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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Swamperella
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Saturday, February 23
@ 9:30 pm
After 15 years of partying up crowds at the
Gladstone Hotel, Swamperella has deserved its acclaim as a guaranteed good
time. The eclectic demographic that is attracted to Swamperella’s monthly
events attests to this acclaim. If you don’t think you want to dance, just listening
to the band and watching the crowd is almost as fun. But, dancing or not, you
probably won’t be standing still - the Swamperella sound won’t let you and the
scene will keep you smiling.
The original mandate of Swamperella, ‘to honour the
Cajun music tradition’, has never been compromised. The integrity of the
traditional form and sentiment has always been maintained even as originals and
Zydeco began seeping into the Swamperella repertoire. But there’s nothing
stodgy about this band. The old time flavour stirred up in a brand new pot
makes for a fabulous and rich musical experience and the Swamp-stew just keeps
getting yummier.
Swamperella
is back in the studio, recording our 4th CD featuring current cajun faves and
some rockin' home brewed zydeco.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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JW-Jones & Rod
Williams
Acoustic Duo House
Concert
Sunday, February 24 @
2 pm; tickets $25
Known
as Canada's Top Touring Bluesman, JW-Jones has performed in 19 countries, 4
continents, and has released 7 critically acclaimed CDs, including the new
'Seventh Hour'. Guitar World Magazine
featured a CD called ‘Guitar Masters Vol. 2’ that put Jones alongside guitar
stars B.B. King, Jimmy Page, and Carlos Santana among others, which led him to
an endorsement deal with Gibson guitars.
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.
Rod
Williams, affectionately as Reverend Rod, is a master Harp player and powerful
vocalist. Rod has been performing at local venues since the early ‘90s and has
played alongside the who’s-who of local and international talent. He brings a
passion for the music that is contagious and undeniable! A member of many local
bands, including The Soul Shakers, Broadcast Blues Band, Lil' Al's Combo, more
recently, King Rattler, Wicked Grin, and an acoustic duo, with Ottawa's own
guitar master, JW-Jones.
For
the last couple of years, J-Dub and Rod Williams have been enjoying the
laid-back and intimate vibe of playing together, stripped down, cool blues and
roots music.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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Black History Month Tribute Concert
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, February 23 @ 8:30 pm
Come celebrate the music of Africa, The Caribbean and The
Delta, Reggae, Afrobeat, Ska, Blues
with:
Terry Gillespie, Canada's King Of Roots Music,
Owen Brown (Jamaica),
Trevor Brewster (Barbados)
Wayne Stoute (Trinidad)
Special Guests: Peter Measroch (South Africa), K-Man (Montreal)
with:
Terry Gillespie, Canada's King Of Roots Music,
Owen Brown (Jamaica),
Trevor Brewster (Barbados)
Wayne Stoute (Trinidad)
Special Guests: Peter Measroch (South Africa), K-Man (Montreal)
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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:
February 21 – Mathieu Gagnon
February
28 – Chuck Karn
March 7
– John Steele
March 14
– Niel Barrington
March 21
– Tony & Natalia
March 28
– Scott Amey
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Firebelly
Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303
Bank Street (at MacLaren)
Saturday, February
23, 4 pm
Firebelly is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere
on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass and Mike McNeil on drums. Firebelly recently represented 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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Manitoba Hal
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, February
27 @ 9:30 pm
Manitoba Hal is an accomplished guitarist and
songwriter, but he is best known for his ukulele chops. Hal proves that the uke
can be small but mighty as he pulls out powerful blues riffs and melodies.
Hal uses a looping technology to produce a one-man-band experience, adding subtle but important background beats to his extraordinary ukulele strumming and riffing. Many wouldn’t associate the ukulele as a blues instrument, but Hal takes out all the hula, leaving only room for deep blues to prevail. After his grandfather gave him a uke in ’95, Hal found that it transferred easily from his blues guitar style, complimenting his combination of finger picking and strumming, and gospel vocal style.
Hal uses a looping technology to produce a one-man-band experience, adding subtle but important background beats to his extraordinary ukulele strumming and riffing. Many wouldn’t associate the ukulele as a blues instrument, but Hal takes out all the hula, leaving only room for deep blues to prevail. After his grandfather gave him a uke in ’95, Hal found that it transferred easily from his blues guitar style, complimenting his combination of finger picking and strumming, and gospel vocal style.
A tireless live performer, ambassador for the uke
and all-round great musician.
(Excerpted from article by Peter Hodgson Mix
Magazine May 2012)
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Ottawa Bluebird North 2013
Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Avenue
Friday, March 1 @ 7 pm (doors @ 6:30 pm); tickets $15 advance, $20 at
the door
(tickets
available at Ottawa Folklore Centre)
Bluebird North is an
intimate, interactive musical showcase that brings together some of Canada’s
most inspiring songwriters to share their songs and stories. The Bluebird show is a "songs in the round" type of concert
where all the artists are on stage at the same time and take turns playing
songs and telling stories.
