05 July 2010

Ottawa Blues This Week - 5 July 2010

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

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Maria Hawkins

Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square

Friday, July 9

Maria Hawkins and Greg Szepietowski debut their new band.

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK

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Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest – Week One

Tuesday, July 6 – Sunday, July 11

Tuesday, July 6

Bluesy rocker Ana Popovic is on the Subway Stage @ 6:30 pm.

Local reggae/rock faves Loudlove are on the Claridge Stage @ 8 pm.

Wednesday, July 7

A great day to check out local bands:

Country rockers Silver Creek on the MNBA Stage @ 6 pm

Blues rock Bluestone on the Subway Stage @ 6:15 pm

Hot young IBC finalists, the Jesse Greene Band on the Hard Rock Stage @ 6:15 pm

Real deal blues with Drew Nelson in the Barney Danson Theatre @ 7:30 pm

BMA winners MonkeyJunk on the Hard Rock Stage @ 7:45 pm

Local – blues/swamp/bedroom funk trio, BMA winner

Festival keyboard player and perennial favourite David Maxwell is in the Barney Danson Theatre @ 9 pm.

For pedal steel and more, Robert Randolph & the Family Band are at on Hard Rock Stage @ 9:15 pm.

Friday, July 9

Drew Nelson’s at the Rideau Centre Acoustic Series @ noon.

The Mighty Popo is downtown on the free Pop Life Stage on York Street @ 6 pm.

Starring locals Anders Drerup and Kelly Prescott, “Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons” is in the Barney Danson Theatre @ 9 pm.

Saturday, July 10

Local blues & classic rock band River City Junction kicks off the Subway Stage @ 1 pm.

For sacred steel, catch the Campbell Brothers on the Subway Stage @ 2 pm.

Montreal’s country blues & roots multi-instrumentalist Michael Jerome Browne is on the Subway Stage @ 3:15 pm.

Blues & soul singer Curtis Salgado is on the Hard Rock Stage @ 4:15 pm.

For slide guitar, check out Roy Rogers & the Delta Kings on the Subway Stage @ 6:15 pm.

From Toronto, harmonica-led swinging blues band Raoul and the Big Time is in the Barney Danson Theatre @ 7:30 pm.

Texas-style guitarist, soulful vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Wonderland is on the Subway Stage @ 7:45 pm.

A second chance to see “Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons” in the Barney Danson Theatre @ 9 pm.

Guitarist and soulful singer James Hunter is at the Subway Stage @ 9:15 pm.

Sunday, July 11

Shane Simpson plays blues, jazz, flamenco, bluegrass fusion at the Rideau Centre Acoustic Series @ noon.

East Coast Juno-Award winning Garrett Mason is on the Subway Stage @ 2:45 pm.

Blues from California, Shane Dwight is on the Hard Rock Stage @ 2:45 pm.

Local talented multi-instrumentalist (and MonkeyJunk member) Steve Marriner does a solo show in the Barney Danson Theatre @ 3:15 pm.

The biting guitar and soulful vocals of Monster Mike Welch are on the Claridge Stage @ 3:30 pm.

More sacred steel from the Campbell Brothers on the Subway Stage @ 4:15 pm.

BITS music educator, guitarist & vocalist TJ Wheeler is on stage at the Barney Danson Theatre @ 4:30 pm.

Another chance to check out Carolyn Wonderland on the Subway Stage @ 5:45 pm.

Legendary John Hiatt & the Combo are on the Subway Stage @ 7:15 pm.

Band Alumnus The Levon Helm Band on the Subway Stage @ 9 pm.

Monday, July 12

Ottawa’s own JW-Jones is downtown on the free Pop Life Stage on York Street @ 6 pm.

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RAINBOW BLUESFEST LINE-UP

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This year, as the Rainbow Bistro celebrates its 25th anniversary as the cornerstone of Blues in Ottawa, we decided that it would be appropriate to use our name and reputation to showcase the great local talent we have right here in our own backyard to all the tourists who flock to Ottawa to partake in the Ottawa Cisco Bluesfest and the afterhours party at the Rainbow Bistro.

