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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Bettye Lavette with the Walkervilles
Neat Coffee House, Burnstown ON
Tuesday, February 17 @ 8 pm; tickets
$100
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The Paul DesLauriers Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, February 21 @
9:30 pm; $15
The trio is made up of virtuoso guitarist and
singer Paul DesLauriers and masterful rhythm section Greg Morency on bass and
Sam Harrisson on drums. The self-titled new electric album from these three
pillars of the Quebec Blues scene has captured the subtlety and intensity, the
unique interplay and excitement they are so well known for.
Released to unanimously excellent reviews on March
18, 2014, the album reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Canada Blues Chart within
the first month. Popular on the blues festival scene, The Paul DesLauriers
Band has performed for thousands of fans on the stages of Montreal
International Jazz Festival, the Tremblant International Jazz Festival, The
Dutch Mason Blues Festival and the Calabogie Blues & Ribfest among many
others.
Undeniably part of Canada’s musical elite, all
three members were nominated for the 2014 Maple Blues Awards; Paul DesLauriers
for Guitarist of the Year, Sam Harrisson for Drummer of the Year and Greg
Morency won the coveted award for Bassist of the Year. Paul DesLauriers is the
Winner of two Maple Blues Awards in 2014, including Guitarist of the Year. Sam
Harrisson is a three-time Maple Blues Award Drummer of the Year nominee. Along
with Greg Morency, collectively, they have won 13 Quebec Lys Blues Awards.
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The Nina Project
National Arts
Centre 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Monday, February 23
@ 7:30 pm; $50
The Nina Project highlights three award-winning, internationally acclaimed African-Canadian
vocalists – Jackie Richardson, Kellylee Evans and Shakura S’Aida – performing
the music & lyrics of Nina Simone. Few jazz vocalists have remained as
relevant across generations as Nina Simone. Her music is still played in its
original form, in dance/house tracks and everything in between.
What happens when three
top-ranked vocalists, whose combined musical experience equals ninety-five years on one stage, share their interpretation of Nina Simone?
Answer: The Nina Project.
Simone’s influence shows
through their diverse performances. Evans recently won a Juno for her Nina
tribute album, S’Aida performed a Simone tribute to a sold out audience, while
Richardson’s repertoire has included her favourite Nina songs for years.
Through three generations of
Canadian Black entertainers, The Nina Project shows how timeless, classic and
sophisticated Simone was, and how strongly her music prevails.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Choose The Blues Productions presents
Blues On The Rideau 10th Anniversary
The Hogtown Allstars
At The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Friday
& Saturday, February 20-21; $60 Dinner & Show
Advance
reservations required - 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Proceeds to Westport’s Rideau Vista & St.
Edward’s Elementary Schools
From
Toronto - All stars indeed - 5 members from Downchild plus Teddy Leonard on
guitar - all Juno and/or Maple Blues Award winners!
More information at www.choosetheblues.ca
**********More information at www.choosetheblues.ca
Adam Karch
House Concert
1421 D’Arcy Street,
Greely ON
Saturday, February
21; doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8 pm; $20 in advance
This Montreal singer/songwriter/acoustic finger-picker
kicked off Studio DAWG’s fall shows last September, a great show. On his latest
CD, “Blueprints”, you’ll find blues, roots and unexpected acoustic versions of
pop and disco tunes, like ‘Stayin’ Alive’.
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Paul Reddick and
MonkeyJunk In Concert
Blacksheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, February 21 @ 8:30 pm
Paul Reddick has long been a part of Canada’s rich
roots music scene; he is one of the best harmonica players in the country ….
His distinctive voice covers a wide emotional palette; always engaging;
sometimes a shout, more often a conversationally vivid whisper. But it is
Reddick’s songs – sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, always thought-provoking
and rarely sentimental – and the passionate way he delivers them that best
illustrate what the influential British magazine Mojo described as his “wayward
brilliance”.
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Terry Gillespie Presents
2014 Juno Award Winner Lorraine Klaasen
The Granary Beizli, 3270 County Road 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Sunday, February 22; 3-6 pm; $25 - General Admission (Arrive early to
ensure a seat)
Lorraine Klaasen, the
daughter of legendary South African Jazz singer Thandie Klaasen, is one of the
few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of Township
Music, which continues to be the most distinctive sound to come out of South
Africa. Born and raised in Soweto, Lorraine has electrified audiences worldwide
with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship. Lorraine was influenced by
South Africa's musical giants of the 1950's and 1960's, such as Miriam Makeba
(who was a close friend of Lorraine and Thandie) as well as Dolly Rathebe,
Dorothy Masuka, Sophie Mgcina and Busi Mhlongo who frequented her mother's
home.
Lorraine won the 2013 JUNO
World Music award and the 2014 Hagood Hardy Award for World Music! Lorraine and
Terry will be performing together and playing the music of
Africa and Blues and Roots
Music. Dancing Encouraged!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Tony D’s Tribute to Hendrix
with
special guest Rebecca Noelle
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, February 20 @ 9: 30 pm; $15
Tony D and friends with his
annual Hendrix Tribute show.
