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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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David Rotundo Band
The Cove Inn,
Westport ON
Friday &
Saturday, May 11-12; 7-11 pm; dinner & show $65 plus HST
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom
& 4-H Canada Leeds Chapter
Arguably the most
popular artist to have played BOTR @ The Cove over the last 12 years David
Rotundo is back to close out the 2017/18 season and just like Jack de Keyzer he
requires a two-night stand to accommodate all of his fans. If you’ve been
around the Canadian Blues scene for the past two decades, David really needs no
introduction. A remarkable harmonica player, singer and songwriter he started
out in Toronto but now plays all over the world, wintering in Mexico and
touring in eastern Europe where he has a huge following. And no wonder - David
delivers one of the most entertaining shows you will see anywhere. He’ll have
his full band with him for both evening shows of course but this year he’ll
also be doing a special ACOUSTIC LUNCH on Saturday from noon to 3 pm with Cove
Manager and bass player superb SEAMUS COWAN - only $30 and that includes a full
lunch. You’ll want to reserve for this one too. This will be David’s 8th
visit to The Cove - most of them 2-night stands – and they always Sell Out so
reserve early!
Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues
Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with The Cove
Inn www.coveinn.com
Sponsored by Perth Brewerywww.perthbrewery.ca, Jacob’s Creek Wines www.jacobscreek.com, DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com, LAKE 88 Perth www.lake88.ca and the Ottawa Blues Societywww.ottawabluessociety.com
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The Back Beat
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Saturday, May 12; 4-8
pm
If
you have never been to the Atomic Rooster, it is an excellent venue with a good
sound man who knows how to match a band's tone to the room. The Rooster
has an interesting menu and plenty of draft beer options. In addition, the room
provides a full display of very cool paintings by local artists. There is
no cover charge and free parking on the street. When I'm not gigging, the
Rooster is my favourite place to go for live music in Ottawa. More info
here: http://www.atomicrooster.ca/
The
Back Beat has been adding songs to our repertoire and we'll be pulling out some
new tunes for the May 12 gig. We hope this date might work for
you.
Tom
Rowe
Bassist
and Band Leader
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Duelling Pianos
With Tyler Kealey
& Dave Kalil
Manotick United
Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick ON
Friday, May 11 @ 8
pm; doors @ 7 pm; $30
Tickets
available - Manotick
United Church 613-692-4576; Office Pro 5541 Manotick Main St.; Terry McGovern mcgovet@rogers.com
Tyler
Kealey, Dave Kalil - pianos, vocals; Todd Huckabone - acoustic guitar
These
exceptional entertainers are master musicians and vocalists, and will take us
on a trip down memory lane performing great rock and roll classics.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Friday, May 11
Tyler
Kealey & Dave Kalil @ Manotick United Church, 8 pm
Saturday, May 12
The
Back Beat @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Barry
& the Blasters @ the Rainbow Bistro, 8:30 pm
Al
Wood & the Woodsmen @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 13
Crunchy
Flower hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Blues
& Company @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 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
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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:
May 10 – Steve Groves
May
17 – River City Junction
May
24 – Mark Crissinger
May
31 – Peter Brown
June
7 – Charlie Sohmer
June
14 – Robert Farrell
June
21 – Elyssa Mahoney
June
28 – John Yemensky
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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.
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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)
**********
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 lineup:
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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Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, May 17; 8-11:30 pm
In January 2014,
Dennis Jones was honored to accept an invitation from the Blues Foundation to
serve as a Judge at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN, as well
as to host its annual All Star Jam on Beale St. Previously, in May, 2012,
Dennis served as an onstage Awards Presenter at the Blues Music Awards. Back in
2004, Dennis Jones played in the Zac Harmon Band when they won the IBC!
Dennis continues to work hard to achieve the next level of musical success. Increased touring and greater exposure to new fans will undoubtedly make this band a household name. If you need some Blues You Can Rock To, then it’s time to check out Dennis Jones Band.
Dennis continues to work hard to achieve the next level of musical success. Increased touring and greater exposure to new fans will undoubtedly make this band a household name. If you need some Blues You Can Rock To, then it’s time to check out Dennis Jones Band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCzGNhprIQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_Vzz0wta0
http://www.dennisjonescentral.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_Vzz0wta0
http://www.dennisjonescentral.com/
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Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
Album Release – “Run To Me”
with
Special Guest Sam Lynch opening
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, May 19; 8-11 pm; $15 in advance
2018 has all the
signs of being the break out year – so long deserved – for Samantha Martin and
Delta Sugar. The group’s latest recording, entitled “Run to Me’, was released
April 27, 2018. Produced by Darcy Yates, the album is a massive step forward
for both Martin and Delta Sugar. Over the course of the project’s ten tracks,
every song written by Martin solo or in tandem with Curtis Chaffey or Suzie
Vinnick, the album explores the full range of the vicissitudes of love: desire,
betrayal and, at times, emotional and sexual satisfaction. As a collective, the
songs reflect remarkable growth on Martin’s part as a songwriter. The lyrics
are incisive, the melodies are constantly arresting and the harmonies and
arrangements call up the best of the soul sounds of Stax Records and such
contemporary artists as Leon Bridges, Sharon Jones, and Lee Fields.
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NAC Presents
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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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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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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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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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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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
Paul DesLauriers Band
Friday, May 25 SOLD OUT
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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
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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Big Rude Jake
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, July 27 @ 9
pm; $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
(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/
**********
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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Saturday, May 19
Jesse
Greene Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
John
Carroll @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, May 20
Vanier
Playboys & Ball and Chain & the Wreckers Matinee Dance Party @ Irene’s
Pub, 3 pm
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
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
Sunday, June 3
Jimmy
Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday, June 10
Joe
Gaspar Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
Saturday, June 16
Texas
M.A.C. with Matt & Curtis Chaffey & friends @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, June 17
Maria
Hawkins hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow
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
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