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Info
below compiled from Facebook posts.
If you have updated info, or to share any corrections, please contact
ottawablues@gmail.com
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It’s always wise to check with the venue to confirm the show!
Especially as there
are many outdoor/patio shows which may be weather-dependent!
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OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH
Highlights
from September 4 Special Statement
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This week Ottawa surpassed 3,000 lab-confirmed positive tests of COVID-19. More young people are testing positive for COVID-19, however, we continue to see positive results in all age groups and across the city.
Recently, Ottawa experienced a concerning increase in the number of persons being diagnosed with COVID-19 linked to indoor gatherings (e.g. parties) and behaviours that have demonstrated a relaxation of COVID-19 precautions.
New
testing site and when to get tested
OPH is currently recommending testing for people showing symptoms of COVID-19 and people who are in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Testing for students, teachers and school staff before returning to school is generally not recommended if they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. A full list of symptoms can be found on our website.
Earlier today, The Ottawa Hospital in partnership with OPH and the City of Ottawa opened a new COVID-19 drive-thru assessment centre on Coventry Road. This new site will help increase testing capacity across the city. This is an out-of-hospital testing site where people with pre-booked appointments can get tested by a healthcare provider from their cars. Please note you must book an appointment before visiting this site. More information is available on our website. OPH and healthcare partners are currently exploring additional access points for testing.
As we enter September, a month of new beginnings for many in our community, I am reflecting on the last six months since COVID-19 arrived. In that time, we've learned a lot and continue to learn new things every day. This is a new virus and we've been doing our best to make the best decisions we can based on rapidly evolving information. We know what works; we simply have to apply these principles to new settings. We can avoid more drastic measures by keeping the level of COVID-19 manageable.
I am grateful for all who have helped with the return to school and the supports they provide to students, families and the community. We must balance the risk of COVID-19 transmission with mitigating other harms to the well-being of children, youth, families, school staff and the broader community. We are all impacted when people cannot rely on schools to support childhood development and economic activity as we usually have.
We will get through this, Ottawa, and every one of us here at OPH will be there with you every step of the way.
Full
text of September 4 Special Statement
September 4, 2020 - Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
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LOCAL VENUES
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Irene’s
Pub
885
Bank Street
Noon
to 11 pm – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Closed Tuesday.
Noon
to midnight – Friday, Saturday.
Live
Music - Sunday nights at 8 pm! Live on our stage and streamed on our Facebook
Page.
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LIVE!
On Elgin
220
Elgin Street, 2nd floor
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Chateau
Lafayette
42
York Street
www.Facebook.com/thelaffottawa
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Brass
Monkey
250A
Greenbank Road
Currently
booking only Fridays and Saturdays
https://www.facebook.com/monkeyottawa/
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Rainbow
Bistro
76
Murray Street
https://www.facebook.com/events/2960936617367954/
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Atomic
Rooster
303
Bank Street
Open
Monday – Friday, 12 pm to late
Open
Saturday & Sunday – 10 am to late
Check
for updates on the Atomic Rooster’s Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/267649179945257
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AREA
VENUES
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The
Cove Inn Patio
Westport,
ON
The Cove Patio is open 7 days a week
Takeout and Hotel Rooms available as well! Moving to Stage 3 with COVID re-opening, we will be able to serve indoors again as well. Same protocols with social distancing. To guarantee a table, please make a reservation by calling us 613-273-3636 or email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Live
music has returned generally Wednesday to Sunday weekly! Stay tuned to the artists’
Facebook pages for live broadcasts on their originally booked dates.
We
welcome you back but please respect public health regulations to keep us all
safe and healthy. We need to be diligent with respect to keeping COVID-19 out
of our town! Thanks for your continued support!
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Juke
Joint Soul Kitchen
3740 Carp Road, Carp ON
We are offering take out, indoor seating and Patio seating on back and front patios
from 11:30 am-8:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 9 am-8:30 pm (closed
Sunday and Monday). We also offer Saturday breakfast from 9 am-12 pm, check out
the menu! We are CLOSED 2:30 pm-3:30 pm daily for a staff break, however
we do take calls for dinner during this time. Credit card call-in available for
curbside pick up, as well tap payment option inside. Kitchen and entire
restaurant have been sanitized completely and all surfaces will continue to be
disinfected as take-out and patio operations ramp up.
https://www.thejukejointsoulkitchen.com/
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Swan
on the Rideau
2730
River Road, Ottawa (Manotick) ON
Tuesday – Sunday, 12 pm – 8 pm; closed Mondays.
