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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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Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, March 10 @ 9:30 pm; cover $15
The Commotions are
proud to hit the stage at one of Ottawa's best music establishments - Irene's
Pub located at 885 Bank Street. Seating is limited to please make sure you get
there early.
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JW Jones presents 613 Future Blues
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Sunday, March 11 @ 2 pm
BLUES PLAYERS 12-18
YEARS OLD! The future of blues music is very important to me (and blues fans
everywhere), so we’re producing the 2nd Annual JW-JONES: #613FUTUREBLUES.
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Prime Rib Big Band 1st
Anniversary
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, March 7;
8:30-10 pm
Yes!
The Prime Rib Big Band is officially 1 year old in March. We started our
residency at the legendary Irene's Pub in March 2017 and now we are celebrating
12 very successful monthly concerts. Irene’s Pub will be doing an awesome
'Prime Rib Beef Dinner special' to accompany the celebrations. The Prime Rib
will be served with roasted vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and all the
trimmings. Make sure you arrive early to ensure a good seat and a good dinner!
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Maiden Canada Rocks
International Women’s Day
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Thursday, March 8;
8-11 pm
Come party with the ladies from Maiden Canada, again laying it down at the Atomic Rooster – everyone is welcome to come on down and hear some great original music featuring The Leslie Rohonczy Band and Bella Cat, who has performed at Ottawa Blues Fest, and across the county! Also, Lee Ann McLellan's new original project & special guests TBA on March 8.
Last
year Maiden Canada raised over $600.00 for The Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls. This
year it’s for the Youville Center, and you can help us by rockin’ out with us
March 8 at The Atomic Rooster on Bank. We'll be looking for ya!
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Drew Nelson &
Keith Glass Band
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Friday, March 9; 9 pm
– midnight
The
amazing Drew Nelson Band and the fabulous Keith Glass Band share the stage for
an evening of award winning original Roots/Rock&Roll/Blues etc.
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Joe Gaspar Band
CD Release “JGB Blue”
Iron Monkey,
Saturday, March 10 @
9 pm; no cover
Almost
there! March 10, mark your calendars, new album release Joe Gaspar Band
at The Brass Monkey. Free show, come and grab our album
"JGB Blue"!
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Clint Everson Band
Kaffé 1870, 715
Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Saturday, March 10 @
9 pm
The
Clint Everson Band will be back in Wakefield to bring their signature sound to
Kaffe 1870 on March 10th. Come soothe your blues with one of Ottawa's up and
coming original bands. If you like blues, country, rock, jazz, soul, or
funk, then this is where you want to be.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, March 7
Prime
Rib Big Band 1-year Anniversary @ Irene’s, 8:30 pm
Thursday, March 8
Maiden
Canada Rocks International Women’s Day @ the Atomic Rooster, 8 pm
Friday, March 9
Drew
Nelson Band & Keith Glass Band @ Irene’s, 9 pm
Saturday, March 10
Joe
Gaspar Band CD Release @ the Brass Monkey, 9 pm
The
Commotions @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, March 11
JW-Jones
presents 613 Future Blues @ Irene’s, 2 pm
Crunchy
Flower hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Drew
Nelson Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost)
EVERY WEEK
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The Jam
@ Kaffé 1870, Wakefield QC
Every
Wednesday @ 9 pm, no cover
6 rotating hosts, each specializing in a
different genre
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Dr Dave
Blues & Jazz
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Wednesdays,
4-7 pm; no cover
**********
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:
March 8 – Lucas Haneman
March
15 – Jed Rached
March
22 – Al Wood
March
29 – James Cochrane
April
5 – Drew Nelson
April
12 – Niel Barrington
April
19 – Scott Amey
April
26 – Pat Moore
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Weekly
jazz jam
Options
Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays,
7-11 pm; no cover
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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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Sundays at Brothers
Brothers Beer Bistro,
366 Dalhousie Street
Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm
Come
and enjoy brunch prepared by Ottawa favorite Steve Mitton and enjoy the music
of John Carroll. Every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
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Open
Blues Jam
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Every
Sunday, 4-7 pm; cover $3 (jammers free)
The jam is open to all ages. Jammers sign up
on the jam sheet at the door & each jam session lasts for 3 songs. Drums
& amps are provided; you only need to bring your instruments (but you can
bring your amps if you want to).
