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MAPLE BLUES AWARDS – VOTE
NOW!
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The Toronto Blues Society will be celebrating the 17th annual
Maple Blues Awards by honouring nationally and internationally recognized
Canadian blues artists from across the country on January 20, 2014. The
nominees are recognized both for their talent as well as their contribution to
the growing Canadian blues music scene.
Montreal’s Queen of the Blues Dawn
Tyler Watson and Ottawa’s JW-Jones, both accomplished and
internationally recognized blues artists, are set to take command of the
"blues goes uptown" not-to-be-missed night out.
Watson and Jones will both
perform at the upcoming 17th annual Maple Blues Awards gala on January 20, 2014
at Koerner Hall in Toronto. The Maple Blues Awards is Canada’s national blues
celebration, recognizing outstanding musical achievement and gathering blues
musicians and music fans from across the country each year.
The January 20th gala event is
considered to be the premier blues event of the year. Tickets for the
not-to-be-missed Maple Blues Awards, held at The Royal Conservatory's Koerner
Hall in Toronto, are on sale now for $35 - $65 and can be purchased at the
Weston Family Box Office, located in the TELUS Centre for Performance and
Learning at 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, by phone at (416) 408-0208 or
online at https://tickets.rcmusic.ca/public.
Ottawa, Ontario trio MonkeyJunk
lead the way with nominations in six categories, Toronto’s The 24th Street Wailers and
Yukon-based bluesman Brandon Isaak
each with three. Quebec blues
artists are well represented with nominations for Nanette Workman, Ben Racine, Dawn Tyler Watson, Paul Deslaurier
and Guy Bélanger to name a few.
British Columbia’s thriving blues scene is represented with nominations for The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer,
James “Buddy” Rogers, David Vest,
David Gogo and Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne.
Voting is open through midnight Pacific Standard Time on December 7,
2013. Blues fans can cast their votes online at www.mapleblues.ca.
The 17th Annual Maple Blues Awards Nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
The 24th Street Wailers
MonkeyJunk
Shakura S'Aida
Steve Strongman
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer
Electric Act of the Year
The 24th Street Wailers
Bill Durst
David Gogo
MonkeyJunk
Soulstack
Acoustic Act of the Year
Brandon Isaak
Dawn Tyler Watson and Paul Deslauriers
Harrison Kennedy
Little Miss Higgins
Michael Jerome Browne
Male Vocalist of the Year
Bob Walsh
Charlie A'Court
Donald Ray Johnson
Harrison Kennedy
Jim Byrnes
Female Vocalist of the Year
Angel Forrest
Dawn Tyler Watson
Layla Zoe
Shakura S'aida
Treasa Levasseur
New Artist or Group of the Year
Brant Parker Blues
Band
Declan O'Donovan
Denis Viel
James “Buddy” Rogers
The Mackenzie Blues
Band
Recording/Producer of the Year
All Frequencies - MonkeyJunk - Stony Plain
East Meets Vest - David Vest - Ark-O-Matic (co-produced by Gary Kendall)
Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right - Julian Fauth - Electro-Fi
Mother Tongue Blues - Angel Forrest - Morningstar
One of A Kind - Ben Racine Band - Iguane
B.B. King International Artist of the Year
James Cotton
Dr. John
Mavis Staples
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Trampled Under Foot
Guitarist of the Year
David Gogo
Kevin Breit
Paul Deslauriers
Steve Strongman
Tony D
Harmonica Player of the Year
Carlos Del Junco
David Rotundo
Guy Belanger
Shawn Hall
Steve Marriner
Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year
David Vest
Graham Guest
Julian Fauth
Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne
Lance Anderson
Horn Player of the Year
Al Lerman
Chris Whiteley
Frank Thiffault
Jon Wong
Shirley Jackson
Drummer of the Year
Bucky Berger
Chris Nordquist
Dave King
Sam Harrisson
Tom Bona
Bassist of the Year
Alec Fraser
Gary Kendall
Keith Picot
Omar Tunnoch
Russell Jackson
Songwriter of the Year
Brandon Isaak
Charlie A'Court
Harrison Kennedy
Julian Fauth
MonkeyJunk - Steve Marriner, Matt Sobb and Tony Diteodoro
Blues With A Feeling Award
(Lifetime Achievement)
(Lifetime Achievement)
Alec Fraser
Michael Jerome Browne
Danny Brooks
Ellen McIlwaine
Joe Murphy
Ken Whiteley
Michael Fonfara
Stephen Barry
Tom Lavin
Brent Parkin
Bob Walsh
Jim Zeller
Nanette Workman
Theresa Malenfant
John Dickie
Michael Jerome Browne
Danny Brooks
Ellen McIlwaine
Joe Murphy
Ken Whiteley
Michael Fonfara
Stephen Barry
Tom Lavin
Brent Parkin
Bob Walsh
Jim Zeller
Nanette Workman
Theresa Malenfant
John Dickie
(exerpt from
Toronto Blues Society press release – Sarah French Publicity)
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OTTAWA ROCKS!
