitalizations and outbreaks continue to increase. We’re seeing
more deaths. The virus can spread at an exponential rate if there continue
to be opportunities for it to spread. As I said last Friday, this is our
critical turning point. Our healthcare system is entering crisis territory. We
need to act now or we risk the dire consequences of overburdening our
healthcare system.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">My colleague Dr.
Pinard will tell you about the situation in the Outaouais region, but overall,
our message is the same: We must limit our close contacts to our households.
And when we have to be out in public, we must take the proper precautions to
reduce the spread. In Ottawa, I am asking residents to limit their close
contacts to those in their household plus essential supports. Of course, we
have to keep everyone’s mental health in mind; if you live alone, we know one
or two contacts outside your home are important social supports. And single
parents in particular have noted the need to be able to draw on help from
others, too.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We’re coming up to a
challenging time with colder weather bringing us indoors. Now is a good time to
think about a new winter hobby, think about how you can start new traditions
for the holidays and embrace the relationships with those closest to you.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">And speaking of
holidays, we have a big one coming up: Thanksgiving. Like many other things,
Thanksgiving will look and feel different this year. We are asking that you
spend Thanksgiving only with those in your household. Perhaps this year,
Thanksgiving can be a virtual supper by setting up a phone, tablet or laptop
around the dinner table to connect with those outside your household. If we
work hard to follow public health guidance and limit our close contacts now, we
stand a chance at being able to celebrate Christmas or Hannukah or Kwanzaa with
a few more members of our extended family in just a couple of months.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For now, we have to
do the right thing, right now to keep ourselves and each other safe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Continue to follow
the advice of your local public health unit, whether that be Ottawa Public
Health or le Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de L'Outaouais,
because we’re still here with you. And we will continue to be with you – two
metres apart, but every step of the way. Merci. Thank you. Meegwetch.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full Text of Special
Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro"></a><a name="October-5-2020--Special-statement-from-D"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: October-5-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">October 5, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches: Two
cities, one message</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: October-5-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: October-5-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Noon
to 11 pm – Daily <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Last
call – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">,<br />
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Below are </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS Wednesday noon-hour concert listings</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> for the next
two months. Note that concerts will continue after this, until Dec 23.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ATTEND A LIVE CONCERT: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We plan to present
live concerts to live audiences as long as we can, to a cap of 50 mask-wearing
patrons. To reserve a place you must sign up through the Eventbrite pages
linked below (click concert titles).<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ENJOY LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">: To enjoy DOMS
concerts remotely, visit the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=6d3f31151e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Music at
Southminster</span></a> Facebook page on Wednesdays at 12-noon.
Concerts will appear on our main page; you may have to refresh the page.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">HEAR THE NEW STEINWAY:</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> All concerts
listed below involving a piano (save the livestream from NYC on Nov 28) will
feature the new Steinway.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Support DOMS: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please follow <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e582c6fa01&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">this link</span></a> to
Canadahelps.org where you can make one-time or regular monthly donations to
support the DOMS series.<br />
<br /></span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 7: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=af9dac124c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Hymns for Humanity</span></a><br />
A jazzy take on tunes exploring hope, prayer, and connecting with nature by
Carla Bley, John Coltrane, Christine Jensen, Paul Simon and many more, by solo
guitarist extraordinaire, <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=16ea848ba2&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roddy Ellias</span></a>.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 14: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b54182269a&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">The Mid-Century
Flute</span></a><br />
Prokofiev's myriad musical guises, Sancan's exquisite craftsmanship, Poulenc's
brazen populism: Twentieth century works for flute and piano from Paris and
Moscow explored by a dynamite duo, <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=2ae8648f24&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Suren Barry</span></a> (piano)
and <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=0a6c672883&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dakota Martin</span></a> (flute).<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 21: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=8f03ed5947&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">The Power Of Fate</span></a><br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SPECIAL STEINWAY FEATURE CONCERT</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
From the newly-released, critically-acclaimed album (Analekta) of the same
name: Franz Schubert’s towering A minor sonata (D. 845) and Musical Moments (D.
780) for solo piano, featuring past-MPRS performer, <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=630faeb99d&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Mathieu Gaudet</span></a>.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Oct 28: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=d621e5f236&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SOMETHING IN
COMMON</span></a><br />
Piano-man extraordinaire <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=519fb4cc1e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jeff Rogers</span></a>,
“one of Canada's greatest talents”, offers up a set of originals, with a few
choice covers thrown in, exploring themes of human interaction and love of
life.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 4: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5b6df8ec73&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">BAROQUE RARITIES</span></a><br />
Italian and German works in the free and expressive early 17th-century 'stylus
phantasticus' for violin and harpsichord with <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=5156921257&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Susan Toman</span></a> (harpsichord)
and Kevin James</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(baroque violin).<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 11: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cee999a1b9&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONG OF
REMEMBRANCE</span></a><br />
Songs of love, loss and hope by Eleanor Daley, Aaron Copland, Henri Duparc,
Benjamin Britten and Olivier Messiaen and more featuring soprano <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=b89fbfead3&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Maghan McPhee</span></a>,
soprano, tenor <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=7718a79103&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Michael Carty</span></a> and
pianist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=1ac65426b8&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Matthew Larkin</span></a>.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 18: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bb5b75760c&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SONGS OF
REJUVENATION</span></a><br />
Award-winning jazz pianist and accordionist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=bc3c4c2ab4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ben Rosenblum</span></a> shares
an eclectic set of solo piano and accordion repertoire exploring reflection and
recovery. A special livestream event direct from New York City.<br />
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</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Nov 25: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=cd000649aa&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">WORLDS WITHIN</span></a><br />
Cellist <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e136143923&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Raphael
Weinroth-Browne</span></a> performs music from his recent
acoustic/electronic album Worlds Within exploring the intersections between
contemporary classical, ambient, and electronic music through the medium of the
cello. <br />
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Thanks for reading and sharing, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Roland Graham</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">, Artistic
director, </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">DOMS</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">COBALT Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning
composition is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions
within the broad contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid
to aspects of instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and
production possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as
an art form. Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for
the Cobalt Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with
applications being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The
intention behind the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration
of its form. The winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple
Blues Awards live stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of
$500 will be awarded. Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues
Composition Award are Digging Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann
Vriend (2017 & 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck
Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">All submissions must include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">On Facebook Live and live at the pub!</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Socially
distanced in-house seating available.</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">No cover charge.</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /><b>Sunday, October 18 – Jesse Greene Band</b><br />Sunday, October 25 – Birdie Whyte and her Family Style Band</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">**********</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Festival
of Small Halls <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Almonte Old Town Hall featuring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
9 – Hawksley Workman (w/ Johnny Shay opening for Hawksley)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
10 – Tom Wilson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
11 (matinee) – Tim Baker<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Tickets: <a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chaffey,
Tansey, Steele<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
October 10; 2 shows – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm</span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sean
Tansey, Matt Chaffey & John Steele<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
for 7:30 PM show - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fchaffey-tansey-steele-tickets-122631346659%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR18abaTA0vUOv3wZMMNJdP2iE8q5r48_8XLhJpv_Es9etx7uVMOL8PHOtU&h=AT13Okkq3h5I2MwhJIDYf_Nxk7nnbBEyFcwUk2AratzaqxNJwiABwBn0AzjTr3oB00kSHits4ksVQScFJVUC15dlPca6nq--luFAVTefJ7lP95VOrlB12huGGZX9hEjQRCbxEDeLTNrwkkEfyA" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../chaffey-tansey-steele...</a><br />
Tickets for 9:30 PM show - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chaffey-tansey-steele-tickets-122632371725?fbclid=IwAR2ypfdHCEsy3795Mq3dh2MZfGAgpKe66YQBbZghN-KHHL--5LCiO7mmK-k" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../chaffey-tansey-steele...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">
</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Jamie
Douglas</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brew
Revolution, 6081 Hazeldean Road, Stittsville <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
October 10; 7 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Jamie
Douglas (The Powergoats) plays Brew Revolution in Stittsville this Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Megan
Laurence & Lucas Haneman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, Options Bar, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
October 16; 6:30 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Megan
and Lucas will be performing an evening of acoustic duo music. They are looking
forward to being back at the hotel again, and the Options Bar has a great
variety of yummy food and fantastic drink options.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Jamieson
Mackay<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
October 17; 2 shows – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ghost-like
Soul Singer-songwriter Jamieson Mackay accompanied by Pascal Desgagne on the
pedal steel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://shadowhand.bandcamp.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://shadowhand.bandcamp.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Socially
distanced seating available by table <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets
for 7:30 PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121856878203"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121856878203</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets for 9:30 PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121859662531"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121859662531</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MonkeyJunk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
October 23; 2 shows – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
October 24; 2 shows – 8 pm & 10:15 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MonkeyJunk
is singer/guitarist and harp player Steve Marriner, drummer Matt Sobb, and
guitarist Tony D. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Limited
indoor socially distanced seating available by table. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23, 7:30 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121638529115"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121638529115</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23, 9:30 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121641899195"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121641899195</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
24, 8 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121642358569"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121642358569</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>October 24, 10:15 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121643066687"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121643066687</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rob
Lutes + Rob MacDonald <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
October 29; 5 pm – 8 pm; suggested cover $20</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Award
Winning Acoustic Folk/Blues Duo from Montreal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.roblutes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.roblutes.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Prime Rib Big Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Album
Release<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
October 30; 2 shows – 8 pm and 10 pm; $20 per ticket</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Prime Rib Big Band are back at Irene's baby!! We've been asked to help
celebrate Irene's 35th Anniversary month by closing out the month with a double
show on Friday 30th October. We decided to make this our official album release
show too!! Each show will allow 50 people in due to social distance measures.
The band will be protected by Plexiglass shields for everyone's safety!! You
have to book in advance. Make music live again!<br />
<br />
TICKET LINKS.............<br />
SHOW 1 - 8pm - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fthe-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg&h=AT39vm5wXrJUFEzy03-xX31MZfg0E2jY9U0ijupgO5jz6fXb62cJB7aWB55JJkpAFEkMcC2Gx8rG0JdxbeHxBDmzAyhM5z1geTJqr1nBAX7sZX7qiF2NAC8agt8Wf7NPfqqViPjnK6pYVkC_Xw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205</span></a><br />
SHOW 2 - 10pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539?fbclid=IwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone
entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room
(but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and
all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering
and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at
a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for Rick
& Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best Guitarist
- an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ONTARIO
FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">This
isn’t a typical year and this isn’t a typical Festival of Small
Halls. When the ‘Team Behind Bluesfest’ first launched the Ontario
Festival of Small Halls, in August of 2014, they started with small steps – staging
music events in historically important venues in a few small towns and villages
near Ottawa, in Ontario, and featuring some notable Canadian talent. In recent
years, the Festival of Small Halls has seen continued success and gained in
popularity, due to the exceptional programming and boundless community
enthusiasm that has become standard for the event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Seeley’s
Bay Community Hall featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
16 – The Abrams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
17 – Devin Cuddy (w/ Johnny Shay opening for Devin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Manotick
United Church featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
23 – NQ Arbuckle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
24 – Kelly Prescott (w/ Jessica Mitchell opening for Kelly)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
25 (matinee) – Great Lake Swimmers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">St.
John's United Church (Brockville) featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
29 – Ben Caplan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
30 – Hannah Georgas (w/ Theo Tams opening for Hannah)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Oct.
31 – Wild Rivers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
<a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Since
we re-opened, we've been telling customers that they must wear a non-medical
mask inside the cinema, except when safely seated, watching the movie. We were
given that advice by a staffer at a City Councillor's office, purportedly
relayed from Ottawa Public Health. We have been informed that, well, we had
been misinformed. The correct policy is that <b>masks should be worn at all
times in the cinema, except while eating or drinking</b>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">dmission
info: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance tickets are available on </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a>.</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-62786246380867913992020-09-30T12:39:00.003-04:002020-09-30T12:39:26.502-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 30 September 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – Special statement
– September 28<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Be COVIDWise to keep our schools and businesses open </span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Lastly, we continue to see a rising number of individuals
testing positive and outbreaks in school settings are following. We are
also seeing more exposures to COVID-19 in some businesses. No one wants to
close schools and no one wants to see businesses close – to do so
would have a detrimental impact on our community both economically and
otherwise. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">At the end of the day, it’s simple: we must continue to
be </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/be-covidwise.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">COVIDWise</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> to keep COVID-19 out of schools and businesses. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">I know people miss their friends and loved ones. I know you want to see
each other, and everyone has been working hard at coming up with new, safer
ways to be social. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">I’m asking everyone to keep doing the right thing. If we continue to
work hard now, we have a better chance at seeing the benefits of our
efforts sooner. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">No action is too small. Every protective measure we can take matters to
reduce the overall rate of infection in our community. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text of Special
Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">September 28, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-28-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to 11 pm – Daily <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Last
call – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music is almost nightly. See calendar <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/">http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>**********</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Steinway Grand Piano Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">,<br />
<br />
I am delighted to report that, thanks to a large donation that came in earlier
this week, the Steinway Fundraising Campaign is now nearly complete.<br />
<br />
The current </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">tally of contributions </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">received by the
church </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">totals just over $120,000</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, leaving us less
than $10,000 short of the total needed of $130,000! <br />
<br />
Because we are so close, Southminster has agreed to proceed with the purchase
(the church will finance the balance while donations continue), and so I'm
simply </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">over-the-moon</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> to report that the piano will be
delivered to the church early next week, well in time for </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Charles Richard-Hamelin's</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> first piano</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> recital for donors</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, happening on </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Saturday October 3rd</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">!<br />
<br />
That said, if you haven't donated yet, please consider being among the folks
who will get us over the finish line; only </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">100
more donations of $100 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">will put the campaign to rest for good!<br />
<br />
Secondly, I'm pleased to announce that the church's Wednesday
freewill-offering-funded noon-hour concert series - Doors Open for Music at
Southminster (DOMS) - will resume next Wednesday, September 30, with a
presentation by a local string quartet.<br />
<br />
The new Steinway will feature prominently in the weeks to follow with concerts
involving a number of fine pianists from Ottawa and beyond performing concerts
of classical, chamber music, jazz and more. I will send full details of
the series out by this weekend.<br />
<br />
One major unknown is whether we will open doors to live audiences (due
obviously to COVID19 restrictions) or live-stream only. Please stay tuned for
details as we are holding off this decision a few more days.<br />
<br />
That's it for now, thanks for reading, and thanks for all your support making
my Steinway dream a reality.<br />
<br />
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">COBALT Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning
composition is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions
within the broad contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid
to aspects of instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and
production possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as
an art form. Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for
the Cobalt Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with
applications being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The
intention behind the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration
of its form. The winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple
Blues Awards live stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of
$500 will be awarded. Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues
Composition Award are Digging Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann
Vriend (2017 & 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck
Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">All submissions must include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">On Facebook Live and live at the pub!</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Socially distanced in-house seating available.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">No cover charge.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 4 – Thursday Blues
Showcase with Al Wood</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 11 – Drifting Bird<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Sunday, October 18 – Jesse Greene Band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 25 – Birdie Whyte and
her Family Style Band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mondays,
5-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every Tuesday,
playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat have a beverage
and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
5-8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays,
4-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">River
City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
October 1; 6 pm – 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">River
City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rob
Roy’s, Smiths Falls ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 2; 7 pm – 11 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ball
and Chain Duo <span style="color: red;">***CANCELLED***<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 85 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 2</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chaffey,
Tansey, Steele<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
October 10; 2 shows – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sean
Tansey, Matt Chaffey & John Steele<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
for 7:30 PM show - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fchaffey-tansey-steele-tickets-122631346659%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR18abaTA0vUOv3wZMMNJdP2iE8q5r48_8XLhJpv_Es9etx7uVMOL8PHOtU&h=AT13Okkq3h5I2MwhJIDYf_Nxk7nnbBEyFcwUk2AratzaqxNJwiABwBn0AzjTr3oB00kSHits4ksVQScFJVUC15dlPca6nq--luFAVTefJ7lP95VOrlB12huGGZX9hEjQRCbxEDeLTNrwkkEfyA" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../chaffey-tansey-steele...</span></a><br />
Tickets for 9:30 PM show - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chaffey-tansey-steele-tickets-122632371725?fbclid=IwAR2ypfdHCEsy3795Mq3dh2MZfGAgpKe66YQBbZghN-KHHL--5LCiO7mmK-k" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../chaffey-tansey-steele...</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jamieson
Mackay<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
October 17; 2 shows – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ghost-like
Soul Singer-songwriter Jamieson Mackay accompanied by Pascal Desgagne on the
pedal steel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://shadowhand.bandcamp.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://shadowhand.bandcamp.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Socially
distanced seating available by table <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
for 7:30 PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121856878203"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121856878203</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets for 9:30 PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121859662531"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamieson-mackay-tickets-121859662531</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MonkeyJunk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 23; 2 shows – 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
October 24; 2 shows – 8 pm & 10:15 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MonkeyJunk
is singer/guitarist and harp player Steve Marriner, drummer Matt Sobb, and
guitarist Tony D. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited
indoor socially distanced seating available by table. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23, 7:30 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121638529115"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121638529115</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23, 9:30 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121641899195"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121641899195</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
24, 8 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121642358569"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121642358569</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>October 24, 10:15 pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121643066687"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121643066687</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rob
Lutes + Rob MacDonald <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
October 29; 5 pm – 8 pm; suggested cover $20</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Award
Winning Acoustic Folk/Blues Duo from Montreal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.roblutes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.roblutes.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Prime Rib Big Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Album
Release<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 30; 2 shows – 8 pm and 10 pm; $20 per ticket</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Prime Rib Big Band are back at Irene's baby!! We've been asked to help
celebrate Irene's 35th Anniversary month by closing out the month with a double
show on Friday 30th October. We decided to make this our official album release
show too!! Each show will allow 50 people in due to social distance measures.
The band will be protected by Plexiglass shields for everyone's safety!! You
have to book in advance. Make music live again!<br />
<br />
TICKET LINKS.............<br />
SHOW 1 - 8pm - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fthe-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg&h=AT39vm5wXrJUFEzy03-xX31MZfg0E2jY9U0ijupgO5jz6fXb62cJB7aWB55JJkpAFEkMcC2Gx8rG0JdxbeHxBDmzAyhM5z1geTJqr1nBAX7sZX7qiF2NAC8agt8Wf7NPfqqViPjnK6pYVkC_Xw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205</span></a><br />
SHOW 2 - 10pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539?fbclid=IwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone
entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room
(but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and
all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering
and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at
a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ONTARIO
FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
isn’t a typical year and this isn’t a typical Festival of Small
Halls. When the ‘Team Behind Bluesfest’ first launched the Ontario
Festival of Small Halls, in August of 2014, they started with small steps – staging
music events in historically important venues in a few small towns and villages
near Ottawa, in Ontario, and featuring some notable Canadian talent. In recent
years, the Festival of Small Halls has seen continued success and gained in
popularity, due to the exceptional programming and boundless community
enthusiasm that has become standard for the event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
2020, despite the pandemic, the Festival of Small Halls organizers are
determined to maintain their track record for excellence with a stellar lineup
of live acts that will wow audiences in four Ontario communities. And, although
health guidelines will restrict those audiences to a maximum of fifty people,
music lovers who are fortunate enough to attend will witness memorable
performances by some of the best talent Canada has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
on sale September 24: <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank">https://ontariosmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Almonte Old Town Hall featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
9 – Hawksley Workman (w/ Johnny Shay opening for Hawksley)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
10 – Tom Wilson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
11 (matinee) – Tim Baker<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Seeley’s
Bay Community Hall featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
16 – The Abrams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
17 – Devin Cuddy (w/ Johnny Shay opening for Devin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Manotick
United Church featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
23 – NQ Arbuckle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
24 – Kelly Prescott (w/ Jessica Mitchell opening for Kelly)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
25 (matinee) – Great Lake Swimmers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">St.
John's United Church (Brockville) featuring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
29 – Ben Caplan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
30 – Hannah Georgas (w/ Theo Tams opening for Hannah)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct.
31 – Wild Rivers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Since
we re-opened, we've been telling customers that they must wear a non-medical
mask inside the cinema, except when safely seated, watching the movie. We were
given that advice by a staffer at a City Councillor's office, purportedly
relayed from Ottawa Public Health. We have been informed that, well, we had
been misinformed. The correct policy is that <b>masks should be worn at all
times in the cinema, except while eating or drinking</b>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">dmission
info: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance tickets are available on </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a>.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues
related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the
blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights – September
22 Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Today, we are
reporting that 93 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, the highest
number in a single day since April.</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The overall
goals of our response to the pandemic are to prevent the
level of COVID-19 transmission in Ottawa from disrupting society
detrimentally and to prevent hospitalizations and deaths. This level of
virus in our community is too high for these purposes. The people testing
positive for COVID-19 linked to schools and long-term care homes is
leading to disruption for families and workplaces and to deaths in at
least one long-term care home at this point. We need to bend the curve
down now.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Many of
the people testing positive are in the 20 to 39 age
group, and we are seeing more school-aged children test
positive with their exposures in the community. Forty percent
of people aged 20 to 39 who became ill in recent
weeks acquired COVID-19 while in close contact with someone outside
their household. Common examples including indoor social gatherings such as
parties, gatherings at cottages and Airbnbs, and outdoor gatherings where
people are close together.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In light of the
increase in community transmission, and in light of recent situations with slow
adherence to public health guidance, I am officially invoking a Class Section
22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act that stipulates that any
person that tests positive for COVID-19, has signs and symptoms of COVID-19, is
a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, has been
tested for COVID-19 and awaiting a test result or otherwise has reasonable
grounds to believe they have COVID-19 must self-isolate without delay. These
individuals must remain in isolation for 14 days, unless COVID-19 is ruled out,
and they must do everything they can to avoid exposing other people to
COVID-19. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Failure to comply
with this Order could result in a fine of up to $5,000.00 for every day or part
of each day on which the offence occurs or continues. While we have issued
individual Section 22 orders previously to facilitate obtaining a list of
close contacts, we have not had to take anyone to court. When people
understand we have the authority to collect this information, we protect their
privacy when reaching out to contacts, and we are here to support them and
protect the community, we have received the information we need. Because the
numbers of people we are working with has increased so much, a class order
will support timely escalation when needed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Details of this order
can be found on </span></span><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/resources/2020-09-22--Class-Section-22-Order-September-20-2020---Updated-18-49pm.pdf" target="_blank" title="Opens a new window to view Class 22 Order"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">our website</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I don’t take these
types of decisions lightly; however, I must do everything
possible to reduce the transmission that is currently occurring in
Ottawa. We must once again plank the curve through our actions and
this order is another intervention that targets the increasing non-adherence
with the basic prevention measures such as staying home when you have
symptoms. Self-isolation of ill people ensures
that the virus will not be passed on to others. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">As of today, there
have been 34 schools in Ottawa that have had an individual that
tested positive for COVID-19 while they attended the schools setting. And
we are reporting our second outbreak in a school. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa Public
Health continues to work closely with the school principals
and is reaching out to close contacts directly to provide direction
on isolation and instruction on testing, including information on how and when
to get tested for COVID-19. Only people contacted by OPH should seek
testing. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Residents of Ottawa
must continue to do their part to keep transmission in the community low to
help stop COVID-19 from entering schools and long-term care homes in the first
place. We have seen how </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/ottawahealth/status/1308413748776968192" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">one gathering can result in many individuals testing positive for
COVID-19</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, and over 100 people
needing to isolate and present for testing. Keep your close contacts
to members of your household and essential supports, like grandparents or
childcare providers or important friends or neighbours. Visiting
with others must be with distance and masks when indoors or unable to distance.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We are in this
together. Together we will make it through this time of stress and uncertainty
with a focus on keeping each other as safe as possible.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full Text of Special
Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-22-2020--Special-statement-fro"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-22-2020--Special-statement-fro;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">September 22, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-22-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-22-2020--Special-statement-fro;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to 11 pm – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Closed Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’
Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">La
Grange de la Gatineau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">80
Chemin Summer, Cantley, Q</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance
on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts
in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements
would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer.
