27 June 2016

Ottawa Blues This Week - 27 June 2016

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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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I just got home from seeing this documentary. If you’re a blues fan who wants to see the ‘real deal’ Mississippi blues, this is a ‘don’t miss’ movie!

I AM THE BLUES
Bytowne Theatre, 325 Rideau Street
One showing remaining:
                        Tuesday, June 28 @ 9:05 pm
Tickets - $12 for non-members; $8 for Bytowne members (with Bytowne membership card); ticket prices include HST, cash only; Bytowne membership $12; seniors & students $6 with ID; (valid for one year from date of purchase)

I AM THE BLUES is a beautiful feature documentary about to go into national theatrical release. The film was made by Emmy-winning Montreal director Daniel Cross. It follows a number of remaining blues greats, most in their 80s, in Mississippi and Louisiana. It's an incredibly intimate and touching look at these artists and a disappearing generation in the blues. 

I AM THE BLUES takes the audience on a musical journey through the swamps of the Louisiana Bayou, the juke joints of the Mississippi Delta and Moonshine soaked BBQs in the North Mississippi Hill Country. Visit the last original blues devils, many in their 80s, still living in the American deep south and touring the Chitlin’ Circuit. Let Bobby Rush, Barbara Lynn, Henry Gray, Carol Fran, Little Freddie King, Lazy Lester, Bilbo Walker, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, RL Boyce, LC Ulmer, Lil’ Buck Sinegal and their friends awaken the blues in all of us.

I AM THE BLUES - Trailer 

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Blues & BBQ
All day fundraiser for Jed Rached
Moose McGuire’s, 3220 McCarthy Road
Saturday, July 2 @ 1 pm; $15 advance, $20 at the door

12 hours of rockin’ blues … with Jerome Godboo, Wild T, Drew Nelson Band, Rod Williams Band, Lucas Haneman Express, Crunchy Flower, Joe Gaspar Band, River City Junction, Fat City 8, Clint Everson , Fredy Carriere, Kevin Ficzere.

In support of our good friend, fellow musician and a co-founder of the Ottawa Blues Society, Jed Rached. Jed has given his heart and his music to the Ottawa community for much of his life. His contribution has been instrumental in establishing a vibrant Blues scene in the city. If you’ve ever sat and had a conversation with Jed, you can’t help but love the guy. He is sincere and generous, and gives everything of himself through his music.

Chronic illness and depression has cost him a great deal in the last few years - emotionally, physically, mentally and financially. Having made so many friends through his dedication to Blues music, it makes sense that many of them now want to help raise his spirits and some funds in an effort to offset the expense of being unable to work.
 

So, his friends including Blues Bud Brent, Trevor Denault, Ottawa Rock & Roots Society, Moose McGuire’s and all the many talented musicians performing are getting together to bring you this intimate boutique Blues and BBQ!

Depression is a struggle that many fight alone in silence. Let’s show Jed and others affected by depression that you don’t have to be alone or ashamed – support is available. Let us extend a hand (and a guitar neck) for the cause and have a lot of fun doing it.

With so much to celebrate this summer season – let’s kick it off with an all BLUES boutique festival and enjoy the incredible talent along with some hot buns!
 

May all your blues be the musical kind!
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FESTIVALS THIS WEEK
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TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
Ottawa ON
June 22 – July 3
With Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the 24th Street Wailers & more.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Toronto ON
June 24 – July 3
With Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the Distillery, Julian Fauth Blues Band, Fraser Melvin Band, Blackburn Brothers & more.

Montreal International Jazz Festival
Montreal QC
June 29 – July 9
With Guy Belanger, the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, Paul DesLauriers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Taj Mahal and more.

Mountain Man Music Festival
Calabogie ON
June 30 – July 1
With Paul DesLauriers Band, Bill Durst, Al Lerman, Zydeco Loco and more.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Gazebo Blues
Riverside Grill & Gazebo, Holiday Inn, Peterborough ON
Fridays, 6-10 pm; cover charge $10

Friday night ‘The Blues Is Alright’! (weather permitting)
July 1 – Paul James Band
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Thursday, June 30
Pre Canada Day Party with the Drew Nelson Band & Crunchy Flower @ Moose McGuire’s, 9 pm
Saturday, July 2
Jesse Greene Band @ the Black Sheep, Wakefield, 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 3
Brian Downey hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
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SUMMER MUSIC COURSES
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Offered at Alcorn Music Studios

For the singer/songwriter. This is an amazing one of kind workshop with three awesome musicians who will help you raise your game and confidence!

For the saxophonists out there, this is one of the best opportunities to learn from one of the best and busiest saxophone teachers in the area. 

And for the brass players, here is a chance to keep your technique strong and improve your abilities as a musician and brass player. Scheduled conveniently near the end of summer, students will enjoy better results on start-of-the-year auditions, and avoid the embarrassment of showing up to first rehearsals with ‘summer chops’.

