05 November 2012

Ottawa Blues This Week - 5 November 2012



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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Sue Foley & Peter Karp
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Thursday, November 8 @ 8:30 pm; tickets $20 advance (plus surcharges)

On the heels of Blind Pig recording artists Peter Karp and Sue Foley's 2010 critically acclaimed and artistically daring collaboration "He Said - She Said" comes their next exciting CD: "Beyond The Crossroads." A high voltage, plank spankin', piano boogyin', slide guitar stompin' blues-rockin' CD that showcases 12 brilliantly crafted and unique original compositions that have become the trademark of these two noted singer-songwriter guitarists.

"Beyond The Crossroads" is a loud celebration of triumph over tragedy, optimism over despair and faith over hopelessness. It delivers on the promise of their groundbreaking, critically acclaimed 2010 song-cycle, "He Said - She Said": an inspired and compelling anthology of original songs, adapted from long distance letters and e-mails the two shared over a particularly difficult and dark period in their lives.

"Beyond The Crossroads" marks the newest chapter in the Karp-Foley collaboration. Recorded in the US and Canada it features their road band, Mike Catapano on drums and Niles Terrat on bass, as well as some old friends and bandmates.

"Beyond The Crossroads is a natural extension of what we started with "He Said - She Said" but it's not based on a concept or correspondence. This time around around we were just focused on writing great songs with common themes. Positivity, renewal, absolution." says Foley.

 "These times are trying - in the heart and in the streets. Restless winds are blowing. It's personal not business. Now is the time to fire up the amps and blow heat." quips Karp.
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ZZ Top
NAC, Southam Hall, 53 Elgin Street
Thursday, November 8; tickets $69.50 to $99.50 plus service charges

The greatest beards in rock ‘n’ roll, otherwise known as ZZ Top, will be in Ottawa on November 8.  The Texas trio of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and the appropriately-named Frank Beard, all members of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, will play Southam Hall in the NAC.  ZZ Top are touring In support of their first album in 9 years, “La Futura”. 
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NAC Presents
Blackie & the Rodeo Kings
Kings & Queens
          with Special Appearances by Matt Andersen, Amy Helm, Mary Margaret O'Hara
          with guests Harlan Pepper
NAC, Southam Hall, 53 Elgin Street
Friday, November 9 @ 8 pm; tickets from $37

Blackie and The Rodeo Kings has organically evolved into one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America, having released six CDs and evolved a feeling of brotherhood manifested in a sense of groove, timbral blend and melodic and rhythmic play that is distinctive, mystical, energizing and constantly evocative.  Blackie and the Rodeo Kings remain one of Canada’s greatest musical treasures.

The Kings & Queens concert pairs the band with some of their favourite female singers and friends. The idea for Kings & Queens was hatched in a rental van at the end of a Rodeo Kings tour. Late one night, on a long drive between Somewhere and Somewhere-else, the band began talking about the various female artists they have had the privilege of working with over the years. What began with a page torn out of a notebook and a lot of interjections like “Hey, what about…” and “Wouldn’t it be great to work with …” has transformed into a whole album featuring these legendary and iconic female voices; one on each of 14 stellar tracks.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Three Times Lucky
CD Release “Down To Texas”
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, QC
Sunday, November 11 @ 4 pm; $10; all ages show, kids 12 & under free

Three Times Lucky, formed in 2009, are a group of experienced Ottawa area musicians who play original blues-based rock music, along with a healthy dose of traditional and newer blues/roots music, including some classics by Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller), Muddy Waters, Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red), Jimmy Reed and Delbert McClinton, although they are not averse to slipping into a Chuck Berry rocker, a Stones tune, a Steve Earle ballad or even adding a bit of a backbeat to a Hank William’s classic like ‘Mind Your Own Business’.

MISSION STATEMENT:
To write, record and perform our original Canadian Rockin' Blues Roots music, hoping to entertain listeners at live venues and on digital media, while maybe at the same time having our music connect and resonate with people and their own individual life experiences.
To relay our own heartfelt and sometimes humorous observations on current and past socio-political issues of Pan-Canadian and Trans-Global concern.
OR... maybe just have a good time playing the Blues.
Simple!
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King Rattler & Double-Double
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street
Sunday, November 11; 6-9 pm; no cover

Hey ya'll...a King Rattler set is in store for you, at The Atomic Rooster, Nov. 11, 2012, at 6:00 pm as we share the stage with Double-Double!...The Snakes back in the Hen House Woot!
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Calabogie Blues & Ribfest Present
“Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues Weekend”
Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie ON
Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10

