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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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La Basoche, 120 Principale Street, Gatineau QC
Friday, November 30 – a few tickets available
Saturday, December 1 – a few tickets available
Dawn Tyler Watson se
prépare pour sortir son nouveau CD, la suite de “Jawbreaker!”, toujours avec son groupe, le Ben Racine Band. Nouveau
CD et nouveau spectacle rempli de chansons qui couvrent le blues, bien
évidemment, mais aussi le soul et le gospel. Armée d’une section de cuivres qui
a fait jaser sur la fameuse croisière blues The Legendary Rhythm & Blues
Cruise en février dernier, Dawn et le groupe ont tellement impressionné les
amateurs qu’elle sera de retour en 2019. Préparez-vous pour un nouveau
spectacle qui va vous donner le goût de bouger!
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NAC PRESENTS
Cecile Doo-Kingue
NAC 4th
Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday, December 1
@ 8:30 pm
An
exceptional stage presence, guitarist/singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué
blends blues, afro-roots and soul to create a unique sound. Born and raised in
New York City, first generation from Cameroon, she has lived in the US, France,
and now resides in Montreal.
An
award-winning guitarist-singer-songwriter, considered one of Canada's most
electrifying and versatile guitarists, Cécile plays an average of 150 shows per
year. She is quickly earning a stellar reputation and a place alongside
Canada’s current roster of great guitarists. Powerful and raw with an
exceptional stage presence, she is a force of nature whose lyrics and sound
make for an enthralling and intimate experience.
She
has released four albums to critical acclaim, been commissioned by the Canadian
Broadcast Corporation (Home, a song on immigration) and was awarded the 2013
SPACQ Foundation Edith Butler Award for Excellence in French Songwriting for
Gris (2012). She’s been nominated for five Maple Blues Awards in the last two
years.
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Rainbow Anniversary
Party
With The Commotions
76 Murray Street
Friday, November 30 @
9 pm; $12
Ottawa’s The
Commotions have sidestepped the lightweight pop craze and taken the back roads
straight into the hearts of their loyal followers, earning unwavering support
from the true lovers of genuine, unsullied soul music. This 12-piece, sharply
dressed, original throwback to the days of Motown is an evolved collection of
Canada's top funk & jazz players. This band originally united to provide a
Canadian contingent to Funk Brother's (Motown Records) lead vocalist Delbert
Nelson as "Delbert & The Commotions". The band's Musical
Director, Brian Asselin honed his skills performing with acts such as The Funk
Brothers, and his original music has been featured on HBO’s Looking and ABC’s The
Fosters in the U.S. The band features vocalists Jeff Rogers (Silver Creek and
The Cooper Brothers) and Rebecca Noelle (The PepTides, Rumours, La Voix and
David Gogo.) With a sonically monumental performance and an energizing visual
display, The Commotions command every room they play, drawing in audiences with
their sizzling brass section, thumping backbeat, and sensitive ballads.
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Clint Everson Band
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Saturday, December 1,
4-8 pm
It's
been far too long since we hit the stage and we are eager to make some music to
ease the seasonal blues. We are back at one of our favourite local spots,
Atomic Rooster, where the food is delicious, the people are amazing, and the
music will be jumping. We are working on new material, so come by and
party with us!
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Jack de Keyzer
Neat Coffee Shop,
1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Saturday, December 1,
8-11 pm; $35
Blues
fans unite!! This will be a killer show, multiple Juno winner Jack de
Keyzer, in a rare solo and duo appearance with Alan Duffy on bass, will
hit the intimate stage at Neat Coffee Shop on December 1st
to warm us all up!! Tickets on sale, limited dinner reservations will be
available before the show. Call (613) 433-9960 for info/ tickets
Check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEoBaokZXGo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyrKohG9ifE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4zGHz9p5iY
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Burns Jewellers Christmas
Party
With Samantha Martin
& Delta Sugar
Code’s Mill on the
Park, 17 Wilson Street East, Perth ON
Saturday, December 1, 5:30 pm – midnight
Saturday, December 1, 5:30 pm – midnight
https://youtu.be/7VJ5Uv2svWU
Come & Dance to Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar on December 1st! Tickets are available at either Burns Jewellers location.
