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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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Bettye
LaVette
NAC
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday,
May 26 @ 7:30 pm; tickets from $49.50
Bettye LaVette began her
career in 1962, at the age of 16, in Detroit, Michigan. She recorded for
numerous major labels, including Atco, Epic, and Motown, over the course of the
1960s through the 1980s. In the 2000s she had a career resurgence and recorded
multiple CDs, received a prestigious Pioneer Award by The Rhythm & Blues
Foundation, a Blues Music Awards for Best Contemporary Female Blues Singer and
Best Soul Blues Female Artist and was nominated for 3 GRAMMYs.
At 72 years old, she is
still performing with the ferocity of a woman half her age. She is one of very
few of her contemporaries who were recording during the birth of soul music in
the 60s and is still creating vital recordings today. Now, in her 55th year in
show business, she has recorded an album of all Bob Dylan songs, “Things Have
Changed.” She will be performing the album in its entirety, along with other
songs from throughout her career.
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Paul DesLauriers Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, May 26
The Paul DesLauriers
Band is made up of guitarist and singer Paul DesLauriers and the
rhythm section of Greg Morency on bass and Sam Harrisson on
drums. Having worked together on various projects for nearly 20 years, the band
has become bound by friendship and an unshakable mutual respect. Based on this
history and an uncanny musical chemistry, in 2013 they decided to focus all
their energy and talents to develop their distinctive power trio.
These Montreal-based,
Canadian Blues veterans blend rock with straight-ahead blues in a way that
echoes the vibe of the great power trios from the ‘60s and ‘70s, yet they take
the music to another level via modern stylings and an attack that’s free of
clichés. The aural texture of their music changes on a dime from guitar-driven
pyrotechnic blazing to a much milder blues boogie with seamless ease. It's all
wondrously peppered with pleasing funky bass lines and a swamp-blues backbeat.
Winners of
Entertainers of the Year (2018) #MapleBluesAwards
http://www.pauldeslauriersband.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uE66VmWMQI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSsAQWwp0JQ
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http://www.pauldeslauriersband.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uE66VmWMQI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSsAQWwp0JQ
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The Ria Reece Band
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Sunday, May 27; 6-9 pm
The Ria Reece Band is
old school Rhythm & Blues. Powerful and soulful, Ria Reece's haunting
vocals take center stage. A great live act, this Montreal band's energy and
passion is felt consistently throughout every performance.
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Mark Crissinger
Jam @ Irene’s Pub,
885 Bank Street
Thursday, May 24 @ 9
pm
Just
a quick note to let you know about a new live album. Mark Crissinger Band Live”
was recorded last summer. Seven funky and fun songs featuring guitar, bass,
drums, keyboards, harmonica, and saxophone. It is available to download right
here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/markcrissinger3
As
matter of fact you will be able to find both my bluesy studio albums there as
well.
I
will be playing at Irene’s Jam, Thursday, May 24 @ 9 pm. I would love to see
you so please come out and say hello.
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The Mud Boys
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Saturday, May 26; 4-8
pm
A
rare opportunity to catch this fun band on a Saturday afternoon.
**********2018 Ottawa Guitar Show
8th
Annual Musicians’ Market
1505
Carling Avenue
Sunday,
May 27; 10 am – 4 pm; Admission $5
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Tim Bastmeyer
Lavigne
Tavern, Lavigne ON
Saturday,
May 26
Heading
north this weekend. Performing at the Lavigne Tavern on Saturday and
at the The Townehouse Tavern in Sudbury on Sunday.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Saturday, May 26
The
Mud Boys @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Ray
Montford Solo Concert @ Mill Road Community Centre, Chelsea QC, 8 pm
Sunday, May 27
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost)
EVERY WEEK
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Robert
Farrell
Daniel
O’Connell’s, 1211 Wellington Street
Mondays,
8:30–10 pm
**********
The Jam
@ Kaffé 1870, Wakefield QC
Every
Wednesday @ 9 pm, no cover
6 rotating hosts, each specializing in a
different genre
**********
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:
May 24 – Mark Crissinger
May
31 – Peter Brown
June
7 – Charlie Sohmer
June
14 – Robert Farrell
June
21 – Elyssa Mahoney
June
28 – John Yemensky
**********
Weekly
jazz jam
Options
Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays,
7-11 pm; no cover
**********
Open
Jam
Pocketz,
1696 Carling Avenue
Fridays
@ 7:30 pm
Blues
and more … bring your friends, hear some great talent & join in in the fun.
