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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Philip Sayce
with special guest Steve Hill
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, March 12
Based
out of LA, Sayce cut his teeth playing the Toronto Blues Scene. He is well
known for his guitar playing. He toured with the Jeff Healey Band and later on
with Melissa Etheridge.
The big winner at this year’s Maple Blues Awards was
Canadian guitarist and singer Steve
Hill, who took home awards for entertainer, guitarist, electric
act, and recording of the year for his “Solo Recordings Vol. 2”, a follow-up to his
“Solo Recordings Vol. 1” (winner
of the best self-produced album honour at the 2013 International Blues
Challenge) and the four-track EP that came in between, entitled, fittingly
enough, “Solo
Recordings Vol. 1 ½”.
Despite a sound comparable to that of fellow Canadian
trio MonkeyJunk and U.S. acts like Moreland & Arbuckle and Gary Clark, Jr.,
Hill is – as the titles of his latest recordings indicate – a true one-man show,
tearing away on guitar and vocals as well as on drums, cymbals, and even
sometimes harmonica.
“I’ve got a drum kit at my feet; we’ve modified all of
my guitars with an extra pick-up that takes the sound of the two big strings
that goes through an octaver and a bass amp so I got a bass sound at the same
time that I’m playing the guitar,” notes Hill in his press materials. “I got a
drum stick now so that I can play the right cymbal and I started playing harp
about a year-and-a-half ago. It’s very challenging, but I love this sound. It’s
very basic and very raw.”
(from http://blog.bluespowr.com/)
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Launch
Pressed, 750 Gladstone
Avenue
Wednesday, March 11 @ noon;
free
Join us for great
drinks, food, people and music as we celebrate the launch of the 4th
Annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival!
This free event is open
to everyone but especially a time to bring together all the volunteers, media
and sponsors who make this festival possible.
More info: http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com
Follow us on Face Book www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Grassroots-Festival/210912422324113O
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Keep The Cancer Treatments Coming Fundraiser
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, March 11, 6-10 pm
A fund raising event for our dear friend and all around awesome person, Sue Breen. Come out to
Irene's Pub and enjoy the sounds of the Drew Nelson Band and some very special
guests. Bid on some beautiful auction items, enjoy the company of friends, have
something nice to eat and help us raise some dough for drugs and moolah for
meds.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Virée Blues Boréale presents
Mike Goudreau
CD
launch
Le Petit Chicago,
50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau (Old-Hull) QC
Wednesday, March 11
@ 8 pm; tickets $20
(Ottawa Blues Society
with membership card - $15)
The Eastern Townships prolific
composer/singer/guitarist and producer Mike
Goudreau, with more than 700 original songs, some used on the major US TV
networks (ABC, Lifetime, FX, NBC, TBS, CBS, TNT, Discovery, HBO), is launching
his 17th album in 25 years:
«Je reste accroche»! A lesser
known musical genre which, according to many, Goudreau is one of the very few
to master the genre without spoiling it. This is Goudreau's 2nd Blues
album featuring original songs in French. The 1st, «Nous avions rendez-vous», released in
2000 on the Bros Label had a successful run with concerts at Montreal's
Francofolies in 2001 and a live recording by the CBC’s french network for
«Silence ... on jazz!» to be broadcast from coast to coast! Many of these Blues
in French reached the top on American Blues charts.
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BLUES FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD
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The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The Band LIVE
Violet’s Venue, Barrie ON
Friday, March 13
See details below.
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Music By The Bay Live presents
The Last Waltz - The Music of The Band
St. Francis Centre Theatre,
78 Church Street South, Ajax, ON
Saturday, March 14 @ 8 pm; $55 advance, $65 at the door
This is an all-star line-up,
featuring Chuck Jackson (lead singer of the Downchild Blues Band), Maple Blues
Lifetime Achievement award winner Paul James, Jerome Levon Avis (Levon Helm’s
godson) the multi-talented Jimmy Bowskill and other special guest singers. The
performance will recreate the atmosphere of The Band’s final concert, which was
captured in Martin Scorcese's award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz.
In this homage to The Last Waltz, Anderson’s special guests will perform
the songs played and sung by these artists at the memorable 1976 concert.