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Sunday
Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
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Sunday
Sessions, 9:30 pm, no cover
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
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Slim Sunday’s Open
Jam
Le Petit Chicago, 50
promenade du Portage
Sundays @ 4-9 pm
Gary Slimmoore and The New Soul Project are inviting
you to enjoy Sundays with us between 4-9 pm as we celebrate the 4 seasons one
glorious Sunday at a time. We plan to share the stage with musicians of all
kinds. So come check it out!
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VIRÉE
BLUES MOOSEHEAD
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Virée Blues Moosehead
Le Petit Chicago, 50
promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC
Every other Wednesday
@ 8 pm; $20
(Ottawa Blues Society
members $15 with card)
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS MONTHLY
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Monthly
Jazz Night
Slackoni’s
Parkside Bistro
Best
Western Hotel, 82 Peter Street, Perth ON
Every 3rd
Thursday of the month, 6-9 pm
With Peter Brown’s piano trio.
Come on out - the food is excellent and the
music will be pretty darn good (Peter promises!)
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Blues On The Rideau
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Once a month 7-11 pm; $65 (buffet
dinner, dancing & door prizes included)
A Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series at a
classic country Inn - now in its 12th year! - featuring some of Canada’s (and
America’s) best Blues artists. Once a month September through May (December
excluded). Proceeds from each show goes to support local charities.
More info including artists’ Bios, links to their websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Well priced accommodation available at The Cove, nearby B&Bs and motel
Westport is a beautiful historic town on the Rideau Waterway - a 90-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston.
More info including artists’ Bios, links to their websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Well priced accommodation available at The Cove, nearby B&Bs and motel
Westport is a beautiful historic town on the Rideau Waterway - a 90-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston.
2017-18 lineup:
March 16 – Sean Pinchin Band
April 20 – Boogie Patrol
May 11 & 12 – David Rotundo 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
Ottawa
Blues Society www.ottawabluessociety.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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Sean Pinchin with
Tony D
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
street
Wednesday, March 14 @
8 pm; cover $10
Born
in 1981 in Toronto, Sean Pinchin haunts the GTA with his sultry sounds and
elegant verse. Pinchin found his calling in folk and blues’, finding the
community and the music spoke to his lifestyle and his heart. A self-proclaimed
“typical” ginger and Taurus, his down-to-earth and easygoing personality
compliments the energetic charisma he projects on stage.
Ottawa’s
Tony D, guitarist extraordinaire with MonkeyJunk, needs no introduction to
Ottawa blues fans.
What
these two will get up to, together or separately … who knows?
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The Clint Everson
Band
With Special Guest Tim Bastmeyer
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, March 16 @ 9
pm
The
Clint Everson Band will be hosting a double bill with Toronto bluesman Tim
Bastmeyer on March 16 from 9 pm until late.
The Clint Everson Band is an original Blues/Roots band from Ottawa Canada. Their sound is inspired from the early blues legends, modern blues, roots, rock and country. They have a feel of vintage Americana with a twist.
Tim Bastmeyer has performed everywhere from The Melkweg in Amsterdam to The Beaches Jazz Festival in Toronto. You may have seen him playing solo delta blues with tasty slide guitar. Maybe you caught him on tour with Juno winners Julian Fauth and James Thomson laying down that classic blues sound. Perhaps you saw him on tour with the Tim Bastmeyer Project laying down virtuoso guitar work. When not on tour Tim can be found at his recording studio in Uxbridge, Ontario.
The Clint Everson Band is an original Blues/Roots band from Ottawa Canada. Their sound is inspired from the early blues legends, modern blues, roots, rock and country. They have a feel of vintage Americana with a twist.
Tim Bastmeyer has performed everywhere from The Melkweg in Amsterdam to The Beaches Jazz Festival in Toronto. You may have seen him playing solo delta blues with tasty slide guitar. Maybe you caught him on tour with Juno winners Julian Fauth and James Thomson laying down that classic blues sound. Perhaps you saw him on tour with the Tim Bastmeyer Project laying down virtuoso guitar work. When not on tour Tim can be found at his recording studio in Uxbridge, Ontario.
