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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8
Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street West
Friday, July 17 @ 9 pm; $7 cover
A rare chance to see this local ‘big band’ fronted by blues shouter,
Jed ‘Rocket’ Rached.
Here’s a note from Jed:
Well it’s been a long time coming but Fat City is back into the groove. On
the 17th of July the band and I will perform live for the 1st time in about 4
years. With all that we have done over the years getting back on stage
will be like coming home. The boys and I are hot to play and it’s been a
long time. We’re going to have a lot of special guests by way of players
who have graced the stage with us over the past dozen years or so. It
will be a night to be remembered. As an added bonus we are planning to
record the evening for a release later this year.
On the 17th we’ll be at the Elmdale House Tavern, which is great
sounding room with our host Nat and her crew bringing music in on
regular basis. Every new venue is a good thing, especially for the local
music scene. As many of you who know my love for the music is a very
big part of my life so getting the band back together to play is a great joy
and we hope that you all come down after the Bluesfest and bring your
dancing shoes and your party hats cause “we’re gonna burn the house
down!”
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The Glengarry Music Festival takes place in 2BEANS IN A BARN, a typical country barn that has been transformed into a unique 90 seat performance Room. The performance schedule consists of 4 evening performances with an exquisite dinner in the barn and 4 luncheon performances alfresco in the sunshine. We are half way between
THANDIE KLAASEN
SATURDAY JULY 18
STARRY NIGHTS DINNER - $45
Nelson Mandela's favorite singer. For Klaasen, her inspiration and strength comes from her being a member of the oppressed who resisted police harassment and violence in the streets of Sophiatown experiences she evokes hauntingly in her singing. It was this strength and inspiration which infused Thandi Klaasen's performances as an artist, and which had led photographer Paul Indigo to describe her as 'the very embodiment of the passion of an artist'. Klaasen has received numerous awards garnered over more than 50 years of superlative performance. This may be Thandie's last trip abroad. We are privileged to host her at the Glengarry Music Festival.
MENU 1. Coq au Vin 2. Roast Pork Italiano 3. vegetarian meal available upon request
Tickets now on Sale only seats 90 in an up-close and intimate setting – think Hugh's Room, Le Hibou, House-party! Some of our best Canadian talent and favourite international guests.
Producer and Publicist, Kathy Gillespie kathy@teka.ca
You can get info or purchase tickets directly from Kathy using mastercard or visa at: Festival hot-line: 613-678-5862 or on-line (see below).
Artistic Director, Terry Gillespie - terry@terrygillespie.ca
http://www.glengarrymusicfestival.com Tickets and info available here
http://www.terrygillespie.ca Tickets and info available here
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CISCO OTTAWA BLUESFEST
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The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest celebrates 2009 with a spectacular explosion of blues, gospel, roots, world and popular music. Beginning this Wednesday, July 8, the festival lasts 12 days and features multiple stages in a number of locations at LeBreton Flats Park and the Canadian War Museum – two main stages on the NCC grounds in front of the Canadian War Museum, with three other outdoor stages bordered by the Ottawa River and the War Museum. Additional performances will also be staged in the Barney Danson Theatre inside the War Museum.