**********
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.
**********
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.
**********
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).
**********
Sunday
Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
**********
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
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS MONTHLY
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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 season is
complete.
Stay tuned for
2018-19 lineup!
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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Clint Everson Solo
Barley Mow Open Mic
Barley Mow, 1481
Greenbank Road
Wednesday, May 30 @ 9
pm; no cover
Clint
Everson brings his originals and eclectic mix of covers to The Barley Mow in
Barrhaven on May 30. Come grab a pint and sing along to some of your favourite
songs. If you are in the mood, bring an instrument and get in on the fun.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Joe
Gaspar Band
McCloskey’s,
22 Victoria Street, Chesterville ON
Saturday,
June 2; 8 pm - midnight
Joe
Gaspar Band is presenting their new album "JGB Blue" in Chesterville
at famous McCloskey's! On the bill also Bella Cat; show starts at 8pm.
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Angelina Hunter Trio
Orleans Craft Beer
Festival, 255 Centrum Blvd, Orleans
Thursday, June 7; 6-7
pm
This
is Orleans’ only festival celebrating craft beer!
We
are very HOPpy to announce that the second annual Orléans Craft Beer Festival
will once again take place outdoors at Centrum Plaza from June 7-9, 2018. The
Orléans Craft Beer Festival will bring together even more great craft
breweries, local food artisans and some fantastic music to the east end of the
city! Craft beer not your thing? Don’t worry, we have a wine and spirits booth
as well!
This
outdoor festival goes off rain or shine! We’ve went out of our way to reserve a
few more tents this year and much of the grounds will be covered, including the
BEER GARDENS and EATING AREA! All of the best local taps and apps under the big
tent! Good old fashioned east end street party! That’s right…they’ve closed the
street for us!
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Roots & Swing
Hosted by the
Hillbilly Hepcats
Kaffé 1870, 715
Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Friday, June 8 @ 8:30
pm
The
Hepcats are back at the Kaffé and bring their special brand of jump, swing, fun
and rockabilly to the Kaffé to rock the night!!
Woodshed Slim will warm up the room with the traditional sounds from the Deep South. Authentic guitar and vocals to bring you back to the roots.
Woodshed Slim will warm up the room with the traditional sounds from the Deep South. Authentic guitar and vocals to bring you back to the roots.
Might
be some special guests as well.
Gonna be a gooder!!
Gonna be a gooder!!
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Orange Art Gallery
presents
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo
Combo
Orange Art Gallery,
290 City Centre Avenue
Friday, June 8; 8 pm –
midnight
Mumbo
Jumbo Voodoo Combo … Saving Souls Since 1991
Friday, June 8 we're at the Orange Art Gallery bringing Happiness & Joy to one and all...$10 Cover Includes One Free Mumbo CD “How ‘bout That” ... a licensed event.. Tix at the door
Friday, June 8 we're at the Orange Art Gallery bringing Happiness & Joy to one and all...$10 Cover Includes One Free Mumbo CD “How ‘bout That” ... a licensed event.. Tix at the door
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, June 8 @ 9 pm
Guitarist,
Singer, Song Writer Jack de Keyzer plays the blues world wide, from Alert,
Arctic Circle to Puerto Escondido, Mexico; from Athens, Greece to Hornby
Island, BC and many points between. One of Canada’s most awarded and in-demand
live performers and session guitarists, Jack has released 10 CD’s and 1
DVD. He has also played on hundreds of recordings and live sessions with
artists ranging from Etta James to Ronnie Hawkins and Bo Diddley to Blue Rodeo.
