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BENEFIT for ALEC FRASER
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The Blues for Alec Fraser Fundraiser Benefit Concert
With: Jerome Godboo, Steve Strongman, Danny Marks, Jack de Keyzer and more
Silver Dollar Room 486 Spadina Avenue, Toronto ON
Monday, October 19; Tickets: $20.00, all proceeds going to Alec
Whenever one of our musical brothers and sisters have needed help, Alec was the first one to stand up and chip in. Now he needs our help. Alec has been unable to work recently due to a medical condition and on Monday, October 19, Toronto's loyal blues community will be banding together to help Alec by holding a fundraising benefit concert at the Silver Dollar Room.
Since moving to Canada in his teens, Alec has been one of the country's most in-demand bass players and has performed or recorded with international artists such as Bo Diddley, The Drifters, Kim Wilson, Ian Gillian, Willie" Big Eyes" Smith, Ray Benson, Mel Brown, Sam Myers, Finis Tasby, Cream's Jack Bruce, and The Jeff Healey Blues Band. In 2004, Alec won `Bassist of the Year' at the Maple Blues Awards.
As a producer, Alec has worked on Jeff Healey's “Mess Of Blues” album which spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard blues charts, Jack de Keyzer's “6 String Lover” which won the 2003 Juno Award for ‘Blues Album of the Year’, Morgan Davis' “Painkiller” which won the 2004 Juno for ‘Blues Album of the Year’ and 2004 Maple Blues Award for ‘Recording of the Year’, and countless others.
Ottawa area fans who would like to contribute to the fundraiser should contact:
Tim Des Islets, Toronto Blues Society
Tel: 416-538-3885
Email: info@torontobluessociety.com
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CKCU FUNDRAISING DRIVE
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CKCU-FM is a remarkable and unique institution; starting thirty-four years ago as a campus radio station, it saw and accepted the challenge of the needs of the diverse communities who live in Canada's National Capital Region, and today, as a campus/community station, it broadcasts in over twenty languages. I also believe that our quality of programming in blues, classical, country, dance, jazz and world music is unsurpassed by any other Canadian radio station.
We are listener-supported radio; this means we receive no subsidies whatsoever from any level of government and can only survive because of your contributions and our volunteers' dedication.
I am writing to ask if you would consider sponsoring one hour of alternative/community radio at CKCU-FM 93.1 in Ottawa. CKCU provides at least six unique and valuable services to the community:
(1) We present a whole range of alternative music that you'll never find on commercial radio, presented by people with passion and authority. Our jazz, blues, dance, world, country and classical music programs cover the whole history of these musics, are presented by acknowledged experts in each area, and reject the superficial fashion-conscious “Top 40” approach you’ll hear on the region’s commercial stations.
(2) We provide a voice and a community billboard for many of the communities that make up our population; we have regular Aboriginal, Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Christian, Filipino, Gospel, Haitian, Indian, Jamaican, Jewish, Latin American, Muslim, Persian, Scottish, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese programming – to name a few!
(3) We give an independent and diverse point of view on political and community affairs. We are not owned by a large profit-oriented corporation or a government, and our volunteers and our Board reflect the diverse opinions and viewpoints of the communities they come from.
(4) We bring you the renowned BBC World news four times every weekday, respected internationally for its independence and broad coverage.
(5) We support local musicians by publicizing their gigs and airing their CDs. You don’t have to be a big name to get heard on CKCU.
(6) We keep you informed of upcoming jazz and blues concerts that you might otherwise miss, by mentioning them on our programs and in e-mailouts.
As a former Treasurer and Chairman of the Board, I can assure you that CKCU has a bare-bones budget. Because most of us are volunteers, we are able to bring you world-class radio at a cost of a little over $40.00 per hour! We have three revenue sources:
A voluntary levy paid by the students of Carleton University
Income from organizations who sponsor particular programs
The community of listeners and musicians [You!]
