25 July 2016

Ottawa Blues This Week - 25 July 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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Steve Payne and Paul Hobday 
Irene's Pub, 885 Bank Street
Wednesday, July 27 @ 8 pm; $15

Also appearing at:
Georgian House, Alexandria
Friday, July 29 @ 7 pm

and: 
Hudson Music Festival
The Mew Concert Square, Hudson QC
Sunday, July 31 @ 6 pm

UK’s Steve Payne is back: It’s been 3 years since he’s graced us this side of the pond, when his star shone bright at the Mariposa Festival. Now he’s returned until the end of August, bringing Wales guitar mate Paul Hobday for his July performances. A powerful roots / blues / boogie duo, performing original compositions in folk / blues clubs and festivals throughout Europe and the UK. 

STEVE PAYNE 
Variously described as one of the UK's most unique and versatile guitarists, Steve Payne is also feted as a talented and unpredictable singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, wordsmith and story-teller whose compositions cross the musical boundaries from Blues to Folk to Contemporary Roots. 

One of Britain's best — and most widely travelled — blues, country and roots guitarists and songwriters, Payne has toured Europe with Loudon Wainwright, and performed regularly at the famous (or notorious) Glastonbury Festival, as well as with legends including B.B. King and Dr. John, among others. 

Starting in the early ‘70s, blues, R&B, rock, and even punk was on his musical menu; Now his music is quieter and more thoughtful, and he's made several acoustic albums in recent years, mixing blues and country into an intriguing stew of roots influences. 
http://www.digitdocrecords.com/acatalog/About_Steve_Payne.html 

PAUL HOBDAY 
Paul Hobday has enjoyed a lifetime as an in-demand session musician, both a live and in-studio guitarist for a wide variety of artists. 

From his first band as a teenager with Tom Bailey (who later formed the ‘80s chart-topping Thompson Twins), to his current role as sidekick to Steve Payne, and work with BillyBoy Miskimmin (Yardbirds / Nine Below Zero), Paul has never stopped playing. 

In the interim years, he’s worked with Bristol’s top soul band Souled Out, The Ronnies with Ron Rogers (T’Pau), and Ian Rowley (Debbie Bonham), and played on numerous recording sessions. 

Paul’s fluid and distinctive style evolves from influences as diverse as Ry Cooder, Albert Lee, Chuck Berry, and Richard Thompson. 

In recent years, Paul has returned to his roots, playing blues and R&B with Steve Payne, touring in Europe, playing Festivals and clubs to great acclaim. They are currently working on a second album following the success of their 2015 debut “Raise a Glass”. 
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FESTIVALS THIS WEEK
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Festival de Blues de Victoriaville
Victoriaville QC
July 28-30
With Dawn Tyler Watson, Angel Forrest, Jack de Keyzer, Paul DesLauriers Band and more.

Calgary International Blues Festival
Calgary AB
July 25-31
With the 24th Street Wailers, Slam Allen, Conor Gains, Harrison Kennedy, MonkeyJunk, Paul Reddick, Roomful of Blues and more.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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DoubleDouble
Valley Food & Drink Co, 729 Mill Street, Calabogie ON
Saturday, July 30 @ 8 pm

DoubleDouble will be playing at the Valley Food & Drink Co. 
With guest artist Zeek Gross on saxophone.
Treat yourself to the blues! Come on out and enjoy great live music and good food with friends! Wine, dine and dance next to beautiful Calabogie Lake. It’s a long weekend after all!
...A whole lot of rhythm and a double-shot of blues
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Al Wood & the Woodsmen
Otty Lake Blues Cruise, Otty Lake ON
Sunday, July 31

Otty Lake Blues Cruise outdoor all day event! Several Live bands, great food and people all at the Lake. Come on out and be entertained!
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, July 27
Bella Cat @ Kinki Lounge Kitchen @ 7 pm
Friday, July 29
Al Wood & the Woodsmen @ Kaffé 1870, Wakefield, 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 30
Al Wood & the Woodsmen @ Bistro l’Alambic, Gatineau
The Clint Everson Band @ Kaffé 1870, Wakefield, 9:30 pm
Chocolate Hot Pockets @ the Atomic Rooster, 10 pm
Sunday, July 31
The Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Al Wood & the Woodsmen @ Otty Lake Blues Cruise
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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: 
          July 28 – Ed Hart
          August 4 – Jeff Hagerman
          August 11 – Steve Groves
          August 18 – Russell Levia
          August 25 – Carolyn Addison & Jason Fryer
          September 1 – James Cochrane
          September 8 – Niel Barrington
          September 15 – Jamieson McKay
          September 22 – Shannon Eddy
          September 29 – Dean Dupuis
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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 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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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
Full Bios, links to artists’ websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca  
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn

Blues on the Rideau 2016-17 Lineup
Sept 23 – From Ridgeway ON - SPENCER MACKENZIE BAND
Oct 21 - From Detroit - LAURA RAIN & THE CAESARS
Nov 18  - From Oregon - KAREN LOVELY BAND 
Jan 20 - From Toronto/Austin, Texas - THE 24th STREET WAILERS
Feb 17 - From Toronto - THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS 
March 24 - From Texas & Toronto - DANNY BROOKS w. LIL’ MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
April 21 - From Toronto - JEROME GODBOO BAND 
May 12 - From Vankleek Hill, ON - TERRY GILLESPIE BAND 
(More info coming next week)

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 Jacob’s Creek Wines www.jacobscreek.ca
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

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FESTIVALS IN AUGUST
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TD Kitchener Blues Festival
Kitchener ON
August 4-7
With Blackburn, the Michael Schatte Band, Paul James, Harrison Kennedy, Jarekus Singleton, Kenny Neal, Ronnie Baker Brooks and more.

Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
Burnaby, BC
August 6
With Colin James, Cyril Neville & Royal Southern Brotherhood, Como Mamas, Cecile Doo-Kingué and more.

Festiblues
Montreal QC
August 11-14
With Bob Walsh, Guy Belanger, Jim Zeller and more.

Festival Jazz etcetera Lévis
Lac Beauport, QC
August 11-14
With Dawn Tyler Watson, Whisky Legs, Bob Walsh & Guy Belanger, Rick L Blues and more.

Donnacona Blues Festival
Donnacona, QC
August 11-14
With Drew Nelson, Angel Forrest, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Cyril Neville & Royal Southern Brotherhood and more.

Calabogie Blues Festival
Calabogie, ON
August 12-14
With the Lucas Haneman Express, Downchild, Soulstack, Royal Southern Brotherhood, MonkeyJunk, Randy Bachman, Chris Antonik and more.

Trius’ Bluesfest At the Winery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
August 13
With Angel Forrest, Sean Pinchin, Chris Antonik, Etta James Tribute featuring Carolyn Fe, Crystal Shawanda, Cheryl Lescom and Sabrina Weeks with Danny Marks

Trois-Rivières en Blues
Trois-Rivières, QC
August 18-21
With Angel Forrest, Sugaray Rayford, Colin James, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Steve Hill, Victor Wainwright & Damon Fowler, Mike Zito & the Wheel with Alexis P. Suter, Suzie Vinnick and more.

Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival
Winnipeg, MB
August 19-20
With Tinsley Ellis Band, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Cecile Doo-Kingué, Big Dave McLean and more.

Edmonton Blues Festival
Edmonton, AB
August 19-21
With Jack de Keyzer, Paul Oscher’s Austin All Stars, Jarekus Singleton, Sugar Brown, Brandon Santini and more.

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
Salmon Arm, BC
August 19-21
With David Gogo, Sugar Brown, Crystal Shawanda, Steve Kozak with Brent Parkin and Crawdad Canterra, the Sojourners, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Jarekus Singleton, Matt Andersen and more.

PEI Jazz & Blues Festival
Charlottetown, PEI
August 25-27
With Molly Johnson ‘Because of Billie’ and more.

Limestone City Blues Festival
Kingston, ON
August 25-28
With Jarekus Singleton, MonkeyJunk, Conor Gains & the Ramblin’ Moon, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar and more.

Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival
Nanaimo, BC
August 26-28
With The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, Sue Foley, Shakura S’Aida, Jack Semple, Kirby Sewell Band, Brandon Isaak, David Gogo, Blue Moon Marquee, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats and more.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Festival of India
            Featuring Jordan John @ 9 pm
Marion Dewar Plaza, City Hall, Ottawa
Friday, August 5

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 fracture 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 distills 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 John has already played in Ottawa on two occasions this year – both sold out shows – and the Festival of India is thrilled to have Jordan John and his band as the headline act on the opening day of the 2016 Festival of India.

