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It’s always
wise to check with
the venue
to confirm the show!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Jordan Officer
NAC Studio, 1 Elgin
Street
Thursday, February 16
@ 8 pm; $33
(OBS member-only promotion – winner
Ken Lewis)
Jordan Officer keeps seducing the audience on both sides
of the Atlantic, accompanied by two musicians. His album “Blue
Skies” presents the sum total of everything that defines this artist, both
intellectually and instinctively. According to Jordan, “This album expresses
all the shades of all the colours that inhabit my soul. Blues for sure, but
also the jazz of my roots, country music, rock ’n’ roll. My instrument and my
voice – nothing is taken for granted. Everything is there. This was not my
original plan, but “Blue Skies” is everything that I am. For the
first time ever.”
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Paul
DesLauriers Band
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday,
February 17
Following up on the success of their self-titled album from 2014, the Paul DesLauriers Band returns with the aptly titled “Relentless”, a genuine blues-rock escapade featuring 10 new songs encompassing their most original and powerful work to date. Relentless indeed if you consider the pace at which the band has been working for the last two years with touring, writing and recording. The awards they keep racking up only confirm that hard work pays off. Adding to their multiple Maple Blues and Lys Blues awards and nominations they had a number one album on the iTunes Canada Blues Chart and in January 2016 they took home 2nd Place among 119 competing bands from around the world at the 32nd annual International Blues Challenge, held by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. Hot on the heels of that win they returned to Montreal to complete writing and recording Relentless and the result captures the very essence of The Paul DesLauriers Band.
A true collaborative effort on every front, singer-guitarist Paul DesLauriers, bassist Greg Morency and drummer Sam Harrisson approached this recording the same way they have in the past, three men playing together in the same room, capturing performances live off the floor; and this time they applied that philosophy to the whole creative process, writing and arranging all the music together from the ground up. Lyrics were penned by DesLauriers and long-time collaborator Alec McElcheran. Each member a virtuoso in his own right, what sets this power trio apart is their chemistry and uncanny musical interaction. Through the driving riffs on “Stewtro Rock (Just Got Back)” and “Ten Feet Tall”, the swampy grooves of “I’m Your Man” and “Still Under My Skin” and the heavy blues of “If I Still Had You”, you sense the power, the intention and most of all the unique sound these three have created. Heaviness is interspersed with funk, fun and cheeky double-entendre in tracks like “Gonna Make You Move (Part 1)” and “We Just Might”, the complexities of relationships and a life of chasing the muse are discussed candidly in numbers such as “Wipes Away Your Sin” and “Up In The Air”. Through every track, the personalities shine through, but what is most striking is the unity and the maturity radiating from this trio at the top of their game.
If the last album, 2014’s award-winning self-titled release, solidified the band’s stance in the Canadian blues scene, this album as well as their remarkable achievements over the last two years cements their position as one of the top Canadian blues-rock acts and will maximize their influence on the international stage.
http://www.pauldeslauriersband.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNiyEWaqSPw
Tix here:
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Harry Manx
NAC Theatre, 1 Elgin
Street
Saturday, February 18
@ 7:30 pm; $39
(OBS member-only promotion – winner
Dave Brennan)
“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an
“essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short
stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian
ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously
addictive to listen to. Harry forged his distinctive style by studying at the
feet of the masters, first as a sound man in the blues clubs of Toronto during
his formative years and then under a rigorous tutelage with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
in India. Bhatt is the inventor of the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, which has
become Harry’s signature instrument.