Blues picks this week –
July 14 – Joe Louis Walker, Matt Anderson
July 15 – Roomful of Blues
July 16 – Zac Harmon, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Marriner
July 17 – Sugar Blue, Larry Garner, T.J.Wheeler, Bob Corritore & the
Rhythm Room All-Stars, Murray Kinsley Duo
July 18 – Bob Corritore & the Rhythm Room All-Stars, Louisiana Red,
Paul Reddick, Otis Taylor, Rev. Billy Wirtz, Moreland & Arbuckle, Jeff
Lang, Henry Butler
July 19 – Larry McCray, Eden Brent, Daddy Mack Blues Band,
Buckwheat Zydeco, Freddie Roulette, Peter Voith Trio, Jeff Rogers,
Moreland & Arbuckle, Pappy Johns Band, C.R. Avery with the
Sojourners, Louisiana Red, Blues in the Schools
For the complete schedule, visit http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca
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AFTER FEST BLUESFEST SHOWS
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Bluesfest presents L’il Ed & the Blues Imperials
Rainbow,
Monday, July 13 9 @ midnight
From smoking slide guitar boogies to raw-boned
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Bluesfest presents Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
& L’il Brian and the Travellers
Fat Tuesday’s, 62 York Street
Monday, July 13 @ 11 pm & midnight
Lil Brian & The Travelers are living up to their reputation as the most innovative and musically accomplished young Zydeco band on the scene today. Lil Brian's latest release, Funky Nation, is the band's boldest statement yet that Zydeco can be a cutting edge sound as vital to a new generation of fans as it has been for long-time buffs. Brilliantly drawing upon contemporary urban black sounds while remaining respectful and true to their Zydeco roots, Lil Brian & The Travelers have created an incredibly exciting modern form of Zydeco music that is both rhythmically and lyrically sophisticated and just plain unbelievably funky!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Shawn Kellerman
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday, July 15 @ 9:30 pm
Shawn spent 5 years in Mississippi and Washington D.C., living, playing and touring with such notable blues artists as Mel Brown, Deborah Coleman, and Bobby Rush. Shawn was a regular on topdraw blues stages playing the Chitlin' Circuit and the Five-Star Touring Scene and has performed hundreds of international gigs in over 20 countries. These years on the road gave birth to Shawn's trademark live stage presence, an unforgettable high-energy assault on the audience that is as much felt as heard.
Lucky Peterson and Jason Ricci guest on Shawn’s recently-released 2nd CD, “Blues Without A Home”, featuring all original material. His new compositions are based in the blues and draw from elements of rock, soul, jazz and even hip hop to create a crossover sound that has resounding appeal across many traditional boundaries. On CD and on stage, Shawn's music is an experience that lingers in the memory long after the last note has been played.
http://www.shawnkel
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Paul Deslauriers Band
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, July 17 @ 9:30 pm
Paul first gained acclaim in the 1990s as a founding member of Black Cat Bone. With nearly two decades of experience in the music industry, 5 albums under his belt and a list of fans that extends into Europe and the USA, Paul Deslauriers is a man who has mastered his art and has embarked on his newest adventure yet, showing his rock colors and his true blues roots. He is part of Canada’s guitar elite and considered one of the Quebec’s overall best. His voice is intense and his guitar playing is moving. His songs leave you wanting more.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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Irene’s Blues Jam
Irene’s Pub,
Thursdays, 9 pm – 1 am
The Stellar Cast Blues Jam is 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. The Stellar Cast features Mike Ktenas (bass) and Corky Kealey (drums) as the foundation, and is filled out by 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 the popularity the night has garnered over the years.
Special guests:
July 16 – Robbie Alexander
July 23 – Chuck Karn
July 30 – Jed Rached
http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE
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Sunday Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic Rooster,
Bands & dates to be confirmed; check out their new website
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Open Blues/Rock jam
Le Petit
Sundays, 8-11 pm, starting March 29
We provide drums and amps, just bring your instrument. One musician at a time can play, with the band for improvisation, or as a standalone, for 15/20 minutes. You can register your name on a list at the door, choosing at what time you'd like to play. We suggest that you know how to communicate in terms of chords and rhythms, to make the improvisation easier and more convenient for the other musicians. You're more than welcome to come and play with us, and bring your friends! Le Petit Chicago is a very nice bar and we hope to see a lot of people. Spread the word!
nic_rip@hotmail.com
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Jesse Greene Band
Irene’s,
Every Sunday night, 9 pm
Jesse Greene and band perform live at Irene's every Sunday night. Blues/jazz originals rock, funk, folk, R&B, don't miss out! This is a kick-ass band. Jesse is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Bluesfest performances, and shows with her other two bands Jokko and Frank and Jesse James have really started to turn heads and win hearts. But this is by far the best yet!
Drums - Jason Cote; Guitar - Luke Donovan & Jesse Greene; Harp - Marc Seguin; Bass - Dan Grewal.
http://www.myspace.com/thejessegreeneband
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH
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Honky Tonk Saturday Night
With Ball and Chain and the Wreckers
Elmdale House Tavern,
First Saturday each month @ 9 pm; $6 at the door
Honky Tonk Saturday Night is a monthly event happening the first Saturday of every month.
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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro,
Last Sunday of each month, 4-7 pm; cover $5 (jammers free)
CANCELLED Sunday, July 26
Hosted by River City Junction, 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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Blues Jam
Avant- Garde Bar & Restaurant, 135 1/2 Besserer Street
First Tuesday of each month @ 8 pm
Hosted by River City Junction, this jam is open to guest performers, but is not an ’open jam’.