The Swan team has implemented comprehensive
Covid-19 safety protocols in order to keep our customers and staff safe.
Please pick up take-out orders at the gazebo
located at the entrance to the patio.
https://theswanontherideau.com/
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La
Grange de la Gatineau
80 Chemin Summer, Cantley, QC
The team at La Grange de la Gatineau has been closely following government guidance on COVID-19 to determine whether we could reschedule our cancelled spring concerts in the autumn. We have come to the conclusion that social distancing requirements would not allow for the kind of intimate concert experience we love to offer. So, we have reluctantly decided not to hold an autumn concert season. We sincerely hope to re-book some of the same fabulous artists as soon as possible in 2021.
Follow
us on Facebook for updates on our future concerts.
We
hope to welcome you again soon to our magical 2-century-old site!
https://www.facebook.com/GrangeGatineau/
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Southminster United Church
Steinway Grand Piano Campaign
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From Roland Graham, Musical Director, Southminster United Church:
I'm
excited to announce that the campaign to raise money for Southminster's
new Steinway Model D grand piano (read up on that here if
not in the loop) has passed a notable milestone!
Having raised just over $35,000 between donations made
through Canadahelps.org and
those mailed in by cheque, we have just over half the amount needed for
Southminster to secure the purchase and take possession of the
piano!!
If
you haven't donated because you were waiting to see how things pan out, wait no
further! So far only 250 people of our list of 3000 supporters have
donated. That's over a quarter of the target achieved by fewer than
10% of our numbers! I find that extremely encouraging!
Visit Canadahelps.org to
donate instantly online, or mail a cheque made out to Southminster United
Church at 15 Aylmer Ave, K1S 3X1. All donations will be charitably
receipted in time for your 2020 tax returns.
Please send any questions about the
campaign to SouthminsterSteinway2020@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time. Stay tuned for more news!
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WEEKLY EVENTS
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Sunday
Sessions @ 8 pm
Irene’s
Pub, 885 Bank Street
Limited
seating indoors.
Sunday, September 13 – The Lionyls
Sunday, September 20 – Roxanne Potvin
Sunday, September 27 – Girls To The
Front
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Al
Tambay Duo
Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON
Mondays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting
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Karaoke
Mondaze
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Every
Monday (10 pm-2 am)
With
mandatory Karaoke rules. (see Thursday, below.)
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Al
Tambay – NEW DAY starting Sep 9 –
South
Branch Bistro, 15 Clothier Street, Kemptville ON
Wednesdays,
6-8 pm; weather permitting
Al
will be doing Blues on Tues concert @ the South Branch (Kemptville) every
Tuesday, playing some acoustic blues and bluesy stuff, so come on out and eat
have a beverage and enjoy some blues too!
https://www.southbranchbistro.com/
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The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown
Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON
Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting
The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.
Please
join us - from a distance.
https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/
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Al
Tambay Duo
Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON
Thursdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting
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Rock Star Karaoke with
Jamie
Atomic
Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Every
Thursday (10 pm-2 am)
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John
Carroll
The
Laff (Chateau Lafayette), 42 York Street
Fridays,
7 pm – 11 pm
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Al
Tambay Duo
Waterfront
Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place ON
Saturdays,
1-4 pm; weather permitting
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The
Peter Principle - Peter Newsom & Peter Brown
Waterfront
Gastropub, Carleton Place ON
Wednesdays,
5-8 pm; weather permitting
The
safely-socially-distancing music continues.
Please
join us - from a distance.
https://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/
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Jeff
Rogers
Luxe
Bistro, 47 York Street
Saturdays,
9 pm – 12 am
Come
join us on the patio!
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EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Terry
Gillespie Trio
The
Cove Country Inn, Westport ON
Outdoors
if nice, indoors if not
Thursday,
September 10; 5 pm – 8 pm
NO
COVER but Donations to the artists gratefully appreciated
A Special
Jamaican/African meal option will be added to the regular menu.
Advance Reservations Required - Limited
Capacity
Call The Cove to reserve 613-273-3636
Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Terry first got introduced to the Blues
in small Detroit clubs watching legends like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Muddy
Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He was the first trumpet player in an orchestra at the
time. He immediately self-taught himself the guitar and was good enough at a
young age that the Wolf asked him to join his band!
