26 October 2015

Ottawa Blues This Week - 26 October 2015

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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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The 22nd edition of Virée Blues Boréale presents
Jo Hell & the Red Roosters
Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC
Wednesday, October 28 @ 8 pm

A Star-feature on Virée Blues Boréale’s very beginnings, he won the hearts of the region’s Blues fans on his very first performance. Jo Hell, now a Texas resident, gets to be on stage 7 days a week, mainly on Austin’s 6th Avenue where he had the opportunity to play his guitar beside bassist Tommy Shannon (Double Trouble, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter), to talk Blues with Buddy Guy, with the late B.B. King and with Chris Layton (Double Trouble, Stevie Ray Vaughan), and to perform on stage with, among others, the late famous piano great  Pinetop Perkins (Muddy Waters), with guitarist Alan Haynes, with the late Hubert Sumlin (Howlin’ Wolf), with the late Uncle John Turner (Johnny Winter) and with the late famous drummer Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix)! These learning experiences allowed the band to progress to a more refined, mature and clearer sound, but always as powerful and frenzied, fitted for the best Texas Roadhouses. Unfortunately, this makes it much more difficult to visit with us as much as he and the fans wish.

This is one of the most sought after bands at Virée Blues Boréale; they are grateful and so, make sure to reward this wait. By popular demand, after a delay of more than four years, and for a sixth performance at Virée Blues Boréale, the first since  2007, the Original of Jo Hell & The Red Roosters.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Lynne Hanson
Murder Ballads & Songs of Reckoning
The Branch Restaurant, Kemptville ON
Friday, October 30 @ 9 pm; tickets $15; reservations recommended

Years as a serial murder ballad writer have culminated with Lynne Hanson's new album “Seven Deadly Spins”. The new album will be released this Fall 2015.
The Good Intentions Trio - Lynne with Keith Glass and Philip Shaw Bova.
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Chuck Jackson & the All Stars Live
St. Francis Centre, 73 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Sunday, October 31 @ 8 pm; advance $40, $50 at the door

Chuck Jackson is the sort of open-hearted, friendly guy who builds an instant rapport with audiences. He came to Downchild as their singer 24 years ago after a long career with a number of top Canadian bands. An award-wining musician, who rates Big Joe turner, Otis Redding and Junior Wells as major influences, he’s also an excellent songwriter and harmonica player.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Benefit for Alan Gustafson
with the Dusty Drifters and Ball and Chain & the Wreckers
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, October 28 @ 8 pm; $5
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Halloweenish … Friday bash with the Tony D Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, October 30 @ 9 pm

It's just Friday before Halloween bash at The Rainbow with The Tony D Band. People who cannot wait to get their Hallo weenies off come and join us...we will howl full blast. The ever so fabulous Zeek Gross and the funkfied pappyland will be the usual suspects. We'll play the Blues and soul and other Rock and or Roll(s).
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Lynne Hanson’s Release Party
“Seven Deadly Spins”
Greenfield’s Pub, 900 Greenbank Road, Barrhaven
Saturday, October 31 @ 9:30 pm; tickets $15

Murder ballads and songs of reckoning – Years as a serial murder ballad writer have culminated with Lynne Hanson's new album “Seven Deadly Spins”. The new album will be released this Fall 2015 and to celebrate Lynne Hanson & The Good Intentions are gonna put on one HELL of a party at Greenfield's Pub in Ottawa on Halloween! In addition to playing ALL of Lynne's original murder songs the band will be playing killing songs by other people. If you've ever said "I'd pay good money to see Lynne Hanson cover Aerosmith's ‘Janie's Got A Gun’ this is your chance! 

BAND: Phil Shaw Bova (drums), Standup Steve (bass), Keith Glass (guitar), Nick Gauthier (guitar), Bobby Stagg (keyboards) PLUS specials guests TBA!