So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We
sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible
in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.grange.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.grange.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">From
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Thanks to the generosity of many, I'm
pleased to share that the Steinway campaign has raised $80,000 to
date, or 60% of the total needed ($130,000) to purchase the piano.<br />
<br />
We need 75% of the total for the piano by the end of September to
proceed, so we're nearly there! 75% of $130,000 is just a little under
$100,000, making the current shortfall around only $20,000. <br />
<br />
So this is the home stretch: If you were waiting to see how things went before
getting involved, now's your opportunity to do so and make a difference; If you
offered a second donation should that be needed (a great many did),
we would be grateful if you did so now.<br />
<br />
You can donate (or top up your donation) in the any of the following ways:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">by Interac e-transfer to <a href="mailto:suc@rogers.com" target="_blank">suc@rogers.com</a>. Please
include your name, address, and email address so we can credit you for
your donation. This means of donation involves no cost or processing
fees and is also the fastest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">by cheque to Southminster United
Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. Please include your name
and email address along with a note stipulating what the donation is
for.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=52b86837c1&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Canadahelps.org</a> (disregard the announced total raised
on the page; fees apply)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=09ae18a8de&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Steinway's dedicated donation page</a>. (fees apply)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> Note:
all donations are eligible for charitable tax receipts.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">
Thanks for your support and have a great day!<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">COBALT Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning
composition is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions
within the broad contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid
to aspects of instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and
production possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as
an art form. Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for
the Cobalt Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with
applications being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The
intention behind the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration
of its form. The winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple
Blues Awards live stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of
$500 will be awarded. Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues
Composition Award are Digging Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann
Vriend (2017 & 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck
Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">All submissions must include:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">On Facebook Live and live at the pub!</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Socially distanced in-house seating available.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">No cover charge.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 27 – Girls To
The Front<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday, October 4 – Thursday Blues
Showcase with Al Wood<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 18 – Jesse Greene Band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 25 – Birdie Whyte and
her Family Style Band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mondays,
5-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every Tuesday,
playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat have a
beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
5-8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays,
4-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 24; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Lerman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cove
Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 24; 5 pm – 8 pm; no cover but $20 suggested donation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Advance reservations highly
recommended. Call The Cove 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">or email <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="mailto:thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com">thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com</a></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">More
great acoustic Roots Blues coming to The Cove this Thursday. Two-time Juno
Award winner Al Lerman – former front man with the great Canadian Blues band
FATHEAD and now enjoying a great solo career. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.allermanmusic.com/">www.allermanmusic.com</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol in effect. Masks required to enter and when moving around
the room (but can be removed once you are seated). Half capacity, 6'
distancing, hand sanitizer, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 25; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets
$30</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">You
can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU.
There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict
capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket price
a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going to
the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live
music venues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:<br />
- "HBD Hornettes!"<br />
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br />
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br />
- Your contact phone number</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Love,
The Hornettes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RSVP
here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
26-27</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Small
group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie Holmes,
singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who was
named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC. <br />
<br />
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Going
Away Party for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mark
& Esther Weatherbee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
September 27 @ 4:30 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Erth
Juce, Brandon Witters and other musical guests will be on hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ball
and Chain Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 85 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 2; 2 shows – 8 pm & 10 pm;</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> ticket links below<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>8 PM <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ball-chain-duo-tickets-121862135929"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ball-chain-duo-tickets-121862135929</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">10 PM <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ball-chain-duo-tickets-121864348547" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ball-chain-duo-tickets-121864348547</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Ball and Chain duo will be taking part in the 35<sup>th</sup> anniversary
celebration of Irene’s Pub. <br />
Irene’s will have socially distanced seating for up to 50 people and plexiglass
separating the tables as well as on stage. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets
will be sold through Eventbrite (link above) and you can purchase a table for
2, 3, or 4 and choose your table on the site.<br />
Unfortunately there will be no dancing allowed, boohoo!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3940492845967994&set=a.747882778562366&type=3&eid=ARDRl2moVXNgxg5TRJL-Q1yhZYNDlfikQIwel0PFBz6a65ZXk_Q_j51WNfi-omKy7d22B6BirKTsV3ha"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><br />
</span></a><b>**********</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MonkeyJunk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 23 @ 8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121638529115"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monkey-junk-tickets-121638529115</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Prime Rib Big Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Album
Release<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
October 30; 2 shows – 8 pm and 10 pm; $20 per ticket</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Prime Rib Big Band are back at Irene's baby!! We've been asked to help
celebrate Irene's 35th Anniversary month by closing out the month with a double
show on Friday 30th October. We decided to make this our official album release
show too!! Each show will allow 50 people in due to social distance measures.
The band will be protected by Plexiglass shields for everyone's safety!! You
have to book in advance. Make music live again!<br />
<br />
TICKET LINKS.............<br />
SHOW 1 - 8pm - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fthe-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg&h=AT39vm5wXrJUFEzy03-xX31MZfg0E2jY9U0ijupgO5jz6fXb62cJB7aWB55JJkpAFEkMcC2Gx8rG0JdxbeHxBDmzAyhM5z1geTJqr1nBAX7sZX7qiF2NAC8agt8Wf7NPfqqViPjnK6pYVkC_Xw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205</span></a><br />
SHOW 2 - 10pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539?fbclid=IwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks.
Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating
in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere,
and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on
entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one
person at a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kingston
Downtown Business Association presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kingston
Market Square, Kingston ON</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
September 26<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>6-7 pm – Savage Family band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7:30-8:30 pm – Big Mo & the blues
Mission</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Blues returns to Kingston.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">***************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">dmission
info: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance tickets are available on </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a>.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems
the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about
music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full
text of Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Over
the last several days, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has seen an increase in the
number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, OPH
reported 61 new cases and today we are reporting 52 new cases – we haven’t seen
numbers this high since May.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">I
have three very clear and important messages today:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The first one
isn’t new, however it can’t be said enough and I am concerned some have
forgotten: we must limit our close contacts. Close contacts are people that we
see, particularly indoors, without masks on, where two metres distance is not
kept, for more than 15 minutes. Provincial guidance limits “social circles” to
10 people however it may not be clear to people that groups of 10 cannot mix
with other circles without greatly increasing risk of COVID-19 transmission.
And less is better. My strong recommendation is to prioritize your household
members and any essential supports such as childcare help or grandparents. Keep
your distance, wear masks and stay outside with anyone else. I have been
talking with the province about how to provide clear direction that without
these layers of protection our social gatherings must be smaller.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Where
is the increase coming from? While it takes time to investigate the source of
transmission and identify trends, it is clear that a large proportion of
transmission is occurring primarily in private social gatherings such as
parties and large family get-togethers where you may come in close contact with
multiple people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
all need to reassess our behaviours. We’ve seen how just one person with
cold-like symptoms who attends a small get-together can lead to 40 people
testing positive in a short period of time. Today, I’m asking you to check in
regarding your social behaviours. Ask yourself how many close contacts you’ve
had recently (again, close contacts are those you spend time with less than two
metres apart with no mask or other precautions in place). Are you spending time
with these same people every day, or different groups? Do you have an
understanding with your close contacts not to have other close contacts outside
your group, or are you potentially connected to a long chain of transmission?</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
I know parents may be asking how limiting close contacts matters if their
children are attending school in person, where it seems contacts are already
increased; however, these settings have extra precautions in place. If you have
children attending school in-person, you need to increase precautions your
family takes outside the school setting. Large gatherings with close contacts,
even with the same school friends, are not a good idea. It’s not an
all-or-nothing approach. Each decision we make to reduce risk helps. Our
collective actions are what adds up to keep our community safe.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">My second message
is that OPH is currently only recommending COVID-19 testing for those who are
showing symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are a close contact of someone who has
tested positive for COVID-19. We are hearing of very long wait times at testing
sites and we need to prioritize testing for those who have symptoms or are
close contacts who have been instructed by public health to get tested. We need
the laboratories to have the capacity to be able to provide rapid turn-around
times to manage outbreaks and school exposures quickly.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
purpose of a test is to determine if you have COVID-19 so we can provide
information on treatment, identify close contacts and prevent further spread.
Instead of engaging in activities that give you a concern that you might need
testing, please rethink the things you are doing and with whom, to reduce your
risk and testing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Together
with our hospital partners, we are working on ways to adapt the testing
strategy to meet the needs of the community as the situation with the COVID-19
pandemic changes. Improving access to testing for children and families is a
priority to keep people in school.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">My third and
final message is we are concerned about the rise of individuals testing
positive in long-term care settings. When there is more COVID-19 in the
community, the risk of it entering LTCHs, where death is a devastating outcome,
increases. OPH recognizes the substantial challenges facilities face in
safeguarding residents, staff, family and essential visitors. However, strict
adherence to infection prevention and control best practices and outbreak
management guidelines is essential to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and
other illness among our most vulnerable. We continue to work closely with the
province and owners of long-term care homes to ensure the guidance on outbreak
management is clear and carried out in a timely manner.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">OPH
is seeing an increase in the number of Ottawans who test positive and in the
number of close contacts people have. We are seeing an increase in outbreaks at
long-term care and retirement homes. And there has been an increase in deaths.
We must act collectively to counter these increases. The decisions we make and
the actions we take today will directly impact our situation in the near
future.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thank
you. Merci. Meegwetch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">September 15, 2020 - Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-15-2020---Special-statement-fr;"></span><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">***************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Noon
to 11 pm – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Closed Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’
Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">La
Grange de la Gatineau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">80
Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance
on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts
in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements
would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer.
So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We
sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible
in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.grange.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.grange.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Steinway Grand Piano Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">From
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Dear Patrons of Music at Southminster,<br />
<br />
Thanks for your patience awaiting news about the status of the Steinway
fundraising campaign. To date, we have raised just over $70,000,
which puts us over half-way to the target of $130,000!<br />
<br />
Many people have given generously, many offered to give again if needed, and
many, I believe, haven’t had the chance to make a contribution as yet, due to
being unavailable during the summer months.<br />
<br />
Originally the target was to complete fundraising by Labour Day, but we are
extending the campaign through September in order to give people more time to
get involved.<br />
<br />
To this end, I am delighted to unveil <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e31b0fbb1e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">this new website</a>, produced for us by Steinway & Sons
and launched this morning, which offers new incentives for donating to the
campaign.<br />
<br />
Perks as thanks for donations include commemorative Steinway coffee mugs,
seasons tickets to the 2020/21 Master Piano Recital Series, time alone to play
and enjoy D606, and even a trip to New York City for a guided tour of the
Steinway Factory.<br />
<br />
Important: If you have already given, I encourage you to read the material
on the new <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=8c486e7253&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">webpage</a> and let us know if you would like to top up
your givings to reach one of the prescribed levels. Otherwise, you will be
added to the appropriate list based what you have already given.<br />
<br />
Making a contribution is easy. You can:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">donate through the <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=2a082f31b4&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Steinway webpage</a> (by card; 3% charge applies)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">use our <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e67f79b873&e=80de21049c" target="_blank">Canadahelps.org page</a> (also card, a charge applies)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">(my favourite) send an interac
etransfer to <a href="mailto:suc@rogers.com" target="_blank">suc@rogers.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">send a cheque made out to Southminster
United Church (15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1) with an accompanying note about
what it is for.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Note that charges apply to donations made
through Steinway and Canadahelps. There are no fees for contributions made by
cheque and Interac transfer.<br />
<br />
Please direct any questions to <a href="mailto:SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com" target="_blank">SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com</a>.<br />
<br />
Lastly, I spoke of playing a concert the weekend the piano arrives. I won’t be
doing that this time; however, I have lined up a superstar classical pianist
who is standing by to perform an exclusive concert for donors in the first
weekend of October. Stay tuned for details!<br />
<br />
Thanks for your support and have a great day!<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">COBALT Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A collaboration between the Toronto
Blues Society and <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=Xiw1AqGPHfe0RsSC8li3RAoKlZDm-vbIrtOPbjiZg7s.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3BhdWxyZWRkaWNrLmNhL2NvYmFsdCIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">Paul Reddick</a>, the intention behind the COBALT Prize
Contemporary Blues Composition Award is to promote blues music through
exploration of its form. The Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award
was created and originally funded by Toronto-based Reddick, whose goal was to
change the way audiences perceive and appreciate blues music. The Cobalt Prize
receives hundreds of submissions from artists coast-to-coast, proving that
deviating from standard blues riffs and clichés is a welcomed addition to the
growing Canadian blues music scene.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Open to Canadian artists, the winning
composition is judged on its ability to creatively utilize blues traditions
within the broad contemporary musical landscape. Particular attention is paid
to aspects of instrumentation, melodic invention, song structure, lyrics, and
production possibilities. The successful song refreshes and enriches blues as
an art form. Priority is given to songs that have been crafted specifically for
the Cobalt Prize, however previously released material may be submitted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The submissions are now open with
applications being accepted until Friday, October 30 by 6 pm Eastern. The
intention behind the COBALT Prize is to promote blues music through exploration
of its form. The winner will be announced during one of the upcoming Maple
Blues Awards live stream sessions in the month of February and a cash prize of
$500 will be awarded. Previous winners of the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues
Composition Award are Digging Roots (2015), Conor Gains (2016), Ann
Vriend (2017 & 2019), Joe Nolan (2018), and Bad Luck
Woman & Her Misfortunes (2020).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SUBMISSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">All submissions must include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">One (1) attached
MP3 file of the track to be considered (NOTE: Only one track per composer will
be considered)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Track information
(including track title, lyrics sheet, and composers’ name)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Contact information
(including first and last name, e-mail address, current city and province of
residence)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo49; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7pt "times new roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">A $10 admin fee
payable via PayPal (link will be provided after submission)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please send your complete application
to <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=UXT_QnJCOT3oSWtU-MUzZWqiM9-2P5lnA8HAqQGtZUs.eyJ1IjoibWFpbHRvOmNvYmFsdHByaXplQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsInIiOiJiMWE4NGVjMS02MWM3LTQxMDItM2QyMi01OWU4OTBlZjlmNTIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiJmMGNkMTg1MS05ZjI5LTQzOTYtODFmOS0xOTdmMDU5MThjOGEifQ" target="_blank">cobaltprize@gmail.com</a> for consideration by Friday,
October 30 at 6pm EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=RMdTxoanLnjea4K7X2C_eBpv1K6qQVTkjMOc6UijOks.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3JvbnRvYmx1ZXNzb2NpZXR5LmNvbS9jb2JhbHQtcHJpemUiLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.torontobluessociety.com/cobalt-prize</a> | <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/4dNHqkUrX/c?w=oSYd06QYT1r61b6RdYVJTBsyxuaxno7RatrY745EtdI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXVscmVkZGljay5jYS8iLCJyIjoiODMwN2I5ZTEtZDY3Yi00YjU3LWYzY2YtNzMwNDFlYjZiYjAyIiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiZjBjZDE4NTEtOWYyOS00Mzk2LTgxZjktMTk3ZjA1OTE4YzhhIn0" target="_blank">www.paulreddick.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">On Facebook Live and live at the pub!</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Socially distanced in-house seating available.</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">No cover charge.</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 20 –
Roxanne Potvin</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 27 – Girls To The
Front<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 18 – Jesse Greene<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, October 25 – Birdie Whyte and
her Family Style Band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mondays,
5-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Al
Tambay <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every Tuesday,
playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat have a
beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays,
5-8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sundays,
4-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Beacon
Hill House Concerts presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Outdoor
Street Concert with Lynne Hansen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On
the corner of Appleford and Steel St (street party permit in place)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
September 17 @ 7 pm; Donate-what-you-can</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID
sucks, how about we have a fun community, family-friendly rock/folk concert? We
were able to secure Lynne Hanson to come and play a street concert right here
on the corner of Appleford and Steel St. It should be a blast!<br />
<br />
COVID Measures: We will be chalking out socially distanced "bubbles"
on the street where we would encourage you to stay with your bubble.<br />
So bring your lawn chairs and blankets and expect a great event!</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
"Too tough for folk and too blues influenced for country, LYNNE HANSON's
brand of "porch music with a little red dirt" can turn on a dime from
a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full-on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp
from one song to the next."<br />
"Lynne is a two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner"<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/outdoor-concert-lynne-hanson/341634370548819/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/s/outdoor-concert-lynne-hanson/341634370548819/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
The HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
September 17; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
September 18; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues
on the Rideau presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Suzie
Vinnick & Rick Fines<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Cove Inn, Westport ON</span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="text-indent: 1cm;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday, September 18 Lunch & Show 1-4 pm
<span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 1cm;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Dinner & Show 7-10 pm</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> <b><span style="color: red;">SOLD OUT</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Two
of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful
harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they
have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won
multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their
6<sup>th</sup> visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">September
18-19</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Small
group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">September
18-19 – Rebecca Noelle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blessed
with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The
Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in
Germany.<br />
<br />
Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every
musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for
jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply
unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically
that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Budweiser
Zero Drive In Concert Series presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Sheepdogs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wesley
Clover Parks<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
September 19; doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8:30 pm; tickets $50-$100<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets on sale now: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2En5KSt%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0CbYI_EjAilDYl8HUTRFqrcTC9c39aK1-aB6GgXCe_lTBcduUpETP8Tk0&h=AT0GzUdNBF138ES_mZZmwf1FDPHOKeDivPAM00n_cVFTojVGu8ctLhSfHE9LAU7SeBaALbp3j6KyBZJLZmOW52fYlxtIqK1-WRtqf2VMPuo_qjdpizpTWQzSYJSq6lHMjishCMltWZNkk9eJbQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://bit.ly/2En5KSt</span></a></span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<br />
Please take note of the following event protocols: <br />
- Each vehicle ticket admits one standard passenger car (RVs and limousines NOT
permitted). <br />
- Each vehicle ticket permits two (2) vehicle occupants for entry to the event.
<br />
- If your car will contain more than two (2) occupants, each additional
occupant must have an ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT TICKET in order to be permitted entry
to the event. <br />
- Larger SUVs will be moved to the VERY BACK of the vehicle ticket's purchased
area. <br />
- Purchase your tickets online only. NO tickets will be sold at the box office.
<br />
- Keep your pets at home. <br />
- Stay in your vehicle EXCEPT to visit the concession or washrooms. <br />
- Keep 6 feet apart from others while outside your vehicle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Also,
we strongly encourage you to: <br />
- Wear a face covering while outside your vehicle. <br />
- Use the hand cleaning products provided at the concession and washrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Canada
Wide Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday,
September 22; 8 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On
Tuesday, September 22, an hour after sundown, we are asking technicians,
suppliers and venues across the country to light the night red – raising
awareness for an industry that is still dark.<br />
<br />
Sign up for updates at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fliveeventcommunity.org%2Fredalert%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR03uW0B_Nbg93gSeWaMiQXHuHVISu4SL45gnGhkY5brDfe4K27Zzuz5eYk&h=AT3nNVxhXdCbhIrh3Hqu9vhkC5NsSxXbQzMenpKokoJqI4eWAuhcCbTSiqQwWPpnK1-erf6NCuPe4rI3cDKMi0zU_WwxlEuDAQaZFYnoF99VrD9ystJnehwD28TFnu2-FH-Rhg31l0XbJLpQQw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://liveeventcommunity.org/redalert</span></a><br />
And follow this page for local Ottawa/Gatineau announcements/details!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursday,
September 24; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday,
September 25; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets
$30</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">You
can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU.
