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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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Spectrasonic and
Clyde River Productions present
Robert Cray
Opening – Lucas Haneman Express
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.
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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AREA HIGHLIGHTS THIS
WEEK
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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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Lloyd Spiegel
Friday, August 25 –
Westport, ON – The Cove Inn
Sunday, August 27 –
Bancroft, ON – A Place for the Arts
Australian acoustic blues guitarist Lloyd Spiegel arrives
in Canada to celebrate the launch of his latest album "This Time
Tomorrow". Known for his passionate, powerful performances and
command of his instrument, Lloyd Spiegel is approaching icon status in
Australia among guitar aficionados. Decades of experience on the road and
prodigious talents as a guitarist, singer and songwriter have moulded Lloyd
Spiegel into one of the best blues artists of this generation.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Sunday, August 27
River City Junction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow
Bistro, 4-7 pm
Phoenix @ the Atomic Rooster, 6-9 pm
Monday, August 28
Lucas Haneman solo @ the Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar,
7-11 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
Fall (September) 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 24 – Russell Levia
August 31
– Jesse Greene
September
7 – Al Wood
September
14 – Carolyn Addison & Jason Fryer
September
21 – Genevieve Freynet
September
28 – Jed Rached
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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 25 – Paul
Reddick
September 2 – Jack de Keyzer
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GANANOQUE BLUES
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Summer Concerts
Joel Stone Heritage
Park Amphitheatre, Gananoque ON
Friday nights @ 7:30
pm
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.
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
Perth Brewery www.perthbrewery.ca
DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com
LAKE 88.1 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
Please visit and LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter
www.facebook.com/ChooseTheBluesProductions
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
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 …
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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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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Lloyd Spiegel
Friday, September 1 –
Orleans, ON – OCCO Kitchen Restaurant
Friday, September 8 –
Cantley, QC – La Grange de la Gatineau
Sunday, September 10
– Renfrew, ON – Batstone's Northern Ramble
Australian acoustic blues guitarist Lloyd Spiegel arrives
in Canada to celebrate the launch of his latest album "This Time
Tomorrow". Known for his passionate, powerful performances and
command of his instrument, Lloyd Spiegel is approaching icon status in
Australia among guitar aficionados. Decades of experience on the road and
prodigious talents as a guitarist, singer and songwriter have moulded Lloyd
Spiegel into one of the best blues artists of this generation.
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Clint Everson Band
Long Weekend Party
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Saturday, September 2
@ 10 pm; cover $7
The final long weekend is fast approaching, so let us
help you get in the right mood with some big, beautiful blues! We want to say
farewell to the summer in epic fashion, with you and all our friends hitting
the dancefloor and singing the blues! There will be special guests to share the
stage with us, and the Rainbow staff will keep the drinks flowing.
We will have CDs for sale!
https://www.facebook.com/clinteversonband/
We will have CDs for sale!
https://www.facebook.com/clinteversonband/
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Concert For Peace
4023 Wellington
Court, Crystal Beach, ON
Sunday, September 3; 2 pm – 10 pm
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
http://centrepointetheatre.ca/en/events_tickets/index.htm
Ross Stonham Promotions Double Bill
Ross Stonham Promotions Double Bill
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Lloyd Spiegel
Manotick House
Concert
Saturday, September 9;
$20 (OBS members $15)
With 9 albums, a swag of accolades to his name and 26
years writing, performing and recording, Lloyd Spiegel is an artist at the
forefront and cutting edge of Australian Blues. 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
most respected guitarists in the country, recently being named in Australian
Guitar Magazine’s list of the 50 top Australian guitarists of all time.
Growing up in the music business, naturally Lloyd is
passionate about promoting the blues scene and mentoring the next generation.
He has taken countless young artists under his wing who have since become
multi-award-winning performers in their own right and he has been an advocate
for blues in Australia, chosen as the ambassador to the Australian Blues Music
festival from 2005-2008 as well as ambassador to ‘youth in blues’.
Spiegel’s unique history, command of his instrument and
powerful stage persona puts him at the cutting edge of Australian Blues,
re-inventing the style for the masses and opening new doors for Australian
blues artists while maintaining a close relationship with the foundations and
traditions of the blues. His new release "This Time Tomorrow"
contains 10 new tracks inspired by Spiegel's recent tours through the USA,
Europe and Central America."
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Buck Tingley
“Ladies Night” Album Release
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank
Street
Wednesday, September
20
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Backdrop Live
Thursdays with
Al Wood & the
Woodsmen
Backdrop Food &
Drink, 160 Metcalfe Street
Thursday, September
30, 7-10 pm; no cover
Al Wood is a blues musician known for high energy shows
and cool throwback orig. tunes as frontman for Al Wood and the Woodsmen.