This year’s Rainbow Stage Bluesfest Line-up for 2010:

Opening and closing the ceremonies this year- Tuesday July 6th and Sunday July 18th- The Jesse Greene Band http://thejessegreeneband.com/ Jesse has been part of the Rainbow family since she was in her early teens. We are thrilled at her recent success:

The Jesse Greene band, winners of The Ottawa Blues Society's On The Road To Memphis 2009 and were band finalists in The 26th International Blues Competition. In January 2010 the band went to Memphis TN representing Ottawa in the band category for The 26th International Blues Competition. Out of 111 bands competing, The Jesse Greene Band won the Hard Rock Café venue and was the only Canadian band which made it to the finals at the legendary Orpheum Theatre!

Wednesday July 7 - James O-L and the Villains http://www.myspace.com/jamesol

Thursday July 8 - Reggae with Roots Movement

Friday July 9 - J-W Jones http://www.jw-jones.com/

Saturday July 10 - MonkeyJunk http://www.monkeyjunkband.com/

Sunday July 11 - Mean Dog Howl http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mean-Dog-Howl/338843827389?filter=2 and Al G Wood and the Woodsmen http://www.myspace.com/alwoodmusic

Monday July 12 - Ali Sunshine, Alyssa Graham (New York) http://www.alyssagraham.com,

Tim Bastmeyer http://timbastmeyer.com/fr_home.cfm

Tuesday July 13 - The Dusty Drifters http://www.myspace.com/thedustydrifters

Wednesday July 14 - Lindsay Ferguson http://www.myspace.com/lindsaylive

Thursday July 15 - Reggae with Roots Movement

Friday July 16 - Bluesville Express http://www.bluesvilleexpress.com/ (Montreal)

Saturday July 17 - Monkey Junk with Special Guest Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone http://www.johnnysansone.com/ from New Orleans

Sunday July 18 - The Jesse Greene Band

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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

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Blues-folk festival

With Ian Kelly, the Jivewires, JW-Jones Trio, Kevin Parent

Chelsea Pub, 238, chemin Old Chelsea, Chelsea QC

July 8-12; seats are limited, reserve in advance at 819 827-5300 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              819 827-5300      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The Chelsea pub is preparing for an intimate folk-blues festival in Chelsea’s bucolic decor from July 8 to 12. All performances will be held on the Chelsea Pub’s lovely terrace, rain or shine. This is a first, but the organizers intend to have these events repeated every year.

The Blues-Folk Festival will start with Montreal artist Ian Kelly on July 8, followed by The Jivewires on July 9th and JW-Jones Trio on July 10. The surprise on July 11 and 12 will be an appearance by the famous Quebec singer-songwriter Kevin Parent for an intimate show. These last two shows are sold out but there are still seats for the three first shows.

The very special character of this multi-leveled terrace, lined with mature trees, is evident as soon as one gets there. Some people can even listen to the show around the campfire or besides a lovely fountain. All the musicians who performed at the Chelsea Jazz Festival as well as the clients were under the charm of the place and its magic atmosphere. A stage has been installed along the fence near the street and a giant umbrella protects the musicians in case of rain. Most of the clients are well protected with a large canopy and umbrellas.

It has been two years that live music was back at the Chelsea Pub in Old Chelsea. Every Thursday, the Pub is hosting shows from local artists and bands from different styles (Latin, Brazilian, Cuban music, jazz, blues, folk, Flamenco) creating an ambiance not to be missed!

http://www.chelseapub.ca

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS EVERY WEEK

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Irene’s Blues AllStars

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Thursdays, 9 pm – 1 am

A bonafide grass roots event that has grown out of the very floorboards of Irene’s Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser for musicians and music lovers alike, this weekly Thursday night jam features Corky Kealey on drums with Vince Halfhide on bass and a host of great local players who rotate according to availability. Each week the cast is topped up with a guest host who steers the song selections in whatever way they're inspired and the jamming begins. It's a great concept and the proof is in its continuing popularity.