Buy your tickets in ADVANCE and you can WIN … a copy of the new album 7 Deadly Spins as well as a dry mounted Show Poster (designed by Michael Zavacky) to one advance ticket holder!!
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Tuesday, October 27
Steve Marriner & Pauly Roberto @ Irene’s, 9 pm
Wednesday, October 28
A Benefit with The Dusty Drifters and Ball and Chain @ Irene’s, 9 pm
Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30
Tony D Band @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Saturday, October 31
The Hornettes & Bella Cat Blues @ the Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 pm
Lynne Hanson & the Good Intentions CD Release @ Greenfield’s, 9:30 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: 
          October 29 – Mark Crissinger
          November 5 – Tyra Jutai
          November 12 – Jeff Graham
          November 19 – Jesse Greene
          November 26 – Drew Nelson
          December 3 – Eric Walker
          December 10 – Peter Newsom
          December 17 – Ed Hart
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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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Super Soul Sundays, 9:30 pm
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
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VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE 2015
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The 22nd edition of Virée Blues Boréale
at Bar Le Petit Chicago, 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC
Every second Wednesday @ 8 pm; $20
Ottawa Blues Society members - $15 with OBS card

Wednesday, October 28 – Jo Hell & the Red Roosters
Wednesday, November 11 – Irene Torres & the Sugar Devils
Wednesday, November 25 – Whisky Legs
Wednesday, December 9 – Mistysa, Guy Bélanger, Dawn Tyler Watson
www.vireeblues.ca        
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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

Blues On The Rideau is a Dinner and Show Fundraiser Series that has been running at The Cove Country Inn in Westport, Ontario for the past 10 years. The shows start in September and run once a month through to May (December excluded) and feature some of the best Blues bands in Canada (and a few American ones too). It has come to be recognized as one of the premier Blues Series in Canada. 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.

The Cove Inn is located in the beautiful village of Westport on Upper Rideau Lake - about a 90 minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston. All BOTR shows run from 7 to 11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner. The staff at The Cove are very friendly and the venue is small, intimate and relaxed. After dinner you get to see and dance to the 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 from all of the Comment Cards filled in by attendees over the year.  

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required and it is wise to book well ahead especially if you want to stay overnight. Rooms at The Cove and nearby B&Bs and motels frequently sell out for Blues nights. Call The Cove at 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN to reserve.

More info on the Series, including Bios, LINKS to websites and YOU TUBES of all the artists can be found at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca 

2015/16 SEASON – our 11th year!
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

Bands and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Check the website or call The Cove closer to the shows to confirm.

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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www.facebook.com/TheCoveCountryInn    www.twitter.com/thecoveinn
 
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS FALL
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Clyde River Concert Series Harvest Party
Edmonton songbird Jenie Thai - Solo
Aylmer QC
Friday, November 6; Doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8 pm: $20
            OBS members with membership card $15
          Contact Dave for details 613 290 4840

Jenie Thai is building a musical presence throughout the country through the electric energy she displays on stage and the old soul that’s conveyed through her songwriting.
BYOB; Snacks provided – feel free to bring something to share
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Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots
Cabaret La Basoche, 120 rue Principale, Gatineau QC
Friday, November 6 @ 8 pm; tickets $34.50

Wainwright, a two-time winner of the coveted Blues Music Award for "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year," is one of the most exciting keyboard performers on the roots music scene.  Known for his high-octane boogie piano, big soul sounds, powerhouse blues, roots rock 'n' roll, and a voice that recalls Dr. John and Leon Russell, he's also a raucous, dynamic performer and a crowd pleaser with soul to spare. 
Victor and his band are touring in support of their latest release, “Boom Town”.
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Turbo Street Funk
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, November 6 @ 9:30 pm

Whether they’re playing a festival, pub, concert hall, or even on a busy street corner, the infectious sounds of Turbo Street Funk get people moving and grooving. With a performance style rooted in the New Orleans horn band tradition, Turbo Street Funk combine Top 40 hits with top notch originals in a show guaranteed to get you dancing.
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, November 7 @ 9:30 pm

Two-time JUNO winner and seven-time Maple Blues winner, blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and band leader Jack de Keyzer “…is the master of live performance. If you’ve never seen him live, you missed out on a Canadian icon….” (Ken Wallis)
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TOM: Songs From A Drunken Piano
NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Saturday, November 7 @ 7:30 pm; $25

Ottawa singers Christine Fagan, Megan Jerome and Steve Berndt present a concert celebration of the bourbon wonder that is Tom Waits. This eclectic revue runs through many of the songs and varied styles of Tom’s long and influential career. The singers are joined by a superb group of multi-instrumentalists to encompass the wide variety of sounds that make up Tom’s unique musical world.