He moved to Ottawa in the late ’60s and helped introduce the Blues to that
city. He also discovered Reggae at the same time and began fusing the two into
a unique sound which he maintains to this day. In the early ’70s he formed one
of Ottawa’s most popular bands of that era - Heaven’s Radio.
In the ’80s Terry & his wife Kathy started spending their winters in
Jamaica - and still do to this day - where he is in large demand as a
multi-genre performer. For 6 months of the year you can find him and his band
playing at some of the coolest venues on the island. Terry loves to collaborate
with musicians of all different styles and genres bringing them together into a
distinctive blend with an almost hypnotic groove.
He is joined for this gig by his old friend Peter Measroch (originally from
South Africa, now living in Montreal) on keyboards & tabla and Salah Adem
(originally from Eritrea now living in Ottawa) on African percussion. Terry on
vocals, guitar and harmonica. Come and listen to what Blues/Reggae/African
fusion sounds like!
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Slim
Moore and The NewSoulProject LIVE
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday,
September 11; 7:30 pm – 1:30 am
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Backyard
Dinner + Live Music
With
The HOROJO Trio
Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON
Friday,
September 11; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95 (at the door); subject to tax
The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel.
Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.
Check
out the dinner and show package - https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-11
Please
review the FAQ before ordering … https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music
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The
Chef's Table
NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street
September 11-12
The Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program.
Small
group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities included).
Tickets:
https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L
September 11-12 – Duelling Pianos (Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey, Todd Huckabone)
Dave
Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the music scene in
Ottawa. Known as the Duelling Pianos, their musical ability and interactive
personalities have captivated audiences since they formed the group in 2002.
With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar
to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music.
Playing a blend of requests from the audience, their blistering guitar and
piano solos, three-part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments
have won over the crowds they perform for time after time.
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EVENTS COMING
UP
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Beacon
Hill House Concerts presents
Outdoor
Street Concert with Lynne Hansen
On
the corner of Appleford and Steel St (street party permit in place)
Thursday, September 17 @ 7 pm; Donate-what-you-can
COVID
sucks, how about we have a fun community, family-friendly rock/folk concert? We
were able to secure Lynne Hanson to come and play a street concert right here
on the corner of Appleford and Steel St. It should be a blast!
COVID Measures: We will be chalking out socially distanced "bubbles"
on the street where we would encourage you to stay with your bubble.
So bring your lawn chairs and blankets and expect a great event!
"Too tough for folk and too blues influenced for country, LYNNE HANSON's
brand of "porch music with a little red dirt" can turn on a dime from
a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full-on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp
from one song to the next."
"Lynne is a two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner"
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/outdoor-concert-lynne-hanson/341634370548819/
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The
Chef's Table
NAC
Patio, 1 Elgin Street
September 18-19, 26-27
The Chef's Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and musical entertainment from Ottawa's best talent. Presented by the Festival of Small Halls, this year's series will run for six nights in September, in collaboration with the National Arts Centre's chefs-in-residence program.
The
Chef’s Table will host chefs Helena Loureiro (of Portus 360 and Helena Restaurant
in Montreal), Kenton Leier (National Arts Centre), Pascal Ménard (Global
Affairs Canada and Rideau Gate), Ian Bilodeau (Museum of History) and Sheila
Flaherty (of sijjakkut in Iqaluit).
Celebrate
a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs - or just
enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty
of a summer night by the Rideau Canal. Safe and distanced group dining on a
spacious patio, with musical entertainment provided from a nearby boat.
Small group bookings accepted ($125 + HST pp, taxes. fees. and gratuities
included).
Tickets: https://www.universe.com/users/the-festival-of-small-halls-1B392L
September
18-19 – Rebecca Noelle
Blessed
with a searing three octave range, Rebecca has been featured on CBC's The
Vinyl Cafe, BBC Radio in the U.K., Sirius Radio in America, and Radio Bremen in
Germany.
Although Rebecca has had the privilege to try her hand at just about every
musical style she's wanted to over the years, it’s her natural affinity for
jazz that sets this stunning singer apart. With a velvety voice that is simply
unforgettable, Rebecca expresses a candid honesty both lyrically and musically
that nurtures the connection between audience and artist.