Bluebird
North: Where Writers Sing and Tell is produced by Amanda Rheaume for the
Songwriters Association of Canada.
At this show,
Bluebird North is presenting a diverse group of Canadian song-writing and
spoken word talent in the nation’s capital. Ottawa is proud to present an
amazing group of artists including: Juno award nominated Roxanne Potvin,
masterful story teller and Juno award winner James Keelaghan, Ottawa-based
folk/roots artist John Carroll, and multi-instrumentalist Lyndell Montgomery.
Be sure not to miss the Ottawa performance in this intimate setting.
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Blues in the Schools
Showcase
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Sunday, March 3 @ 4
pm;
By donation: suggested minimum donation of $5
Proceeds to RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
Blues in the Schools program
Each year the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
Blues in the Schools (BITS) program brings together an impressive list of
blues, roots, and folk artist/educators. During the two-week, popular and
well-established program, BITS artists/educators turn the spotlight on the
students they teach and allow them to shine. This year’s BITS
Artist showcase is an excellent opportunity to hear these high caliber
musicians perform in a family-friendly environment, during one great afternoon,
all to support an awesome program! We hope you can join us for the 2013 Blues
in the Schools Artists Showcase!
Featuring a variety of award winning,
internationally renowned blues, roots, and folk artists including: Rick Fines, TJ Wheeler, Sharon Riley, JW-Jones, Drew Nelson, Terry
Gillespie Trio, Brothers Chaffey, Celtic Rathskallions, Amanda Rheaume, River
City Junction, Tyler Kealey and Ana Miura.
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Harry Manx' World
Affairs
featuring Yeshe,
Kiran Ahluwalia, Clayton Doley and Steve Marriner
NAC Studio, 54 Elgin
Street
Wednesday &
Thursday, March 6-7 @ 8 pm; tickets from $45
Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between
the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the
tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique
sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to.
A successful touring performer, Manx has brought his
breathtaking solo shows across Canada and into the USA, Australia, and Europe.
He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert
halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena, lap
steel, harmonica, stomp box, and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into
what has been dubbed “the Harry Zone” with his warm vocals and the hauntingly
beautiful melodies of his original songs.
Manx is a prolific artist, releasing nine albums in a
eight-year span with no signs of stopping. He has received seven Maple Blues
Awards and his mantel shelf also holds honours from the Canadian Folk Music
Awards, Vancouver magazine Georgia Straight, and the South Australia Blues
Society. He received CBC Radio’s Great Canadian Blues Awards for 2007 and his
albums have garnered five Juno nominations.
Blend Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, add a sprinkle of gospel and some compelling grooves and you’ll get Manx’s unique “mysticssippi” flavour. It’s hard to resist, easy to digest and keeps audiences coming back for more.
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Chris Antonik *** SOLD OUT ***
Upstairs at The
Waterfront, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering ON
Friday, March 8, 2013
@ 9 pm; Tickets $35
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.
Featuring
Julian Fauth (keyboards), Andrew Taylor (bass), Chris Chiarelli (drums)
After
thrilling audiences in clubs as a sideman, in 2010, Toronto blues guitarist,
songwriter and singer Chris Antonik stepped out on his own to deliver a
self-titled debut album that took the Canadian and international blues
communities by surprise. It was met with widespread critical acclaim and
significant radio play, debuting at #4 on the Roots Music Report for Canadian
roots music radio play, and at #35 for international blues radio play. It
remained in the top 100 on these airplay charts for over a year.
The
album garnered Antonik a nomination for “Best New Artist of the Year” at the
2011 Maple Blues Awards, which are Canada’s national awards for achievement and
excellence in blues music. The album was also ranked in numerous “Best Blues
Albums of 2010” lists from radio DJs and reviewers in Canada and the US.
Chris
is currently working on his highly-anticipated follow-up album, which will
feature two-time Grammy award-winning vocalist Mike Mattison (The Derek Trucks
Band, Tedeschi-Trucks Band), and multiple blues award-winners Shakura S’Aida
and Steve Marriner (Monkeyjunk) among others. The Pickering audience will get a
privileged sneak peak at the album before it is released in April 2013.
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John Hammond
Victoria Concert
Hall, Cobourg ON
Thursday, March 21 @
8 pm
With a career that spans over three decades, John
Hammond is one of a handful of white blues musicians who was on the scene
at the beginning of the first blues renaissance of the mid-'60s. That
revival, brought on by renewed interest in folk music around the
U.S., brought about career boosts for many of the great classic blues
players, including Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, and Skip James.
Some critics have described Hammond as a white Robert Johnson, and Hammond
does justice to classic blues by combining powerful guitar and harmonica
playing with expressive vocals and a dignified stage presence.
Although he's a multi-dimensional artist, one thing Hammond
has never professed to be is a songwriter. In the early years of his career, it
was more important to him that he bring the art form to a wider audience
by performing classic - in some cases forgotten - songs. Now, more than 30 years
later, Hammond continues to do this, touring all over the U.S., Canada, and
Europe from his base in northern New Jersey. Whether it's with a band or by
himself, Hammond can do it all. Seeing him perform live, one still gets
the sense that some of the best is still to come from this energetic bluesman.
