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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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Firebelly
La Grange de la Gatineau, 80
chemin Summer, Cantley QC
Friday, August 10 @ 8 pm; $15 plus
taxes (includes one beverage)/$10 students
Add a 3 course gourmet
dinner including wine for $30 plus tax (dinner at 6:30 pm)
Firebelly is a modern blues outfit dedicated to
fostering Blues & Roots music into the future, while respecting its rich
traditions. Its members are fueled by a collective passion to make great music.
The music of these four gifted improvisers is pure, raw & spontaneous &
no song is ever played exactly the same way twice. Firebelly’s influences range
all the way back to early Blues Legends such as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy
Williamson, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddy King, & Buddy Guy to modern
bluesman such as Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Firebelly’s fresh sound is also infused with diverse elements of Funk, Swing,
Folk, Zydeco, Roots and Country, resulting in a rich & unique blend that
energizes the spirit & soothes the soul!
Firebelly is: Fredy Carriere (guitar and vocals); Mathieu Gagnon
(harmonica & vocals); Daniel Grewal (bass); and Mike McNeill
(drums).
www.facebook.com/pages/Firebelly/190110031085946
www.facebook.com/pages/Firebelly/190110031085946
Reservations required: paypal @ www.grange.ca, info@grange.ca or 819-827-3164
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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André & the
J-Tones
D’Arcy McGee’s, 44
Sparks Street
Thursday &
Friday, August 9-10; 9 pm
Formed in 2004, André Bisson the frontman, first had the idea
of forming a rhythm & blues band while attending the Applied Music Program
at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. It was there he was able to find some
of the best musicians in the city that were all devoted and hard working
professionals, who all shared the love of the music. Andre’s band consists of 5
players including Andre on Vocals/Guitar, as well as a Bassist, Drummer,
Trumpet, and Tenor Saxophone player. This combination of skilled players allows
the band to have tight horn lines as well as a heavy groove in the rhythm
section making everyone in the room sit up and listen.
From André:
Andre & The J-Tones are coming to Ottawa's D'Arcy McGee's
Thrice! Thursday, August 9 @ 9 pm and Friday, August 10 @ 5 pm for the National
Capital Craft Beer Week, then again at 9 pm. Come say hi to the band before they go to the
UK & Ireland to play some Blues, Beer, Sunflower Festivals! (NEW unofficial
CD available too).
Andre
Bisson (Vocals/Guitar), Brad Cheeseman (Bass), Matt Burns (Bass), Francis Smith
(Tenor Sax), Loretta Hale (Trumpet)
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY
With
Paul Reddick & the Webber Brothers
The Cove Inn,
Westport ON
Sunday, August 12,
6-10 pm; $45
Paul Reddick is one of the best singer/songwriter/harmonica
players in Canada. He has been called
"The Poet Of Song" for his emotive, passionate way with words, voice
and harp. He will be joined by the very talented Weber Brothers - Sam on guitar
and Ryan on stand-up bass. Originally from Maryland
they came to Toronto
to play in Ronnie Hawkins' band in the early 2000s and stayed.
This Dinner
& Show Fundraiser Series features some of Canada's best Acoustic Blues
artists with proceeds going to support local Westport festivals. All shows – 6-10
pm. Buffet dinner & show $45; advance reservations required.
More
info:
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost)
EVERY WEEK
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Southside Tuesdays
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Tuesdays @ 9 pm; no
cover
Southside
Tuesdays with Steve Marriner.
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette
(The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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Jeff Rogers and The All-Day Daddies
Every Thursday @ 10 pm; Free!
Come down to The Heart and
Crown on Preston Street where you can catch Jeff Rogers and The All-Day Daddies, now
a 6-piece band, WITH guitar. Bringing the groove to a whole new level!
Playing Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Al Green, The Funk Brothers, Jamiroquai
and all things soulful, bluesy and funky. Jeff will also be introducing some
titles from his soon to be released album.
"The All-Day Daddies" are: Ross Murray on Drums; Ken Seeley on Electric Bass; Jeff Devalk on Guitar; Kelly Craig on Trumpet; Brian Asselin on Sax; and, Jeff Rogers on Keyboards and Vocals.