The Festival of India is celebrating its 5th year and it has grown each year. The aim of the festival is, of course, to promote Indian culture and showcase all things Indian – dance, music, food, dress etc. The festival runs several workshops during the day from everything from cooking to playing cricket, Yoga, how to put on a sari, a Holi festival on the Saturday and Sunday, a panel discussion and an essay contest. The food is one of the big sellers as it is prepared on the premises and this is a given, you cannot get better dosas anywhere in Ottawa than at this festival. The festival presents a variety of musical acts (predominantly Indian) and folk, cultural and bollywood dancing; it’s a not-for profit festival that relies on sponsors, grants and, of course, volunteers.

This year’s programming has changed to involve headline acts that cater to different audiences and demographics: Jordan John on Friday night for the blues/soul crowd, desiSUBculture on Saturday night for the younger people as dSc (the boys of Delhi 2 Dublin) play house/rave dance music and then on Sunday an act from Bangalore, India that can be considered the Bare Naked Ladies of the sub-continent. The festival includes more traditional Indian music   during the day and as opening acts for the headliners.
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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 Spiegel 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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Andre Bisson
D’Arcy McGee’s, Sparks Street
Friday, August 12 @ 9 pm

Come hear originals and covers by Andre Bisson in that Blues, Soul and Rhythm & Blues style with his heavy horn and rhythm section.

Andre Bisson (Vocals/Guitar)
Loretta Hale (Trumpet)
Richard Page (Tenor Sax)
Kevin Beeby (Bass)
Glenn Paul (Drums)
www.andrebisson.ca

"“Left With The Blues” veers from soulful ballads to jumpy blues numbers that ignite sparks like metal on flint. This is a robust blues album that leaves an impression.” Invisible Ink

"With a title like “Left With The Blues” that’s what I was expecting to pull from this batch of songs, but there is so much going on here I was delighted as each track grabbed me and took on some really cool, unexpected side trips. This is a perfect album". - Written by John The Rock Doctor Kereiff

"Packed with enough soul and energy to fill a couple of albums, Andre and his big band will satisfy all your musical cravings". - Hamilton Blues
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Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels
Regent Theatre, 224 Main Street, Picton ON
Saturday August 13 @ 8 pm; tickets $35 incl HST
Tickets: available online at: http://www.theregenttheatre.org/event/carlos-del-junco/ or by phoning the box office at
 613.476.8416 ext 28

To say he plays the harmonica is like saying "Jimi Hendrix plays guitar". He blows the blues harp through a prism -- suddenly it seems he's holding every colour in the musical rainbow right there in his hands.

Simultaneously sophisticated and raw, his playing blurs the boundaries between blues and jazz hence the name for his band “The Blues Mongrels”. The emphasis is on blues, but they are not afraid to merrily traipse off in other directions delivering a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line grooves, swing, Latin, hip-hop or ska melodies, to swampy roots rock.

The Blues Mongrels are: introducing young guitar wiz Graham Young, bassist Henry Heillig (founded the nine piece Latin band Manteca) and drummer Danny Lockwood. Get ready to trash all you thought you knew about the harmonica. The Blues Mongrels deliver a no-holds-barred display of fun and melodic virtuosity.
For more information about Carlos: http://www.carlosdeljunco.com/
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Gina Sicilia
The Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Monday, August 15 @ 8:30 pm

Considered a true rising star in the blues world ever since her debut album, “Allow Me to Confess”, brought her world-wide acclaim in 2007, Gina manages to raise the bar even further with “The Alabama Sessions”, which she recorded and produced in legendary Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and where she throws down a music gauntlet of soul, power, grit and energy for others to follow. Her songs and performances gracefully cross genres on the new album, too, with echoes of soul, rock and even Americana woven throughout the tapestry of sound she’s created on the new disc, bringing Gina’s music to an even wider audience. 
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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
Family – single show - $80; pick 3 - $225
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Music By The Bay Live presents
Philip Sayce
St. Francis Centre, Ajax ON
Saturday, August 27
            Advance tickets www.musicbythebaylive.com

At 21 Philip Sayce caught the attention of Jeff Healey, and spent the next 4 years as second guitar alongside the guitar master.  Following the lead of a number of talented Canadian artists, Sayce chose to move to the U.S. all the while staying true to his personal quest of following what moves him. Primary among his various L.A. ventures was joining multi Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge’s band in 2003. He went on to tour and record with Etheridge over the course of the next five years while continuing to perform and record with his own band. 