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Mardi Gras Party
with Ball & Chain and Zydeco
Loco
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, February
21
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, February 20
Tony D’s Tribute to Hendrix
@ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Saturday, February 21
Bluestone @ the Atomic
Rooster, 4-8 pm
Mardi Gras Party with Ball
& Chain and Zydeco Loco @ Irene’s
Sunday, February 22
River City Junction hosts
the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
The Rod Williams Band @ the
Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost) EVERY WEEK
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Al Tambay
Bassline Pub & Eatery, 2557 Baseline Road
Every Tuesday, 8-11 pm; no cover
Al plays here every Tuesday with Jansen on drums
… and sometimes
he invites friends to join them.
Check out the food … Al really likes the wraps!
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Jeff and Shane
Tuesdays in the Irish Village
Heart & Crown,
Byward Market, Clarence Street
Every other Tuesday
Every
other Tuesday, you can find Jeff Rogers accompanied by Shane McEwan playing at
The Heart and Crown Downtown.
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The Jam @ Kaffé
1870, Wakefield QC
Every Wednesday @ 9
pm, no cover
6
rotating hosts, each specializing in a different genre
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette
(The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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Irene’s Blues
AllStars
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Thursdays, 9 pm – 1
am; no cover
A bonafide grass roots event that has grown out of the
very floorboards of Irene’s Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser for
musicians and music lovers alike, this weekly Thursday night jam features Corky
Kealey on drums with Vince Halfhide on bass and a host of great local players
who rotate according to availability.
Each week the cast is topped up with a guest host who steers the song
selections in whatever way they're inspired and the jamming begins. It's a great concept and the proof is in its
continuing popularity.
Special
guests:
February 19 – Maria Hawkins
February
26 – Drew Nelson
March 5
– Dean Dupuis
March 12
– Jed Rached
March 19
– Al Wood
March 26
– Jarhead & Jerome
April 2
– Parker Estabrooks
April 9
– Jeff Graham
April 16
– Scott Amey
April 23
– Mathieu Gagnon
April 30
– Rob Alexander
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Jeff Rogers
RARE Restaurant
& Bar, 570 Kanata Avenue
Thursdays, 6-10 pm
Between 6 pm and 10 pm every Thursday night, you can
find Jeff playing at this wonderful fine dining establishment. Make requests,
enjoy MARTINI NIGHT, and on Ottawa Senators game nights enjoy half price
appetizers!
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Jeff Rogers
SALT, 345 Preston
Street
Fridays, 9:30 pm
Friday
Nights in a gorgeous Piano Lounge, find Jeff singing all kinds of music,
playing a nice new grand piano, while drinking fabulous cocktails.
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The Allaire Show
with John Allaire & special
guests
Quinn’s Ale House,
1070 Bank Street
Last Saturday of
the month, 3-5 pm
Songs and stories from around the world.
February 21 – Steve Marriner
February
28 – Tony D
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Jeff Rogers
RARE Restaurant
& Bar, 570 Kanata Avenue
Saturdays,
6:30-10:30 pm
Come
by on any Saturday night for some amazing food, a great atmosphere, super
friendly staff, with some sweet soul music provided by Jeff Rogers.
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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Every Sunday, 4-7
pm; cover $3 (jammers free)
The jam is open to all ages. Jammers sign up on the jam sheet at the door
& each jam session lasts for 3 songs.
Drums & amps are provided, you only need to bring your instruments
(but you can bring your amps if you want to).
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Sunday Blues, 6-9
pm, no cover
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street (at MacLaren)
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
ONCE A MONTH
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Open Blues Jam
Avant-Garde Bar
& Restaurant, 135½ Besserer Street
First Thursday of each
month @ 8 pm
Hosted by River City Junction and Robert Farrell, this
is an open jam.
Contact Jason jason@rivercityjunction.com
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
ONCE A MONTH
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Mississippi Blues
Society Jam ***NO JAM IN FEBRUARY***
Thirsty Moose Pub
& Eatery, Bridge Street, Carleton Place
First Tuesday of
every month @ 8:30 pm
A message from the
Mississippi Blues Society:
A reminder that there will be NO MBS JAM this month
at the Thirsty Moose...due to smaller than normal winter crowds, it has been
cancelled for the month of February only by the owner...hopefully we'll be up and
running again in March.... We'll miss jamming with you all....but you know what
they say..."absence makes the heart grow fonder".
Hosted by The Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery & The
Mississippi Blues Society, and featuring Barry Buse & Peter Brown, the MBS
Blues Jam is the longest-running blues jam in the Greater Ottawa area & one
of the best, attracting both musicians & fans from in & out of town.
*8:30 PM is the Estimated Start Time *There's No Cover
Charge *Free Parking *Good Food *Ends Early [approx. midnight]
And - just so you know...we pack 'em in for this event,
so come in early if you want a good table.
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Blues On Tues ***NO Blues on Tues in January &
February 2015***
The Granary Beizli,
3270 County Rd 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Third Tuesday of
every month@ 7 pm; $10
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SPECIAL EVENTS
COMING SOON
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Virée
Blues Boréale presents
Harrison Kennedy
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau (Old-Hull)
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau (Old-Hull)
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
(Ottawa Blues Society
with membership card - $15)
The achievements of this
Grand Performer on the North American music scene, the next guest on Virée Blues Boréale,
make him one of the best-known artists to have performed on Virée Blues Boréale’s
stage. Ex-member of The Chairmen
of the Board, he also worked with the majors: to name just a few,
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Stevie
Wonder! Millions of albums sold, appearances on the Johnny Carson Tonight
Show and on England’s Top Of The Pops, lots of nominations, honours and awards
at the JUNOs as well as at the Maple Blues Awards and 2nd place in
the solo/duo category, against 83 of from all over the world best at the
27th edition of The Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge
in Memphis, Tennessee. The
Living Legend of the Blues and of Motown, Harrison Kennedy, is back
at the 21st edition of Virée
Blues Boréale. www.harrisonkennedy.ca
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, February 27 @ 9:30 pm; $10
Always
touring with an incredible band, Jack will have you rocking in your seat and
swaying to his hot blues, soulful R&B and cool soul jazz. World class.