If you want to play, please contact River City Junction in advance to work out what instrument you play & what songs you would like to do.
Contact Jason jason@rivercityjunction.com
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH
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Roots and Blues at Beaus
Beaus All Natural Brewing Company, 10 Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill ON
1st Tuesday of every month, 7-10 pm; $10
Terry Gillespie is on hiatus from Blues on Tues, but has decided to share the gig with his friends. He has always wanted to style a juke and this is pretty close. Every time we play at Beau’s it gets a little better. Steve Beauchesne our host has added xmas tree lighting - much more intimate!
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Drum
Beaus All Natural Brewing Company,
Every Sunday Starting April 4th, 10 am to noon; $5
Bring any instrument you want; electric or acoustic guitar, drums, broom stick, spoons, whatever.
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SUMMER BLUES
… ON THE RIDEAU &
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An exciting new Summer Blues Series is being launched this July and August at 3 great waterfront venues in the beautiful, historic Rideau/St. Lawrence region of eastern Ontario – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site unesco.org/en/list All are Dinner, Show & Dance Fundraisers featuring some of Canada’s best blues artists performing LIVE – the same formula used for the successful Blues On The Rideau Series @ The Cove Inn, Westport for the past 4 years that has raised over $23,000 for local charities. The goal is to raise $2,500 for local charities from these 3 shows this summer.
Sunset Blues Cruise, Dinner & Show on the
Tuesday, July 21; 6:30-9:30 pm
Proceeds to: Kingston Food Bank
From
Nominated for three 2008 Maple Blues Awards: Female Vocalist Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year and Recording Of The Year
Tickets: $79.50 (plus GST). Advance reservations required. Call (613) 549-5544 or order On-line at www.ktic.ca
Dinner & Show in a big tent adjacent to the restaurant
ANGELO'S RESTAURANT
Friday, August 14; 7-11 pm
Proceeds to: Smiths Falls Food Bank
From
2008 Maple Blues Award nominee for Guitarist Of The Year, 2007 nominee for Best New Artist Of The Year – one of the fasting rising stars on the Canadian Blues scene
Tickets: $55 (taxes included). Advance reservations required. Call (613) 283-0512
Dinner & Show in a big tent in front of the Pub
THE RED GEORGE PUB
Sunday, August 23; 6-10 pm
Proceeds to: St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
From
2008 Juno Award nominee for Blues Album Of The Year, 2008 Maple Blues Award nominee for Recording Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year & Electric Act Of The Year
Tickets: $55 (tax included). Advance reservations required. Call (613) 925-8800
For more info contact:
James Doran, Choose The Blues Productions
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FESTIVALS THIS WEEK
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July 8-19, 2009
Cisco
Lebreton Flats,
July 10-19, 2008
16th Festival International du Blues de Tremblant
ww1.tremblant.ca/blues/en/index.asp
July 16-19, 2009
Bluesfest International
July 17-19, 2009
Stewart Park Festival
Perth ON
July 17-19, 2009
Bluesfest International
July 17-19, 2009
6th
http://www.burlingtonjazzbluesfestival.ca/
July 17-19, 2009
http://www.mississaugarotaryribfest.com/
July 17-26, 2009
21st Beaches International Jazzfest
July 31-August 2, 2009
147th Emancipation Celebration Festival
Owen Sound ON
http://www.emancipation.ca
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GLENGARRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
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The Glengarry Music Festival takes place in 2BEANS IN A BARN, a typical country barn that has been transformed into a unique 90 seat performance Room. The performance schedule consists of 4 evening performances with an exquisite dinner in the barn and 4 luncheon performances alfresco in the sunshine. We are half way between
4. ASHLEY MACLEOD
SUNDAY JULY 26
LUNCHEON ALFRESCO - $35
To usher in the Highland Games The sweetheart of Glengarry. Ashley plays traditional Scottish fiddle music with a flair. She performed with the four-time world champion Simon Fraser University Pipe Band as their fiddler on their cross
MENU 1. Corned Beef Brisket 2. Scottish Salmon 3. vegetarian meal available upon request
5. KAREN YOUNG
SATURDAY AUGUST 22
STARRY NIGHTS DINNER - $45
The range of her voice appears to have no limit, and her penchant for changes of rhythm and atmosphere is fascinating. The merging of two musical universes and two generations of artists, Karen Young and Éric Auclair reinvent the classic bass / voice duo and offer their personal vision of electrojazz. Felix award for Ame, Corps et Desir, best classic vocal album in 2008. Prix Hommage (career award), for the remarkable quality of her work and her contribution to Quebec's culture.