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Destiny’s Pre-St.
Pat’s Day Party
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Friday, March 16 @ 9
pm
Come
on down to Irene's Pub and steal our lucky charms... we won't mind at all since
we're celebrating St. Pat's Eve with a little magical funk. Guaranteed to make
a stressful week disappear!! We're also welcoming back the wonderful Marianne
Dumas on Keys for this one show only, so it's not to be missed!
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St. Paddy’s Day with The Hillbilly Hepcats
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Saturday, March 17; 4-8 pm
Come rock with us.
Dancing and swinging into the night. Sure to be great celebration!
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Blues Wind
Lebanese Palace
Restaurant, 919 Industrial Avenue
Saturday, March 17,
7-11 pm
R&B,
Soul, Blues and Pop.
Come
eat drink and be merry! Dancing and singing along is definitely encouraged!
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Music by the Bay Live
Presents
Ruthie Foster
St. Francis Centre, 78 Church Street South,
Ajax ON
Saturday, March 17 @
8 pm; Advance tickets $70 + HST; $80 at the door
Her
last three releases each received Grammy nominations and are critically
acclaimed. Ruthie Foster also won the Koko Taylor Award, honoring notable
female blues artists, in the Blues Music Awards in 2013 and 2015. Ruthie’s
career also reaches beyond her own releases and performances. She has
collaborated on stage with artists ranging from Bonnie Raitt to The Allman
Brothers to Susan Tedeschi, and has recorded tracks with Warren Haynes, Big
Head Todd, and The Blind Boys of Alabama, among others. Ruthie has also been
featured as an actress with a guest appearance on NBC’s television series
Revolution and as a classical vocalist with Austin’s prestigious vocal ensemble
Conspirare.
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NAC Presents
Ray Bonneville
NAC Azrieli Studio, 1
Elgin Street
Tuesday, March 20 @ 8
pm
Every
now and then, you run across someone with a library's worth of stories to tell.
But unlike the raconteurs who regale friends with well-embellished versions of
their exploits, these storytellers have lived so much, they reveal chapters of
their hard-won wisdom slowly, carefully, like layers peeled from an onion.
Ray
Bonneville didn't even open his storybook until his early 40s, some 20 years
after he started performing. But with a style that sometimes draws comparisons
to JJ Cale and Daniel Lanois, this blues-influenced, New Orleans-inspired
"song and groove man," as he's been so aptly described, luckily found
his rightful calling.
On his fourth Red House Records album, “Easy Gone”, Bonneville delivers 10 reasons why patience pays off. In each, his guitarwork shimmers like stars emerging at dusk. His voice carries the rich, natural timbre of time, though underneath that pearl-like smoothness, one hears its gritty core. His harmonica rhythms add even more texture to his sound.
On his fourth Red House Records album, “Easy Gone”, Bonneville delivers 10 reasons why patience pays off. In each, his guitarwork shimmers like stars emerging at dusk. His voice carries the rich, natural timbre of time, though underneath that pearl-like smoothness, one hears its gritty core. His harmonica rhythms add even more texture to his sound.
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Batstone’s Northern
Ramble presents
Kings
of Lowertown
and Bella
Cat
Batstone’s Northern
Ramble, 45 Railway Street, Renfrew ON
Friday, March 23; 7:30pm-11:30
pm
Blues
Bulletin!! The Kings are rightly honoured and humbled to be returning to the
very heart and essence of the Ottawa Valley on March 23, 2018 for a rousing
evening of playing their music for good patrons. C'mon and join everyone for a
run of great songs in a very special music hall: Batstone's Northern
Ramble. Renfrew - Railway & Raglan. The wonderful Bella Cat Music will
be closing out the evening. Special thanks to Mr. Dean Batstone and Jon
Christink for their valued support. Bless ~ Kings
A 130-year-old former Baptist Church has been transformed into a listening place where 'Song is King'. Midnight Rambles originally grew out of jam sessions which erupted spontaneously after private showings (public showings were banned at the time) of early, Black-produced Hollywood films. Levon Helm (Drummer from The Band) adopted the name for his now legendary musical gatherings at his home studio near Woodstock, NY. Inspired by the idea of great, live, original music presented in an intimate setting (having attended many Midnight Rambles), singer/songwriter Dean Batstone brings this spirit to Eastern Ontario's newest live music venue, Batstone's Northern Ramble.