Come & Dance to Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar on December 1st! Tickets are available at either Burns Jewellers location.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Friday, November 30
Lucas
Haneman Express @ the Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar, 8 pm
Rainbow
Anniversary Party with the Commotions, 9 pm
Saturday, December 1
Clint
Everson Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 4 pm
Sunday, December 2
Rainbow Open Blues Jam hosted by the Clint Everson Band, 3-7:30 pm
Rainbow Open Blues Jam hosted by the Clint Everson Band, 3-7:30 pm
Megan
Laurence & Lucas Haneman acoustic duo @ the Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar,
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
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Mark’s
Music Mondays
Sandy
Hill Lounge & Grill
Mondays
@ 7 pm, starting October 15
**********
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:
November 29 – Guy Short
December
6 – Murray & Leigh-Anne
December
13 – John Cormier
December
20 – Drew Nelson
December
27 – Eric Walker
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Weekly
jazz jam
Options
Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays,
7-11 pm; no cover
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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.
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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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Jazz
Brunch with Peter Brown
Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen, Carp ON
Sundays,
11 am – 2 pm
Peter
says: “Wonderful food there and our music ain’t bad either.”
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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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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)
Advance
reservations required. Call The Cove 613-273-3636
Dinner & Show Fundraisers
Once a month September through May (December
excluded).
Proceeds from each show support local
charities.
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.
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.
2018-19 LINE-UP:
January 18-19, 2019 – Jack de Keyzer Band
February 15, 2019 – Dawn Tyler Watson and the Ben
Racine Band
March 22, 2019 – Ria Reece Band
April 19, 2019 – Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick
Band
May 10, 2019 – Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
More info including artists’ Bios, links to their websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
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 UP
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MonkeyJunk
Neat Coffee Shop, 1715
Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Thursday, December 6,
8-11 pm; $40
We
are stoked to announce MonkeyJunk will
hit the intimate stage at Neat Coffee Shop December
6 for the first time since we got Neat rolling again. Come check out the
amazing blues rock from these Juno winners! Tickets on sale, limited dinner
reservations available before the show.
Check them out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15NORNp-hjg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLhqeOit5c4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQG2-JnNd8A
Check them out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15NORNp-hjg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLhqeOit5c4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQG2-JnNd8A
By
almost any ordinary metric, like a marriage or a job, 10 years is a respectable
milestone. For a hard-touring and recording band, however, a decade is a
sweat-soaked, anecdote-amassing feat. Appropriately, the corresponding
anniversary gift is way better something made of tin.
Winner of 2018’s Blues Album of the Year Juno Award (their second overall), the latest and fifth release from singer/guitarist and harp player Steve Marriner, drummer Matt Sobb, and guitarist Tony D is precisely the kind of corker you’d expect from a trio of musical veterans who, between them, have boosted luminaries from Fabulous Thunderbird Kim Wilson to Buddy Guy, the late Jeff Healey to the lamented Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Launched in Ottawa in 2008, MonkeyJunk —handle inspired by delta blues great Son House, who once intoned, “I’m talking about the blues, I ain’t talking ’bout no monkeyjunk!” — have consistently updated contemporary blues with a blistering mix of chops, soul, grit, humour and harmony.
MonkeyJunk plays for keeps, as evidenced by the 10 electrifying tracks on their latest album, their first ever to feature bass guitar. “We wanted to push ourselves to work hard and to work efficiently and focused — to see what we could come up with in a shorter period of time,” drummer Sobb explains of “Time To Roll”. “The result is a brash, groovy-as-always collection of songs that show where the band has been and where we have arrived in many years of writing, recording, and touring.”