"The All-Day Daddies" are: Ross Murray on Drums; Ken Seeley on Electric Bass; Jeff Devalk on Guitar; Kelly Craig on Trumpet; Brian Asselin on Sax; and, Jeff Rogers on Keyboards and Vocals.
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Irene’s Blues AllStars
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Thursdays, 9 pm – 1
am; no cover
A
bonafide grass roots event that has grown out of the very floorboards of
Irene’s Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser for musicians and music lovers
alike, this weekly Thursday night jam features Corky Kealey on drums with Vince
Halfhide on bass and a host of great local players who rotate according to
availability. Each week the cast is
topped up with a guest host who steers the song selections in whatever way
they're inspired and the jamming begins.
It's a great concept and the proof is in its continuing popularity.
Special guests:
August
9 – Drew Nelson
August 16 – Jarhead and Jerome
August 23 – Peter Brown
August 30 – Natalia & Tony
September 6 – Ed Hart
September 13 – Corey Sullivan
September 20 – Vince Halfhide
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Maria Hawkins
Maria Hawkins
Westboro Beach Café, Kitchissippi Lookout on the Western Parkway just
west of Island Park
Every Friday this summer, 6-10 pm
Lovely spot with swimming, beautiful sunset, gentle
breeze and blues, soul, R&B.
And it's free and family friendly, so bring the
family and come down for music and laughter on the beach!!
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Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at
MacLaren)
2nd and 4th
Saturday each month, 3-6 pm
Firebelly
is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass
and Mike McNeil on drums.
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Big Bill’s Blues Bash
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturdays, 4-8 pm
Bill
Brennan hosts Big Bill’s Blues Bash
every Saturday from 4-8 pm. With the
tightest rhythm section around there will be a Special Guest every week. So
take a load off, have a cool beverage and enjoy the blues in one of Canada's best
Blues venues. See you there!!!
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Open Blues Jam
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Every Sunday, 4-7 pm;
cover $3 (jammers free)
The
jam is open to all ages. Jammers sign up
on the jam sheet at the door & each jam session lasts for 3 songs. Drums & amps are provided, you only need
to bring your instruments (but you can bring your amps if you want to).
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Sunday Blues, 6-9 pm,
no cover
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at
MacLaren)
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Southwest Sundays
With The Dusty
Drifters
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Sundays, 9:30 pm – 1
am; no cover
You
bet yer ass – it’s bluegrass!
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The Jam @ Kaffé 1870,
Wakefield QC
Every Wednesday @ 9
pm, no cover
6
rotating hosts, each specializing in a different genre
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS ONCE
A MONTH
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Blues Jam
Avant-Garde Bar &
Restaurant, 135½ Besserer Street
First Wednesday 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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Blues and jazz jam at GigSpace
Alcorn Music Studios,
953 Gladstone Avenue
4th Thursday each month @ 8 pm
4th Thursday each month @ 8 pm
$5
donation kindly encouraged
With
Tim Bedner - seven-string guitar; David Pontello – drums; Mark Alcorn - bass
A
jazz and blues jam on the fourth Thursday of each month: bring your instrument
and sit in on some tunes you enjoy playing, or hang out and listen!
www.alcornmusicstudios.com
www.gigspaceottawa.com
www.alcornmusicstudios.com
www.gigspaceottawa.com
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS ONCE
A MONTH
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Blues On Tues
The Granary Beizli, 3270 County Rd 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Third Tuesday of
every month@ 7 pm; $10
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Acoustic Roots Series
Georgian House
Restaurant, 146 Main St. S.,
Alexandria ON
First Wednesday of
Every Month
The
best Roots/Country/Americana artists will be joining Terry Gillespie for a new
Acoustic Roots Series in Alexandria. Some of them will be up-coming artists and
some will be household names … a different musical guest each month. All
of the musician guests are very accomplished and have toured extensively. We are very privileged to be able to host
them right here at home.
Terry will open each evening with a set of his music then the guest will follow with a set of their music. Each will accompany the other. Don’t miss a single one.
Terry will open each evening with a set of his music then the guest will follow with a set of their music. Each will accompany the other. Don’t miss a single one.
If
you desire to see a special guest, let us know. If they are on the road, we
might be able to grab them.