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Ottawa Rocks!
James Barleman Centre,
Gallery 112, 100 Tallwood Drive
October 15 to December 7
Monday
to Friday 9 am - 4 pm; Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; free admission
Experience the untold story of Ottawa’s rock music history by visiting
the Ottawa Rocks! exhibition. This exhibit showcases the people, places and
sounds that have made Ottawa one of Canada’s premier music scenes over the past
six decades. Be moved by the history of Ottawa’s diverse music!
Presented by the City of Ottawa Archives
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Ray Bonneville
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, November 20 @ 8
pm; tickets $20
Cabaret la Basoche, 120 rue
Principale, Gatineau
Thursday, November 21 @ 8
pm; tickets $30
Many of those familiar with Red House recording artist Ray Bonneville
know that he is a hard driving, blues influenced, song and groove man who often
writes about people who live on the fringe of society. Ray’s vibe is loose and
soulful. With a greasy guitar style, horn-like harmonica phrasing, smoky vocal
style and pulsing foot percussion he immediately rivets audiences. His solo
performance fills a concert hall with all the sound layering and drama of a
full band. The consummate, driven professional, Ray plays more than one
hundred and fifty shows a year across the US, Canada and Europe. He has a
loyal, enthusiastic fan base wherever he goes.
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Ottawa Blues Dance Workshop Weekend
with
Dexter Santos
Friday to Sunday, Saturday, November 22-24
This is the first in a series of
events and classes specifically designed to bring your blues dancing to new
heights. The goal is to take you and the Ottawa blues scene and put it firmly
on the North American map where it belongs! For that, we are bringing in one of
blues biggest and best teachers - Dexter Santos! http://www.dextersantos.com/
Schedule
Friday night: Optional dance at the Rainbow Bistro.
JW Jones will be playing. $10 for event participants if ticket purchased
through us, otherwise, $15 at the door.
Saturday classes – 11-4:30 (with lunch break)
Ottawa dancers, these are designed for you! Our
experienced Helpers will be there just for you!
Saturday night dance: intimate dance 9pm-1am
Sunday classes – 11:45am-4:15pm (with lunch break)
Helpers, these classes will
be just for you. A tasty grab bag hand picked by Dexter to say thank you.
Registration is open at https://sites.google.com/site/redmapleblues/
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House Concert / Wine & Cheese
with
Jim Henman
Aylmer QC
Saturday, November 23 @ 7:30 pm; $25
For details please contact
Dave Brennan at elwood66@videotron.ca
Somewhere between the rhymthic yodeling of “The Singing Brakeman”,
Jimmie Rodgers and the flavourful grooves of ragtime guitarist/singer, Blind
Blake lies the roots of Jim Henman’s musical beginnings. Writing his first
tune, at age 12, Jim spent much of his youth strumming a Stella acoustic guitar
on the sandy shores of Clam Harbour, Nova Scotia. By the mid-‘60s, Jim, with
high school friends Myles Goodwyn, Greg Stephen, Dave Dodsworth & Doug
Grace started the top 40 band, “Woodies Termites”. Jim and Myles went on to
co-found the Canadian rock band, April Wine, in the fall of 1969 with Jim’s
cousins, David and Ritchie Henman. Jim,
David and Ritchie, along with George Mack , had formed the band
Prism from late 1968 until summer 1969. April Wine moved to Montréal in
1970, signing with Aquarius Records.