In addition to the above-mentioned pair of Juno Award wins (out of three nominations), MonkeyJunk has also netted an impressive 21 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, and a Blues Music Award (USA) for Best New Artist, for 2009’s sizzling “Tiger In Your Tank”. And while that recognition is swell, all band members agree that the real thrill of playing in MonkeyJunk is just that — playing, especially live, where the music’s ecstatic sway on crowds is right there to behold.
monkeyjunkband.com
Winner of 2018’s Blues Album of the Year Juno Award (their second overall), the latest and fifth release from singer/guitarist and harp player Steve Marriner, drummer Matt Sobb, and guitarist Tony D is precisely the kind of corker you’d expect from a trio of musical veterans who, between them, have boosted luminaries from Fabulous Thunderbird Kim Wilson to Buddy Guy, the late Jeff Healey to the lamented Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Launched in Ottawa in 2008, MonkeyJunk —handle inspired by delta blues great Son House, who once intoned, “I’m talking about the blues, I ain’t talking ’bout no monkeyjunk!” — have consistently updated contemporary blues with a blistering mix of chops, soul, grit, humour and harmony.
MonkeyJunk plays for keeps, as evidenced by the 10 electrifying tracks on their latest album, their first ever to feature bass guitar. “We wanted to push ourselves to work hard and to work efficiently and focused — to see what we could come up with in a shorter period of time,” drummer Sobb explains of “Time To Roll”. “The result is a brash, groovy-as-always collection of songs that show where the band has been and where we have arrived in many years of writing, recording, and touring.”
In addition to the above-mentioned pair of Juno Award wins (out of three nominations), MonkeyJunk has also netted an impressive 21 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, and a Blues Music Award (USA) for Best New Artist, for 2009’s sizzling “Tiger In Your Tank”. And while that recognition is swell, all band members agree that the real thrill of playing in MonkeyJunk is just that — playing, especially live, where the music’s ecstatic sway on crowds is right there to behold.
monkeyjunkband.com
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Rob Lutes
In Concert at Rideau
Roots
Trinity United
Church, Kars ON
Friday, December 7 @
8 pm; tickets $25
Rob
Lutes is a soulful singer-songwriter from Montreal with an ever-growing
collection of literate, moving meditations on life and love. On his seventh
album, “Walk in the Dark”, he does what he has done for years: kicks up a
little dust, wades into some deep waters and tackles the realities of the world
with wisdom and some mean guitar work.
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MonkeyJunk
10th
Anniversary Tour
The Cove Country Inn,
Westport ON
Friday, December 7;
7-11 pm; $60 + HST
Fresh
off their recent JUNO Award and 10th Anniversary Tour, the trio returns for a
holiday show featuring some signature Swamp Blues Rock ‘n Roll!
Traditional Holiday Buffet + Show
www.monkeyjunkband.com
Traditional Holiday Buffet + Show
www.monkeyjunkband.com
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Texas Mac
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, December 8;
9 pm - midnight
The
Texas Music Appreciation Club are back at Irene's for another great night of
Texas music. This outfit was formed by brothers Curtis and Matthew Chaffey to
celebrate any and all styles of music from the great state of Texas.
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Rob Lutes
Old Church Theatre, 940 Bonisteel Road, Trenton ON
Saturday, December 8 @ 7:30 pm; tickets $21
https://www.universe.com/events/S6FDXL?embed=open&ref=universe_facebook_push&eventref=fb_oea for
tickets
On his seventh
album, acclaimed Canadian songwriter Rob Lutes does what he has done for years:
kicks up a little dust, wades into some deep waters and tackles the realities
of the world with depth, humour and a unique musical style.
Situated at the intersection of the blues, folk, Americana and contemporary singer-songwriter genres, “Walk in the Dark” is an exquisite collection of songs that highlight Lutes’ unmistakable voice and literary writing style. Co-produced with celebrated Montreal producer and Cirque de Soleil collaborator Rob Heaney, the album features a group of Canada's finest roots and blues players, including guitarist Rob MacDonald and keyboardist Bob Stagg along with noted artists Ian Kelly, Guy Bélanger and Joe Grass. It finds Lutes, a Kerrville New Folk winner, Maple Blues and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee, exploring a wide range of subjects and paying homage to some heroes: James Cotton (on ‘There's No Way to Tell You That Tonight’) and guitarist Joseph Spence (on the instrumental ‘Spence’). Recorded mainly over three days in late January in a small studio in Montreal's Notre Dame de Grace borough, the recording captures the essence of Lutes' soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style, enveloped by a group of players who are no stranger to his groove. Featuring 12 new originals, including two co-writes with award-winning Americana songwriter Dale Boyle, and the forgotten John Prine gem ‘Rocky Mountain Time’, the album digs deep into the roots of Canadian and American music and delivers another strong statement. "This album, of all of them, was a journey into the unknown, which is why I like the title so much," Lutes says. "With a great co-producer, and a group of phenomenal players and friends, I went in to the studio to find these songs. And I really feel like we did that."