The Georgian House special musical menu has something fresh and delicious for all budgets.
http://www.georgianhouse.ca
http://www.terrygillespie.ca
The Georgian House special musical menu has something fresh and delicious for all budgets.
http://www.georgianhouse.ca
http://www.terrygillespie.ca
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Mississippi Blues Society Jam
Thirsty Moose Pub
& Eatery, Bridge Street,
Carleton Place
First Tuesday of
every month @ 8:30 pm
Hosted
by The Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery & The Mississippi Blues Society, and
featuring Barry Buse & Peter Brown, the MBS Blues Jam is the
longest-running blues jam in the Greater Ottawa area & one of the best,
attracting both musicians & fans from in & out of town.
*8:30
PM is the Estimated Start Time *There's No Cover Charge *Free Parking *Good
Food *Ends Early [approx. midnight]
And - just so you know...we pack 'em in for this event, so come in early if you want a good table.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING
SOON
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Thorbjørn Risager
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Tuesday & Wednesday,
August 14-15
Danish
singer Thorbjørn Risager, praised for his rough and strong voice by an
unanimous choir of critics from a growing number of countries – 15 the last
time we counted them - is a soft-spoken gentleman off stage. He is the leader
of his seven-piece band mainly for practical reasons – to bring any little
issue into a group discussion can be quite time-consuming. He also composes
most of the band’s music, and during the performance he is the obvious center
of attention, even if the band has a charming way of passing round the task of
introducing the songs between them, so that each musician gets his word in.
And
this is a real smooth organization that has divided all practical tasks such as
web master, CD sales on gigs etc between themselves. Which makes life easier in
the midst of their heavy touring schedule.
In
2003 he started his band, selected musicians he liked both musically and
personally, and the fact that up until today only one of them left and was
replaced, at an early stage of the band’s career, proves that the choice was
excellent.
But
of course Thorbjørn’s musical interest started long before this. He played the
saxophone from the age of 12, then guitar – but the singing was more of a
coincidence at first. He was exposed to the blues through a neighbour, a
middle-aged gentleman who was friends with his parents, and who started playing
blues records to the young Thorbjørn. That’s how his life-long love story with
the blues started, with B B King as his biggest hero. Ray Charles is one of his
other obvious influences, but today, with almost 40 recorded songs from his own
pen, he has defined his own sound and style.
His
mixture of genres is something that is sometimes mentioned by critics, who are
looking for more homogeneity. But this is Thorbjørn’s deliberate choice. To
hear a band that plays one shuffle after another, or only jump blues through an
entire CD or concert, might please some critics but there’s definitely a risk
that the audience will get bored. So he
weaves threads of soul, gospel, rock, R&B and funk into his music, to
create a variety and keep the audience interested, something that the band
succeeds with on each single gig.
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The Paul Deslauriers
Band
Irene’s, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, August 18
A
virtuoso on both electric and acoustic guitars, Paul Deslauriers is part of
Canada’s guitar elite and is considered one of Quebec’s overall best
guitarists; but it doesn’t stop there, he’s also a powerful and expressive
singer. Since 1997 he has fronted the Paul Deslauriers Band, and proudly showing his rock
colors and his true to the blues roots. With over two decades of experience in
the music industry (began his career in his early teens!), seven albums under
his belt, and a list of fans that extends into Europe and the US, this
guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer has truly mastered his art!
Paul
first gained acclaim in the 1990s as a founding member of Black Cat Bone, deemed by many critics at the time to be
“one of Canada’s hottest blues-rock bands.” Today he continues to electrify audiences with
his live performances and give workshops at Festivals and concerts on both
sides of the Atlantic.
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Irene Torres &
the Sugar Devils
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Sunday, August 19
Irene
Torres & The Sugar Devils’ musical diversity, raw energy, and love for all
types of music, makes them an unequivocally unique group to hear and watch.
Drawing from all genres, they mesh the past & present to create a future
generation of deeply rooted music.
Peruvian
Born Singer Irene Torres can be heard on the radio internationally with bands
such as Latin Flamenco group, Santerias, and The Sugar Devils, singing in 3
languages and performing all styles. Her voice can also be recognized on
jingles for McDonald's, Kohl's, Jello & LCBO. Her talents stretch beyond
lyrics and singing; when it's time to perform, she is one seductive lady to see
and hear.
