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MAPLE BLUES AWARDS
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16th
Annual Maple Blues Awards
Koerner Hall, Toronto
Monday January 21
Host Raoul Bhaneja tells you everything you need to know
about this year’s Maple Blues Awards:
The annual gala event, celebrating Canada's top blues
musicians will, as always, feature the popular Maple Blues Band, along with the
finest blues musicians and special guests from across Canada. This show will
feature an intermission mid way and the after party will begin once the awards
have been presented, right in the Koerner Hall lobby featuring Chuck Jackson.
This year's show features performances by Suzie Vinnick, Carlos del Junco,
Steve Strongman, Nanette Workman, Matt Minglewood, The Harpoonist & The Axe
Murderer, Harrison Kennedy and your host Raoul Bhaneja!
Get your tickets Now directly from the Koerner Hall box office:
Get your tickets Now directly from the Koerner Hall box office:
performance.rcmusic.ca/event/maple-blues-awards /
416-408-0208
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CANADA’S BIGGEST
BLUES FAN
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Are YOU Canada’s
Number One Blues Fan?
Do you think you just might be the biggest blues fanatic in Canada? The Toronto Blues Society wants to see why you think so!
Here’s what you have to do: send a photo of what you think best represents something great about the blues. It could be a picture of a prized record collection or a favourite instrument, a snap of you and a local blues hero, the coolest local blues hang out or the best festival you’ve attended. The photo can be new or old.
What do you get? The winning submission will be shown during in the 16th Annual Maple Blues Awards show, January 21 at Koerner Hall in Toronto. And courtesy of The Toronto Blues Society, you’ll receive a most excellent prize pack: a t-shirt, CD and one-year membership
Contest Information and Rules: http://torontobluessociety.com/2012/11/canadas-biggest-blues-fan/
Do you think you just might be the biggest blues fanatic in Canada? The Toronto Blues Society wants to see why you think so!
Here’s what you have to do: send a photo of what you think best represents something great about the blues. It could be a picture of a prized record collection or a favourite instrument, a snap of you and a local blues hero, the coolest local blues hang out or the best festival you’ve attended. The photo can be new or old.
What do you get? The winning submission will be shown during in the 16th Annual Maple Blues Awards show, January 21 at Koerner Hall in Toronto. And courtesy of The Toronto Blues Society, you’ll receive a most excellent prize pack: a t-shirt, CD and one-year membership
Contest Information and Rules: http://torontobluessociety.com/2012/11/canadas-biggest-blues-fan/
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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DAWG FM Christmas
Party
with Three Times
Lucky
TailGator’s
Friday, December 21 @
7 pm; tickets $10
Rock the blues this Holiday Season at the 101.9 DAWG FM
Christmas Party!
Party with the DAWG crew.
Finger food & door prizes.
Call 613-730-1019 or stop by the DAWG Studio, 390 Hunt
Club Road for tickets.
Tickets will NOT be available at the door.
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‘End of the World’
Party
with the Joe Gaspar
Band
Greenfield’s Pub, 900
Greenbank Road, Barrhaven
Friday, December 21 @
9 pm ‘til the end (or 2 am, whichever comes first!); cover $8; tickets at the
door
From
Joe Gaspar:
Greenfields,
the best place in town for sound and lights, honours us to do the ‘End of the
World’ Party, Friday, December 21st.
Come and get your dose of Power-Blues-Rock; better to go down with a loud bang … you know, just in case...
There will be special guests.
Come and get your dose of Power-Blues-Rock; better to go down with a loud bang … you know, just in case...
There will be special guests.
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‘End of the World’
Party
with Bluestone, Crazy
Chester and Brian Jette & the Young Bucks
Obsession Lounge,
1575 St. Laurent Blvd.
Friday, December 21 @
9 pm
Going out with a bang!
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PUB CAROLING
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Pub Caroling – one more Sunday until Christmas
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Sundays – December 23; 4:30-6 pm
The Folklore Centre is hosting Pub Carols for
...oh...at least the 20th year!