Shortly after the
release of their debut album in 1971, Jim decided to leave the band, moving
back to the East Coast to start a family and pursue a career in Medical
Technology. While his career as a professional musician may have been put on
hiatus, Jim remained connected to the musical community in Halifax, continuing
to write music and performing locally. Jim officially re-emerged
onto the East Coast music scene in the ‘90s.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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DAWG FM, Class
Axe Guitars &
Calabogie Peaks Resort present
November Blues
Weekend at
Calabogie Peaks
Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Road, Calabogie ON
Advance
tickets only $25
Packages starting from $99/night, includes hotel room and 2 tickets.
Packages starting from $99/night, includes hotel room and 2 tickets.
Additional tickets
may be purchased with hotel reservation.
Call
1-800-669-4861 or email peaks@calabogie.com
to book today!
http://www.calabogie.com/events/november-blues-weekend.html#.Um1qmlPeu7s
Jack de Keyzer
Saturday,
November 23
Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno
(Canada's Grammy) and 7X
Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer,
song writer and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the
scene today. The British born, Canadian resident’s career has
spanned over three decades. De Keyzer has released 7 CDs and 1 DVD as a
leader and appeared as a session guitarist on hundreds of recordings. As a
session guitarist he has appeared with many artists including Etta James, Otis Rush, John
Hammond Jr., Ronnie Hawkins, Duke Robillard, Robert Gordon, Willy Big Eyes
Smith, Bo Diddley & Blue Rodeo. Jack de Keyzer’s songs have also appeared in video; rock &
blues radio charts; other artists CDs (Prairie
Oyster's Platinum CD Everyone Knows); TV soundtracks and in
Motion Pictures.
In 2010 and 2003 de Keyzer was awarded
Canada's highest musical honour the Juno award
for Blues Album of the Year,
for "The Corktown Sessions" (2010) and "6 String
Lover" (2003). In addition to the Juno, de
Keyzer has won 7 Maple Blues Awards and in 2007 won the International Songwriting
Competition's first place for the song
"That's the Only Time". Jack's most recent accolades came
from two very Canadian institutions. First, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's son Ben
received a guitar lesson from Jack at the request of Canada's first lady Laureen Harper at the Prime
Minister's residence in January of 2009. Jack was also awarded Great Canadian Blues Artist
of the year from a poll of CBC radio listeners in 2009.
Jack de Keyzer's latest CD “Electric Love” was nominated for
the 2013 Juno Blues Recording of
the Year. Performing across Canada and
internationally over 180 shows per year, Jack de Keyzer is a masterful,
electric blues guitarist, soulful singer and song writer of the first
order.
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BLUESOUL Tour Continues
Terry Gillespie
Terry Gillespie
CD release
Blacksheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Sunday, November 24 @ 4 pm; cover $10
The show will feature the full band: Terry Gillespie (vocals, guitar and harmonica), Peter Measroch (piano and organ), Lyndell Montgomery (bass and fiddle) and Wayne Stoute (drums and percussion).
The show will feature the full band: Terry Gillespie (vocals, guitar and harmonica), Peter Measroch (piano and organ), Lyndell Montgomery (bass and fiddle) and Wayne Stoute (drums and percussion).
Dancing strongly encouraged.
“BLUESOUL”, featuring Peter Measroch on piano and organ, was released Sept 2, currently has coast-to-coast airplay across Canada and is making inroads into the USA and Europe.
Canada Roots Radio Airplay Chart - #8 For the Week of September 27, 2013
Roots Radio Airplay Chart USA - #26 this week - #47 last week
http://terrygillespie.ca/
“BLUESOUL”, featuring Peter Measroch on piano and organ, was released Sept 2, currently has coast-to-coast airplay across Canada and is making inroads into the USA and Europe.