Alcorn Music Studios has something for everyone! Check out the website.  http://www.alcornmusicstudios.com/home-2/  
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost) EVERY WEEK
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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, 8 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. 
Hosted by Corky Kealey and Vince Halfhide.
Special guests: 
            June 30 – Inesperado
          July 7 – Terry Gillespie
          July 14 – Drew Nelson
          July 21 – Jesse Greene
          July 28 – Ed Hart
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Weekly jazz jam
Options Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays, 7-11 pm; no cover
“… February 11, was the third anniversary of weekly jazz jams at the Brookstreet Hotel's Options Jazz Lounge in Kanata – and the HML Trio will be keeping the music going, as they have from the beginning.
There are not many jams that last without a break for that long, and with the same host band. But the Ottawa jazz trio – Jamie Holmes on drums, Alex Moxon on guitar, and J.P. Lapensée on electric bass – has built a steady following for the Thursday jam, week in and week out.”
Check out the full article on this jam at
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Roddy Ellias
Caveau Mediterranean, 1638 Bank Street
Every Saturday night
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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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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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VIRÉE BLUES BORÉALE
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24th Edition of Virée Blues Boréale
Coming in September 2016.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS MONTHLY
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Gazebo Blues
Riverside Grill & Gazebo, Holiday Inn, Peterborough ON
Fridays, 6-10 pm; cover charge $10

Friday night ‘The Blues Is Alright’! (weather permitting)

July 1 – Paul James Band
July 8 – Bobby Watson Band
July 15 – Blackburn
July 22 – Miss Robin Banks
July 29 – JW-Jones
August 5 – Chris Antonik
August 12 – Bill Durst
August 19 – Chris Murphy featuring Cheryl Lescom
August 26 – Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
September 2 – Jack de Keyzer
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Fifty Five Twenty-Five Festival
Watson’s Mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick ON

World class music performances at the very heart of Manotick.
Watson's Mill is a visually stunning performance space and has great acoustics.

          Tuesday, August 16 – Tyler Kealey
          Wednesday, August 17 – K.E.W.T. Kathryn Briggs & Terry Tufts
          Thursday, August 18 – Suzie Vinnick

Tickets can be purchased through Watson’s Mill 614-692-6455
Adult – single show - $30; pick 3 - $80; all 6 - $150
Family – single show - $80; pick 3 - $225; all 6 - $400
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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 ON
Dinner & Show Fundraisers
Once a month 7-11 pm; $65

Stay tuned for the 2016-17 lineup.
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
Ottawa Blues Society www.ottawabluessociety.com
LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca

Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions    
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Bluesfest After Parties
@ the Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street

Friday, July 8                         Kirby Sewell Band
Saturday, July 9       Wicked Grin
Wednesday, July 13 Connor Gains Band
Friday, July 15                      Tas Cru
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Ottawa Gatineau Blues Cruise with Carolyn Fe Trio
Quai des Artistes, 895 Jacques Cartier, Gatineau QC
Thursday, July 14, 7-10 pm; $40

ALL ABOARD! Take a Blues Cruise on the Ottawa River with Carolyn Fe Blues Collective Trio. Sip a drink, tap your toes or just get up and dance while you soak in the sights of the boat cruise.
Boarding: 18h30 at Quai des Artistes, 895 rue Jacques Cartier, Gatineau, QC. Boat leaves at 19h00 sharp.

RSVP: 819-264-3855 or 613-724-8408
Tickets available at Croisieres Outaouais: 892 rue Jacques Cartier, Gatineau, QC
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MonkeyJunk
The Woodlawn Inn, 420 Division Street, Cobourg, ON
Friday, July 22 @ 6 pm

The 2008 birth of the Ottawa-based band MonkeyJunk came along just when music fans needed them the most. They brought an accessible and refreshing blend of swamp-rock roots and blues to the table and haven’t looked back. In the relatively short time they’ve been performing and recording together, the members of MonkeyJunk have won a collective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA), and have been nominated twice for a JUNO Award, taking home the coveted hardware in 2012. As one of Canada’s heaviest bands since Big Sugar, their music is passionate and edgy with unfettered delivery.

Dinner and Show. Fantastic food with world class Blues. Tickets are $65 plus HST for dinner and show. Only 67 tickets are sold to these events and they sell out.  Contact the Woodlawn for tickets and reservations.
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Steve Strongman
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, July 23 @ 9:30 pm

Hamilton, Ontario based bluesman and JUNO Winner Steve Strongman is making waves internationally and at home in Canada. His breakthrough 2012 release “A Natural Fact” is being recognized as a standout blues & roots record with a whopping Three 2012 Maple Blues Awards (Recording, Songwriter & Guitarist Of The Year) of the six for which it was nominated.
Listening to him is guitar paradise and it is this mastery of the instrument, along with dynamic songwriting, vocal and potent performance styles that set him apart. Having established himself as a musical force to be reckoned with, Strongman has quickly moved into the top ranks of Canadian Blues music, and is undeniably one of the most compelling young bluesmen in the scene today.
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Lloyd Spiegel Solo
House Concert 
Saturday, August 6 @ 7:30 pm (appetizers)
and
Sunday, August 7 @ 5:30 pm (pot-luck style for dinner)

