27 November 2012

Ottawa Blues This Week - 27 November 2012



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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The 25th Ottawa R&B Festival
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, November 29 – Sunday, December 2; tickets at the door

This year we celebrate Twenty Five years of bringing to the Rainbow, the Ottawa areas many talented Blues Artists. We have had at least 40 shades of BLUE over the years as this years’ line-up demonstrates.  Chicago, Reggae, N’awlins, Cajun, Funk, Soul, Delta, Boogie and Zydeco ….  Some of the artists are new to the scene and some have been plying their art and trade for over 40 years.  So come on down to our yearly reunion with all of our home-grown talent.

25th Ottawa R&B Festival 2012 Lineup
Thursday, November 29 $5
9:30 pm – Roots Movement

Friday, November 30 $10
5:00 pm – Free Matinee with The Frank James Band
9:30 pm – Zydeco Loco
10:45 pm – The Mudboys
12:15 am – Firebelly

Saturday, December 1st $10
7-9 pm – Free Twilight Blues Jam with Melting Pot
9:30 pm – T S Harpoon
10:45 pm – Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
12:15 am – The Maria Hawkins Band

Sunday, December 2 $3
3:30 pm – The Sunday Blues Jam with Firebelly
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Christmas Goose
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Saturday, December 1 @ 7:30 pm (doors open @ 7 pm); tickets $20 (plus taxes & surcharges);
net profits to the Ottawa Food Bank

10th Annual Christmas GOOSE Concert doubles as a CD Release! Local Songwriters support the Ottawa Food Bank!
This isn't a house concert but it has the intimacy and magic of a house concert. It's a fabulous evening ...which is why it’s returned for 10 years!
Follow the GOOSE to the NAC Fourth Stage for the 10th annual Christmas GOOSE Concert, December 1st 2012.
The GOOSE is back to delight audiences with another cast of local singer songwriters to perform original and favourite Christmas and seasonal songs in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. This is our 10th Annual! Come on out and discover why the Christmas GOOSE concert has become a tradition for many. We’re pleased to announce this year’s line‑up, which includes Al Wood, Arthur McGregor, Chris White, Finest Kind, John Hanson, Mary Moore & Marlylise Chauvette, Pat Moore, Terry Gillespie, and Tom Lips. And ... to celebrate the 10th  anniversary, we have collaborated with CKCU to produce a 3rd Christmas GOOSE CD, which will be released at the concert, Dec 1, 2012.
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show entertainment will be provided by the Ottawa Homeschool Choir. This is truly a community event not to be missed!
Background:
What started as a ‘one off Christmas songwriting project by a number of local singer/songwriters turned into a Christmas tradition for many! First it was a way to inspire songwriting, then it was a CD, with a CD release concert where proceeds went to the Ottawa Food Bank. Members of the songwriting community wanted to give back. Now into its 10th year, and 3 CDs later, we are proud to bring once again, a stellar cast to the NAC Fourth Stage.
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Thank You Party
Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street
Saturday, December 1

BIG, BIG PARTY! The Original ELMDALE HOUSE BLUES BAND... aka ‘REDNECK LIMOUSINE’ will be hosting a THANKYOU! to Bruce and Nat Myles for doing a great job in turning the Elmdale into Ottawa's most friendly & fun place to be.  COME ON OUT!  Bid them a fond farewell!  Bill Serson, Mike Lush and Barry Buse hosted the Blues Jam for over a year when Bruce and Nat took over and were the first band to play in the Elmdale ... and had a ball!  YES, it will be a Blues Jam – so we expect to see neighbours, fans, regulars, old friends, new friends and jammers come out!
It's a big ThankYou Party for Bruce and Nat! Oh, and by the way, it’s Bruce’s birthday too!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Ross Neilsen Band
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, November 30 @ 9:30 pm

On September 20, inveterate touring musician, Ross Neilsen headed out on another cross-Canada road trip with his band – something of a fall tradition with Ross.  This trip will introduce new bass player, Jamie Guitar. 
Ross’ new solo CD, “The Shack Up Sessions” is now available. This album was recorded in a shack just outside Clarksdale MS over a couple days in February 2012.
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The 24th Street Wailers
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, December 1; 3-5 pm

The Wailers spent the summer on a very amazing two-month Canada-wide tour and report “… we are happy to have met so many wonderful people!  We are also excited to have experienced so many different parts of our beautiful country!  Canada truly is an amazing place.  Thank you to everyone who came to our shows and to the new fans we have made along the way!  It was a pleasure to meet you and we will definitely see you again soon!”