Canada Roots Radio Airplay Chart - #8 For the Week of September 27, 2013
Roots Radio Airplay Chart USA - #26 this week - #47 last week
http://terrygillespie.ca/
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Songwriters for the
Community
Peace, Love &
Understanding
Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank
Street
Thursday, November 21 @ 9
pm; tickets $25
John Allaire, international award-winning singer songwriter collaborates
with gifted artists including Shawn Tavenier (Silver Creek), Ken Workman,
Shannon Rose, Lynne Hanson, Jill Zmud, Al Wood, John Carroll, Jeff Tanguay,
Terry McLeish, Andrea Simms-Karp.
Join us for an extraordinary night of original music and stories, from
our hearts to yours.
In support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation
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Thursday, November 21
Dan
Deslauriers @ the Mill Street Brew Pub, 8-11 pm
Friday, November 22
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
John Carroll & the Epic Proportions @ the Black
Sheep Inn, Wakefield
Saturday, November 23
Zydeco Loco @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Sweet & the Back Beat @ the Carleton Tavern, 9:30
pm
Sunday, November 24
River City Junction host the Open Jam @ the Rainbow,
4-7 pm
The Drew Nelson Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Terry Gillespie CD Release @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield
Firebelly @ Les Brasseurs du Temps, Gatineau
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A LITTLE JAZZ?
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Bryn
Roberts
GigSpace,
Alcorn Music Studios, 953
Gladstone Avenue
Thursday,
November 21 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
Bryn Roberts
Quartet. Seamus Blake – saxophones, Matt Penman – bass, Jochen Rueckert –
drum, Bryn Roberts – piano. New York composer and pianist Bryn Roberts is
on tour with their CD release “Fables”.
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Jamie Baum Quintet
GigSpace,
Alcorn Music Studios, 953
Gladstone Avenue
Saturday,
November 30; two shows 7 pm and 9 pm; tickets $20
The Jamie Baum
Quintet with special guest and Canadian treasure, Jane Bunnett, come to The
GigSpace as part of a tour to celebrate the release of her 5th CD (Sunnyside
Records). Two shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM. $20 Advance purchase highly
recommended!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS (almost) EVERY
WEEK
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Al
Tambay
Bassline
Pub & Eatery, 2557 Baseline Road
Every
Tuesday, 8-11 pm; no cover
Al plays here every Tuesday … and sometimes he invites one of his
friends to join him.
Check out the food … Al really likes the wraps!
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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette (The
Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 pm
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Solo Piano Wednesdays with
Jeff Rogers
Fat Tuesdays, 62 York
Street
Wednesdays, 7 pm
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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 21 – Luke Ambridge
November 28 – Jason
& Caroline
December 5 – Terry
Gillespie
December 12 – Al
Wood
December 19 – Jeff
Hagerman
December 26 – Chuck
Karn
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Jeff Rogers
RARE Restaurant & Bar,
570 Kanata Avenue
Thursdays, 6-10 pm
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Firebelly
Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank
Street (at MacLaren)
Saturdays, once a month
Firebelly is Mathieu Gagnon on harmonica, Fredy Carriere on guitar, Dan
Grewal on bass and Mike McNeil on drums.
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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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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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SOMETHING A LITTLE
DIFFERENT …
BUT WITH A BLUES CONNECTION
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HAMLET SOLO
NAC Studio, 53 Elgin Street
Tuesday, November 12 to
Saturday, November 23
You’ve never seen Hamlet quite like this! Shakespeare’s
tragedy is performed by award-winning actor Raoul Bhaneja, playing all 17 roles
himself. This sparse, focused production – a hit in the UK and New York –
brings out all the majesty and meaning in the language and the complexity of
the play. HAMLET (solo) is a dynamic and stunning virtuoso
performance. Pure and potent, clear and contemporary... it’s utterly
thought-provoking theatre!
The Blues connection: Yes, this is the very same harmonica and guitar
playing, singing, songwriting Raoul Bhaneja who fronts Raoul & the Big
Time.
SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Steve Strongman
Music by the Bay Live at Annandale, 221 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Friday, November 29; tickets $45
JUNO Winner Steve Strongman “…. an electrifying performer whose stage
presence is second to none, a fantastic vocalist, and a guitarist of awesome
technique and artistry.”