Backed by a 9-piece band
that includes Jerome Levon Avis on drums and vocals, Terry Blersh on guitar,
Dennis Pinhorn (The Hawks) on bass, Rob Gusevs (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on
organ and Anderson (Shakura S'Aida) on piano and vocals, this is a group of
seasoned veterans who love the music. Anderson’s band also features a stellar
four-piece horn section including David Dunlop (Boss Brass) on trumpet, Gord
Meyers (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on trombone and tuba, Chris Murphy (Maple Blues
Band) on Tenor sax, and Simon Wallis (Lighthouse) on Baritone sax.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Saturday, March 14
The Hornettes @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Sunday, March 15
The Steve Thomas Band hosts
the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost) EVERY WEEK
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Jeff and Shane
Tuesdays in the Irish Village
Heart & Crown,
Byward Market, Clarence Street
Every other Tuesday
Every
other Tuesday, you can find Jeff Rogers accompanied by Shane McEwan playing at
The Heart and Crown Downtown.
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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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John Carroll
Chateau Lafayette
(The Laff), 42 York Street
Wednesdays, 10 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:
March 12 – Jed Rached
March 19
– Al Wood
March 26
– Jarhead & Jerome
April 2
– Parker Estabrooks
April 9
– Jeff Graham
April 16
– Scott Amey
April 23
– Mathieu Gagnon
April 30
– Rob Alexander
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Jeff Rogers
RARE Restaurant
& Bar, 570 Kanata Avenue
Thursdays, 6-10 pm
Between 6 pm and 10 pm every Thursday night, you can
find Jeff playing at this wonderful fine dining establishment. Make requests,
enjoy MARTINI NIGHT, and on Ottawa Senators game nights enjoy half price
appetizers!
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Jeff Rogers
SALT, 345 Preston
Street
Fridays, 9:30 pm
Friday
Nights in a gorgeous Piano Lounge, find Jeff singing all kinds of music,
playing a nice new grand piano, while drinking fabulous cocktails.
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The Allaire Show
with John Allaire & special
guests
Quinn’s Ale House,
1070 Bank Street
Last Saturday of
the month, 3-5 pm
Songs and stories from around the world.
March 14 – Jill Zmud
March 21
– Tyler Kealey
March 28
– Gold & Marrow
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Jeff Rogers
RARE Restaurant
& Bar, 570 Kanata Avenue
Saturdays,
6:30-10:30 pm
Come
by on any Saturday night for some amazing food, a great atmosphere, super
friendly staff, with some sweet soul music provided by Jeff Rogers.
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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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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
ONCE A MONTH
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Open Blues Jam
Avant-Garde Bar
& Restaurant, 135½ Besserer Street
First Thursday of
each month @ 8 pm
Hosted by River City Junction and Robert Farrell, this
is an open jam.
Contact Jason jason@rivercityjunction.com
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
ONCE A MONTH
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Mississippi Blues
Society Jam ***NO JAM IN MARCH***
Thirsty Moose Pub
& Eatery, Bridge Street, Carleton Place
First Tuesday of
every month @ 8:30 pm
The Jam will be
back on the first Tuesday in April.
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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Blues On Tues
The Granary Beizli,
3270 County Rd 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Third Tuesday of
every month@ 7 pm; $10
Don't forget the 'Annual Terry Birthday' edition of
Blues On Tues! MARCH 17!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
COMING SOON
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Paul Reddick
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, March 21;
$12
Paul Reddick has long been a part of Canada’s rich
roots music scene; he is one of the best harmonica players in the country ….
His distinctive voice covers a wide emotional palette; always engaging;
sometimes a shout, more often a conversationally vivid whisper. But it is
Reddick’s songs – sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, always thought-provoking
and rarely sentimental – and the passionate way he delivers them that best
illustrate what the influential British magazine Mojo described as his “wayward
brilliance”.
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The Split
NAC 4th
Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Wednesday, March 25
@ 7:30 pm; $20
Wednesday March 25th the Split
brings their brand of soul music to the N.A.C.'s Fourth Stage.
Named “People to Watch in
2015,” by the Ottawa Citizen and a featured act on the CBC, The Split is a
neo-soul band that grew out of Canada’s national capital duo the Brothers
Chaffey. Their first EP released in 2014 will get you shaking at a higher
velocity. Their show makes people actually want to dance. No — not dance. The
Split makes you want to Doo Wop.
