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Wishing
all OBTW readers a safe and happy 2020!
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NEW
YEAR’S EVE in OTTAWA
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Blues and Company
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street
Tuesday, December
31; 8 pm – midnight
No cover! No
tickets!
Reservations recommended.
Reservations recommended.
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Clean Sweep
Brew Revolution,
6081 Hazeldean Road, #11a, Stittsville
Tuesday, December
31; 8 pm – 12:30 am
Come join us for an
entertaining evening and celebrate the New Year with us at Brew Revolution's
New Year's Eve Party! Reserve your tickets now! Spaces are limited!
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Bruce Barry &
the Econolines perform Neil Young
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Tuesday, December
31; 9 pm – 2 am; $25 advance, $30 at the door
Tickets available for $25 (+ silly internet
fees) at the link here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-party-with-bruce-barry-and-the-econolines-tickets-84063617543
Also at the door for $30 if you procrastinate
Also at the door for $30 if you procrastinate
Bruce Barry & The
Econolines bringing the Neil Young circus back for the last party of the
decade. Full night of rock and roll with champagne and all the NYE bs. Come the
heck down and have a good time with us to welcome the symmetrically pleasing
2020 into being. Got any requests?
https://www.facebook.com/events/741115193034998/
https://www.facebook.com/events/741115193034998/
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Where’s Waldo
Barley Mow
Barrhaven, 1481 Greenbank Road
Tuesday, December
31; 9 pm – 1 am
Waldonation West … we're
headed west for the ultimate (as in "last") New Years Eve celebration
of the decade! The Mow in Barrhaven is putting out quite a spread as well, so
why not join us for dinner and drinks as we say goodbye to what has been the
last -- and maybe the best -- year in the "twenteens" and ring in the
roaring '20s! It's gonna be a great party with great food, a packed dance
floor, and Waldo! See you there!
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Lots more NYE
parties here (assuming the short URL works!)
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LOCAL
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Destiny
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday,
January 3 @ 8 pm; $10
Come
and quench those thirsty ears with another evening of Funk, Pop, R&B and
Retro Soul music that's guaranteed to help you stay warm during a cold winter's
night.
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AREA
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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River
City Junction
South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street East, Kemptville ON
Thursday,
January 2 @ 7 pm
River
City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power trio, long steeped in the
traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend of old school Chicago
Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail
that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots, River City
Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with elements of yesteryear yet
remains distinctively their own.
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LOCALS
THIS WEEK
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Thursday, January 2
Beats’n Keys Live @ Bert’s Bar, Canadian Tire Centre
Friday, January 3
Destiny @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Saturday, January 4
The Bridgeburners @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Sunday, January 5
Jimmy Cochrane hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 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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Music
Mondays with Mark Weatherbee
Sandy Hill
Lounge & Grill
Mondays
@ 7 pm, starting October 15
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Tuesday
Night Jazz Jam
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays
@ 9 pm
Hosted
by the Beeched Wailers
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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,
8 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:
January
2 – John Yemensky
January
9 – Lyle Odjick
January
16 – Murray & Leigh-Anne
January
23 – Spencer Scharf
January
30 – Scott Amey
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Weekly jazz
jam
Options
Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays,
7-11 pm; no cover
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Sundays at Brothers
Brothers Beer Bistro,
366 Dalhousie Street
Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm
Come
and enjoy brunch prepared by Ottawa favorite Steve Mitton and enjoy the music
of John Carroll. Every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
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Open
Blues Jam
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Every Sunday,
4-7 pm; cover $3 (jammers free)
The jam is open to all ages. Jammers sign up on
the jam sheet at the door & each jam session lasts for 3 songs. Drums &
amps are provided; you only need to bring your instruments (but you can bring your
amps if you want to).
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Southern
Soul Sunday Brunch Buffet, @ 10 am & 2 pm
With Sherri
Harding
Fatboys
Southern Smokehouse, 34 Murray Street
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Sunday
Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
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Sunday
Sessions, 8 pm, no cover
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
JANUARY
- Shadowhand
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BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU
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Blues On The Rideau
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Once a month 7-11 pm; $70 (buffet dinner,
dancing & door prizes included)
Advance
reservations required. Call The Cove 613-273-3636
Dinner & Show Fundraisers
Once a month September through May.
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.
This
year we celebrate our 15th Anniversary
season -
making BOTR one of the longest running and best Blues Series in the country.
We've put together another fabulous Line-Up of some of Canada's best
Blues artists - nominees and winners of Juno Awards, Maple Blues Awards,
American Blues Music Award, Western Canadian Music Award and more - bringing
back some of the all time favourites who have played the Series over
the years plus a few great new ones.
Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for more details including artists' Bios, LINKS to their websites and You Tubes.