With 8 albums, a sway of accolades to his name and 25 years performing, writing and recording, Lloyd Spielgel has certainly squeezed more into 35 years than many do in a lifetime. It’s that unique experience combined with a relentless touring schedule and stage presence well beyond his years that has seen him become a driving force in Australian blues and one of the most respected guitarists in the country.
Two house concerts are planned with Australian Blues Guitarist Lloyd Spiegel. Lloyd has been compared to Matt Andersen and J.P. Cormier. This will be his first tour in Canada. He will play 2 x 45 minute sets with an intermission (and more if the crowd wishes!)
50 tickets are available, at $20 each. Reserve tickets in advance by email: sarah@portertalent.ca
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FESTIVALS IN JUNE
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TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
Ottawa ON
June 22 – July 3
With Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the 24th Street Wailers & more.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Toronto ON
June 24 – July 3
With Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the Distillery, Julian Fauth Blues Band, Fraser Melvin Band, Blackburn Brothers & more.

Montreal International Jazz Festival
Montreal QC
June 29 – July 9
With Guy Belanger, the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, Paul DesLauriers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Taj Mahal and more.

Mountain Man Music Festival
Calabogie ON
June 30 – July 1
With Paul DesLauriers Band, Bill Durst, Al Lerman, Zydeco Loco and more.
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JULY FESTIVALS COMING NEXT WEEK
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KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS
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Royal Blues Jam
Royal Tap Room, 344 Princess Street, Kingston ON
Thursday, June 30 @ 9 pm

NOW or NEVER!
If you have never been to the Royal Tap Room but your curiosity has always wanted to go then you need to be there for the Royal Blues Jam Thursday, June 30 (9 pm start). Next day is Canada Day – a holiday, no work, you can sleep in (what a golden opportunity).
Hosted by the incredible, sensational house band ROUGH MIX, featuring many entertaining local artists and maybe even YOU!!!!

Kingstown NEW Mississippi
www.rogerdorey.wordpress.com
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Erin McCallum
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, July 2 @ 9 pm; $10 in advance @ the RCHA Club or
reserve 613-384-8168 or bruce@kingstonbluessociety.ca

She has been twice-nominated for a Maple Blues Awards (best female vocalist and best band). Her voice has been called a national treasure by The Blues Tribe. She has released 5 albums (2 were produced by Jack deKeyzer including her most recent, which was named blues album of the year by both Blues Source and Blues Blast).
Erin is one of those performers who has been quietly building herself a reputation for 13 years as an outstanding blues artist – she  has performed at many major blues festivals in Canada and the United States and everyone who has seen her consider her to be a remarkable talent and a must see artist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvWAw14cppo  - close your eyes and listen – beautiful
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The Nate Crockett Band
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, July 16 @ 9 pm; $5 at the door

The Nate Crockett Band was the talk of the Homegrown Live Festival as they had everyone at the RCHA Club Blues Venue talking about their foot stomping, high energy, original and awesome performance.
They are a newly formed band with members from Dr.Jones and Tea for the Voyage.  The group is a solid sound of foot–stomping whiskey blues, mixed with country tones and bluegrass twang. Using a vast array of instruments, including the banjo, mandolin, glockenspiel, clarinet, and bari sax, the musical genre is hard to categorize. With a break-neck rhythm section to hold the pocket and playing mostly original music, this band has a very strong stage performance.  Live or recorded, the band is tight, yet unpredictable. Listening to a live performance gives you the sensation of balancing on the edge of a cliff with the band right there with you. With a dynamic feel, gritty and truthful down-and-out lyrics, the Nate Crockett Band has a sound that is unique, relatable and energizing all at the same time. 
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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, July 3 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Songs From My Parents’ Basement with Larry Deszcz
Next week, July 10 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Blues Bud Brent

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.
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Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
Hosted by Bernard Stepien, Ron Steeds, Allan Wigney, Jean-Michel Labatut and Aidian Thomas, ‘In A Mellow Tone’ introduces listeners to the entire history of jazz, from its beginnings to the latest innovations. Every program has a focus; on a musician, a city, a festival, an instrument, a record label or on recent releases. The hosts draw on their large personal CD and LP collections to supplement CKCU's extensive resources.
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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
July 2-3 American Blues with C.C. Rider
July 9-10         Joe Louis Walker
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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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"Spektakel" with MissRepresentIT
Airs on Radio Tonkuhle
Every 2nd Saturday of the month @ 11 am EST
Live stream on www.tonkuhle.de
Infos and and playlists are on her blog at www.abroadcom.net
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LOCALS LOOK AHEAD
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Saturday, July 2
Jesse Greene Band @ the Black Sheep, Wakefield, 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 3
Brian Downey hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Saturday, July 9
Drew Nelson @ the Black Sheep, Wakefield, 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 10
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Sunday, July 17
The Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Sunday, July 24
The Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Sunday, July 31
River City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 3
Lyle Odjick and Northern Stream @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Saturday, August 13
Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 20
The Yohawks @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
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