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It’s
always wise to check with
the venue
to confirm the show!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS
WEEK
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Fundraiser for Thandi Klaasen
& Pig Roast – Country Style
Scherer Gardening, 1535 Dalkeith Road, Dalkeith ON
Friday, July 24; doors @ 6 pm; music @ 7:30 pm; $25 at the door
Lorraine Klaasen 2013 Juno
Award Winner http://www.lorraineklaasen.com/
& Terry Gillespie 'Canada's King Of Roots Music' are collaborating on a
Fundraiser for Thandi Klaasen, Premier Diva of South Africa.
Thandi suffered a stroke last year and needs our help. She sang her way through apartheid and was a role model to many of South Africa's people. To celebrate her strength and leadership not to mention her outstanding musicianship Klaasen has been awarded South Africa's Order of the Baobab in Silver (2006) for "excellent achievement in and contribution to the art of Music". In August 2013, as part of the Women's Month celebrations, Klaasen and four other icons of South African jazz – Abigail Kubheka, Dorothy Masuka, Sathima Bea Benjaminand Sylvia Mdunyelwa – were honoured by Standard Bank with lifetime achievement awards. Other awards she has received include the Woman of Distinction Award received in Canada (1999), and a lifetime achievement award at the 2006 South African Music Awards.
We will be hosting the Fundraiser as a 'Sunset Show' at Scherer Gardens, 2014 & 2015 winners of The Ottawa Home & Garden Show's 'Best Garden' award. Some features on site are the spectacular rock water fountain gardens and miniature Sika deer pastured behind the stage. You will be surrounded by mature trees and moonlight, listening to two of the best Canadians in their genre. It will be a night of jazz, African music and blues performed by well schooled musicians who thoroughly enjoy their craft. We thought it would be the perfect place to host a Sunset Show! Photographs and videos along with dancing are encouraged!
For even more fun and your dining pleasure Lisa Scherer of The Granary Beizli will be preparing a scrumptious Pig Roast – an old school country tradition when friends and neighbours gather (not included in entrance price).
We suggest you bring a lawn chair and a friend. It will be a memorable evening. Please plan to attend.
Thandi suffered a stroke last year and needs our help. She sang her way through apartheid and was a role model to many of South Africa's people. To celebrate her strength and leadership not to mention her outstanding musicianship Klaasen has been awarded South Africa's Order of the Baobab in Silver (2006) for "excellent achievement in and contribution to the art of Music". In August 2013, as part of the Women's Month celebrations, Klaasen and four other icons of South African jazz – Abigail Kubheka, Dorothy Masuka, Sathima Bea Benjaminand Sylvia Mdunyelwa – were honoured by Standard Bank with lifetime achievement awards. Other awards she has received include the Woman of Distinction Award received in Canada (1999), and a lifetime achievement award at the 2006 South African Music Awards.
We will be hosting the Fundraiser as a 'Sunset Show' at Scherer Gardens, 2014 & 2015 winners of The Ottawa Home & Garden Show's 'Best Garden' award. Some features on site are the spectacular rock water fountain gardens and miniature Sika deer pastured behind the stage. You will be surrounded by mature trees and moonlight, listening to two of the best Canadians in their genre. It will be a night of jazz, African music and blues performed by well schooled musicians who thoroughly enjoy their craft. We thought it would be the perfect place to host a Sunset Show! Photographs and videos along with dancing are encouraged!
For even more fun and your dining pleasure Lisa Scherer of The Granary Beizli will be preparing a scrumptious Pig Roast – an old school country tradition when friends and neighbours gather (not included in entrance price).
We suggest you bring a lawn chair and a friend. It will be a memorable evening. Please plan to attend.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Blues On Tues
The Granary Beizli,
3270 County Rd 10, Vankleek Hill ON
Tuesday, July 21 @ 7
pm; $10
Special Guest: Stephen Barry on Bass!
DANCING ENCOURAGED!
DANCING ENCOURAGED!
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catl.
with Pang Attack
Blacksheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Friday, July 24 @ 8:30 pm; $10
Toronto rock ‘n’ roll road
warriors catl. are making the journey to The Blacksheep Inn to bring their “furious
live energy” (NOW Magazine) to Wakefield for the very first time. The duo
consisting of Jamie on the gretsch archtop and Sarah slammin’ the stand-up drum
kit have played Ottawa at a sold-out National Arts Centre 4th Stage
Series as well as a JUNOfest party at The Elmdale Tavern. They haven’t played
the area for over two years and are excited to bring the dance-party east!
catl. have had
a busy year touring Canada and the U.S. in support of their 4th LP
of 10 original rockers called “This Shakin’ House”. The new full-length album is OUT NOW and you can stream it HERE!