Our community Funding Drive runs this year from Friday October 23 until Sunday November 8. Our target for 2009 is $109,000. You can Dial and Donate at 613-520-3920 or 1-877-520-3920. You can complete a Pre-Pledge form if you've received one in the mail. You can pledge by E-mail at http://www.ckcufm.com. However you pledge, you will receive a tax receipt for donations over $25.00, as we are a registered educational charity.
For those of you with pets, In A Mellow Tone will again this year have two special categories of donor – “Cool Cats” and “Hip Hounds”, so please mention your pet’s name and type if you’re pledging on his/her behalf. When you pledge, please mention “In A Mellow Tone” if you want to support my program specifically. [You can also direct your donation in support of John Tackaberry’s ‘Black & Blues’.]
Please see if you can sponsor just one hour of alternative/community radio. It's your community and your radio station and will cost you a tax-free $40.00. [Less than $1 a week for 24/7 entertainment!].
With my sincere thanks for anything you can do,
Ron Sweetman, CKCU Volunteer since 1976
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HELP NAME JW's 6th CD...
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From JW-Jones:
Since we value the opinion of our family, friends, and fans so much, we're opening the door of creativity to all of you to help us out. We need to name our new CD, to be released in early 2010.
RULES (super easy!)
- The word blues cannot be in the title.
- It has to be as unique as possible = If you search for it on google like this: ["Your CD Title"] without the brackets - we need less than 200 matches.
- Please don't stop at one idea - send as many as you like.
- Even if YOU think it's terrible, it probably isn't! It might be something we can work with.
- Don't be shy.
PRIZES
- Winner will receive 3 signed copies of the new CD, signed poster, t-shirt, and a credit (a "thank you" to winner’s name) inside the CD.
CONTEST DEADLINE: As we need to get this sorted out ASAP, the first great idea we get might be the one we use there is no deadline time/date to this contest other than when we have a title that moves us!
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HELP NAME AN INSTRUMENTAL ON THE CD featuring HUBERT SUMLIN...
So far we have "Sumlinizin'" which is not bad! But we want to test the waters to see if something better comes up. Using Hubert or Sumlin in the name would be excellent. One word would be even better than excellent! It doesn't have to be a real word. Make one up!
Thanks again, look forward to the ideas... please post them on JW-Jones Facebook group, or send a message to info@jw-jones.com
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Terry Gillespie
Tucson’s, 2440 Bank Street
Friday, October 23 @ 9:15 pm; $12
Roots ‘n’ Blues with Terry Gillespie.
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Wicked Grin
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, October 24 @ 9:30 pm
Murray’s surgery was postponed until October 29, so Wicked Grin is having a "Pre Hip Replacement" party and you're all invited!
Wicked Grin will be starting up around 9:30 or so and doing one long show, FM Hi Low (from Peterborough) will close the night.
Wicked Grin will be on lengthy hiatus after this show (unless there are further surgery postponements) so get out and dance dance dance!!
Blues with Bite
www.wickedgrin.ca
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Virée Blues Boréale presents
Kevin Mark
Addiction, 117 Promenade du Portage (in the Old Hull sector)
Wednesday, October 21 @ 8 pm
For three years now, the beautiful Katrina has been the Muse, the inspiration to Virée Blues Boréale’s producer. For the occasion of her birthday, she was asked to choose one of her favourite artists, one to celebrate with. As the selection proved very difficult, there might also be some surprise guests! The Blues: the musical expression of the tortured soul, of the guts, and in all its different color shades! For sure, it’s the complaint of a tormented soul but, often, it’s a celebration of the small joys that sprinkle life’s hardship! Our guest, one of Canada’s great Bluesmen, excels in that spectrum of the Blues.