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Matt Schofield
Violet’s Venue, 52 Morrow Road, Barrie ON
Friday & Saturday, February 27-28; Doors: 7:15 pm, Show: 8:15 pm;
$85
Matt Schofield
is lauded as the British blues guitarist of current times. With his latest
release, “Far As I Can See”, Schofield finds himself as representative for the
long tradition of British Blues, and gaining a home amongst his peers – the world's
greatest contemporary blues players.
And the
Schofield story is exploding internationally; the world is sitting up and
taking note. Indeed, the new collection finds Schofield in stunning form,
able to justify both his fearsome reputation as well as the sense of anticipation
around this release. Alongside two choice covers from his musical heroes, the
album’s nine original tracks showcase his continued growth as an exciting
songwriter within the genre, delivered with impassioned vocals to create a
diverse and unique take on the blues. “Far As I Can See” is his fifth studio
album … he imbues this album with stunning musicianship; but never at the
expense of heart and soul.
“Far As I Can
See” is the work of a mercurial and important artist, a collection of material
that brings together all that is best in its sphere. As Premier Guitar magazine
confirmed: “No longer just a guitarist to keep an eye out for, Schofield has
arrived, and cements his status as an important contemporary bluesman.”
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“Take
the load off!” Fundraiser
In
support of fellow musician Joe Gaspar
Moose McGuire’s, 3320 McCarthy Road
Moose McGuire’s, 3320 McCarthy Road
Saturday, February
28; 2 pm
In
order to help him with the expenses of treatments and day to day living etc., some
of the city’s top musicians are holding an all-day fundraiser so that various
bands and people can come out and show support for Joe. The event will run from
2 pm – 2 am Sunday morning.
There will be prizes, draws, 50/50 and so on. We would love your support and helping spread the word to make this a successful event, bring your musician friends, friends and let’s show Ottawa that the musician community supports one of its own!
For those of you who have not heard of or actually “heard” Joe here is a little bit of info about the man:
Joe Gaspar is a multi-talented musician who arrived in Canada from the European scenes; blues was always his guidance. He was a founder of the Romanian power-trio Quo Vadis, playing bass guitar and doing lead vocals for over 12 years.
He is constantly researching the ways of music; due to his outstanding vocal abilities he is invited to join groups of different genre, singing in rock operas, playing keyboards, guitar and bass or even conducting choirs.
2010 found Joe on stage at the prestigious Ottawa Blues Fest. Joe has also competed in the OBS Road to Memphis challenge for three consecutive years. He also performs with Crunchy Flower (Bass & Vocals), Rocksnake (Lead Vocals & Keys) in the past was also lead vocals and keys for Union Jack. The Joe Gaspar Band was created in September 2011 to give life to his original ideas. In 2013 a Romanian author came to Ottawa to interview Joe and film a documentary showcasing all the Romanian expat musicians who left to pursue their careers in other countries. Back home in Hungary/Romania Joe is heralded as one of the country’s finest blues voices to every grace a stage; he has been included in various books and movie documentaries.
There will be prizes, draws, 50/50 and so on. We would love your support and helping spread the word to make this a successful event, bring your musician friends, friends and let’s show Ottawa that the musician community supports one of its own!
For those of you who have not heard of or actually “heard” Joe here is a little bit of info about the man:
Joe Gaspar is a multi-talented musician who arrived in Canada from the European scenes; blues was always his guidance. He was a founder of the Romanian power-trio Quo Vadis, playing bass guitar and doing lead vocals for over 12 years.
He is constantly researching the ways of music; due to his outstanding vocal abilities he is invited to join groups of different genre, singing in rock operas, playing keyboards, guitar and bass or even conducting choirs.
2010 found Joe on stage at the prestigious Ottawa Blues Fest. Joe has also competed in the OBS Road to Memphis challenge for three consecutive years. He also performs with Crunchy Flower (Bass & Vocals), Rocksnake (Lead Vocals & Keys) in the past was also lead vocals and keys for Union Jack. The Joe Gaspar Band was created in September 2011 to give life to his original ideas. In 2013 a Romanian author came to Ottawa to interview Joe and film a documentary showcasing all the Romanian expat musicians who left to pursue their careers in other countries. Back home in Hungary/Romania Joe is heralded as one of the country’s finest blues voices to every grace a stage; he has been included in various books and movie documentaries.
Why Cancer Fundraising
Upon being diagnosed with cancer, a person's life changes dramatically. Daily concerns have to take second place to completing all the tests, doctor visits and paperwork that are needed in order to plan the cancer treatment. Once the treatment is started and a general plan is put into place, the patient's attention may turn to questions about finances.
While cancer treatment is expensive, it's not just the treatment that is costly. A cancer diagnosis can affect a family's finances in the following ways:
Upon being diagnosed with cancer, a person's life changes dramatically. Daily concerns have to take second place to completing all the tests, doctor visits and paperwork that are needed in order to plan the cancer treatment. Once the treatment is started and a general plan is put into place, the patient's attention may turn to questions about finances.