With a full album slated for release and a tour across the United States and Europe, 2015 promises to be a big year for this band. Members Matthew and Curtis Chaffey, Dan and Michael Grewal, Matt Aston and Terry Owen, burn it up on stage the way Bobby Womack did it. With soul dressed up to groove to a younger beat. Watch out for them this year.
Tickets are available at the NAC box office, both Compact music locations, the Record Centre and the Ottawa Folklore Centre.
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Eddie Shaw and the
Wolf Gang
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, March 28
@ 9:30 pm
Eddie Shaw is one
of the reigning ‘kings’ of Chicago Blues. Eddie Shaw has played with the likes
of such blues greats such as Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Jimmie Reed,
Magic Sam, Lil Milton, Ike Turner, Freddie King, Willie Dixon, Hound Dog Taylor
and the likes but is widely known for the time he spent with Chester Burnet …
known the world over as Howlin’ Wolf. After Howlin Wolf’s death in 1976, Eddie
continued in the tradition set before him and formed his own band, Eddie Shaw
and the Wolfgang. Like many before him, his migration from Greenville, MS to
Chicago serves as a testament to his musical roots and his ability as a singer,
songwriter, producer, instrumentalist and bandleader.
Having
performed with some of the greatest blues musicians that have ever lived, he is
part of a generation of musicians that have helped to define and shape the
“Chicago sound.” His hard honking blues busting saxophone work can be found on
some of the most prolific blues recordings to date. He’s still a force to be
reckoned with … a 2014 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Blues Music Award
Winner for Best Instrumentalist/Horn.
If you're looking
for authentic blues then you've come to the right place. 60 years of blowing it
down all across the country and around the world.... Eddie Shaw is the real
thing.
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Danny Brooks
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Wednesday, April 8;
$10
Danny
Brook’s latest CD, “This World Is Not Your Friend” is his first stripped down
recording with his duo partner Lil Miss Debi, who happens to be his wife. The
result is a ‘down home’, ‘Front porch’ style recording that bring all the
conflict/resolution of Brook’s storied past merging styles and genres together
with a soulful blue thread unlike any previous recordings.
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Popa Chubby
St. Francis Centre Theatre,
78 Church Street South, Ajax, ON
Friday, April 10 @ 8 pm; $50 advance, $55 at the door
Larger than life blues
figure Popa Chubby has a lot of reasons to feel lucky this year. 2014 marks the
25th anniversary of his emergence as a powerful force in the
venerable New York blues scene with his very own band, and his own unique brand
of hard hitting, face melting, blues rock n’ funky soul.
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The Paul James Band
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, April 18
One of the most exciting and energetic
Toronto-based Canadian musicians ... past, present and future, Paul James is a
Canadian cultural icon. A veteran entertainer, this player has seen all that
this crazy music business has to offer. His talents as a guitarist, vocalist,
band leader, stage acrobatic, and songwriter have allowed James to produce the
music he loves for over three decades.
In 2012, Paul James received 'The Maple Blues
(Lifetime Achievement Award for Blues Music in Canada), and at the 'Firehall
Reunion' in London, Paul received the first, ' Jimmy Lewis Memorial, Lifetime
in the Blues Award.
Paul James is a Juno winner (Canadian music
industry award) in the Best Roots and Traditional Music category... not
surprizing! And Paul has received two Toronto Music
awards for Best Club Band and Best Blues Artist.
A rare Ottawa appearance … this is a ‘don’t miss’
show!
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Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch, 330 Kent Street
Thursday to Sunday, April 23-26
The
Ottawa Grassroots Festival is a family-friendly gathering of folk music, dance
and spoken word. Grassroots is a unique experience, accessible and indoors with
FREE daytime activities designed
to appeal to all ages, featuring workshops, sing-along, special kids’
activities, an instrument petting zoo, jam sessions, a Festival Choir, folk
dancing, instrument building and much more.
Evening
performances will be ticketed. Follow the latest line-up and performer news on
the OGF website, Facebook and Twitter.
It’s
called Grassroots because it is! This not-for-profit organization is run entirely
by volunteers.
