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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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John Hiatt
The Eclipse Sessions
Tour
Meridian @ Centrepointe
Mainstage, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Tuesday, November 6 @
8 pm; $59.50 - $69.50
John
Hiatt is no stranger to Ottawa music aficionados especially those who have seen
him with his friend Lyle Lovett, in a two man show, just them, their acoustic
guitars some humorous stories and great tunes. Well John is bringing that
style to his Solo Tour.
Hiatt’s songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Iggy Pop, Rosanne Cash, the Jeff Healey Band, and even the cartoon bear band of Disney’s film, The Country Bears. He earned a Grammy nomination for “Crossing Muddy Waters”, while B.B. King and Eric Clapton shared a Grammy for their album “Riding With The King”, the title track from which was a Hiatt composition. Hiatt has received his own star on Nashville’s Walk of Fame, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting, has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and was saluted at the Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards.
Hiatt’s songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Iggy Pop, Rosanne Cash, the Jeff Healey Band, and even the cartoon bear band of Disney’s film, The Country Bears. He earned a Grammy nomination for “Crossing Muddy Waters”, while B.B. King and Eric Clapton shared a Grammy for their album “Riding With The King”, the title track from which was a Hiatt composition. Hiatt has received his own star on Nashville’s Walk of Fame, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting, has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and was saluted at the Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards.
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Jesse Roper
“Access To Infinity”
Tour
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Wednesday, November 7
Victoria
BC's Jesse Roper is magnetic. With an explosive live show, the quality and
charisma of his versatile blues sound rooted in soul, rock and country is as
approachable as his charm. With much anticipation, Jesse’s newest album Access
to Infinity is due out fall of 2017. The nostalgic may appreciate his throw
back vibe akin to Stevie Ray Vaughan and vintage Texas blue. Jesse Roper's
music remains current while his youthful energy captivates audiences while his
knock out live performance blows them away. Incapable of holding back, Jesse
always delivers the show of his life.
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Bad Luck Woman &
Her Misfortunes
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, November 9 @
9 pm
Bad
Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes are hitting the road to bring Ottawa the best
of their blues/R&B/rock'n'roll combo. Three sets of drinking/dancing
music all night long! Come on out, Ottawa!
Bad
Luck Woman is:
Raha Javanfar on bass and vocals
Her Misfortunes are:
Fraser Melvin on guitar
Andrew Moljgun on sax
Jonathan Hyde on drums
https://youtu.be/IaB1VGzKYws
Raha Javanfar on bass and vocals
Her Misfortunes are:
Fraser Melvin on guitar
Andrew Moljgun on sax
Jonathan Hyde on drums
https://youtu.be/IaB1VGzKYws
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Jordan Officer
NAC 4th
Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday, November 10
@ 8:30 pm
Originally
making his mark in the Susie Arioli Band, Jordan Officer has left an indelible
mark in Canadian jazz and blues guitar landscape. An alchemist of vintage
styles, Officer radiates passion for rock n’ roll’s great legacy, while putting
his own coins in the jukebox. Jazz, blues and classic 50’s rock n’ roll all
find a home in the hands of this modern master!
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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River City Junction
Orange Art Gallery,
290 City Centre Avenue
Thursday, November 8
@ 8 pm; $10
Join
River City Junction for a night of music, art and delicious snacks.
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Andrea Ramolo
Neat Coffee Shop,
1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Friday, November 9 @
8 pm; $25
Andrea
Ramolo is a multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and one-half of the
acclaimed folk/pop duo Scarlett Jane. Her third solo album “NUDA”, produced by
Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) was mentioned on the 2017 Polaris Prize longer
list.
We
are pleased to announce Andrea Ramolo will be joining
us at Neat Coffee Shop on November 9! Andrea was
through before our time with duo Scarlett Jane and we are excited to have her
back, an evening of music celebrating the release of Andrea Ramolo's newest
studio album "Homage", an album honouring songs by Leonard Cohen. Two
sets of music featuring songs by Cohen and Ramolo. This will be an amazing
night to experience the beautiful voice of Andrea in an intimate room! Limited
dinner reservations available before the show.