Manx is a prolific artist, releasing 12 albums in a
12-year span with no signs of stopping. He has received seven Maple Blues
Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Music Award in 2005 for Best
Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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Odyssey Showcase
Presents
The Gift of Jazz
A Tribute to Black History Month
Algonquin Commons,
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Saturday, February
18; doors 7:30 pm, show 8 pm; $25
From the cotton fields to the early roots of Gospel music
to the contemporary jazz sounds of today, The Gift of Jazz celebrates the
courage, determination, grace and unrelenting spirit of men and women who
overcame incredible challenges and reflects the history, impact and
contributions of these performers on the world of Jazz.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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Dinner & Show at The Cove
Inn, Westport ON
with
The Hogtown
Allstars
Friday, February
17; 7-11 pm; $65
Proceeds to Friends of Foley Mountain
Back by popular demand, The Hogtown Allstars are just
that - 5 members of Canada’s legendary Downchild Blues Band - Chuck Jackson on
lead vocals & harp, Michael Fonfara keyboards, Pat Carey sax, Gary Kendall
bass and Mike Fitzpatrick on drums - plus Teddy Leonard on guitar (formerly
with Fathead). All of them have won JUNOs and/or Maple Blues Awards over
their careers. These guys deliver Big Time, Big Band Blues at its best! This is
the Hoggies’ 4th visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time so get your
tickets early for this show. It’s close enough to Valentine’s Day to make it a
perfect date for you and your loved one.
BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in
cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
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Conor Gains Band
Wilno Tavern, Wilno
ON
Friday, February 17 @
8 pm; $15
Conor is a great mix of Rock, Blues, Pop, Soul and
Reggae. Fantastic and original!
"One of Canada's most talented musicians. Conor is an exceptional player, singer and writers. Not to be missed!" Toronto Star
"Conor is one of my favourites. I never miss a chance to see him or gig with him when I am in town." Jimmy Bowskill
http://www.conorgainsmusic.com/
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"One of Canada's most talented musicians. Conor is an exceptional player, singer and writers. Not to be missed!" Toronto Star
"Conor is one of my favourites. I never miss a chance to see him or gig with him when I am in town." Jimmy Bowskill
http://www.conorgainsmusic.com/
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Saturday,
February 18
The Jesse Greene Band
@ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Al Tambay @ the Mill
Restaurant, Manotick
John Carroll @ the
Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday,
February 19
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Rainbow Open Jam, 3:30-7 pm
Firebelly @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost) EVERY WEEK
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Red Maple Blues Blues Dances
Fleur Tea House, 287
Somerset Street East
Regularly on the 1st, 3rd & 5th
Wednesdays of the month
7-10 pm; dance lesson @ 7 pm; social dancing starts at 7:45 pm
$5 cover includes dance lesson and social dancing
This social evening is run by
an amazing group of people for experienced blues dancers and novice dancers at
heart alike. Get together to "move and groove" to the blues music you
like and share your passion for blues music. You'll hear familiar favourites
along with new-to-you songs that you'll be sure to love! Everyone is
invited and encouraged to join in on the fun, so invite your friends!
Be sure to "like"
Red Maple Blues on Facebook to find out about our upcoming events!
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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, 8 pm
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Irene’s Blues
AllStars
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Thursdays, 9 pm – 1
am; no cover
A bonafide grass roots event that has grown out of the
very floorboards of Irene’s Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser for
musicians and music lovers alike, this weekly Thursday night jam features Corky
Kealey on drums with Vince Halfhide on bass and a host of great local players
who rotate according to availability. Each week the cast is topped up with a
guest host who steers the song selections in whatever way they're inspired and
the jamming begins. It's a great concept and the proof is in its continuing
popularity.
Hosted by Corky
Kealey and Vince Halfhide.
Special guests:
February 16 – Drew Nelson
February
23 – Jim Cochrane
March 2 –
Lyle Odjick
March 9 –
Jed Rached
March 16 –
Jason & Caroline
March 23 –
Dave Bignall
March 30 –
Edward Hart
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Weekly jazz jam
Options Jazz Lounge,
Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays, 7-11 pm;
no cover
“… February 11, was the third anniversary of
weekly jazz jams at the Brookstreet Hotel's Options Jazz Lounge in Kanata – and
the HML Trio will be keeping the music going, as they have from the beginning.
There
are not many jams that last without a break for that long, and with the same
host band. But the Ottawa jazz trio – Jamie Holmes on drums, Alex Moxon on
guitar, and J.P. Lapensée on electric bass – has built a steady following for
the Thursday jam, week in and week out.”
Check
out the full article on this jam at
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The Allaire Show
with John Allaire & special
guests
Quinn’s Ale House,
1070 Bank Street
Last Saturday of the
month, 3-5 pm
Songs and stories from around the world.