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
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Kemptville Live
Music Festival
Kemptville College
Campus, Kemptville ON
July 24-26
Bluesy highlights:
Saturday, July 25
2 pm Rocket Rached & the Fat City 8
3:20 pm Silver Creek
4:40 pm Angel Forrest
6:10 pm Steve Hill
7:45 pm MonkeyJunk
9:30 pm The Road Hammers
Sunday, July 26
noon Maria Hawkins
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, July 24
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow Bistro, 9 pm
The Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 25
Sherri Harding & the Heat @ the Atomic Rooster, 4-8
pm
Firebelly with Bella Cat @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, July 26
River City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the
Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Double Double @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Lucas Haneman Express @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
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FESTIVALS THIS WEEK
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Beaches
International Jazz Festival
Toronto ON
July 10-26
With Blackburn, Chris Thomas King, Kirby Sewell, Chris
Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite, Michelle Willson & the Evil Gal Festival
Orchestra and more.
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Festival de Blues
de Victoriaville
Victoriaville BC
July 23-25
With Adam Karch, Jim Zeller, JW-Jones, Bob Walsh and
more.
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Kemptville Live
Music Festival
Kemptville College
Campus, Kemptville ON
July 24-26
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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:
July 23 – Jeff Hagerman
July 30
– Ed Hart
August 6
– Mathieu Gagnon
August
13 – Chuck Karn
August
20 – Genevieve Freynet
August 27 – Al Wood
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Black & Blue
Thursdays
Black Irish Pub, 15
Selkirk Street
Every other
Thursday, 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!
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Jeff Rogers
SALT, 345 Preston
Street
Fridays, 9:30 pm
Every other
Saturday, 9:30 pm
Friday and
alternate Saturday 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
Deacon Brodie’s,
247 Elgin Street
Every Sunday, 2-6
pm
Every
Sunday afternoon, you can find Jeff playing some tunes at Deacon Brodie's on
Elgin.
Downtown
Ottawa, come for brunch (till 2pm) and then stay for tunes as Jeff takes
requests and kicks off your Sunday Funday!
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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
2015/16 LINE-UP
Blues On The Rideau – the Dinner and Show Fundraiser Series that has been running at The Cove Country Inn in Westport, Ontario for the past 10 years and is now recognized as one of the premier Blues Series in Canada – is pleased to announce its 2015/16 Line-Up. The shows start in September and run once a month through to May (December excluded). It’s another all star cast of some of Canada’s best Blues bands with a mix of popular returnees and a couple of new bands that have never played BOTR before. As in previous years every show is a fundraiser for a different local charity. To date the Series has raised over $55,000. The goal for this season is another $5K.
All BOTR shows run from 7 to
11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner served by the
Cove’s friendly staff. The venue is small, intimate and relaxed. After
dinner you get to see and dance to world class Blues bands up close
and personal – the way Blues is best enjoyed – all for a very reasonable
price – $65 (plus tax). There are door prize giveaways at every show
and 2 Grand Prizes drawn at the end of the season. ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS are required and it is wise to book well in
advance, especially if you want to stay overnight. Rooms at The Cove and
nearby B&Bs and motels frequently sell out for Blues nights. Call
613-273-3636
Note that there has been a small increase in price this year – $5 - the first in 5 years – to help cover cost increases over that time. And there is a new Reservation Policy in place this year – a credit card number is required with the reservation (although the card is not charged until the night of the show). Cancellations or changes in the reservation can be made up to a week prior to the event without penalty. After that time those than don’t show – or come with fewer than reserved for – will be charged for those seats – although a credit will be applied for a future show that season (space available) if there is a legitimate reason. The new policy has been implemented due to the number of "no-shows" over the past several years which, in many cases, has prevented others who would like to see that show from attending.
2015/16 SEASON – our 11th year!
September 25
From Texas/Toronto
DANNY BROOKS w. LIL’ MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
Born and raised in Toronto but now a resident of Llano, Texas singer/songwriter/guitarist/harp player Danny Brooks combines the best of Texas and Mississippi Soul Blues. A multiple Juno and Maple Blues Award nominee. Backed by his wife Debi and some of the best players in Toronto.
