31 July 2017

Ottawa Blues This Week - 31 July 2017

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It’s always wise to check with
the venue to confirm the show!
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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JW-Jones
The British, Aylmer QC
Saturday, August 5; no cover

Just back from the Hondarribia Blues Festival in Spain (and a vacation in Marrakech, Morocco) … JW-Jones returns to the British. His last show there was jam-packed with fans from both sides of the Ottawa River. Come on out and meet JW’s new drummer, Will Laurin.
Once the site of the Quebec-based Provincial Bank of Canada (founded in 1861), the Café has been fully restored to expose the original brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows. This is a great venue with lots of seating and good food!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Wicked Grin
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, August 4 @ 9:30 pm

Wicked Grin’s Murray Kinsley & Leigh-Anne Stanton spent the last few months on the road (nationally and internationally) but they’re home for a while … with a few side trips … and they’ll be at Irene’s on Friday. Come out to enjoy the blues and Murray and LA will tell you all about their adventures in England and Germany!
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, August 2
The Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s, 8 pm
Friday, August 4
Wicked Grin @ Irene’s, 9:30 pm
Sunday, August 6
Steve Thomas Band hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow Bistro, 4-7 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
(almost) EVERY WEEK
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Red Maple Blues Blues Dances
Fleur Tea House, 287 Somerset Street East
Wednesdays, 7-10PM; dance lesson @ 7PM;
social dancing starts at 7:45PM
$5 cover includes dance lesson and social dancing

Summer Schedule - once a month on the 3rd Wednesday during June (21), July (19) & August (16).
Fall Schedule - returns to the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of the month

This social evening is run by an amazing group of people for experienced blues dancers and novice dancers at heart alike. Get together to "move and groove" to the blues music you like and share your passion for blues music. You'll hear familiar favourites along with new-to-you songs that you'll be sure to love! Everyone is invited and encouraged to join in on the fun, so invite your friends!  
Be sure to "like" Red Maple Blues on Facebook to find out about our upcoming events! 
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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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Dr Dave Blues & Jazz
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Wednesdays, 4-7 pm; no cover
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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: 
          August 3 – Mark Crissinger
          August 10 – James Cochrane
          August 17 – Jeff Graham
          August 24 – Russell Levia
          August 31 – Jesse Greene
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Weekly jazz jam
Options Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Thursdays, 7-11 pm; no cover
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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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Metropolitan Brasserie
Live Music On the Patio (weather permitting)
Saturdays, 8-11 pm
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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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Sunday Sessions, 9:30 pm, no cover
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
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PETERBOROUGH BLUES
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Summer Blues
Holiday Inn, 150 George St. N., Peterborough ON
Fridays, 6-10 pm

August 4 – Raoul & the Big Time
August 11 – JW-Jones
August 18 – Bill Durst
August 25 – Paul Reddick
September 2 – Jack de Keyzer
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GANONQUE BLUES
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Summer Concerts
Joel Stone Heritage Park Amphitheatre, Gananoque ON
Friday nights @ 7:30 pm

August 4 – Rick Fines & Susie Vinnick – Guest: Old Pal Minnow Bucket Band
August 11 – Whiteley Family
August 18 – Weber Brothers – Guest: Mark Hunt/Brian Frommer
August 25 – Danny Brooks, Miss Deb & The Memphis Trio – Guest: Carolyna Lovely
September 1 – Lisa V & VIP Band
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VIRÉE BLUES MOOSEHEAD
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Virée Blues Moosehead
Le Petit Chicago, 50 promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC
Every other Wednesday @ 8 pm; $20
(Ottawa Blues Society members $15 with card)
          24th Edition is complete.
Stay tuned for #25 in the fall.
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AREA HIGHLIGHTS MONTHLY
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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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Monthly Jazz Night
Slackoni’s Parkside Bistro
Best Western Hotel, 82 Peter Street, Perth ON
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-9 pm

With Peter Brown’s piano trio.
Come on out - the food is excellent and the music will be pretty darn good (Peter promises!)
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Blues On The Rideau
The Cove Inn, Westport ON
Once a month 7-11 pm; $65 (buffet dinner, dancing & door prizes included)
A Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series at a classic country Inn - now in its 12th year! - featuring some of Canada’s (and America’s) best Blues artists. Once a month September through May (December excluded). Proceeds from each show goes to support local charities.

More info including artists’ Bios, links to their websites and YOU TUBE videos at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca
Visit www.coveinn.com for info about the Inn
Well priced accommodation available at The Cove, nearby B&Bs and motel
Westport is a beautiful historic town on the Rideau Waterway - a 90-minute drive from Ottawa, 45 minutes from Kingston.