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David Gogo
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, November 30
As one of Canada's hardest working and most
prolific blues guitar virtuosos, David Gogo has amassed a worldwide fanbase and
an impressive list of accomplishments. He has earned four JUNO nominations, the
2012 Western Canadian Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year, the CBC
Saturday Night Blues' Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to
the blues in Canada, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the
Year. In March 2013, he performed as the supporting act for blues legend B.B. King for the third time in his
career, this time at the Port Theatre in Gogo's hometown of Nanaimo, BC.
Before writing and recording his latest
album, “Come
On Down”, Gogo took a pilgrimage along the Blues Trail starting in
Memphis and traveling through Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama. Highlights of
his southern adventure included sitting in with local musicians at The Shack Up
Inn, Ground Zero, and Red's in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He appeared as a guest
on Sonny Payne's renowned ‘King
Biscuit Radio Hour’, and toured the legendary Fame, Sun, Stax, and
Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios. Gogo also traveled to towns mentioned in
Robert Johnson songs, poured bourbon on Johnson's grave, and even went down to
Rosedale with his rider by his side, as those famous ‘Crossroads’ lyrics proclaim.
Inspired by his journey through the
birthplace of the blues, Gogo wrote six original tunes and combined them with
six reinvented yet classic covers to create a new album that not only honours
traditional blues but also gets you dancing with some good old gritty rock and
roll. “Come
On Down” takes you to a place where Robert Johnson meets the Rolling
Stones and Fleetwood Mac meets Ray Charles. It's a wild ride that Gogo
navigates with ease, ingenuity and style.
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2013 Huron
Carol Concert
The Shenkman Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans
Monday, December 2 @ 8 pm; tickets $55, VIP $105
Join Tom Jackson, George Canyon and friends for an unforgettable
evening of music for a good cause presented by Country 101.1.
Christmas is a wonderful time of peace, harmony, optimism, and good will
towards others. So it is in that spirit that the annual Huron Carole concert
series returns this year with its national tour to help raise funds and
awareness for Canada’s hungry. With over 18 stops throughout the country and an
assortment of high quality musical talent including George Canyon, One More
Girl, Beverley Mahood and Shannon Gaye, founder
Tom Jackson’s call to end hunger is ready to be
heard once again in communities large and small, near and far.
For more information, go to www.shenkmanarts.ca/promo or call
613-580-2700.
Tickets are on sale now with proceeds going to The
Ottawa Food Bank.
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Leon Redbone
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245
Centrum Boulevard, Orleans
Wednesday, December 4 @ 8
pm; tickets $41.25
Back by popular
demand! Leon Redbone first performed at Shenkman Arts Centre in late 2011 to a
hall that sold out practically overnight. No surprise there, since he has for
decades remained so musically resonant and personally elusive. Don’t miss this
show!
Redbone’s career first gained momentum in the early ‘70s when Bob Dylan sought him out at the Mariposa Folk Festival. In a Rolling Stone interview, Dylan mentioned that if he ever started a label, Redbone would be the first artist he wanted to record. Most folks were introduced to the man during his network debut on Saturday Night Live in 1976, where he showcased his indelible version of “Walkin’ Stick.” In a year typified by amplified arena rock, Redbone’s intimate, low-key delivery proved to be a jolting antonym. Since then he’s played numerous talk shows, and functioned as a favorite guest of Johnny Carson.
If there is one common element to Redbone’s diverse music it’s his mastery of his acoustic guitar. It is easy to get lost in his stage exploits (which often gravitate between vaudeville and performance art) and overlook what a truly fine player he is – finger picking with a ragtime bounce of jumping between chords with the grace of a hurdler. (Maybe the analogy should be with the grace of a card shark, because he makes it look so effortless it can often be deceiving.)
Redbone’s career first gained momentum in the early ‘70s when Bob Dylan sought him out at the Mariposa Folk Festival. In a Rolling Stone interview, Dylan mentioned that if he ever started a label, Redbone would be the first artist he wanted to record. Most folks were introduced to the man during his network debut on Saturday Night Live in 1976, where he showcased his indelible version of “Walkin’ Stick.” In a year typified by amplified arena rock, Redbone’s intimate, low-key delivery proved to be a jolting antonym. Since then he’s played numerous talk shows, and functioned as a favorite guest of Johnny Carson.
