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FUNDRAISERS THIS
WEEK
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Zaphod Beeblebrox presents
#OttNepalRelief
a benefit concert for
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
a benefit concert for
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York
Street
Friday, May 8, 2015 (8 to
11pm)
Featuring
Bands: SANS FOULARD, BIG JEEZUS TRUCK, JOHNNY VEGAS and more
DJs: Lowpass (#EMZ), Gaz (MOD Club) and more
Art Auction: Christopher Griffin, Marc Adornato, Zaneta Pernicova and more
Prizes: Autographed albums from A Tribe Called Red, Stompin’ Tom and more
Full event details:
Bands: SANS FOULARD, BIG JEEZUS TRUCK, JOHNNY VEGAS and more
DJs: Lowpass (#EMZ), Gaz (MOD Club) and more
Art Auction: Christopher Griffin, Marc Adornato, Zaneta Pernicova and more
Prizes: Autographed albums from A Tribe Called Red, Stompin’ Tom and more
Full event details:
The people of Nepal need urgent assistance
following the recent earthquake. We're trying to help. All proceeds from this
benefit will go to Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and
Canadian Red Cross. The Canadian Government will match dollar-for-dollar all
funds raised. This is a fundraiser for organizations that have the expertise
and means to deliver aid with boots on the ground but need funds to make it
effective.
ADVANCE TICKETS: $10.00, for
a limited time at
or by phone 1.888.222.6608
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SAY AHH! Fundraiser for
the Ottawa Hospital Ear, Nose, Throat Cancer Clinic
Greenfield's Pub, 900 Greenbank Road, Barrhaven
Saturday, May 9 @ 7 pm; $ 20.00 (cash only)
Featuring the music of:
Terry Gillespie and The Granary Blues Band with Brian Monty on guitar, Stephen
Barry on bass, Jody Golick on sax, Martin Boodman on
harmonica, Ted Gerow on keys and Gordon Adamson on drums
The Phoenix Big Band (Ottawa) http://www.thephoenixbigband.com
Seven seasoned musicians
hailing from Barbados, England, Silesia, and across Canada with an abiding love
for traditional blues and R&B, leavened with touches of jazz and reggae
have been professional part-time players from their youths.
MTL (Montreal) - Blending Rock,
Pop and R&B styles with tight harmonies, MTL brings out the best with their
interpretation of classics from the 70's 80's and 90's. MTL’s 8 member ensemble
has been performing together for over 7 years, and they are dedicated to giving
back to the community through music, playing at benefits, charity fundraisers
and other special events.
Brian Monty, a guitar maker
as well as a musician (guitar player as well as singer), was diagnosed in 2010
with Stage IV Laryngeal cancer caused by the HPV virus. On April 6, 2011 he
underwent a total laryngectomy and neck dissection, leaving him without vocal
cords and a total neck breather, followed by 6 weeks of radiation. Thanks to
the excellent care he received from Dr. Andre Lamothe, Dr. Berndt Esche and the
wonderful team of nurses, speech pathologists, physiotherapists etc. etc. at
the Ottawa General Hospital he is now back making his guitars (www.montyguitars.com)
and playing music.
He decided that it was time
to give back to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Cancer Clinic of Dr. Lamothe by using
his music connections and do a fundraiser for them. The first Say Ahh
fundraiser was held April 6, 2014 and $ 5,000.00 was raised which was 100%
donated to the Ear, Nose, Throat Cancer Clinic of the Ottawa Hospital.
Brian decided to make this
an annual event; May 9, 2015 will be another evening of celebration of life
through singing and music. We hope again to be able to make a difference for
the Ear, Nose, and Throat Cancer Clinic.
Special Custom Made Guitar
Event
International renowned
luthier Brian Monty has designed a very special and unique guitar to raffle-off
as another way to raise funds for this event. It is a semi-hollow electric
guitar with unique colouring utilizing the symbolic colours of the ‘Head and
Neck Cancer’ logo with the cancer ribbon decorating the headstock. Tickets for
the raffle will cost $10 and will be available at the event. The raffle will
take place at 10 pm and you have to be present to win.