It's FREE! We supply books (The Canadian Pub
Caroler) and Lee Hayes (formerly of Malaika and Cantarra) will lead us all in
learning, re-learning and singing these fine old four part carols. We pass the
hat for the Ottawa Foodbank but that, and the beer, are the only charges...and
both are optional!
We have just posted a free download of a pub
caroling from seven years ago (ottawafolklore.com
and look for the link), recorded live by James Stephens and led at the time by
Shelley Posen (if you listen carefully, you can hear him in the bass section!).
It's a very fun sing and, with a pint in one hand
and a songbook in the other, there is no finer way to celebrate Christmas.
Arthur McGregor, Ottawa Folklore Centre
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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:
December 20 – Jeff Hagerman
December
27 – John Yemensky
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Firebelly
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.
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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Ray Montford
Playing songs from his new album “Vintage Is Now”
GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Avenue
Saturday, December 29 @ 8 pm; tickets $17/$20
Ray Montford is one of those rare guitarists, like
Jeff Beck and David Gilmour, who does not consider virtuosity as a means in
itself, and who knows how to make his instrument sing, creating wild and simple
beauty while wringing emotion from every note. Ray recently released his
sixth studio album, ‘Vintage Is Now” (produced by Terry Brown (Rush/Max
Webster/Klaatu) and Ray Montford), an evocative collection of tunes engaging
and inviting the listener into a visceral and melodic odyssey. “Vintage”
is deeply rooted in the guitarist’s distinctive compositional sound and
celebrates his early rock/blues influences while creating a journey of depth
and character.
There is something to be said about someone
having the courage to release an instrumental album in 2012, and looking
to make a dent in the pop-drenched landscape of the music world. Ray
Montford, the virtuoso guitarist and Canada's own aficionado of the 6 string,
has done just that and done it with great style, grace, and conviction.
“Vintage
Is Now” is as beautiful a collection of guitar lead
compositions as it is raw and uninhibited. Picture a journey on a
magic carpet ride over a turbulent and roaring sea while lying
on pillows of silk and down, flying through the white capped
waves. Opium dreams you say? Well, Montford knows exactly how
to evoke these grandiose visions with his flawless playing and keep you in
a state of unencumbered sensory bliss the whole way through.
Could Ray Montford be Canada's own Jeff Beck?
With this gift of an album where so many emotions are touched on throughout,
one has to think he may just be carving out his own path as a guitarist and
letting his playing do the talking. Perhaps no one could ever fill the
shoes of the guitar gods of the past but it doesn't seem that Ray has
set out to achieve this shadow goal. His playing is unique, honest and
still enthusiastic which is rare these days as instrumentals go. His love
for the guitar shines through the music which in essence keeps you, as the
listener, so connected to his playing. Ray's songs become the canvas
of one’s imagination and boldly paint a vision where voice and lyrics have no
place over the roar of one man and his guitar.
Tickets: 613.729.0693 or info@gigspaceottawa.com
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CALABOGIE BLUES PRESENTS ...
THE WINTER BLUES SERIES
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The Winter Blues Series
Calabogie Peaks Resort
NO COVER CHARGE!
Calabogie Peaks Resort is excited to bring back the
Blues this winter with après ski entertainment!
Winter Blues Series Performers:
Wicked Grin - December 28 and 31
Wicked Grin formed in late 2003 around the fierce
vocals and stellar guitar work of Murray Kinsley, driven by the rhythm section
to die for of Leigh-Anne Stanton and Richard Wielusiewicz, and with the
addition of veteran blues man Everard de Souza on keyboards and vocals. Wicked
Grin combines blues, groove, rock and a little funk to give you "Blues
With Bite".