Kevin Mark combines a strong stage presence with boisterous rhythms and inspiration by the top artists of the Blues, of R&B, as well as of Rock ‘n’ Roll of the ’50s and ’60s … a classic retro sound and original compositions likely to become tomorrow's classics. His booming voice, a strong rhythm section and blasting saxophones make it easy to understand why this group won the ‘Show of the Year’ award at the Lys Blues Gala four times since 2004. The Kevin Mark Blues Band has been awarded over 30 prizes and nominations since 1998. Since his performance at the 5th edition of Virée Blues Boréale, he has added a third opus to his discography. Recorded at his own Hideaway Studio, in Montreal, “Cuttin’ Loose” comprises 14 works that carry the listener from the West Coast of the United States to Chicago through New Orleans, still retaining Kevin Mark’s unique writing and sound. In France, the CD held the top of the Blues radio stations chart for 2 full months and is still very much heard. It also received rave reviews from all over the world. You can expect to feel like snapping fingers and tapping your feet as all is set to party the traditional Blues way.
www.kevinmark.com
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Terry Gillespie R&B Trio
Georgian House Restaurant & Day Spa, 146 Main Street South, Alexandria ON
Wednesday, October 21, 7-10 pm; $10
http://www.georgianhouse.ca
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK
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Irene’s Blues Jam
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
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 this month:
Oct 22 - Chuck Karn
Oct 29 – Rob Alexander
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Sunday Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
Bands & dates to be confirmed; check out their new website
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Open Blues/Rock jam
Le Petit Chicago in Hull Centre-Town, 50 Portage Street
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, 885 Bank Street
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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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Last Sunday of each month, 4-7 pm; cover $5 (jammers free)
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 Church
Beaus All Natural Brewing Company, 10 Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill ON
Every Sunday Starting April 4th, 10 am to noon; $5
DRUM CHURCH: Because Terry Gillespie loves music and thinks everyone should be in a band.
Drum Church has rules: No Songs and No solos!
Bring any instrument you want; electric or acoustic guitar, drums, broom stick, spoons, whatever.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest & Ottawa Folk Fest present
Folk Festival Fundraiser Concert
The Guthrie Family Rides Again
Featuring Arlo Guthrie & the Family
(with Abe, Cathy, Annie, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Johnny Irion ... and the Kids)
Dominion Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street
Wednesday, October 28 @ 8 pm; Concert only tickets $50
After concert Meet & Greet + concert - $75
With a spirit of sharing timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs, Arlo Guthrie brings together four generations of voices. Performing Arlo’s standards such as ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ along with songs written by each member of the family, they also add a new twist — a selection of unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics set to music by friends and family. “The Guthries are the first family of American folk. They practice what Woody preached.” — Vanity Fair
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David Rotundo
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, October 30 @ 9:30 pm
Toronto blues harpist David Rotundo bought his first harmonica after seeing James Cotton perform at the El Mocambo in 1991: "He blew one note on the harmonica that hypnotized me and I've been playing the blues ever since."
Every Gig Rocks! The David Rotundo band always delivers. When you see the band live, you are instantly struck by the fact that David lives for what he does.
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The Temptations
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Saturday, October 31 @ 8:30 pm; tickets $65, $75
One of the most iconic bands in the history of American music, 2009 marks the 45th Anniversary of the Temptations first #1 hit. Founding member Otis Williams originated the band in 1961 and the Temptations had their first #1 hit & tour in 1964-1965.
Since then, the Temptations have become an institution noted for their precise choreography and blend of R&B vocal sensibilities. A continuous line up of 5 highly talented male singers working together as a vocal powerhouse has propelled the Temptations thru out their 45-year history. With a focus on the vocal ensemble, rather than a lead singer, many singers have come and gone, yet (founding original member) Otis Williams has continued to keep the Temptations sound alive and at the top of the charts. As members of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and listed as one of the top 50 bands of all time in Rolling Stone Magazine, The Temptations have 4 Grammy Awards, 18- #1 Billboard singles, 23 top ten singles and 10 top ten albums.
With great songs, and a 15 -piece band, the live stage show is an experience that continues to ‘wow’ audiences around the world. The Temptations constantly enlist new fans as they continue to deliver the Motown vocal sound that made them famous. “Get ready, cause here they come”.
“A History of American Pop Music in one band- The Temptations”
http://temptationssing.com/
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Bi-Annual Montreal/Ottawa Record Convention
Carleton University, Fenn Lounge, 1125 Colonel By Drive
Sunday, November 1; 10 am – 4 pm; $2 (10 am) & $8 (9am - early bird admission)
Should be lots of great vinyl and CDs … come out and see.