Special guests:

July 8 – Jason Fry

July 15 – Rod Williams & Murray Kinsley

July 22 – Max Ferderber

July 29 – Chuck Karn

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Sunday Blues, 6-9 pm, no cover

Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)

http://www.atomicrooster.ca

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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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Southwest Sundays

Tumbleweed (classic country featuring Steve Marriner)

OR The Dusty Drifters

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Sundays, 9:30 pm – 1 am

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS ONCE A MONTH

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Open Blues Jam

Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street

2nd Sunday of each month, 4-7 pm; cover $5 (jammers free)

Hosted by Smokestack Lightning, the jam is open to all ages.

http://www.myspace.com/landonsblues

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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).

http://rivercityjunction.com/

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Blues Jam

Avant- Garde Bar & Restaurant, 135½ 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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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON

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BluesVille Express

Rainbow, 76 Murray

Friday, July 16 @ 10 pm

Founded in late 2001, BluesVille Express™ thrills audiences out of their seats, one big roomful at a time. Serving The Blues straight up, the band delivers a red-hot mix of music from Chicago, Texas, Montreal and the Mississippi Delta. With a repertoire that goes from Muddy Waters all the way to Louie Jordan, BluesVille Express™ flavors it up with Swing, Funk, Jazz, Jump, and a twist of Rock ‘n’ Roll. A killer rhythm section, five amazing soloists and six singers fuel the dynamic show with pure passion and the power to please.


"That's The Stuff", the LIVE CD from BluesVille Express™ delivers memorable high-energy performances! Recorded live in Montreal showcasing the tight-as-a-drum arrangements, spontaneous solos, riveting rhythms, soaring saxes, kinetic keyboards, high-flying harp, gritty guitar and raw thrills!
Featuring Miller-penned originals including audience favourites, ‘My Take Home Pay Won't Take Me Home’ and ‘That's The Stuff’, and the band's own take on great classics by Louie Jordan, BB King, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, James Cotton, Roomful of Blues & more.

http://www.bluesvilleexpress.com

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MonkeyJunk

With special guest Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone

Rainbow, 76 Murray Street

Saturday, July 17 @ 10 pm

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Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo

Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street

Friday, July 23 @ 9:30 pm

Mumbo celebrates its 19th Birthday & CD release Party for our Box Set “Voodoo-ezyed’’, containing all our 4 CDs.

http://www.mumbojumbo.ca

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Elyssa Mahoney & Lucas Haneman

Brasseurs du Temps Inc., 170, rue Montcalm, Gatineau QC

Monday, July 26, 8:30-11 pm; $10

Join Elyssa and Lucas at this unique micro brewery.

http://www.myspace.com/elyssaandlucas

http://www.brasseursdutemps.com

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Hugh Pool

Rainbow, 76 Murray Street

Thursday, July 29 @ 9:45 pm

Hugh Pool is a free spirit whose life is dictated by his passion for real music. He has never signed a record contract and has never entered into any management deals, but he’s survived 20 years in the New York music scene, playing what he calls “jacked-up Delta blues and Rust Belt roots rock.” Hugh Pool keeps it real. His music reaches deep within, pushing the envelope and shortening the distance between Blind Lemon Jefferson and Z Z Top to a whippoorwill’s whisker, and he makes it his own. He cuts through today’s noise that passes for rock with a dexterity, dimension and depth that puts him in the same game as little appreciated legends like Roy Buchanan or Joe Ely. He’s not so much a blues rocker as he is a blues man who rocks. He brings the largeness of rock to the emotions of blues, but he’s not larger than life. He’s life lived large.
(from bio by Don Wilcock)

http://www.hughpool.com/

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SUMMER FESTIVALS

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Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest

Ottawa ON

July 7-18

http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca

Porquis Blues Festival

Porquis Junction ON

July 9-11

http://www.porquis.ca/web-content/

Thunder Bay Blues Festival

Marina Park, Thunder Bay ON

July 9-11

http://www.tbayblues.ca

Festival International du Blues de Tremblant

Mont Tremblant QC

July 9-18

http://www.tremblantblues.com/home/

Canal Railway & Chocolate Festival

Smiths Falls ON

July 16-18

http://www.canalrailwayfest.com/

Frankford Island Blues Festival
Quinte West ON

July 16-18
www.loyalblues.ca/festival

Bluesfest International

Windsor ON

July 16-18

http://www.thebluesfest.com/

Home County Folk Festival

Victoria Park, London ON

July 16-18

http://www.homecounty.ca

Bluesfest International

London ON

July 16-18

http://www.thebluesfest.com/

Beaches Jazz Festival

The Beaches, Toronto ON

July 16-25

http://www.beachesjazz.com

Beauport en Blues

Beauport QC

July 22-24

http://www.beauportenblues.com/festival/programmation.html

Sky High Blues Festival
Rock Creek BC

July 31-August 1
www.skyhighbluesfestival.com

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BLUES IN PETERBOROUGH

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Coors Light Blues Series

On Friday Night….The Blues is Alright!!

Riverside Grill & Gazebo, Holiday Inn, Peterborough Waterfront

Every Friday until Labour Day (weather permitting)

6-10 pm, cover charge $5

July 9 Johnny Max

July 16 Dylan Wickens

July 23 Jerome Godboo

July 30 Fathead

Aug 6 John Campbelljohn

Aug 13 SAB

Aug 20 Howard Ross & Full Count

Aug 27 Gary Kendall with Chuck Jackson

Sept 3 2010 Juno winner, Jack De Keyzer

www.holiday-inn.com/waterfront

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BLUES IN KINGSTON

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Kingston Blues Society presents

Bryan Lee

Confederation Place Hotel, 237 Ontario Street, Kingston ON

Saturday, July 31; doors 7 pm, show 8 pm; Tickets advance KBS members $20; non members $25

Bryan Lee plays with so much emotion that the listener can't help but be pulled into the music. If you love the blues - this New Orleans sensation will blow you away. From his incredible riffs to his gut wrenching vocals Bryan Lee truly is.... the blues!

http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com

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Kingston Blues Society Jam

Larock’s Bar and Grill at 35 Rideau St.

3rd Saturday of each month, 9 pm – midnight; $3 at the door


Host Band: Mojo Shooter, plus many of Kingston’s best musicians. Always one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer – come early as seating is limited. Come out and see Mojo Shooter, Dan and some of Kingston's best musicians get together and jam the night away.

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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

Sam Hopkins and Spencer Evans

Upstairs @ the Brew Pub

Every Second Sunday 2-4 PM

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For more, please contact Kingston Blues Society

www.kingstonbluessociety.ca

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CBC RADIO BLUES SERIES RE-BROADCAST

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Over the next 13 weeks, Inside the Music will broadcast a highly regarded series on the Blues called The Blues: The Radio Series. It was first broadcast on Public Radio International and hosted by blues great Keb’ Mo’.

A fourteenth "Made-in-Canada" episode, hosted by Canada's Jackie Richardson explores the lively blues scene in this country.

Inside The Music is heard Sundays at 3 pm ET, 3:30 pm in NL and on Radio One Sundays at 9 pm in Ontario, Quebec, Central, Mountain and Pacific; 10 pm in Maritimes; 10:30 pm in NL as well as Sirius Radio Saturdays at 4 am ET and Sundays at 6 am ET

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BLUES ON THE RADIO

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DAWG-FM, CIDG, 101.9 is ON THE AIR! Blues 24/7

Live streaming on the website at http://www.dawgfm.com/

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On CKCU-FM 93.1

The Mighty 93.1

www.ckcufm.com

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. 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 2010. 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 7 – Listen Before You Buy: Ron reviews recent jazz and blues releases, including Beegie Adair, Dither, Tom Graf, Rocky Jackson, Mendelson Joe, Roberto Magris, One For All, Karin Plato, David Liebman, Odean Pope, Project Trio, Taeko and Tomas Ulrich.