JW-Jones - December 30
Canada's Top Touring Bluesman, JW-Jones is on the
move and has a boundary breaking new CD. On his 7th release, aptly titled
'Seventh Hour', Jones teamed up with multi-Juno award winning artist/producer,
Steve Dawson, to mix the album. His last few CDs have hit #1 on B.B. King's Bluesville
on Sirius-XM Radio in the U.S.A., and Jones continues to win over audiences
across the globe with his high-energy live performances.
Three Times Lucky - January 5 and February 17
Three Times Lucky, formed in 2009, are a group of
experienced Ottawa area musicians offering a combination of classic rootsy
blues rock, with a healthy dose of their own original numbers to boot. So put
on your favorite dancing shoes and come out to a show real soon! Yer
Alternative Rockin' Blues Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Rocket Rached - January 12, February 23 and March 2
A classic blues shouter who harkens back to the
days of Jimmy Witherspoon and Big Joe Turner and he has a growl that will make
women wet. The "Rocket" is a frontman extraordinaire without equal,
who erupts with energy and once on stage it’s both infectious and entertaining.
Jesse Greene - January 19, February 9 and March 9
The Jesse Greene Band, winners of The Ottawa Blues
Society's On The Road To Memphis 2009 and band finalists in The 26th
International Blues Competition. 30 year-old blues sensation Jesse Greene, lead
guitarist and songwriter, fronts her band with deadly guitar chops, a soulful
voice, and songs from the heart.
Al Wood - January 26, February 16 and March 1
Al Wood’s heart-on-the-sleeve vocals,
harmonica-playing and guitar work create a powerful potion on stage and in the
studio. Backed by the talented Woodsmen, the new and original Mood Swingin’
Blues is an emotional Ferris wheel ride where everything goes, everything
grooves and even the “hurtin’ songs” make you feel good.
River City Junction - February 2
River City Junction is a Canadian Blues-Rock band
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.
Al Tambay - March 16
Alain Tambay is a talented, professional musician,
singer and songwriter who has been performing and touring for over thirty
years. Al performs and teaches in the style of blues artists such as Robert
Johnson, Elmore James, Johnny Winter, George Thorogood, Keb' Mo', & Ray
Bonneville. Al is also proficient in the styles of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray
Vaughan.
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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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KINGSTON BLUES –
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Irene Torres and
The Sugar Devils
The Standeasy @
the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, January 18;
tickets $15
With special guests:
Ike Stubblefield, keyboard player for The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The
Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Rare Earth. George Benson, B.B. King,
Ike & Tina Turner, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart,
The Jerry Garcia Band, Boz Scaggs, and The Pointer Sisters just to name a few!
and
Cornell Williams, bass player from the hit TV series Treme
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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
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 23
– OBS DAWG’ON BLUES @ Christmas
Next week, December 30
– 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, December 19 – Fred Hersch Trio: A rare live
performance by the trio of Fred Hersch [piano], John Hebert [bass] and Eric
McPherson [drums] recorded in concert at the Village Vanguard in February 2012.
Next week, December 26 – Best of 2012: Ron Sweetman shares with you his favourite acquisitions of 2012. Are
you ready for Ray Anderson, Louis Armstrong, Elton Dean, Duke Ellington, Bill
Evans, Tia Fuller, Joe Harriott, Chris McGregor, Dom Minasi, Wes Montgomery,
Mike Osborne, Pharoah Sanders, Wadada Leo Smith and John Surman?
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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
Monday, December 17
concert 1: Doc Walker Christmas Concert, recorded at The Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg
Doc Walker is one Canada's best known and best loved country bands. For 15 years they've been building a huge fan base across North America and have picked up a Juno and many Canadian Country Music Awards along the way. The core members of the group come from the small city of Portage la Prairie in Manitoba, just west of Winnipeg. This concert, recorded in Winnipeg while the band was on a cross-Canada tour, featured a set of original Christmas songs and classics. The historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre was just short of a sellout and filled with fans who knew all the words to their songs.
concert 2: A Canadian Indie Christmas, recorded at CBC Vancouver
Two of the west coast's most popular indie bands gathered at CBC Vancouver to perform traditional songs of the season, Christmas covers, and freshly minted songs for the Yuletide. Some highlights? Hey Ocean brought down the house with a guilty pleasure cover of Wham's "Last Christmas", while Mother Mother wrote a new song, soon to become a Christmas classic, called "Hit Er Miss Christmas." Who knew too-cool-for-school indie performers looked so good in red Santa hats. Spirits were high and you'll want to sing along.