The
Sugar Devils comprise of award winning artists from all over the world, who
bring different musical influences to the mix; the result is an intriguing and
eclectic sound.
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24th
Street Wailers
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, August 22
@ 8 pm ***NOTE: EARLY START TIME***
Fresh
from their East Coast tour, the 24th Street Wailers are heading to
the Limestone City Blues Festival on August 24 and make a stop at Irene’s.
Their cross-Canada summer adventure is winding down, but they no doubt have
lots more fun coming up in the fall.
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Friday, August 24
Blues,
jazz, funky R&B and swing are all part of the palette that colour Jack de
Keyzer’s musical portraits. The much acclaimed guitarist, singer and song
writer has worked with artists as varied as King Biscuit Boy, Etta James, Blue
Rodeo, Robert Gordon, Otis Rush and the Bop Cats. His guitar playing has been featured on
hundreds of recordings; as a song writer he has been covered by Prairie Oyster
on their hit album ‘Everyone Knows’ ; and as a singer he once sang a duet with
kd lang. (Alright... it was a Budweiser
commercial...) He performs
internationally over 150 shows per year, and is a multiple Maple Blues Award
nominee & winner and two-time Juno winner.
Jack’s
back … at the Rainbow!
www.jackdekeyzer.com
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Dog Day Afternoon
A Fundraiser for
Hopeful Hearts Dog Rescue
Rainbow, 76 Murray
Street
Saturday, August 25;
4-7 pm
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Buck Tingley
Featuring Steve Marriner
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Friday, August 31 @
9:30 pm
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Garrett Mason and Keith Hallett
Neat Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown ON
Friday, August 31; tickets
$25
Juno award winner Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by blues music. Since setting out to become a bluesman at age 17, Keith has been playing gigs around the country and sharpening his teeth at festivals like The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival and The Dutch Mason Blues Festival. Now 22, Keith is ready to unleash his brand new sound and give the blues scene a real kick in the rear!
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ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY
@
the Cove Inn, Westport ON
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A Dinner
& Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of Canada's
best Acoustic Blues artists with proceeds going to support local Westport festivals. All shows – 6-10
pm. Buffet dinner & show $45; advance reservations required.
August 12 – Paul Reddick with the Weber Brothers
Paul Reddick is one of the best
singer/songwriter/harmonica players in Canada. He has been called "The Poet Of
Song" for his emotive, passionate way with words, voice and harp. He will
be joined by the very talented Weber Brothers - Sam on guitar and Ryan on
stand-up bass. Originally from Maryland they
came to Toronto
to play in Ronnie Hawkins' band in the early 2000s and stayed.
August 26 – Michael Jerome Browne
Michael
Jerome Browne is an extremely accomplished instrumentalist (guitar, banjo,
mandolin, violin and more) and singer and, together with his wife Bee, writes
beautiful songs. It's hard to pigeon
hole his music - you'll hear elements of folk, roots, gospel, country, soul,
R&B, Motown, jazz, rock and bluegrass as well as blues in his repertoire -
and its all good! For this Show he is joined by long time friend and excellent
percussionist John McColgan.
September 9 – Treasa Levasseur with David Baxter
"Think
Joni Mitchell, Etta James, Carole King and Dusty Springfield rolled into one….her
voice has great range, it can whisper, cry, soar with joy and blast you out of
your seat - sometimes all in the same song! She's also a first class songwriter
with lyrics that emote, entice and captivate. And she can play - piano,
accordion, guitar, mandolin, percussion, Rhodes
and diamonica. Add in a theatre background and a career as a successful
children's music teacher/entertainer and you have the versatile, eclectic and
very talented package that is Treasa Levasseur." (James Doran, OBScene,
Summer 2006) David Baxter, a very
accomplished Producer and guitarist who has been with Treasa since day one,
will be accompanying her for this Show.
More info:
http://www.coveinn.com
See you there!
James Doran
Choose The Blues Productions
See you there!
James Doran
Choose The Blues Productions
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SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS
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The 2012 Blues Festival Guide magazine 10th anniversary issue has arrived and blues fans
are devouring 100 pages packed full of festivals, blues history, lifestyle,
radio DJ and blues society listings, and more – the biggest issue yet.