MENU 1. Onion-Braised Beef Brisket 2. Chicken
6. STEPHEN BARRY & ANDREW COWAN
SATURDAY AUGUST 30
LUNCHEON ALFRESCO - $35
Having driven every road, North, South, East, and West in the
MENU 1. Chicken
7. RAY BONNEVILLE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19
STARRY NIGHTS DINNER - $45
Bonneville is a distinctive artist, a man who cooks up a deep groove, blending a unique percussive electric guitar style, and weathered voice into provoking songs that can be believed. Honing his craft for the last 30 years, Bonneville's gritty storytelling and deep-grooving blues style has won him much critical attention. In 1999, Ray won the prestigious Juno Award for his third album “Gust of Wind”. His fourth release, “Rough Luck”, was also nominated for the coveted award
MENU 1. Roasted Lemon Chicken 2. Cider-Baked Ham 3. vegetarian meal available upon request
8. JOHNNY MAX TRIO
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27
LUNCHEON ALFRESCO - $35
Johnny is a soulful singer whose respect, and passion for all types of music is evident. He is also a brilliant entertainer who has audiences thoroughly enjoying each show. 2008 Juno Award Nomination Blues Album of the year - “A Lesson I've Learned”; 3 Maple Blues Award Nominations for the Johnny Max
Band!!! 2007 Recording of the Year - “A Lesson I've Learned”; 2007 Songwriter of the Year - Martin Alex Aucoin & Johnny Max; 2007 Electric Act of the Year - Johnny Max.
MENU 1. Barbecued Pork 2. Chicken Piccata 3. vegetarian meal available upon request
Tickets now on
Some of our best Canadian talent and favourite international guests.
Artists:
http://www.ashleymacleod.com
http://www.karenyoung.org
http://www.myspace.com/stephenbarryband
http://www.raybonneville.com
http://www.johnnymaxband.com
FESTIVAL STAFF
Producer and Publicist, Kathy Gillespie kathy@teka.ca
You can get info or purchase tickets directly from Kathy using mastercard or visa at: Festival hot-line: 613-678-5862 or on-line (see below).
Artistic Director, Terry Gillespie - terry@terrygillespie.ca
Chef, Kasey Rogers, 2Beans Café - kasey_rogers@yahoo.com
Menu & Venue queries should be directed to Kasey: 613-525-1466
Director of Operations, Paul Gamache - gamachepl@yahoo.com
Director of Communications & Sponsorship, Barbara Dragone dragones@sympatico.ca
Please call Barbara, 613-525-414, if you wish to be a sponsor for the Glengarry Music Festival. Any assistance would be appreciated to help us maintain recession-busting prices.
FESTIVAL URLS
http://www.glengarrymusicfestival.com Tickets and info available here
http://www.terrygillespie.ca Tickets and info available here
http://www.2beanscafe.com Chef¹s Café
http://www.glengarrymusicfestival.com Artist info, menu descriptions, map, etc.
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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Limestone City Blues Festival
Opening Night Concert
K-Rock Centre, Kingston ON
Thursday, August 27; tickets $35
For the first time ever, an opening night concert for the Limestone City Blues Festival will be held at the K-Rock Centre, Thursday August 27; it will feature Blues & guitar legend Robert Cray with special guest star, blues & gospel legend Mavis Staples.
Robert Cray has won five Grammys and been nominated for 11 more; “Showdown”, his 1985 collaboration with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland is considered to be one of the greatest blues albums of all time. In 1986 Cray won six W.C. Handy Awards ( the American Blues awards), 1987 saw his album release “Strong Persuader” reach #13 in the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
For over fifty years, Mavis Staples has been an American treasure, working her vocal magic on the highways and byways of gospel, folk and soul music, with both her family group, the Staple Singers, and as a solo artist in her own right
For info, www.kingstonblues.com
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Kingston Blues Society Monthly Jam
RCHA Club,
3rd Saturday of each month, 9 pm – midnight; $3 at the door
Always one of the best nights of entertainment
Come out and see Mojo Shooter (one of Kingston's best bands) and a special guest each month. Then watch and dance as Mojo Shooter and some of Kingston's best musicians get together and jam the night away.