With such overwhelming response from the 2012 Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues & Ribfest, the team at 101.9 DAWG FM and Calabogie Peaks Resort are proud to present “Calabogie Blues Weekend”.  On November 10th, 2012, blues fans and bands alike will gather at Calabogie Peaks Resort for a night of good music, good food, and good times.
Playing on the night of November 10, Calabogie Blues Weekend welcomes Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers.  Watson is a multiple nominee of Canadian Maple Blues Awards in numerous categories including Best New Artist and Entertainer of the Year.  Deslauriers is also a nominee of a prestigious Maple Blues Award, and winner of the Lys Blues Award for Best Artistic Performance in 2011.
Frank Torres, President of 101.9 DAWG FM says, “This will be the first in a series of blues events at Calabogie Peaks, which include a stay at the resort, an intimate blues performance and much more.  The series will culminate with our annual blues and ribfest in August.  Out festival goers told us they wanted more blues, so that’s what they get!”
After building a solid partnership at the 2011 and 2012 Blues & Ribfests, the Calabogie Blues Weekend welcomes Class Axe Guitars as the title sponsor of the event.  And in following tradition of the summer festival, Steam Whistle Pilsner is proudly joining as beer sponsor of the November 10th Calabogie Blues Weekend.

DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, A SECOND PERFORMANCE BY DAWN AND PAUL HAS BEEN ADDED ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9.
FOR TICKETS, PLEASE CALL 1-800-669-4861 OR VISIT calabogieblues.com
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UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS & BENEFITS
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Night of Blues for Kid Ramos (in memory of Nick Curran) Ottawa
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Monday, November 12 @ 8 pm; FREE ADMISSION


On October 6, 2012 we lost Blues giant Nick Curran (age 35) to Cancer and now it has come to our attention that another blues great, Kid Ramos, has recently been diagnosed with the disease. Cancer treatment in the U.S. is not cheap and we would like to show Kid our appreciation for his influence and talent. A benefit will be held for Kid Ramos at Irene's, Monday November 12. Many of Ottawa’s best blues players will be out sharing the stage trying to raise money for this great cause. FREE ADMISSION!

There are other events happening for the same cause on the same night across Canada. Halifax is the inspiration for this event and many other cities are beginning to follow suit. It is awesome to see Canada's supportive blues community come together and help out a VERY deserving U.S. artist!

The artist Line-up is still in the works, but we have confirmed:
J.W. Jones
Firebelly
Don Cummings
Scotty Doubt
Buck Tingley
The Fat City 8
… and many more to come!!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost) EVERY WEEK
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Al Wood Duo
Big Easy’s Seafood & Steakhouse, 228 Preston Street
Each week on Mondays – 7-10 pm

Live blues from 7 – 10 pm with the Al Wood Duo (Al Wood & Simon Meilleur), a new $10/item tapas menu (main menu will be limited), awesome desserts! and lots of good times.
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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 8 – Don Cummings
            November 15 – Geoff Johnson
            November 22 – Parker Estabrooks
            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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River City Junction
            CD release
Opening – The Damn Truth
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, November 16

River City Junction is a Canadian Blues-Rock power trio steeped long in the tradition of Blues & Classic Rock. A rich blend of old school Chicago Blues, Funk, Motown & Classic Rock, their music forms a very potent sonic cocktail that is raw, organic & uplifting.

When we first started playing so many years ago, we were all enamoured with the idea of being musicians – being in a band. Although we couldn't have known then how far it would go or where we would end up, I'm not sure any of us understood what it is to be a musician as we do now. Music brings us great joy and we've realized over the years that it does so for all of us. It brings us together and dispels the illusion of differences, leaving behind only commonality and unity. It heals, it inspires. It instills hope and faith. It can & has lead many of us through the darkest of times and delivered us up to the light. These realizations have come to mean more than anything to us. We've come to realize that our legacy is not just how many songs or records we leave behind, but how many smiles as well. We've come to realize that our part is only a small one in a much bigger picture. We've come to realize that making someone happy even if just for a short time makes life better for all of us. We've come to realize that we do what we do because we love life, and we love music. And because making you happy makes us happy.
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Music By The Bay Live
Small Club BIG SHOW Concert Series presents 
Colin Linden                                                                ***SOLD OUT***
Upstairs at The Waterfront; 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering
Friday, November 16 @ 9 pm; Tickets: $45, available at The Waterfront or online
            To be placed on the waiting list for tickets, email musicbythebay@rogers.com with your name & phone number along with the # of tickets needed & you will be notified if tickets become available.