Started in 2003, The Blues Festival Guide magazine
was a Media Sponsor of the 2003 government-proclaimed Year of The Blues. In
2006, three years later, “The Guide” received recognition from the Blues
Foundation by being a recipient of the coveted Keeping The Blues Alive award
for print media. That same year, they also received an award from the West
Coast Hall of Fame/Bay Area Blues Society for ‘Best Blues Publication of the
Year’.
This year, the artwork that graces the front cover
is by Jackson-MS based artist, Tony Davenport. The first half of the magazine
is the Festival Section with dozens of blues festivals including their line-ups
so blues fans can easily plan their festival season and a comprehensive Plan
Your Blues calendar in the back.
The entire magazine can also be read online; find a
link hosted on the homepage at http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com.
This Digital Magazine is user-friendly with lots of bells and whistles; turn
the page with a click of your mouse.
The print version of the “Guide” is printed on
white-bright recycled newsprint with a four-page glossy wrap. The newsprint
allows printing 100,000 copies while keeping the cost down for “starving
artists” and non-profits to advertise in it. Completely advertising driven,
fans and industry professionals can pick up a copy for free through their local
blues society, blues festival, club, or music store. Or to have a copy mailed,
send $7 ($12 overseas) to RBA Publishing, P.O. Box 50635, Reno, NV 89513
(or send payment via PayPal to payment@BluesFestivalGuide.com).
Cost covers postage, handling and packaging; the Guide itself is free.
Copies are available from the Ottawa
Blues Society.
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SUMMER FESTIVALS FEATURING BLUES
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Donnacona Blues Festival
Donnacona QC
August 7-12
With Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Kenny ‘Blues
Boss’ Wayne, Dawn Tyler Watson, Joe Louis Walker, Larry McCray, Moreland &
Arbuckle & more
Kitchener Blues Festival
Kitchener ON
August 9-12
Featuring Colin James, Los Lobos, The Twisters,
David Rotundo, John Finley, Douglas Watson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Alfie Smith,
Carlos del Junco, Ken Whiteley, Harry Manx, Pappy John’s Band, Marcia Ball,
Shane Murphy, Treasa Levasseur, Joe Louis Walker, Cheryl Lescom, James Anthony,
Taj Mahal, John Knight and more
Dutch Mason Blues Festival
Truro Raceway, Truro NS
August 10-12
Featuring James Cotton, Georgia Satellites, Shirley
King, the Sheepdogs and more
Festiblues
Ahuntsic Park, Montreal QC
August 10-14
With Anthony Gomes, The 24th Street Wailers, Blues
Bound, Pamela, Patrick Lehman and more
Calabogie Blues Festival
Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie ON
August 17-19
Featuring Terry Gillespie, Shakura S’Aida
Downchild, Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8, Bill Durst, Bob Walsh, Jack de
Keyzer, Powder Blues Band, Jeff Rogers, Trevor Finlay, JW-Jones and David
Rotundo
Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival
Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg MB
August 17-19
With Winnipeg BBQ & Blues ambassador Big Dave
McLean, Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt a Whirl Band, Little Miss Higgins, The
Sojourners, Jim Byrnes, Steve Dawson, The Perpetrators and more
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
Salmon Arm BC
August 17-19
Featuring Bettye Lavette, Black & the Rodeo
Kings, Boogie Patrol, Coco Montoya, James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson and the Fighting Cocks,
Kirby Sewell Band, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and more
Underground Railroad Music Festival
Centennial Park, Drayton ON
August 18
Featuring Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley,
Curley Bridges, Blackburn, Harrison Kennedy and more
Limestone City Blues Festival
Confederation Park & Downtown Kingston, Kingston ON
August 23-26
With Curtis Salgado, Ruthie Foster & more
Wasaga Beach Blues Festival
Wasaga Beach, ON
August 24-26
Featuring The Maple Blues Revue, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band, Fathead,
24th Street Wailers, The Johnny Max Band, Loco Zydeco with special guest Cheryl
Lescom, Dinny’s Dixieland AllStars, and Tres Hombres.