Tuesday, December 18
concert 1: Sojourners Gospel Christmas, recorded at Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta
Vancouver-based gospel vocal trio The Sojourners is comprised of Will Sanders, Marcus Mosely, and the newest member, Khari McClelland. For the Christmas season, the Sojourners assembled a set list that included gospel favourites, modern Christmas classics and traditional songs. The audience at Festival Place thoroughly enjoyed the musical diversity of the Sojourners that brought the first blush of the Christmas season.
concert 2: A Very Foggy Christmas, recorded at Hugh's Room in Toronto
Believe it or not, Toronto boasts a bustling bluegrass scene of surprisingly young, dedicated and hot (in a virtuosic way) players. Leading the way for most of the last decade has been a smokin' five-piece known as The Foggy Hogtown Boys. In this concert they set the city's number one roots venue, Hugh's Room, ablaze with seasonal spirit - not to mention fiery pickin' and fiddlin'. Joining this holiday joyride are some very special guests: well-known Toronto roots artists Oh Susanna and Jenny Whiteley.
Wednesday, December 19
concert 1: It's Christmas with the Once
Newfoundland's folk/roots trio "The Once" celebrate the yuletide spirit with their fourth annual Christmas concert at the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John's. The show is a graceful weave of traditional and contemporary folk music with seasonal classics beautifully arranged to feature their spectacular vocals and harmonies. Recently voted Vocal Group of The Year at The Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Once -- Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill -- are joined by special guest Matthew Byrne.
concert 2: Dala Christmas Special, recorded at the National Arts Centre Studio in Ottawa
Meet us under the mistletoe for the exquisitely talented duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, these JUNO nominees have released six albums and toured extensively across North America. This soulful folk-pop duo performed some Christmas music plus some of their favourite original songs, all with their trademark back-and-forth banter.
Thursday, December 20
concert 1: A Not So Silent Night, recorded at Le Theatre Saint-Denis in Montreal
It's remarkable what a mother will do to keep her kids close by, especially when she's trying to keep a beloved family tradition alive. Take for example Kate McGarrigle, who years ago, devised a scheme so powerful yet so simple that her entire far-flung clan gravitates back to Quebec for Christmas dinner each year: putting on a family Christmas concert. Children Rufus and Martha Wainwright are now in the middle of successful music careers and live far away from the village of St. Sauveur, their birth place and past home of generations of McGarrigles. Yet, since 2005, along with Kate's beloved sisters Anna and Jane and cousins Lily and Sylvan, this great Christmas tradition has been established which is presented here for Canada Live. The idea for the show was based on Kate and Anna's 2005 album, The McGarrigle Christmas Hour, and now has now been christened 'A Not So Silent Night' and has become both a Christmas celebration and a loving tribute to Kate McGarrigle, who sadly passed away in January 2010. Kate would be pleased; not only was her scheme successful, but in tonight's version, 27 members of her family and friends got into the act! An impressive lineup that includes Quebecois stars Robert Charlebois, Monique Mercure and Chloe St-Marie. With a portion of the proceeds going to The Kate McGarrigle Cancer Fund, the spirit of Christmas is indeed alive!