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Situated at the intersection of the blues, folk, Americana and contemporary singer-songwriter genres, “Walk in the Dark” is an exquisite collection of songs that highlight Lutes’ unmistakable voice and literary writing style. Co-produced with celebrated Montreal producer and Cirque de Soleil collaborator Rob Heaney, the album features a group of Canada's finest roots and blues players, including guitarist Rob MacDonald and keyboardist Bob Stagg along with noted artists Ian Kelly, Guy Bélanger and Joe Grass. It finds Lutes, a Kerrville New Folk winner, Maple Blues and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee, exploring a wide range of subjects and paying homage to some heroes: James Cotton (on ‘There's No Way to Tell You That Tonight’) and guitarist Joseph Spence (on the instrumental ‘Spence’). Recorded mainly over three days in late January in a small studio in Montreal's Notre Dame de Grace borough, the recording captures the essence of Lutes' soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style, enveloped by a group of players who are no stranger to his groove. Featuring 12 new originals, including two co-writes with award-winning Americana songwriter Dale Boyle, and the forgotten John Prine gem ‘Rocky Mountain Time’, the album digs deep into the roots of Canadian and American music and delivers another strong statement. "This album, of all of them, was a journey into the unknown, which is why I like the title so much," Lutes says. "With a great co-producer, and a group of phenomenal players and friends, I went in to the studio to find these songs. And I really feel like we did that."
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MonkeyJunk
10th
Anniversary Tour
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield
QC
Part 1
- Saturday, December 8 @ 8:30 pm
Part 2
- Sunday, December 9 @ 4:20 pm
MonkeyJunk
returms to the mighty mouton noir as they do most years at this time … the band
is not done celebrating its 10th anniversary and still reveling in
the JUNO Award win for Blues Album of the Year for “Time To Roll”. Come join
the party!
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Open Mic with Clint
Everson
Royal Oak – Blair Road,
2067 Meadowbrook Drive
Tuesday, December 11;
7-11 pm
Feel
like letting loose and bringing out your inner rock star? Come by the Royal Oak
Tuesday, December 11 at 7 pm as local singer-songwriter Clint Everson hosts
this new monthly acoustic open mic.
Grab your friends, grab an instrument and join us, won’t you?
Grab your friends, grab an instrument and join us, won’t you?
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JW Jones and Friends:
Home for the Holidays
Centrepointe Theatre,
101 Centrepointe Drive
Thursday, December 13 @ 8 pm
Thursday, December 13 @ 8 pm
Featuring Amanda Rheaume, Jeff Rogers, Rebecca Noelle, and Matthew Chaffey.
Kick off the holiday season with a high-energy live experience! One of the top blues artists in the country, the multi-award winning JW Jones is a Billboard Top 10 Blues artist, having released nine albums and performed in twenty-three countries across four continents.
The featured Ottawa artists joining JW on stage are handpicked by the man himself. JW Jones and his band will back these amazing local performers and will play crowd favourites from their own repertoire.
Get ready for a winter treat that’ll have you partying into the holiday season!
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Jimmy Bowskill Band
Wilno Tavern, Wilno
ON
Friday, December 14
Currently
lead guitarist for The Sheepdogs, Jimmy Bowskill leads his own band and plays guitar,
pedal Steel, mandolin and more.
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Tony D Trio
Bar Robo, 692
Somerset Street West
Saturday, December 15
@ 8:30 pm; $15
Tony
D on guitar, Joe Hawkins on bass and Mary Gellner on drums.
They’ll
be playing everything from Blues, Jazz, funk, some original instrumentals, to
surf and rock ‘n’ roll.