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT IN BLOOM
October 23
From Alabama/Victoria BC
DAVID VEST & THE WILLING VICTIMS
Born in Alabama David now lives in Victoria, BC. He plays foot-stompin’, rock ‘n rollin’, boogie-woogie piano as good as it gets - a 2X Maple Blues Award winner for Keyboardist of the Year. The Willing Victims include the great Teddy Leonard on guitar and 2 members from Downchild.
PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM
November 20
From Peterborough & Wainfleet ON
RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
Two of the finest singer/songwriter/guitarists in Canada – individually they’re great - together they’re magical! Multiple Maple Blues Award winners & Suzie has won a Juno. Their 4th visit to BOTR and they’ve sold out every time so make your reservations early for this one!
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
January 22 & 23
From Hamilton
From Texas/Toronto
DANNY BROOKS w. LIL’ MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
Born and raised in Toronto but now a resident of Llano, Texas singer/songwriter/guitarist/harp player Danny Brooks combines the best of Texas and Mississippi Soul Blues. A multiple Juno and Maple Blues Award nominee. Backed by his wife Debi and some of the best players in Toronto.
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT IN BLOOM
October 23
From Alabama/Victoria BC
DAVID VEST & THE WILLING VICTIMS
Born in Alabama David now lives in Victoria, BC. He plays foot-stompin’, rock ‘n rollin’, boogie-woogie piano as good as it gets - a 2X Maple Blues Award winner for Keyboardist of the Year. The Willing Victims include the great Teddy Leonard on guitar and 2 members from Downchild.
PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM
November 20
From Peterborough & Wainfleet ON
RICK FINES & SUZIE VINNICK w. BAND
Two of the finest singer/songwriter/guitarists in Canada – individually they’re great - together they’re magical! Multiple Maple Blues Award winners & Suzie has won a Juno. Their 4th visit to BOTR and they’ve sold out every time so make your reservations early for this one!
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN
January 22 & 23
From Hamilton
STEVE STRONGMAN BAND
A fabulous guitarist, singer/songwriter and showman - Juno Award winner and Maple Blues Award winner in the categories of Best Guitarist, Songwriter, Recording, Electric Act, Acoustic Act and Entertainer. His 4th visit to The Cove and he’s become so popular we’re bringing him in for a 2 night stand this time!
PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST & THE WESTPORT ARTS COUNCIL
February 19
From Toronto
JACK DE KEYZER BAND
Jeff Healey called him “the finest Blues guitarist in Canada”. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner for Best Guitarist, Entertainer, Electric Act and Recording of the Year. One of the hardest working Bluesmen in the country with a great veteran band. This is Jack’s 7th visit to BOTR - unquestionably one of our favourites!
PROCEEDS TO ART BY THE LAKE WESTPORT
March 25
From Montreal
ANGEL FORREST BAND
With a career spanning 26 years and 8 albums to her credit Angel is recognized as one of the best female vocalists in Quebec. Now she’s become nationally and internationally famous. Last year she won the Maple Blues Award winner for Best Female Vocalist (her second in a row) and Best Songwriter. A colourful, flamboyant performer with a voice like Janis Joplin. Her first appearance at BOTR and we’re very pleased to have her!
PROCEEDS TO KICK IN FOR KIDS
April 22
From Montreal
RIA REECE BAND
A young, beautiful up-and-coming artist with a powerful, soulful voice who sings Blues, Jazz, Soul & R&B like Etta James & Koko Taylor. 4 Quebec Lys Blues Award nominations for her first album and a finalist in the 2014 Toronto Blues Society’s Talent Search. She hasn’t played outside of Quebec that often yet but that’s about to change – come and see her before she gets famous!
PROCEEDS TO 4-H CANADA
May 13
From Hamilton
HARRISON KENNEDY BAND
One of the best Soul/Blues/R&B singers this country has ever produced - period. Lead singer in the Detroit supergroup “Chairmen Of The Board” in the 1960s Harrison semi-retired when the band broke up, took a “real job” and only played Blues on the side for a few decades. He re-emerged full time in the early 2000s and since then he’s released 7 albums (4 of which earned Juno nominations), been nominated 15X for Maple Blues Awards and an American Blues Music Award. Harrison has been here twice before - now you get to see him with his full R&B band behind him. I guarantee this will be a night to remember. Reserve early!
PROCEEDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
A fabulous guitarist, singer/songwriter and showman - Juno Award winner and Maple Blues Award winner in the categories of Best Guitarist, Songwriter, Recording, Electric Act, Acoustic Act and Entertainer. His 4th visit to The Cove and he’s become so popular we’re bringing him in for a 2 night stand this time!