More info: http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com
Follow us on Face Book www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Grassroots-Festival/210912422324113O
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Lucas Haneman
Express
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Friday, April 24
Lucas Haneman is an expressive and soulful
guitarist with a sound that reaches beyond genres. A deeply passionate
performer and improviser who has been playing since the age of 6, and a strong
unique musical force wherever he is present, Haneman always places the
listener’s enjoyment as his top priority.
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Wicked Grin
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, April 25
‘No
rest for the wicked’ as they say, and certainly no rest for Wicked Grin, they
are not content to rest on their recent Best New Artist Maple Blues Award
laurels. Leaving home in mid-February, they hit the road to tour Northern
Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and back through
Northern Ontario again. They’ll probably be glad to be back home, and Ottawa
blues fans will be glad to see them again at their first local gig.
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Buddy Guy
Centrepointe
Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Monday &
Tuesday, April 27-28@ 8 pm; tickets $86.75
One dollar has been included in the ticket fees at the
request of the promoter. For every ticket sold, $1.00 will be donated to the
Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation by Centrepointe Theatres on behalf of the
promoter.
Buddy Guy is a genuine American treasure and one of
the final surviving connections to an historic era in the country’s musical
evolution. And still, as one glorious track on “Rhythm & Blues” puts it, he
claims that “All That Makes Me Happy is the Blues”. Buddy recently received a
Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.
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Women’s
Blues Revue
National
Arts Centre Theatre, 53 Elgin Street
Friday,
May 8 @ 7:30 pm; tickets starting @ $29
Six outstanding blues
singers, backed by an all-star female band made up of the province’s hottest
musicians, come together on stage for the hugely popular Women’s
Blues Revue.
With her five-octave range, Divine
Brown is
clearly one of Canada’s top R&B artists, and Ottawa favourite Kellylee
Evans moves
effortlessly through jazz, soul, pop, and hip-hop. JUNO Award-winner Rita
Chiarelli is
known across Canada as “Goddess of the Blues.” Rising star Samantha Martin conjures up the power of Mavis
Staples, while Roxanne
Potvin is
equally at home singing gritty blues or elegant pop. And Diana
Braithwaite channels
Nina Simone and Esther Phillips to create the classic blues experience.
The Toronto Blues Society
brings this special edition of its annual blockbuster to Ottawa as part of its
30th anniversary celebration.
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Ken Whiteley Gospel
Show with the Levy Sisters, Sharon Riley, Mike Stevens, Samantha Martin
National Arts
Centre 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Sunday, May 10 @ 2
pm;
Ken Whiteley is a Canadian
roots music legend. With over 140 credits as producer, Ken’s myriad recording
projects have sold over 8 million copies worldwide. For this glorious Ontario
Scene show, Ken Whiteley And The Beulah Band gather a group of the
province’s top singers and instrumentalists for a joyful evening of uplifting
gospel music that will get you on your feet.
The Levy Sisters are Toronto favourites who have appeared with the
likes of Pete Seeger and Celine Dion. Gospel luminary Sharon
Riley will
have you out of your seat and clapping your hands before you can shout
Hallelujah!
Equal parts Mavis Staples
and Sharon Jones, Samantha Martin delivers goosebump-inducing
vocals infused with soul and blues. And Sarnia native Mike
Stevens has
been burning down the house ever since he picked up a harmonica as a young boy.
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Jerome Godboo
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, May 22 @ 9:30 pm; $10
An
accomplished and exceptional bluesman, Jerome Godboo’s bending harp skills have
been sought by everyone from Ronnie Hawkins to the late Jeff Healey and he
continues to mesmerize all who witness him onstage including the judges at the
2014 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, where Jerome took home the
Lee Oskar Best Harmonica Player award.
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BLUES ON THE RIDEAU
@ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT
2014/15 LINE-UP
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Blues
On The Rideau is a Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of
Canada's best Blues artists performing in the cozy, intimate setting of The
Cove Country Inn in Westport, Ontario - once a month from October through May
(December excluded). 2014/15 is their 10th Anniversary season.
The
Cove Inn is known for its friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, good food and
drink, comfortable accommodation, excellent LIVE music and for its
beautiful location on Rideau Lake in one of the most scenic small towns
in eastern Ontario. Westport is just a 45 minute drive from Kingston, 1.5
hours from Ottawa.