He is an exciting live performer, soulful vocalist and world class song writer
and performs an average of 120 shows per year. De Keyzer has brought audiences
to their feet at many major Jazz and Blues Festivals including the Montreal
Jazz Fest, Blues Sur Seine (France) The Ottawa Blues Festival and Puerto Blues,
(Mexico). A much-celebrated musician, de Keyzer has been nominated for the Juno
(Blues Album of the Year) 5 times and won the Juno twice, in 2003 and 2010. He
has won 7 Maple Blues Awards (Canada’s national blues awards), first place in
the International Songwriting Competition and won CBC’s Great Canadian Blues
Award from a poll of radio listeners. 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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Rick Fines &
Suzie Vinnick In Concert
Best Western
Convention Centre, Cobourg ON
Saturday, June 9;
8-10:30 pm
RICK
FINES: Steeped in roots music, Rick Fines crafts a unique blend of warm-hearted
blues, juke joint folk, and dockside soul that both embraces and defies the
genres that influence him. As a veteran of the North American blues and folk
circuits, he engages audiences with captivating songs, diverse guitar styling
and his signature vocal growl. Rick’s storied career has seen him working in
stellar collaboration and as a successful solo act. First gaining attention as
part of the legendary Jackson Delta, he’s since released four solo albums,
another with his own Rick Fines trio, and a critically acclaimed disc with
fellow troubadour, Suzie Vinnick. Along the way he has racked up both awards
and accolades. His 15-year stint with Jackson Delta received both
Juno and Handy award nominations. His partnership with Suzie garnered a Maple Blues
Songwriter of the Year Award. On his own, he’s pulled in two more Maple Blues
Awards (for Solo Act of the Year), as well as an astonishing eight other
nominations. While his songwriting chops won him a 2003 International
Songwriting Competition, he’s equally proficient on guitar – having played for
legendary blues piano player Pinetop Perkins, songstress Colleen Peterson, folk
icon Penny Lang, and many others.
http://www.rickfines.ca/
SUZIE VINNICK: A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, prodigious guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style. Her career has seen triumph after triumph. Among her most recent successes: being nominated for a 2016 MapleBlues Award for Female Vocalist of the Year; achieving finalist status in the Solo/Duo Category at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN; the 2012 CBC Saturday Night Blues Great Canadian Blues Award and the 2012 Sirius XM Canada Blues Artist of the Year. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards, 1 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year and is a 3X Juno Nominee. Suzie toured nationally with Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, opened for John Hammond Jr. in New York City and performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. Suzie has just released her latest album, a full band roots and blues extravaganza entitled “Shake The Love Around”.
http://www.suzievinnick.com/
http://www.rickfines.ca/
SUZIE VINNICK: A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, prodigious guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style. Her career has seen triumph after triumph. Among her most recent successes: being nominated for a 2016 MapleBlues Award for Female Vocalist of the Year; achieving finalist status in the Solo/Duo Category at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN; the 2012 CBC Saturday Night Blues Great Canadian Blues Award and the 2012 Sirius XM Canada Blues Artist of the Year. Suzie has won 10 Maple Blues Awards, 1 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year and is a 3X Juno Nominee. Suzie toured nationally with Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café, opened for John Hammond Jr. in New York City and performed for Canadian Peacekeepers in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. She was also the voice of Tim Horton’s for 5 years. Suzie has just released her latest album, a full band roots and blues extravaganza entitled “Shake The Love Around”.
http://www.suzievinnick.com/
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Music by the Bay Live Presents
Quinn Sullivan
Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main Street
South, Uxbridge ON
Saturday, June 9 @ 8 pm; tickets $73.45 (HST included)
Don’t miss the unforgettable musical experience
that is Quinn Sullivan LIVE.
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.
Quinn is working on his fourth release while
continuing to tour throughout 2018 in support of “Midnight Highway”.
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John Primer
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, June 15;
8-11:30 pm
John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend.
John has played with such blues originators as: Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Smokey Smothers, Lonnie Brooks, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Magic Slim before venturing out on his own in 1995. Since that time, he’s released or been recorded on over a dozen albums and toured extensively all over the world. A master storyteller and songwriter, his catalog of songs is endless. Some of the awards attached to him include: 2 Grammy nominations and 2 Living Legend honors as well as a Blues Music Award for Best Traditional Blues Artist from the National Blues Foundation and many more.
The depth of history and tradition that runs in John's blood from decades of master blues classes he took from all the Blues Godfathers builds his music catalog and unique style. John Primer is still at the top of his game. With his strong traditionalist blues phrasing, seasoned rhythm and blues vocals and lightning-fast slide guitar techniques, few artists can match him and none have his vast, real deal, blues history. There are very few fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.
John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend.
John has played with such blues originators as: Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Smokey Smothers, Lonnie Brooks, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Magic Slim before venturing out on his own in 1995. Since that time, he’s released or been recorded on over a dozen albums and toured extensively all over the world. A master storyteller and songwriter, his catalog of songs is endless. Some of the awards attached to him include: 2 Grammy nominations and 2 Living Legend honors as well as a Blues Music Award for Best Traditional Blues Artist from the National Blues Foundation and many more.