While cancer treatment is expensive, it's not just the treatment that is costly. A cancer diagnosis can affect a family's finances in the following ways:
·
Lost wages from the
individual diagnosed, from not able to work through treatment
·
The
financial aid for his children when he is not working while undergoing
treatment
·
Increased
insurance premiums
·
Individuals in treatment need special food, comfort items and
over the counter medications to help with side effects of treatment
All
these costs come at neither a time when the individual has neither the
emotional energy nor the time to deal with additional financial stressors.
Come on out show some love and help us kick Cancer in the ASS!
Come on out show some love and help us kick Cancer in the ASS!
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Cécile Doo-Kingué CD launch
Le Petit Chicago, 50 promenade du Portage, Gatineau
QC
Saturday, February 28 @ 9 pm
Hey Ottawa, Gatineau,
Outaouais!
I’ll be at Le Petit Chicago Saturday, February 28th to introduce you to my newborn. No need for gifts, just bring your fine selves and some friends to the party. It’s gonna be hot!
I’ll be at Le Petit Chicago Saturday, February 28th to introduce you to my newborn. No need for gifts, just bring your fine selves and some friends to the party. It’s gonna be hot!
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MonkeyJunk
Wilno Tavern, Wilno ON
Saturday, February 28; $25 advance, $30 at the door
Dance, Party, Celebrate, Break
the Winter Blues with this Party Band of expert musicians! They normally play
venues much bigger than the Wilno, but EVERYONE LOVE WILNO! So because of you,
the great crowds, they are coming back again!
In their relatively short 6 year existence, Ottawa, Canada-based MonkeyJunk has cultivated a unique blend of SWAMP ROOTS ROCK. Their extensive touring has helped to develop a notable fan base across Canada, the US and Europe. Tony D plays guitar; Steve Marriner sings, plays baritone guitar and harmonica; Matt Sobb plays drums.
They have been rewarded for their hard work with many awards including:
2014 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2014 Juno Award nominee – Blues Album of the Year
2012 Juno Award winner – Blues Album of the Year
2008-2013 – 20 Maple Blues Awards
2010 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2010 Blues Music Award (USA) – Best New Artist Debut
“The Sultans of Swamp R&B” – William Shatner
“MonkeyJunk are keeping the spirits of Muddy Waters and the other roots giants alive with their own unique brand of music. Check it out – you won’t be disappointed.” – David Wilcox
“Loved your CD, some really cool tunes – It is one I find myself listening to over and over again” – Ritchie Hayward, Little Feat
“Blues, raw and different.” – Star Trek captain/Canadian actor/musician Bruce Greenwood
In their relatively short 6 year existence, Ottawa, Canada-based MonkeyJunk has cultivated a unique blend of SWAMP ROOTS ROCK. Their extensive touring has helped to develop a notable fan base across Canada, the US and Europe. Tony D plays guitar; Steve Marriner sings, plays baritone guitar and harmonica; Matt Sobb plays drums.
They have been rewarded for their hard work with many awards including:
2014 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2014 Juno Award nominee – Blues Album of the Year
2012 Juno Award winner – Blues Album of the Year
2008-2013 – 20 Maple Blues Awards
2010 Canadian Independent Music Award – Blues Artist/Group of the Year
2010 Blues Music Award (USA) – Best New Artist Debut
“The Sultans of Swamp R&B” – William Shatner
“MonkeyJunk are keeping the spirits of Muddy Waters and the other roots giants alive with their own unique brand of music. Check it out – you won’t be disappointed.” – David Wilcox
“Loved your CD, some really cool tunes – It is one I find myself listening to over and over again” – Ritchie Hayward, Little Feat
“Blues, raw and different.” – Star Trek captain/Canadian actor/musician Bruce Greenwood
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The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The Band LIVE
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans
Wednesday, March 4 @ 8 pm
Maple Blues Award-winning producer and keyboardist
Lance Anderson is bringing his critically-acclaimed show, 'The Last Waltz – a
Musical Celebration of The Band Live LIVE’ to his hometown of Ottawa. This
night is a celebration of the music of Canadian Hall of Famers, the Band.
In 1976, the Band performed their last concert with
their friends Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison and others.
Martin Scorsese’s award-winning film of the concert is considered the best
concert film of the era.
Blues fans, although most of the show is 'blues
based' at least 30% IS BLUES! The Hawks were a rockabilly band when they were
with Ronnie Hawkins, but when they set out on their own as “Levon and the Hawks”
they were strictly an R&B and Blues band. Ray Charles, Bobby Bland, Sam
Cooke, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy … were just some of the blue artists they
covered at that time. They were good friends with Paul Butterfield and Muddy
Waters and played on their recordings.
Featured artists are blues all stars and multiple
MBA and JUNO Award winners. Including The Weber Brothers, Jimmy Bowskill,
Johnny Max and Ottawa's own Steve Mariner (Monkey Junk) with Jerome Levon Avis
(Levon Helm's godson) on vocals and drums. 9 piece band, w 4 horns and TUBA,
fiddle, mandolin, accordion.
It's the music of THE BAND played from the heart,
by musicians who love it.
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The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The Band LIVE
Regent Theatre, Picton ON
Friday, March 6
See details above.