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Terry Gillespie
“BLUESOUL”
CD LAUNCH - 7:30
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Thursday, March 28 @
7:30 pm; tickets $ 22.50
BLUESOUL: The long-awaited Blues Album by Canada’s King of Roots Music – Ottawa’s own Terry Gillespie.
Terry will be accompanied by seasoned musicians Lyndell Montgomery and Wayne Stoute, with special guest Peter Measroch (formerly of the Luther Allison band) on piano. The Toasted Westerns (Jody Benjamin, Ann Downey and Sally Robinson) will be singing harmony.
MC: J-man from 101.9 DAWG FM
BLUESOUL: The long-awaited Blues Album by Canada’s King of Roots Music – Ottawa’s own Terry Gillespie.
Terry will be accompanied by seasoned musicians Lyndell Montgomery and Wayne Stoute, with special guest Peter Measroch (formerly of the Luther Allison band) on piano. The Toasted Westerns (Jody Benjamin, Ann Downey and Sally Robinson) will be singing harmony.
MC: J-man from 101.9 DAWG FM
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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:
Rocket Rached - February 23
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.
DoubleDouble - March 1
DoubleDouble puts a fresh spin on your
blues and R&B favourites. The fundamentals of the blues come through loud
and clear as DoubleDouble presents something old, something new and - most
definitely - something blue. Formed in Ottawa in 2006, DoubleDouble performs at
major venues in the city and surrounding area. With guest Zeek Gross on
saxophone, DoubleDouble gives you a whole lotta rhythm and a double shot of
blues!
Al Wood - March 2
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.
Jesse Greene - 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 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 - $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a
donation to the charity.
March 15 & 16 -
JACK DE KEYZER BAND
From Toronto - Canada's "King Of The Blues" -
singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire. A 2X Juno Award & 7X
Maple Blues Award winner. "The finest Blues guitarist in Canada"
according to the late, great Jeff Healey. This is Jack’s 4th visit
to The Cove and he always rips it up. One of the most popular acts to ever play
the Series.
Proceeds to Easter Seals Eastern Ontario & Habitat
For Humanity
April 19 & 20 –
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND with JULIAN FAUTH
From Toronto - A Blues Super-duo with multiple Maple
Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with
Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at
BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear
the house down” Blues from two of the best.
Proceeds to Westport In Bloom & Westport Library
May 17 - ROBIN BANK$
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 – REGULAR
EVENTS
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KBS Monthly Jam NOTE: There will be NO JAM in February.
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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BLUES BANDS OF
ONTARIO SERIES
The Standeasy @
the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
1ST Saturday of
each month @ 8:30 pm; $3.00 @ door
Saturday, March 2 – Three Times Lucky (Ottawa)
Saturday, April 6 –
Shaun Riley and the Chrome Hearts CD Release Party
Saturday, May 4 –
Lindsay Barr Band (Peterborough)
Saturday, June 1 –
Wicked Grinn (Ottawa)
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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, February
24 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
Next week, March 3 – 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, February 20 – Black Women Jazz Instrumentalists: For our third Black History Month program, an historical survey of
Black Women Jazz Instrumentalists from the 'twenties onwards. Will include Lil Armstrong,
Lovie Austin, Patti Bown, Pauline Braddy, Vi Burnside, Una Mae Carlisle, Alice
Coltrane, Julia Lee, Melba Liston, Amina Claudine Myers and Nicole Mitchell; research
and presentation by co-host Susan Galvin and Ron Sweetman.
Next week,
February 27 – Dudu Pukwana: For our fourth
and final Black History Month program, Ron Sweetman will take us through the
recording career of the amazing South African alto saxophonist Dudu Pukwana.
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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
Wednesday, February 20
concert 1: Eric Bibb, recorded at
Capilano University Performing Arts Centre, North Vancouver
New York-raised,
Helsinki-based Eric Bibb has an amazing cultural pedigree. The son of noted
entertainer and civil rights activist Leon Bibb, godson of Paul Robeson, and
nephew of pianist John Lewis (of the Modern Jazz Quartet), Eric naturally took
to music. Today he is one of the most respected traditional blues performers on
the scene. His resonant, natural voice and compelling guitar playing make it
hard not to be drawn into his performances from the very first note. For this
performance, Eric Bibb is joined by regular collaborator, Grant Dermody on
harmonica.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Thursday, February 28
Capital
B & the Lying Bastards @ Maxwell’s Bistro, 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 9
Ball & Chain and the Wreckers @
Irene’s
Slim Moore & the Mar-Kays @ the
Black Sheep
Bluestone @ the Rainbow
Jeff Rogers @ the Neat Coffee Shop
Friday, March 15
Bearshark @ the Rainbow
Saturday, March 16
John Carroll & the Epic
Proportions & Birdie Whyte @ Irene’s
Friday, March 29
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow
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