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Regular events
Georgette Fry
Brandees,
Every Thursday night at 8:30 pm (new start time)
The Ones
Monte’s in the Prince George Hotel,
Every Thursday night @ 9 pm
Agent Blue
RCHA Club,
First Saturday of each month; early start 8 pm
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For more, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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PETERBOROUGH SUMMER BLUES SERIES
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Peterborough Summer Blues Series
Holiday Inn, Gazebo Patio,
Every Friday @ 6 pm; $5.00
July 17- Jack deKeyzer
July 24- Deanna Bogart
July 31- Steve Strongman
Aug 7- Johnny Max Band
Aug 14- Erin McCallum
Aug 21- The Fabulous Tonemasters
Aug 28- Treasa Levasseur
Sept 4- Jack deKeyzer
For info or tickets, contact www.holidayinn.com/waterfront
705-743-1144 or 1-866-258-5181
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UPCOMING SUMMER FESTIVALS
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JULY
July 23-26, 2009
Prince’s
July 31-August 2, 2009
6th Annual
AUGUST
August 3-9, 2009
Calgary Blues Festival
Calgary AB
August 5-9, 2009
Maximum Blues
Carleton QC
August 6-9, 2009
14th Great Woods Music Festival
Great Woods Park, Beausejour MB
www.greatwoodspark.com/Festival-greatwoods/
August 6-9, 2009
Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival
Oshawa ON
www.oshawajazzandbluesfestival.com
August 6-9, 2009
Kitchener Blues Festival
Downtown, Kitchener ON
www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
August 7-9, 2009
5th Dutch Mason Blues Festival
Truro Raceway & Exhibition
August 8, 2008
13th Maple Ridge Jazz & Blues Festival
Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge BC
August 9, 2009
10th Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
Deer Lake Park, Burnaby BC
August 12-16, 2009
12th FestiBlues Internationale de Montréal
Parc Ahuntsic, Montreal QC
August 13-16 2009
4th Donnacona au Rhythme du Blues
Donnacona QC
August 14-16, 2009
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
Salmon Arm BC
August 20-23, 2009
Summertime Blues
Diana Krall Plaza, Nanaimo BC
August 21-23, 2009
11th Edmonton Labatt Blues Festival
Hawrelak Park, Edmonton AB
August 27-29, 2009
Lachute en Blues
Lachute QC
August 27-30, 2009
13th Limestone Blues Festival
Kingston ON
www.kingstonblues.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Moreland and Arbuckle
North Side Grill, Cobourg ON
Thursday, July 16 @ 9:15 pm
and
Wilno Tavern, Highway 60 between Barry’s
Friday, July 17 @ 8 pm
When this tight Mississippi Hill Country Blues influenced 3-piece came through Cobourg to a private show in March, they brought the house down, playing 3 and a half hours of cranked up Mississippi Blues à la RL Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, blended in with their own ideas and old souls.
Cobourg, North Side Grill – special southern menu, call for details and tickets at 905-377-9709
The Cobourg dinner and show portion is sold out for Moreland and Arbuckle, very few tickets left (15 maybe) for just the show. We are considering adding another date in Cobourg on the July 15. If interested, please contact zappromotions@gmail.com.
Wilno Tavern – phone 613-756-2029 for tickets and info.
Tickets for both shows available at Zap Records,
Phone 905-372-8231 for tickets and details or toll free at 1-877-562-2222.
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Julian Fauth
O’Reilly’s Pub,
Friday, July 24 @ 8:30 pm; $10
(contact Sue Tennant at tennants@sympatico.ca for advance tickets)
O'Reillys serves great "pub style" food, so come early, grab a table, enjoy great food, & enjoy Julian.