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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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VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
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24th Edition
of Virée Blues Boréale **CANCELLED**
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS MONTHLY
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Blues On Tues
The Granary Beizli,
3270 County Rd 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Third Tuesday of
every month@ 7 pm; $10
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Blues On The Rideau
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Dinner & Show Fundraisers
Once a month 7-11 pm; $65
Full
Bios, links to artists’ websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Blues on the Rideau 2016-17 Lineup
Feb 17 - From Toronto - THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
March 24 - From Texas & Toronto - DANNY BROOKS w. LIL’ MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
March 24 - From Texas & Toronto - DANNY BROOKS w. LIL’ MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
April 21 - From Toronto - JEROME
GODBOO BAND
May 12 - From Vankleek Hill, ON - TERRY GILLESPIE BAND
May 12 - From Vankleek Hill, ON - TERRY GILLESPIE BAND
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues
Productions www.choosetheblues.ca
in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com
Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca
DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com
LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING
SOON
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Harpoonist & the
Axe Murderer & MonkeyJunk
Shenkman Arts Centre,
245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans
Wednesday, February
22 @ 8 pm
(This show is an OBS member-only
promotion;
Deadline – Friday, February 17 @ 6 pm, Ottawa time)
First off on this double bill, a blues band for true
blues fans who appreciate raw riffs, rough soul and deep roots. Matthew Rogers
on drums and guitar (the “axe”) and Shawn Hall on vocals and harmonica (the
mouth “harp”) are behind the gritty sound that’s steeped in the electric groove
blues of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer has
been nominated for multiple Maple Blues Awards and won Blues Act of the
Year at the SiriusXM Indies. The duo has toured the major festival circuit
including SXSW, and Folk Fests, Blues Fests, and Jazz Fests across the country,
impressing crowds with their signature fervor.
Rounding out the night is Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk with a bluesy blend of swampy roots-rock. Each an established musician in his own right, the MonkeyJunk trio has won a collective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA), a Juno, and a passionate following of fans designated “MonkeyJunkies”.
This show will have audiences stompin’ and howlin’ for more.
Rounding out the night is Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk with a bluesy blend of swampy roots-rock. Each an established musician in his own right, the MonkeyJunk trio has won a collective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA), a Juno, and a passionate following of fans designated “MonkeyJunkies”.
This show will have audiences stompin’ and howlin’ for more.
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Rocket Rached &
the Fat City 8
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, February 24 @
9:30 pm
Rocket Rached and Fat City 8 is a 9-piece band consisting
of a kick ass horn section, wicked guitar, keyboard, killer rhythm section and
a lead Blues man that brings everyone to the dance floor on the first song. This
band is comprised of Juno award winners that have played with some of the best
blues musicians in the world.
Rocket Rached and Fat City 8 have been together since 1995 and toured across the country performing at large dance halls to hay barn parties. Numerous nights have seen such famous guests sit in such as: Jeff Healey, Sue Foley, Otis Grand, Chuck Jackson and good pals, Roomful of Blues! Career highlights were opening for Blues legends: Duke Robillard, Junior Wells and Ray Charles.
Rocket Rached and Fat City 8 have been together since 1995 and toured across the country performing at large dance halls to hay barn parties. Numerous nights have seen such famous guests sit in such as: Jeff Healey, Sue Foley, Otis Grand, Chuck Jackson and good pals, Roomful of Blues! Career highlights were opening for Blues legends: Duke Robillard, Junior Wells and Ray Charles.
Jed ‘Rocket’ Rached, the front man for Fat City 8, is
described as a classic blues shouter. Rocket Rached is colour! This dynamic
personality has an exuberance that is infectious. With his passion for the
Blues, the Rocket brings the band to another level when he sets foot on stage,
and everyone feels it! This talented group, perform original tunes, blues
classics and swing with the heart and soul of the old masters.
https://www.reverbnation.com/rocketrachedthefatcity8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmyh6wv7YOg
https://www.reverbnation.com/rocketrachedthefatcity8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmyh6wv7YOg
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Winter Songwriter
Guitar Pull
Kaffé 1870, 715
Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Friday, February 24 @
9:30 pm
A good old songwriter circle/guitar pull thing, hosted by
Ray Harris w/guests Al Wood, Chris Landry & KJ Thomas... + Steve Donnelly
on upright bass!