Watch Kings Of Lowertown's "Woodpile" video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/206699304
Catch-up with the Kings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsoflowertown/
A 130-year-old former Baptist Church has been transformed into a listening place where 'Song is King'. Midnight Rambles originally grew out of jam sessions which erupted spontaneously after private showings (public showings were banned at the time) of early, Black-produced Hollywood films. Levon Helm (Drummer from The Band) adopted the name for his now legendary musical gatherings at his home studio near Woodstock, NY. Inspired by the idea of great, live, original music presented in an intimate setting (having attended many Midnight Rambles), singer/songwriter Dean Batstone brings this spirit to Eastern Ontario's newest live music venue, Batstone's Northern Ramble.
Watch Kings Of Lowertown's "Woodpile" video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/206699304
Catch-up with the Kings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsoflowertown/
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Tony D’s JUNO Party
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, March 23; 8:30
pm – 12:30 am
Though
he could be out in BC with his fingers crossed at the #JUNOAWARDS for his band,
2018 JUNO Nominees MonkeyJunk, Tony Diteodoro has opted to Party
in the Nation's Capital with Friends & Family! Come out and Join us as
we tip a hat, sip a drink, and wish him and the boys another JUNO Win!
(It's also #MonkeyJunkDay on March 22, so another reason to come out and party.)
(It's also #MonkeyJunkDay on March 22, so another reason to come out and party.)
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Music by the Bay Live
Presents
The Last Waltz – A
Celebration of the music of The Band
Uxbridge Music
Hall; 16 Main Street South, Uxbridge ON
Friday, March 23 @ 8
pm; Advance tickets $65 + HST
‘The
Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The BAND – Live’ celebrates the songs and
music of the iconic Canadian band.
By
popular demand, one of Ontario’s most talked about acts returns to Music by the
Bay Live. This all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots
musicians, under the direction of Juno award winning producer and musical
director, Lance Anderson, will be playing The Uxbridge Music Hall on March
23, 2018.
The
Band is a Canadian national treasure, with four members of the legendary roots
music group originally from southern Ontario. In the 1960s, they were initially
brought together as “The Hawks” by Ronnie Hawkins and later gained
international recognition as Bob Dylan’s band on his groundbreaking electric
tours. This 120-minute performance of The Last Waltz includes a wide selection
of fan favourites, such as The Band’s ‘The Weight’, ’The Night They Drove Ol’
Dixie Down’, ‘Up On Cripple Creek’, ‘Life is a Carnival’, ‘The Shape I’m In’,
‘Rag Mama Rag’, ‘It Makes No Difference’, ‘Ophelia’ and many more.
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Bands 4 BIN
Fundraiser for
Bullies in Need
Sonny’s Bar and
Grill, 1119 Baxter Road
Saturday, March 24 @
8 pm-midnight; $10
Join
us to help 3 bands from the Ottawa area raise money for the Pit Bull rescue,
Bullies In Need. Bullies In Need (BIN) is a rescue dedicated to the “pit
bull type” dogs in Ontario who face euthanasia daily in Ontario’s shelters. They
aim to educate the public about these breeds, their history and their
temperament. Bullies In Need seeks out foster and adoptive homes which are able
to facilitate exceptional care and training.
So, come on down to Sonny's, behind the Ikea in Ottawa, and help SoundScape, Restless Soul, and Little Dog raise some money to support their incredible and selfless endeavours.
Mark your calendars!
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David Gogo
Neat Coffee Shop,
Burnstown ON
Friday, March 30 @ 8
pm; $35
David
Gogo's groove-fueled blend of blues and rock is the basis for a singular and
storied music career. His songs have been featured in film and television and
are regularly played on blues radio programs the world over. He has earned
numerous Canadian blues accolades, including five JUNO nominations, a Western
Canadian Music Award, a CBC Saturday Night Blues Award, and multiple Maple
Blues Awards. He has thirty years of performing and
hundreds of thousands of tour miles under his belt. Gogo can swap road stories
for as long as you can listen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3SNow6WK2Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3SNow6WK2Y
David
Gogo Band blows through Burnstown March 30!! Tickets available at the shop or
via our website, limited dinner reservations available before the show.