Playing everything from glockenspiel to the kitchen sink, Ken Kanwisher, Mike Essoudry and Chris Breitner join in the fun to capture a little piece of Tom’s celebrated madness.
Vocal - Christine Fagan
Bass/Guitar/Cello/Accordion - Ken Kanwisher
Vocal/Trombone/Synth - Steve Berndt
Vocal/Piano/Accordion - Megan Jerome
Drums/Clarinet/Vocal - Mike Essoudry
Guitar/Bass - Chris Breitner

Tom Waits is one of a kind and this show promises to be the same!
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David Gogo
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, November 13 @ 9:45 pm

Touring in support of his latest release “Vicksburg Call”.
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Steve Hill
St. Francis Centre, 73 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Friday, November 13

When it comes to one-man bands, guitarist and singer extraordinaire Steve Hill has no limits. Throughout his lengthy and intense live shows, Hill performs standing up while singing and playing guitar, with his feet playing bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats and, with a drum stick fused to the head of his trusty guitar, any other percussion within reach. With roots in blues, rock and a little bit of country, Hill performs his original songs, blues classics and, quite often, raucous renditions of Jimi Hendrix tunes.
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Terry Gillespie Trio
Centre Culturel Le Chenail, Hawkesbury, ON
Saturday, November 14 @ 7:30 pm; $25
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Ottawa Blues Society Road To Memphis Fall Fundraiser
with the Lucas Haneman Express
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, November 18 @ 8 pm; $10
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Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar + Nudie
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Sunday, November 22 @ 4 pm; tickets $10 advance

Country Gospel Sunday with Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar + Nudie
Charlottetown PEI-based roots troubadour Nudie teams up with the spine-tingling gospel blues of Toronto’s Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar for an afternoon of soul-uplifting, goosebump-inducing dose of quality music.
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Gram Parsons Birthday Bash
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, November 25 @ 8 pm; tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door

Starring Anders Drerup and the Legend of GP Band.
This is a fundraiser for the Addiction Research Foundation of CAMH.
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Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
CD Release – “Stormy Water”
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, November 28 @ 9:27 pm

A party!! Our new record will be available so we're celebrating! C'mon down, have some great food, enjoy some great dancin' and blues the night away. We'll be performing the entire new record. Going to be a time.
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BLUES IN JAMAICA 2016
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Blues In Jamaica
Samsara Cliff Resort, Negril, Jamaica
January 29 – February 5, 2016

We have decided to more or less take over the fabulous Samsara Cliff Resort in Negril for 2016 with our Group and provide more onsite music and activities including everyone this year! There are only 48 rooms to book here for each week, so please book early and get onboard with your deposits of $200 per person now to secure your spot.

We have been asked to come back for a bigger Blues Festival at the Seastar Inn in 2016 and will also include the Wednesday Nite Jam @ Roots Bamboo, highlighting local Reggae talent as well. We will also do our Half Moon Bay private Beach Bash as that was a huge success, on Tuesday and the Lobster was fabulous! See below for more info!

Join Terry Gillespie & Canadian Blues Artists including
Chuck Jackson
Cheryl Lescom
Chuckee Zehr
Brant Parker
Jerome Godboo
& Surprise Guests!

Pricing
Dates 1 week - Jan 29-Feb 5, 2016 - Friday to Friday better flight options for you!
Westjet Flights
From Ottawa
Garden Cottages $1649 per person double occupancy
Superior Oceanview $1779 per person double occupancy
From Montreal
Garden Cottages $1649 per person double occupancy
Superior Oceanview $1759 per person double
Also:
10 nights Jan 23-Feb 2, 2016
From Montreal
Garden Cottages $1929 per person double occupancy
Superior Oceanview $2099 per person double occupancy

Deposits are $200 per person to book and hold space!
Final payment due in full November 30, 2015!