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Jerome Godboo
Moose McGuire’s, 3320
McCarthy Road
Saturday, February 25
Winner of Lee Oskar Best Harmonica Player Award at the
International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2014, Jerome Godboo is a singer,
songwriter and harp player shouldering a Canadian Blues legacy with an urgency
to renew it.
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Rock ‘n’ Bowl
Perth Civitan, Perth
ON
Saturday, February
25; 11 Am – 5 pm
With the Heat, Blues & Company, and more.
Bowl for kids, eh? A change of shoes can change a life.
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Fête INDÉO
Fête de la musique indépendante
en outaouais
Brasseurs du temps,
170 Montcalm, Gatineau QC
Friday, March 3 to Sunday,
March 5
Pass $ 28 for 9
shows in 3 days guarantees seat. Only 100 available.
With Gilbert
Troutet, Roxanne Potvin, Pays d’abondance, Al Wood, Billy Love Band, Zebulon,
Nicole Ratté, Rebecca Noelle, Rachelle Berhens.
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2nd Annual
Westfest ‘All Star’ Fundraiser
Orange Art Gallery,
290 City Centre
Sunday, March 5; 2-7
pm; tickets $100 + $6.60 event fee
The 2nd Annual Westfest ‘All Star’ Fundraiser, hosted by
Councillor Jeff Lieper & local music icon Jim Bryson, promises to be
another unique event that you'll not soon forget. As a thrilling roster of
Elaina Martin’s strongest supporters come together yet again for an afternoon
in support of Westfest, you can expect jam-packed live entertainment, craft
beer, craft wine, local fair-trade coffee, delicious food, and non-alcoholic
drinks! (Food and drinks are included with ticket purchase.)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westfest-all-star-fundraiser-live-music-dj-craft-beer-wine-delicious-food-tickets-31322696027
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westfest-all-star-fundraiser-live-music-dj-craft-beer-wine-delicious-food-tickets-31322696027
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The Weber Brothers
& Fathers of Modern Rocketry
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, March 11; $15
Between their renowned musical ability, high-energy,
awe-inspiring performances and lessons learned first-hand from rock ‘n’ roll
pioneers, a reputation as the “baddest band in the land”, “heroes of this
generation” and “the future in the big shoes of the past” now precedes them.
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Doug MacLeod
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Wednesday, March 15 @
7:45 pm; tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door
WINNER OF THE 2016 BLUES MUSIC AWARD FOR
ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR and nominated again in 2017.
"Like all great blues men, MacLeod lives his music, and the songs are not just on the tips of his fingers and tongue, they are one with his being.
- Blues Music Magazine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcDjRdpqgo4
"Like all great blues men, MacLeod lives his music, and the songs are not just on the tips of his fingers and tongue, they are one with his being.
- Blues Music Magazine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcDjRdpqgo4
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Paul Reddick
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Friday, March 17
Paul Reddick has been creating his own, compelling
version of the blues for over 25 years, bringing the art form to new frontiers
with his poetic lyrics, spirited vocals, masterful harmonica playing, and
hypnotic live performances. Rooted in a deep knowledge of blues music history
and nourished by a poet’s sensibility, his “wayward brilliance,” as the
influential British magazine Mojo puts it, makes Paul Reddick one of
the most popular figures, and the unofficial poet laureate, of the Canadian
blues and roots music scene. His debut release on Stony Plain Records, “Ride
The One” has been nominated for a JUNO Award this year.
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Steve Hill
NAC Studio, 1 Elgin
Street
Saturday, March 18 @
8 pm
When it comes to one-man bands, guitarist and singer
extraordinaire Steve Hill has no limits. The truest definition of a one-man
band; Hill performs standing up while singing and playing guitar, his feet
playing bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats and with a drum stick fused to the head
of his trusty guitar, any other percussion within reach. An overnight sensation
20 years in the making, Steve Hill is an ambitious and raucous force to be
reckoned with on the Canadian and international blues-rock scene.
Currently on tour in Europe, Steve will be back in Canada
next Monday and appears at the NAC in Ottawa on March 18.