Information: Erica Monty; montyguitars@gmail.com 613-861-0199
If you cannot attend and wish to make a donation - click here: http://shar.es/1gaOji
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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ONTARIO
SCENE
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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ONTARIO SCENE
Guitar Heroes
With Kevin Breit,
Madagascar Slim, Tony D, Don Rooke and Emily Burgess
National Arts
Centre 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Saturday, May 9 @ 7:30
pm; $25
For one night only, five of Canada’s most accomplished
and exciting guitarists share the stage for an unforgettable evening of blues,
jazz, fusion, and everything in between.
Kevin Breit has recorded with a long list of
superstars, including Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, k.d. lang, and Hugh Laurie,
and won a 2012 JUNO for best instrumental recording for his work with Stretch
Orchestra. Madagascar Slim perfects the fusion of African Malagasy music with
electric Chicago blues as he pursues contemporary interpretations of
time-honoured sounds. Local blues legend (and guitarist for multiple Maple
Blues Award-winning MonkeyJunk) Tony D is the
master of blistering riffs and scorching licks. Acoustic and electric lap steel
guitarist Don Rooke is easily among the best in the world, and has led the band
The Henrys for over 20 years. And Emily Burgess has
shared the stage with greats like Jimmie Vaughan. She formerly played with
Toronto’s 24th Street Wailers.
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ONTARIO SCENE
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; $20
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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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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NEW EVENT EVERY
WEEK
Black & Blue Thursdays
Black & Blue Thursdays
Black Irish Pub, 15
Selkirk Street
Thursdays, 7 pm; no
cover (pay what you can)
The Capital's "Grand Daddy" of shuffle, Brian Downey on drums,
Blue String Guitar Slinger Clint Everson on the guitar and Maren Molthan on bass. Expect some down
‘n' dirty singing from all three of them. We are stoked to watch how these
three amazing artists and multi-talented "music royalty" work their
concern over the eternal 12 bars - Committed to the style and feel of the
original performers, with a little bit of their own flavour thrown in for good
measure, this trio is guaranteed to get you movin' in all the right places.
Drop in often because no two nights will be the same. Special guests will sit
in regularly, making it a melting pot for great
talent in this city, all of this with one purpose in mind... your total
enjoyment!
The Black Irish Pub is located at 15 Selkirk Street in the Eastview
Shopping Center (corner of Montreal Road and River Road), a really cozy neighbourhood
pub with lovely regulars and great vibe. The kitchen serves delicious dishes
that clearly are a very tasty step up from the usual pub fare all the while
being perfectly affordable.
www.blackirishpub.com
There is no cover charge, however donations are appreciated! (pay what you can)
If you like what you hear, get yourself a CD hot off the stage and support great music in your hood. 100% of sales go towards helping keep your favourite band playing!
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www.blackirishpub.com
There is no cover charge, however donations are appreciated! (pay what you can)
If you like what you hear, get yourself a CD hot off the stage and support great music in your hood. 100% of sales go towards helping keep your favourite band playing!
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House Concert with
John Carroll
Pat Moore’s place
Saturday, May 9 @
7:30 pm; $20
John Carroll is a singer, songwriter, performer and
recording artist who has explored music as his mode of expression for over 25
years. John and his band, The Epic Proportions, released their new album, “EVERYBODY
SMOKES IN HELL”, January 2012 to a sold-out show at The Black Sheep Inn. This
album has received attention from campus radios across the country, charting in
the Top Ten on EarShot's Folk/Roots charts. Canada’s Folk, Roots and World
Music magazine PENGUIN EGGS stated: "If Hades had a telephone line to
Earth, a call from down there would sound like John Carroll’s voice on
Everybody Smokes In Hell."