Wasaga Beach Blues Festival
Wasaga Beach ON
August 24-26
With Downchild Blues Band, the Maple Blues Revue,
the Johnny Max Band, Fathead, the 24th Street Wailers and more
Edmonton Blues Festival
Hawrelak Park,
Edmonton AB
August 24-26
With Moreland & Arbuckle, Duke Robillard,
Charlie Musselwhite, Lionel Young, Tommy Castro and more
Southside Shuffle
Port Credit ON
September 7-9
Featuring Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce,
Cheryl Lescom, Fathead, Downchild, Jack de Keyzer, Shakura S’Aida, Cameo Blues
Band, Harrison Kennedy, Harmonica Shah, Joe Murphy, the 24th Street
Wailers & more
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival
Fredericton NB
September 11-16
With Keb’ Mo’, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings,
Garett Mason & Keith Hallett, the Hupman Brothers, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band,
John Campbelljohn, Matt Andersen, John Mayall, Ross Neilsen, Tedeschi Trucks
Band, Shrimp Daddy, Theresa Malenfant & the Instigators and more
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PETERBOROUGH’s GAZEBO BLUES
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Gazebo Blues
At the Holiday Inn Gazebo Patio
Holiday Inn Peterborough
Waterfront, 150 George St. North,
Peterborough ON
Fridays, 6-10 pm; cover $10
On Friday Night....the Blues is Alright!
Concert series, celebrating 10 years of Blues on
the patio on the banks of the Otonabee River.
This year’s star-studded line-up:
AUGUST
10 Jerome Godboo
17 Steve
Strongman (Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year 2012)
24 Johnny Max Band (2012 Juno Nominee)
31 Jack de Keyzer
A Proud Winner of "Local Focus" Peterborough Business
Excellence Awards 2010
(Thanks to Grant Zwarych for this info!)
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KINGSTON BLUES -
REGULAR EVENTS
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KBS Monthly Jam
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Third Saturday each
month @ 8:30 pm, $3 at the door
Come
out and see Mojo Shooter with special guests.
Always one of the best nights of entertainment Kingston has to offer –
come early as seating is limited.
Sponsored by the Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston
Sponsored by the Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston
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Georgette Fry
Brandee’s, 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
Shaun Riley and the Chrome
Hearts
Host a regular open jam every Thursday, 9:30 pm – 1 am
at Tir Nan Og, 200 Ontario
Street
Sam Hopkins and Spencer Evans
Upstairs @ the Brew Pub
Every Second Sunday 2-4 PM
Shaun Riley and the Chrome
Hearts
Host a regular open jam every Sunday, 8-11 pm
Rhea's Bar and Grill, 493
Princess St. (at University Ave.)
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For more, please
contact Kingston
Blues Society
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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101.9 DAWG-FM, CIDG, is ON THE
AIR! Blues 24/7
Live streaming on the website
at http://www.dawgfm.com/
Sundays: 8-9 pm
Ottawa Blues Society DAWG’ON BLUES
Each
week OBS hosts keep you up to date on what’s happening on the Ottawa area blues scene, play some great
blues from local bands and showcase regional and Canadian talent.
This week, August 12
– MORE NEW BLUES
Next week, August 19
– OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
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Sundays: 7-8 pm
INSIDE THE BLUES with
James Doran
Inside
The Blues features music and interesting backgrounder information on today’s
top Blues artists with a strong focus on Canadian talent mixed in with some
great Blues classics. All Shows are archived on www.insidetheblues.ca
after broadcast and can be listened to there at any time.
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The Mighty 93.1
Community
Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry
The
show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the
occasional selection of sixties soul.
The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings
on particular labels. In the second hour
there is a blues calendar, a rundown of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa,
and interviews with “new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax”,
alternating with “live blues and R&B for a Sunday night” in the last half
hour of the show. 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 2011. 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, August 8 - Bill
Evans: A recently discovered session by the Bill Evans
Trio at the Top of the Gate in Greenwich Village from October, 1968. Bill Evans is joined by bassist Eddie Gomez
and drummer Marty Morell for two top-notch sets.
Next week, August 15 - Leo Wadada Smith: This outstanding trumpeter’s new major work is entitled “Ten Freedom
Summers”. He is accompanied by his own Golden Quartet/Quintet and by Southwest
Chamber Music. Tonight’s program will feature this massive work.
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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.