Then check your calendars, make your choices and RESERVE NOW to be sure you don't miss out on the shows. This is particularly true if you want to STAY OVERNIGHT. All the rooms at The Cove; nearby B&Bs and the Westport Station Motel usually sell out in advance on BOTR nights.
You will note that there has been a SMALL INCREASE in the ticket price this year - from $65 pp to $70 pp (plus HST). This is the first price increase in 5 years and is necessary to cover the increased costs of just about everything - food, drink, staff, band and Sound Engineer fees, advertising, printing costs and more.
However, when you consider the quality of the meal, the venue, the ambiance and the incredible LIVE music on these nights and compare it to just about anything else this is still one of - if not THE - best entertainment value in eastern Ontario - make that the country!
Blues On The Rideau
Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for more details including artists' Bios, LINKS to their websites and You Tubes.
Then check your calendars, make your choices and RESERVE NOW to be sure you don't miss out on the shows. This is particularly true if you want to STAY OVERNIGHT. All the rooms at The Cove; nearby B&Bs and the Westport Station Motel usually sell out in advance on BOTR nights.
You will note that there has been a SMALL INCREASE in the ticket price this year - from $65 pp to $70 pp (plus HST). This is the first price increase in 5 years and is necessary to cover the increased costs of just about everything - food, drink, staff, band and Sound Engineer fees, advertising, printing costs and more.
However, when you consider the quality of the meal, the venue, the ambiance and the incredible LIVE music on these nights and compare it to just about anything else this is still one of - if not THE - best entertainment value in eastern Ontario - make that the country!
Blues On The Rideau
2019/20
– 15th Anniversary Year
January
17-18 – Jack de Keyzer Band
February
21 – Bill Durst Band
March
20 – David Gogo Band
April
17 – Miss Emily w/Band
May
8 – David Vest w/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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MUSIC BY
THE BAY LIVE
AJAX, UXBRIDGE,
PORT PERRY
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Music
By The Bay Live presents
Jack
Broadbent
St.
Francis Centre; 78 Church Street South, Ajax
Saturday,
January 11 @ 8 pm; tickets $55 (+surcharge & HST)
Hailed
as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The
real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has spent the past
year wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic
and slide guitar, and poignant folk and blues inspired vocals.
Born
and raised in rural England, Jack grew up listening to artists such as John Lee
Hooker, Peter Green, Robert Johnson, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, to name a
few. These legends of rock, blues, roots and folk influenced Jack’s distinctive
song writing, singing and performance style, which have a depth and heart that
defies strict musical genres. Jack‘s performances exude a warmth, humour and
energy that has electrified audiences worldwide.
Following
a string of successful shows opening for legendary artists, Lynyrd Skynyrd,
Johnny Hallyday, Robben Ford, and Tony Joe White, Jack headlined his own
whirlwind international tour, playing sold out shows for music lovers in Europe,
New Zealand, Japan, the US and Canada. 2020 will be another big year for Jack
as he continues touring internationally.
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Music
By The Bay Live presents
Tony
D Band
Avalon
Lounge Port Whitby Marina; 301 Watson Street West Whitby
Friday,
January 31 @ 8 pm; tickets $45 (+surcharge & HST)
Tony
D (Diteodoro), guitarist for Juno award winning band MonkeyJunk, has been
laying it down for over thirty years. MonkeyJunk has amassed twenty Maple Blues
awards and a Blues Music Award, (formerly known as The Handy Awards).
At
the age of thirteen Tony began his musical journey on the guitar. Learning
mostly in the blues, rock jazz stylings. From Muddy Waters, to Jimi Hendrix to
Jimmy Page, to Albert King to Wes Montgomery and all the points in between.
At
19, lead guitarist Tony D performed for three nights in Buddy Guy’s band and in
1982, he opened for Stevie Ray Vaughan. He has also toured with some of this
country’s greatest musicians, including the late Dutch Mason. In the early
nineties having taken a trip to Europe and securing a record deal out of
Holland, Tony became one of the first Canadian blue musician to tour Europe.
The Blues and anything that falls under that umbrella being his first love, but Tony D has also explored various forms of music. Flamenco became another obsession and after studying the form for two years he joined a troupe which made him write pseudo flamenco and Spanish rhythm instrumentals which he still plays today in his solo shows.
Joining
Tony will be Mary Gellner on drums and Joe Hawkins on Bass
From
the delta to the desert it all comes from places of devotion, musical devotion.
“Basically, I’m like Lightnin’ Hopkins with an electric guitar” Tony D
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SPECIAL
EVENTS COMING UP
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The
Back Beat
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Saturday,
January 11; 4 pm – 8 pm
The
Back Beat band members are looking forward to our return to the Atomic
Rooster's popular 4 pm matinee on Saturday, January 11. It's a great
opportunity to enjoy some drinks, food, live music and dancing during an
earlier time slot. We have some fresh tunes in the repertoire and look forward
to playing them for you. There is no cover charge, free parking on the street
and the event is kid friendly, so bring the family if you can.