September
– 26-27 – HOROJO Trio
HOROJO
Trio is a soul rockin’ rhythm & blues act that features drummer Jamie
Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist/singer JW-Jones, who
was named the year's Best Guitarist at the IBC.
Jeff is known as one of the hardest working artists in the nation’s capital
clocking over 250 shows per year. The Ottawa Citizen says “his voice
practically bowls you over with intensity, as sweet, rich and gooey as molasses
in a heatwave”, while Nick Krewen (Globe & Mail, Billboard) calls JUNO
nominee JW-Jones “a frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues
charts and roots radio favourite”. Jamie is one of the most versatile drummers
in the country and has toured throughout North America and Europe and
recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge.
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Backyard
Dinner + Live Music
With
The HOROJO Trio
Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON
Thursday,
September 17; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95 (at the door); subject to tax
The
HOROJO Trio are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel.
Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.
Check
out the dinner and show package - https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-17
Please
review the FAQ before ordering … https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music
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Backyard
Dinner + Live Music
With
Duelling Pianos
Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON
Friday,
September 18; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95 (at the door); subject to tax
Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.
Check
out the dinner and show package - https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-18
Please
review the FAQ before ordering … https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music
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Budweiser
Zero Drive In Concert Series presents
The
Sheepdogs
Wesley
Clover Parks
Saturday,
September 19; doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8:30 pm; tickets $50-$100
Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/2En5KSt
Please take note of the following event protocols:
- Each vehicle ticket admits one standard passenger car (RVs and limousines NOT
permitted).
- Each vehicle ticket permits two (2) vehicle occupants for entry to the event.
- If your car will contain more than two (2) occupants, each additional
occupant must have an ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT TICKET in order to be permitted entry
to the event.
- Larger SUVs will be moved to the VERY BACK of the vehicle ticket's purchased
area.
- Purchase your tickets online only. NO tickets will be sold at the box office.
- Keep your pets at home.
- Stay in your vehicle EXCEPT to visit the concession or washrooms.
- Keep 6 feet apart from others while outside your vehicle.
Also,
we strongly encourage you to:
- Wear a face covering while outside your vehicle.
- Use the hand cleaning products provided at the concession and washrooms.
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Canada
Wide Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community
Tuesday, September 22; 8 pm – 10 pm
On
Tuesday, September 22, an hour after sundown, we are asking technicians,
suppliers and venues across the country to light the night red – raising
awareness for an industry that is still dark.
Sign up for updates at: http://liveeventcommunity.org/redalert
And follow this page for local Ottawa/Gatineau announcements/details!
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Backyard
Dinner + Live Music
With
JW-Jones
Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON
Thursday,
September 24; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95 (at the door); subject to tax
JW-Jones
and his band are excited to be back at the Brookstreet Hotel.
Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.
Check
out the dinner and show package - https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-24
Please
review the FAQ before ordering … https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music
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Backyard
Dinner + Live Music
With
Duelling Pianos
Brookstreet
Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata ON
Friday,
September 25; Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Live music starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: $59.95 (advance) or $64.95 (at the door); subject to tax
Come
for dinner in Brookstreet’s backyard! Features a 3–course menu and live music.
Check
out the dinner and show package - https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/dinner-music-sep-25
Please
review the FAQ before ordering … https://www.brookstreethotel.com/buy/faq-music
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The
Hornettes’ 10th Birthday Party
The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday
& Saturday, September 25-26
shows at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm; tickets $30
This
will be quite a bit different than our shows in the past due to COVID restrictions,
which we fully support. Hopefully you can all keep an open mind and celebrate
with us safely!
You can't all come to us at the same time, so we are bringing the show to YOU. There will be FOUR separate performances across two nights with a strict capacity of 50 at each show. Fewer than 200 tickets will be sold in total.
We are working four times harder than normal, so we will be setting the ticket price a bit higher than pre-COVID times at $30. A portion of this will be going to the Rainbow to help keep the lights on at one of Ottawa's longest-lived live music venues.
To
reserve a spot, please send an e-transfer to rainbowbluesottawa@gmail.com and include
the following info:
- "HBD Hornettes!"
- Date & time of show you'd like to attend
- Number of people in your party (tables of up to 8 are available)
- Your contact phone number
Thanks
to all of you for the love and support over the years. We know this is a weird
time, but we hope you'll come party with us.