There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict
capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">We
are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket
price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going
to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live
music venues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:<br />
- "HBD Hornettes!"<br />
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br />
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br />
- Your contact phone number</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Love,
The Hornettes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">RSVP
here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">September
26-27</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena Restaurant
in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard (Global
Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and Sheila
Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Celebrate
a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just
enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty
of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a
spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.<br />
<br />
Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities
included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie Holmes,
singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who was
named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC. <br />
<br />
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Going
Away Party for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mark
& Esther Weatherbee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sunday,
September 27 @ 4:30 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Erth
Juce, Brandon Witters and other musical guests will be on hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Prime Rib Big Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Album Release<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Friday, October 30; 2 shows – 8 pm and 10 pm; $20 per ticket</span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Prime Rib Big Band are back at Irene's baby!! We've been asked to help celebrate Irene's 35th Anniversary month by closing out the month with a double show on Friday 30th October. We decided to make this our official album release show too!! Each show will allow 50 people in due to social distance measures. The band will be protected by Plexiglass shields for everyone's safety!! You have to book in advance. Make music live again!<br /><br />TICKET LINKS.............<br />SHOW 1 - 8pm - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fthe-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg&h=AT39vm5wXrJUFEzy03-xX31MZfg0E2jY9U0ijupgO5jz6fXb62cJB7aWB55JJkpAFEkMcC2Gx8rG0JdxbeHxBDmzAyhM5z1geTJqr1nBAX7sZX7qiF2NAC8agt8Wf7NPfqqViPjnK6pYVkC_Xw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120783000205</span></a><br />SHOW 2 - 10pm - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539?fbclid=IwAR2SbXYs73dTaHM-jmWvzp_zEKpv6mXfdbq5wiiF_jaOTtAaw13WArIiuvg" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-prime-rib-big-band-tickets-120788795539</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks.
Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating
in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere,
and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on
entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one
person at a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Toronto) </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">http://www.coveinn.com</a></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Kingston
Downtown Business Association presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Kingston
Market Square, Kingston ON</span></b><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
September 19<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>6-7 pm – Head over Heels<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7:30-8:30 pm – River City Junction</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday,
September 26<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>6-7 pm – Savage Family band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7:30-8:30 pm – Big Mo & the blues
Mission</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Live
Blues returns to Kingston.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********</span></b><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">dmission
info: </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance tickets are available on </span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a>.</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It
seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright,
Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights
from September 4 Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
week Ottawa surpassed 3,000 lab-confirmed positive tests of COVID-19. More
young people are testing positive for COVID-19, however, we continue to see
positive results in all age groups and across the city.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recently,
Ottawa experienced a concerning increase in the number of persons being
diagnosed with COVID-19 linked to indoor gatherings (e.g. parties) and
behaviours that have demonstrated a relaxation of COVID-19 precautions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">New
testing site and when to get tested<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OPH
is currently recommending testing for people showing symptoms of COVID-19 and
people who are in close contact with someone who has tested positive for
COVID-19. Testing for students, teachers and school staff before returning to
school is generally not recommended if they do not have COVID-19
symptoms. A full list of symptoms can be found on our <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/shared-content/covid-19-testing-criteria.aspx#highrisk"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">website</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Earlier
today, The Ottawa Hospital in partnership with OPH and the City of Ottawa
opened a new COVID-19 drive-thru assessment centre on Coventry Road. This new
site will help increase testing capacity across the city. This is an
out-of-hospital testing site where people with <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/shared-content/assessment-centres.aspx#read"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">pre-booked appointments</span></a> can
get tested by a healthcare provider from their cars. Please note you must book
an appointment before visiting this site. More information is available
on <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/shared-content/assessment-centres.aspx"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">our website</span></a>. OPH and
healthcare partners are currently exploring additional access points for
testing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">As
we enter September, a month of new beginnings for many in our community, I am
reflecting on the last six months since COVID-19 arrived. In that time, we've
learned a lot and continue to learn new things every day. This is a new virus
and we've been doing our best to make the best decisions we can based on
rapidly evolving information. We know what works; we simply have to apply these
principles to new settings. We can avoid more drastic measures by keeping the
level of COVID-19 manageable. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I
am grateful for all who have helped with the return to school and the supports
they provide to students, families and the community. We must balance the
risk of COVID-19 transmission with mitigating other harms to the well-being of
children, youth, families, school staff and the broader community. We are all
impacted when people cannot rely on schools to support childhood development
and economic activity as we usually have.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
will get through this, Ottawa, and every one of us here at OPH will be there
with you every step of the way.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
text of September 4 Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="September-4-2020---Special-statement-fro"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: September-4-2020---Special-statement-fro;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">September 4, 2020 - Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: September-4-2020---Special-statement-fro;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: September-4-2020---Special-statement-fro;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to 11 pm – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Closed Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’
Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">La
Grange de la Gatineau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">80
Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance
on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts
in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements
would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer.
So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We
sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible
in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.grange.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.grange.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Steinway Grand Piano Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">From
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I'm
excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's
new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=c158c05f53&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a> if
not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!<br />
<br />
Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made
through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e80f72baf6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> and
those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for
Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the
piano!!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no
further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have
donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than
10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!<br />
<br />
Visit <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=32a7bb5a6e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> to
donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United
Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably
receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please send any questions about the
campaign to <a href="mailto:SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com</span></a>.
<br />
Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">****************************<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited
seating indoors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 13 – The Lionyls<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 20 – Roxanne Potvin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 27 – Girls To The
Front<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mondays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay <span style="color: red;">– NEW DAY starting Sep 9 –</span> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Terry
Gillespie Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Outdoors
if nice, indoors if not<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 10; 5 pm – 8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NO
COVER but Donations to the artists gratefully appreciated <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">A Special
Jamaican/African meal option will be added to the regular menu. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Call The Cove to reserve 613-273-3636</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Terry first got introduced to the Blues
in small Detroit clubs watching legends like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Muddy
Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He was the first trumpet player in an orchestra at the
time. He immediately self-taught himself the guitar and was good enough at a
young age that the Wolf asked him to join his band! <br />
<br />
He moved to Ottawa in the late ’60s and helped introduce the Blues to that
city. He also discovered Reggae at the same time and began fusing the two into
a unique sound which he maintains to this day. In the early ’70s he formed one
of Ottawa’s most popular bands of that era - Heaven’s Radio. <br />
<br />
In the ’80s Terry & his wife Kathy started spending their winters in
Jamaica - and still do to this day - where he is in large demand as a
multi-genre performer. For 6 months of the year you can find him and his band
playing at some of the coolest venues on the island. Terry loves to collaborate
with musicians of all different styles and genres bringing them together into a
distinctive blend with an almost hypnotic groove. <br />
<br />
He is joined for this gig by his old friend Peter Measroch (originally from
South Africa, now living in Montreal) on keyboards & tabla and Salah Adem
(originally from Eritrea now living in Ottawa) on African percussion. Terry on
vocals, guitar and harmonica. Come and listen to what Blues/Reggae/African
fusion sounds like!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Slim
Moore and The NewSoulProject LIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 11; 7:30 pm – 1:30 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
The HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 11; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-11"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-11</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
11-12</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Small
group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets:
<a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
11-12 – Duelling Pianos (</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey, Todd Huckabone)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the music scene in
Ottawa. Known as the Duelling Pianos, their musical ability and interactive
personalities have captivated audiences since they formed the group in 2002.<br />
<br />
With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar
to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music.
Playing a blend of requests from the audience, their blistering guitar and
piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments
have won over the crowds they perform for time after time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Beacon
Hill House Concerts presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Outdoor
Street Concert with Lynne Hansen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
the corner of Appleford and Steel St (street party permit in place)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 17 @ 7 pm; Donate-what-you-can</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">COVID
sucks, how about we have a fun community, family-friendly rock/folk concert? We
were able to secure Lynne Hanson to come and play a street concert right here
on the corner of Appleford and Steel St. It should be a blast!<br />
<br />
COVID Measures: We will be chalking out socially distanced "bubbles"
on the street where we would encourage you to stay with your bubble.<br />
So bring your lawn chairs and blankets and expect a great event!</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
"Too tough for folk and too blues influenced for country, LYNNE HANSON's
brand of "porch music with a little red dirt" can turn on a dime from
a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full-on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp
from one song to the next."<br />
"Lynne is a two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner"<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/outdoor-concert-lynne-hanson/341634370548819/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/s/outdoor-concert-lynne-hanson/341634370548819/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18-19, 26-27</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena Restaurant
in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard (Global
Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and Sheila
Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Celebrate
a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just
enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty
of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a
spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.<br />
<br />
Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities
included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18-19 – Rebecca Noelle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blessed
with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The
Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in
Germany.<br />
<br />
Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every
musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for
jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply
unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically
that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie
Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who
was named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC. <br />
<br />
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
The HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 17; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 18; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Budweiser
Zero Drive In Concert Series presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Sheepdogs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wesley
Clover Parks<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
September 19; doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8:30 pm; tickets $50-$100<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets on sale now: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2En5KSt%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0CbYI_EjAilDYl8HUTRFqrcTC9c39aK1-aB6GgXCe_lTBcduUpETP8Tk0&h=AT0GzUdNBF138ES_mZZmwf1FDPHOKeDivPAM00n_cVFTojVGu8ctLhSfHE9LAU7SeBaALbp3j6KyBZJLZmOW52fYlxtIqK1-WRtqf2VMPuo_qjdpizpTWQzSYJSq6lHMjishCMltWZNkk9eJbQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://bit.ly/2En5KSt</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
Please take note of the following event protocols: <br />
- Each vehicle ticket admits one standard passenger car (RVs and limousines NOT
permitted). <br />
- Each vehicle ticket permits two (2) vehicle occupants for entry to the event.
<br />
- If your car will contain more than two (2) occupants, each additional
occupant must have an ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT TICKET in order to be permitted entry
to the event. <br />
- Larger SUVs will be moved to the VERY BACK of the vehicle ticket's purchased
area. <br />
- Purchase your tickets online only. NO tickets will be sold at the box office.
<br />
- Keep your pets at home. <br />
- Stay in your vehicle EXCEPT to visit the concession or washrooms. <br />
- Keep 6 feet apart from others while outside your vehicle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Also,
we strongly encourage you to: <br />
- Wear a face covering while outside your vehicle. <br />
- Use the hand cleaning products provided at the concession and washrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Canada
Wide Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday,
September 22; 8 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
Tuesday, September 22, an hour after sundown, we are asking technicians,
suppliers and venues across the country to light the night red – raising
awareness for an industry that is still dark.<br />
<br />
Sign up for updates at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fliveeventcommunity.org%2Fredalert%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR03uW0B_Nbg93gSeWaMiQXHuHVISu4SL45gnGhkY5brDfe4K27Zzuz5eYk&h=AT3nNVxhXdCbhIrh3Hqu9vhkC5NsSxXbQzMenpKokoJqI4eWAuhcCbTSiqQwWPpnK1-erf6NCuPe4rI3cDKMi0zU_WwxlEuDAQaZFYnoF99VrD9ystJnehwD28TFnu2-FH-Rhg31l0XbJLpQQw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://liveeventcommunity.org/redalert</span></a><br />
And follow this page for local Ottawa/Gatineau announcements/details!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 24; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 25; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets
$30</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">You
can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU.
There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict
capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket
price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going
to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live
music venues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:<br />
- "HBD Hornettes!"<br />
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br />
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br />
- Your contact phone number</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Love,
The Hornettes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RSVP
here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Going
Away Party for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mark
& Esther Weatherbee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
September 27 @ 4:30 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Erth
Juce, Brandon Witters and other musical guests will be on hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks.
Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating
in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere,
and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just
on entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to
one person at a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Peterborough & Niagara ON)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.rickfines.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.rickfines.ca</span></a>
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.suzievinnick.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.suzievinnick.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Lunch & Show 1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Dinner & Show 7-10 pm <b><span style="color: red;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SOLD OUT</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful
harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they
have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won
multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their
6<sup>th</sup> visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kingston
Downtown Business Association presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kingston
Market Square, Kingston ON</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
September 12<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>6-7 pm – SonnySlide Maddams<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7:30-8:30 pm – Kim Pollard</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
September 19<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>6-7 pm – Head over Heels<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7:30-8:30 pm – River City Junction</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
September 26<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>6-7 pm – Savage Family band<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>7:30-8:30 pm – Big Mo & the blues
Mission</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Blues returns to Kingston.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">dmission
info: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Advance tickets are available on</span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It
seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-51528828532651725672020-09-02T15:14:00.003-04:002020-09-02T15:14:40.971-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 02 September 2020<p> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Highlights
from August 28 Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Temporary
Mask By-law<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
Wednesday this week, Ottawa City Council voted to extend the <a href="http://app05.ottawa.ca/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=7866&doctype=agenda&itemid=401542"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">temporary mask by-law</span></a> until
October 31. The by-law was also amended to include mandatory <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fottawapublichealth.ca%2Fmasks&data=02%7C01%7CSonia.Jean-Philippe%40ottawa.ca%7Cd77f6bc405974e12ea9e08d849ead98f%7Cdfcc033ddf874c6ea1b88eaa73f1b72e%7C0%7C0%7C637340620304081947&sdata=R3qP6UYRnFN%2FoxT%2FklMqBgoFFiDGD5%2BfyyCU39Gy%2BEQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Open new window to view masks"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">masks</span></a> in additional enclosed spaces, such as taxis and
rideshares, the common areas and shared services of condos, apartment and
multi-residential buildings, and the option of establishing mandatory mask
zones in crowded outdoor areas where physical distancing is difficult.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wearing
masks correctly helps control the spread of COVID-19 in our community and is
associated with less deaths. Since the original decision to implement the
temporary by-law on July 15, most residents of Ottawa have embraced masking
practices, and understand it is one of the tools we have to minimize COVID-19
transmission. These latest amendments were in response to public input about
gaps in protection in our community, and will help limit the spread of the
virus as children and youth go back to school, and businesses continue to
reopen. It is incredibly important to keep COVID-19 transmission as low as
possible in our community, to minimize the risk of it being introduced in schools
and long-term care homes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Masks should be well fitted, comfortable,
washed regularly, and properly put on, taken off and stored.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Masks
should also be used in addition to other protective measures, such as physical
distancing, hand washing, not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed
hands, and staying home if you are sick. Be sure to visit OPH’s <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/masks.aspx"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">FAQs and guidance about masks on our
website</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
remember that not everyone is able to wear a mask. We must continue to be kind
to each other as we navigate these difficult times.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">The majority of new people diagnosed with
COVID-19 are from close contacts and household transmission</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
data tells us we are not seeing COVID-19 transmission where people are wearing
masks – that is excellent news! To date, there have been no known outbreaks
directly linked to bars, restaurants, gym facilities or other business
establishments where people gather and where masks are currently mandated under
the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Where
we are seeing COVID-19 transmission is mostly linked to close contacts.
It includes settings such as your home, visiting loved ones or friends,
where familiarity and comfort make it easier to let your guard down. Remember
that anyone can be infected with COVID-19 and they may not know that they are
transmitting the virus – even your family and friends. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
text of August 28 Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D"></a><a name="August-28-2020--Special-statement-from-D"><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: August-28-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">August 28, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: August-28-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: August-28-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to 11 pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">August
calendar available at <a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close
Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Indoor
room not yet open.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’
Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">La
Grange de la Gatineau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">80
Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance
on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts
in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements
would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer.
So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We
sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible
in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.grange.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.grange.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Steinway Grand Piano Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">From
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I'm
excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's
new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=c158c05f53&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a> if
not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!<br />
<br />
Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made
through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e80f72baf6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> and
those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for
Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the
piano!!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no
further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have
donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than
10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!<br />
<br />
Visit <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=32a7bb5a6e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> to
donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United
Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably
receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please send any questions about the
campaign to <a href="mailto:SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com</span></a>.
<br />
Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">****************************<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited
seating indoors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b>Sunday, September 6 – Femme Vox<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 13 – The Lionyls<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 20 – Roxanne Potvin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday, September 27 – Girls To The
Front<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mondays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay <span style="color: red;">– WEDNESDAYS starting Sep 9 –</span> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 3; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-3"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-3</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">River
City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 3; 7 pm – 9 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Clean Sweep Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Brew Revolution patio, 6081 Hazeldean Road,
#11a<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Friday, September 4; 7 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Come out and enjoy a nice cool brew while listening
to some groovy blues and R&B live music featuring Denise Marion on lead
vocals and Larry Wayne Church on lead guitar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Suzie
Vinnick on the Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Old
Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road, Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 4; 6 pm – 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We’re
happy to have Suzie Vinnick back to the Old Church and this time, outside in
the fresh air and socially distanced. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. We open at 5 pm for
the bar and your wood-fired pizza order. Show starts at 6 pm.<br />
<br />
A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and
Blues singer Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, CFMA Award winner, and a
10-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist,
acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one
you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep,
deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she picks up that guitar is
so worth the show. Suzie’s latest album is a full band roots and blues
extravaganza entitled Shake The Love Around.<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic?fbclid=IwAR2B_YR87peH3ym7USb3bGXXi-4qMQIphy1KA-tR-Yup8JNFac5UgIGnTvA" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Garyslimmoore's Minto Park 56<sup>th</sup> Birthday
Barbeque Concert<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Minto Park, 2 locations (see below)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Sunday, September 6; 2 pm – 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Barbeque will be at 110 Cartier at the
corner of Waverly in the 25 × 40 ft asphalt driveway with seating spaced out
accordingly in step with Covid-19 rules.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The second location is Minto Park just one
block away, where we will be performing 3 LIVE shows that will start around
2:30 pm until 3:30 pm and another show at 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm and the 3rd and
final show from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We totally expect you to be equipped with a
fresh mask; if you forget it or simply haven't got one, we will have fresh
masks available. We will also have hand sanitizer on site.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We are charging $15 for a plate of food
plus music but if you want just music it's a $10 suggested fee, and if you want
just food it's also $10 for a plate. The menu will have 2 curry dishes (chicken
and beef), a Jambalaya, and 2 vegetarian dishes to be announced.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Chef Wayne Breezy is the chef of the day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Terry
Gillespie Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Outdoors
if nice, indoors if not<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 10; 5 pm – 8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NO
COVER but Donations to the artists gratefully appreciated <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">A Special
Jamaican/African meal option will be added to the regular menu. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Call The Cove to reserve 613-273-3636</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Terry first got introduced to the Blues
in small Detroit clubs watching legends like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Muddy
Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He was the first trumpet player in an orchestra at the
time. He immediately self-taught himself the guitar and was good enough at a
young age that the Wolf asked him to join his band! <br />
<br />
He moved to Ottawa in the late ’60s and helped introduce the Blues to that
city. He also discovered Reggae at the same time and began fusing the two into
a unique sound which he maintains to this day. In the early ’70s he formed one
of Ottawa’s most popular bands of that era - Heaven’s Radio. <br />
<br />
In the ’80s Terry & his wife Kathy started spending their winters in
Jamaica - and still do to this day - where he is in large demand as a
multi-genre performer. For 6 months of the year you can find him and his band
playing at some of the coolest venues on the island. Terry loves to collaborate
with musicians of all different styles and genres bringing them together into a
distinctive blend with an almost hypnotic groove. <br />
<br />
He is joined for this gig by his old friend Peter Measroch (originally from
South Africa, now living in Montreal) on keyboards & tabla and Salah Adem
(originally from Eritrea now living in Ottawa) on African percussion. Terry on
vocals, guitar and harmonica. Come and listen to what Blues/Reggae/African
fusion sounds like!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Slim
Moore and The NewSoulProject LIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 11; 7:30 pm – 1:30 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
The HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 11; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-11"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-11</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
11-12, 18-19, 26-27</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena Restaurant
in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard (Global
Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and Sheila
Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Celebrate
a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just
enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty
of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a
spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.<br />
<br />
Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities
included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
11-12 – Duelling Pianos (</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey, Todd Huckabone)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the music scene in
Ottawa. Known as the Duelling Pianos, their musical ability and interactive
personalities have captivated audiences since they formed the group in 2002.<br />
<br />
With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar
to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music.
Playing a blend of requests from the audience, their blistering guitar and
piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments
have won over the crowds they perform for time after time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18-19 – Rebecca Noelle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blessed
with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The
Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in
Germany.<br />
<br />
Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every
musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for
jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply
unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically
that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie
Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who
was named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC. <br />
<br />
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
The HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 17; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 18; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Budweiser
Zero Drive In Concert Series presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Sheepdogs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wesley
Clover Parks<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
September 19; doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8:30 pm; tickets $50-$100<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets on sale now: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2En5KSt%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0CbYI_EjAilDYl8HUTRFqrcTC9c39aK1-aB6GgXCe_lTBcduUpETP8Tk0&h=AT0GzUdNBF138ES_mZZmwf1FDPHOKeDivPAM00n_cVFTojVGu8ctLhSfHE9LAU7SeBaALbp3j6KyBZJLZmOW52fYlxtIqK1-WRtqf2VMPuo_qjdpizpTWQzSYJSq6lHMjishCMltWZNkk9eJbQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://bit.ly/2En5KSt</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
Please take note of the following event protocols: <br />
- Each vehicle ticket admits one standard passenger car (RVs and limousines NOT
permitted). <br />
- Each vehicle ticket permits two (2) vehicle occupants for entry to the event.
<br />
- If your car will contain more than two (2) occupants, each additional
occupant must have an ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT TICKET in order to be permitted entry
to the event. <br />
- Larger SUVs will be moved to the VERY BACK of the vehicle ticket's purchased
area. <br />
- Purchase your tickets online only. NO tickets will be sold at the box office.
<br />
- Keep your pets at home. <br />
- Stay in your vehicle EXCEPT to visit the concession or washrooms. <br />
- Keep 6 feet apart from others while outside your vehicle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Also,
we strongly encourage you to: <br />
- Wear a face covering while outside your vehicle. <br />
- Use the hand cleaning products provided at the concession and washrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Canada
Wide Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday,
September 22; 8 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
Tuesday, September 22, an hour after sundown, we are asking technicians,
suppliers and venues across the country to light the night red – raising
awareness for an industry that is still dark.<br />
<br />
Sign up for updates at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fliveeventcommunity.org%2Fredalert%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR03uW0B_Nbg93gSeWaMiQXHuHVISu4SL45gnGhkY5brDfe4K27Zzuz5eYk&h=AT3nNVxhXdCbhIrh3Hqu9vhkC5NsSxXbQzMenpKokoJqI4eWAuhcCbTSiqQwWPpnK1-erf6NCuPe4rI3cDKMi0zU_WwxlEuDAQaZFYnoF99VrD9ystJnehwD28TFnu2-FH-Rhg31l0XbJLpQQw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://liveeventcommunity.org/redalert</span></a><br />
And follow this page for local Ottawa/Gatineau announcements/details!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 24; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26; <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets
$30</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">You
can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU.