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HOROJO
Trio
Bistro
Gainsbourg, 9 rue Aubry, Gatineau QC
Saturday,
January 18; 8 pm – 11 pm; $20
HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie Holmes,
singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones. They will be
representing the Ottawa Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in
Memphis from January 28 to February 1, 2020, only 10 days after their show at
Bistro Gainsbourg. Even before their first gig, they had already been called an
Ottawa “super group”, and while they admit the band name (derived from the
first two letters of each of the members’ last names) is unusual, the future
certainly looks bright for the exceptional HOROJO Trio.
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Dimestore
Playboys
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday,
January 18 @ 8 pm
Mark
your calendars! The boys are back at the legendary, Rainbow Bistro for another
night of rockabilly/swing madness. Shake off the post Christmas blahs and hit
the dance floor with a drink in one hand, and your best guy/gal in the other.
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Syndicated
Blues
Bad
de l’Encan, 110 Rue Georges, Gatineau QC
Saturday,
January 25 @ 8 pm
Our
special invited guest will be Mr. Éric Sauvé, a fantastic keyboardist! Éric has
accompanied great artists like Rock Voisine, Laurence Jalbert, and is a former
member of ''Offenbach''.
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Dimestore
Duo
Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen, 3740 Carp Road, Carp ON
Saturday,
January 25 @ 8 pm
Ian
and Ian will be back in Carp serving up our brand of red-hot Rockabilly/Country/Swing.
Come for the food, stay for the tunes. NO COVER. Music at 8 pm.
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Steve
Marriner
Neat
Coffee Shop, Burnstown ON
Friday,
January 31; $30; Tickets: https://neatmusicandcoffee.ca/collections/tickets/products/steve-marriner-january-31-30
Singer,
songwriter and record producer, Steve is also a multi-instrumentalist … harmonica,
baritone guitar, electric guitar, piano, Hammond organ, upright bass and electric
bass.
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Harmonica
Workshop with Steve Marriner
TARA
– The Audio Recording Academy, 1540 Raven Avenue
Saturday,
February 1; 2 pm – 4 pm; $50
An
in-depth workshop all about the 'Mississippi Saxophone', presented by one of
Canada's most acclaimed harp players, Steve Marriner. Over the course of two
hours, we'll cover everything: Technique, single notes, tongue-blocking,
microphone techniques, and a bit of theory too!
Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome!
Email: beefyprod@gmail.com for more questions or to sign up!
Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome!
Email: beefyprod@gmail.com for more questions or to sign up!
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River
City Junction
South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street East, Kemptville ON
Thursday,
February 6 @ 7 pm
River
City Junction is a Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock power trio, long steeped in the
traditions of Blues and Rock ‘n' Roll. A rich blend of old school Chicago
Blues, Motown, and Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail
that is raw, organic and uplifting. Leaning heavily on their roots, River City
Junction's driving sound is deeply infused with elements of yesteryear yet
remains distinctively their own.
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Kim
Koren & Frank Koren
Kaffé
1870, 715 Riverside Drive, Wakefield QC
Friday,
February 7 @ 8 pm
Come
join us for a wonderful evening of original and cover music at this cozy,
friendly bar along the Gatineau River in Quebec!
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KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Blues and Company
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario
Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, January 4
@ 8:30 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
The
always excellent and always smoking hot BLUES and COMPANY
2016 Winners of the- Ottawa Blues Society "Road to Memphis" Challenge
2017 International Blues Challenge semi-finalists in Memphis.
2016 Winners of the- Ottawa Blues Society "Road to Memphis" Challenge
2017 International Blues Challenge semi-finalists in Memphis.
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Kim Pollard Band
Saturday, March 7
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Johnny Max Band
Saturday, March 14
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Morgan Davis
Thursday, May 7
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Wicked Grin
Friday, May 22
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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, January 8
The Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Saturday, January 11
The Back Beat @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Sunday, January 12
Crunchy Flower hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Saturday, January 18
Dimestore Playboys @ the Rainbow, 8 pm
Sunday, January 19
Spencer Scharf hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Saturday, January 25
Syndicated Blues @ Bar de L’Encan, Gatineau, 8 pm
Sunday, January 26
River City Junction
hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Friday, January 31
Steve Marriner @ the Neat Coffee Shop
The Jivewires @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, February 2
Jimmy Cochrane hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Wednesday, February 5
The Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s Pub, 8 pm
Thursday, February 6
River City Junction @ the South Branch Bistro,
Kemptville, 7 pm
Sunday, February 9
Clint Everson hosts
the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday, February 16
Trevor Denault
& Fugly Dawgz hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
Sunday, February 23
River City Junction
hosts the Rainbow Open Blues Jam, 3-7 pm
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