For further info:
NORTHSTAR TRAVEL
519 804 9251 DIRECT LINE
Dawn Fairbanks
519 265 6422 home office
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KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS
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Ginger St. James
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, November 7 @ 8:30 pm; $10 in advance @ the RCHA Club
To reserve, call 613 384-8168 or email bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca 

With her sultry and powerful voice, her sassy and commanding stage presence, and a repertoire that blends country, rock n’ roll and blues, Ginger St. James packs a lot of entertainment into her 5-foot frame. She’s touring to support her debut full-length album, “Diesel & Peas”.
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JW-Jones
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, November 21 @ 8:30 pm; $15 in advance @ the RCHA Club
To reserve, call 613 384-8168 or email bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca 

JUNO Award nominee, singer/guitarist JW-Jones tours constantly, and is known for his high-energy show that keeps getting hotter!
Check out this video from April 28 at Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa - Buddy Guy with special guest JW-Jones.
The Story: Buddy sat in with JW and his band at his club Legends in Chicago on April 14, 2015, then asked JW to join him on two shows in Ottawa as his special guest (video from the second night):
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Soulstack
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, December 5 @ 8:30 pm

Like a beat up old Dodge burning down the highway with a brand new set of rims and a candy metallic paint job, Soulstack carves out their modern roots music in nouveau-retro-style, inspired by sweaty sounds and throbbing rhythms, all performed with deep intensity, wild conviction, greasy organ, sweet tremolo-soaked guitar, and heartbreaking harmonies.

These young Soulstack men stand by their beat-up vintage instruments and bleed every ounce of emotion from them – taking the listener on a rhythmic and melodic journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the exhaust-tinged fuzz of Detroit with award winning engineer Jeremy Darby (Smokey Robinson, Keith Richards, Prince.)

Soulstack was formed in 2011 by frontman Jonathan Knight and keyboardist Mark Wessenger. The band consists of Maple Blues Award-winning drummer Tom Bona, bass Darryl ‘Harpo’ Peterson and baritone guitarist Chris Latta.
 
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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 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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For more, please contact Kingston Blues Society
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BLUES ON THE RADIO
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101.9 DAWG-FM, CIDG, is ON THE AIR!  Blues 24/7
Live streaming on the website at http://www.dawgfm.com/

Sundays, 8-9 pm: Ottawa Blues Society DAWG’ON BLUES
Each week OBS hosts keep you up to date on what’s happening on the Ottawa area blues scene, play some great blues from local bands and showcase regional and Canadian talent.
This week, November 1 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Mississippi, the Delta & Clarksdale with Liz Sykes
Next week, November 8 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – East Coast Blues with Debra Thornington

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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The Bluesmobile with Elwood Blues, CHEZ FM 106.1
Sundays 6-7 pm; Wednesdays 11 pm – midnight
October 31-November 1 – The Blues of Led Zeppelin
November 7-8 – Dom Flemons
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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, November 6
Blues and Company @ TNT Smokehouse, 8 pm
The Back Beat @ Hurley's Bar and Grill, Kanata, 9 pm
Friday, November 13
Lucas Haneman Express @ the Black Sheep, 8:30 pm
Wednesday, November 18
OBS Road To Memphis Fundraiser with the Lucas Haneman Express @ Irene’s, 8 pm
Saturday, November 28
Wicked Grin @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Friday, December 4      
Blues and Company @ TNT Smokehouse, 8 pm
Saturday, December 5
Terry Gillespie Band @ the Atomic Rooster, 9 pm
Friday & Saturday, December 11-12
MonkeyJunk @ the Black Sheep Inn, 8:30 pm
Sunday, December 13
Blues and Company @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Sunday, December 27
John Carroll & the Epic Proportions @ the Black Sheep Inn, 4:20 pm
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