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Clarence-Rockland RnB Fest
Rockland, ON
Wednesday to Sunday, November 5-8
The 2nd Clarence-Rockland RnB Fest will be held from November 5-8. The festival started last year with only one night of Rhythm N Blues music and the event was a success. This year continues the blues festival committee's mandate to assist local youth. Net profits from the festival will help support programs to encourage youth in the arts, support local performing arts and also this year le Centre de santé communautaire de l'Estrie and the Roberts/Smart Centre will receive a share of the net proceeds to support their youth counselling and mental health programs in the Clarence-Rockland area.
Headlining this year's festival on Saturday, November 7, is Ricky Paquette. In addition to his regular evening concert during the festival, Ricky also headlines an afternoon youth concert and joining him will be the winner of a Bandarama competition this coming October for local youth bands and singer/performers. The singer/songwriter awards will take place on Sunday, November 8 as part of the festival. The festival's lineup also includes Jake Thomas, The Coggs, Silver Creek, Lydie, Jérémie Séguin, Willis Pride and Monday Rebel.
For info www.RnBFest.ca
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The Duke Robillard Band
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, November 5 @ 9:30 pm
Victoria Concert Hall, Coburg ON
Friday, November 6 @ 8 pm; tickets $26.50
Licensed LLBO Event, cabaret style, tables and chairs, great comfort, great site lines and great sound in an historic setting. www.zapp-productions.com
Inspired by blues legends like T-Bone Walker, Charlie Patton and Big Joe Turner, Duke Robillard's guitar work has seamlessly spanned the worlds of jazz, blues, and swing since he founded the renowned big band, Roomful of Blues, in 1967.
Since 1980, Duke has recorded 20 acclaimed solo albums and toured the world both with his own band and also as Jimmie Vaughan's replacement in The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Most recently Duke played guitar and toured with music legend Tom Waits. Called "one of the great players" by the legendary B.B. King, Duke's upbeat live performance, accented by a swinging horn section, is a tasteful display of a wide variety of blues styles.
The Blues Music Awards (formerly W.C.Handy Awards) have named Duke Robillard "Best Blues Guitarist" four years out of five (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004) making him the second most honoured guitarist for that award! He was also nominated in that category in 2005, 2007 and again this year of 2008. In 2007 Duke received a Grammy nomination for his "Guitar Groove-a-rama" CD.
Other awards over the last decade include three Canadian Maple Blues Awards in 2001, 2002, and 2003 for "Best International Blues Artist," The Blues Foundation's "Producer of the Year" award in 2004, The French Blues Association "Album of the Year" award in 2002 (”Living with the Blues”) and "Guitarist of the Year" awards in 1999 and 2002.
As a solo artist, he has released eleven CDs on the Stony Plain label, plus one with label mate Ronnie Earl and one with The New Guitar Summit. Duke's latest CD "Stomp the Blues Tonight” (on Stony Plain) adds horns and digs deep into the riotous, raunchy, rockin' '40s and '50s R&B that helped launch rock and roll.
http://www.dukerobillard.com/index.cfm
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UPCOMING FALL CONCERTS
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Aretha Franklin
Southam Hall, National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street
Sunday, November 8 @ 8 pm
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B, and Gospel music. She is one of the most honoured Grammy artists (20 to date), including
the Living Legend Grammy and the Lifetime Achievement Grammy. She has scored a total of 20 #1 singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and 45 ‘Top 40’ hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. ‘Respect’ was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967. In 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first female artist to be entered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Downchild Blues Band
40th Anniversary Live Concert Celebration
Southam Hall, National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street
Friday, November 13 @ 8 pm
It’s hard to believe that 40 years have flown by since Donnie ‘Mr. Downchild’ Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and, in particular, the world famous Blues Brothers. Downchild Blues Band is celebrating this very special anniversary with an amazing group of very special friends including movie icon Dan Aykroyd AKA Elwood Blues, Colin Linden, James Cotton, Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns, Local Guitar Virtuoso, Ricky Paquette, and more surprise guests to be announced.