2017-18 lineup just announced:
September 22 – Angel Forrest Band
October 27 – Blackburn
November 24 – Tas Cru & Wicked Grin
January 19 & 20 – Jack de Keyzer
February 16 – Harpdog Brown with Sugar Brown
March 16 – Sean Pinchin Band
April 20 – Boogie Patrol
May 11 & 12 – David Rotundo Band

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
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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Choose The Blues Productions in cooperation with The Winchelsea
is pleased to announce

A NEW monthly Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series
Blues At The Farm
The Winchelsea, 1567 County Rd 31, Winchester ON
Once a month, Fridays, 7-11 pm
Dinner & Show - $65 + GST
www.BluesAtTheFarm.ca      www.thewinchelsea.com

The 2017 season is complete …
STAY TUNED for future plans for Blues At The Farm.
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SUMMER FESTIVALS
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TD Kitchener Blues Festival
August 10-13, Kitchener ON
With Lucky Peterson, Steve Strongman, Jenie Thai, David Wilcox, Lurrie Bell, Booker T Jones, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Bobby Rush and more.

Donnacona Blues Festival
August 10-13, Donnacona QC
With Blackburn, Jarekus Singleton, Lucas Haneman Express and more.

Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival
August 11-12, Winnipeg MB
With The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Big Dave McLean, The Perpetrators and more.

Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
August 12, Burnaby BC
With Matt Andersen, Sue Foley, Murray Porter and more.

Trius Red presents: Blues At The Winery Festival
August 12, Niagara-On-The-Lake ON
With JW-Jones, Andria Simone & Al Lerman.

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
August 17-20, Salmon Arm BC
With Boogie Patrol, Michael Jerome Browne, John Primer, Booker T’s STAX Revue, Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne and more.

Calabogie Blues & Ribfest
August 18-20, Calabogie ON
With Victor Wainwright & the Train, JW-Jones, Harpdog Brown, Sugar Brown, Powder Blues Band and more.

Limestone City Blues Festival
August 24-27, Kingston ON
With Blackburn, Dawn Tyler Watson, Nick Moss Band and more.

Trois-Rivieres en Blues
August 24-27, Trois-Rivieres QC
With Mavis Staples, Walter Trout, Danielle Nicole Band, Jonny Lang, Ghost Town Blues Band, Joanna Connor, Shawn Holt & the Teardrops and more.

Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival
August 24-27, Nanaimo BC
With Ronnie Baker Brooks, Sonny Landreth, Blackburn, Kirby Sewell Band, Ruthie Foster, Cecile Doo-Kingué and more.

Edmonton Blues Festival
August 25-27, Edmonton AB
With Debra Power, James Harman’s Bamboo Porch Revue, Colin Linden Trio, Anthony Geraci’s Boston Blues All-Stars, The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson and more.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON
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Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Friday, August 11 @ 9:30 pm; $15

Irene’s presents acclaimed guitarist/composer Ray Montford in concert. Ray will perform a selection of his powerful and haunting original instrumentals, with acoustic guitar, electric guitars and loops, spanning his catalogue of seven albums, including new pieces from his forthcoming new studio album.
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Music by the Bay Live presents
Ana Popovic
Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main Street South, Uxbridge ON
Friday, August 11 @ 8:30 pm; $75 advance + HST & fees
Advance Tickets www.musicbythebaylive.com

L.A. based, guitar-player and singer ANA POPOVIC is back on the road promoting her new triple album “TRILOGY” - Her most ambitious project yet. With “TRILOGY” Ana releases three albums in one! Twenty-three funk, rock/blues and jazz tunes produced by Grammy Award winner Warren Riker (Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana), Grammy Award winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy) and Delfeayo Marsalis, one of the top trombonists, composers and producers in jazz today. Guest appearances include Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph and many others.
The only female guitarist part of the ‘all-star’ Experience Hendrix 2014 - ’17 line-up about the release: "In an era where most are skeptic about the current state and future of the music industry, I wanted “TRILOGY” to tell a different story. The record biz might be broken and Spotify might rip us off, but that can’t keep an artist down. Creativity is very much alive, and music is the celebration of life."
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Little Dog Blues Band CD Release “Speak”
          With Hornswater
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, August 12 @ 4 pm; cover $8

Alternative & progressive blues.
Join LITTLE DOG and their special guests HORNSWATER for the release of the new CD “SPEAK”! We’ll be playing the entire new album, our brand of alternative blues, and some great blues covers to rock your afternoon.
All ages, so bring the whole damn fam!
We’ll have CDs and t-shirts for sale and a measly $8 to get in!
Little Dog:
Alternative Blues. Let’s call it a mix of traditional blues, alt rock or alt pop, and classic blues based rock and roll. Roll it all up into a tight little three-piece package, and that ball of energy is the little blues band with the great big bark … Little Dog.
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Music by the Bay Live presents
Bobby Rush
St. Francis Centre, 78 Church Street South, Ajax ON
Tuesday, August 15 @ 9 pm; $80 advance
Advance Tickets www.musicbythebaylive.com

Bobby Rush...2017 GRAMMY winning blues legend, 2006 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, 10x Blues Music Award winner, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year!