A new album is in the works.
www.johncarrollmusic.com
To reserve a seat, please pay in advance at www.houseconcertschezpat.weebly.com.
To reserve a seat, please pay in advance at www.houseconcertschezpat.weebly.com.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Blues On The Rideau
presents
David
Rotundo Band
The Cove Inn,
Westport ON
Friday &
Saturday, May 8-9; 7-11 pm; Dinner & Show $60; Advance reservations
required
Call 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN
Proceeds
To Rideau District Museum & Westport In Bloom
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!
www.davidrotundo.com
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, May 8
Jesse Greene Band @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Friday &
Saturday, May 8-9
Al Tambay & Jansen Richard @ Whispers Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 10
Jimmy Cochrane Downey hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the
Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
BD & the Blu-Tones @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Sun Crescent BBQ Stompers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Al Wood Acoustic @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 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:
May 7 – John Cormier
May 14 –
Mark Crissinger
May 21 –
Dave Schroeder
May 28 –
Russell Levia
June 4 –
Luke Ambridge
June 11
– Derek Downham
June 18
– Elyssa Mahoney with special guest Lucas Haneman
June 25 –
John Yemensky
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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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Black & Blue
Thursdays
Black Irish Pub, 15
Selkirk Street
Thursdays, 7 pm; no
cover
The Capital's "Grand Daddy" of shuffle, Brian Downey on drums,
Blue String Guitar Slinger Clint Everson on the guitar and Maren Molthan on bass. Expect some down
‘n' dirty singing from all three of them. We are stoked to watch how these
three amazing artists and multi-talented "music royalty" work their
concern over the eternal 12 bars - Committed to the style and feel of the
original performers, with a little bit of their own flavour thrown in for good
measure, this trio is guaranteed to get you movin' in all the right places.
Drop in often because no two nights will be the same. Special guests will sit
in regularly, making it a melting pot for great
talent in this city, all of this with one purpose in mind... your total
enjoyment!
**********
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.
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Jeff Rogers
RARE Restaurant
& Bar, 570 Kanata Avenue
Saturdays,
6:30-10:30 pm
Come
by every other 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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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
ONCE A MONTH
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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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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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Blues On The Rideau
@ The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario
Dinner & Show
$60; 7 to 11 pm
Advance
reservations required; Call 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN
Since 2005, a monthly Dinner & Show Series
featuring some of Canada's best Blues artists in the intimate setting of a
classic country inn located in Westport, one of the most beautiful small towns
in Ontario – just a 45 minute drive from Kingston, 1.5 hours from Ottawa.
Proceeds from each show go to support different local charities. Produced by
Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca
in co-operation with The Cove Inn www.coveinn.com.
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
Well priced accommodation available at The Cove and
nearby B&Bs
LINE-UP FOR BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN
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
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 artists Bios, You Tubes and
song clips at www.bluesontherideau.ca
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SPECIAL EVENTS IN
MAY
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Virée
Blues Boréale presents
The Stephen Barry Band
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage (old Hull), Gatineau QC
Wednesday, May 13 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage (old Hull), Gatineau QC
Wednesday, May 13 @ 8 pm; tickets $20
Ottawa
Blues Society with membership card $15
Whether considering their 40 year on stage career, their 10 CDs, their two
nominations for Felix awards, their Lys Blues Hommage, or even anecdotes like Bo Diddley’s frequent
flatulences on stage at Montreal’s famous Rising Sun, or Big Mama Thornton’s
relish for “Tough Milks” (gin with milk), Virée Blues Boréale’s next guests
belong to a select class of Canadian Bluesmen.
This year, the spiritual father of Canadian Blues
is celebrating his 40-year career with an all-new opus. The Stephen Barry Band on our stage:
four seasoned musicians with perfect-sounding instruments, great jazzy Blues
... and lots of white hair! But also lots of: “Ahh! I can’t wait to
hear them!” The result is charming by the precision as well as by the
finesse of the music and by those musicians’ virtuosity, all that which earned
them the honour of playing with the great names of the Blues: B.B. King, John
Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Big Mama Thornton, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop
Perkins, Johnnie Johnson, Vann ‘Piano Man’ Walls and with the highly respected
Oliver Jones. A new show and an
all-new album to celebrate the 40th career anniversary of one of
this country’s very best Bluesmen.