There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict
capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket
price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going
to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live
music venues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:<br />
- "HBD Hornettes!"<br />
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br />
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br />
- Your contact phone number</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Love,
The Hornettes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RSVP
here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
Duelling Pianos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 25; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25</span></a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks.
Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating
in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere,
and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just
on entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to
one person at a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the
channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Peterborough & Niagara ON)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.rickfines.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.rickfines.ca</span></a>
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.suzievinnick.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.suzievinnick.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Lunch & Show 1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Dinner & Show 7-10 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful
harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they
have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won
multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their
6<sup>th</sup> visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
AWARDS VOTING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2020
Blues Blast Music Awards</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music
critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers,
musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in
Blues music in twelve categories.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list
below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced">http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fan
voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues <b>until
September 5</b>, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only
vote one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed
as part of the voting process on our website.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest FREE
weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers located
in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.BluesBlastMagazine.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Cinema<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hot
buttered popcorn!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It's
the most explosive news out of the ByTowne since we popped our first kernel:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Members now get a 10% discount at the snack bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Members
have always saved at the box office, but now you can save twice.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">dmission
info: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Advance tickets are available on</span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would
publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati
Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and
readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders.
It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-14589541767621457942020-08-26T18:27:00.003-04:002020-08-26T18:27:14.578-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 26 August 2020<div style="text-align: left;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************</span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dr.
Vera Etches - Presentation to City Council<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">As
Ottawa continues to see a spike in COVID-19 cases, Ottawa's top doctor says
Ottawa Public Health has found no COVID-19 outbreaks linked to restaurants,
bars, gyms and riding on OC Transpo buses and trains.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">During
a presentation to Council, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches said close
household contacts with confirmed cases of COVID-19 is the biggest risk factor
for COVID-19 transmission in August.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">"I
think on a whole, is where people come within two metres of others without
masks being used," said Dr. Etches Wednesday morning about the risk
factors for COVID-19 transmission. "We are not seeing outbreaks in
settings where people are wearing masks."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dr.
Etches told Council that while outbreaks were the number one transmission for
COVID-19 since the start of pandemic in mid-March, close contacts with
confirmed cases in the household has become the main transmission source of
COVID-19 in August.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">"The
biggest risk factor for people is the close contacts that we have," said
Dr. Etches. "We know that we aren't picking up every person who's infected
with COVID-19 because not everyone realizes they're sick enough that it's
warranted to go for a test," said Dr. Etches.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">"I
would say there is a possibility that our data just isn't showing some of the
links that are happening in these places. It is encouraging that of the people
who have tested positive for COVID-19, we haven't been able to link that to
transmission in a bar, a restaurant or a gym."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dr.
Etches warns that bars, restaurants and gyms are "high risk settings"
for COVID-19 transmission. "So the opportunity is there if people aren't
following the measures that we've put in place to do things differently in
those venues. Stay seated, to wear a mask when you're not eating or drinking –
these things do make a difference."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/no-covid-19-outbreaks-linked-to-ottawa-bars-restaurants-gyms-riding-on-oc-transpo-dr-etches-1.5080106">https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/no-covid-19-outbreaks-linked-to-ottawa-bars-restaurants-gyms-riding-on-oc-transpo-dr-etches-1.5080106</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
text of Latest Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">August 21, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: August-21-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to 11 pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">August
calendar available at <a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close
Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Indoor
room not yet open.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’
Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">La
Grange de la Gatineau<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">80
Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance
on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts
in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements
would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer.
So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We
sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible
in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.grange.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.grange.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Steinway Grand Piano Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">From
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">I'm
excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's
new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=c158c05f53&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a> if
not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!<br />
<br />
Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made
through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e80f72baf6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> and
those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for
Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the
piano!!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no
further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have
donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than
10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!<br />
<br />
Visit <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=32a7bb5a6e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> to
donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United
Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably
receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please send any questions about the
campaign to <a href="mailto:SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com</span></a>.
<br />
Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">****************************<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Limited
seating indoors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
August 30 @ 2 pm – Lynn Miles </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">on Side Door.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Virtual
tickets coming soon. Venue Tickets available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mondays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay <span style="color: red;">– NEW DAY –</span> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Backyard
Dinner + Live Music<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brookstreet
Hotel, <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
August 27; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95
(at the door); subject to tax</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3 –course menu and live music.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
out the dinner and show package - <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-aug-27"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/www\.brookstreethotel\.com\/buy\/dinner-music-aug-27\0022 ";">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-aug-27</span></span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
review the FAQ before ordering … <a href="https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Miss
Emily Band<br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">w</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ith</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"> Opening Act
Special Guest Frank Ryan</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Outdoors on the lawn with the big stage</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Thursday & Friday, August 27-28; rain dates – Sunday, August 30<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">5 pm – 9 pm - dinner & show; $70 per
person + HST + gratuity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity (100)<br />
Call The Cove to reserve </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues * Soul * R&</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">B<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Born
and raised in Prince Edward Country, Miss Emily Fennell started her career
at age 12 singing her way around county fairs in southern Ontario winning
competition after competition with her incredible voice and delivery. By 15 she
already had a strong following in Canada, the US and the UK. In 2011 she opened
for The Tragically Hip and began a relationship that would change her career
and remains tight to this day. “In Between”, her 5th album, features Gord
Sinclair and Rob Baker from The Hip and takes you on a musical journey through
the Blues clubs of Memphis, the Jazz cool avenues of NYC and funky block
parties in Motown. There’s also an added cool connection between Miss Emily and
The Cove – Manager Seamus Cowan who is also a very accomplished musician –
plays bass in her band. <br />
<a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=ac970fe797&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.themissemily.com</span></a><br />
<a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=811409a13e&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jeg-Xk5IxE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Play
Music on the Porch Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Worldwide<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 29; 10 am – 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(always
the last Saturday in August)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What
if for one day everything stopped …<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">and
we all just listened to the music.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jack
de Keyzer Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hy-Hope
Farm, Whitby ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
August 30 @ noon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Clean Sweep Duo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Brew Revolution patio, 6081 Hazeldean Road,
#11a<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Friday, September 4; 7 pm – 10 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Come out and enjoy a nice cool brew while
listening to some groovy blues and R&B live music featuring Denise Marion
on lead vocals and Larry Wayne Church on lead guitar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Suzie
Vinnick on the Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Old
Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road, Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 4; 6 pm – 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We’re
happy to have Suzie Vinnick back to the Old Church and this time, outside in
the fresh air and socially distanced. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. We open at 5 pm for
the bar and your wood-fired pizza order. Show starts at 6 pm.<br />
<br />
A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and
Blues singer Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, CFMA Award winner, and a
10-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist,
acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one
you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep,
deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she picks up that guitar is
so worth the show. Suzie’s latest album is a full band roots and blues
extravaganza entitled Shake The Love Around.<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic?fbclid=IwAR2B_YR87peH3ym7USb3bGXXi-4qMQIphy1KA-tR-Yup8JNFac5UgIGnTvA" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Garyslimmoore's Minto Park 56<sup>th</sup> Birthday
Barbeque Concert<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Minto Park, 2 locations (see below)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Sunday, September 6; 2 pm – 8 pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Barbeque will be at 110 Cartier at the
corner of Waverly in the 25 × 40 ft asphalt driveway with seating spaced out
accordingly in step with Covid-19 rules.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The second location is Minto Park just one
block away, where we will be performing 3 LIVE shows that will start around
2:30 pm until 3:30 pm and another show at 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm and the 3rd and
final show from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We totally expect you to be equipped with a
fresh mask; if you forget it or simply haven't got one, we will have fresh
masks available. We will also have hand sanitizer on site.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We are charging $15 for a plate of food
plus music but if you want just music it's a $10 suggested fee, and if you want
just food it's also $10 for a plate. The menu will have 2 curry dishes (chicken
and beef), a Jambalaya, and 2 vegetarian dishes to be announced.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Chef Wayne Breezy is the chef of the day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Terry
Gillespie Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Outdoors
if nice, indoors if not<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
September 10; 5 pm – 8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NO
COVER but Donations to the artists gratefully appreciated <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">A Special
Jamaican/African meal option will be added to the regular menu. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Call The Cove to reserve 613-273-3636</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Terry first got introduced to the Blues
in small Detroit clubs watching legends like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Muddy
Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He was the first trumpet player in an orchestra at the
time. He immediately self-taught himself the guitar and was good enough at a
young age that the Wolf asked him to join his band! <br />
<br />
He moved to Ottawa in the late ’60s and helped introduce the Blues to that
city. He also discovered Reggae at the same time and began fusing the two into
a unique sound which he maintains to this day. In the early ’70s he formed one
of Ottawa’s most popular bands of that era - Heaven’s Radio. <br />
<br />
In the ’80s Terry & his wife Kathy started spending their winters in
Jamaica - and still do to this day - where he is in large demand as a
multi-genre performer. For 6 months of the year you can find him and his band
playing at some of the coolest venues on the island. Terry loves to collaborate
with musicians of all different styles and genres bringing them together into a
distinctive blend with an almost hypnotic groove. <br />
<br />
He is joined for this gig by his old friend Peter Measroch (originally from
South Africa, now living in Montreal) on keyboards & tabla and Salah Adem
(originally from Eritrea now living in Ottawa) on African percussion. Terry on
vocals, guitar and harmonica. Come and listen to what Blues/Reggae/African
fusion sounds like!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Slim
Moore and The NewSoulProject LIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
September 11; 7:30 pm – 1:30 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
11-12, 18-19, 26-27</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena Restaurant
in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard (Global
Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and Sheila
Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Celebrate
a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just
enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty
of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a
spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.<br />
<br />
Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities
included).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
11-12 – Duelling Pianos (</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey, Todd Huckabone)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the music scene in
Ottawa. Known as the Duelling Pianos, their musical ability and interactive
personalities have captivated audiences since they formed the group in 2002.<br />
<br />
With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar
to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music.
Playing a blend of requests from the audience, their blistering guitar and
piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments
have won over the crowds they perform for time after time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18-19 – Rebecca Noelle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blessed
with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The
Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in
Germany.<br />
<br />
Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every
musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for
jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply
unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically
that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie
Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who
was named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC. <br />
<br />
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26; <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets
$30</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">You
can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU.
There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict
capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket
price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going
to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live
music venues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:<br />
- "HBD Hornettes!"<br />
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br />
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br />
- Your contact phone number</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Love,
The Hornettes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RSVP
here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks.
Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating
in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere,
and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just
on entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to
one person at a time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit
the channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">September
18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Peterborough & Niagara ON)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.rickfines.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.rickfines.ca</span></a>
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.suzievinnick.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.suzievinnick.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Lunch & Show 1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Dinner & Show 7-10 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful
harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they
have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won
multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their
6<sup>th</sup> visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A
2019 Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played
BOTR twice over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold
Out both times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar
backed by her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO
World Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour
from Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford
St downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
AWARDS VOTING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2020
Blues Blast Music Awards</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music
critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers,
musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in
Blues music in twelve categories.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list
below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced">http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fan
voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues <b>until
September 5</b>, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only
vote one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed
as part of the voting process on our website.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest
FREE weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers
located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.BluesBlastMagazine.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bytowne
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hot
buttered popcorn!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It's
the most explosive news out of the ByTowne since we popped our first kernel:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ByTowne
Members now get a 10% discount at the snack bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Members
have always saved at the box office, but now you can save twice.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Flash
it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10%
off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">A<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">dmission
info: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Advance tickets are available on</span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would
publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati
Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and
readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders.
It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-661343340910097792020-08-19T12:04:00.000-04:002020-08-19T12:04:14.541-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 19 August 2020<p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">has
moved back to an approximate weekly frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
<a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><a name="July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Highlights from August
14 Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></p>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="mso-bookmark: July-24--Special-statement-from-Dr-Brent;"></span>
</span><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Working
with businesses and employers <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Further
to the guidance provided on our website and in the City’s <a href="https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents/files/business_reopening_toolkit_en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Business Reopening
Toolkit</span></a> we are looking at additional ways to help decrease
community transmission. We are encouraging all local businesses to actively
screen their employees, use customer and employee logs and promote mask
use in areas not covered by the City‘s Temporary Mask By-law. And, we
are hosting a series of Business Reopening Workshops to provide
sector-specific considerations for a safer reopening, covering off topics such
as health and safety guidelines, planning for physical distancing, use of cloth
masks and industry specific issues. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We
will continue to monitor workplace and business settings and provide further
guidance and information as required. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s
OK to not be OK <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">COVID-19
has impacted everyone differently, but we are consistently hearing about
the negative mental health impacts from business
owners, employers and employees, parents, children and
youth and older adults. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It
is OK not be OK. Please continue to check <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/mental-health-and-covid-19.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">OPH’s webpage for
mental health resources</span></a> for all ages. Let’s help each other
through these hard times. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ottawa,
you are doing a great job! With every precaution you take, we are one step
closer to limiting the transmission of COVID-19. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Full
text of Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a name="August-14-2020--Special-statement-from-D"></a><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark: August-14-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">August 14, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: August-14-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: August-14-2020--Special-statement-from-D;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LOCAL VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Noon
to 11 pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">August
calendar available at <a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Two
patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close
Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Indoor
room not yet open.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rainbow
Bistro <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">D’Arcy
McGee’s<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">44
Sparks Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our
dining rooms are now open and we're ready to serve you! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week!</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing.
To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or
email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the
artists’ Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tuesday
– Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">La
Grange de la Gatineau<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">80
Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance
on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts
in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements
would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer.
So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We
sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible
in 2021.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.grange.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.grange.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Southminster United Church<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Steinway Grand Piano Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">From
Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm
excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's
new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=c158c05f53&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">here</span></a> if
not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!<br />
<br />
Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made
through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e80f72baf6&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> and
those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for
Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the
piano!!</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If
you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no
further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have
donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than
10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!<br />
<br />
Visit <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=32a7bb5a6e&e=80de21049c" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Canadahelps.org</span></a> to
donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United
Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably
receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Please send any questions about the
campaign to </span><a href="mailto:SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank">SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com</a><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!<br />
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">WEEKLY EVENTS
<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Limited
seating indoors.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sunday,
August 23 – Riishi Von Rex<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sunday,
August 30 @ 2 pm – Lynn Miles </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">on Side Door.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Virtual
tickets coming soon. Venue Tickets available.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mondays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Karaoke
Mondaze<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Al
Tambay<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tuesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Heart
& Crown, <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every
Tuesday (10 pm) in August <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thursdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">John
Carroll<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Al
Tambay Duo<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturdays,
1-4 pm; weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Come
join us on the patio! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">EVENTS THIS
WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blues
Night with River City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday,
August 21; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm</span></span></b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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. <br />
<a href="http://rivercityjunction.com/?fbclid=IwAR22WQAhruDWUU3I4GcBMXZ_Fh6rE35a7r1JVRiuZsE34SFplVA7_wL_MqM" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://rivercityjunction.com</span></a><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Clint
Everson<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Royal Oak, Beechwood, 1 Beechwood Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday,
August 21; 7 pm – 11 pm</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ottawa
singer-songwriter Clint Everson brings his eclectic, blues-soaked music to The
Royal Oak - Beechwood on Friday August 21 at 7 pm.<br />
<br />
Health and safety measures for COVID-19 in effect. Contact bar management for
details.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/290007402268547"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/290007402268547</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Al
Lerman<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Missing
In Action Tour"<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday,
August 22; 5 pm – 7 pm; $20</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bluesman Al
Lerman is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and
leader of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a
solid career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar
and rack harmonica. An engaging and skilled artist with a dry wit to boot, he
is regarded among the top harmonica players in the country.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We’re
happy to have Al return to the Old Church, this time we’ll be outside in the
fresh air, practicing social distancing, serving wood fired pizza and
having a good time. Bring your mask (or we can provide one) and be sure to let
us know how many will sit at your table.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://oldchurch.ca/summer-patio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">REGISTRATION</span></a> is required, but you can donate ($20
suggested) at the gate. We’re open at 5pm. Music at 6pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Music
By The Bay Live presents<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bill
Durst and VOODOO Pawn Shop<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Pines, Uxbridge, ON – Outdoor Event<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday,
August 22 @ 4 pm (gates 3 pm)<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">$45 Advance + $3.00 Ticketing Fee
(subject to HST)<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">No sales accepted at the gate. BYOB +
Garbage-Free Picnic.</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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-1980’s 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 full length CDs: The Wharncliffe
Sessions (’05), The Great Willy Mammoth (’09), Bill Durst Live (‘12) and Hard
And Heavy (’13) Good Good Lovin (’15).</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">VOODOO
Pawn Shop delivers ‘In Your Face Blues’ by pawning old blues standards and
reassembling new blues stylings with an edge. Mirek Lalas on keys, Paul Murray
on drums & backing vocals, Rafael Minassian on bass & backing vocals,
Ted Wright on lead vocals & harmonica and Wolf Endlicher on lead guitar,
this collaborative delivers blues-with-an-edge. Influences include Eric Clapton,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Cream, ZZ TOP, Jimi Hendrix,
Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">RAIN
OR SHINE EVENT - Although we have plenty of seating, it’s a good idea to bring
lawn chairs & shelter from the sun (not rain!)</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This
picnic is for the purpose of a Great Time. All Proceeds to Music Therapy at
Sick Kids!<br />
<a href="http://www.musicbythebaylive.com%20/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.musicbythebaylive.com </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">****************************<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Miss
Emily Band<br />
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">w</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">ith</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Opening Act
Special Guest Frank Ryan</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Outdoors on the lawn with the big stage</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Thursday & Friday, August 27-28; rain dates – Sunday, August 30<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5 pm – 9 pm - dinner & show; $70 per
person + HST + gratuity<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity (100)<br />
Call The Cove to reserve </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">613-273-3636</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Blues * Soul * R&</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">B<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Born
and raised in Prince Edward Country Miss Emily Fennell started her career
at age 12 singing her way around county fairs in southern Ontario winning
competition after competition with her incredible voice and delivery. By 15 she
already had a strong following in Canada, the US and the UK. In 2011 she opened
for The Tragically Hip and began a relationship that would change her career
and remains tight to this day. “In Between”, her 5th album, features Gord
Sinclair and Rob Baker from The Hip and takes you on a musical journey through
the Blues clubs of Memphis, the Jazz cool avenues of NYC and funky block
parties in Motown. There’s also an added cool connection between Miss Emily and
The Cove – Manager Seamus Cowan who is also a very accomplished musician –
plays bass in her band. <br />
<a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=ac970fe797&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.themissemily.com</span></a><br />
<a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=811409a13e&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jeg-Xk5IxE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jack
de Keyzer Duo<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hy-Hope
Farm, Whitby ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sunday,
August 30 @ noon<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Suzie
Vinnick on the Patio<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Old
Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road, Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday,
September 4; 6 pm – 8 pm</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We’re
happy to have Suzie Vinnick back to the Old Church and this time, outside in
the fresh air and socially distanced. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. We open at 5 pm for
the bar and your wood-fired pizza order. Show starts at 6 pm.<br />
<br />
A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and
Blues singer Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, CFMA Award winner, and a
10-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist,
acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one
you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep,
deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she picks up that guitar is
so worth the show. Suzie’s latest album is a full band roots and blues
extravaganza entitled Shake The Love Around.<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic?fbclid=IwAR2B_YR87peH3ym7USb3bGXXi-4qMQIphy1KA-tR-Yup8JNFac5UgIGnTvA" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.youtube.com/suzievinnickmusic</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/735454767255428/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Terry
Gillespie Trio<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Outdoors
if nice, indoors if not<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thursday,
September 10; 5 pm – 8 pm <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">NO
COVER but Donations to the artists gratefully appreciated <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0cm;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A Special
Jamaican/African meal option will be added to the regular menu. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Call The Cove to reserve 613-273-3636</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Terry first got introduced to the Blues
in small Detroit clubs watching legends like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Muddy
Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He was the first trumpet player in an orchestra at the
time. He immediately self-taught himself the guitar and was good enough at a
young age that the Wolf asked him to join his band! <br />
<br />
He moved to Ottawa in the late ’60s and helped introduce the Blues to that
city. He also discovered Reggae at the same time and began fusing the two into
a unique sound which he maintains to this day. In the early ’70s he formed one
of Ottawa’s most popular bands of that era - Heaven’s Radio. <br />
<br />
In the ’80s Terry & his wife Kathy started spending their winters in
Jamaica - and still do to this day - where he is in large demand as a
multi-genre performer. For 6 months of the year you can find him and his band
playing at some of the coolest venues on the island. Terry loves to collaborate
with musicians of all different styles and genres bringing them together into a
distinctive blend with an almost hypnotic groove. <br />
<br />
He is joined for this gig by his old friend Peter Measroch (originally from
South Africa, now living in Montreal) on keyboards & tabla and Salah Adem
(originally from Eritrea now living in Ottawa) on African percussion. Terry on
vocals, guitar and harmonica. Come and listen to what Blues/Reggae/African
fusion sounds like!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One
Way Out<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A
Salute to the Allman Brothers Band<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday
& Saturday, September 11-12; <a name="_Hlk46862373">shows at 7 pm &
10:30 pm<o:p></o:p></a></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets are $15/ person: e-transfer: </span></b></span><a href="mailto:rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Barrelhouse has reformed as One Way Out and will be returning to the storied
stage of the Rainbow Bistro (hurrah)!<br />
<br />
One Way Out is a retrospective spanning the history of the Allman Brothers from
the "Duane" era through to the final version of the band featuring
Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. From Statesboro to Midnight Rider to Whipping
Post, One Way Out plays all your favourite Allmans tunes.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/One-Way-Out-A-salute-to-the-Allman-Brothers-Band-300262123972801/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/One-Way-Out-A-salute-to-the-Allman-Brothers-Band-300262123972801/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Chef's Table<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">September
11-12, 18-19, 26-27</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and
musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of
Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in
collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena
Restaurant in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard
(Global Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and
Sheila Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Celebrate
a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just
enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty
of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a
spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.<br />
<br />
Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities
included).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tickets:
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L">https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L</a></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">September
11-12 – Duelling Pianos (</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey, Todd Huckabone)</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the music scene in
Ottawa. Known as the Duelling Pianos, their musical ability and interactive
personalities have captivated audiences since they formed the group in 2002.<br />
<br />
With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar
to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music.