PROCEEDS TO THE RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST & THE WESTPORT ARTS COUNCIL
February 19
From Toronto
JACK DE KEYZER BAND
Jeff Healey called him “the finest Blues guitarist in Canada”. A 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner for Best Guitarist, Entertainer, Electric Act and Recording of the Year. One of the hardest working Bluesmen in the country with a great veteran band. This is Jack’s 7th visit to BOTR - unquestionably one of our favourites!
PROCEEDS TO ART BY THE LAKE WESTPORT
March 25
From Montreal
ANGEL FORREST BAND
With a career spanning 26 years and 8 albums to her credit Angel is recognized as one of the best female vocalists in Quebec. Now she’s become nationally and internationally famous. Last year she won the Maple Blues Award winner for Best Female Vocalist (her second in a row) and Best Songwriter. A colourful, flamboyant performer with a voice like Janis Joplin. Her first appearance at BOTR and we’re very pleased to have her!
PROCEEDS TO KICK IN FOR KIDS
April 22
From Montreal
RIA REECE BAND
A young, beautiful up-and-coming artist with a powerful, soulful voice who sings Blues, Jazz, Soul & R&B like Etta James & Koko Taylor. 4 Quebec Lys Blues Award nominations for her first album and a finalist in the 2014 Toronto Blues Society’s Talent Search. She hasn’t played outside of Quebec that often yet but that’s about to change – come and see her before she gets famous!
PROCEEDS TO 4-H CANADA
May 13
From Hamilton
HARRISON KENNEDY BAND
One of the best Soul/Blues/R&B singers this country has ever produced - period. Lead singer in the Detroit supergroup “Chairmen Of The Board” in the 1960s Harrison semi-retired when the band broke up, took a “real job” and only played Blues on the side for a few decades. He re-emerged full time in the early 2000s and since then he’s released 7 albums (4 of which earned Juno nominations), been nominated 15X for Maple Blues Awards and an American Blues Music Award. Harrison has been here twice before - now you get to see him with his full R&B band behind him. I guarantee this will be a night to remember. Reserve early!
PROCEEDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Bands and dates are subject
to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Check the website or call The
Cove closer to the shows to confirm.
Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for more details on the bands including LINKS to their websites, Facebook pages and You Tube videos
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com Sponsored by Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com and LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
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Visit www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca for more details on the bands including LINKS to their websites, Facebook pages and You Tube videos
BLUES ON THE RIDEAU is produced by Choose The Blues Productions www.choosetheblues.ca in cooperation with The Cove Inn, Westport www.coveinn.com Sponsored by Dan Aykroyd Wines www.danaykroydwines.com Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com and LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions www.twitter.com/Doranchoozblues
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FESTIVALS IN JULY
– ONTARIO & QUEBEC
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Festival de Blues
de Victoriaville
Victoriaville BC
July 23-25
With Adam Karch, Jim Zeller, JW-Jones, Bob Walsh and
more.
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Kemptville Live
Music Festival
Kemptville College
Campus, Kemptville ON
July 24-26
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JULY FESTIVALS – CANADA
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Calgary
International Blues Festival
Calgary AB
July 27 – August 2
With Tas Cru & His Band of Tortured Souls, Curtis
Salgado Band, Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington & the Roadmasters, Selwyn
Birchwood Band, Jarekus Singleton Band, Bobby Rush, Alexis P. Suter, Wicked
Grin, Vasti Jackson and more.
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SPECIAL EVENTS IN JULY
& AUGUST
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The Trevor Finlay
Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, July 31
A rare return to Ottawa from his current location in
Nashville, Tennessee, Trevor is a fan-favourite and crowd-pleaser. This is a
‘don’t miss’ show!
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Studebaker John
& The Hawks
Coal Train Blues
Festival, Cobourg ON
Friday, July 31
Critically acclaimed Chicago Blues veteran Studebaker
John is one of the keepers of House Rockin’ Chicago Blues! He learned it
directly from Hound Dog Taylor. John was also chosen as guitarist for the
Yardbirds when they reformed in 1991, quite an honour! This show is sponsored
by Don Emond at Assante Wealth Management in Cobourg. Thanks Don!