Al Wood is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the blues and traditionally based roots music.
As a virtuoso harmonica player, talented guitar stylist with a golden throated voice spanning a career over 20 years, Al Wood's artistry and musicianship are starkly revealed.
Wood's versatility delivers a personal flare by capturing the Chicago style blues traditions and merging a journey of hard core real country, melodic jazz with a diverse array of other influences.
Al Wood is a multi-talented performer and songwriter with a deep reverence for the blues and traditionally based roots music.
As a virtuoso harmonica player, talented guitar stylist with a golden throated voice spanning a career over 20 years, Al Wood's artistry and musicianship are starkly revealed.
Wood's versatility delivers a personal flare by capturing the Chicago style blues traditions and merging a journey of hard core real country, melodic jazz with a diverse array of other influences.
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Paul Reddick
Rainbow Bistro, 76
Murray Street
Friday, September 22
Melding
poetry, mystery, darkness and light, along with an extensive knowledge of the
history and traditions of blues music is what makes Paul Reddick on of the most
popular figures on the blues and roots music scene today. For over 25 years
he’s been writing and performing his eclectic brand of blues, bringing the art
form to new frontiers with his rapacious, deep vocals, masterful harmonica
playing and song writing. As the unofficial poet laureate of Canadian blues,
words are his weapon of choice and when he sings, it is near impossible not to
listen and get lost within the songs, right alongside him and illustrating what
the influential British magazine Mojo described as his “wayward brilliance.”
http://www.paulreddick.ca
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http://www.paulreddick.ca
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NAC Presents
Kelly Prescott
National Arts Centre
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin Street
October 28 @ 8 pm;
$29.50
Kelly Prescott is a third-generation singer/songwriter,
hailing from two musically renowned family lines. She has naturally inherited
the foundation to follow her musical heart, drawing inspiration from her great
Canadian roots.
When her voice is blended with steel guitars and fiddles, country music lovers from way-back-when hear a kindred soul. When she spins the dial forward a few decades, it’s clear she’s part of a new generation that’s making new sounds and big waves.
Kelly has released four albums and a new EP featuring Jim Cuddy and Buddy Miller. Her past endeavours with former group, The Claytones, garnered a nomination for Americana Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards in 2015. They were in the top Folk/Roots albums of 2014 on Stingray Music and won the Galaxie Rising Star Award at the 2013 Ottawa Folk Festival.
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/17117
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When her voice is blended with steel guitars and fiddles, country music lovers from way-back-when hear a kindred soul. When she spins the dial forward a few decades, it’s clear she’s part of a new generation that’s making new sounds and big waves.
Kelly has released four albums and a new EP featuring Jim Cuddy and Buddy Miller. Her past endeavours with former group, The Claytones, garnered a nomination for Americana Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards in 2015. They were in the top Folk/Roots albums of 2014 on Stingray Music and won the Galaxie Rising Star Award at the 2013 Ottawa Folk Festival.
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/17117
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NAC Presents
Erin Costello
National Arts Centre
4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street
October 28 @ 8:30 pm;
$25
East Coast Music Award winner, Erin Costeloʼs latest
album ”Down Below, The Status Quo” is a
reflection of her (and our) complicated world, expressed through a voice unlike
any other in Canada. Having paid tribute to her vintage soul music influences
on her previous album, “We Can Get Over”, Erinʼs musical
evolution has taken its next natural step on Down Below, The Status Quo by channeling those
themes into 10 new deeply personal tracks that display her gifts as a producer,
songwriter and arranger.
“Down Below, The Status Quo” follows on the heels
of “We Can Get Over” being named R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
at the 2014 East Coast Music Awards. In the wake of that triumph, she shared
stages with Mavis Staples, Dr. John, and Bettye LaVette, as well as appearing
on Joel Plaskettʼs 2015 release, “The Park Avenue Sobriety Test”, and joining him for his
performance throughout Canada including a performance with the National Arts
Centre Orchestra. She has collaborated with some of Canada's most talented
artists including Stephen Fearing, Rose Cousins, Amelia Curran, and Al Tuck.
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NAC Presents
Blackie & the
Rodeo Kings
National Arts Centre
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday, November 4
@ 8 pm $39.50 - $73.50
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, the Canadian music
“supergroup” made up of celebrated veteran blues, roots, rock and folk
musicians Stephen Fearing, Colin Linden and Tom Wilson, bring us the companion
piece to their 2011 collaboration album “Kings And Queens”. “Kings
And Kings” features some of the band’s best ‘guy’ friends from the world
of roots, blues and country. Each one of the guest artists is an accomplished
‘king’ in their realm of creative endeavors and in many cases absolute ‘king’
legends in the entertainment industry.