Playing a blend of requests from the audience, their blistering guitar and
piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments
have won over the crowds they perform for time after time.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">September
18-19 – Rebecca Noelle<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blessed
with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The
Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in
Germany.<br />
<br />
Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every
musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for
jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply
unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically
that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie
Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who
was named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC. <br />
<br />
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26; <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: 36.0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets
$30</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You
can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU.
There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict
capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We
are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket
price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going
to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live
music venues.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:<br />
- "HBD Hornettes!"<br />
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br />
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br />
- Your contact phone number</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Love,
The Hornettes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">RSVP
here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“COVID
FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a
month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we
will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring
(April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great
“sit-and-listen” Blues.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Full
COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity
(half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the
artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks.
Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating
in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere,
and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just
on entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to
one person at a time.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plated
meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All
surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these
safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of
course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor
gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other
hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing
required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given
the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well-priced
accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want
to stay overnight.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ADDED
BONUS!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a>
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee). <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge)
for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the
artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit
the channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our
16<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Season!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2
Shows per Engagement</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">September
18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Peterborough & Niagara ON)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.rickfines.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.rickfines.ca</span></a>
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="http://www.suzievinnick.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.suzievinnick.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*
Lunch & Show 1-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">*
Dinner & Show 7-10 pm</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Two
of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful
harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they
have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won
multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their
6<sup>th</sup> visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&amp;list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Toronto) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A
2019 Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played
BOTR twice over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold
Out both times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar
backed by her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&amp;list=RD05cuK3wrid4&amp;index=2</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PROCEEDS
TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Ottawa) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PROCEEDS
TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO
World Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour
from Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford
St downtown overlooking the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For
more information visit <a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All
Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All
future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BLUES
AWARDS VOTING<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2020
Blues Blast Music Awards</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In
early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music
critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers,
musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in
Blues music in twelve categories.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list
below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced">http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced</a></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fan
voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues <b>until
September 5</b>, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only
vote one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed
as part of the voting process on our website.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The
Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest
FREE weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers
located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.BluesBlastMagazine.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bytowne
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nothing
in the COVID era is 100% guaranteed virus-free, but I'm pretty sure that the
precautions put in place at the ByTowne will make your movie experience safe,
relaxing and enjoyable. Concession stand is now open.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For
movie listings: <a href="https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar">https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Book
tickets at <a href="https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><span style="mso-field-code: " HYPERLINK \0022https\:\/\/ticketing\.useast\.veezi\.com\/sessions\/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm\0022 ";">https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1074
Bank Street</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Weekly
schedule: <a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A<span style="font-size: 10pt;">dmission
info: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/">https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Advance tickets are available on</span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-mayfair-theatre-30807946530"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Event Brite</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 10pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;"><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival
E-Guide</span></a> (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br />
<br />
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would
publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati
Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and
readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders.
It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With Carolyn
Fe</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">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. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="tab-stops: 163.05pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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If you are going to be participating in such an activity this weekend with people outside your social circle, please assess your risk and ask yourself how you can make the activity safer. This means keeping visits shorter and outdoors, wearing a mask inside and outside if you can’t physically distance, washing your hands often and avoiding touching your face. Make it a habit to carry hand sanitizer in your pocket or your purse. Avoid sharing food or drinks – bring your own. Avoid handshakes and embracing others. If you’re uncomfortable, leave. And if you’re sick, please stay home. <br /><br />This continues to be a community effort. We know sustaining behaviour change isn’t easy and I want to thank everyone for their individual efforts in adapting to this new normal. I know we have what it takes to flatten the curve again. <br /><br />Full text of Special Statement <br /><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx">July 31, 2020 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches</a> <br />*************************** <br />LOCAL VENUES <br />**************************** <br />Irene’s Pub <br />885 Bank Street <br />Noon to 11 pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. <br />Noon to midnight – Friday, Saturday. <br />Live Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook Page. <br /><br />Safety procedures: Extra cleaning. Plexiglass barricade to be installed at the bar. Table service only. Reduced capacity to ensure physical distancing. Cashless transactions. Staff in PPE. Masks mandatory except when seated at tables. <br /><a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/">www.irenespub.ca</a> <br />********** <br />LIVE! On Elgin <br />220 Elgin Street, 2nd floor <br />August calendar available at <a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/">www.liveonelgin.com</a> <br /><br />Safety procedures: Capacity reduced by two-thirds to 27 to ensure physical distancing. Tickets to be sold in groups of four or five to fill available tables. You must buy tickets with other members of your bubble. Cashless transactions. Masks mandatory. <br />********** <br />Chateau Lafayette <br />42 York Street <br />Two patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio. <br />Indoor room not yet open. <br /><br />Safety procedures: Staff in custom, washable masks made from old Laf T-shirts. Extra cleaning. Table service only. Reduced capacity. Masks mandatory if not seated. Adjustable Plexiglass barricade for indoor stage. <br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</a> <br />********** <br />Brass Monkey <br />250A Greenbank Road <br />Currently booking only Fridays and Saturdays <br /><br />Safety procedures: Extra cleaning. Capacity reduced to maximum of 50 to ensure physical distancing. Advance tickets strongly recommended. Staff in PPE. <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/">https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/</a> <br />********** <br />Rainbow Bistro <br />76 Murray Street <br /><br />Due to covid restrictions of 50 people, our new normal for the weekends will be a 7 pm show, and a 10:15 pm show. All the tables, chairs, bathrooms, etc. will be sanitized in between shows. <br /><br />Help us get organized - if you know you're coming, let us know! Buy your tickets in advance, organize with your friends. Help us help you be as safe as can be. <br /><br />Tickets may be purchased by sending an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com <br /><br />Be well, hope to see you soon! <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a> <br />********** <br />Atomic Rooster <br />303 Bank Street <br />Open Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late <br />Open Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late <br /><br />Check for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page: <br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</a> <br />********** <br />D’Arcy McGee’s <br />44 Sparks Street <br /><br />Good news! Our dining rooms are now open and we're ready to serve you! <br />**************************** <br />AREA VENUES <br />**************************** <br />The Cove Inn Patio <br />Westport, ON <br />The Cove Patio is open 7 days a week! <br /><br />Takeout and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing. To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon! <br /><br />Live music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’ Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br /><br />We welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out of our town! Thanks for your continued support! <br /><a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">www.coveinn.com</a> <br />********** <br />Juke Joint Soul Kitchen <br />3740 Carp Road, Carp ON <br /><br />We are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <br /><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</a> <br />********** <br />Swan on the Rideau <br />2730 River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON <br />Tuesday – Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays. <br /><br />The Swan team has implemented comprehensive Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe. With this in mind, we ask that you are patient and understand that service will be slower than it was before COVID 19. We are doing the best that we can at this time and hope our customers are understanding!<br /><br /> PLEASE RESPECT SOCIAL DISTANCING. <br /><br />Remain 6 ft from others not in your social bubble. <br />Remain seated at your designated table. <br />Wear a mask when you are unable to distance or remain seated. <br />Our tables are spaced accordingly and therefore they can’t be moved or grouped.<br /><br /> Our staff is working as a team. In order to minimize risks, there are servers and bussers. Servers will take your orders and bring you drinks and food. Bussers will clear empty glasses and plates. Servers will not bus, and bussers will not serve. This may mean your service is slower than you are accustomed to. Please be patient. <br /><br />Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo located at the entrance to the patio. <br /><a href="https://theswanontherideau.com/">https://theswanontherideau.com/</a> <br />********** <br />La Grange de la Gatineau <br />80 Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC <br /><br />The team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer. So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible in 2021. <br /><br />Follow us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts. <br />We hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site! <br /><a href="http://www.grange.ca/">www.grange.ca</a> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/">https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/</a> <br />**************************** <br />Southminster United Church <br />Steinway Grand Piano Campaign <br />**************************** <br />From Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church: <br /><br />I'm excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=c158c05f53&e=80de21049c">here</a> if not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!<br /> <br /> Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made through <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=e80f72baf6&e=80de21049c">Canadahelps.org</a> and those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the piano!! <br /><br />If you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than 10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!<br /> <br /> Visit <a href="https://southminsterconcerts.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c73b38a498f6fff5a215627ca&id=32a7bb5a6e&e=80de21049c">Canadahelps.org</a> to donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.<br /><br />Please send any questions about the campaign to <a href="mailto:SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com">SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com</a>. <br /> Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!<br /> **************************** <br />WEEKLY EVENTS <br />**************************** <br />Sunday Sessions @ 8 pm <br />Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street <br />Limited seating indoors. <br />Sunday, August 9 – The Beeched Wailer <br />Sunday, August 16 – Kimberly Sunstrum <br />Sunday, August 23 – Riishi Von Rex <br /><br />Sunday, August 30 @ 2 pm – Lynn Miles on Side Door. <br />Virtual tickets coming soon. Venue Tickets available. <br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lynn-miles-tickets-115296252194</a> <br />********** <br />Karaoke Mondaze <br />Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street <br />Every Monday (10 pm-2 am) <br /><br />With mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.) <br />********** <br />Al Tambay <br />South Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON <br />Tuesdays, 6-8 pm <br /><br />All will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat have a beverage and enjoy some blues too! <br /><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</a> <br />********** <br />Peter Newsom & Peter Brown <br />Waterfront Gastropub, Carleton Place ON <br />Wednesdays & Saturdays <br /><br />The safely-socially-distancing music continues. Guitarist/singer Peter Newsom and Peter Brown on keys will be playing on the patio at The Waterfront Gastropub in Carleton Place Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm, playing a healthy 12 feet from the nearest patron. The Gastropub has been renovated and looks great. We'll be there on Saturdays and Wednesdays. <br /><br />Please join us - from a distance. <br /><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</a> <br />********** <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg">Rock Star Karaoke</a> with Jamie <br />Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street <br />Every Thursday (10 pm-2 am), starting August 6<br /> <br /> Here are some of the new mandatory rules that will have to be followed while inside restaurants/bars:<br /> 1. When entering the premise, you will be required to wear a mask. (Once you're seated at your table you may remove your mask.)<br /> 2. When leaving your table for any reason you will be required to wear your mask.<br /> 3. Drinks MUST stay at your table at ALL times. (You will not be allowed to walk around with a drink in your hand at this phase unfortunately.)<br /> 4. Remember to respect others distance while inside the premise. (Stay at least 2 meters apart)<br /> 5. It is suggested to stay within your social circle at your table. (You cannot table hop and stand around the premise at this phase unfortunately)<br /> 6. We have Hand Sanitizer available for customers. (We also sanitize everything after customer use<br /> {Max Capacity of 50 People and will have tables spaced out for social distancing}<br /> <br /> Rules for Karaoke:<br /> 1. Be sure to wear your mask to the stage and keep your distance from others on the way up. (When you’re behind our Plexi Glass Singing Shield you will be allowed to remove your mask to sing if you choose.)<br /> 2. We will have (No Touch) microphones provided on stands that the host will adjust to the singer’s height and will be sanitized after every use. (If you choose, you may bring your own microphone.)<br /> 3. Hand Sanitizer will also be available for you to use before you sing.<br /> 4. No Duets at this phase unfortunately. (Only the host and one singer should be on the stage.)<br /> 5. You will not be allowed on stage when a singer is singing at any given time. <br />********** <br />John Carroll <br />The Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street <br />Fridays, 7 pm – 11 pm <br />********** <br />Jeff Rogers <br />Luxe Bistro, 47 York Street <br />Saturdays, 9 pm – 12 am <br /><br />Jeff will be playing piano and singing songs at @luxe.ottawa in the Byward Market, 9 pm-12 am. Come join us on the patio! <br /><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g">www.luxebistro.com</a> <br />**************************** <br />EVENTS THIS WEEK <br />**************************** <br />River City Junction <br />South Branch Bistro, Kemptville ON <br />Thursday, August 6; 7 pm – 9 pm <br />********** <br />Steve Marriner <br />The Cove Inn Patio, Westport ON <br />Thursday, August 6, 5 pm – 8 pm; Dinner & Show $45 <br />Advance reservations required. Almost Sold Out. <br />********** <br />River City Junction <br />Rob Roy’s, Smiths Falls ON <br />Friday, August 7; 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm <br />********** <br />RBC Bluesfest LIVE Drive-in Concert <br />Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC <br />Friday, August 7, 7 pm – 10:30 pm <br /><br />Teamed up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/canadaperforms?__eep__=6&source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA1ckoayIJ64tWfD5947y42KIH4YAaCahaZJYAA8Gd3Hp6DqjpN3kWsaVqwOdFz0fvUhVzNemAdAv2CBuL-3XZRpJQO08eT2fC3R2aQaCDvmSRDkmIU-kpDu9DE-FgmpyH5xeuJhiU9zylR1F1kEq636EW2-QMimNalUXWJSVfaL91-V8-ml2RnItnc2bZ2BZdTwfcHV2qihq1GLSQn-HXL0txqtJsr5vUh8dDL9T7Vab5FdYKYtUaEsPMTlXLCeacuIwp2WAOqNgACqjHtazOOQdKnsZNqn1RpysaLne6ErlJIkRGOgQc3mCdL74T34Xugnw&__tn__=%2ANK-R">#CanadaPerforms</a> (NAC) this year’s RBC Bluesfest turns into a LIVE drive-in concert at Zibi! Drive in, park, and watch the live concert from the comfort of your vehicle. Tune into our FM station for a state-of-the-art sound experience. <br /><br />Get your ticket - valid for everyone in your vehicle - turn up your radio, and enjoy the LIVE show from a safe distance <br /><br />Headlining Friday, August 7 <br />Patrick Watson with <br />Basia Bulat<br /> Silla and Rise<br /> Zaki Ibrahim<br /> Asuquomo<br /> Geneviève et Alain <br /><br />For the safety of staff and attendees, COVID-19 safety precautions are in effect. Please read the FAQs for more information prior to purchase. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.universe.com/events/rbc-bluesfest-drive-in-aug-7-7-aot-tickets-HMX7B5?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Carousel3_EN&utm_campaign=Blues+fest&fbclid=IwAR1lf-dk2WRj0YIQcT-NyGJPPXkB6Scwf58wE5TXMskvzLpq-ihnByChBQk">https://www.universe.com/events/rbc-bluesfest-drive-in-aug-7-7-aot-tickets-HMX7B5?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Carousel3_EN&utm_campaign=Blues+fest&fbclid=IwAR1lf-dk2WRj0YIQcT-NyGJPPXkB6Scwf58wE5TXMskvzLpq-ihnByChBQk</a> <br />********** <br />Blues Night with James Cochrane <br />Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street <br />Friday & Saturday, August 7-8; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm; Tickets are $10 <br />e-transfer: <a href="mailto:rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com">rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com</a> or cash at the door<br /> <br /> Jim Cochrane has been performing for over 20 years. He has played the smallest of venues, like house parties, to the biggest of venues, like opening up for big names such as April Wine. Jim is a singer/songwriter/producer releasing his first CD “Busted” in 1998 and is currently in the midst of producing a new CD.<br /> <br /> He has played the bar circuit in Ottawa and throughout Ontario and Quebec and toured throughout Northern and Western Canada. Jim moved to Atlantic Canada and has been performing in and around Nova Scotia for the past ten years. Jim has performed over 4000 shows during his career. He has a variety of material from “Rock-A Billy 50s, 60s, 70s right up to current classic rock and country” to “Smokey Blues” as well as many originals.<br /> <br /> He always keeps the audience entertained and is never short of their attention. With his quick wit and his confident stage presence he is a “True Entertainer” and not just a mere guitar player. He engages well with any audience and provides a personal “feel” to his show. <br /> <br /> We highly encourage you to buy your ticket(s) in advance. We also encourage you to organize your group so that we know before you get there how many people will be at your table. <br /> Cash is still accepted at the door. <br /> Please e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br /> <br /> Include in the message:<br /> 1- The Show you'd like to see (date for two night-ers)<br /> 2- Whether you plan on attending the EARLY (7-9:30 pm) or LATE seating (10-12am).<br /> 3- Your Name<br /> 4- The number of people you expect to have in your seating area (covid social bubble, note no more than 10 ppl). <br />********** <br />Blues Booze Cruise with River City Junction <br />The 1000 Islands Boat Cruises, Brockville ON <br />Saturday, August 8; 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm; tickets $50 <br /><br />Hey Folks, we’re putting on a special Blues Booze Cruise with The 1000 Islands boat cruises in Brockville on August 8. Tickets are $50, limit of 50 tickets, so get ‘em while they’re hot! <br /><br /> Contact Caroline Addison for more info: <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/drummergirlcaroline/posts/10159103018395992">https://www.facebook.com/drummergirlcaroline/posts/10159103018395992</a> <br />**************************** <br />EVENTS COMING UP <br />**************************** <br />Drive-In Tailgate Concert <br />Live Music by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rivercityjunction/">River City Junction</a><br /> Spencerville Fairgrounds, Ryan Street, Spencerville ON <br />Saturday, August 15; 7 pm – 10 pm; Tickets $15/person; Gate open at 5 pm.<br /> <br /> 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. <br /><br />Join in the Fun and Support Local! This community event is being presented by Little Sisterz Bistro & Cafe along with the Spencerville Agricultural Society in an effort to support our local food services and community fair. <br />********** <br />Suzie Vinnick <br />The Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON <br />Sunday, August 16; 5 pm – 7 pm <br /><br />We’re happy to have Suzie Vinnick back to the Old Church and this time, outside in the fresh air and socially distanced. <a href="https://oldchurch.ca/summer-patio/">Reservations are required</a> and a suggested donation of $20 will be taken at the gate. We open at 5pm for the bar and your <a href="https://oldchurch.ca/wood-fired-pizza/">wood fired pizza</a> order. Show starts at 6pm. <br /><br />A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and Blues singer Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, CFMA Award winner, and a 10-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist, acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep, deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she picks up that guitar is so worth the show. <br /><br />Suzie has toured nationally with Downchild, Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, the John McDermott Band and she performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. Her latest album is a full band roots and blues extravaganza entitled “Shake The Love Around”. <br />********** <br />Jack de Keyzer Duo <br />Hy-Hope Farm, Whitby ON <br />Sunday, August 16 @ noon <br />********** <br />Blues Night with River City Junction <br />Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street <br />Friday, August 21; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm <br /><br />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. <br /> <a href="http://rivercityjunction.com/?fbclid=IwAR22WQAhruDWUU3I4GcBMXZ_Fh6rE35a7r1JVRiuZsE34SFplVA7_wL_MqM">http://rivercityjunction.com</a><br /> <br /> IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<br /> Due to Covid-19 restrictions (50 customers capacity), there will be doing two separate seatings: <br /> Early Show: Doors 6:30 pm, Show (2 sets): 7:30 pm- 8:15 pm/8:45 pm-9:30 pm <br /><br />Room is emptied, and sanitized.<br /> Late Show: Doors 10 pm: Show (1 set): 10:15 pm- 11:45 pm <br /> <br /> Tickets for either seating are $15. Please be aware that everyone is to vacate the venue between 9:30 pm-10 pm to allow for cleaning and sanitizing to occur. <br /> <br /> In order to maximize seating please attempt to organize your social distancing bubble in advance and buy your tickets together. Or, let us know when you buy your ticket who you plan to sit with, so that we can have your table ready. <br /> Please note that tables cannot exceed 10 people per group. <br /> If you are coming as an individual, please state that as well, so that we can accommodate your solo section. <br /> Tickets may be purchased by sending an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br /> Please state your name, the name of other people in the group whom you are purchasing tickets for, and how many in the group you expect in total. <br /> Also, please let us know whether you plan on attending the early or late show.<br /> Provided there are still tickets for the second seating, people from the first seating can pay a nominal cover fee ($ is going to the band), to stay for the second show. <br />Thank you! <br />********** <br />Clint Everson <br />The Royal Oak, Beechwood, 1 Beechwood Avenue <br />Friday, August 21; 7 pm – 11 pm <br /><br />Ottawa singer-songwriter Clint Everson brings his eclectic, blues-soaked music to The Royal Oak - Beechwood on Friday August 21 at 7 pm.<br /> <br /> Health and safety measures for COVID-19 in effect. Contact bar management for details. <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/290007402268547">https://www.facebook.com/events/290007402268547</a> <br />********** <br />Al Lerman <br />"Missing In Action Tour" <br />The Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON <br />Saturday, August 22; 5 pm – 7 pm; $20 <br /><br />Bluesman Al Lerman is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and leader of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a solid career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar and rack harmonica. An engaging and skilled artist with a dry wit to boot, he is regarded among the top harmonica players in the country. <br /><br />We’re happy to have Al return to the Old Church, this time we’ll be outside in the fresh air, practicing social distancing, serving wood fired pizza and having a good time. Bring your mask (or we can provide one) and be sure to let us know how many will sit at your table. <br /><br /><a href="https://oldchurch.ca/summer-patio/">REGISTRATION</a> is required, but you can donate ($20 suggested) at the gate. We’re open at 5pm. Music at 6 pm. <br />********** <br />Music By The Bay Live presents <br />Bill Durst and VOODOO Pawn Shop <br />The Pines, Uxbridge, ON – Outdoor Event <br />Saturday, August 22 @ 4 pm (gates 3 pm) <br /><span> </span>$45 Advance + $3.00 Ticketing Fee (subject to HST) <br /><span> </span>No sales accepted at the gate. BYOB + Garbage-Free Picnic. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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-1980’s 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 full length CDs: The Wharncliffe Sessions (’05), The Great Willy Mammoth (’09), Bill Durst Live (‘12) and Hard And Heavy (’13) Good Good Lovin (’15). <br /><br />VOODOO Pawn Shop delivers ‘In Your Face Blues’ by pawning old blues standards and reassembling new blues stylings with an edge. Mirek Lalas on keys, Paul Murray on drums & backing vocals, Rafael Minassian on bass & backing vocals, Ted Wright on lead vocals & harmonica and Wolf Endlicher on lead guitar, this collaborative delivers blues-with-an-edge. Influences include Eric Clapton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Cream, ZZ TOP, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others. <br /><br />RAIN OR SHINE EVENT - Although we have plenty of seating, it’s a good idea to bring lawn chairs & shelter from the sun (not rain!) <br /><br />This picnic is for the purpose of a Great Time. All Proceeds to Music Therapy at Sick Kids!<br /> <a href="http://www.musicbythebaylive.com%20/">www.musicbythebaylive.com </a> <br />********** <br />Jack de Keyzer Duo <br />Hy-Hope Farm, Whitby ON <br />Sunday, August 30 @ noon <br />********** <br />One Way Out <br />A Salute to the Allman Brothers Band <br />Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street <br />Friday & Saturday, September 11-12; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm <br /><span> </span>Tickets are $15/ person: e-transfer: <a href="mailto:rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com">rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com</a> <br /> <br /> Barrelhouse has reformed as One Way Out and will be returning to the storied stage of the Rainbow Bistro (hurrah)!<br /> <br /> One Way Out is a retrospective spanning the history of the Allman Brothers from the "Duane" era through to the final version of the band featuring Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. From Statesboro to Midnight Rider to Whipping Post, One Way Out plays all your favourite Allmans tunes.<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/One-Way-Out-A-salute-to-the-Allman-Brothers-Band-300262123972801/">https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/One-Way-Out-A-salute-to-the-Allman-Brothers-Band-300262123972801/</a> <br /><br /> IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<br /> Due to Covid-19 restrictions (50 customers capacity), there will be doing two separate seatings: <br /> Early Show: Doors 6:30 pm, Show (2 sets): 7:30 pm- 8:15 pm/8:45 pm-9:30 pm <br /><br />Room is emptied, and sanitized.<br /> Late Show: Doors 10 pm: Show (1 set): 10:15 pm- 11:45 pm <br /> <br /> Tickets for either seating are $15. Please be aware that everyone is to vacate the venue between 9:30 pm-10 pm to allow for cleaning and sanitizing to occur. <br /> <br /> In order to maximize seating please attempt to organize your social distancing bubble in advance and buy your tickets together. Or, let us know when you buy your ticket who you plan to sit with, so that we can have your table ready. <br /> Please note that tables cannot exceed 10 people per group. <br /> If you are coming as an individual, please state that as well, so that we can accommodate your solo section. <br /> Tickets may be purchased by sending an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br /> Please state your name, the name of other people in the group whom you are purchasing tickets for, and how many in the group you expect in total. <br /> Also, please let us know whether you plan on attending the early or late show.<br /> Provided there are still tickets for the second seating, people from the first seating can pay a nominal cover fee ($ is going to the band), to stay for the second show. <br /><br />Thank you! <br />********** <br />The Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party <br />The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street <br />Friday & Saturday, September 25-26; <br /><span> </span>shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets $30 <br /><br />This will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions, which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate with us safely! <br /><br />You can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU. There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total. <br /><br />We are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live music venues. <br /><br />To reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include the following info:<br /> - "HBD Hornettes!"<br /> - Date & time of show you'd like to attend<br /> - Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)<br /> - Your contact phone number <br /><br />Thanks to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird time, but we hope you'll come party with us. <br /><br />Love, The Hornettes <br />RSVP here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARASFRgTsSI-G5CZC94fvSysy9wbDsJlpX3dxaiMj0T6vm_V-5JcZr7Kz464BbYDT4BhQY7TiSpZl_kn&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBU0q67GWPK4QTZFfbe8jR5tj3ze1oKptj0ncs-uFsNFPRAWDBLjvNNNOBBrdNhaFSfLgK9qzghx2duC9xu0ZUChCtkTSJQT3e1VY_r8xSitKk_FqbCYdX1bZ0x56eIEUvdMw9sSvqFLom4w1Mxoe_jRjFBH6Y3DlxhecljMAbhOa9Wc-QN2hhgLn1KWl9jrqcXVERDeVspXcm_ncwYlH7KdQGrnP0bYd5NU6W2DvMtGtCDSGKGcHOl1Cz1al_Z--sw4vipdr5VCS4McP_MxCor-LSBwS0RtVIYSC6FvYi3BaSXr6nqgh6mbA1bq_SombyHiNSJBJYcnG5gmqZ4aA">https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968</a> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819">https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819</a> <br />**************************** <br />BLUES ON THE RIDEAU RETURNS <br />**************************** <br />Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn in Westport will be announcing a revised format for a Fall Series which will meet or exceed all the COVID safety protocols. <br /><br />Details to follow shortly. <br />**************************** <br />KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS <br />**************************** <br />All Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled. <br />All future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice. <br /><br />All shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols. <br />********** <br />Homegrown Live Festival <br />Saturday, October 3 <br />********** <br />Andre Bisson Band <br />Saturday, October 24 <br />********** <br />JW-Jones <br />Friday, November 27 <br />*************** <br />For more info, please contact Kingston Blues Society <br /><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</a> <br />**************************** <br />BLUES AWARDS VOTING <br />**************************** <br />2020 Blues Blast Music Awards <br /><br />In early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twelve categories. <br /><br />The nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. <br /><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced">http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced</a> <br /><br />Fan voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues until September 5, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only vote one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed as part of the voting process on our website. <br /><br />The Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest FREE weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries. <br /><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/">www.BluesBlastMagazine.com</a> <br />********** <br />Living Blues Awards <br /><br />Vote for your favorite Blues Artists in the 2020 Living Blues Awards! <br />In the categories for recordings, only albums with a 2019 release date are eligible. <br />Only one ballot per person is allowed. <br />All ballots must be received by August 15, 2020. <br />Go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2FLivingBlues.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR15wQoKC3wLM7lOMiB6ecF0PpPu1UeRMvOXTvwAunSKZJ-fZps-vyTkor8&h=AT2-pBmHu15zdI_q4HwyKfUVszqEb67-V8_bRE2I5WkRSWVX_X1ZcczZNmegp-XD9YAnbAt7ZsxZigZi65pucixCuvXdQWauxJ651DDT3Eud_hL1sMsW8JaYaHhGsOl8C1MJ_rMSrVUG2Yx-1cY_eeMHNewx5aPkRAEC7_Ni3XPJSDWQ6zt1gB3gpVNtRqIROKz8wKYvAg_UAU-lUOTx7ObyQhmJxnR8e5lHCTWrFJxAAuWhJ-hP2ai4AfPSXNGsjCiJjjyLpauxrUrVHb2SZQfkpfpaKt-MGLoXeR1fOn6wKrXvd92uIJee9lcqkLsVpeCNqI-sRHRClu7CP-SzSfz_QlNJFCRm4zvOcoGT_EyLCfURiC4DatdKYp0LrEi3l6ttH1bVYu7kN_MSF1Dx5bfGUdzUr5iMVqT0-sr2FzpORH7SKN3TI6eKLco1oCuycMhRqVJc6u1pLS0C8JXUSbB4SVQTuGLg9Pwq_uj_TBZZbAVj3nCK6TSKepmazwazMTRuCFL4vzcbn5d_Q4A36aQDPG1cTepPW8pZgdllisohTvxPjEXlg3eOfi2cmRJN0G_4EFxmE1nc1tFKh9HHmlfUxYslN-lb6gjKXxH9FZp7HaRjHhjHArnnWaw88C8POnU7UjU7hGHqjQO_Mw">https://LivingBlues.com</a> and hit the VOTE button on the right. <br />**************************** <br />MOVIES <br />**************************** <br />Bytowne Theatre <br />325 Rideau Street <br />Re-opening Friday, July 24 <br />Ticket prices: <a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</a> <br /><br />Screenings will be limited to 50 patrons per show. This is undiscovered country for the ByTowne, where our large capacity previously made it easy to waltz up to the front door with only minutes to spare before a screening. Sell-outs were rare. <br /><br />To avoid disappointment, we're inviting you to book your tickets on line – but we're not ready yet. We've been working with the software people and the payment-processing people, and we're now pretty sure we can get it up and running before we open. <br /><br />Nothing in the COVID era is 100% guaranteed virus-free, but I'm pretty sure that the precautions put in place at the ByTowne will make your movie experience safe, relaxing and enjoyable. <br /><br />Seats are taped off so that no-one will be sitting within 2 metres of you (except the person you brought with you). Staff will wear masks, of course, and all customers will be asked to wear a mask until seated in the auditorium. <br /><br />Hand sanitizer is available from several dispensers located around the lobby area, and payment at the box office can be made using the 'tap' function of a debit card. <br /><br />To keep traffic circulating and well spaced out in the lobby, we won't be opening the concession stand just yet. (Bring your own snacks -- it's okay!) And we'll be slowing down the exiting process, so that patrons don't 'cluster' on their way out. <br /><br />For more info and movie listings: <a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/">www.bytowne.ca</a> <br />********** <br />Mayfair Theatre <br />1074 Bank Street <br /><br />Safety procedures: Capacity reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. More time between screenings to allow for a deep clean with a disinfectant fogger. Cashless transactions available. Staff in PPE. Masks mandatory to enter and exit, but not when you’re seated and watching the movie. <br /><br />Info: Listings at <a href="http://www.mayfairtheatre.ca/">www.mayfairtheatre.ca</a> Infoline, 613-730-3403 <br />**************************** <br />BLUES FESTIVALS – NEXT YEAR? <br />**************************** <br />THE 18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE <br /><a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</a> <br /><br />Blues music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br /> <br /> Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic newsletter: <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F">Blues Festival E-Guide</a> (free subscription) and the popular annual national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.<br /> <br /> “With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned for the summer and fall.”<br /> <br /> Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others. <br />**************************** <br />BLUES ON THE RADIO <br />**************************** <br />DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet <br />Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/">http://www.dawgfm.com/</a> <br />********** <br />On CKCU-FM 93.1 <br />The Mighty 93.1 <br /><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/">www.ckcufm.com</a> <br />Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region <br /><br />Sundays: 9-11 pm <br />Black and Blues <br />with John Tackaberry <br /><br />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. <br /><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</a> <br />********** <br />Wednesdays: 9-11 pm <br />In A Mellow Tone <br /><br />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. <br /><br /><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</a> <br />********** <br />On CBC Radio Two 103.3 FM <br />Saturdays: 6-8 pm <br />On CBC Radio One 91.5 FM <br />Saturdays: 9-11 pm <br /><br />Saturday Night Blues <br /><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb">www.cbc.ca/snb</a> <br />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. <br /><br />And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</a> <br />********** <br />On CJHR 98.7 Valley Heritage Radio <br />Thursdays, 8-10 pm <br /><br />Got The Blues <br />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 <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/">valleyheritageradio.ca</a>. <br />********** <br />NPR from Canton NY <br />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. <br /><br /><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</a> <br />********** <br />Unsung and On The Side <br />With Carolyn Fe <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5">carolyn-fe.com/radio</a> Featured Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight, The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music, Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy Black, Chastity Brown <br />**************************** <br />****************************Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-85574487785976268812020-07-28T21:27:00.000-04:002020-07-28T21:27:10.263-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 28 July 2020<br />
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increase in reported cases of COVID-19 in recent days is a stark reminder of
the potential for this virus to spread if it is given the chance to do so. With
the virus present in our community and the vast majority of us being
susceptible to infection, we all need to continue to be <a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/be-covidwise.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">COVIDWise</span></a> to
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cases are linked to multiple large indoor social gatherings involving a range
of age groups. Indoor gatherings are a high-risk activity that can lead to
‘super-spreader events’ in which multiple people can become infected who can
then expose others in their households, social contacts and places of
employment. Transmission is not limited to these large gatherings but can occur
when distancing and mask use have not been maintained. In addition, people with
symptoms have gone to social gatherings or work increasing the risk of
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assess the risk of the activities in which you engage. Practice physical
distancing, wear a mask when you are not able to distance or when in an indoor
public space, isolate when sick and exercise proper hand hygiene.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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weekend saw crowded streets in the ByWard Market. As bars and restaurants
reopen, we need to be cautious of congestion that can lead to the transmission
of COVID-19 by not distancing and not using masks outside in crowded areas.
While being outdoors generally lowers risk of COVID-19 transmission, you still
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is important for our mental health. So, it means being “social wise” when you
socialize to reduce the risk of such activities. This means keeping visits with
friends shorter, reducing the number of participants, meeting outdoors and
maintaining a two-metre distance.If you are going out in public, please have a
mask on you at all times if you find you are not able to maintain a physical
distance of at least two metres from others. The City’s <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/health-and-public-safety/covid-19-ottawa/temporary-mandatory-mask-law" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Temporary
Mandatory Mask By-law</span></a> also indicates masks are mandatory in
enclosed public settings like restaurants, bars and movie theatres.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full
text of Special Statement<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">July 24 – Special statement
from Dr. Brent Moloughney</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Patio
open, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Indoor
room expected to reopen Monday, July 20.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Extra cleaning. Plexiglass barricade to be installed at the bar.
Table service only. Reduced capacity to ensure physical distancing. Cashless
transactions. Staff in PPE. Masks mandatory except when seated at tables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Municipal health officials slow to confirm to pub management if singing indoors
is acceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2<sup>nd</sup> floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reopening:
July 31<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Capacity reduced by two-thirds to 27 to ensure physical distancing.
Tickets to be sold in groups of four or five to fill available tables. You must
buy tickets with other members of your bubble. Cashless transactions. Masks
mandatory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Delay in opening due to challenges of sourcing Plexiglass and PPE and
programming a lineup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close
Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Indoor
room expected to reopen July 22.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Staff in custom, washable masks made from old Laf T-shirts. Extra
cleaning. Table service only. Reduced capacity. Masks mandatory if not seated.
Adjustable Plexiglass barricade for indoor stage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Extra personnel required to serve expanded patio as well as indoor room, and
retraining staff who tend bar to provide table service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reopened
July 17 & 18<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Extra cleaning. Capacity reduced to maximum of 50 to ensure
physical distancing. Advance tickets strongly recommended. Staff in PPE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Patrons must stay seated while band plays. No dancing, no crowding the stage,
no hanging out at the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ticketzone.com/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ticketzone.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
for Irene’s, LIVE on Elgin, the Laff and the Brass Monkey courtesy of Lynn
Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen, Friday, July 17, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro - <span style="color: red;">UPDATE</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Our covid
soft-launch is nearly upon us. Friday, July 30 will be the first day we are
open to the public after four and a half loooong months!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">We've been patching
up holes in the drywall, sanding, painting, fixing the plumbing in the bathroom
(sorry not the size) and behind the bar and giving our 35-year old venue the
love and attention it deserves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Come toast our
grand re-opening with us and our good friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Grand Re-Opening
Party: Slimmoore & The New Soul Project<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Due to covid
restrictions of 50 people, our new normal for the weekends will be a 7 pm show,
and a 10:15 pm show. All the tables, chairs, bathrooms, etc. will be sanitized
in between shows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Help us get
organized - if you know you're coming, let us know! Buy your tickets in
advance, organize with your friends. Help us help you be as safe as can be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Tickets may be
purchased by sending an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Be well, hope to
see you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBpTfWEW3sBOc_3xB1XUL5hLoHRzltzAF--gwfLax-Dwq5MlNmyxpiapQFrHdDYJfYN1v6g2_YmatSw&fref=gs&dti=210105122410961&hc_location=group">https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
12 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">D’Arcy
McGee’s<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">44
Sparks Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Good
news! Our dining rooms are now open and we're ready to serve you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social
distancing. To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us
613.273.3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing
you very soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the
artists’ Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front
patios from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm
(closed Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm,
check out the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff
break, however we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card
call-in available for curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside.
Kitchen and entire restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces
will continue to be disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
province says YES but we say NO!<br />
At this time we will be staying with patio seating only. For the health and
safety of our staff and customers we will not be opening the inside for dining.
We will be paying close attention to how things go in the upcoming weeks but
for now we look forward to seeing you outdoors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://m.me/Swanonrideau?fbclid=IwAR3UzBnxe55JfB_T1W-xKn0ZUToWI65uEKQWmvxB3Jjwz_f6jFnGOTWQBE4" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">m.me/Swanonrideau</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">WEEKLY EVENTS
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesdays,
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Peter
Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays
& Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. Guitarist/singer Peter Newsom and Peter
Brown on keys will be playing on the patio at The Waterfront Gastropub in
Carleton Place Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm, playing a healthy 12 feet from the
nearest patron. The Gastropub has been renovated and looks great. We'll be
there on Saturdays and Wednesdays.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockstar.karaoke.ottawa/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBB2UBBXUVKIceVSmxTMxOOzcUoXcwtznolRQjqTKYHebyqZOtZTwZkT3BFISKWMkhhm040a8AxKi3K&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCc2_Cop5xlqvpyqVVR5HRUpUh1ZEauJVwMuZpIHYykJPZ8H9DNUeN6ihHOER6a79W1G0ac26s010reOaO4qrOgmFjEeO7i27mYvA81XFZLOeXJIgdqXN1vANE1GvM4apjCYrIPOSfs-tBcys-0Ts29lO2CJItS1JkmAa75LTbFq6p6G8qso69q4HkWzV8P5HbSo0cpkL4uBH8PWg"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Rock Star Karaoke</span></a> with
Jamie<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am), starting August 6</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
Here are some of the new mandatory rules that will have to be followed while
inside restaurants/bars:<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1.
When entering the premise, you will be required to wear a mask. (Once you're
seated at your table you may remove your mask.)<br />
2. When leaving your table for any reason you will be required to wear your
mask.<br />
3. Drinks MUST stay at your table at ALL times. (You will not be allowed to
walk around with a drink in your hand at this phase unfortunately.)<br />
4. Remember to respect others distance while inside the premise. (Stay at least
2 meters apart)<br />
5. It is suggested to stay within your social circle at your table. (You cannot
table hop and stand around the premise at this phase unfortunately)<br />
6. We have Hand Sanitizer available for customers. (We also sanitize everything
after customer use<br />
{Max Capacity of 50 People and will have tables spaced out for social
distancing}<br />
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Rules for Karaoke:<br />
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1. Be sure to wear your mask to the stage and keep your distance from others on
the way up. (When you’re behind our Plexi Glass Singing Shield you will be
allowed to remove your mask to sing if you choose.)<br />
2. We will have (No Touch) microphones provided on stands that the host will
adjust to the singer’s height and will be sanitized after every use. (If you
choose, you may bring your own microphone.)<br />
3. Hand Sanitizer will also be available for you to use before you sing.<br />
4. No Duets at this phase unfortunately. (Only the host and one singer should
be on the stage.)<br />
5. You will not be allowed on stage when a singer is singing at any given time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Jeff
Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Jeff will be playing piano and singing songs at
@luxe.ottawa in the Byward Market, 9 pm-12 am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Come join us on the patio! </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.luxebistro.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Z_1L1mvbR0FAbAVcqlPpNw0kms_jXxhPEv0jjrXYIfdJ3jMnu7a9m23g" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.luxebistro.com</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sean
Pinchin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio, Westport<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
July 30; </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Advance Reservations Required – Call The Cove</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">613-273-3636</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">NO COVER
CHARGE for this show but there will be a Tip Jar, and donations for the artist will
be greatly appreciated.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Suggested amount $20 pp - or whatever you
can afford.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sean
Pinchin is an incredible guitarist (acoustic, electric and
steel) with a unique voice and a superb repertoire of original songs mixed
with excellent versions of Blues classics. He's also an entertaining
and fun performer. Born in Etobicoke and raised in Mississauga, Sean began his
musical journey in the '90s playing lead guitar in a number of different rock
bands, until he discovered his true calling - the Blues. From that point on, he
worked on perfecting his finger-picking slide guitar style, vocals and
songwriting. He has 7 albums to his credit including "Monkey
Brain" in 2016 which earned him a JUNO nomination and his most recent - an
8 song Tour de Force called "Bad Things". He's also a multiple Maple
Blues Award nominee. This will be a guaranteed great show!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://choosetheblues.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c748d58b1fde363e18ffe3bcd&id=d7bc6210ad&e=dd377f5752" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M1wd2_TJ_M</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Strict
COVID precautions are in place at The Cove. Please bring a mask and follow all
safety procedures. Masks are now required for EVERYONE for all indoor events.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">You can order food off the menu and there is a
shawarma spiced chicken leg special for $25.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">This Show is RAIN or SHINE - on the Patio if
it's nice, inside if it isn't.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>**********<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Slim
Moore’s 2 Day Reggae Blues Rally<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
Slim Moore and the Newsoul Project<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, July 31 – August 1; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets are $15/ person: e-transfer: <a href="mailto:rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">First
Live show since outbreak, and we are excited to be first on the roster. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
nights back to back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">IMPORTANT
INFORMATION:<br />
Due to Covid-19 restrictions (50 customers capacity), there will be doing two
separate seatings: <br />
Early Show: Doors 6:30 pm, Show (2 sets): 7:30 pm- 8:15 pm/8:45 pm-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Room
is emptied, and sanitized.<br />
Late Show: Doors 10 pm: Show (1 set): 10:15 pm- 11:45 pm <br />
<br />
Tickets for either seating are $15. Please be aware that everyone is to vacate
the venue between 9:30 pm-10 pm to allow for cleaning and sanitizing to occur. <br />
<br />
In order to maximize seating please attempt to organize your social distancing
bubble in advance and buy your tickets together. Or, let us know when you buy
your ticket who you plan to sit with, so that we can have your table ready. <br />
Please note that tables cannot exceed 10 people per group. <br />
If you are coming as an individual, please state that as well, so that we can
accommodate your solo section. <br />
Tickets may be purchased by sending an e-transfer to
rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br />
Please state your name, the name of other people in the group whom you are
purchasing tickets for, and how many in the group you expect in total. <br />
Also, please let us know whether you plan on attending the early or late show.<br />
Provided there are still tickets for the second seating, people from the first
seating can pay a nominal cover fee ($ is going to the band), to stay for the
second show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank
you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Lake Sessions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With
The Tony D Trio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bass
Lake, Dock B8<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 1 @ 7:30 pm, weather permitting<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fireworks to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 1 is Tony’s birthday, and the Tony D Trio, featuring Sister Mary Gellner,
‘Hey Joe’ Hawkins and Tony, will be giving a FB streaming concert in the beautiful
setting and backdrop of Bass Lake <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at Mary’s
Disco cottage. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
August long weekend, get your live music fix with a concert at the cottage.