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Jordan John
El Capitano Taco Stand, 1581 Merivale Road
Friday, May 15 @ 9:30 pm; $10
To say that vocal sensation
Jordan John is a more powerful and polished lead vocalist and
multi-instrumentalist than many players twice his age would tell just a
fraction of the story. He has already compiled a longer list of credits,
and displays more assuredness and maturity, than many performers twice his
age. Adept on drums, keyboards, guitar and bass, he distils the blues,
soul and rhythm & blues into a sound that is both solidly traditional and a
bold departure from the electronically generated music that has saturated the
pop charts in recent years.
Jordan is far from an
overnight sensation. He already has more than a decade of experience as a
sideman for a wide variety of artists visiting the Toronto area and more
recently, fronting his own bands. He began performing professionally on drums
as a teenager. At first, he was introduced to other musicians by his father,
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame bassist Prakash John.
With his debut album, ‘New
Day’ being released in the summer of 2013, the future looks bright for this
emerging Canadian talent as he embarks on his first foray into the
international market with industry interest aplenty and fan support ever
growing.
Delivering a refined essence
of traditional based Blues, Soul & Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, this musical dynamo
adds a breath of fresh air to the contemporary music landscape. Only time
will tell what the future holds for this rising star. What is certain is
that the results will be potent, powerful and positive... the soul stirring
revelation that is the music of Jordan John.
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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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RAINBOW BLUES SERIES **EARLY SHOW**
Jimmy Ray Todd Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, May 28;
8-10 pm
Self-taught singer, songwriter and guitarist Jimmy Ray
Todd plays Blues/Rock; he has played music most of his life, started writing
songs in 2001, began playing in online chat rooms and has performed thousands
of full live shows at many venues operating on Second Life www.secondlife.com. “These performances
are for multinational crowds from around the world who really dig a diverse
mixture of rock, blues, soul and mainstream music.”
With Chris Heilig on drums, Lee Donovan on bass and
Andrew Gladish on keyboard.
The first recording by Jimmy Ray Todd, recorded at
Jason Fryer’s Tone King Records, was released in August 2014.
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The Split
Night/Day Soul
Party Weekend
Black Sheep Inn,
Wakefield QC
Nightlife –
Saturday, June 6 @ 8:30 pm
Sunday Matinée –
Sunday, June 7 @ 4 pm
The Split is back at the Black
Sheep Inn, but this time we’re playing TWO shows -- A night-and-day soul party.
Dance with us for the weekend.
You like the nightlife. We got the nightlife - Saturday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. is a hot mess night crawler.
You said you wanted MORE. So we added kids and day drinking - Sunday, June 7 at 4:20 p.m. is a matinée show for soul walkers. Bring your family to Wakefield and enjoy new old soul music and summer. Kids are welcome!
Tickets to the show are $10. If you need a ride we have a bus from Ottawa. Tickets are on sale at the Black Sheep Inn, Compact Music, and the Ottawa Folklore Centre.
The EP is called 'Can’t Get Enough.' #wecantgetenough
You like the nightlife. We got the nightlife - Saturday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. is a hot mess night crawler.
You said you wanted MORE. So we added kids and day drinking - Sunday, June 7 at 4:20 p.m. is a matinée show for soul walkers. Bring your family to Wakefield and enjoy new old soul music and summer. Kids are welcome!
Tickets to the show are $10. If you need a ride we have a bus from Ottawa. Tickets are on sale at the Black Sheep Inn, Compact Music, and the Ottawa Folklore Centre.