Canada Live podcast, released on Thursdays
Thursday, December 20 on the Canada Live podcast
It's Christmas with the Once
Newfoundland's folk/roots trio "The Once" celebrate the yuletide spirit with their fourth annual Christmas concert at the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John's. The show is a graceful weave of traditional and contemporary folk music with seasonal classics beautifully arranged to feature their spectacular vocals and harmonies. Recently voted Vocal Group of The Year at The Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Once -- Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill -- are joined by special guest Matthew Byrne.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, December 21 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: A Not So Silent Night, recorded at Le Theatre Saint-Denis in Montreal
It's remarkable what a mother will do to keep her kids close by, especially when she's trying to keep a beloved family tradition alive. Take for example Kate McGarrigle, who years ago, devised a scheme so powerful yet so simple that her entire far-flung clan gravitates back to Quebec for Christmas dinner each year: putting on a family Christmas concert. Children Rufus and Martha Wainwright are now in the middle of successful music careers and live far away from the village of St. Sauveur, their birth place and past home of generations of McGarrigles. Yet, since 2005, along with Kate's beloved sisters Anna and Jane and cousins Lily and Sylvan, this great Christmas tradition has been established which is presented here for Canada Live. The idea for the show was based on Kate and Anna's 2005 album, The McGarrigle Christmas Hour, and now has now been christened 'A Not So Silent Night' and has become both a Christmas celebration and a loving tribute to Kate McGarrigle, who sadly passed away in January 2010. Kate would be pleased; not only was her scheme successful, but in tonight's version, 27 members of her family and friends got into the act! An impressive lineup that includes Quebecois stars Robert Charlebois, Monique Mercure and Chloe St-Marie. With a portion of the proceeds going to The Kate McGarrigle Cancer Fund, the spirit of Christmas is indeed alive!
concert 1: Doc Walker Christmas Concert, recorded at The Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg
Doc Walker is one Canada's best known and best loved country bands. For 15 years they've been building a huge fan base across North America and have picked up a Juno and many Canadian Country Music Awards along the way. The core members of the group come from the small city of Portage la Prairie in Manitoba, just west of Winnipeg. This concert, recorded in Winnipeg while the band was on a cross-Canada tour, featured a set of original Christmas songs and classics. The historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre was just short of a sellout and filled with fans who knew all the words to their songs.
concert 2: A Canadian Indie Christmas, recorded at CBC Vancouver
Two of the west coast's most popular indie bands gathered at CBC Vancouver to perform traditional songs of the season, Christmas covers, and freshly minted songs for the Yuletide. Some highlights? Hey Ocean brought down the house with a guilty pleasure cover of Wham's "Last Christmas", while Mother Mother wrote a new song, soon to become a Christmas classic, called "Hit Er Miss Christmas." Who knew too-cool-for-school indie performers looked so good in red Santa hats. Spirits were high and you'll want to sing along.
Tuesday, December 18
concert 1: Sojourners Gospel Christmas, recorded at Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta
Vancouver-based gospel vocal trio The Sojourners is comprised of Will Sanders, Marcus Mosely, and the newest member, Khari McClelland. For the Christmas season, the Sojourners assembled a set list that included gospel favourites, modern Christmas classics and traditional songs. The audience at Festival Place thoroughly enjoyed the musical diversity of the Sojourners that brought the first blush of the Christmas season.
concert 2: A Very Foggy Christmas, recorded at Hugh's Room in Toronto
Believe it or not, Toronto boasts a bustling bluegrass scene of surprisingly young, dedicated and hot (in a virtuosic way) players. Leading the way for most of the last decade has been a smokin' five-piece known as The Foggy Hogtown Boys. In this concert they set the city's number one roots venue, Hugh's Room, ablaze with seasonal spirit - not to mention fiery pickin' and fiddlin'. Joining this holiday joyride are some very special guests: well-known Toronto roots artists Oh Susanna and Jenny Whiteley.
Wednesday, December 19
concert 1: It's Christmas with the Once
Newfoundland's folk/roots trio "The Once" celebrate the yuletide spirit with their fourth annual Christmas concert at the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John's. The show is a graceful weave of traditional and contemporary folk music with seasonal classics beautifully arranged to feature their spectacular vocals and harmonies. Recently voted Vocal Group of The Year at The Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Once -- Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill -- are joined by special guest Matthew Byrne.
concert 2: Dala Christmas Special, recorded at the National Arts Centre Studio in Ottawa
Meet us under the mistletoe for the exquisitely talented duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, these JUNO nominees have released six albums and toured extensively across North America. This soulful folk-pop duo performed some Christmas music plus some of their favourite original songs, all with their trademark back-and-forth banter.