They’ve just recorded their very first LIVE record … at Halifax’s Home of The Blues, Bearly’s, on November 9-10. Pre-Sale for their “Live at Bearly’s” recording is online!  It’s easy to contribute, with a variety of fun options and new merchandise to choose from!
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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The 16th edition of Virée Blues Boréale presents
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage (Old Hull sector)
Wednesday, November 29 @ 8 pm

Although we, at Virée Blues Boréale like large Blues bands very much, the costs involved in such productions don’t allow us to feature many nor often.   So we are very proud to feature a large, if not the largest Blues ensemble to have performed at Virée Blues Boréale.  This band, a jewel of our region that brings together many of the best Blues musicians around is Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8.

Performing on the Canadian Blues circuit for over 17 years, Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8 started quite differently!   We are all used to the stories of young musicians who pick up a group and work up their way to success through hard persistent work ... but Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8 start up does not at all resemble that!   Indeed, their story starts with two very talented and fearless young musicians who, wishing to step onto the National Capital Blues scene, have gone after a contract ... before building a group!  One of the two big dreamers was working in the biz of promoting the local musicians through the well known Arts Rag, The Xpress; he convinced his boss to hire them for the celebration of the paper’s 2nd anniversary.  From then, they only had to get the musicians!

Within a couple of weeks the band was formed and performances were planned but they felt they needed a gig as a warm up before the anniversary show.   They found another contract and started performing ... before their 1st official show!   That’s the birth of Rocket Rached & The Fat City 4.   Oh yeah, 4 - that was the number of musicians in the group ... but was never to be used again!  That first night, whatever could go wrong did.  The Mighty Popo, the group’s original guitarist, could not make the gig; he called a half hour before showtime to say he was too sick to make it, but not to worry he lined up a sub.  Steve Lauder played the first gig.  And they ended up with 2 horns joining in that night and it was destined to never be The Fat City 4 again.

A few weeks later, at the concert, the group could have been called Rocket Rached & The Fat City 16 … indeed there were some 16 performers on stage, with a full brass section as well as a string section who accompanied the original group.  Since that time the band was always known as Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8 but the actual number always varied for the group is regularly joined by “honourary members” like The Mighty Popo, Tony D, Scott Doubt or Greggor Snedden on guitar, Steve Marriner on harmonica, Andrea Karam for some lyrics, Matt Sobb on drums or Steve Trecarten on tenor sax.  If you’d like to know who are these guys who seem ready to ram every possible obstacle to reach their goals, below is a short resume for each of the 8 members of Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8:

Jed "Rocket" Rached, lyrics, tuba and trombone, is a classic Blues shouter who harkens back to the days of Jimmy Witherspoon and Big Joe Turner.  His warm voice leaves no one unmoved and The "Rocket" is a frontman extraordinaire without equal, who erupts with energy and once on stage it’s both infectious and entertaining.

Rick Rangno, trumpet.  This man is one of Ottawa's most in-demand trumpet players.   Rick was born in the ‘Peg and spent his youth out West.  He graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with a Bachelor of Music degree before joining the Canadian Forces Show Band.

Terry Owen, has been playing for over 25 years on tenor sax.  Terry was proud to play with Queen Bee & The Blue Hornet Band when they were nominated for a Grammy Award.  He has also had the pleasure of playing with a diverse range of artists including the legendary Dutch Mason, Bo Diddley and, most recently with Percy Sledge.  He is also fortunate to have graced the stage with Ottawa’s grandfather of the Blues Larry “The Bird” Mootham,

Sandy Gordon on alto sax is another great musician from Ottawa’s bustling Blues scene; he plays the alto sax with abandon and this has made him one of the best sax players in the business.

Frank "The Professor" Scanga masterfully plays baritone sax and harmonica.  The Professor started playing harmonica more than 20 years ago, sitting in with friends' bands.  He recorded a CD with Mike Elliot and started Fine Fat Daddy with Roxanne Potvin.  6 or 7 years ago, the Professor decided to learn the baritone sax and ended up recording 4 CDs with JW-Jones.

George Prendergast on bass guitar.  The encyclopedia of Blues music, Ampeg’s & Fender P’s, that’s what makes up this bassman.  One of the best and steadfast players who makes Fat City’s rhythm section the powerhouse that it is.  You can ask him any musical question in the Blues.

Buck Tingley on guitar ain't no mama's boy.  Buck hails from the woods of Turtle Creek NB, where liquor and guns often go hand and [sic] hand.  His noticed presence onto the East Coast music scene is now pursued into the Blues world of the Nation’s Capital where his raw and efficient guitar playing has made a mark.

Bill Brennan has been the drummer with Downchild & Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone.  Bill is the originator of the patented Bill Brennan shuffle.  From New Orleans right on thru he’s played all over.

Steve Ridgely, keyboards and piano player emeritus. In his 35 year piano player career, he contributed to recordings and wrote for bands in a wide range of styles from country to Blues, to RnB, rock and swing among others.  His joining in the spectacular Fat City 8 brought in new horizons allowing his creativity to progress further.