Next week, July 14 – Myra Melford: An update on this eminent pianist’s recording activities since 2000, with Alex Cline, Mark Dresser, Andrew Drury, Marty Ehrlich, Satoko Fujii, Ben Goldberg, Tanya Kalmanovitch, Chris Speed, Cuong Vu and Matt Wilson.

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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

www.cbc.ca/snb

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, and now streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca so Ottawa folks can now listen!

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CBC RADIO CONCERTS ON DEMAND

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Lots of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website … http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091114downc

Monday, July 5

concert 1: Eric Bibb
recorded on the Woodland Stage in Courtenay, BC, as part of the Vancouver Island MusicFest
Get ready to be uplifted and energized with the music of New York native Eric Bibb. Son of Vancouver based folk singer Leon Bibb, Eric's musical roots run deep. He grew up surrounded by legendary
performers, but he has a style that is true to himself. His soulful and gospel infused folk-blues sound melds a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility. Canada Live caught up with Eric Bibb on the Woodland Stage in a shady meadow filled with fans and converts.

Wednesday, July 7
concert 1: Arlo Guthrie
recorded at the Vancouver Island MusicFest in Courtenay, B.C.
From Vancouver Island to the Arctic Circle, Arlo Guthrie is a native son! A singer, songwriter, and lifelong political activist, Arlo Guthrie carries on the legacy of his legendary father, Woodie Guthrie. Growing up in the early sixties, Arlo spent time with musicians and beat poets, took it all in and developed his style. Arlo's expressive, distinctive voice and message is still ringing clear. Arlo Guthrie is a natural-born storyteller, whose tales and anecdotes bring his concerts to life. Canada Live caught up with this icon of the 60's folk era, singing and telling stories at the Vancouver Island MusicFest, in Courtenay, B.C., before an adoring crowd that knew all the words.

Thursday, July 8
concert 2: He Said She Said
recorded at Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club as part of the 2010 TD International Jazz Winnipeg Festival
Musicians Sue Foley and Peter Karp first met at the Ottawa Blues Festival. They went their separate ways for the next year, performing with their own bands, all the while writing each other letters, sharing their thoughts and feelings about touring, about writing, about music, and about each other. Then they met again and decided to turn their correspondence into song. The result is a very special and intimate body of work, covering all aspects of their relationship, making for a show that is rich, romantic, unique and moving.

Friday, July 9
concert 1: K'Naan
recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
It must be a nice respite, in the midst of a months-long round-the-world tour, to be able to touch your feet on home soil - if only briefly. K'naan's World Cup Trophy tour took him to Toronto (the only Canadian stop), where he performed the now ubiquitous "Wavin' Flag" anthem in front of some very enthusiastic homegrown fans.

CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 PM
Friday, July 9 on CBC Radio 1
concert 2: He Said She Said
recorded at Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club as part of the 2010 TD International Jazz Winnipeg Festival
Musicians Sue Foley and Peter Karp first met at the Ottawa Blues Festival. They went their separate ways for the next year, performing with their own bands, all the while writing each other letters, sharing their thoughts and feelings about touring, about writing, about music, and about each other. Then they met again and decided to turn their correspondence into song. The result is a very special and intimate body of work, covering all aspects of their relationship, making for a show that is rich, romantic, unique and moving.

Canada Live podcast, released on Fridays
Friday, July 9 on the Canada Live podcast
K'Naan
recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
It must be a nice respite, in the midst of a months-long round-the-world tour, to be able to touch your feet on home soil - if only briefly. K'naan's World Cup Trophy tour took him to Toronto (the only Canadian stop), where he performed the now ubiquitous "Wavin' Flag" anthem in front of some very enthusiastic homegrown fans.