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The 24th Street Wailers
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, March 7 @ 9:30 pm
Their
latest release, “Wicked” has been nominated for this year’s JUNO award and the
Wailers are back from their US tour (and making a new recording in Austin TX).
They’ll be celebrating with a pre-JUNO nomination party at the Rainbow.
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JazzN.ca Gala Fundraiser
with The Steve Berndt Band
plus Tim Bedner & Elise Letourneau
& local high school student performers
Mississippi Golf Club, 341 Wilson Street (Appleton), RR#3 Almonte ON
Saturday, March 7 @ 6:30 pm; $80
The Gala Fundraiser will
raise money for the JazzN.ca Bursary to
provide financial assistance to local high school students who wish to attend
Carleton University’s 2015 Jazz Camp (CU Jazz Camp). The CU Jazz Camp currently
costs just over $700 for tuition and in-residence accommodation. JazzN.ca’s goal is to raise enough money to
provide financial assistance for three local students to attend the CU Jazz
Camp.
All in all, then, the March
7th Gala Fundraiser, Dinner and Dance is not only expected to
start a Spring tradition in re-enacting a community commitment to youth, but
also to shake the winter doldrums with a fun-filled evening of dining and
dancing! Information about the JazzN.ca Bursary
Gala Fundraiser, as well as information about the JazzN.ca Bursary Program, is available on
the website at www.jazzN.ca.
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Ross Neilsen
The Branch Restaurant, Kemptville ON
Saturday, March 7 @ 9 pm; $10
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Sunday, March 8 @ 10 pm
Ross is on his
annual winter solo tour.
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JW-Jones
JUNO Nomination Celebration
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Sunday, March 8 @ 3 pm; $15
JW-Jones will perform 2 sets starting at 3 pm with Jamie Holmes (drums) and Laura Greenberg (bass). He is “So honoured to be nominated... Belmont Boulevard is up for Blues Album of the Year!”
"The road that led JW-Jones to Nashville to record with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Susan Tedeschi) for the legendary Blind Pig Records was challenging, and the result is Belmont Boulevard — his most intimate and explosive album yet. Each song plays like a round in a heavyweight title fight and Jones emerges a winner, playing with fire hotter than those that burned him. These songs contain powerful, personal stories (“Cocaine Boy,” “Thank You”) that capture the edge and energy of his live shows, filled with snarling, screaming guitars (“Magic West Side Boogie”) and grit and groove (“What’s Inside Of You”). Belmont Boulevard is the story of a battle-tested artist not only absorbing the punches but fighting back, towering above his troubles, ready to hit the road to take on whatever comes next." —Josh Hathaway, BlindedBySound.com
COME CELEBRATE THE JUNO
NOMINATION WITH US AT IRENE’S!
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Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Launch
Pressed, 750 Gladstone
Avenue
Wednesday, March 11 @ noon;
free
Join us for great
drinks, food, people and music as we celebrate the launch of the 4th
Annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival!
This free event is open
to everyone but especially a time to bring together all the volunteers, media
and sponsors who make this festival possible.
More info: http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com
Follow us on Face Book www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Grassroots-Festival/210912422324113O
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Keep The Cancer Treatments Coming Fundraiser
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, March 11, 6-10 pm
A fund raising event for our dear friend and all around awesome person, Sue Breen. Come out to
Irene's Pub and enjoy the sounds of the Drew Nelson Band and some very special
guests. Bid on some beautiful auction items, enjoy the company of friends, have
something nice to eat and help us raise some dough for drugs and moolah for
meds.
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Steve Hill
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, March 12
The big winner at this year’s Maple Blues Awards was
Canadian guitarist and singer Steve
Hill, who took home awards for entertainer, guitarist, electric
act, and recording of the year for his “Solo
Recordings Vol. 2”, a follow-up to his “Solo Recordings Vol. 1” (winner of the best self-produced album honour at the 2013
International Blues Challenge) and the four-track EP that came in between,
entitled, fittingly enough, “Solo
Recordings Vol. 1 ½”.
Despite a sound comparable to that of fellow Canadian
trio MonkeyJunk and U.S. acts like Moreland & Arbuckle and Gary Clark, Jr.,
Hill is – as the titles of his latest recordings indicate – a true one-man
show, tearing away on guitar and vocals as well as on drums, cymbals, and even
sometimes harmonica.
“I’ve got a drum kit at my feet; we’ve modified all of
my guitars with an extra pick-up that takes the sound of the two big strings
that goes through an octaver and a bass amp so I got a bass sound at the same
time that I’m playing the guitar,” notes Hill in his press materials. “I got a
drum stick now so that I can play the right cymbal and I started playing harp
about a year-and-a-half ago. It’s very challenging, but I love this sound. It’s
very basic and very raw.”
(from http://blog.bluespowr.com/)
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The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The Band LIVE
Violet’s Venue, Barrie ON
Friday, March 13
See details below.
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Music By The Bay Live presents
The Last Waltz - The Music of The Band
St. Francis Centre Theatre,
78 Church Street South, Ajax, ON
Saturday, March 14 @ 8 pm; $55 advance, $65 at the door
This is an all-star line-up,
featuring Chuck Jackson (lead singer of the Downchild Blues Band), Maple Blues
Lifetime Achievement award winner Paul James, Jerome Levon Avis (Levon Helm’s
godson) the multi-talented Jimmy Bowskill and other special guest singers. The
performance will recreate the atmosphere of The Band’s final concert, which was
captured in Martin Scorcese's award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz.