Music By The Bay Live 30th show celebration with the man who started it all!
He was eleven years old when he met blues legend Howlin' Wolf from Chicago. The massive fellow took lovingly care of the kid and told him to listen to the music of Charlie Patton and Son House, if he wanted to play the blues himself.  Many years later, in 1999, the Linden-produced “Tribute To Howlin' Wolf“ album was nominated for a Grammy award. On his new CrossCut album, “Still Live“ Colin dedicates a song to the man who had an important effect on him.

Colin Linden is a larger-than-life blues and roots personality, particularly in Canada. A couple of years ago, the Toronto-born artist moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he's feeling on top of the world because he can hear great roots music at every street corner.

Along with Joe Henry and T-Bone Burnett, Colin Linden must be regarded one of today's prominent roots and blues producers. Colin has produced round about 100 albums, projects for The Band, Colin James, Janiva Magness, Bruce Cockburn and others.  Most of all, he's an accomplished, stylish slide guitar virtuoso, playing on more than three hundred releases. He played some of the music in the Coen Brothers film 'O Brother, Where Art Thou'.

He's a musician's musician, performing in a class of his own, often compared with contemporaries like Ry Cooder or David Lindley. Colin is a talented songwriter and a first-rate slide guitar player with a deep, mellow tone. His picking technique is exceptional and sophisticated with unexpected twists and tunings and considered one of the finest slide guitar players, worldwide!

Lori & Paul Murray
Music By The Bay Live
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Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds
Cobourg Legion, 136 Orr Street, Cobourg ON
Friday, November 16; tickets $45

British Blues Legends Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds.
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David Gogo
Neat Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road, Burnstown, ON
Friday, November 16; tickets $25

Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, November 17 @ 10 pm

David Gogo is one of Canada's hardest working blues-rock guitarists, and he has a string of remarkable accomplishments to show for it. Gogo has garnered three Juno Nominations, the Saturday Night Blues' Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, WCMA Musician of the Year, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year.  His 11th release, “Soul Bender”, is adding even more acclaim to an already impressive list and in September picked up the Western Canadian Music Award for Blues Album of the Year.

Soul Bender features outstanding new tracks; some Gogo originals and a few covers that run the gamut of sources and styles (Procol Harum, Elmore James, The Doors, Michael Jackson) but infused with a Gogo twist.  The album was recorded by Rick Salt at Lois Lane Studios, where five of Gogo's previous albums have been recorded.  Every effort was made to capture the feel of Gogo's incredible live shows, and the result showcases Gogo's best guitar and vocal performances ever!  Soul Bender is a sizzling, hard-rocking blues album that is filled with heavy grooves, grit and emotion.

Gogo continues to tour relentlessly, bringing his cutthroat wit and virtuosic blues guitar playing to festivals and headline performances across Canada and the US this summer.  He will continue his blistering tour schedule across Canada and the Europe in the second half of 2012.
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Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown
            Opening – The 24th Street Wailers
Constance Bay Community Centre, Constance Bay ON
Saturday, November 17; doors @ 7 pm, show starts @ 8 pm; tickets $70

Cash bar, food available. 
For tickets, please contact Mike Oatway mikeoatway@hotmail.com
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House Concert with
Johnny Max Band
Alison’s home in Centretown
Sunday, November 18 @ 2 pm; $25

Johnny is a soulful singer whose respect and passion for all types of music is evident. He is also a brilliant entertainer who has audiences thoroughly enjoying each show. Johnny Max has built up a solid reputation as one of those guys who gives 110% and is one of the most action-packed and satisfying entertainers around. Johnny takes to performing like a fish to water, a perpetual motion machine, galvanizing his spicy blend of Stax/Volt, Atlantic, Funk, and Blues into frenzied heights, often propelling himself into the audience’s eager arms.
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OBS Fall Fundraiser
            Firebelly Goes To Memphis
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, November 21 @ 8 pm; $10

Firebelly will represent the Ottawa Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, January 29-February 2, 2013.  Our Fall Fundraiser is our last event of the year and all proceeds from cover charges and the Cigar Box Guitar raffle will help raise funds to cover the band’s expenses for travel & accommodation.  Please mark the date and time on your calendar - it's an early show - and join us for good times with good friends and good blues! 
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Guy Belanger
            CD Release “Dusty Trails”
Greenfield’s Pub, 900 Greenbank Road, Barrhaven
Thursday, November 22 @ 8 pm; $20

Virtuoso instrumentalist and distinguished composer, Guy Bélanger has forged his way to become one of the greats. Following the release of “Crossroads” in 2010, a strong and mature album praised by critics, in October he released “Dusty Trails”, his third and most accomplished album to date.