This show is not to be missed … Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8 ... or 9 ... or 10 ... or 11!

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost) EVERY WEEK
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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Groovy’s Swinging Thang on Thursdays
Groovy’s Roti Hut, 292 McArthur Avenue
Each week on Thursdays – 6-9 pm

These cats sound good, look good and are about the coolest gig you could pick on a Thursday night. C’mon over, y'all, and get your southern fix right here in Ottawa's East End, every Thursday.
With Brian Downey drums, Winston Groovy Wilson on T bone, Maren Molthan vocals, Brent Weatherall guitar/bass, Kenny Kannwisher upright bass, Sean Duhaime guitar.
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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:  
            November 29 – Sally Robinson
            December 6 – Buck Tingley
            December 13 – Rob Alexander
            December 20 – Jeff Hagerman
            December 27 – John Yemensky

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Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street (at MacLaren)
Once a month on Saturday, 3-6 pm – next show November

Firebelly is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass and Mike McNeil on drums.  Firebelly will be representing the Ottawa Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, January 29-February 2, 2012.
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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.
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Blues and jazz jam at GigSpace
Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Avenue
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
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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.

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
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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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Robbie Antone & the Blues Machine
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday, December 5

Best Blues/R&B 2012 Jack Richardson Music Award winners, 2012 Memphis International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalists and 2011 London Free Press Local Album of the Year winners, Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine gets its sound from the many influences of lead singer and harmonica ace Robbie Antone. Robbie Antone “Wolf Clan,” hails from the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, near London ON.

As a young adult, inspired from his collection of Chess and Sun records, Antone set out on his quest to tame the harmonica and develop his own distinctive tone and sound. Years later, after 3 CDs consisting of his own original material as well as Chicago and Delta style Blues, Antone brings his experience to the studio to produce his latest CD “Red Road Blues”, inspired by his Cultural Heritage and his life experiences. Guitarist Richard Joyce from Toronto, Ontario puts down a strong rhythm and superior quality tone, adding to the Blues Machine’s amazing sound. The Blues Machine’s strong rhythm section consists of Juno Award winning drummer and Trinidad native, Hayden Vialva, a long time friend and ally of Antone’s and Rob Valente from London ON, whose impressive bass playing rounds off the smooth and soulful music of Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine. The Blues Machine’s music is best described as Blues/Rock with influences of Soul and R&B. Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine delivers a diverse blend of musical styles at their live shows, creating a positive energy that embraces the crowd.
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The Weber Brothers
Elmdale House Tavern,
Saturday, December 8 @ 9:30 pm; $10

There are bands for which rock and roll is a lifestyle, and then there are bands for which it is life.  At an age when most boys are still dreaming of rock stardom, the Weber Brothers were too busy working to care. Four sets a night, four nights a week, the brothers perfected their hard-won sound in Maryland dive bars they were often too young to frequent. Inspired by their intense love of Scorcese’s classic concert film “The Last Waltz,” Ryan and Sam sent off a self-recorded demo tape to the legendary Ronnie Hawkins, the elder statesman of rock whose former protégés (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, et al.) went on to reshape the music history as The Band. Duly impressed by the pair's immense raw talent, Hawkins promptly invited them to audition for his storied backing band, The Hawks.

One quick decision and one long van ride later, they arrived at Hawkins’ rural Ontario home, and after surviving the intense musical apprenticeship of his fabled “Rock ‘n’ Roll Bootcamp,” they were in: full-blooded Hawks. Ten years and six self-released albums later, the Webers have spread their wings, shared the stage with icons like Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Leon Russell, Derek Trucks and Kris Kristofferson, and toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
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Jack de Keyzer
            CD Release “Electric Love”
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, December 8

 It's the Autumn of Love!   We are gearing up for a lot of shows and an all  new original  studio recording entitled “Electric Love”, the follow up  2010 Juno winner, "The Corktown Sessions"   A musical powerhouse of Blues, Rock, and Soul.
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MonkeyJunk
The Neat Café
Saturday, December 15     ***SOLD OUT***
2nd show added
Sunday, December 16; $28

MapleBlues nominations are out and MonkeyJunk is nominated in five categories – Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, Harmonica Player and Male Vocalist of the Year (Steve) and Drummer of the Year (Matt). 
Our local boys are touring more and more, so take advantage of the opportunity to see them close to home.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
          - 2012/13 SEASON LINE-UP
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Celebrating its 8th year BOTR has become one of the premier Blues Series in the country. The combination of a delicious buffet dinner and dancing to some of Canada’s best blues bands in the friendly, intimate setting of The Cove has proven to be a real winner. Proceeds from every show go to support different local charities. $38,000 has been raised since the Series started and another $7,000 is expected this year.