Love,
The Hornettes
RSVP
here: https://www.facebook.com/events/289774915621968
https://www.facebook.com/thehornettes/posts/3871539656195819
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Going
Away Party for
Mark
& Esther Weatherbee
Rainbow
Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Sunday, September 27 @ 4:30 pm
Erth
Juce, Brandon Witters and other musical guests will be on hand.
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BLUES ON
THE RIDEAU
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BLUES
ON THE RIDEAU
“COVID FIGHTER” FALL 2020 SERIES
The Fall Series is a 3-Engagement – 2 Shows per Engagement – Series, running once a month in September, October & November. Depending on how these shows go we will consider continuing with a Winter (January, February, March) and Spring (April, May, June) Series. The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great “sit-and-listen” Blues.
Full COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50-person capacity (half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables, 12’ distancing between the artists and the nearest audience member. All staff will be wearing masks. Everyone entering The Cove will be required to wear masks and when circulating in the room (but they can be removed at the tables). Hand sanitizer will be everywhere, and all will be encouraged to use it regularly throughout the night, not just on entering and leaving the building. Use of bathrooms will be restricted to one person at a time.
Plated meals will be brought to the tables by Cove staff instead of a buffet. All surfaces will be sanitized regularly. We believe that if everyone follows these safety measures, we can all safely enjoy a night out of great LIVE music!
Of course, everything depends on the COVID-19 situation. If it worsens and indoor gatherings are banned again then the Series will be postponed. On the other hand, if things improve and full capacity gatherings with no social distancing required are allowed again, we may return to full band shows. However, given the current situation, we don’t see than happening anytime soon.
Performances
will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with
proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus
HST).
Note:
To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport
charities.
ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead
to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.
CALL
THE COVE at 613-273-3636
Well-priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs for those who want to stay overnight.
ADDED
BONUS!
For
all those who would love to attend but can’t, the shows will be broadcast LIVE
on the
BOTR
YouTube CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwljdQBzal87XBJLg9sW-CQ
with high quality HD video and Sound Board audio. Broadcasts will be 90 minutes
in length from 8 pm to 9:30 pm ET for the evening shows (2 pm to 3:30 pm for
Rick & Suzie’s September 18 Matinee).
DONATIONS (call it a Virtual Cover Charge) for these Shows will be GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED and split evenly between the artists, The Cove and Choose The Blues Productions. We encourage you to visit the channel and SUBSCRIBE in advance for quick access.
LINE-UP
for the 2020 FALL SERIES
Our
16th Anniversary Season!
2 Shows per Engagement
September
18 – RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK (Peterborough & Niagara ON)
http://www.rickfines.ca
http://www.suzievinnick.com
*
Lunch & Show 1-4 pm
* Dinner & Show 7-10 pm SOLD OUT
Two
of Canada’s finest Roots/Blues singer-songwriter/guitarists. Beautiful
harmonies. Either one of them is worth the price of admission but together they
have a special added magic. Both have been nominated for Juno Awards and won
multiple Maple Blues Awards and International Songwriting Awards. This is their
6th visit to BOTR and they’ve Sold Out every time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIuk0X_UEs&list=PLxDvzbQdEhC1y3MaM-JLcr3_iMxOAUAuG
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
October
23 & 24 - SAMANTHA MARTIN TRIO (Toronto)
http://www.samanthamartinmusic.com
A
dynamic performer with an incredible voice. Great Blues, Soul and R&B. A 2019
Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. Samantha has played BOTR twice
over the past two years with her dynamite band Delta Sugar and Sold Out both
times. For this show it will be her on vocals & acoustic guitar backed by
her great guitarist and keyboardist from DS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34R4eApuyOM&list=RD05cuK3wrid4&index=2
PROCEEDS TO THE RUBY GLAND FOUNDATION
November
13 & 14 - HOROJO TRIO (Ottawa)
https://www.facebook.com/horojotrio/
Ottawa’s
best Soul, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Trio - Jamie Holmes (HO) on drums, Jeff
Rogers
(RO)
on keyboards & vocals and JW-Jones (JO) on guitar & vocals - spells
HOROJO! They just won the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis last
January beating out over 250 bands from around the world and JW won for Best
Guitarist - an incredible double honour!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw0dFuW1wA
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK
For
those who have never attended a BOTR show at The Cove – the venue offers a
friendly and intimate setting in a beautiful 140-year-old country Inn in one of
the most scenic small towns in Ontario. Located on the world-famous UNESCO World
Heritage Rideau Canal Waterway. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Ottawa, 1 hour from
Kingston, 3.5 hours from Toronto and 3 from Montreal. Located at 2 Bedford St
downtown overlooking the lake.