Join us in person by boat or live stream from wherever you are kicking back. Anyone
attending live and in person will not be permitted to de-boat and come onto the
property. Social distancing protocol must be adhered to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tony.diteodoro/posts/10158639748254085"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/tony.diteodoro/posts/10158639748254085</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Steve
Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio, Westport<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
August 6, 5 pm – 8 pm; Dinner & Show $45 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Advance reservations required. Almost Sold
Out. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RBC
Bluesfest LIVE Drive-in Concert<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rue
Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
August 7, 7 pm – 10:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Teamed
up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/canadaperforms?__eep__=6&source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA1ckoayIJ64tWfD5947y42KIH4YAaCahaZJYAA8Gd3Hp6DqjpN3kWsaVqwOdFz0fvUhVzNemAdAv2CBuL-3XZRpJQO08eT2fC3R2aQaCDvmSRDkmIU-kpDu9DE-FgmpyH5xeuJhiU9zylR1F1kEq636EW2-QMimNalUXWJSVfaL91-V8-ml2RnItnc2bZ2BZdTwfcHV2qihq1GLSQn-HXL0txqtJsr5vUh8dDL9T7Vab5FdYKYtUaEsPMTlXLCeacuIwp2WAOqNgACqjHtazOOQdKnsZNqn1RpysaLne6ErlJIkRGOgQc3mCdL74T34Xugnw&__tn__=%2ANK-R"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">#CanadaPerforms</span></a> (NAC) this
year’s RBC Bluesfest turns into a LIVE drive-in concert at Zibi!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drive
in, park, and watch the live concert from the comfort of your vehicle. Tune
into our FM station for a state-of-the-art sound experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Get
your ticket - valid for everyone in your vehicle - turn up your radio, and
enjoy the LIVE show from a safe distance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Headlining
Friday, August 7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Patrick
Watson with<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Basia
Bulat<br />
Silla and Rise<br />
Zaki Ibrahim<br />
Asuquomo<br />
Geneviève et Alain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t miss this fun summer event!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">For the safety of staff and attendees, COVID-19
safety precautions are in effect. Please read </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">FAQs
for more information prior to purchase.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/events/rbc-bluesfest-drive-in-aug-7-7-aot-tickets-HMX7B5?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Carousel3_EN&utm_campaign=Blues+fest&fbclid=IwAR1lf-dk2WRj0YIQcT-NyGJPPXkB6Scwf58wE5TXMskvzLpq-ihnByChBQk"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.universe.com/events/rbc-bluesfest-drive-in-aug-7-7-aot-tickets-HMX7B5?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Carousel3_EN&utm_campaign=Blues+fest&fbclid=IwAR1lf-dk2WRj0YIQcT-NyGJPPXkB6Scwf58wE5TXMskvzLpq-ihnByChBQk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
Night with James Cochrane<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, August 7-8; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm; Tickets are $10<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">e-transfer:
<a href="mailto:rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <b>or cash at the
door</b><br />
<br />
Jim Cochrane has been performing for over 20 years. He has played the smallest
of venues, like house parties, to the biggest of venues, like opening up for
big names such as April Wine. Jim is a singer/songwriter/producer releasing his
first CD “Busted” in 1998 and is currently in the midst of producing a new CD.<br />
<br />
He has played the bar circuit in Ottawa and throughout Ontario and Quebec and
toured throughout Northern and Western Canada. Jim moved to Atlantic Canada and
has been performing in and around Nova Scotia for the past ten years. Jim has
performed over 4000 shows during his career. He has a variety of material from
“Rock-A Billy 50s, 60s, 70s right up to current classic rock and country” to
“Smokey Blues” as well as many originals.<br />
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He always keeps the audience entertained and is never short of their attention.
With his quick wit and his confident stage presence he is a “True Entertainer”
and not just a mere guitar player. He engages well with any audience and
provides a personal “feel” to his show. <br />
<br />
We highly encourage you to buy your ticket(s) in advance. We also encourage you
to organize your group so that we know before you get there how many people
will be at your table. <br />
Cash is still accepted at the door. <br />
Please e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br />
<br />
Include in the message:<br />
1- The Show you'd like to see (date for two night-ers)<br />
2- Whether you plan on attending the EARLY (7-9:30 pm) or LATE seating (10-12am).<br />
3- Your Name<br />
4- The number of people you expect to have in your seating area (covid social
bubble, note no more than 10 ppl).<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
Booze Cruise with River City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
1000 Islands Boat Cruises, Brockville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 8; 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm; tickets $50<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hey
Folks, we’re putting on a special Blues Booze Cruise with The 1000 Islands boat
cruises in Brockville on August 8. Tickets are $50, limit of 50 tickets, so get
‘em while they’re hot!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Contact Caroline Addison for more info:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/drummergirlcaroline/posts/10159103018395992"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/drummergirlcaroline/posts/10159103018395992</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drive-In
Tailgate Concert<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
Music by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rivercityjunction/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">River City Junction</span></a><br />
Spencerville Fairgrounds, Ryan Street, Spencerville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 15; 7 pm – 10 pm; Tickets $15/person; Gate open at 5 pm.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<br />
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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Join
in the Fun and Support Local! This community event is being presented by Little
Sisterz Bistro & Cafe along with the Spencerville Agricultural Society in
an effort to support our local food services and community fair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Suzie
Vinnick<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
August 16; 5 pm – 7 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We’re
happy to have Suzie Vinnick back to the Old Church and this time, outside
in the fresh air and socially distanced. <a href="https://oldchurch.ca/summer-patio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Reservations are required</span></a> and a suggested donation of
$20 will be taken at the gate. We open at 5pm for the bar and your <a href="https://oldchurch.ca/wood-fired-pizza/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">wood fired pizza</span></a> order. Show starts at 6pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and Blues
singer Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, CFMA Award winner, and a 10-time
winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist, acoustic act
and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one you’ll never
forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep, deep well
of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she picks up that guitar is so worth
the show.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Suzie
has toured nationally with Downchild, Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, the John
McDermott Band and she performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the
Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. Her latest
album is a full band roots and blues extravaganza entitled “Shake The Love
Around”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
Night with River City Junction<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
August 21; shows at 7 pm & 10:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. <br />
<a href="http://rivercityjunction.com/?fbclid=IwAR22WQAhruDWUU3I4GcBMXZ_Fh6rE35a7r1JVRiuZsE34SFplVA7_wL_MqM" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://rivercityjunction.com</span></a><br />
<br />
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<br />
Due to Covid-19 restrictions (50 customers capacity), there will be doing two
separate seatings: <br />
Early Show: Doors 6:30 pm, Show (2 sets): 7:30 pm- 8:15 pm/8:45 pm-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Room
is emptied, and sanitized.<br />
Late Show: Doors 10 pm: Show (1 set): 10:15 pm- 11:45 pm <br />
<br />
Tickets for either seating are $15. Please be aware that everyone is to vacate
the venue between 9:30 pm-10 pm to allow for cleaning and sanitizing to occur. <br />
<br />
In order to maximize seating please attempt to organize your social distancing
bubble in advance and buy your tickets together. Or, let us know when you buy
your ticket who you plan to sit with, so that we can have your table ready. <br />
Please note that tables cannot exceed 10 people per group. <br />
If you are coming as an individual, please state that as well, so that we can
accommodate your solo section. <br />
Tickets may be purchased by sending an e-transfer to
rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br />
Please state your name, the name of other people in the group whom you are
purchasing tickets for, and how many in the group you expect in total. <br />
Also, please let us know whether you plan on attending the early or late show.<br />
Provided there are still tickets for the second seating, people from the first
seating can pay a nominal cover fee ($ is going to the band), to stay for the
second show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank
you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Lerman<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">"Missing
In Action Tour"<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 22; 5 pm – 7 pm; $20<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bluesman Al
Lerman is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and
leader of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a
solid career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar
and rack harmonica. An engaging and skilled artist with a dry wit to boot, he
is regarded among the top harmonica players in the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We’re
happy to have Al return to the Old Church, this time we’ll be outside in the
fresh air, practicing social distancing, serving wood fired pizza and
having a good time. Bring your mask (or we can provide one) and be sure to let
us know how many will sit at your table.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://oldchurch.ca/summer-patio/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">REGISTRATION</span></a> is required, but you can donate ($20
suggested) at the gate. We’re open at 5pm. Music at 6pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Music
By The Bay Live presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bill
Durst and VOODOO Pawn Shop<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Pines, Uxbridge, ON – Outdoor Event<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 22 @ 4 pm (gates 3 pm)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$45 Advance + $3.00 Ticketing Fee
(subject to HST)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">No sales accepted at the gate. BYOB +
Garbage-Free Picnic.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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-1980’s 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 full length CDs: The Wharncliffe
Sessions (’05), The Great Willy Mammoth (’09), Bill Durst Live (‘12) and Hard
And Heavy (’13) Good Good Lovin (’15).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">VOODOO
Pawn Shop delivers ‘In Your Face Blues’ by pawning old blues standards and
reassembling new blues stylings with an edge. Mirek Lalas on keys, Paul Murray
on drums & backing vocals, Rafael Minassian on bass & backing vocals,
Ted Wright on lead vocals & harmonica and Wolf Endlicher on lead guitar,
this collaborative delivers blues-with-an-edge. Influences include Eric
Clapton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Cream, ZZ TOP, Jimi
Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RAIN
OR SHINE EVENT - Although we have plenty of seating, it’s a good idea to bring
lawn chairs & shelter from the sun (not rain!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
picnic is for the purpose of a Great Time. All Proceeds to Music Therapy at
Sick Kids!<br />
<a href="http://www.musicbythebaylive.com%20/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.musicbythebaylive.com </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">One
Way Out<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
Salute to the Allman Brothers Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday
& Saturday, September 11-12; <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk46862373">shows at 7 pm &
10:30 pm<o:p></o:p></a></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tickets are $15/ person: e-transfer: </span></b></span><a href="mailto:rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46862373;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <br />
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Barrelhouse has reformed as One Way Out and will be returning to the storied
stage of the Rainbow Bistro (hurrah)!<br />
<br />
One Way Out is a retrospective spanning the history of the Allman Brothers from
the "Duane" era through to the final version of the band featuring
Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. From Statesboro to Midnight Rider to Whipping
Post, One Way Out plays all your favourite Allmans tunes.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/One-Way-Out-A-salute-to-the-Allman-Brothers-Band-300262123972801/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/One-Way-Out-A-salute-to-the-Allman-Brothers-Band-300262123972801/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<br />
Due to Covid-19 restrictions (50 customers capacity), there will be doing two
separate seatings: <br />
Early Show: Doors 6:30 pm, Show (2 sets): 7:30 pm- 8:15 pm/8:45 pm-9:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Room
is emptied, and sanitized.<br />
Late Show: Doors 10 pm: Show (1 set): 10:15 pm- 11:45 pm <br />
<br />
Tickets for either seating are $15. Please be aware that everyone is to vacate
the venue between 9:30 pm-10 pm to allow for cleaning and sanitizing to occur. <br />
<br />
In order to maximize seating please attempt to organize your social distancing
bubble in advance and buy your tickets together. Or, let us know when you buy
your ticket who you plan to sit with, so that we can have your table ready. <br />
Please note that tables cannot exceed 10 people per group. <br />
If you are coming as an individual, please state that as well, so that we can
accommodate your solo section. <br />
Tickets may be purchased by sending an e-transfer to
rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com<br />
Please state your name, the name of other people in the group whom you are
purchasing tickets for, and how many in the group you expect in total. <br />
Also, please let us know whether you plan on attending the early or late show.<br />
Provided there are still tickets for the second seating, people from the first
seating can pay a nominal cover fee ($ is going to the band), to stay for the
second show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank
you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU RETURNS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
On The Rideau at The Cove returns! Fall 2020 Season. Revised COVID-fighter
format. Great sit-and-listen Blues. Duos & Trios. Following strict
COVID safety protocol. Indoors - half capacity - 50 people maximum, 2 metre
distancing between all tables. No dancing. Masks required for entry. Full
course plated dinners served to the tables instead of buffet. Friday night
Dinner & Show with a possible second performance added Saturday Matinee
Lunch & Show (1 to 4 pm) - if there is enough advance demand. All shows
will continue to support local charities. Door prizes at all shows. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">First
show September 18 - RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">7
to 10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dinner
& Show $70 plus HST. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
Possible 2nd performance Saturday Matinee Sept 19 - 1 to 4 pm - Lunch &
Show $70 plus HST - if there is sufficient advance demand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">October
23 - TBA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">November
13 - HOROJO TRIO (JW-Jones, Jamie Holmes, Jeff Rogers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">December
11 - TBA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Advance
Reservations required. Call The Cove 613-273-3636<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Accommodation
available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</span></a> <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.coveinn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">ADDED
BONUS - for those who can’t attend these shows in person: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Friday night shows will be broadcast LIVE on Blues On The Rideau YouTube
channel. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">8
pm to 9:30 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">High
quality HD video and Sound Board audio. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">There
will be a Donations button on the site and all donations (Virtual Cover Charge)
will be gratefully received to help out the artists, The Cove, and Choose The
Blues Productions during these difficult times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">More
details and full Line-Up to follow. We’re committed to the Fall Series then
we’ll reassess re: Winter and Spring Series. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*
All shows subject to cancellation or rescheduling due to COVID pandemic
situation - or other unforeseen circumstances. Check with The Cove closer to
show time to confirm * <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
AWARDS VOTING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2020
Blues Blast Music Awards <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music
critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers,
musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in
Blues music in twelve categories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list
below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fan
voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues until
September 5, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only vote
one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed as
part of the voting process on our website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest
FREE weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers
located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.BluesBlastMagazine.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Living
Blues Awards<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Vote
for your favorite Blues Artists in the 2020 Living Blues Awards! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
the categories for recordings, only albums with a 2019 release date are
eligible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Only
one ballot per person is allowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
ballots must be received by August 15, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Go
to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2FLivingBlues.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR15wQoKC3wLM7lOMiB6ecF0PpPu1UeRMvOXTvwAunSKZJ-fZps-vyTkor8&h=AT2-pBmHu15zdI_q4HwyKfUVszqEb67-V8_bRE2I5WkRSWVX_X1ZcczZNmegp-XD9YAnbAt7ZsxZigZi65pucixCuvXdQWauxJ651DDT3Eud_hL1sMsW8JaYaHhGsOl8C1MJ_rMSrVUG2Yx-1cY_eeMHNewx5aPkRAEC7_Ni3XPJSDWQ6zt1gB3gpVNtRqIROKz8wKYvAg_UAU-lUOTx7ObyQhmJxnR8e5lHCTWrFJxAAuWhJ-hP2ai4AfPSXNGsjCiJjjyLpauxrUrVHb2SZQfkpfpaKt-MGLoXeR1fOn6wKrXvd92uIJee9lcqkLsVpeCNqI-sRHRClu7CP-SzSfz_QlNJFCRm4zvOcoGT_EyLCfURiC4DatdKYp0LrEi3l6ttH1bVYu7kN_MSF1Dx5bfGUdzUr5iMVqT0-sr2FzpORH7SKN3TI6eKLco1oCuycMhRqVJc6u1pLS0C8JXUSbB4SVQTuGLg9Pwq_uj_TBZZbAVj3nCK6TSKepmazwazMTRuCFL4vzcbn5d_Q4A36aQDPG1cTepPW8pZgdllisohTvxPjEXlg3eOfi2cmRJN0G_4EFxmE1nc1tFKh9HHmlfUxYslN-lb6gjKXxH9FZp7HaRjHhjHArnnWaw88C8POnU7UjU7hGHqjQO_Mw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://LivingBlues.com</span></a> and
hit the VOTE button on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bytowne
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Re-opening
Friday, July 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Screenings
will be limited to 50 patrons per show. This is undiscovered country for the
ByTowne, where our large capacity previously made it easy to waltz up to the
front door with only minutes to spare before a screening. Sell-outs were rare.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
avoid disappointment, we're inviting you to book your tickets on line – but
we're not ready yet. We've been working with the software people and the
payment-processing people, and we're now pretty sure we can get it up and
running before we open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Nothing
in the COVID era is 100% guaranteed virus-free, but I'm pretty sure that the
precautions put in place at the ByTowne will make your movie experience safe,
relaxing and enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Seats
are taped off so that no-one will be sitting within 2 metres of you (except the
person you brought with you). Staff will wear masks, of course, and all
customers will be asked to wear a mask until seated in the auditorium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hand
sanitizer is available from several dispensers located around the lobby area,
and payment at the box office can be made using the 'tap' function of a debit
card.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
keep traffic circulating and well spaced out in the lobby, we won't be opening
the concession stand just yet. (Bring your own snacks -- it's okay!) And we'll
be slowing down the exiting process, so that patrons don't 'cluster' on their
way out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
more info and movie listings: </span><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.bytowne.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Capacity reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. More
time between screenings to allow for a deep clean with a disinfectant fogger.
Cashless transactions available. Staff in PPE. Masks mandatory to enter and
exit, but not when you’re seated and watching the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Advance ticket sales not yet available. First come, first served.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info:
Listings at </span><a href="http://www.mayfairtheatre.ca/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.mayfairtheatre.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Infoline,
613-730-3403<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
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Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: </span><a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Blues Festival E-Guide</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (free subscription)
and the popular annual national print (and digital) magazine which
comes out each spring.<br />
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“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would
publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati
Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and
readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders.
It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events
planned for the summer and fall.”<br />
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Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam
McKnight, The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown,
Sami Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-13563592410338249062020-07-20T12:15:00.000-04:002020-07-20T12:18:21.534-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 20 July 2020<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA BLUES THIS
WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">has
moved to an occasional blog & email frequency for the foreseeable future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, please share to <a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">OTTAWA,
STAGE 3 & YOU<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Message
from Ottawa Public Health<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
Friday, July 17, Ottawa began Stage 3. While this is certainly cause for
celebration, it brings with it a heightened need to be mindful of our actions.
COVID-19 is still here, and we must continue working to reduce transmission in
our community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">As
we've seen happen elsewhere, ignoring the need to be vigilant can quickly lead
to a resurgence of cases. Before choosing to take part in activities, ask
yourself "What is my level of risk with this activity? Can I do this
safely? Is there a safer alternative?".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
must all be mindful of levels of risk when out in the community. Going to the
gym? Wear a mask & only take it off for strenuous activity. Burpees = no
mask. Taking selfies for Insta = mask. Capiche? Sitting in a pub? If you're not
eating or drinking, wear a mask and distance yourself from anyone outside your
social circle. These are the types of things we can all do to remain COVID-wise
& help reduce the chances of a resurgence of cases. We'll continue to
closely monitor the data & take steps to keep our community as safe as
possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are in this together, Ottawa. We made it to Stage 3 together & we'll
navigate Stage 3 together. This has been a long and often bumpy road, but we're
going to figure this out and learn to keep each other safe. This community is strong.
Much stronger than COVID-19.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
we all stay strong & keep doing our part, we can limit (or avoid) a
resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Ottawa. Though, if a resurgence occurs, could
we please avoid the whole "buy all the city's toilet paper at once"
thing this time? That'd be swell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.OttawaPublicHealth.ca%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0lcNCASaDamEgc3JM7rBUK_df6_Ajrwrtv-TUDCq_lsoy2NF15NjMHigE&h=AT3pquD_6UlJLOx4SOV5cZmsDQ9e8c-xOxqWDERNHCRm5caV7xpdcasdbGGqulxu7aV-qpdMjtcJXqM1ggjeH2MfTGk66OA9xBmUhz4k2AN5_cLTm3c61URv3-cBu4bkKHv4SvueSN5da4tSVuM9vA7LuC20K817Fevhbb75Trh8tNTvioFcvnY92_ivQjVv0ffKDzqEP3cvkeXDkpoPtYFOwFls7ykSjo9J9C4LBJH8c2YE-cm3CX1ZZAmqN_yPSHeBY2HgYt0nvA2tkiL0Zy_kxRJOk90X-GolkwLX_YlJoXuQXpXKmJmtj3lBE47F9MZ12TnOErIUCeqQThLqTEr-4BUYie-Y4Wu6Kp_JI1lZStu4-_YoTMvr1EHph4dAtIA4IBJa5R7efUgDsXs390Rfytyy7r3l7HLkMFjBezOB5oaIyN9wa4RK62erkMqIhf47tqxGqGEJn8LhyVqd_ZlUBMOvEuPVNhfdlgJYj_0Ul8higPKNjuhax1MvGjQ9_BOurj7qkeQWcXygwg2-vnpYQkoUO2HGbALTN-xE0XA1uwSZA0mBSY0PG0HxAaGgCtWETEVw7UGdRTsDKNm9LWj0IJQ4QBqN95QuKIjlnt7I_s1XxRgEvfVryK1fblYQFrK3GNiHK-rIFCSmP_4" target="_blank">www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">885
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Patio
open, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Indoor
room expected to reopen Monday, July 20.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Extra cleaning. Plexiglass barricade to be installed at the bar.
Table service only. Reduced capacity to ensure physical distancing. Cashless
transactions. Staff in PPE. Masks mandatory except when seated at tables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Municipal health officials slow to confirm to pub management if singing indoors
is acceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.irenespub.ca/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.irenespub.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LIVE!
On Elgin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">220
Elgin Street, 2<sup>nd</sup> floor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reopening:
July 31<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Capacity reduced by two-thirds to 27 to ensure physical distancing.
Tickets to be sold in groups of four or five to fill available tables. You must
buy tickets with other members of your bubble. Cashless transactions. Masks
mandatory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Delay in opening due to challenges of sourcing Plexiglass and PPE and
programming a lineup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.liveonelgin.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.liveonelgin.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">42
York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
patios open now, 3 p.m. to close Thursday to Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to close
Saturday and Sunday on the Bistro patio. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Indoor
room expected to reopen July 22.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Staff in custom, washable masks made from old Laf T-shirts. Extra
cleaning. Table service only. Reduced capacity. Masks mandatory if not seated.