If there is one common element to Redbone’s diverse music it’s his mastery of his acoustic guitar. It is easy to get lost in his stage exploits (which often gravitate between vaudeville and performance art) and overlook what a truly fine player he is – finger picking with a ragtime bounce of jumping between chords with the grace of a hurdler. (Maybe the analogy should be with the grace of a card shark, because he makes it look so effortless it can often be deceiving.)
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Steve Hill
NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30 pm
Steve Hill got an early start as a professional guitar player at
the age of 16. By the time he was 20 he was already doing more than 200
gigs a year, which lead to the success of his first album in 1997. The
album was voted Best Canadian Debut Recording by Vancouver’s Real Blues
magazine who also proclaimed Hill to be the best young Blues guitar player in
North America!
In 2012, Hill revisits the blues with the album “Solo Recordings Volume
1″. Probably his rawest album ever, it
features Hill not only on guitar and vocals, but also on bass drum, hi-hat,
shakers and whatever he can do with his feet at the same time that he plays
guitar and sings! Recorded live in the studio (with NO overdubs), it’s the
sound of a man that has lived through a lot. 15 years after his first album,
you can hear and feel a maturity that can only exist out of experience. Steve
Hill “Solo Recordings Volume 1” proves once and for all that Hill is one of the
best guitar players in North America, and a great singer-songwriter as well.
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4th Annual Christmas Gospel Celebration
with
Rev. Ernie Cox
NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Friday & Saturday, December 13-14 @ 7:30 pm;
tickets $35 (HST included)
Rev. Ernie Cox comes back to the NAC’s 4th stage for two nights of
fabulous gospel music on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14 at
7:30.
We're taking
advantage of the more intimate 4th stage for our annual December gospel
celebration. We have Ernie on piano & vocals, along with some of Ottawa’s
best musicians on drums, bass and guitar, including Don Cummings on the Hammond
B3. As well, we welcome the return of NYC-based sax player and arranger
Michael Webster, and the sweet & soulful sounds of the London Trio Plus —
seven singers, renowned as Ottawa’s best gospel vocal group. And again, we’re
thrilled to have Iyono Ede with us as special soloist, who delights every crowd
with her bluesy and soulful gospel renditions. Bring your friends and get a
table together — it's going to be another unforgettable evening.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street
Tuesday, December 17 @ 7 pm
and
Victoria Hall, Cobourg ON
Friday, December 20 @ 8 pm
A special 10th
anniversary presentation of the holiday favourite "Creole Christmas".
- Mark Braud – trumpet
- Charlie Gabriel – clarinet/alto sax
- Clint Maedgen – tenor sax
- Freddie Lonzo – trombone
- Rickie Monie – piano
- Joe Lastie – drums
- Ronell Johnson – tuba
- Ben Jaffe – tuba
One of the most important bands of our time, for nearly fifty years, the
Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been travelling the globe, bringing the joy of
traditional New Orleans Jazz to music fans around the world. Whether performing
at prestigious centres like Symphony Hall in
Boston, contemporary music festivals like Austin City Limits, or private
engagements for Presidents and Kings, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New
Orleans never fails to bring their audiences dancing into the aisles.
An annual must-see holiday production for families in the Crescent City
since 2005, the boys from St. Peter Street bring their infectious holiday
spirit to Ottawa for the first time! The band will perform seasonal favorites
such as "Blue Christmas," "Swinging In A Winter Wonderland"
and "Bells Will Be Ringing" in their much-loved New Orleans
traditional jazz style.
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Bluegrass ‘Gospel Christmas’ Special
Pressed Urban Gourmet Sandwich Bar, 750 Gladstone Avenue
Monday, December 23 @ 8 pm; $7
Proceeds
to charity
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU – 2013-14
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The 9th year for what has become one of the
most popular Blues Series in Canada, the first BOTR show takes place October
25, then one show a month (December excluded) right through to May. As in the
past all BOTR Shows are fundraisers for different Westport charities. To date
over $45,000 has been raised and the goal this year is to hit another $5,000.