For
more information visit http://www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
and http://www.coveinn.com
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KINGSTON
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Kingston
Downtown Business Association presents
Saturday
Night Blues
Kingston Market Square, Kingston ON
Saturday,
September 12
6-7 pm – SonnySlide Maddams
7:30-8:30 pm – Kim Pollard
Saturday,
September 19
6-7 pm – Head over Heels
7:30-8:30 pm – River City Junction
Saturday,
September 26
6-7 pm – Savage Family band
7:30-8:30 pm – Big Mo & the blues Mission
Live
Blues returns to Kingston.
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All
shows listed below are pending the end of the Corona virus isolation protocols.
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Homegrown Live Festival
Saturday, October 3
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Andre Bisson Band
Saturday, October 24
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JW-Jones
Friday, November 27
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For more
info, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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MOVIES
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ByTowne
Cinema
325
Rideau Street
Ticket prices: www.bytowne.ca/ticket-prices-0
Keep
your Membership handy after you show it to the usher with your ticket.
Flash it again at the staffer behind the concession stand's plexiglas. You'll get 10% off all the snacks you buy – plus you'll get the tastiest popcorn in town!
For
movie listings: https://www.bytowne.ca/movie-calendar
Book
tickets at https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=a2skftr4rxvhhdwf7qfn1btqxm
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Mayfair
Theatre
1074 Bank Street
Capacity
reduced from 325 to 50 to ensure physical distancing.
Weekly
schedule: https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/
Admission
info: https://mayfairtheatre.ca/about/
Advance tickets are available on Event Brite.
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BLUES FESTIVALS
– NEXT YEAR?
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THE
18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE
https://bluesfestivalguide.com/emag/2020/
Blues
music is America’s original roots music. It is still being picked on the
front porches of tar-paper shacks, but just as frequently, it is fired up loud
and proud in front of a barroom (or festival) crowd.
Blues reflects hardship, trouble and strife, but also perseverance and strength
of character – to know the blues is to be in touch with your true spirit and
soul. The Blues Festival Guide is committed to the process of
presenting blues to a wider audience, and therefore offers a weekly, electronic
newsletter: Blues Festival
E-Guide (free subscription) and the popular annual
national print (and digital) magazine which comes out each spring.
“With so many festivals postponing or canceling, it was uncertain if we would publish
it this year, but the readers kept asking,” says publisher, Kaati Gaffney.
“We received countless personal calls and emails from advertisers and readers
alike and have been bombarded with magazine ad and subscription orders. It
seems the more we all sat at home during this pandemic, the more we thought
about music and its ability to generate well-being and connection. Even though
festival offerings are slimmer this year, there are still quite a few events planned
for the summer and fall.”
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls the magazine: The roadmap to
everything blues. Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all
blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in
the blues community includes articles from Grammy winner, Victor
Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among
others.
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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.
http://www.ckcufm.com/black-and-blues
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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.
http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html
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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 13th 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, the National
Public Radio (NPR) radio signal at 89.5 FM in Canton NY comes in pretty strong
in Manotick. “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.
http://ncprmusic.org/ncpr-music-hosts/ellen-rocco/
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Unsung
and On The Side
With Carolyn Fe
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.
Carolyn wrapped up Unsung and On The Side
after 200 shows. Previous episodes available at carolyn-fe.com/radio Featured
Artists include: Little Axe, Jon Spear, Red's Blues, Cris Jacobs, Elam McKnight,
The Soul Rebels, D.L. Duncan, Sybil Gage, Z Star, CheeseFinger Brown, Sami
Joensuu, Billie Williams, The Unseen Strangers, CW Ayon, Sean Poluk Music,
Victor & Penny, Tom Waits, Carolyn Fe, Fruteland Jackson, Jason Robert, Jersey
Swamp Cats, KROM Christopher Minko, Becky Barksdale, Bing Futch, Sideshow
Tramps, Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson, Bobby Rush, Big Daddy Wilson, Kathy
Black, Chastity Brown
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