In this homage to The Last Waltz, Anderson’s special guests will perform
the songs played and sung by these artists at the memorable 1976 concert.
Backed by a 9-piece band
that includes Jerome Levon Avis on drums and vocals, Terry Blersh on guitar,
Dennis Pinhorn (The Hawks) on bass, Rob Gusevs (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on
organ and Anderson (Shakura S'Aida) on piano and vocals, this is a group of
seasoned veterans who love the music. Anderson’s band also features a stellar
four-piece horn section including David Dunlop (Boss Brass) on trumpet, Gord
Meyers (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on trombone and tuba, Chris Murphy (Maple Blues
Band) on Tenor sax, and Simon Wallis (Lighthouse) on Baritone sax.
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Paul Reddick
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, March 21;
$12
Paul Reddick has long been a part of Canada’s rich
roots music scene; he is one of the best harmonica players in the country ….
His distinctive voice covers a wide emotional palette; always engaging;
sometimes a shout, more often a conversationally vivid whisper. But it is
Reddick’s songs – sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, always thought-provoking
and rarely sentimental – and the passionate way he delivers them that best
illustrate what the influential British magazine Mojo described as his “wayward
brilliance”.
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The Split
NAC 4th
Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Wednesday, March 25
@ 7:30 pm; $20
Wednesday March 25th the Split
brings their brand of soul music to the N.A.C.'s Fourth Stage.
Named “People to Watch in 2015,”
by the Ottawa Citizen and a featured act on the CBC, The Split is a neo-soul
band that grew out of Canada’s national capital duo the Brothers Chaffey. Their
first EP released in 2014 will get you shaking at a higher velocity. Their show
makes people actually want to dance. No — not dance. The Split makes you want
to Doo Wop.
With a full album slated for release and a tour across the United States and Europe, 2015 promises to be a big year for this band. Members Matthew and Curtis Chaffey, Dan and Michael Grewal, Matt Aston and Terry Owen, burn it up on stage the way Bobby Womack did it. With soul dressed up to groove to a younger beat. Watch out for them this year.
Tickets are available at the NAC box office, both Compact music locations, the Record Centre and the Ottawa Folklore Centre.
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MonkeyJunk
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday,March 27 @ 9:30 pm
Dance, Party, Celebrate, Break
the Winter Blues with this Party Band of expert musicians! They normally play
venues much bigger than the Wilno, but EVERYONE LOVE WILNO! So because of you,
the great crowds, they are coming back again!
In their relatively short 6 year existence, Ottawa, Canada-based MonkeyJunk has cultivated a unique blend of SWAMP ROOTS ROCK. Their extensive touring has helped to develop a notable fan base across Canada, the US and Europe. Tony D plays guitar; Steve Marriner sings, plays baritone guitar and harmonica; Matt Sobb plays drums.
http://monkeyjunkband.com/
In their relatively short 6 year existence, Ottawa, Canada-based MonkeyJunk has cultivated a unique blend of SWAMP ROOTS ROCK. Their extensive touring has helped to develop a notable fan base across Canada, the US and Europe. Tony D plays guitar; Steve Marriner sings, plays baritone guitar and harmonica; Matt Sobb plays drums.
http://monkeyjunkband.com/
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Eddie Shaw and the
Wolf Gang
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, March 28
@ 9:30 pm
Eddie Shaw is one
of the reigning ‘kings’ of Chicago Blues. Eddie Shaw has played with the likes
of such blues greats such as Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Jimmie
Reed, Magic Sam, Lil Milton, Ike Turner, Freddie King, Willie Dixon, Hound Dog
Taylor and the likes but is widely known for the time he spent with Chester
Burnet … known the world over as Howlin’ Wolf. After Howlin Wolf’s death in
1976, Eddie continued in the tradition set before him and formed his own band,
Eddie Shaw and the Wolfgang. Like many before him, his migration from
Greenville, MS to Chicago serves as a testament to his musical roots and his
ability as a singer, songwriter, producer, instrumentalist and bandleader.
Having
performed with some of the greatest blues musicians that have ever lived, he is
part of a generation of musicians that have helped to define and shape the
“Chicago sound.” His hard honking blues busting saxophone work can be found on
some of the most prolific blues recordings to date. He’s still a force to be
reckoned with … a 2014 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Blues Music Award
Winner for Best Instrumentalist/Horn.
If you're looking
for authentic blues then you've come to the right place. 60 years of blowing it
down all across the country and around the world.... Eddie Shaw is the real
thing.
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Danny Brooks
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Wednesday, April 8;
$10
Danny
Brook’s latest CD, “This World Is Not Your Friend” is his first stripped down
recording with his duo partner Lil Miss Debi, who happens to be his wife. The
result is a ‘down home’, ‘Front porch’ style recording that bring all the
conflict/resolution of Brook’s storied past merging styles and genres together
with a soulful blue thread unlike any previous recordings.
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Popa Chubby
St. Francis Centre Theatre,
78 Church Street South, Ajax, ON
Friday, April 10 @ 8 pm; $50 advance, $55 at the door
Larger than life blues
figure Popa Chubby has a lot of reasons to feel lucky this year. 2014 marks the
25th anniversary of his emergence as a powerful force in the
venerable New York blues scene with his very own band, and his own unique brand
of hard hitting, face melting, blues rock n’ funky soul.