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David Gogo
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, March 31 @
9:30 pm
We
had such a blast at The Rainbow in November, we are returning to rock on March
31 !! Always a rocking good time at The'Bow!! Ticket info www.therainbow.ca .
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Hickory Wind
Productions presents
Return of the
Grievous Angel
National Arts Centre
4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday, March 31 @
8:30 pm; tickets starting @ $30
An
evening of music from the hit show ‘Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons’
starring Anders Drerup and Kelly Prescott.
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Wicked Grin
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, April 7; 8:57-11:57
pm
We'll
be rockin' the blues at Irene's Pub Saturday, April 7. First show back in
Ottawa. We'll be previewing some new material that will be on our upcoming
disc. Gonna - rock!! Bruce Saunders on drums, Leigh-Anne Stanton on bass and
the inevitable Rod Williams on harp.
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Music By The Bay Live
presents
Amy Helm
76 Church Street
South, Ajax ON
Saturday, April 7,
8-11 pm; advance $75+HST; at the door $85
Although
the personally charged, organically soulful “Didn’t It Rain” is her first
release under her own name, Amy Helm has been making music for most of her
life. She’s already won widespread praise as a singer, songwriter and live
performer, first as a member of the celebrated altcountry collective Ollabelle
and subsequently for her extensive work with her father, musical icon Levon
Helm, who passed away in 2012.
Blessed
with a commanding, deeply expressive voice and an uncanny songwriting skill
that instinctively draws upon a deep well of American musical traditions, Amy
Helm delivers a timelessly powerful statement with “Didn’t It Rain”.
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Music by the Bay Live
Presents
Jack Broadbent
St. Francis Centre,
78 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Friday, April 13 @ 8
pm; $55 +HST
Don’t
miss the unforgettable musical experience that is Jack Broadbent LIVE.
Hailed
as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The
real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has spent the past
year wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic
and slide guitar, and poignant folk and blues inspired vocals.
This
talented singer/songwriter started his career with humble beginnings busking
and has since been leaving audiences spellbound with his live shows and unique
style of slide guitar. With both feet firmly planted in an authentic blues
style, Jack Broadbent is now making waves globally as one of the most exciting
modern bluesmen of our time. Jack’s slide performances are attracting millions
of views online and a rapidly expanding fan base.
For
more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com,
email MBBL.blues@gmail.com or
call 905-903-8661
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The 401 Mini Tour –
Day 4
Raoul & the Big
Time
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Sunday, April 15; 3-7
pm
Maple
Blues Award winners, Now Magazine Best Blues Artists (2007) and 2018
International Blues Challenge Semi Finalists Raoul and The Big Time, perform a
four-show mini tour from London to Kingston to Montreal between April 12-15,
wrapping up in Ottawa! Don't miss this great four-piece!
Raoul Bhaneja returns to his home town for a debut in the matinee slot at The Atomic Rooster on Bank Street! Many years since Raoul and The Big Time played a band show in Ottawa, Raoul last sold out The Ottawa Theatre with Big Dave McLean and Super Chikan in 2015 with special guest Tony D. Don't miss it Ottawa!!
Raoul Bhaneja returns to his home town for a debut in the matinee slot at The Atomic Rooster on Bank Street! Many years since Raoul and The Big Time played a band show in Ottawa, Raoul last sold out The Ottawa Theatre with Big Dave McLean and Super Chikan in 2015 with special guest Tony D. Don't miss it Ottawa!!
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Ana Popovic
The 27 Club, 27 York
Street
Saturday, April 21;
doors @ 8 pm, show @ 8:30 pm; $25
L.A.
based, Belgrade born guitar-player and singer Ana Popovic is back on the road
promoting her new triple album “Trilogy” - her most ambitious project
yet. With “Trilogy” Ana releases three albums in one! Twenty-three funk,
rock/blues and jazz tunes produced by Grammy Award winner Warren Riker (Lauryn
Hill, Carlos Santana), Grammy Award winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy) and
Delfeayo Marsalis, one of the top trombonists, composers and producers in jazz
today. Guest appearances include Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph and many
others.