Check
her out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRWa7zxFhF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfQGo_cAdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCNjk6QPxHQ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRWa7zxFhF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfQGo_cAdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCNjk6QPxHQ
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Jesse Roper
Neat Coffee Shop,
1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Saturday, November 10
@ 8 pm; $25
We
are super stoked to bring Jesse Roper, the king of
rock/funk/blues, back to the intimate Neat stage November 10! Jesse rolled
through Burnstown last year and had the crowd rocking with his amazing guitar
licks and his rock star presence! This will be another amazing night at Neat!!
Limited dinner reservations available before the show.
Check
him out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb5H8X0glFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRgQ1RWxK4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdNxB3N4Qpo
Victoria BC's Jesse Roper is magnetic. With an explosive live show, the quality and charisma of his versatile blues sound rooted in soul, rock and country is as approachable as his charm. With much anticipation, Jesse’s newest album Access to Infinity is due out fall of 2017. The nostalgic may appreciate his throw back vibe akin to Stevie Ray Vaughan and vintage Texas blue. Jesse Roper's music remains current while his youthful energy captivates audiences while his knock out live performance blows them away. Incapable of holding back, Jesse always delivers the show of his life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb5H8X0glFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRgQ1RWxK4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdNxB3N4Qpo
Victoria BC's Jesse Roper is magnetic. With an explosive live show, the quality and charisma of his versatile blues sound rooted in soul, rock and country is as approachable as his charm. With much anticipation, Jesse’s newest album Access to Infinity is due out fall of 2017. The nostalgic may appreciate his throw back vibe akin to Stevie Ray Vaughan and vintage Texas blue. Jesse Roper's music remains current while his youthful energy captivates audiences while his knock out live performance blows them away. Incapable of holding back, Jesse always delivers the show of his life.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, November 7
The
Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s, 8 pm
Thursday, November 8
River
City Junction @ Orange Art Gallery, 8 pm
Sunday, November 11
Crunchy
Flower 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
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Mark’s
Music Mondays
Sandy
Hill Lounge & Grill
Mondays
@ 7 pm, starting October 15
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The Jam
@ Kaffé 1870, Wakefield QC
Every
Wednesday @ 9 pm, no cover
6 rotating hosts, each specializing in a
different genre
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Dr Dave
Blues & Jazz
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Wednesdays,
4-7 pm; no cover
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John
Carroll
Chateau
Lafayette (The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays,
8 pm
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Irene’s
Blues AllStars
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Thursdays,
9 pm – 1 am; no cover
A bonafide grass roots event that has grown
out of the very floorboards of Irene’s Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser
for musicians and music lovers alike, this weekly Thursday night jam features
Corky Kealey on drums with Vince Halfhide on bass and a host of great local
players who rotate according to availability. Each week the cast is topped up
with a guest host who steers the song selections in whatever way they're
inspired and the jamming begins. It's a great concept and the proof is in its
continuing popularity.
Hosted
by Corky Kealey and Vince Halfhide.
Special
guests:
November 8 – Jim Cochrane
November
15 – Peter Newsom
November
22 – Catriona Sturton
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:
November 16, 2018 – The Hogtown Allstars:
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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Dueling Pianos
Centrepointe Studio
Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Friday, November 16 @ 8 pm
Friday, November 16 @ 8 pm
True-blue Ottawans already know: the Dueling Pianos are Tyler Kealey and Dave Kalil on two sets of ivory keys, with guitarist Todd Huckabone and the audience acting as referee. Each unique show features an endless series of classic hits spanning decades of music. Playing a blend of requests from the audience, blistering guitar and piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random impromptu comedic moments, their show has won over the crowds for which they perform time after time. The group gained a legion of loyal fans as a regular Saturday act at Sens House in the Byward Market.