The Downchild Blues Band is a Canadian blues institution with an international reputation. They have been rewarded with an array of awards from both the media and the music industry, including a 1991 Juno Award for Best Roots and Traditional Album and ‘Entertainers of The Year’ at the 2007 Maple Blues Awards. A constant throughout, Donnie ‘Mr. Downchild’ Walsh, the leader and founding member of the band, has kept the music alive and relevant in the world of blues today. Downchild band members include some of the most well respected musicians in the country, who have performed together for over 15 years. This includes silky smooth singer and harmonica player Chuck Jackson, tenor sax player Pat Carey, Mike Fitzpatrick on drums, rhythm captain Gary Kendall on bass, and former American super-group rocker Michael Fonfara (of Rhinoceros fame) on keyboards.
Downchild has always been a band with loyal fans and in 1970 Dan Aykroyd was one of their biggest supporters, recording two Downchild songs, ‘I Got Everything I Need (Almost)’ and ‘Shotgun Blues’ for the multi-platinum selling Blues Brothers album "Briefcase Full of Blues". Dan Aykroyd will be appearing with Downchild for three extraordinary performances in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.
Grammy nominee, Colin Linden has played on and produced hundreds of albums for such luminaries as Lucinda Williams, Colin James, Bruce Cockburn and David Wilcox to name a few. Linden is touring in support of his new album entitled "From The Water" on True North Records/Universal. Special guests for Toronto and Ottawa include James Cotton and Wayne Jackson. James Cotton is a legendary blues harmonica player who grew up in the South playing with Muddy Waters and is now celebrating 65 years in the entertainment business! The one and only Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns, has played on 52 Number One records and over 80 Gold and Platinum records and toured the world and recorded with such stars as Elvis, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Al Green, Neil Young, U2 and Peter Gabriel.
Downchild are currently recording their 40th Anniversary album “I Need A Hat” with some very special guests.
For more information visit: http://www.downchild.com
Tickets on sale now.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU 2009/10
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Choose The Blues Productions is very pleased to announce the 2009/10 Line-Up (our 5th season) for Blues On The Rideau at The Cove. More details on artists will be posted on http://www.choosetheblues.ca shortly.
Blues On The Rideau
At The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series
2009/10 LINE-UP - our 5th Season
November 20 * HARRISON KENNEDY BAND http://www.harrisonkennedy.ca
>From Hamilton - Detroit R&B, country blues & juke joint fun - 2008 Maple Blues Male Vocalist of the Year nominee
Proceeds to the Westport Library
December 18 * JOHNNY MAX BAND http://www.johnnymaxband.com
>From Toronto - 2008 Juno Award nominee & 3X Maple Blues Award nominee – sweaty blues, R&B, funk & soul
Proceeds to the Westport Area Food Bank
January 15/16 - DAVID ROTUNDO BAND http://www.davidrotundo.com
>From Toronto - Multiple Maple Blues Award nominee & winner of Harmonica Player of the Year – high energy, dancin’ blues!
Proceeds to Westport’s Rideau Vista & St. Edward’s Elementary Schools
February 19/20 - JEROME GODBOO BAND http://www.jeromegodboo.com
>From Toronto - A potent mix of voice, harmonica & electricity – 2008 Maple Blues Harmonica Player of the Year nominee
Proceeds to the Rideau Waterway Land Trust & Friends of Foley Mountain
March 19/20 - JOHN CAMPBELLJOHN BAND http://www.campbelljohn.ca
>From Cape Breton, NS - Sizzling slide guitar rockin’ blues all the way from Cape Breton – a multiple Maple Blues Award nominee
Proceeds to the Westport Lions Club Mobility Van & Compassion Canada Sponsor-A-Child
April 23/24 - HARMONICA SHAH w. JACK DE KEYZER & BAND http://www.electrofi.com and http://www.jackdekeyzer.com
>From Detroit & Toronto - The Shah of Detroit blues harp & voice with a hot Toronto band featuring the great Jack de Keyzer on guitar
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom & Habitat For Humanity
May 14/15 - TREASA LEVASSEUR BAND http://www.treasalevasseur.com
>From Toronto - Think Etta James, Joni Mitchell, & Dusty Springfield soul, blues, R&B – 3X 2008 Maple Blues Award nominee
Proceeds to Rideau District Museum & Gilda’s Club for Cancer Families
June 19 * DANNY MARKS & THE BLUES ALL STARS http://www.dannym.com
>From Toronto - A child prodigy now one of Canada’s best blues guitarist/singer/entertainers backed by an All Star band
Proceeds to the David McCarthy Scholarship Fund
* indicates 2nd night Show may be added depending on advance ticket sales
Artists & dates may change. Check the web site or call The Cove as the Show date draws closer.