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The Weber Brothers
Wilno Tavern, Wilno
ON
Friday, March 24 @ 8
pm; $15
By the ages of 18 and 21 they had already performed alongside Kris Kristofferson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Jeff Healey and David Wilcox to name a few. In October 2012 the brothers were invited to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry in Cleveland where they shared the stage with Merle Haggard, Lemmy Kilmister, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Rick Derringer, Joe Bonamassa, Earl Slick, Steve Jordan and the father of Rock and Roll himself, Chuck Berry.
http://weberbrothers.com/
By the ages of 18 and 21 they had already performed alongside Kris Kristofferson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Jeff Healey and David Wilcox to name a few. In October 2012 the brothers were invited to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry in Cleveland where they shared the stage with Merle Haggard, Lemmy Kilmister, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Rick Derringer, Joe Bonamassa, Earl Slick, Steve Jordan and the father of Rock and Roll himself, Chuck Berry.
http://weberbrothers.com/
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Music by the Bay Live
Presents
Quinn Sullivan
St. Francis Centre,
Ajax
Saturday, March 25 @
8 pm
Quinn Sullivan has been a music professional for
more than 75 percent of his life. He’s shared the stage with Buddy
Guy, Eric Clapton, Los Lobos, The Roots, Derek Trucks &
Susan Tedeschi and Joe Bonamassa, and he opened for B.B. King,
who later invited him to play his treasured “Lucille” guitar. He has performed
on concert and festival dates throughout the United States – including at
storied venues like Hollywood Bowl, RFK Stadium and Madison Square Garden –
traveled overseas – performing at both the Montreux Jazz Festival and India’s
Mahindra Blues Festival – and played several editions of the Experience Hendrix
Tour, backed by Jimi’s original bassist Billy Cox. He’s also appeared on
national TV, with guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno, Oprah, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and twice
on The Ellen DeGeneres show.
Advance tickets www.musicbythebaylive.com
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JUNOfest
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, March 31
& Saturday, April 1
More info to come.
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, April 8
2X Juno Winner and 7X Maple Blues Winner, blues
guitarist, singer, song writer and band leader, Jack de Keyzer always fills the
Rainbow when he visits Ottawa.
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Lynne Hanson &
River City Junction
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Saturday, April 8 @
8:30 pm
We all carry a little bit of weight on our shoulders, but
being compelled toward songwriting is a welcome burden for Lynne Hanson. At
first listen, her warm, gritty, boot stompin’ music leads you through the
southern USA, though Hanson hails from Ottawa, Canada. Her sound is born
honestly through a lifetime of experience and influence, expressed through the
rock, blues and roots that bleeds from her very being.
In her latest “Uneven Ground” (April 2017), produced
by Winnipeg’s Scott Nolan, Hanson explores the realm of giving sound
advice through songwriting, and fighting back against the devil within us.
Permeating the recording is a restrained intensity, elevated with a finger-picked
beat, beautiful piano accompaniments, dobro and wind instruments. The title
track ‘Uneven Ground’ is a full-on blues assault, conjuring images a glamorous
chanteuse stretched out in front of a baby grand in a smoky nightclub. All
together, “Uneven Ground” is an authentic expression of Hanson’s rustic style,
brimming over with imagery and cleverly penned lyrics, and a crystal-clear
production. It steps proudly into the next generation of roots and blues music,
while still respecting traditions.
River City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power
trio, long steeped in the traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend
of old school Chicago Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very
potent sonic cocktail that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on
their roots, River City Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with
elements of yesteryear yet remains distinctively their own.
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Music by the Bay Live
Presents
Danny Brooks &
Lil Miss Debi
with
Dennis Pinhorn and Papa John King
Avalon Lounge Port
Whitby Marina, Ajax
Saturday, April 8 @ 8
pm
Texassippi Soul Man Danny Brooks & Lil Miss Debi
with Dennis Pinhorn and Papa John King, take the listener on a journey through
Southern Soul, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Gospel, encompassing the sounds of the
genre’s origins from the legendary studios in Muscle Shoals, Memphis, Jackson
MS and Macon GA. Brooks chronicles his life in his songs and takes you on a
journey of a hard road travelled relating the conflict and resolution. Danny
Brooks has been nominated for a Juno and multiple Maple Blues Awards over
his 45-year career.