Thursday, December 20
concert 1: A Not So Silent Night, recorded at Le Theatre Saint-Denis in Montreal
It's remarkable what a mother will do to keep her kids close by, especially when she's trying to keep a beloved family tradition alive. Take for example Kate McGarrigle, who years ago, devised a scheme so powerful yet so simple that her entire far-flung clan gravitates back to Quebec for Christmas dinner each year: putting on a family Christmas concert. Children Rufus and Martha Wainwright are now in the middle of successful music careers and live far away from the village of St. Sauveur, their birth place and past home of generations of McGarrigles. Yet, since 2005, along with Kate's beloved sisters Anna and Jane and cousins Lily and Sylvan, this great Christmas tradition has been established which is presented here for Canada Live. The idea for the show was based on Kate and Anna's 2005 album, The McGarrigle Christmas Hour, and now has now been christened 'A Not So Silent Night' and has become both a Christmas celebration and a loving tribute to Kate McGarrigle, who sadly passed away in January 2010. Kate would be pleased; not only was her scheme successful, but in tonight's version, 27 members of her family and friends got into the act! An impressive lineup that includes Quebecois stars Robert Charlebois, Monique Mercure and Chloe St-Marie. With a portion of the proceeds going to The Kate McGarrigle Cancer Fund, the spirit of Christmas is indeed alive!
Canada Live podcast, released on Thursdays
Thursday, December 20 on the Canada Live podcast
It's Christmas with the Once
Newfoundland's folk/roots trio "The Once" celebrate the yuletide spirit with their fourth annual Christmas concert at the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John's. The show is a graceful weave of traditional and contemporary folk music with seasonal classics beautifully arranged to feature their spectacular vocals and harmonies. Recently voted Vocal Group of The Year at The Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Once -- Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill -- are joined by special guest Matthew Byrne.
CBC Radio 1 broadcast, Fridays at 2:05 pm
Friday, December 21 on CBC Radio 1
concert 1: A Not So Silent Night, recorded at Le Theatre Saint-Denis in Montreal
It's remarkable what a mother will do to keep her kids close by, especially when she's trying to keep a beloved family tradition alive. Take for example Kate McGarrigle, who years ago, devised a scheme so powerful yet so simple that her entire far-flung clan gravitates back to Quebec for Christmas dinner each year: putting on a family Christmas concert. Children Rufus and Martha Wainwright are now in the middle of successful music careers and live far away from the village of St. Sauveur, their birth place and past home of generations of McGarrigles. Yet, since 2005, along with Kate's beloved sisters Anna and Jane and cousins Lily and Sylvan, this great Christmas tradition has been established which is presented here for Canada Live. The idea for the show was based on Kate and Anna's 2005 album, The McGarrigle Christmas Hour, and now has now been christened 'A Not So Silent Night' and has become both a Christmas celebration and a loving tribute to Kate McGarrigle, who sadly passed away in January 2010. Kate would be pleased; not only was her scheme successful, but in tonight's version, 27 members of her family and friends got into the act! An impressive lineup that includes Quebecois stars Robert Charlebois, Monique Mercure and Chloe St-Marie. With a portion of the proceeds going to The Kate McGarrigle Cancer Fund, the spirit of Christmas is indeed alive!
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, December 28
Jivewires @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
The B-Sides @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Saturday, December 29
Mighty Popo @ the Black Sheep Inn, 8
pm
Sunday, December 30
Open Jam with River City Junction @
the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Brian
Downey @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Maria Hawkins Annual Pre-New Year’s
Party @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Friday, January 11
Back Talk Organ Trio with Iyono Ede
@ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, January 19
John Carroll & the Epic
Proportions, Birdie Whyte @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
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