The depth of history and tradition that runs in John's blood from decades of master blues classes he took from all the Blues Godfathers builds his music catalog and unique style. John Primer is still at the top of his game. With his strong traditionalist blues phrasing, seasoned rhythm and blues vocals and lightning-fast slide guitar techniques, few artists can match him and none have his vast, real deal, blues history. There are very few fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sWNXvI-fxc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHl14P5DpWs
https://www.johnprimerblues.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHl14P5DpWs
https://www.johnprimerblues.com/
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Texas Mac (Music
Appreciation Club)
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, June 16 @
9:30 pm
The
Texas Music Appreciation Club was formed by brothers Curtis and Matthew Chaffey
to celebrate any and all styles of music from the great state of Texas.
Happy
to announce that the Texas Music Appreciation
Club will
be back at Irene's Pub Saturday, June 16 with a killer cast of
players. Club members for this show include Matthew
Chaffey, Curtis Chaffey, Michael Ball and Peter Von Althen with
more special guests to be added. Stay tuned ....
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Three Times Lucky
Grace O’Malley’s East
Coast Pub & Restaurant, 1151 Ogilvie Road
Saturday, June 23 @ 8
pm
Three Times Lucky will be
playing back beat rhythm and blues, live at Grace O'Malley's
East Coast Pub & Restaurant on Saturday,
June 23. NO COVER CHARGE! Good friends, delicious food n' drink, and live music
with Three Times Lucky breaking down the Blues! We hope to see you there...
don't forget your dancin' boots! :)
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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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Paul Reddick &
the Sidemen
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Friday, June 29
Born
in Toronto, Ontario, Reddick began playing the harmonica at the age of twelve.
In 1990, he formed The Sidemen, a blues band based out of Toronto, which toured
and recorded until the early 2000s. The Sidemen's album Rattlebag (2001) was
nominated for a JUNO, as well as a W.C. Handy Award. In 2002, The Sidemen also
won three Maple Blues Awards, including Album of the Year, and Songwriter of the
Year. Reddick was also the 2008 Maple Blues Award winner as Songwriter of the
Year. Reddick was also nominated as Harmonica Player of The Year, losing to
Steve Marriner.
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Three Times Lucky
Bancroft Wheels,
Water & Wings Festival, Bancroft ON
Saturday, July 7 @
7:30 pm
Hey
Folks, looking for another reason to road trip this summer? Three Times Lucky
will be playing live on stage at this years Bancroft's Wheels, Water & Wings Festival, a 3-day event
held in Bancroft, Ontario, Canada... not far from Algonquin Park. There will be
a midway all weekend. The Festival opens at 6 pm on Friday July 6, with a
CLASSIC CAR show and free concert. Saturday includes Paddle the York River
challenges, a soap box derby, an open mic afternoon and a RAT ROD/HOT ROD show
and shine in the evening, and a free concert with Three Times Lucky. On Sunday there is the 56th annual
fly-in breakfast at the community airport, more paddles races and at noon, the
MOTORCYCLE show and shine and a free concert. There is no fee to register for
the car/bike shows. It's a weekend of fabulous, family fun in the heart of
Ontario cottage country and you're invited!
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Gary Cain Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Monday, July 16 @ 10
pm
With
one foot planted firmly in the Blues, and the other foot planted in seemingly
everything else, The Gary Cain Band bring a fresh and unique musical style
defined by their debut release, “Twangadelic Bluesophunk”. The band were
Semi-Finalists in The Blues Foundation’s 2018 International Blues Challenge,
held in Memphis.
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Conor Gains Band
And The Geoff Hudson
Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, July 20 @ 9
pm
On his first solo full-length album, “Compass”, singer/songwriter Conor Gains proves himself deeply devoted to making uncompromisingly soulful music that transcends all genres. Gains' label debut marks the follow-up to the self-released sophomore album "Run Away With The Night", which sparked interest in the young artist's music. In 2016 Gains' album closing song "Leave It On The Line" won the Cobalt Prize at the Maple Blues Awards. This national prize is designed to highlight innovation and creativity in songwriting. This is the impression one gets while listening to the Conor Gains Band. The deep respect of roots, jazz and blues music paired with the soulful, adventurous exploration of contemporary music gives Gains' songs an air of familiarity while listening to something completely unique and transcendental.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFTk04m2e1o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE0K7z1gbYQ
https://www.facebook.com/ConorGainsMusic/
https://www.conorgainsband.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE0K7z1gbYQ
https://www.facebook.com/ConorGainsMusic/
https://www.conorgainsband.com
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Music By The Bay Live
presents
Matt Andersen
78 Church Street
South, Ajax ON
Thursday, August 16 @
8 pm
Music by the Bay Live is pleased to announce
the highly anticipated return of Matt Andersen!