The EP is called 'Can’t Get Enough.' #wecantgetenough
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VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
– 21ST EDITION
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Virée Blues Boréale
Le Petit Chicago,
50 promenade du Portage, Gatineau (Old Hull) QC
Tickets $20; Ottawa Blues
Society with membership card - $15
May
13 – Stephen Barry Band
May 27 – The Soul
Clappers
June 10 – Bob Walsh
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KINGSTON BLUES
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BACK 2 BACK
Blues
with Kingstown
NEW Mississippi
MUSIIKKI CAFE, 73 Brock Street, Kingston ON
Friday, May 8; 8-11 pm; pay what you can
and
Part of Kingston Homegrown Live
The Standeasy @ the
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, May 9; 5-6 pm
Last year was KNM's first
appearance at this wonderful event and the dance floor had to be enlarged to
accommodate the people excited to move to their original music. This year they
promise to raise the stakes in "danceability! If you love to dance, this
is the time and place for YOU!
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Homegrown Live
Music Festival
Blues Venue
The Standeasy @ the
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, May 9; 3
pm – midnight
An entire day of the best in local blues
Check out the line-up here
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Jennis
The
Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, May 15
Jennis
brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond’s decades of
experience writing and performing original blues and folk and the diverse
musical experiences of veteran Toronto indie-scene multi-instrumentalist Jen
Gillmor. The unique blend of cello and dobro is also augmented by unusual
sounds, such as didgeridoo, custom-tuned harmonicas, flute, wah-guitar, jaw
harp and waxinator. It makes for a very entertaining performance, filled with energy,
passion and humour. Their rootsy sound is at times bluesy, at times funky,
jazzy or folky, with a hint of exotic ethnic influences. Jennis’ music
celebrates the mysteries and poignancies of life, rooted in an unapologetic
faith in peace and love as the highest powers.
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Soulstack
The
Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, May 23
Deep, inescapable grooves, swampy tremolo-soaked
guitars, gritty-voiced harmonies… That is the soul tradition, those are the
footprints that Soulstack follows in...
Soulstack was formed in 2011 by frontman Jonathan
Knight (Wickens-Knight) and keyboardist Mark Wessenger. The band consists of
drummer Tom Bona, and bassists Darryl ‘Harpo’ Peterson and Josh Knight baritone
Guitarist Chris Latta.
Their 2012 Debut release “Big Red” garnered outstanding critical reviews. The band received 2014 Maple Blues Award nominations for Electric Act of the Year and Drummer of the Year and was nominated for an Independent Music Award (IMA) for 2013. “Five Finger Discount” is Soulstack’s sophomore album, combining poignant lyricism and sweet vocal harmony with the rhythm and grit of traditional blues. Self-produced, it tracks the organic evolution of the band as it continues growing in musical breadth and depth. http://www.soulstackmusic.com/
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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, May 10 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Mother’s Lessons & Advice with Blues
Bud Brent
Next week, May 17 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES
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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Friday, May 8
Jesse Greene Band @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Friday &
Saturday, May 8-9
Al Tambay & Jansen Richard @ Whispers Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 10
Jimmy Cochrane Downey hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the
Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Sun Crescent BBQ Stompers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Thursday, May 14
JW-Jones & Rod Williams @ D’Arcy McGee’s, Sparks
Street, 9 pm
Saturday, May 16
Wicked Grin @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Three Times Lucky @ Moose McGuire’s (Ottawa), 9:30 pm
Firebelly & Bella Cat Blues @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 17
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow,
4-7:30 pm
Drew Nelson Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Sun Crescent BBQ Stompers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Scott Allen’s Acoustic Stew @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Saturday, May 23
Three Times Lucky @ Moose McGuire’s (Almonte), 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 24
Steve Thomas Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the
Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Sun Crescent BBQ Stompers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Friday, May 29
MonkeyJunk @ The Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 30
Bluestone @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8 pm
Sunday, May 31
River City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the
Rainbow, 4-7:30 pm
Sun Crescent BBQ Stompers @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Wicked Grin Acoustic @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
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