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Joe Gaspar Band
Moose McGuire’s, 3320
McCarthy Road
Saturday, December 15
@ 9 pm
The
power-blues-trio includes Joe on lead vocals and bass, Steve Dupont (Photo
Perfume, Crackband, Rocksnake) on drums and Jamie Young (Jungle Bones) on
guitar. Both Steve and Jamie are seasoned musicians from the Ottawa music scene
with solid experience and the passion to go with it.
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The Mud Boys
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Sunday, December 16,
6-9 pm
Hey,
good people of Ottawa and beyond its borders:. I just wanted to post the Mud
Boys Band one more time - and it's waving goodbye. After 21+years and 3 CDs
later, I've decided to make The Mud Boys one of Ottawa's past Blues Bands that
used to be. We've played in so many great venues and met so many nice
people. To all of the fine musicians I've had the pleasure of making music
with, I say ‘Thank You!’. Ottawa has an awesome live blues scene that I'm very
grateful to be a part of and will continue to be, going forward.
If you want to see The Mud Boys for the 1st or the last time, the Atomic Rooster will be the place Sunday, December 16, 6-9 pm. Also I'm asking if any past band mates can make it out, your first favorite beverage and a couple of songs are on me.
Cheers all - Looking forward to the future!
Dean Dupuis
If you want to see The Mud Boys for the 1st or the last time, the Atomic Rooster will be the place Sunday, December 16, 6-9 pm. Also I'm asking if any past band mates can make it out, your first favorite beverage and a couple of songs are on me.
Cheers all - Looking forward to the future!
Dean Dupuis
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Matt Anderson
Christmas Show
NAC Southam Hall, 1
Elgin Street
Thursday, December 20
@ 8 pm
Blessed
with titanic pipes and monumental spirit, Matt Anderson is without a doubt
Canada’s crowned-prince of soul-infused blues-rock. Anderson lights up Southam
Hall this season in support of his incendiary new album “Honest Man”.
The
Festival of Small Halls and NAC Presents are thrilled to co-present Christmas
with Matt Anderson.
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Al Wood
Juke Joint Soul
Kitchen, 3740 Carp Road, Carp ON
Saturday, December 22
@ 7 pm
Incredibly
versatile, you won’t want to miss this multi-talented singer and songwriter.
Blues and traditionally based roots music will fill the air tonight! Get your
reservations in and check out more details here https://www.alwoodblues.com/
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Robo Artist Series
presents
John Carroll Trio
Bar Robo, 692
Somerset Street West
Saturday, December 22,
9 pm – midnight; tickets $21.51
The
Robo Artist series continues with a special, festive, holiday edition featuring
Ottawa's own John Carroll.
Influenced by musicians Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Tom Waits, Fred McDowell, John Prine and Lyle Lovett, John’s mixture of country blues, folk, roots and rock ‘n’ roll provide an intricate landscape for his mindfully-crafted lyrics. “Where many musicians are players and many are story-tellers, John Carroll combines the two into understated and yet passionate art” (Amanda Putz, CBC Radio)."
Special opening set by Sal Valley.
Influenced by musicians Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Tom Waits, Fred McDowell, John Prine and Lyle Lovett, John’s mixture of country blues, folk, roots and rock ‘n’ roll provide an intricate landscape for his mindfully-crafted lyrics. “Where many musicians are players and many are story-tellers, John Carroll combines the two into understated and yet passionate art” (Amanda Putz, CBC Radio)."
Special opening set by Sal Valley.
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Joe Gaspar &
Friends
Greenfield’s Gastro
Public House, 900 Greenbank Road, Barrhaven
Friday, January 11, 9 pm – midnight
Friday, January 11, 9 pm – midnight
Come
celebrate Joe's birthday with Joe Gaspar Band plus lots of musician friends on
stage. A very special musical night with the cream of the local talents!
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Harry Manx
Neat Coffee Shop,
1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Friday, January 18,
8-11 pm; tickets $57.50
We
are pleased to announce Harry Manx will join us on
the intimate stage at Neat Coffee Shop January 18! His
official website describes his music as being a "blend Indian folk
melodies with slide guitar blues, add a sprinkle of gospel and some compelling
grooves and you'll get Manx's unique "mysticssippi" flavour."