It’s another great Line-Up for 2012/13 – a combination of the most popular acts who’ve played the Series previously and some exciting new talent.  The 2012/13 Season starts October 26 and will continue once a month until May (excluding December). There will be a total of 11 shows this year – two-night stands (Friday & Saturday) and singles (Friday only). Most occur on the third weekend of the month. Times are the same for all shows – 7 to 11 pm. Despite increased costs the ticket price will remain the same as last year - $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a donation to the charity.

January 18 - CONOR GAINS BAND
From Cambridge, ON - an incredible young guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the Canadian Blues scene. It’s his first visit to BOTR at The Cove.
Proceeds to Rideau Waterway Land Trust

February 15 & 16 - THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
From Toronto - 6 players from two of Canada's most famous Blues bands – DOWNCHILD & FATHEAD - wow! Chuck Jackson (vocals & harp), Teddy Leonard (guitar), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums). Both bands have won Junos and everyone in the band has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at last once. Are you ready for some Big Time Blues?
Proceeds to Rideau Vista & St. Edwards Elementary Schools

March 15 & 16 - JACK DE KEYZER BAND
From Toronto - Canada's "King Of The Blues" - singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire.  A 2X Juno Award & 7X Maple Blues Award winner. "The finest Blues guitarist in Canada" according to the late, great Jeff Healey. This is Jack’s 4th visit to The Cove and he always rips it up. One of the most popular acts to ever play the Series.
Proceeds to Easter Seals Eastern Ontario & Habitat For Humanity

April 19 & 20 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND with JULIAN FAUTH
From Toronto - A Blues Super-duo with multiple Maple Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear the house down” Blues from two of the best. 
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom & Westport Library

May 17 - ROBIN BANK$ BAND
From Toronto - a dynamite vocalist and 3X Maple Blues Award nominee Robin sings Blues, Soul and R&B equally well with passion, power and clarity. Over the years she’s lived in Chicago, Memphis and Texas playing alongside Blues greats like Sam Myers, Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith and Junior Watson. Now she’s back in Toronto and about to do a new album produced by Duke Robillard who has stated that "Robin Banks has got soul, class and most of all, good taste".
Proceeds to Rideau District Museum

DINNER & SHOW $60; advance reservations required 
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Well-priced accommodation is available at the cove and nearby B&Bs.
More information including links to artists’ websites, YOUTUBE & song samples from each of them can all be found at www.choosetheblues.ca
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS, Kenmore ON.
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16th SEASON – VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
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Rocket Rached & the Fat City &
Wednesday, November 28 @ Le Petit Chicago

Michael Jerome Browne
Wednesday, December 12 @ Le Troquet
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KINGSTON BLUES – SPECIAL EVENTS
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BLUES BANDS OF ONTARIO SERIES
The 24th Street Wailers
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street
Saturday, December 1 @ 8:30 pm; $3.00 @ the door

The Wailers spent the summer on a very amazing two-month Canada-wide tour and report “… we are happy to have met so many wonderful people!  We are also excited to have experienced so many different parts of our beautiful country!  Canada truly is an amazing place.  Thank you to everyone who came to our shows and to the new fans we have made along the way!  It was a pleasure to meet you and we will definitely see you again soon!”

They’ve just recorded their very first LIVE record … at Halifax’s Home of The Blues, Bearly’s, on November 9-10. Pre-Sale for their “Live at Bearly’s” recording is online!  It’s easy to contribute, with a variety of fun options and new merchandise to choose from!
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Conor Gains Band
The Mansion
Wednesday, December 12

From Cambridge, ON - an incredible young guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the Canadian Blues scene.
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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

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
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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, December 2 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
Next week, December 8 – New 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 2012. 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, November 28 – Frank Paul Schubert: We’ll sample four recent recordings featuring German saxophonist Frank Paul Schubert – the Willi Kellers Trio, Frank Paul Schubert & Matthias Muller, Jorg Fischer, Olaf Rupp & Frank Paul Schubert and Frank Paul Schubert & Uwe Oberg.
Next week, December 5 – Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases.
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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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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, December 7
            Sweet & the Back Beat @ the Carleton Tavern
Sunday, December 9
            Open Jam with Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, December 14
            Capital B’s 60th Birthday Party @ Greenfield’s Pub
Sunday, December 16
            Open Jam with Wicked Grin @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Friday, December 21
            The Split (Chaffey Brothers neo-soul) @ Irene’s Pub
            Bluestone – ‘End of the World show’ @ Obsession Lounge
Saturday, December 22
            The Tony D Band @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Sunday, December 23
            Open Jam with Dr Dave @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday, December 30
            Open Jam with River City Junction @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
            Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
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