Neat Café,
Saturday, July 25 @ 8 pm; $20
(email www.neatfood.com for tickets & info)
This is a rather new, beautiful, fair trade coffee house nestled in Downtown Burnstown - about an hr. drive from
The Rainbow,
Sunday, July 26 @ 3:30 pm
You’ll have three chances to see this year’s Juno award winner in the
Here’s what Electro-Fi’s Andrew Galloway says:
“He's one of a kind, Julian.... It's like he's from another time, he's such a student of the blues. He kind of takes all the pieces of the puzzle and he puts it back together in a way that's much different than anyone else…. He does something that is virtually impossible to do, which is to take old style blues traditions, and not mimic it, but to combine that with his own original voice and lyricism, and it's just magical. It's a foot in the future and a foot in the past."
(Andrew Galloway interviewed by Eric Thom. Read the full interview at http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_32796.aspx)
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Chris Kirby, Steve Marriner & Mary Milne
Blacksheep Inn,
Sunday, July 26 @ 4 pm; tickets $10
Chris: Blues Pop and Soul from ‘the ROCK’
http://www.myspace.com/chriskirbyandthemarquee
Steve: Blues / rock music / soul
http://www.myspace.com/stevemarriner
Mary: Indie Folk
http://www.myspace.com/marymilnemusic
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Tyler Kealey
With special guest Kevin Hearn.
Blacksheep Inn,
Friday, July 31; tickets 9 pm
Talented blues/jazz/pop pianist
http://www.myspace.com/tylerkealey
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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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
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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style – from 1917 to 2008. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label. Check out Ron’s website www.inamellowtone.com for info on upcoming shows and playlists (current show is posted several days in advance and past shows are archived). Ron is always happy to hear from listeners at ronsweetman@kalixo.com
This week, July 15 – Keyboards International: An evening featuring international pianists and organists such as Alberto Braida, Michiel Braam, Dave Brubeck, Joey DeFrancesco, Nico Huijbregts, Hank Jones, Helge Lien, Roberto Magris, Misha Mengelberg and Frank van Bommel.
Next week, July 22 – Don Cherry: The historic live recordings made in March 1966 at the Café Montmartre in Copenhagen by Don Cherry, Gato Barbieri, Karl Berger Aldo Romano and Bo Stief.
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On CBC Radio One 91.5 FM
Saturdays: 10 pm – midnight
Saturday Night Blues
Host Holger Petersen has been a broadcaster, record producer, album collector, and serious blues fan for over 30 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.
NOTE: Beginning July 4, Saturday Night Blues will be broadcast twice on Saturday – once on CBC 2 103.3 from 6-8 pm and then later on CBC 1 (91.5 in Ottawa) from 10 pm to midnight.
(Thanks to Jim Roy for this info.)
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On CJHR 98.7 Valley Heritage Radio
Thursdays, 8-10 pm
Got The Blues
Pat Watters has been hosting this blues only radio show for the last 2+ years. It can be heard throughout the
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.
On BRAVO – www.bravo.ca
Tuesday, July 14 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Beach Full of Shells (2007): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and their music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features singer-songwriter Al Stewart.
Tuesday, July 21 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
Waterloo Tennessee (2007): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and their music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features the all female bluegrass band Uncle Earl.
Tuesday, July 21 @ 9 am
The Jackie Washington Story (2005): Documentary examining the fascinating life, rich musical history and passionate spirit of the Canadian jazz/swing/blues/folk singer, guitarist and storyteller. This grandson of slaves has an impressive repertoire of 1300 songs.
Tuesday, August 4 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul
People Gonna Talk/James Hunter (2007): This series profiles R&B, soul, gospel and roots musicians through their words and music. Mako Funasaka documents a moment in time of these wonderful musicians from many different musical genres. This episode features R&B artist James Hunter.
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WEEKLY EVENTS EVERY MONTH
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Wednesdays: Dr Dave Revue @ the Rainbow, 5-8 pm
Wednesdays: Brian Downey @ The Avant-Garde Bar, 8:30 pm
Wednesdays: Acoustic music with Jeff Rogers @
Thursdays: Acoustic blues with Al Tambay & friends @
Thursdays: Mike Ktenas hosts the Blues Jam @ Irene’s, 9 pm to closing
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sundays: Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s, 9 pm
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Saturday, July 25
King Rattler @ Tucson’s, 9:15 pm
Moetown @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Sunday, July 26
Steve Marriner @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC, 4 pm
Friday, July 31
Tyler Kealey @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC, 9 pm
Tuesday, August 4
Guy del Villano @ the Elmdale House Tavern, 9 pm (no cover)
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