Adjustable Plexiglass barricade for indoor stage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Extra personnel required to serve expanded patio as well as indoor room, and
retraining staff who tend bar to provide table service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thelaffottawa"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Brass
Monkey<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">250A
Greenbank Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reopened
July 17 & 18<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Extra cleaning. Capacity reduced to maximum of 50 to ensure
physical distancing. Advance tickets strongly recommended. Staff in PPE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Patrons must stay seated while band plays. No dancing, no crowding the stage,
no hanging out at the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ticketzone.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.ticketzone.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info
for Irene’s, LIVE on Elgin, the Laff and the Brass Monkey courtesy of Lynn
Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen, Friday, July 17, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">76
Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Rainbow is re-opening but, as Stacy says, “We’re going to need a bit of time to
get ready: Terry and Vaughan are going to rebuild some stuff behind the bar,
etc. We need to mount plexiglass between the stage and customers, put tables on
the dance floor and maybe reconvert the arrangement of our stand-up tables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Re-opening
July 23 at the earliest, more likely July 30, starting off with restricted
hours, Thursday to Sunday - a 7 pm show, and a 10:30 pm show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Possibly
live streaming with an online cover so people can watch from home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank
you for all your support!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Rainbow’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.facebook.com/rainbow.bistro.7</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">303
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
12 pm – 12 am<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/267649179945257"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.facebook.com/267649179945257</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">D’Arcy
McGee’s<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">44
Sparks Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Good
news! Our dining rooms are now open and we're ready to serve you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AREA
VENUES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Westport,
ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Patio is open 7 days a week! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Takeout
and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we
will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social
distancing. To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us
613.273.3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing
you very soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the
artists’ Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.coveinn.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.coveinn.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">3740
Carp Road, Carp ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We
are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front
patios from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm
(closed Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm,
check out the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff
break, however we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card
call-in available for curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside.
Kitchen and entire restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces
will continue to be disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Swan
on the Rideau<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
province says YES but we say NO!<br />
At this time we will be staying with patio seating only. For the health and
safety of our staff and customers we will not be opening the inside for dining.
We will be paying close attention to how things go in the upcoming weeks but
for now we look forward to seeing you outdoors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://m.me/Swanonrideau?fbclid=IwAR3UzBnxe55JfB_T1W-xKn0ZUToWI65uEKQWmvxB3Jjwz_f6jFnGOTWQBE4" target="_blank">m.me/Swanonrideau</a></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">EVENTS COMING
UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Tambay<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesdays,
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.southbranchbistro.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.southbranchbistro.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Peter
Newsom & Peter Brown<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays
& Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
safely-socially-distancing music continues. Guitarist/singer Peter Newsom and Peter
Brown on keys will be playing on the patio at The Waterfront Gastropub in
Carleton Place Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm, playing a healthy 12 feet from the
nearest patron. The Gastropub has been renovated and looks great. We'll be
there on Saturdays and Wednesdays.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please
join us - from a distance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk46136660"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Michael Schatte<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Live and Solo
Acoustic<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Old Church
Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday, July 25; 5
pm – 7 pm; $25<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hi All! I'm pleased
to announce I'll be performing again at The Old Church Theatre in Trenton, ON,
Saturday July 25th, 2020. This show, from 5pm - 7pm, will be in full accordance
with COVID-19 safety regulations, and as I now like to say, it will be
"socially distanced but musically intimate!" Please see details
below. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tickets available now
at </span></span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Foldchurch.ca%2Fevent%2Fmichael-schatte%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2LrvyT88qW7lfCrwmogCA1Fx1edTV3bJLsT30I37IkXdkwLccr8T8dmPA&h=AT2aLEALclBMIVAZe6IvpQlffj8mscpLyCNc1YEmJMT2doawA59v6M71RqTbU9sDyeepT32F83ootDrjM58vrcW_bf4O9hkfaZlR18hQu2DlBT5Hyn6v2y5mvsd1IE_D3cqZvg5L5n5fcZ4M46boh0_FalYQ62jLwkBDKvr6LqF6Qzc" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">https://oldchurch.ca/event/michael-schatte/</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46136660;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sean
Pinchin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio, Westport<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursday,
July 30; Dinner & Show $45; <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Advance Reservations Required - Call The Cove
613-273-3636<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
show is already almost Sold Out so reserve now if want to be there. Sean is an
amazing slide guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer - a JUNO &
Maple Blues Award nominee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Strict
COVID precautions are in place at The Cove. Please bring a mask and follow all
safety procedures. Masks are now required for EVERYONE for all indoor events.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Ontario Phase 3 COVID Recovery Plan has just been announced in Ontario allowing
for indoor gatherings in Pubs and Restaurants of up to 50 people as of July 19.
All future LIVE music shows booked for The Cove Patio will be able to MOVE
INSIDE if there is bad weather so future shows will be RAIN or SHINE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Steve
Marriner<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove Inn Patio, Westport<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">July
16 show to be re-scheduled<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Cove will notify all those who had booked for the July 16 show directly as well
as posting the new date and details on their Facebook page and website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RBC
Bluesfest LIVE Drive-in Concert<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rue
Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
August 7, 7 pm – 10:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Teamed
up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/canadaperforms?__eep__=6&source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA1ckoayIJ64tWfD5947y42KIH4YAaCahaZJYAA8Gd3Hp6DqjpN3kWsaVqwOdFz0fvUhVzNemAdAv2CBuL-3XZRpJQO08eT2fC3R2aQaCDvmSRDkmIU-kpDu9DE-FgmpyH5xeuJhiU9zylR1F1kEq636EW2-QMimNalUXWJSVfaL91-V8-ml2RnItnc2bZ2BZdTwfcHV2qihq1GLSQn-HXL0txqtJsr5vUh8dDL9T7Vab5FdYKYtUaEsPMTlXLCeacuIwp2WAOqNgACqjHtazOOQdKnsZNqn1RpysaLne6ErlJIkRGOgQc3mCdL74T34Xugnw&__tn__=%2ANK-R"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">#CanadaPerforms</span></a> (NAC) this
year’s RBC Bluesfest turns into a LIVE drive-in concert at Zibi!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Drive
in, park, and watch the live concert from the comfort of your vehicle. Tune
into our FM station for a state-of-the-art sound experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Get
your ticket - valid for everyone in your vehicle - turn up your radio, and
enjoy the LIVE show from a safe distance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Headlining
Friday, August 7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Patrick
Watson with<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Basia
Bulat<br />
Silla and Rise<br />
Zaki Ibrahim<br />
Asuquomo<br />
Geneviève et Alain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
Don’t miss this fun summer event!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For the safety of staff and attendees, COVID-19
safety precautions are in effect. Please read </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">the </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">FAQs
for more information prior to purchase.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.universe.com/events/rbc-bluesfest-drive-in-aug-7-7-aot-tickets-HMX7B5?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Carousel3_EN&utm_campaign=Blues+fest&fbclid=IwAR1lf-dk2WRj0YIQcT-NyGJPPXkB6Scwf58wE5TXMskvzLpq-ihnByChBQk"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.universe.com/events/rbc-bluesfest-drive-in-aug-7-7-aot-tickets-HMX7B5?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Carousel3_EN&utm_campaign=Blues+fest&fbclid=IwAR1lf-dk2WRj0YIQcT-NyGJPPXkB6Scwf58wE5TXMskvzLpq-ihnByChBQk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al
Lerman<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">"Missing
In Action Tour"<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road,Trenton ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
August 22; 5 pm – 7 pm; $20<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bluesman </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Al Lerman</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> is
a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and leader
of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a solid
career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar and rack
harmonica. An engaging and skilled artist with a dry wit to boot, he is
regarded among the top harmonica players in the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We’re
happy to have Al return to the Old Church, this time we’ll be outside in the
fresh air, practicing social distancing, serving wood fired pizza and
having a good time. Bring your mask (or we can provide one) and be sure to let
us know how many will sit at your table.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://oldchurch.ca/summer-patio/">REGISTRATION</a> is
required, but you can donate ($20 suggested) at the gate. We’re open at
5pm. Music at 6pm.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
Kingston Blues Society shows through to September have been cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
future Kingston Blues Society Shows are on HOLD until further notice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Homegrown Live Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday, October 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
AWARDS VOTING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">2020
Blues Blast Music Awards <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music
critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers,
musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in
Blues music in twelve categories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
nominees are listed at the link below. Click on the artist’s name in the list
below to visit their website for more information and to buy their music. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2020-blues-blast-music-award-nominees-announced</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fan
voting to determine the winners begins July 20, 2020 and continues until
September 5, 2020. Voting is free and open to anyone. Subscribers can only vote
one time. Blues Blast Magazine is FREE and you are automatically subscribed as
part of the voting process on our website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest
FREE weekly internet Blues magazine with over 38,000 Blues fan subscribers
located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.BluesBlastMagazine.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Living
Blues Awards<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Vote
for your favorite Blues Artists in the 2020 Living Blues Awards! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
the categories for recordings, only albums with a 2019 release date are
eligible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Only
one ballot per person is allowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
ballots must be received by August 15, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Go
to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2FLivingBlues.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR15wQoKC3wLM7lOMiB6ecF0PpPu1UeRMvOXTvwAunSKZJ-fZps-vyTkor8&h=AT2-pBmHu15zdI_q4HwyKfUVszqEb67-V8_bRE2I5WkRSWVX_X1ZcczZNmegp-XD9YAnbAt7ZsxZigZi65pucixCuvXdQWauxJ651DDT3Eud_hL1sMsW8JaYaHhGsOl8C1MJ_rMSrVUG2Yx-1cY_eeMHNewx5aPkRAEC7_Ni3XPJSDWQ6zt1gB3gpVNtRqIROKz8wKYvAg_UAU-lUOTx7ObyQhmJxnR8e5lHCTWrFJxAAuWhJ-hP2ai4AfPSXNGsjCiJjjyLpauxrUrVHb2SZQfkpfpaKt-MGLoXeR1fOn6wKrXvd92uIJee9lcqkLsVpeCNqI-sRHRClu7CP-SzSfz_QlNJFCRm4zvOcoGT_EyLCfURiC4DatdKYp0LrEi3l6ttH1bVYu7kN_MSF1Dx5bfGUdzUr5iMVqT0-sr2FzpORH7SKN3TI6eKLco1oCuycMhRqVJc6u1pLS0C8JXUSbB4SVQTuGLg9Pwq_uj_TBZZbAVj3nCK6TSKepmazwazMTRuCFL4vzcbn5d_Q4A36aQDPG1cTepPW8pZgdllisohTvxPjEXlg3eOfi2cmRJN0G_4EFxmE1nc1tFKh9HHmlfUxYslN-lb6gjKXxH9FZp7HaRjHhjHArnnWaw88C8POnU7UjU7hGHqjQO_Mw" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://LivingBlues.com</span></a> and
hit the VOTE button on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MOVIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bytowne
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">325
Rideau Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Re-opening
Friday, July 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ticket
prices:</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Screenings
will be limited to 50 patrons per show. This is undiscovered country for the
ByTowne, where our large capacity previously made it easy to waltz up to the
front door with only minutes to spare before a screening. Sell-outs were rare.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To
avoid disappointment, we're inviting you to book your tickets on line – but
we're not ready yet. We've been working with the software people and the
payment-processing people, and we're now pretty sure we can get it up and
running before we open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Nothing
in the COVID era is 100% guaranteed virus-free, but I'm pretty sure that the
precautions put in place at the ByTowne will make your movie experience safe,
relaxing and enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Seats
are taped off so that no-one will be sitting within 2 metres of you (except the
person you brought with you). Staff will wear masks, of course, and all
customers will be asked to wear a mask until seated in the auditorium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hand
sanitizer is available from several dispensers located around the lobby area,
and payment at the box office can be made using the 'tap' function of a debit
card.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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keep traffic circulating and well spaced out in the lobby, we won't be opening
the concession stand just yet. (Bring your own snacks -- it's okay!) And we'll
be slowing down the exiting process, so that patrons don't 'cluster' on their
way out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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more info and movie listings: </span><a href="http://www.bytowne.ca/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.bytowne.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mayfair
Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">1074
Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Safety
procedures: Capacity reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing. More
time between screenings to allow for a deep clean with a disinfectant fogger.
Cashless transactions available. Staff in PPE. Masks mandatory to enter and
exit, but not when you’re seated and watching the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Snag:
Advance ticket sales not yet available. First come, first served.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Info:
Listings at </span><a href="http://www.mayfairtheatre.ca/"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.mayfairtheatre.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Infoline, 613-730-3403<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.<br />
<br />
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: </span><a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=5ef9678e509b8d35e1572279&u=43120562&v=3&key=0b51&skey=822757ed58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluesfestivalguide.com%2Feguide%2Fabout%2F" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues Festival E-Guide</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> (free subscription)
and the popular annual national print (and digital) magazine which
comes out each spring.<br />
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“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would
publish it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati
Gaffney. “We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and
readers alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders.
It seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events
planned for the summer and fall.”<br />
<br />
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black and
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolyn-fe.com%2Fradio%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qmsxilZw1bfE3dhZigD2z7WPqYOYHTpa-_M0aiWfCTdS_byqAfrYHNz0&h=AT3yKt4GFS2jjKZRNZnwyiMrDBDEsrTrPrIJqMwaMbRSz6ZxVPaHXFbS5WK49sbnd6UAWT0BauG3FP8JSxcRCuWEKvzhVzSokTOe3CHphgUzFYCwJRzvMssU0daor8vfXigZJHBvk2xmKg4hfRLdZd4ojwGtnChzOljYyEWCYzl5" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">carolyn-fe.com/radio</span></a> Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam
McKnight, The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown,
Sami Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Ottawa Blues This Weekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995352065447404033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888952970863696881.post-31252287943278522752020-04-29T16:55:00.002-04:002020-04-29T16:55:28.118-04:00Ottawa Blues This Week - 29 April 2020<br />
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WEEK <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">is
moving to a bi-weekly blog/email until venues re-open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
next blog/email will be available around the middle of May.<br />
If you would like to subscribe to the email, please complete the form at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://eepurl.com/bi1E3L</span></a></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently-scheduled shows are cancelled to the end of May or later. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have updated info, please share to <a href="mailto:ottawablues@gmail.com"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">ottawablues@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s Pub – closed – Open Wed-Sat, 4
pm – 8 pm, for take-out and Love Local delivery (5 km area, $5 charge). <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Atomic Rooster – Open Wed-Sat, 4
pm – 9 pm, for take-out and UBER Eats. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC – All performances and events
cancelled until June 30.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NEXT
BEST THING TO LIVE MUSIC<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">There are no live shows for local, national and international
musicians, so they’re sharing their music via the internet.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check out online events, including Facebook live and other live
streaming options.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most musicians offer an option to ‘tip’ for the performance … even $1
helps them pay their living expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most major summer festivals have cancelled this year’s events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NAC
shows online. Find the complete schedule for each day here! <a href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/series/canadaperforms?fbclid=IwAR2AxdKLlcbwXZbd7cbbSJYuVNpP-xaOzgTrAiR9gCLKVicFtnQumTsRI7M" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://nac-cna.ca/en/series/canadaperforms</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Austin
City Limits is opening their archives … free! Watch the last two seasons and
some of the current season. <a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/austin-city-limits/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">https://www.pbs.org/show/austin-city-limits/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">And there are lots
of YOUTUBE videos to watch … and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">online radio shows
to check out while you stay home and help to flatten the curve!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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MUSIC AWARDS 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">41<sup>st</sup>
Blues Music Awards<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Streaming
live<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday,
May 3 @ 5 pm (ET)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">No
matter where you're at in the world</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">you can stream
the </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">2020 Blues Music Awards on </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://blues.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ced6bb50571bf661b324e676&id=987197c4d6&e=ca7c59f534" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Facebook</span></a> and <a href="https://blues.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ced6bb50571bf661b324e676&id=ead4825afd&e=ca7c59f534" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">YouTube</span></a>.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hosted
by Blues Music Award winner </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Shemekia
Copeland,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> the
show will feature award presentations by </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Ruthie
Foster</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">William Bell</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Warren Haynes</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Fantastic Negrito</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Beth Hart, Keb' Mo'</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">, and Blues Hall of Famer </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">Charlie Musselwhite.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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Special performances and a few surprises will also be part of this global watch
party, and we hope you join us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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EVERY WEEK<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesday
Night Jazz Jam<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesdays
@ 9 pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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& delivery available; see above.)</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dr Dave
Blues & Jazz<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
4-7 pm; no cover<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">John
Carroll<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Chateau
Lafayette (The Laff), 42 York Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE LAFF IS CLOSED</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Blues AllStars<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8 pm – midnight; no cover<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">IRENE’S PUB IS CLOSED (Take-out & delivery available; see
above.)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Open
Blues Jam<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every Sunday,
4-7 pm; cover $3 (jammers free)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE RAINBOW IS CLOSED</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Southern
Soul Sunday Brunch Buffet, @ 10 am & 2 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Sherri
Harding<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fatboys
Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">FATBOYS SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE
IS CLOSED</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.atomicrooster.ca/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.atomicrooster.ca</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">THE ATOMIC ROOSTER IS CLOSED
(Take-out & delivery available; see above.)</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sunday
Sessions, 8 pm, no cover<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">IRENE’S PUB IS CLOSED (Take-out
& delivery available; see above.)</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Blues
On The Rideau at<br />
The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<b>2019/20 – 15th Anniversary Year<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.bluesontherideau.ca/?fbclid=IwAR03xTTGdPHz5_id1FoLJmD1VVt2BVkEAt6QumOEMzJ3u1MfBhyxcdNYSTs" target="_blank">www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca</a></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">May
8 – David Vest w/Band<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">SHOW CANCELLED</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">David
Vest will be doing a VIRTUAL CONCERT featuring the songs he would have been
performing at this show and we encourage you to TUNE IN!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
DAVID VEST <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidvest.ca%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR29mE3HsR2bwZqNsoCJ3aAZZfm-DZskgbC7Z-8tcy__j0x0DXlpbSjhJgM&h=AT1g96DCk3UtNDpg1PvoC76g3Y6n1nC4Q-VV0_uE-YHzTS0Yacat4R-5EuRuPbg2b6qY5TPc6m1wnPZqj3gNP--CX9ndQleoOYGGLZ0aSNXV83K9E_pMSAMrxfHTfOFAdmf9QWW1Uu4FZ499EGi_qwLvM-FGxVMwbvCj0vOfuSLeJyY" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.davidvest.ca</span></a><br />
Solo - LIVE from Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria BC<br />
Friday, May 8 - 8 to 9 pm ET / 5 to 6 pm PT<br />
ON HERMANN'S FACEBOOK PAGE <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hermannsjazz/live_videos/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">https://www.facebook.com/hermannsjazz/live_videos/</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is
produced by Choose The Blues Productions <a href="http://www.choosetheblues.ca/">www.choosetheblues.ca</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">in cooperation with The
Cove Inn, Westport <a href="http://www.coveinn.com/">www.coveinn.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sponsored by <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jacob’s Creek Wines<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.jacobscreek.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.jacobscreek.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Perth Brewery <a href="http://www.perthbrewery.ca/">www.perthbrewery.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">DAWG FM Ottawa <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/">www.dawgfm.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ottawa Blues Society
<a href="http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ottawabluessociety.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes <a href="http://www.lake88.ca/">www.lake88.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Black Dog Inn B&B, Westport<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />
<b>**********</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please visit
and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions">www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/Doranchoozblues">www.twitter.com/Doranchoozblues</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheCoveCountryInn">www.facebook.com/TheCoveCountryInn</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/thecoveinn">www.twitter.com/thecoveinn</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">MUSIC BY
THE BAY LIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AJAX, UXBRIDGE,
PORT PERRY <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk30436614"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Music By The Bay Live presents<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk30436614;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Marriner Caddell
& O’Brien<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk30436614;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Avalon Lounge, Port
Whitby Marina, Whitby ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk30436614;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday, April 18 @
8 pm; $45 advance + fees & HST<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">TO BE RESCHEDULED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">SPECIAL
EVENTS COMING UP<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Ben Racine Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">La Grange de la
Gatineau, 80 chemin Summer, Cantley, QC<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Friday, May 8; 8-10
pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SHOW
CANCELLED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Rick Fines<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Marble Arts Centre,
13 Bridgewater Road, Tweed ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Saturday, May 9 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SHOW POSTPONED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Morgan Davis<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Thursday, May 7<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SHOW
CANCELLED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Big Mo and the Blues
Mission<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Friday, May 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SHOW
CANCELLED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Wicked Grin<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Friday, May 22<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">SHOW
CANCELLED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Jack de Keyzer<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Saturday, June 13<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">PENDING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Andre Bisson Band<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Saturday, October
24<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">JW-Jones<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Friday, November 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KINGSTON
& AREA <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">REGULAR
EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">****************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">KBS Monthly
Jam <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Standeasy<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">RCHA Club,
193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Third
Saturday each month @ 8:30 pm, $3 at the door <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">CANCELLED<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kingstonbluessociety.ca/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.kingstonbluessociety.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">BLUES ON
THE RADIO<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Streaming at <a href="http://www.dawgfm.com/"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.dawgfm.com/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CKCU-FM
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Mighty
93.1<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.ckcufm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sundays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Black
and Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">with John
Tackaberry<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">interviews</i>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In A Mellow
Tone<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
6-8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CBC Radio
One 91.5 FM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturdays:
9-11 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
Night Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">www.cbc.ca/snb</span></b></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His collection of blues records numbers in the
thousands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">And check out SNB videos here <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thursdays,
8-10 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Got The
Blues<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 13<sup>th</sup> year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and
streaming on the internet at <a href="http://valleyheritageradio.ca/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">valleyheritageradio.ca</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">NPR from
Canton NY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">**********<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Unsung
and On The Side<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">With Carolyn
Fe<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Tuesdays,
7-9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Re-broadcast Saturday 10 am – noon & Sunday
2-4 pm (all times EST)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://rock-fm.ca/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun;">http://rock-fm.ca/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">LOCALS
LOOK AHEAD<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">To be updated when venues re-open and dates are confirmed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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