 “…the man known as ‘The King of the Chitlin Circuit’… a man who deserves being mentioned in the same context as the blues greats Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, and B.B. King.” – American Blues Scene

Bobby Rush is the greatest bluesman currently performing. “Porcupine Meat” (released 2016) is a testament to his brilliance, which presents him at his very best, and doesn’t try to be anything that he is not. “I just try to record good music and stories,” he humbly states. With this recording, he has more than accomplished his goal, and has produced one of the finest contemporary blues albums in recent times.

Bobby truly is one of the last of the GREATS of his generation still performing and Music by the Bay Live is excited and honoured to be presenting him this August in Ajax.
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Watson’s Mill 5525 Music Series
Watson’s Mill, Manotick ON
Doors @ 7 pm, shows @ 7:30 pm
Tickets: $30; All 3 concerts $80
Suzie Vinnick - Tuesday, August 23 @ 8 pm
Tyler Kealey – Wednesday, August 23 @ 8 pm
Lynn Miles – Thursday August 24 @ 8 pm

Another great series of music concerts, performed by some of Canada's most gifted performers. 
Tickets available at: Watson's Mill, 5525 Dickinson St. 613-692-6455; Office Pro 5541 Manotick Main St. 613-692-3269
Information: Terry McGovern mcgovet@rogers.com
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Spectrasonic and Clyde River Productions present
Robert Cray
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Friday, August 25; doors @ 7 pm, show @ 8 pm; tickets $50-$59.50

Open ears and an open mind are the essence of singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Cray’s approach to writing, recording and playing music. He has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts, and played bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world. There are five Grammys with Cray’s name on them, and he has a suitcase full of W.C. Handy blues awards. Four years ago, Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

On August 28, the Mascot Label Group will celebrate the vibrancy of the Cray Band’s rocking rootsy blues, soul-filled ballads and timeless R&B with the release of “4 Nights of 40 Years Live”. Through clips of concerts from the ‘80s and four recent shows, the evolution from the Cray Band unfolds. Comments by Cray and band members add depth. And interviews with Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmie Vaughan and Buddy Guy put the band in perspective. The 3-piece set will be available in a variety of formats – 2 LPs + Mp3, 2 CDs + DVD, Blu-Ray + 2 CDs and digitally.

The multimedia “4 Nights of 40 Years Live” is a testament to the band’s longevity and vitality. The '80s concert footage is exuberant and shows the charisma of Young Bob (a reference in song that Cray makes to himself in homage to Muddy Waters calling himself Young Muddy) as a guitarist, vocalist and band leader. The live performances at recent concerts capture seasoned musicians bringing a vivid, illustrative past into the moment. Cray’s Stratocaster solos sing, cry and take on the funk. His voice has grown richer and wiser yet remains sweet.

It is extraordinary for musicians to thrive over four decades, and the Robert Cray Band is just that, an extraordinary story of success.
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Carolyn Fe Blues Collective
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Saturday, August 26 @ 9:30 pm

Carolyn Fe is a singer, lyricist, manager and sometimes booker. Blues is where her heart is. She bows with deep respect for the classics but writes and performs to bring the musical genre to its next evolution.

Veterans of the stage from different cultural, performance and musical backgrounds make up the Carolyn Fe Blues Collective. Each with their own influences, they meld to bring out the Blues in different shades evolving the genre and bringing the sound to wherever they want.
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Play Music on the Porch Day
Worldwide
Saturday, August 26, 10 am – 10 pm

What if for one day everything stopped... And we all just listened to the music?
Please consider being a a part of Play Music on the Porch Day.

Play Music on the Porch Day is an international day of music. In just 4 years it has grown from a few musicians playing in Highland Park, California to an international event. In 2016 thousands of musicians from at least 17 countries participated, including Mongolia, Algeria and Iran. 2017 promises to be even bigger! Join in and play along with musicians from around the world on the last Saturday in August to celebrate Play Music on the Porch Day. 
Participation is easy! Just go outside and play music. Participate alone or invite your friends to gather on the porch, in the yard or down on the corner out in the street. Share a video on your favorite social media platform and use #playmusicontheporchday 
IG - @playmusicontheporch • TWT - @PlayMusic_Porch • FB- Playmusicontheporchday
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Concert For Peace
4023 Wellington Court, Crystal Beach, ON
Sunday, September 3; 2 pm – 10 pm

This is our NINTH year! We love doing it so it's safe to assume that we shall keep on doing it until we can’t.