With over 5 million views on YouTube, independent sales over 30,000 albums, a 2013 European Blues Award, and winning Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge, it appears that the entire world is now discovering Matt Andersen. A powerhouse performer with a giant soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way – touring worldwide and letting the converted audiences and Andersen devotees spread his reputation through word of mouth. Andersen has won the 2013 Euro Blues Award for Best Solo /Acoustic Act, three Maple Blues Awards in 2012, and nabbed the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Since the release of “Weightless” in early 2014, Andersen has received a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, a CIMA Road Gold award, and a Maple Blues Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
With over 5 million views on YouTube, independent sales over 30,000 albums, a 2013 European Blues Award, and winning Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge, it appears that the entire world is now discovering Matt Andersen. A powerhouse performer with a giant soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way – touring worldwide and letting the converted audiences and Andersen devotees spread his reputation through word of mouth. Andersen has won the 2013 Euro Blues Award for Best Solo /Acoustic Act, three Maple Blues Awards in 2012, and nabbed the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Since the release of “Weightless” in early 2014, Andersen has received a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, a CIMA Road Gold award, and a Maple Blues Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
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COMING TO LA BASOCHE
IN 2018
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120 Principale Street, Gatineau QC
Paul DesLauriers Band
Friday, May 25 SOLD OUT
Jack de Keyzer
Friday, October 26
Dawn Tyler Watson
Friday, November 30
Saturday, December 1
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KINGSTON
& AREA SPECIAL EVENTS
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Jerome Tucker Band
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, May 25 @ 9 pm
Special introductory pricing for this
first-time show just $10 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
Originally
from Philadelphia, Jerome Tucker honed his skills in the clubs of Chicago to
become one the best bass players in the Chicago blues scene. Jerome has
played bass for an incredible list of blues greats including Otis Rush, Dickey
Betts, Warren Hayes, Phil Guy, Lonnie Brooks, Melvin Taylor, Eddie Clearwater,
Ivan Neville (of the Neville Brothers) whom he even composed some songs with.
Jerome
has made Toronto his home and he plays constantly in and around the Toronto
area. His band features some of the best players in the country including the
amazing Rob Christian (formerly of Irene Torres) on a variety of
instruments (keyboards, sax, flute);
Rich
Greenspoon on drums (Jack deKeyzer, Suzie Vinnick, Carlos del Junco and
many others); Carl Harvey from Jamaica on lead guitar (guitarist
for The Crack of Dawn, which had hits for Columbia Records in Canada
with "It's Alright" and "Keep the Faith" in 1976).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q88as_Mz4MM with
the world-famous Elmer Ferrer sitting in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgX6WPCBmDQ incredible
musicians including Rob Christian on flute and Carl Harvey on guitar
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Big Phat Horn Band
Featuring Kingston
Divas
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, May 26 @ 9
pm; $15 @ the RCHA Club
and @
the door (if not sold out)
If
you haven’t seen this band – they are a must see – a do not miss show!
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Soulstack
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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Laura Rain and The
Caesars
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario
Street, Kingston ON
Friday, June 29 @ 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
Returning
from Detroit - sure to sell out after last year’s incredible show – reserve
your tickets ASAP
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Big Rude Jake
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, July 27 @ 9
pm; $10 advance
or
drop by the club to purchase.
(1st time
performing for KBS)
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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, June 1
Bearshark,
The Powergoats & the Clint Everson Band @ the Rainbow, 8 pm
Saturday, June 2
The
Back Beat @ the Carleton Tavern, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 3
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Wednesday, June 6
The
Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Sunday, June 10
Joe
Gaspar Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Friday, June 15
The
Back Beat @ Buster's Bar and Grill, 9:30 pm
Saturday, June 16
Texas
Mac with Matt & Curtis Chaffey & friends @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 17
Maria
Hawkins hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Tuesday, June 19
Terry
Gillespie & Band X @ Chateau du Lac, Hudson QC,
Friday, June 22
Beats
and Keys with Rebecca Noelle & Anders Drerup @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 24
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Thursday, June 28
Clint
Everson Solo @ the Backdrop Restaurant, 8 pm
Friday, July 6
Little
Dog with Hornswater @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 9 pm
Sunday, July 8
Crunchy
Flower hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday, July 15
Gravelfoot
hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday, July 22
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday, July 29
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
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