Despite cost increases, the price for these nights remains at $60 per person (the same as the past 3 years). That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, the show and dancing. Proceeds from all BOTR nights go to support different local Westport charities. The Series has raised over $50,000 for the community over the past 9 years and the goal is to hit another $5K this season.
Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com and is sponsored by 101.9 DAWG FM in Ottawa www.dawgfm.com, LAKE 88.1 in Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca and DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com.
Despite cost increases, the price for these nights remains at $60 per person (the same as the past 3 years). That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, the show and dancing. Proceeds from all BOTR nights go to support different local Westport charities. The Series has raised over $50,000 for the community over the past 9 years and the goal is to hit another $5K this season.
Blues On The Rideau is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com and is sponsored by 101.9 DAWG FM in Ottawa www.dawgfm.com, LAKE 88.1 in Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca and DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com.
2014/15
LINE-UP FOR BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN
March 20 - PAUL REDDICK BAND www.paulreddick.ca
From Toronto - 7X Maple Blues Award winner and a Juno & American Blues Music Award nominee. A wonderfully talented singer/songwriter & harp player.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST
April 17 - PAUL JAMES BAND www.pauljamesband.com
From Toronto - A singer/songwriter/guitarist with a 40+ year career and a great veteran band who plays Blues, R&B and Rockabilly as good as it gets.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS CAMP MERRYWOOD
May 8 & 9 - DAVID ROTUNDO BAND www.davidrotundo.com
From Toronto - A superb singer/songwriter and harp player and an excellent performer. Arguably the most popular band to every play BOTR - his 7th visit!
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM
More information including downloadable Schedule, links to band websites, sample songs and YOU TUBE videos can be found at www.bluesontherideau.ca
DINNER & SHOW $60
7 to 11 pm for all shows
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required
Well
priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&Bs
Book early - most BOTR nights sell out in advance!
CALL 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
Book early - most BOTR nights sell out in advance!
CALL 1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636
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VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
– 21st edition
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Viree Blues Boreale
– 21st edition
Le Petit Chicago,
50 promenade du Portage, Gatineau (Old Hull) QC
Tickets $20; Ottawa Blues
Society with membership card - $15
March
11 – Mike Goudreau
March 25 – Richard
Carr
April 8 – Whiskey
Legs
April 29 – Martin
Hury Blues Combo
May 13 – Stephen
Barry Band
May 27 – The Soul
Clappers
June 10 – Bob Walsh
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KINGSTON BLUES
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Jerome Godboo
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, March 13 @ 8:30 pm; $15 Advance
613 384-8168 or by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
to reserve tickets
International Blues
Challenge 2014 Harp Player of the Year
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Jack de Keyzer
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, March 20 @ 8:30 pm; $20 Advance
613 384-8168 or by email – bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca
to reserve tickets
Always
touring with an incredible band, Juno Award
Winner Jack
will have you rocking in your seat and swaying to his hot blues, soulful
R&B and cool soul jazz. World class.
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John Primer
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, April 11;
advance tickets $25
John
is a Living Legend and has been giving the Lifetime Achievement Award many
times. He is a Grammy Nominated Blues Artist and is one of the last Traditional
Blues Artists with original Mississippi roots. He was taught by our founding
fathers of the Blues, the old way (some say, “the right way”). We need to
cherish his history and celebrate his amazing music!
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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, March 15 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Soul Blues with Liz Sykes
Next week, March 22 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – ‘Delbert McClinton …
Blues as Blues Can Get’ with Steve Lund
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
2015. 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
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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 35 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 7th year. It
can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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Sunday Morning Soul
with Johnny Max
Check www.sundaymorningsoul.com
for times … and you can hear the best in Brand New Blues, Roots, Soul and
R&B, each and every Sunday morning.
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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’, 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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Saturday, March 21
Jesse Greene Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 4 pm
Sunday, March 22
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the
Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Saturday, March 28
The Powergoats @ the Atomic Rooster, 4 pm
Slim Moore @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, March 29
River City Junction hosts
the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
Drew Nelson Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Friday, April 17
John Carroll & the Epic Proportions @ Irene’, 9:30
pm
Friday, April 24
Lucas Haneman Express & the Chocolate Hot Pockets @
Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, April 25
Wicked Grin @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 16
Firebelly & Bella Cat Blues @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
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