And check out SNB
videos here http://www.cbc.ca/snb/video/
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On CJHR 98.7 Valley
Heritage Radio
Thursdays, 8-10 pm
Got The Blues
Pat
Watters is your host for this blues only radio show, now in its 5th year. It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley
and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca
so Ottawa folks
now listen!
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CBC RADIO CONCERTS ON
DEMAND
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Selections from
Canada Live This Week
7pm Mon to Fri on
Radio Two, except for Friday when it is on One and Two...
Note that Friday August 10 will be the last Friday night episode of Canada Live.
Note that Friday August 10 will be the last Friday night episode of Canada Live.
Starting August 17, Nana Aba Duncan will host a
brand new chart show called "The Radio 2 Top 20."
Wednesday, August 8
concert 1: Mavis Staples, recorded at Koerner Hall in Toronto
Mavis Staples has had a career like few others. She began singing professionally more than 60 years ago with her work with her family band, The Staples Singers, lead by her father Pops Staples. The Staples Singers began singing in churches and for community events, but by the time Mavis was out of high school they had graduated to a hit-producing and national touring act. By the 1960s The Staples Singers were at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Fast forward to 2010, which found Mavis Staples in an unlikely collaboration with fellow Chicago resident Jeff Tweedy (best known as the front man for indie rockers Wilco). Together Jeff and Mavis produced the Grammy-winning album You Are Not Alone. This collaboration led to a new interest in Staples' career and introduced her to a new generation of fans. Canada Live caught up with Mavis Staples at Koerner Hall in Toronto where she performed with a blues trio of bass, drums and guitars, backed by a singing group that included Vicki Randle, Donny Gerrard and Yvonne Staples.
Friday, August 10
concert 1: Big Sugar, recorded at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom, October 22nd, 2011
Big Sugar is back! And they're getting back on the Canadian music map in a big way with their first tour since 2003 and a new studio album, Revolution Per Minute. Big Sugar's front man Gordie Johnson and the well-seasoned band were limber and the creative juices were flowing. Mixing reggae, blues, rock, folk, and funk, Big Sugar delivered the goods to the sold out audience. The new tunes are also loose, as groovy as Big Sugar has ever sounded. Gordie and the band were obviously having a good time -- and so was the audience.
Wednesday, August 8
concert 1: Mavis Staples, recorded at Koerner Hall in Toronto
Mavis Staples has had a career like few others. She began singing professionally more than 60 years ago with her work with her family band, The Staples Singers, lead by her father Pops Staples. The Staples Singers began singing in churches and for community events, but by the time Mavis was out of high school they had graduated to a hit-producing and national touring act. By the 1960s The Staples Singers were at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Fast forward to 2010, which found Mavis Staples in an unlikely collaboration with fellow Chicago resident Jeff Tweedy (best known as the front man for indie rockers Wilco). Together Jeff and Mavis produced the Grammy-winning album You Are Not Alone. This collaboration led to a new interest in Staples' career and introduced her to a new generation of fans. Canada Live caught up with Mavis Staples at Koerner Hall in Toronto where she performed with a blues trio of bass, drums and guitars, backed by a singing group that included Vicki Randle, Donny Gerrard and Yvonne Staples.
Friday, August 10
concert 1: Big Sugar, recorded at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom, October 22nd, 2011
Big Sugar is back! And they're getting back on the Canadian music map in a big way with their first tour since 2003 and a new studio album, Revolution Per Minute. Big Sugar's front man Gordie Johnson and the well-seasoned band were limber and the creative juices were flowing. Mixing reggae, blues, rock, folk, and funk, Big Sugar delivered the goods to the sold out audience. The new tunes are also loose, as groovy as Big Sugar has ever sounded. Gordie and the band were obviously having a good time -- and so was the audience.
Lots
of blues available in the concerts on demand section of the CBC Website …
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Sunday, August 19
River
City Junction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
The
Drew Nelson Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Sunday, August 26
Johnny
Russell Band hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, August 31
Jesse Greene Band @ the Black Sheep,
Wakefield QC, 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 1
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @
the Black Sheep, Wakefield QC, 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 8
Wicked Grin @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Myers Brothers Band @ Bass Line
Station, 9:30 pm
Friday, September 14
Soul Obsession @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Monday, September 17
Ball
& Chain & The Wreckers & guests Annual Hank Williams Birthday Bash
@ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
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