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson came together to record what was supposed to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett.
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson came together to record what was supposed to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett.
Now into their second decade and with one JUNO award and
several JUNO nominations under their belts, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings has
evolved into one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America and
remains one of Canada’s greatest musical treasures.
Matt Andersen is one of Canada’s greatest blues
performers, building fans with consistent worldwide touring, and winner of
multiple Maple Blues Awards, two European Blues Awards, and a JUNO nomination
for Roots & Traditional Album. Sam Palladio plays "Gunner Scott"
on the hit TV show Nashville. He appears on the new Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
album Kings and Kings.
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NAC Presents
Andrea Ramolo
National Arts Centre,
1 Elgin Street
Thursday, November 9
@ 8:30 pm; $25
Andrea Ramolo, one half of acclaimed Canadian folk-pop
duo Scarlett Jane, has a new solo album, “Nuda” (Italian for naked).
The album emerged out of a deep depression following a romantic breakup and a
shift in her artistic path; but brought about a hugely positive metamorphosis,
personally and creatively
.
Born in Toronto to Italian immigrants Andrea began her
artistic life as a dancer and actress, but picked up the guitar in 2003 when
her mom was going through breast cancer treatment “to heal myself and do
something productive.” The rudimentary country-folk tracks ended up on her 2008
debut, “Thank You For The Ride”. She followed it up in 2011 with the Tim
Thorney-produced “The Shadows and the Cracks”, which earned her a
nomination at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.
She then formed Scarlett Jane with Cindy Doire and spent
five years extensively touring behind two albums, 2012’s Stranger and
2015’s eponymous offering, earning accolades from press and fellow musicians
across the country and two more CFMA nominations.
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Ghost Town Blues Band
La Basoche, 120 rue
Principale, Gatineau
Friday, November 10 @
8 pm; $34.50
GTBB a fait un malheur entre autres sur Beale Street à
Memphis et s’est vu remettre de nombreux prix prestigieux dans d’innombrables
galas et festivals. Le spectacle que propose la formation, captive tous les
publics autant aux États-Unis qu’au Canada. Section de cuivre, trombone
hip-hop, guitare cigar box et guitare balai électrique, proposent un jam
unique. Un spectacle à voir!
Only a few tickets left:
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NAC Presents
Shakura S’Aida
NA Azrieli Studio, 1
Elgin Street
Friday, November 10 @
8 pm; $36.50
Shakura S’Aida’s performing career first really kicked
into high gear back in 2008, when she made a triumphant trip to the
International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Competing against more than 100 other
artists from around the world, she earned penultimate honours and put the music
world on notice that there was a new rising new star to reckon with. Ever
since, she has been moving from strength to strength, releasing three critically
acclaimed albums, touring widely, and racking up an impressive array of awards
and accolades along the way.
Whether it’s in a nightclub or a concert hall, Shakura
always makes the stage her own. With a warm and welcoming personality, stunning
visual style, and an unforgettable voice, she takes audiences on a sublime and
soulful journey that lingers on long after the lights have come up. She’s an
artist who never stops exploring her muse - ever searching for the next great
song, and the next audience to sing it to.
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NAC Presents
Samantha Martin &
Delta Sugar
National Arts Centre
4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday, November 18
@ 8 pm; $25
Bubbling up from the cauldron of roots Americana music,
Samantha Martin is an artist of extraordinary power, gravitas and deep-seated
emotion. On first listen, one is immediately struck by the awesome presence and
sheer magnitude of her other worldly voice.
As a vocalist, her roots lie squarely within the
wellspring of powerful, strong woman’s voices embodied by such forbears as
Marion Williams, Mavis Staples, Etta James, Tina Turner, Bettye LaVette,
Lucinda Williams and, perhaps most closely, Bonnie Bramlett. As a songwriter,
she draws on black gospel and southern soul with a hint of roots country and
sixties pop while her lyrics suggest an old soul with wisdom beyond her years.
Her success is a combination of rare talent and hard
work. Martin’s past includes a solo album (2008) and full-length roots-rock
album with then-band ‘The Haggard’ (2012) as well as four Maple Blues Award
nominations in 2016. Few artists are able to incorporate such broad genres
successfully and present a cohesive sound all their own.
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NAC Presents
Cecile Doo-Kingue
Trio
National Arts Centre
4th Stage, 1 Elgin Street
Saturday, November 25
@ 8:30 pm; $25
An exceptional stage presence,
guitarist/singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué blends blues, afro-roots and soul
to create a unique sound. Born and raised in New York City, first generation
from Cameroon, she has lived in the US, France, and now resides in Montreal.