Canada Live broadcasts are on traditional radio, Monday to Friday, at 7-8 pm (eastern). Broadcasts can also be streamed live in every time zone from the Radio 2 website – http://www.cbc.ca/radio2 –concerts are archived for On-demand streaming on the Concerts on Demand part of the website for 1 year at http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/

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ROOTS MUSIC CANADA

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New Video Post: Shakura S'Aida makes a triumphant return to her hometown of Toronto to celebrate the release of “Brown Sugar” – she performs live from Revival

http://www.rootsmusic.ca/2010/04/22/shakura-saida-revival/

Lots of other great videos at the Roots Music site:

http://www.rootsmusic.ca
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN

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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On BRAVO – http://www.bravo.ca

Tuesday, July 6 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul

Blind Boys of Alabama (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 Blind Boys of Alabama.

Tuesday, July 6 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues

Julian Fauth (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features multi-talented artist Julian Fauth, who shares his thoughts on the blues.

Tuesday, July 13 @ 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 13 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues

Renee Austin (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode spotlights W.C. Handy Award nominee Renee Austin, an outstanding singer/songwriter who has been compared to Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.

Tuesday, July 20 @ 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 20 @ 8 am – Talkin’ Blues

Finis Tasby (2005): Series exploring the world of contemporary blues music. This episode features words and music from singer/songwriter Finis Tasby, who talks about his art and the loss of his daughter; also, a performance by Steve Payne and Michael Pickett.

Tuesday, July 20 @ 9 pm

Wednesday, July 21 @ 2 am

Johnny Cash: Behind Prison Walls (PG) 1977
In this one of only two of Johnny Cash's prison concerts that were filmed for broadcast, ‘"Johnny Cash: Behind Prison Walls" features the ten-time Grammy Award winner performing at the Tennessee State Penitentiary in Nashville in 1976. Special guests Linda Ronstadt and Roy Clark perform a selection of Cash's biggest hits, including ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, ‘Orange Blossom Special’, ‘A Boy Named Sue’ and Ronstadt's version of the Eagles' ‘Desperado’.

Tuesday, July 27 @ 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.

Tuesday, July 27 @ 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, July 27 @ 9 am

Tuesday, July 27 @ 7 pm

Wednesday, July 28 @ 2 am

Long John Baldry: In the Shadow of the Blues (2006)
The life and legacy of guitarist and singer Long John Baldry is examined in this one-hour documentary. Baldry played a key role in the growth of the British rhythm and blues movement, and led bands in the mid-1960s that featured Rod Stewart and Elton John, both of whom are interviewed in the documentary. In the `80s, Baldry emigrated to Canada, living first in Toronto and then in Vancouver, where he died in 2005.

Tuesday, July 27 @ 10 pm

Wednesday, July 28 @ 1 am

Wednesday, July 28 @ 9 am

Friday, July 30 @ 7 pm

At the Concert Hall: Motown
Bravo! celebrates the Motown era and sound as various Canadian artists take to the stage as part of Bravo!'s original AT THE CONCERT HALL series. JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Colin James, R&B/soul queen Divine Brown, rock star Suzie McNeil, singer-songwriter/guitarist Justin Nozuka, jazz crooner Matt Dusk, and chart-topping soloist Justin Hines perform renditions of classic hits from the artists who were instrumental in creating the essential Motown sound.

Tuesday, August 3 @ 7:30 am – Rhythm, Roots and Soul

Broken Down, But Not Out/Reba Russell (2008): 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 singer Reba Russell.

Tuesday, August 3 @ 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.

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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD

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Friday, July 16

Barrelhouse @ Tucson’s, 9:30 pm

Sunday, July 18

Jesse Greene Band @ the Rainbow, 10 pm

Friday, July 23

Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ Irene’s

Terry Gillespie @ Tucson’s, 9:30 pm

Saturday, July 31

Three Times Lucky @ Tucson’s, 9:30 pm

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