Dave has been entertaining audiences across Canada since 1976 as a solo piano player and singer but has had the most fun this past decade playing with – or against – singer-songwriter and fellow pianist Tyler. The two claim influences from musicians like Supertramp and the Eagles, from Billy Joel to the Beatles. In the intimate setting and beautiful acoustics of Centrepointe’s Studio theatre, the Dueling Pianos’ effortless skill and energy will delight newcomers and long-time fans alike!
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Jack De Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, November
16 @ 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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The Village Quartet
Kaffé 1870, 715
Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Friday, November 16 @
9 pm; $10
After
their wildly successful debut performance at Kaffé 1870 this summer, The
Village Quartet return to Kaffé 1870 on November 16 for another night of hot
swinging music.
Christian Rey-Coquais - Guitar
Andre Ferraton - Drums
Marc Decho - Bass
Greg Paul Stone - Guitar/Vocals
Christian Rey-Coquais - Guitar
Andre Ferraton - Drums
Marc Decho - Bass
Greg Paul Stone - Guitar/Vocals
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Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Saturday, November 17; 4-8 pm
We're gearing up for
another fantastic afternoon show at The Rooster 4-8 pm. (free!) We've been
working on some new material...Mississippi Queen, Oh Well, Woodstock...to name
a few; all done in true AHT style. Can't wait to take ‘em out for a test drive.
See you soon!
See you soon!
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The Vanier Playboys
CD release
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Sunday, November 18, 3-6 pm
Hey Y'all - The
Vanier Playboys are Ottawa's own Zydeco Band. We release our 1st CD
at a Sunday Matinee on November 18, at Irene's Pub in the Glebe. We'll play 2
full sets of Zydeco Dancefloor favorites and we'd love it if you would be there
to help us celebrate. We love our band and you will too.
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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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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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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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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 9 @ 8:30 pm
Part 2
- Sunday, December 10 @ 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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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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Tony D Trio
Bar Robo, 692
Somerset Street West
Saturday, December 15
@ 8 pm
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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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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COMING TO LA BASOCHE
IN 2018
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120 Principale Street, Gatineau QC
Jack de Keyzer
Friday, October 26 - SOLD OUT
Dawn Tyler Watson
Friday, November 30
Saturday, December 1
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KINGSTON
& AREA SPECIAL EVENTS
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Blueswinder
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, November
17; 9 pm; $10 @ the door
or
purchase by Calling: RCHA Club 613-542-8152 (after 3PM)
or
drop by the club to purchase.
or
reserve by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
Blueswinder
is an award-winning 3-piece blues band from Hamilton, with original music
written by Paul Coombs. After a long hiatus as a band, Blueswinder is back and
better than ever! Look for new music soon, but enjoy
being reminded with songs from this link https://www.reverbnation.com/blueswinder/playlist/-4
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Jack de Keyzer
RCHA Club, 193
Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, November 23; $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
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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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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Wednesday, November
14
Steve
Marriner @ Irene’s, 8 pm
Friday, November 16
Duelling
Pianos with Tyler Kealey & Dave Kalil @ Centrepointe Studio Theatre, 8 pm
Saturday, November 17
Angelina
Hunter Trio @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
John
Carroll @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, November 18
Ray
Harris solo acoustic @ Vibration Studios, Osgoode, noon – 2 pm
The
Vanier Playboys @ Irene’s, 3 pm
Gravelfoot
hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Jesse
Greene Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Monday, November 19
Lucas
Haneman solo acoustic @ Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar, 7 pm
Friday, November 23
Al
Tambay @ the South Branch Bistro, Kemptville, 9 pm
Sunday, November 25
River
City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Wicked
Grin @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, November 30
Lucas
Haneman Express @ the Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar, 8 pm
Rainbow
Anniversary Party with the Commotions, 9 pm
Sunday, December 2
Megan
Laurence & Lucas Haneman acoustic duo @ the Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar,
7 pm
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
MonkeyJunk
@ the Black Sheep, Wakefield, 4:20 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
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