A celebration of the southern United States’ musical tradition in all its forms. “Dusty Trails” evolves from years of non-stop touring.

From the splendid overture of ‘Morning Lights’ to the souped up ‘The Wild Bunch’, from the New-Orleans second-line rhythms of ‘High Heels Crocodile’ to the moving and picturesque title track, Bélanger skilfully displays the extent of his art.

As well as his loyal bandmates Gilles Sioui and André Lachance on guitars, Guy’s musical friends collaborate on “Dusty Trails”.  Nanette Workman, Breen Leboeuf, France D’Amour and Adam Karch all lend their unique voices, while Antoine Gratton is burning up the Fender Rhodes on the marvelous ‘The Wild Bunch’.

“To me, Dusty Trails tells of the long hours spent on the road, and also the idea of dusting off the harmonica in my own way, and take it for a ride.” - Guy Bélanger
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NAC Presents
          catl
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Thursday, November 22 @ 7:30 pm

Dirty. Sweaty. Fun. catl is a Toronto-based, super high energy, rhythm and blues trio who’s main motive is to get you movin’ and grindin’ on the dance floor.

Influenced by Mississippi Delta blues musicians such as Fred McDowell, Charlie Patton and Son House, catl's sound is pure floor-stomping juke-joint blues.

For over three years catl has packed the Dakota Tavern (Toronto) each month, with loyal fans lining up outside for the chance to wriggle and shake on the dance floor. From their humble beginnings as a house-party band, catl went on to win the 2009 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search, paving the way for them to play other festivals such as the South Side Shuffle, the Kitchener Blues Fest and a prime spot on an outdoor main-stage at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2011.

Having opened for acts such as The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Trash, Andre Williams, The Sadies, and Detroit garage-rockers The Gories – catl still jump at the chance to play their stripped-down sound at house parties and parking lots, doing what they love most: having fun and making people dance.  In April of 2012, catl released their 3rd full length record, "Soon this will all be gone" to critical acclaim.
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MonkeyJunk
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24 @ 8:30 pm

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.
Firebelly, this year’s winner of the Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis band competition, opens the show on Friday, November 23.
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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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Robbie Antone & the Blues Machine
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, 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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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.

November 16 & 17 - FATHEAD
From Toronto - one of Canada's best loved Blues bands for over 20 years led by harmonica/sax player/singer Al Lerman and the great John Mays on lead vocals with Teddy Leonard on guitar, Omar Tunnoch on bass, and Bucky Berger on drums. This band has won 2 Juno Awards & multiple Maple Blues Awards over its career and every player has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at least once. A superb blend of blues R&B, funk and soul.
Proceeds to Friends Of Foley Mountain & Westport Food Bank

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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Ria Reece Band
Wednesday, November 14 @ Le Troquet

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 RETURNS
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street
1ST Saturday of each month – 8:30 pm; $3.00 @ door
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Derek Miller
            Opening The Roosevelts
Lions Club Hall, Kingston ON
Saturday, November 10; tickets $25 (or $20 advance – 613 384-8168)

Guitarist and singer/songwriter Derek Miller is a journeyman musician with eclectic taste and a knack for roots-inflected rock.  Born on the Six Nations of the Grand River, Mohawk Territory, in Canada, Miller became interested in music in his early teens and by the late ‘90s had not only toured with iconic Canadian vocalist Buffy Sainte-Marie, but also garnered Juno Awards for both his debut album, “Music Is The Medicine” and his sophomore album, “The Dirty Looks”, in 2008.

Derek’s latest album, “Derek Miller with Double Trouble” takes us to the heart of Native Americana romanticism.  It uses vintage tones and aesthetics of ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll with a modern twist, telling the story of a mythical man who has a blind moment of insanity and the events that got him to that point.  The development in his newest recordings describes, in a metaphoric way, the trials and tribulations of the artist. 