Combine the head turning guitar skills with expressive vocals delivering on a variety musical style and you get the whole picture – an artist following his heart, making that emotional connection.  
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CONCERT FOR PEACE 2016
Crystal Beach, ON Canada (north shore of Lake Erie)
Sunday, September 4


It's getting close to that time again and we're setting the stage for what will be our 8th annual CONCERT FOR PEACE. Award-winning world-class musicians will entertain you in concert style. The food will be fabulous and you will enjoy the company of other like-minded peace-loving individuals who share our desire for WORLD PEACE and our concern for the ENVIRONMENT.

This is your personal invitation to be a significant part of the magic that we have created here, at our home in Crystal Beach which is situated on the north shore of Lake Erie.
Space is limited: call / email now to R.S.V.P.

NEW website: CONCERT FOR PEACE
Proceeds after expenses go to ECOJUSTICE
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Studebaker John & the Hawks
The Woodlawn Inn, 420 Division Street, Cobourg, ON
Friday, September 16 @ 6 pm

Studebaker John Grimaldi was born in Chicago in 1952 and heard the blues firsthand from Big Walter Horton, "One-Armed" John Wrencher, Johnny Littlejohn and other regulars on Maxwell Street. "I can remember a time when you could see Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, he'd play in his own club, Hound Dog Taylor would always be around Maxwell Street. J.B. Hutto, too. Being able to see them perform live was breathtaking. I'm basically self-taught and I'd pick things up by just watching them."

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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Paul Reddick
Son of Dave
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Friday, September 16 @ 8:30 pm
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Cecile Doo-Kingué
& Wicked Grin
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, September 17 @ 8:30 pm
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Grievous Angel
With Kelly Prescott & Anders Drerup
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Saturday, September 24 @ 8:30 pm
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The Nylons Farewell Show
Shenkman Arts Centre, Harold Shenkman Hall, Orleans ON
Friday, September 30 @ 8 pm

Having harmonized through our hearts for four decades, The Nylons had popularized the a cappella genre well before the likes of Glee. Touring since 1978, this multi-Juno winning vocal group is singing goodbye with their Farewell Show. This is one last chance to watch the legendary group perform jazz, pop and soul hits. 

Pioneers of the crossover and the mashup, these men give catchy favourites new life with creative arrangements. The act showcases the incredible voices of its tenors, bass and baritones for a sound that will have you wondering where they hid all those instruments. Hear joyful renditions of Beatles and Carole King classics, snap along to their original tunes, and experience the doo-wop classic “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” performed live on stage by a national treasure. 
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KINGSTON SPECIAL EVENTS
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BIG PHAT HORN BAND
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, July 30; 9 pm to midnight
tickets $15 @ the RCHA Club and @ the door (if not sold out)

If you haven’t seen this band – they are a must see – a do not miss show!!!!!!
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Northern Voodoo
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, August 6
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Raoul and the Big Time
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
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Studebaker John
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
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Jennis
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday, September 23
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Jack de Keyzer
The Standeasy
RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street, Kingston ON
Friday & Saturday, September 30-October 1
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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 info, 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 31 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Steve Lund
Next week, August 7 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Debrablues

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 30-31 – Buddy Guy’s 80th Birthday
          August 6-7 – Harmonica Masters
          August 13-14 – Blues Duos with C.C. Rider
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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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Wednesday, August 3
Lyle Odjick and Northern Stream @ the Rainbow, 9 pm
Saturday, August 6
Al Wood & the Woodsmen @ the Atomic Rooster, 4 pm
Sunday, August 7
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Friday, August 12
SlimMoore & The New Soul Project + Mercy Please! @ the Rainbow, 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 13
Jesse Greene Band @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 14
The Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Friday, August 19
Destiny @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 20
The Yohawks @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 21
Steve Thomas hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Sunday, August 28
River City Junction hosts the Open Blues Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
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