Ana, born in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia), grew up in a family where music was very important. All throughout her youth, her father would invite friends over for nightly jam sessions. In this atmosphere, she quickly learned her father’s impressive blues and soul record collection, grabbed his guitar and started playing at the age of fifteen. Since then, Ana has developed into an phenomenal guitarist/vocalist with a growing legion of fans throughout the world.
Ana and her powerful band are tirelessly touring, playing major blues, jazz and rock festivals.
Ana, born in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia), grew up in a family where music was very important. All throughout her youth, her father would invite friends over for nightly jam sessions. In this atmosphere, she quickly learned her father’s impressive blues and soul record collection, grabbed his guitar and started playing at the age of fifteen. Since then, Ana has developed into an phenomenal guitarist/vocalist with a growing legion of fans throughout the world.
Ana and her powerful band are tirelessly touring, playing major blues, jazz and rock festivals.
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18th
Ottawa Community Record Show
St. Anthony’s Hall,
523 St. Anthony Street
Sunday, April 22; 11
am – 4 pm; admission $4
Off
The Beaten Track presents the 18th Ottawa Community Record Show!!
Tons of Killer, some filler, LPs & CDs. Your chance to dig for rare gems
and scour for deals on great music from every genre.
Contact Dave Aardvark (daardvark (at) gmail (dot) com) to register for vendor tables.
Please help us spread the word, invite your friends & share the event link!
In collaboration with CKCU 93.1 FM, CHUO 89.1 FM & Birdman Sound
Contact Dave Aardvark (daardvark (at) gmail (dot) com) to register for vendor tables.
Please help us spread the word, invite your friends & share the event link!
In collaboration with CKCU 93.1 FM, CHUO 89.1 FM & Birdman Sound
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NAC
Presents
Suzie
Vinnick
NAC 4th
Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday,
April 26 @ 8:30 pm; $18
Much
like Tim Horton’s venerable “double double”, veteran roots troubadour Suzie
Vinnick is a bit of a national treasure. Blessed with a soaring, acrobatic
voice, Vinnick mixes classic 90’s indie folk, with tried and true emotive
balladry, the Saskatoon native is the recipient of countless Maple Blues Awards
as well as three Juno nominations. We’re thrilled to welcome Suzie back to the
National Arts Centre.
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Angelique Francis
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, April 28 @ 9 pm
Angelique Francis is a versatile and exceptionally gifted young musician with talent that is way beyond her years. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, singer song writer and composer has played some of the biggest venues across Canada and the USA. Angelique first took to the stage at age 7 and made her American national television debut at age 13 on the Oprah Network, for writing and composing an original theme song for the Gayle King show. She has an insatiable appetite for many different kinds of music, and has wowed audiences across the globe with her stage presence, instrumentals, song writing abilities and her deep textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, folk, Jazz and Rock. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions.
Not only is this talented musician known as one of Canada’s top emerging blues artists, she is also recognized for her volunteer work with various charities and youth mentorship programs. Over the past few years Angelique has received the following recognition for her volunteer efforts: An Ontario Leading Women Building Communities Award (This award honours women who have made a significant difference in their communities in the province of Ontario), A Global Alliance Community Builder Award (For giving back to the community through music), and an Art Child Award (youth making a difference through art).
https://www.youtube.com/user/angeliquefrancis
https://angeliquefrancis.net/
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NAC
Presents
MonkeyJunk
NAC
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin Street
Thursday,
May 3 @ 8 pm; $30.50
Since
2008, the name MonkeyJunk has been Canada's most beloved player in the
international modern bar-blues revival. Swampy but possessed, the band are
currently touring in support of “Time to Roll”, their fifth album for legendary
label Stony Plain. Save your quarters, MonkeyJunk are the indestructible
jukebox in the roadside bar spitting anthems until sunrise.
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Music by the Bay Live
Presents
MonkeyJunk
Avalon Lounge, Port
Whitby Marina, Whitby ON
Friday, May 4 @ 8 pm;
$45 +HST
Ottawa,
Ontario's MonkeyJunk have been nominated for Blues Album of the Year for their
Stony Plain Records release “Time To Roll”.