Derek Miller is a dynamic performer; whether you catch him live or are listening to his studio albums, you can get a real sense of an artist striving for the pursuit of perfection in his work and life.
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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

This month: Saturday, October 20 @ 8:30 pm
Host Band – Mojo Shooter with special guest Sam Hopkins

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, November 11 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
Next week, November 18 – 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 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 7 – Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent jazz releases by saxophonists Coat Cooke, Tia Fuller, Jessica Jones, Donny McCaslin, Kirk McDonald, Jimmy Mulidore, Eric Person, Shuffle Demons, Paul Von Kemenade, singers Laila Biali, Ranee Lee, Loren Halie, Kat Parra, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Carol Suboya, Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet, and arrangers Mark Masters & Drew Paralic.
Next week, November 14 – Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman reviews recent jazz releases by cornetists Josh Berman, Lomberg-Holme, trumpeters Kevin Dean, Marquis Hill, Wadada Leo Smith, clarinetists Anat Cohen, Francois Houle, and pianists Brian Dickinson, Satoko Fujii, Grill/Boudreau/Barrett, Roberto Magris, RJ & Assignment, and organist Greg Lewis.
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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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Canada Live - Radio Two @ 7pm, Monday to Thursday; Friday – Radio One
Guitar Month at CBC Radio

Monday, November 5
concert 1: Matt Mays Session
, recorded in Studio 211 at CBC Toronto
Matt Mays has a new album and a new band. He went away for a while, took a break, travelled the world and got himself together. He came back and recorded an album called Coyote, and it is his best work yet. Matt arrived at the CBC Music studio for this session with a stripped down band: a small drum kit of kick drum, snare and cymbals, and acoustic guitars in place of Les Pauls and Marshall amps for his two guitar slingers, Adam and Jay. Matt of course was rocking' a VOX AC-30 amp; he may have a clause in his contract that states he must be plugged in. But stripped down or not, Matt Mays rocks. But the thing that this stripped down band did do was prove what an incredible guitar player Matt Mays is. With the backing electric guitars replaced with acoustics, Matt's prowess as a guitar player could easily shine. Check out his solo in "Dull Knife" for proof.

concert 2: Matt Andersen, recorded at Maurice Young-Millennium Place in Whistler, BC
Matt Andersen is a blues treasure with a national following. His latest record earned him Maple Blues Awards for Entertainer of the Year, Acoustic Act of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. His dynamic performances and great voice have helped extend his profile beyond our borders to locales such as Australia. Canada Live caught up with Matt Andersen at the Maurice Young - Millennium Place in Whistler, B.C.

Thursday, November 8
Concert 1: Blue Rodeo 25th anniversary
, recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
In March 1987, Blue Rodeo released their debut album, Outskirts. Since that time, the band has gone on to win five Juno awards for group of the year, as well as be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and onto Canada's Walk of Fame. To celebrate their silver anniversary, Blue Rodeo invited some of their close musical friends to join them onstage at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. The exciting and intimate show features guests such as Great Big Sea, Ron Sexsmith, the Sadies, Cuff the Duke, Justin Rutledge, Devin Cuddy, Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson of the Skydiggers, Whitehorse and Oh Susanna performing some of Blue Rodeo's biggest hits, with Blue Rodeo playing the role of backup band.

CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, November 9 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: Blue Rodeo 25th anniversary
, recorded at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
In March 1987, Blue Rodeo released their debut album, Outskirts. Since that time, the band has gone on to win five Juno awards for group of the year, as well as be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and onto Canada's Walk of Fame. To celebrate their silver anniversary, Blue Rodeo invited some of their close musical friends to join them onstage at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. The exciting and intimate show features guests such as Great Big Sea, Ron Sexsmith, the Sadies, Cuff the Duke, Justin Rutledge, Devin Cuddy, Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson of the Skydiggers, Whitehorse and Oh Susanna performing some of Blue Rodeo's biggest hits, with Blue Rodeo playing the role of backup band.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Wednesday, November 14
            The Claytones @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Friday, November 16
            River City Junction CD release @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Saturday, November 17
          Sweet and the Back Beat @ Obsession Lounge
Sunday, November 18
            Open Jam with Firebelly @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Wednesday, November 21
            Capital B & the Lying Bastards @ the Elmdale House Tavern, 9 pm
Friday, November 23
            JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Friday & Saturday, November 23-24
            MonkeyJunk @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC, 8:30 pm
Sunday, November 25
            Open Jam with River City Junction @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday, December 2
            Open Jam with Firebelly @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
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
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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