For the third season in a row, despite higher costs and inflation, the price for these nights is staying the same - $60 (plus HST) which includes a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet served up by The Cove, the Show, dancing and a donation to charity. Being able to hold the price is due in part to the support of our new Sponsor – Dan Aykroyd Wines DanAykroydWines.com – for which we are very grateful and we welcome them on board. 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com also continues as a Sponsor and again, we are very grateful for their support.
For the third season in a row, despite higher costs and inflation, the price for these nights is staying the same - $60 (plus HST) which includes a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet served up by The Cove, the Show, dancing and a donation to charity. Being able to hold the price is due in part to the support of our new Sponsor – Dan Aykroyd Wines DanAykroydWines.com – for which we are very grateful and we welcome them on board. 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com also continues as a Sponsor and again, we are very grateful for their support.
January 10
RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
rickandsuzie.com/wp/
Musical friends for over 20 years, fabulous songwriters (they’ve both won International Songwriting Awards), great singers (Suzie has won the Maple Blues Award for Best Female Vocalist 6 of the past 10 years!) and excellent guitarists. Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission - together they’re dynamite! Their 4th visit to The Cove.
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
Musical friends for over 20 years, fabulous songwriters (they’ve both won International Songwriting Awards), great singers (Suzie has won the Maple Blues Award for Best Female Vocalist 6 of the past 10 years!) and excellent guitarists. Either one of these artists is worth the price of admission - together they’re dynamite! Their 4th visit to The Cove.
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
February 15
STEVE STRONGMAN*
Unquestionably one
of Canada’s best Blues singer/songwriter/harp players/guitarists. Won
the Juno last year for best Blues album plus 3 Maple Blues Awards -
Guitarist , Recording & Songwriter of the Year. Nominated for 2
more this year. Always delivers a great show. His 3rd visit to The
Cove.
*Replaces Boogie Patrol who were originally booked & unable to
make it.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER
SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO
March 14
JW-JONES BAND
Ottawa singer, songwriter and one of the best
contemporary Blues guitarists in the world today. 11 Maple Blues Award
nominations! - JW has played with artists like Kim Wilson, David “Fathead”
Newman, Little Charlie Baty, Hubert Sumlin & Junior Watson performing in 19
countries on 4 continents. Dan Aykroyd calls them “one amazing Blues band”.
They are.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
April 18
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
All stars indeed! 6 veteran players from two
of Canada’s most famous Blues bands - Downchild and Fathead. Chuck Jackson
vocals & harp, Teddy Leonard guitar, Michael Fonfara keyboards, Pat Carey
sax, Gary Kendall bass and Mike Fitzpatrick drums. All of them have won Junos
and/or Maple Blues Awards. High grade, big time Blues!
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
May 9 & 10 – *2 night stand*
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND
www.davidrotundo.com
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND
www.davidrotundo.com
David blows harp as if possessed by the
ghosts of Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and George Harmonica Smith.
Combined with his great voice, mesmerizing stage performance and tight band
this is the most popular act to ever play BOTR @ The Cove and that’s why
they’re back again for 2 nights. Get your tickets early for this one.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
$60 DINNER & SHOW
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Book ahead – most shows sell out in advance
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Well-priced accommodation available at the Cove and nearby B&Bs
More information including bios, YOUTUBE & song samples of the artists at
Book ahead – most shows sell out in advance
1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Well-priced accommodation available at the Cove and nearby B&Bs
More information including bios, YOUTUBE & song samples of the artists at
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KINGSTON BLUES
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Ray Bonneville
The Standeasy @ the RCHA
Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, November 23 @ 9:00
pm; tickets $20
Advance tickets by calling 613 384-8168
Honing his songwriting craft for the last 35 years, "Bonneville's
raw, tell-it-like-it-is storytelling style has won him critical acclaim"
Bonneville has been nominated for three Juno awards, winning the 2000 Best
Blues Album for his third album Gust of Wind (1999). His fourth release Rough
Luck was also nominated, as was his 2004 Red House debut Roll It Down, which
made his name in the US, garnering rave reviews from DownBeat and No
Depression.[9] Since then, his star has been on the rise, with his
award-winning release Goin’ By Feel,[10] his folk-charting cover of Bob Dylan’s
song "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" (featured on
A Nod to Bob 2: An Artists Tribute to Bob Dylan on His 70th Birthday) and
receiving the 2009 Folk Alliance International Song of the Year for I Am the
Big Easy, featuring post-Katrina New Orleans.[4][11]
Bonneville has "shared the stage with blues heavyweights B.B. King,
Muddy Waters, J.J. Cale, and Robert Cray and many more.