Since
2008, the name MonkeyJunk has been synonymous with the emergence of a new kind
of blues on the Canadian and international scenes. Continually pushing
boundaries and blurring genre lines, the Ottawa Ontario-based trio has added an
edge to their music by incorporating swampy blues & rock with thoughtful
and intelligent lyrics.
For
more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com,
email MBBL.blues@gmail.com or
call 905-903-8661
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Ry Cooder & His Band
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Wednesday, June 27 @ 8 pm; tickets $91.50-$106.50
Ry Cooder is
an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, and record producer. He
is a multi-instrumentalist but is best known for his slide guitar-work, his
interest in roots music from the United States, and his collaborations with
traditional musicians from many countries.
Cooder's solo work draws upon many genres. Few musical artists of the past half century have introduced us to so many great songs; from so many rich musical traditions as has Ry Cooder. Whether they are choice nuggets from the early American blues catalogue, or gems from the birthing years of Rock & Roll or Rhythm & Blues; or Tex-Mex classics, African Blues or pre-Castro Cuban Music (Buena Vista Social Club), Ry Cooder has provided us with the most heartfelt and virtuosic of performances.
While many got to see Ry Cooder perform in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, it has been a rare occurrence to see him since. His 1981 shows at U of T’s Convocation Hall were voted “the best concerts of the year” by all three Toronto newspapers, the Star, the Globe & Mail and the Toronto Sun. This is the only time all three papers would agree on their choice.
Cooder performed at Centrepointe Theatres in 2016 with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, with two sold-out shows but this will be the first time he brings us an evening of essential Ry Cooder music to Ottawa. On June 27th, Ry Cooder and his Band play Centrepointe Theatres to celebrate much of his greatest musical work plus songs from his much-anticipated new recording “The Prodigal Son”, to be released in early May of this year.
Cooder's solo work draws upon many genres. Few musical artists of the past half century have introduced us to so many great songs; from so many rich musical traditions as has Ry Cooder. Whether they are choice nuggets from the early American blues catalogue, or gems from the birthing years of Rock & Roll or Rhythm & Blues; or Tex-Mex classics, African Blues or pre-Castro Cuban Music (Buena Vista Social Club), Ry Cooder has provided us with the most heartfelt and virtuosic of performances.
While many got to see Ry Cooder perform in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, it has been a rare occurrence to see him since. His 1981 shows at U of T’s Convocation Hall were voted “the best concerts of the year” by all three Toronto newspapers, the Star, the Globe & Mail and the Toronto Sun. This is the only time all three papers would agree on their choice.
Cooder performed at Centrepointe Theatres in 2016 with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, with two sold-out shows but this will be the first time he brings us an evening of essential Ry Cooder music to Ottawa. On June 27th, Ry Cooder and his Band play Centrepointe Theatres to celebrate much of his greatest musical work plus songs from his much-anticipated new recording “The Prodigal Son”, to be released in early May of this year.
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COMING TO LA BASOCHE
IN 2018
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120 Principale Street, Gatineau QC
Angel Forrest “Angel’s 11”
Saturday, February 24
… SOLD OUT
Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne & Ben Racine Band
Friday, March 30 … SOLD
OUT
Victor Wainwright
Thursday, April 26 … some
tickets available
Saturday, April 28 … a
few tickets left
Paul DesLauriers Band
Friday, May 25 … a
few tickets left
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KINGSTON
& AREA SPECIAL EVENTS
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Kim Pollard Band
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario
Street, Kingston ON
Friday, March 30 @ 9
pm; $10 in advance
Purchase
by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152 (after 3PM)
or drop by the club to purchase.
Or
reserve by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
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Raoul and the Big
Time
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario
Street, Kingston ON
Friday, April 13 @ 9
pm; $20 advance
Purchase
by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152 (after 3PM)
or drop by the club to purchase.
Or
reserve by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
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Soulstack
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario
Street, Kingston ON
Friday, June 15 @ 9
pm; $20 in advance
Purchase
by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152 (after 3PM)
or drop by the club to purchase.
