09 March 2015

Ottawa Blues This Week - 9 March 2015

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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.”
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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.

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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.
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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. 

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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

 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
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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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