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Ila Vann with The Fade
Kings
Active Arts Studio, 116
Barley Road, Rednersville (between Trenton & Belleville/south shore of the
Bay of
Quinte)
Saturday, November 30 @
8 pm; $20
This is a great opportunity to see and hear legendary R&B artist Ila
Vann backed by the Fade Kings and saxophonist Ian Kojima after their impressive
performances at this year’s Limestone Blues Festival. It’s a fabulous venue and
the show is being recorded for possible release.
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BLUES BANDS OF ONTARIO
SERIES
The Standeasy @ the RCHA
Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturdays (see below) @
8:30 pm; $3.00 @ door
This
extremely successful series presents blues bands from all across Ontario. These
are some of the very best bands in the province; most of them have had
incredible success in their own cities but have yet to crack the national
scene. This is a great opportunity to see some high quality blues bands that
you would not normally get to see - and for just $3 - you just can't find a
better way to spend the first Saturday of each month - hope to see you there.
The
Fall Line-up for the Blues Bands Ontario Series
Saturday December
7 Shawn Dore Band
(Toronto)
Saturday
January 4 TBA
Saturday February
1 River City
Junction
Saturday March
1 The
Indelible Shameless Blues Band
Saturday April
5 Wicked Grin
Saturday May 3 Double Double
Saturday June
6 Redneck Limousine
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Sabrina Weeks
The Standeasy @ the RCHA
Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Thursday, December 12 @
8 pm, $10.00 @ door
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Wicked Grin – CD Release
The Standeasy @ the RCHA
Club – 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, December 14
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Kingston Blues Society
613-384-8168
info@kingstonbluessociety.ca
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KINGSTON 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
The KBS monthly jam is now in its 6th
year. The house is always full and both the musicians and the audience always
have a great time. 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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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 24 –
OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
Next week, December 1 – 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 2013. 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). Stream
and view past episodes here: http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/info.html.
Ron is always happy to hear from listeners at ronsweetman@kalixo.com
This week, November
20 – November 20: Co-Host Ron Steeds has selected jazz and blues
recordings recorded on November 20.
Next week, November 27 – Recent
Releases: Co-Host Aidian Thomas will
feature recent releases from alto saxophonist Matana Roberts, guitarist
Pat Metheny, Montreal based group---Esmerine, Canadian cellist Rufus Cappadocia
and Norwegian Collective, Jazzmob.
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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 6th
year. It can be heard throughout the
Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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Streaming great Blues, Roots, Soul, R&B,
Folk, East Coast and Celtic music across Canada and around the world 24/7/365.
Check out their Canadian Blues shows and
hosts including James Doran’s ‘Inside The Blues’, Brant Zwicker’s ‘At The
Crossroads’, Johnny Max’s ‘Sunday Morning Soul’, along with Mark Stenzler's
‘Blues Zeppelin’ from Switzerland … and lots more Canadian and international
Blues shows.
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Friday, November 29
Little Miss Higgins @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield
Saturday, November 30
Victor Nesrallah @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, December 1
Three Times Lucky @ the Black Sheep Inn, 4 pm
Maria Hawkins host the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Saturday, December 7
Wicked Grin CD Release @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, December 14
Dan Deslauriers @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Sunday, December 15
Double Double @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Monday, December 23
Bluegrass ‘Gospel Christmas’ @ Pressed, 8 pm
Saturday, December 28
Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8 @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Tuesday, December 31 – NEW
YEAR’S EVE
Ball & Chain and the Wreckers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
The Hornettes New Year’s Eve Party @ the Black Sheep
Inn, 8:30 pm
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