Or
reserve by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
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KINGSTON
& AREA
REGULAR
EVENTS
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KBS
Monthly Jam
The
Standeasy
RCHA
Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Third
Saturday each month @ 8:30 pm, $3 at the door
The KBS monthly jam is always full and both
the musicians and the audience always have a great time. Always one of the best
nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is
limited. Sponsored by the Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston.
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For
more info, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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BLUES
ON THE RADIO
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DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet
Streaming at http://www.dawgfm.com/
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On
CKCU-FM 93.1
The
Mighty 93.1
Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays:
9-11 pm
Black
and Blues
with
John Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric
blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The
first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on
particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a rundown of
events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews
with “new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax”, alternating
with “live blues and R&B for a Sunday night” in the last half hour of the
show.
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Wednesdays:
9-11 pm
In A
Mellow Tone
Hosted
by Bernard Stepien, Ron Steeds, Allan Wigney, Jean-Michel Labatut and Aidian
Thomas, ‘In A Mellow Tone’ introduces listeners to the entire history of jazz,
from its beginnings to the latest innovations. Every program has a focus; on a
musician, a city, a festival, an instrument, a record label or on recent
releases. The hosts draw on their large personal CD and LP collections to
supplement CKCU's extensive resources.
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On CBC
Radio Two 103.3 FM
Saturdays:
6-8 pm
On CBC
Radio One 91.5 FM
Saturdays:
9-11 pm
Saturday
Night Blues
Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster,
record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 40 years. His collection of blues records numbers in
the thousands. On Saturday Night Blues
each week you’ll hear a mix of classic blues from the ‘Petersen Vaults’,
concerts, interviews, artist features, new releases, plus anything that
boogies, jumps, or swings, plus your requests from the Bluesline.
And check out SNB videos here http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/
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On CJHR
98.7 Valley Heritage Radio
Thursdays,
8-10 pm
Got The
Blues
Pat Watters is your host for this blues only
radio show, now in its 9th year.
It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the
internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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NPR
from Canton NY
For those who live south of the city, 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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Unsung
and On The Side
With
Carolyn Fe
Tuesdays,
7-9 pm
Re-broadcast Saturday 10 am – noon &
Sunday 2-4 pm (all times EST)
It’s all about the Blues, Jazz and its
derivatives from around the globe and just around the corner. Songs rarely
heard, from the very first recordings all the way to indie artists who
consciously push the envelope to the next generation sounds of the genre; some
older releases will be spun - just because the album in old, doesn't mean it's
forgotten, thus the "On The Side" part of the show's title.
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Streaming great Blues, Roots, Soul, R&B,
Folk, East Coast and Celtic music across Canada and around the world 24/7/365.
Check out their Canadian Blues shows and
hosts, including James Doran’s ‘Inside The Blues’, Brant Zwicker’s ‘At The
Crossroads’, along with Mark Stenzler's ‘Blues Zeppelin’ from Switzerland … and
lots more Canadian and international Blues shows.
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LOCALS
LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, March 16
Destiny
Pre-St. Pat’s Day Party @ Irene’s, 9 pm
Saturday, March 17
Hillbilly
Hepcats @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Blues
Wind @ the Lebanese Palace Restaurant, 7 pm
John
Carroll @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, March 18
Gravelfoot
hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Le
Meow @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, March 23
Tony
D’s JUNO Party @ the Rainbow, 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 24
Bands
for Bullies in Need Fundraiser @ Sonny’s Bar & Grill, 8 pm
Sunday, March 25
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Phoenix
@ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Saturday, March 31
Rocket
Rached & the Fat City 8 @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Return
of the Grievous Angel @ NAC 4th Stage, 8:30 pm
Barry
& the Blasters @ the Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 pm
Bella
Cat @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, April 1
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Wednesday, April 4
Prime
Rib Big Band @ Irene’s Pub, 8:30 pm
Saturday, April 7
Wicked
Grin @ Irene’s Pub, 8:57 pm
Sunday, April 8
Joe
Gaspar Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Saturday, April 14
Jack
Marks with Joe McDonald and the Walkin’ Hawks @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, April 15
Maria
Hawkins hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday, April 22
Clint
Everson Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Saturday, April 28
Angelique
Francis Band @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Sunday, April 29
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
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