“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to.
Check him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4fWmV64-QA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4fWmV64-QA
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Lindsay Beaver
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, February 1,
7-10 pm
When
blues-rocking, soul-singing drummer, songwriter and bandleader Lindsay Beaver
takes the stage, she makes an immediate and unforgettable impression. Standing
front and center at her kit, singing every song from the depths of her soul,
she delivers blues, R&B and old school rock ‘n’ roll with punk rock energy,
and sings with a voice brimming with attitude and soulfulness. She comes at
every song with urgent intensity, soul-baring emotion, a distinct swagger and a
take-no-prisoners confidence. With influences ranging from Little Richard to
The Ramones, from Billie Holiday to Queens of the Stone Age, Lindsay has
crafted a timeless sound and personal style that simply cannot be denied.
Her Alligator Records debut, “Tough As Love”, explodes with Beaver’s volcanic singing, deeply soulful delivery and powerful chops on seven original songs and a handful of vintage roots gems. A refreshing slap across the face of roots music.
www.lindsaybeaver.com
Her Alligator Records debut, “Tough As Love”, explodes with Beaver’s volcanic singing, deeply soulful delivery and powerful chops on seven original songs and a handful of vintage roots gems. A refreshing slap across the face of roots music.
www.lindsaybeaver.com
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CITY OF GATINEAU
EVENTS in 2019
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120 Principale Street, Gatineau QC
Adam Karch,
Friday, March 1
Ghost Town Blues Band
Saturday, March 16
Mississippi Heat
Saturday, April 27
Blackburn
Friday, May 31
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Salle Jean-Desprez
25 rue Laurier,
Gatineau QC
Steve Hill
Friday, February 22
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KINGSTON
& AREA SPECIAL EVENTS
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Kim Pollard Band
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, November 30;
9 pm; $10
Purchase
by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152 (after 3PM)
or
drop by the club to purchase.
or
reserve by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
Kim Pollard has a voice as powerful and pure as
you will ever hear. She writes and sings with an extraordinary passion and
conviction that will move her heart to yours as evident on her two
internationally produced CDs –“Wonder” and “Surrender”. Kim now fronts an exceptional group of musicians including veteran
saxophonist Ian ‘Koko’ Kojima (Chris deBurgh, Stampeders, Rick James) and
bassist Alec Barken (Filet of Soul, Ghetto Express, Dan Curtis Band). Twice
they have represented the Loyal Blues Fellowship at the International Blues
Challenge in Memphis as well as being featured artists at several major blues
festivals including Chuck Jackson’s Southside Shuffle and the Limestone
City Blues Festival.
Sure
to sell out again!
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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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Thursday, December 6
MonkeyJunk
@ Neat Coffee Shop, Burnstown, 8 pm
Friday, December 7
MonkeyJunk
@ the Cove, 7 pm
Saturday, December 8
MonkeyJunk
@ the Black Sheep, Wakefield, 8:30 pm
Texas
Mac @ Irene’s, 9 pm
Sunday, December 9
Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow hosted by the Joe Gaspar Band, 3-7:30 pm
MonkeyJunk
@ the Black Sheep, Wakefield, 4:20 pm
Tuesday, December 11
Open
Mic with Clint Everson @ the Royal Oak – Blair Road, 7 pm
Thursday, December 13
JW-Jones
& Friends @ Centrepointe Theatre, 8 pm
Saturday, December 15
Tony
D Trio @ Bar Robo, 8 pm
Joe
Gaspar Band @ Moose McGuire’s, 9 pm
Sunday, December 16
Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow hosted by the Lloyd Smiley Band, 3-7:30 pm
The
Mud Boys @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Saturday, December 22
Al
Wood @ the Juke Joint Soul Kitchen, Carp ON, 7 pm
John
Carroll Trio @ Bar Robo, 9 pm
Sunday, December 23
Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow hosted by Jimmy Cochrane, 3-7:30 pm
Sunday, December 30
Open
Blues Jam @ the Rainbow hosted by River City Junction, 3-7:30 pm
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