Advance tickets www.musicbythebaylive.com
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Samantha Martin &
Delta Sugar
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Friday, April 14 @
8:30 pm
Soul meets blues – Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar return
to the Black Sheep.
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Boogie Patrol
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, April 15
A unique 4-piece band seamlessly blending Funk, Soul and R&B to entice even the most hesitant dancer out onto the floor, Boogie Patrol has steadily built their reputation as one of Western Canada’s premier Funk, Soul & Blues Rock bands. A featured act on some of the West’s finest roots music festivals, the band has garnered acclaim and an enthusiastic following on the strength of their high-energy live shows and their dedication to excellent musicianship and charming stage presence. While charismatic vocalist Dan Shinnan’s blazing harmonica punctuates Yuji Ihara’s savvy compositions, and anchored by the thick, head-bopping bass of Nigel Gale, Boogie Patrol creates a grooving, propulsive pocket that fills dance floors to capacity and beckons even the most sensible of patrons to join in the enthusiasm.
http://boogiepatrol.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s14mYRlUV_A
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Saturday night
headliner at the 6th Annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Ken Whiteley and the
Beulah Band
Sanctuary,
Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue
Saturday, April 22 @
8:20 pm
Deeply rooted in traditional North American folk music,
Whiteley and the band have performed together for over 10 years! They will
deliver songs rich in roots, blues, gospel, swing, string and jug band
sounds. The Beulah Band is comprised of great harmony singers: Ben
Whiteley (Ken’s son) on string bass, banjoist, Frank Evans and fiddler,
Rosalyn Dennett. Their arrangements come alive with a three-part vocal
blend. Canadian folk legend, Ken Whiteley has a long and honored history on the
roots music scene. He has received Juno and Grammy Award Nominations, a
Canadian Folk Music Award, a Genie Award for the Best Original Song in a
Canadian movie and Lifetime Achievement Awards from Folk Music Ontario and the
Mariposa Folk Festival.
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KINGSTON & AREA
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Blues & Company
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street
Saturday, February
18; 9 pm – midnight; 2 for $15
Just back from Memphis where they competed in the
International Blues Challenge
One of Ottawa's hottest bands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bihs62sXhs - Shake
Your Money Maker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SIRCZ5i-Cg - an
original
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUElHlS3oa0 - Rock Me
Baby
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MonkeyJunk
With Opening Act Harpoonist and the
Axe Murderer
The Grand Theatre,
218 Princess Street
Thursday, February 23
A blues band for true blues fans who appreciate raw
riffs, rough soul and deep roots. Matthew Rogers on drums and guitar (the
“axe”) and Shawn Hall on vocals and harmonica (the mouth “harp”) are behind the
gritty sound that’s steeped in the electric groove blues of the ’50s, ’60s and
’70s. The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer has been nominated for multiple
Maple Blues Awards and won Blues Act of the Year at the SiriusXM
Indies. The duo has toured the major festival circuit including SXSW, and Folk
Fests, Blues Fests, and Jazz Fests across the country, impressing crowds with
their signature fervor.
Then Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk with a bluesy blend of swampy roots-rock. Each an established musician in his own right, the MonkeyJunk trio has won a collective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA), a Juno, and a passionate following of fans designated “MonkeyJunkies”.
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Then Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk with a bluesy blend of swampy roots-rock. Each an established musician in his own right, the MonkeyJunk trio has won a collective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA), a Juno, and a passionate following of fans designated “MonkeyJunkies”.
http://kingstongrand.ca/node/2050
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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 always
full and both the musicians and the audience always have a great time. Always
one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as
seating is limited. Sponsored by the Kingston Arts Council and the City of
Kingston.
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For more info, please
contact Kingston Blues Society
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the
internet
Streaming
at http://www.dawgfm.com/
Sundays, 8-9 pm: Ottawa Blues
Society DAWG’ON BLUES
(Repeated Mondays, 2-3 pm and
Thursdays, 9-10 am)
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, Canadian talent and international blues talent.