Tickets have been selling well since May. Space is limited so it's vital that you call/email NOW to RSVP if you want to experience this magical concert with us. You can show up at 'the gate' (cash only) but call/email ahead of time to ensure that there will be room for you. We don't want to turn anyone away but, seriously, space is limited and we want everyone to be comfortable for this all-day affair.

NOTE: Please give us the full names of everyone in your RSVP. This is especially important because it helps everything to run much more smoothly when you check in at the entrance.

Suggested MINIMUM donation of $35 per person includes concert, food, soft beverages. Children 12 and under are free. Proceeds after expenses go to ECOJUSTICE.

Looking for accommodation? The Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre in Fort Erie is holding a limited number of rooms for our attendees at a significantly reduced rate for both Saturday and Sunday. This is the last long weekend of the summer and rates are elevated everywhere so we're extremely grateful to the Clarion for their fabulous support over the last few years. We urge you to take advantage if you can and RSVP... do it soon because they are holding a limited number of rooms until August 17.

Visit CONCERT FOR PEACE because the site has ALL the details including contact information and this year's world class performers. Don't hesitate to call/email if you have any questions or concerns.

peace,
Michael & Louise Pickett
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Terry Gillespie
Centrepointe Theatre (Studio), 100 Centrepointe Drive
Friday, September 8 @ 7:30 pm; tickets $39.50

Terry and His Super Tight Band will be performing at Centrepointe Theatre. The band is really looking forward to playing such an acoustic fit room. It is a treat for them! Opening the show will be Vince Halfhide playing an intimate set of originals and interpretations - how nice is that! The plan is to take you back to the roots of Ottawa Blues first played by Heaven's Radio in 1969 in Ottawa, some say the first band in Canada to do that! This band is not about guitar heroes but straight up Blues played old school. Alright!

Saying all that, Terry has spent the last year developing new material, including a new CD 'Home Boy', a new look for his website terrygillespie.ca and one of the most difficult and time-consuming projects was participating in the documentary: Mr. Groove. It is 7 minutes long and was a joint project between Richard Flohil and film maker, Booker Sim, Terry’s son with interviews by Sue Foley, Holger Petersen and Richard Flohil himself.  

Other reasons we are celebrating are:
• Terry's 55th year playing professionally
•  49 years back in Canada
• 70th year as a human
I figure that as long as he can and wants to drive he can travel and play, but we now look at each tour for fun and ease. Why not! Everyone sez he sounds and plays ' better than ever'. Alright!

The show at The Centrepointe also kicks off Terry's 2017 solo Western Tour. 
Tickets on sale now at the Box Office
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KINGSTON & AREA SPECIAL EVENTS
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Coming events:
August 4 – Northern Voodoo
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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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DAWGFM.com Blues 24/7 on the internet

Sundays, 8-9 pm: Ottawa Blues Society DAWG’ON BLUES
(Repeated Mondays, 2-3 pm and Thursdays, 9-10 am)
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, Canadian talent and international blues talent.
This week, August 6 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – with Larry Deszcz
Next week, August 13 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Calabogie Blues Festival preview with Debrablues

Sundays, 7-8 pm: INSIDE THE BLUES
(Repeated Tuesdays, 8-9 am & Fridays 2-3 pm)
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 40 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 8th year.  It can be heard throughout the Ottawa Valley and streaming on the internet at valleyheritageradio.ca.
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NPR from Canton NY
For those who live south of the city, OBS member Bob Cavan notes that the National Public Radio (NPR) radio signal at 89.5 FM in Canton NY comes in pretty strong in Manotick. Bob recommends two shows in particular. Bob says “The Blue Note” Tuesdays 3 pm-5 pm, and “The Radio Bob Show” Wednesdays 3 pm-5 pm are both excellent shows – blues, ‘50s & ‘60s, rock & roll, R&B.
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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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Unsung and On The Side
With Carolyn Fe
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm
Re-broadcast Saturday 10 am – noon & Sunday 2-4 pm (all times EST)
It’s all about the Blues, Jazz and its derivatives from around the globe and just around the corner. Songs rarely heard, from the very first recordings all the way to indie artists who consciously push the envelope to the next generation sounds of the genre; some older releases will be spun - just because the album in old, doesn't mean it's forgotten, thus the "On The Side" part of the show's title. 
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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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Friday, August 11
Ray Montford @ Irene’s Pub, 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 12
Little Dog Blues Band CD release @ the Rainbow Bistro, 4 pm
Sunday, August 13
Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow Bistro, 4-7 pm
Sunday, August 20
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow Bistro, 4-7 pm
Sunday, August 27
River City Junction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow Bistro, 4-7 pm
Friday, September 8
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
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