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The Paul James Band
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, April 18
One of the most exciting and energetic
Toronto-based Canadian musicians ... past, present and future, Paul James is a
Canadian cultural icon. A veteran entertainer, this player has seen all that
this crazy music business has to offer. His talents as a guitarist, vocalist,
band leader, stage acrobatic, and songwriter have allowed James to produce the
music he loves for over three decades.
In 2012, Paul James received 'The Maple Blues
(Lifetime Achievement Award for Blues Music in Canada), and at the 'Firehall
Reunion' in London, Paul received the first, ' Jimmy Lewis Memorial, Lifetime
in the Blues Award.
Paul James is a Juno winner (Canadian music
industry award) in the Best Roots and Traditional Music category... not
surprizing! And Paul has received two Toronto Music
awards for Best Club Band and Best Blues Artist.
A rare Ottawa appearance … this is a ‘don’t miss’
show!
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Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch, 330 Kent Street
Thursday to Sunday, April 23-26
The
Ottawa Grassroots Festival is a family-friendly gathering of folk music, dance
and spoken word. Grassroots is a unique experience, accessible and indoors with
FREE daytime activities designed
to appeal to all ages, featuring workshops, sing-along, special kids’
activities, an instrument petting zoo, jam sessions, a Festival Choir, folk
dancing, instrument building and much more.
Evening
performances will be ticketed. Follow the latest line-up and performer news on
the OGF website, Facebook and Twitter.
It’s
called Grassroots because it is! This not-for-profit organization is run
entirely by volunteers.
More info: http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com
Follow us on Face Book www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Grassroots-Festival/210912422324113O
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Lucas Haneman
Express
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Friday, April 24
Lucas Haneman is an expressive and soulful
guitarist with a sound that reaches beyond genres. A deeply passionate
performer and improviser who has been playing since the age of 6, and a strong
unique musical force wherever he is present, Haneman always places the
listener’s enjoyment as his top priority.
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Wicked Grin
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, April 25
‘No
rest for the wicked’ as they say, and certainly no rest for Wicked Grin, they
are not content to rest on their recent Best New Artist Maple Blues Award
laurels. Leaving home in mid-February, they hit the road to tour Northern
Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and back through
Northern Ontario again. They’ll probably be glad to be back home, and Ottawa blues
fans will be glad to see them again at their first local gig.
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Buddy Guy
Centrepointe
Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Monday &
Tuesday, April 27-28@ 8 pm; tickets $86.75
One dollar has been included in the ticket fees at the
request of the promoter. For every ticket sold, $1.00 will be donated to the
Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation by Centrepointe Theatres on behalf of the
promoter.
Buddy Guy is a genuine
American treasure and one of the final surviving connections to an historic era
in the country’s musical evolution? And still, as one glorious track on Rhythm
& Blues puts it, he claims that “All That Makes Me Happy is the Blues.”
Buddy recently received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
@ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT
2014/15 LINE-UP
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Blues
On The Rideau is a Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of
Canada's best Blues artists performing in the cozy, intimate setting
of The Cove Country Inn in Westport, Ontario - once a month from October
through May (December excluded). 2014/15 is their 10th Anniversary season.
The
Cove Inn is known for its friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, good food and
drink, comfortable accommodation, excellent LIVE music and for its
beautiful location on Rideau Lake in one of the most scenic small towns
in eastern Ontario. Westport is just a 45 minute drive from Kingston, 1.5
hours from Ottawa.
Despite cost increases, the price for these nights remains at $60 per person (the same as the past 3 years). That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, the show and dancing. Proceeds from all BOTR nights go to support different local Westport charities. The Series has raised over $50,000 for the community over the past 9 years and the goal is to hit another $5K this season.
Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com and is sponsored by 101.9 DAWG FM in Ottawa www.dawgfm.com, LAKE 88.1 in Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca and DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com.
Despite cost increases, the price for these nights remains at $60 per person (the same as the past 3 years). That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, the show and dancing. Proceeds from all BOTR nights go to support different local Westport charities. The Series has raised over $50,000 for the community over the past 9 years and the goal is to hit another $5K this season.
Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com and is sponsored by 101.9 DAWG FM in Ottawa www.dawgfm.com, LAKE 88.1 in Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca and DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com.
2014/15
LINE-UP FOR BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN
February 20 & 21 - THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
From Toronto - All stars indeed - 5 members from Downchild plus Teddy Leonard on guitar - all Juno and/or Maple Blues Award winners!
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
March
20 - PAUL REDDICK BAND www.paulreddick.ca
From Toronto - 7X Maple Blues Award winner and a Juno & American Blues Music Award nominee. A wonderfully talented singer/songwriter & harp player.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
April 17 - PAUL JAMES BAND www.pauljamesband.com
From Toronto - A singer/songwriter/guitarist with a 40+ year career and a great veteran band who plays Blues, R&B and Rockabilly as good as it gets.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS CAMP MERRYWOOD
May 8 & 9 - DAVID ROTUNDO BAND www.davidrotundo.com
From Toronto - A superb singer/songwriter and harp player and an excellent performer. Arguably the most popular band to every play BOTR - his 7th visit!