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Paul Reddick
Irene’s Pub, 885
Bank Street
Saturday, August 1
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David Gogo
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street,
Saturday, August 8
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Ottawa Little Theatre Fundraiser
Down In The Delta
with Raoul Bhaneja, Big Dave McLean, Super
Chikan & Tony D
Ottawa Little
Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue
Friday, August 14 @
8 pm; Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door; Students $25
If this theatre is a rockin’, it’s because Raoul Bhaneja has
returned to the stage. Raoul, an OLT alumnus, will headline the 2015
Signature Fundraiser on Aug. 14 at 8 pm, in concert with blues heavyweights Big Dave
McLean of Winnipeg, and Super Chikan of
Mississippi.
Raoul currently fronts the Maple
Blues award winning band Raoul and the Big Time, and is also an
accomplished Toronto-based actor.
When Raoul plays OLT on August 14, he’ll have a pair of
legends in tow. Super Chikan and Big Dave McLean will join him on stage in
an ensemble Raoul put together to perform at the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto.
The Trio will make the trek to Ottawa especially for this performance following
its debut on August 12 in Nathan Phillips Square. As an added treat for local
blues fans, Raoul has invited Ottawa blues man Tony D to join the trio for a
few tunes.
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Jeff Jensen
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, August 15
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Mudcat Blues Workshop & Concert
with Rita Chiarelli, Robin Banks and Suzie Vinnick
Shared Harvest Community Farm, Dunnville, ON
August 21-23; workshop $450; concert $25
Three blues
powerhouses of the Canadian music scene will come together for two nights and
two days of teaching along with a Saturday night blues concert. Workshops will
consist of Blues Guitar with Suzie Vinnick, Songwriting with Rita Chiarelli and
veteran blues vocalist Robin Banks will teach vocal training. The concert will
be $25 for non workshop attendees.
Set at picturesque
Shared Harvest Farm in Canada’s deep south (Dunnville, Ontario) the week-end
will consist of 10 hours of workshops with two group sessions. Participants
will enjoy 5 fresh gourmet organic meals plus snacks from our 30 acres of
certified organic vegetable fields. Some accommodations will be indoors on
farm, with on-site camping available and billeted rooms (first come first
serve). Don’t miss this chance to learn from 3 of the top female Canadian
professional blues artists!
For more info:
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Voyage LaBelle Vie
invites you to its
1st Blues
Cruise on the Ottawa River
Quai des Artistes, Gatineau QC
Saturday, August
22; 7:30 – 11:30 pm; $45 per person
Music by Jim Zeller Circus
Voyage LaBelle Vie, 819 332-1851
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KINGSTON BLUES
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Special Kingston Jam
Open Jam featuring some of Kingston’s most popular
musicians.
The Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street,
Kingston ON
Friday, July 24 @ 8:30 pm; $5 @ the door
Featuring many great
Kingston musicians including Pete Pereira (former superb sax player for
Georgette Fry, Michael George & The Jive, and frequent guest of Blue
Monday). Friday July 24, Pete and several musicians he played with (from the
bands listed above) will be convening at the Kingston RCHA Club. They will have
their instruments and hope to make a lot of good music together and have some
fun. Other musicians are certainly welcome to attend and sit in. Come on out
and enjoy a good time.
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Dan Deslauriers
The
Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, August 1;
$10
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The Snyders
The
Standeasy @ the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, August 15
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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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VIOLET’S VENUE
BRINGS ON THE SUMMER
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Violet’s Venue brings on the
summer heat with 7 shows to warm your heart and soul! The shows are presented
in an intimate, comfortable, acoustically-sound 92-seat theatre, located just 5
minutes from HWY 400 (free parking for up to 45 vehicles). It all adds up to
Ontario’s premier Blues experience!
Here’s the outstanding
June/July/August 2015 line-up to date.
Friday, July 31 – Alexis P Suter Band
2015 Koko Taylor Award
Nominee!
For more information please
visit http://www.alexispsuter.com/
Ticket Price: $70.00
Friday, August 7 – Edgar Winter
Hear his memorable hits
“Frankenstein” and “Free Ride”
For more information please
visit http://www.edgarwinter.com/
Ticket Price: $175.00
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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, July 26 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Blues Bud Brent
Next week, August 2 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – 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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Wednesday, July 29
The Yohawks @ Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, 8 pm
Sunday, August 2
Super Soul
Sundays @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 9
Super Soul
Sundays @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 16
Super Soul
Sundays @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 23
Super Soul
Sundays @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 29
Maria Hawkins Band @ Irene’s
Sunday, August 30
Super Soul
Sundays @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
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