An award-winning guitarist-singer-songwriter, considered one of Canada's most electrifying and versatile guitarists, Cécile plays an average of 150 shows per year. She is quickly earning a stellar reputation and a place alongside Canada’s current roster of great guitarists. Powerful and raw with an exceptional stage presence, she is a force of nature whose lyrics and sound make for an enthralling and intimate experience.
She has released four albums to critical acclaim, been commissioned by the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (Home, a song on immigration) and was awarded the 2013 SPACQ Foundation Edith Butler Award for Excellence in French Songwriting for Gris (2012). She’s been nominated for five Maple Blues Awards in the last two years.
An award-winning guitarist-singer-songwriter, considered one of Canada's most electrifying and versatile guitarists, Cécile plays an average of 150 shows per year. She is quickly earning a stellar reputation and a place alongside Canada’s current roster of great guitarists. Powerful and raw with an exceptional stage presence, she is a force of nature whose lyrics and sound make for an enthralling and intimate experience.
She has released four albums to critical acclaim, been commissioned by the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (Home, a song on immigration) and was awarded the 2013 SPACQ Foundation Edith Butler Award for Excellence in French Songwriting for Gris (2012). She’s been nominated for five Maple Blues Awards in the last two years.
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KINGSTON & AREA
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Limestone City Blues
Festival
August 24-27
Great
line up of head liners as well as lots of great bands at Confederation Park and
In the Clubs.
Here
is the line up for the RCHA Club during the festival:
Thursday
AGENT BLUE 9-12
Friday
RIVER
CITY JUNCTION 9-12
Saturday
SONNY SLIDE MADDAMS host National Steel Guitar workshop 1-2 (on 2nd floor)
Saturday
BLUES AND COMPANY host Open Jam 2-5
Saturday
WICKED GRIN 9-12
Get
your bracelet and get out and see some great blues.
NOTE - The
Limestone City Blues Festival could use the help of volunteers this weekend.
You get an admission bracelet, T-shirt and have a great time!
If you are interested in helping out, contact Alex at
Alex@downtownkingston.ca
If you are interested in helping out, contact Alex at
Alex@downtownkingston.ca
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The Last Saturday
Night To Dance
With Kingstown NEW Mississippi
Rheas Bar &
Grill, 62 Concession Street, Kingston ON
Saturday, September 2;
8-11 pm
Because SATURDAY Nite is for DANCING
If you, or you and your partner, or you, your partner and
friends are looking for a reason to go dancing
Kingstown NEW Mississippi play 53.7% more dance
tunes than your average bar band.
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The
Thirst Tuesday
Rheas Bar &
Grill, 62 Concession Street, Kingston ON
Tuesday, September 5;
7-10 pm
With “COUSIN” Gibbard Suede and Mr. Al Duquette (fiddler
extraordinaire)
The ever-popular house band Al Duquette & the Wild
West
And special guest Matthew Runaway (Perth, Ontario)
Who is "Cousin" Gibbard Suede?
Video courtesy Val Teodori and the Side Door Coffee House
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KINGSTON & AREA
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
Streaming
at http://www.dawgfm.com/
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 27 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Boston Blues with Liz Sykes
Next week, September 3 – OBS DAWG’ON BLUES – Canadian Legends & Forgotten Heros with
Steve Lund
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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BluesMobile Radio
Archives
With Elwood BLues
From Elwood Blues:
Good news Blues Brethren and Soul Sisters! We've decided
to make selected episodes from our vast archives of The BluesMobile Radio Hour
available for your listening pleasure! And in order to appease the music
licensing powers that be, we are moving to Mixcloud to host our
archival releases.
(You may have to copy & paste this link if it
defaults to mixcloud.com when you click it!)
Our first archival release is a celebration of Eric
Clapton. This episode first aired in March 2015 on his 70th birthday. But do we
really need an excuse? There is a lifetime of music to sample, from Cream to
Blind Faith to Derek and the Dominoes, and more. Plus exclusive and rare Clapton
sound bites from our interview archives!
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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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Sunday, September 3
Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30
pm
Wednesday, September
6
The Prime Rib Big Band @ Irene’s, 8:30 pm
Friday, September 8
JW-Jones @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Sunday, September 10
Clint Everson Band hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30
pm
Friday, September 14-16
Blues Harp-Off Competition @ the Rainbow, 8:30 pm
Sunday, September 17
Jimmy Cochrane hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
Sunday, September 24
River City Junction hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow,
3:30 pm
Friday, September 29
The Tony D Band @ the Rainbow, 10 pm
Sunday, October 1
Erth Juce hosts the Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3:30 pm
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