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
More information including downloadable Schedule, links to band websites, sample songs and YOU TUBE videos can be found at www.bluesontherideau.ca
DINNER & SHOW $60
7 to 11 pm for all shows
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required
From Toronto - 7X Maple Blues Award winner and a Juno & American Blues Music Award nominee. A wonderfully talented singer/songwriter & harp player.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
April 17 - PAUL JAMES BAND www.pauljamesband.com
From Toronto - A singer/songwriter/guitarist with a 40+ year career and a great veteran band who plays Blues, R&B and Rockabilly as good as it gets.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS CAMP MERRYWOOD
May 8 & 9 - DAVID ROTUNDO BAND www.davidrotundo.com
From Toronto - A superb singer/songwriter and harp player and an excellent performer. Arguably the most popular band to every play BOTR - his 7th visit!
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
More information including downloadable Schedule, links to band websites, sample songs and YOU TUBE videos can be found at www.bluesontherideau.ca
DINNER & SHOW $60
7 to 11 pm for all shows
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required
Well
priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs
Book early - most BOTR nights sell out in advance!
CALL 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Book early - most BOTR nights sell out in advance!
CALL 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
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KINGSTON BLUES
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Al Wood And The Woodsmen
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday March 7 @ 8:30 pm; $10 Advance
613 384-8168 or by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
to reserve tickets
Al
Wood is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the
blues and traditionally-based roots music. His heart-on-the-sleeve vocals,
harmonica-playing and guitar work create a powerful potion on stage and in the
studio.
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Jack de Keyzer
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, March 20 @ 8:30 pm; $20 Advance
613 384-8168 or by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
to reserve tickets
Always
touring with an incredible band, Juno Award
Winner Jack
will have you rocking in your seat and swaying to his hot blues, soulful
R&B and cool soul jazz. World class.
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KINGSTON REGULAR
EVENTS
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KBS Monthly Jam
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Third Saturday each
month @ 8:30 pm, $3 at the door
The KBS monthly jam is now
in its 6th year. The house is always full and both the musicians and
the audience always have a great time. Always one of the best nights of entertainment
Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is limited. Sponsored by the
Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston
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The Ones
Monte’s in the
Prince George Hotel, 200 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Every Thursday
night @ 9 pm
Shaun Riley and the Chrome
Hearts
Host a regular open jam every Thursday, 9:30 pm – 1 am
at Tir Nan Og, 200 Ontario Street
Sam Hopkins and Spencer
Evans
Upstairs @ the Brew Pub
Every Second Sunday 2-4 PM
Shaun Riley and the Chrome
Hearts
Host a regular open jam every Sunday, 8-11 pm
Rhea's Bar and Grill, 493 Princess St. (at University Ave.)
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For more, please
contact Kingston Blues Society
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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101.9 DAWG-FM, CIDG, is ON
THE AIR! Blues 24/7
Live
streaming on the website at http://www.dawgfm.com/
Sundays, 8-9 pm: Ottawa
Blues Society DAWG’ON BLUES
Each week OBS hosts keep you up to date on what’s
happening on the Ottawa area blues scene, play some great blues from local
bands and showcase regional and Canadian talent.
This week, February 22 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Muddy Inspiration with Larry Deszcz
Next week, March 1 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Blues Bud Brent
Sundays, 7-8 pm: INSIDE THE BLUES
with James Doran
Inside The Blues features music and interesting
backgrounder information on today’s top Blues artists with a strong focus on
Canadian talent mixed in with some great Blues classics. All Shows are archived
on www.insidetheblues.ca
after broadcast and can be listened to there at any time.
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The Mighty 93.1
Community Radio
serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John
Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and
rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist
profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar,
a rundown of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with “new
and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax”, alternating with “live
blues and R&B for a Sunday night” in the last half hour of the show. On the
last Sunday of every month, the show goes “down in the delta” for a selection
of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style – from 1917 to
2015. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record
label. Check out Ron’s website www.inamellowtone.com for
info on upcoming shows and playlists (current show is posted several days in
advance and past shows are archived). Stream and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html.
Ron is always happy to hear from listeners at ronsweetman@kalixo.com
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On CBC Radio Two
103.3 FM
Saturdays: 6-8 pm
On CBC Radio One
91.5 FM
Saturdays: 9-11 pm
Saturday Night
Blues
Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster, record
producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 35 years. His collection of blues records numbers in
the thousands. On Saturday Night Blues
each week you’ll hear a mix of classic blues from the ‘Petersen Vaults’,
concerts, interviews, artist features, new releases, plus anything that
boogies, jumps, or swings, plus your requests from the Bluesline.
And check out SNB videos here http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/
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On CJHR 98.7 Valley
Heritage Radio
Thursdays, 8-10 pm
Got The Blues
Pat Watters is your host for this blues only radio
show, now in its 7th year. It
can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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Sunday Morning Soul
with Johnny Max
Check www.sundaymorningsoul.com
for times … and you can hear the best in Brand New Blues, Roots, Soul and
R&B, each and every Sunday morning.
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Streaming great Blues,
Roots, Soul, R&B, Folk, East Coast and Celtic music across Canada and
around the world 24/7/365.
Check out their Canadian
Blues shows and hosts, including James Doran’s ‘Inside The Blues’, Brant
Zwicker’s ‘At The Crossroads’, along with Mark Stenzler's ‘Blues Zeppelin’ from
Switzerland … and lots more Canadian and international Blues shows.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Sunday, March 8
JW-Jones JUNO Nom
Celebration @ Irene’s, 3 pm
Friday, March 27
MonkeyJunk @ the Rainbow,
9:30 pm
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