$55 for dinner & show (taxes & donation to charity included) - same price as the last two years!
7 pm buffet dinner, Show 8:30 pm to 11 pm – all nights
Well-priced accommodation available at The Cove & nearby B&Bs – stay overnight and enjoy a mini-vacation.
The historic Cove Inn is located in the beautiful town of Westport on Upper Rideau Lake - a 1.5 hour drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston. http://www.coveinn.com
Advance reservations required. CALL THE COVE (613) 273-3636 & book your tickets now!
Visit http://www.choosetheblues.ca for more info & updates
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BLUES IN KINGSTON
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Keith Hallett
Confederation Place Hotel Small Ballroom, Kingston ON
Thursday, October 22 @ 8 pm; $5
One of the hottest young talents in the country, Nova Scotia’s Keith Hallett is doing a tour of eastern Canada to promote his new CD. Keith and his band are smoking hot – they play straight ahead barrel house blue – the kind that make you want get up and boogie.
Maple Blues Nominee for best new artist in 2008 and winner CBC best new talent award
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Kingston Blues Society Monthly Jam
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St. (big blue door), Kingston ON
3rd Saturday of each month, 9 pm – midnight; $3 at the door
Always one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is limited.
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, 178 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Every Thursday night at 8:30 pm (new start time)
The Ones
Monte’s in the Prince George Hotel, 200 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Every Thursday night @ 9 pm
Agent Blue
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St. (big blue door), Kingston ON
First Saturday of each month; early start 8 pm
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For more, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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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
CKCU Fundraising Drive – October 23 – November 8
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. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes “down in the delta” for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
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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, October 21 – Made In Europe: American jazz artists recorded in Europe; tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, pianist Duke Jordan, tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh, bassist Red Mitchell and pianist Ralph Sutton.
Next week, October 28 – Paramount: Jazz rarities from this ‘Twenties label. Will include such legendary artists as Lovie Austin, Jimmy Blythe, Richard M. Jones, Midway Garden Orchestra, D.C.Nelson, Jimmie O’Bryant, Charles Pierce, Charlie Straight & Clarence Williams.
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Mondays, 2-7 am
Rockin’ the Blues
with Diane Wells
Diane has a new show, and she’ll be playing … what else, rockin’ blues!
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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 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.
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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 Ottawa Valley (except downtown Ottawa).
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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, October 20 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots & 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, October 20 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Downchild Blues Band (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features words and music from award-winning Canadian veterans Downchild Blues Band and their leader, Donnie Walsh.
Tuesday, October 27 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
WC Handy Awards (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode, shot in Memphis, offers an overview of the 26th Awards, a performance from Watermelon Slim and a profile of Michael Powers - both 2005 nominees.
Tuesday, November 3 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Hands Across the Table (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. In this episode, artist Dania Madera-Lerman discusses her paintings that capture the blues and its musicians; a video from Sugar Ray and the Bluetones; a profile of Zac Harmon.
Tuesday, November 10 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues
Dis, Dat or D'Udda (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features the legendary Dr. John, the singer/songwriter whose blend of African, American-Indian and Creole influences has made him one of New Orleans's most distinctive voices.
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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 @ Tucson’s, 7:30-11 pm
Thursdays: Acoustic blues with Al Tambay & friends @ Tucson’s, 7:30-11 pm
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, October 31
Hallowe’en Bash with FunKtion @ Tucson’s, 9:15 pm
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