This week, February 19 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES with Debrablues
Next week, February 26 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES with Steve Lund
Sundays, 7-8 pm: INSIDE THE BLUES
(Repeated Tuesdays,
8-9 am & Fridays 2-3 pm)
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.
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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
Hosted
by Bernard Stepien, Ron Steeds, Allan Wigney, Jean-Michel Labatut and Aidian
Thomas, ‘In A Mellow Tone’ introduces listeners to the entire history of jazz,
from its beginnings to the latest innovations. Every program has a focus; on a
musician, a city, a festival, an instrument, a record label or on recent
releases. The hosts draw on their large personal CD and LP collections to
supplement CKCU's extensive resources.
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On CBC Radio Two
103.3 FM
Saturdays: 6-8 pm
On CBC Radio One 91.5
FM
Saturdays: 9-11 pm
Saturday Night Blues
Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster, record
producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years. His collection of blues records numbers in
the thousands. On Saturday Night Blues
each week you’ll hear a mix of classic blues from the ‘Petersen Vaults’,
concerts, interviews, artist features, new releases, plus anything that
boogies, jumps, or swings, plus your requests from the Bluesline.
And check out SNB videos here http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/
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The Bluesmobile with
Elwood Blues, CHEZ FM 106.1
Sundays 6-7 pm;
Wednesdays 11 pm – midnight
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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 8th year. It can
be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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NPR from Canton NY
For those who live south of the city, OBS member Bob
Cavan notes that the National Public Radio (NPR) radio signal at 89.5 FM in
Canton NY comes in pretty strong in Manotick. Bob recommends two shows in
particular. Bob says “The Blue Note” Tuesdays 3 pm-5 pm, and “The Radio
Bob Show” Wednesdays 3 pm-5 pm are both excellent shows – blues, ‘50s
& ‘60s, rock & roll, R&B.
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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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Unsung and On The
Side
With Carolyn Fe
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm
Re-broadcast Saturday 10 am – noon & Sunday 2-4 pm
(all times EST)
It’s all about the Blues, Jazz and its derivatives from
around the globe and just around the corner. Songs rarely heard, from the very
first recordings all the way to indie artists who consciously push the envelope
to the next generation sounds of the genre; some older releases will be spun -
just because the album in old, doesn't mean it's forgotten, thus the "On
The Side" part of the show's title.
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Streaming great Blues, Roots,
Soul, R&B, Folk, East Coast and Celtic music across Canada and around the
world 24/7/365.
Check out their Canadian Blues
shows and hosts, including James Doran’s ‘Inside The Blues’, Brant Zwicker’s
‘At The Crossroads’, along with Mark Stenzler's ‘Blues Zeppelin’ from
Switzerland … and lots more Canadian and international Blues shows.
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"Spektakel"
with MissRepresentIT
Airs on Radio
Tonkuhle
Every 2nd Saturday of
the month @ 11 am EST
Live stream on www.tonkuhle.de
Infos and and
playlists are on her blog at www.abroadcom.net
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, February 24
Al
Tambay @ The Royal Oak, Orleans
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Saturday, February 25
Al
Tambay @ the Neighbourhood Pub
Mardi Gras Party with Ball and Chain & the Wreckers
and the Vanier Playboys @ Irene’s
The Back Beat @ D’Arcy McGee’s, Orleans, 9 pm
Sunday, February 26
River City Junction hosts the Rainbow Open Jam, 3:30-7 pm
Friday, March 3
Anders Drerup Band @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, 8:30
pm
Saturday, March 4
Grievous Angel Band @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield,
8:30 pm
Sunday, March 5
Crunchy Flower hosts the Rainbow Open Jam, 3:30-7 pm
Sunday, March 12
Clint Everson Band hosts the Rainbow Open Jam, 3:30-7 pm
Saturday, March 18
The Tony D Band @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Sunday, March 19
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Rainbow Open Jam, 3:30-7 pm
Saturday, March 25
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Sunday, March 26
Crunchy Flower hosts the Rainbow Open Jam, 3:30-7 pm
Friday, April 14
Little Dog Blues Band @ the Carleton Tavern, 9:45 pm
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