Blues and Jazz and Other Possibilities This Week
by BluesAndJazzGuy
27 Oct 2008
These are just a few live music opportunities this week to consider:
a.. Tuesday 28 Oct, Adam Saikaley and Linsey Wellman at the Avant Garde Bar.
b.. Thursday 30 October, Jazz at Cafe Paradiso w/Tim Bedner & Elise Letourneau.
c.. Saturday 1 November, Jon Amor returns to Ottawa to perform with his band at Tucson's and The Brian Browne Trio will be filming and recording a DVD at the 4th Stage, NAC.
For more on these and the many other good events to catch this week by our great local acts, check what else is listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. The events may either be listed there or on the venue calendar links you can access from the calendar.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
There's also more detail on the individual venue web sites for those not posted to the calendar. Click those web links for info.
Other music news can be found an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member check out what else is going on. So far, the group has 250 members from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Annual CKCU Fund Raising for Blues and Jazz Radio - Long time hosts John Tackaberry (Black & Blues Sundays 9 to 11 pm), Ron Sweetman (In a Mellow tone - 9 to 11 pm Wednesdays) and Bernard Stepien (Rabble without a Cause - 11 pm to midnight Wednesdays) among other CKCU hosts from Friday October 24 until Sunday November 9 will be asking listeners for their help in reaching a goal of $108,000 this year.
Doners can call 613-520-3920 or 1-877-520-3920 to make a pledge or donate on line at http://www.ckcufm.com/.
Over 15 Years of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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Blues and Jazz and Other Possibilities This Week - Update
by BluesAndJazzGuy
15 Oct 2008
This is an update to include Making Necropheliac on Friday and Saturday besides the other live music already highlighted for the week.
A few items of note to consider this week:
a.. Tuesday 14 Oct, If you're in or near The Atlantic in Alexandria ON Terry Gillespie and the Granary Band (Stephen Barry, Jody Golcik,Gord Adamson, Peter Measroch) Blues on Tues 7 pm - 10 pm (Be in bed by 11) Put on your wheels and Dance Glide across the floor The Band will cry for More! $10 cover.
b.. Wednesday 15 October, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Jeff Rogers. Every Wednesday
Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers. Jeff Rogers has been a featured local performer at Bluesfest, and has received critical reviews with his musical projects that range from duelling piano to a full out grooving band. Don't miss seeing Jeff's extraordinary talent! No Cover!
c.. Thursday 16 October, JazzWorks Monthly Jam Session - 8:00 p.m. to Midnight
Cover/Admission: $5.00 at The New Bayou.All proceeds will go to support Jazzworks monthly jam sessions and the summer workshop, including the two annual scholarships awarded to deserving students.
d.. Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 October, Making Necrophiliac - A Musical Comedy - Something different, musical theatre to die for. Live music by Guy Del Villano, with Fabulous Doo-Wop Gals Francine (Francine and Friends) and Amanda Strawn (Amanda Strawn Trio). A stellar cast, and a wickedly funny story, for everyone old enough to know better ... but young enough to dream.
e.. Saturday 18 October, weekly Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam featuring Guy del Villano, piano and guests - 2 to 6 pm @ The Royal Oak, 318 Bank Street at MacLaren. Bring an instrument, bring yourself, c'mon out and have fun! Performer info: ttp://www.makingnecro.com/guy.html
For all your live music needs, there are many other good events to catch this week by our great local acts listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. The events may either be listed there or on the venue calendar links you can access from the calendar.
For more details on blues opportunities, also check out Liz Sykes' new blog, Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
There's also more detail on the individual venue web sites for those not posted to the calendar. Click those web links for info.
For more on these and other events this week, check the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. Besides these opportunities, you can also check the other possibilities on the events posted by musicians and venues with links to their web sites for more details where available.
Other music news can be found an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook if you're a Facebook member check out what else is going on.
Annual CKCU Fund Raising for Blues and Jazz Radio - Long time hosts John Tackaberry (Black & Blues Sundays 9 to 11 pm), Ron Sweetman (In a Mellow tone - 9 to 11 Wednesdays) and Bernard Stepien (Rabble without a Cause - 11 to midnight Wednesdays) among other CKCU hosts from Friday October 24 until Sunday November 9 will be asking listners for their help in reaching a goal of $108,000 this year.
Doners can call 613-520-3920 or 1-877-520-3920 to make a pledge or donate on line at http://www.ckcufm.com/.
So far, the group has 245 musicians and fans from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not
a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Over 15 Years of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
bluesandjazzguy(a)ncf.ca
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Blues and Jazz and Other Possibilities This Week
by BluesAndJazzGuy
12 Oct 2008
This is an occasional note to let you know about some live music highlights for the week.
A few items of note to consider this week:
a.. Tuesday 14 Oct, If you're in or near The Atlantic in Alexandria ON Terry Gillespie and the Granary Band (Stephen Barry, Jody Golcik,Gord Adamson, Peter Measroch) Blues on Tues 7 pm - 10 pm (Be in bed by 11) Put on your wheels and Dance Glide across the floor The Band will cry for More! $10 cover.
b.. Wednesday 15 October, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Jeff Rogers. Every Wednesday
Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers. Jeff Rogers has been a featured local performer at Bluesfest, and has received critical reviews with his musical projects that range from duelling piano to a full out grooving band. Don't miss seeing Jeff's extraordinary talent! No Cover!
c.. Thursday 16 October, JazzWorks Monthly Jam Session - 8:00 p.m. to Midnight
Cover/Admission: $5.00 at The New Bayou.All proceeds will go to support Jazzworks monthly jam sessions and the summer workshop, including the two annual scholarships awarded to deserving students.
d.. Saturday 18 October, weekly Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam featuring Guy del Villano, piano and guests - 2 to 6 pm @ The Royal Oak, 318 Bank Street at MacLaren. Bring an instrument, bring yourself, c'mon out and have fun! Performer info: ttp://www.makingnecro.com/guy.html
For all your live music needs, there are many other good events to catch this week by our great local acts listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. The events may either be listed there or on the venue calendar links you can access from the calendar.
For more details on blues opportunities, also check out Liz Sykes' new blog, Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
There's also more detail on the individual venue web sites for those not posted to the calendar. Click those web links for info.
For more on these and other events this week, check the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. Besides these opportunities, you can also check the other possibilities on the events posted by musicians and venues with links to their web sites for more details where available.
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. A certain fowl friend had the following message.
Arts News:
New 'DAWG' in town! - The CRTC has granted DAWG FM, CIDG 101.9 an all-blues radio station in Ottawa scheduled to begin broadcasting in spring 2009. Click Press Release for more.
News on the Arts Support Blues - These are two links providing an update on certain recent campaign rhetoric, Ottawa Citizen article by Peter Hum and on 'Ordinary Canadians' support for the arts, a responding Facebook Group now at about 61.335 members since its origin a couple of weeks ago.
Other music news can be found an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook if you're a Facebook member check out what else is going on.
So far, the group has 245 musicians and fans from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not
a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Over 15 Years of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
bluesandjazzguy(a)ncf.ca
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Blues and Jazz and Other Possibilities This Week - 6 Oct 2008
by BluesAndJazzGuy
This is an occasional note to let you know about some live music highlights for the week.
For your live music needs, there are many good events to catch this week by our great local acts listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. The events may either be listed there or on the venue calendar links you can access from the above calendar.
For more details on blues opportunities, also check out Liz Sykes' new blog, Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
There's also more detail on the individual venue web sites for those not posted to the calendar. Click those web links for info.
A few items of note to consider this week:
a.. Today 6 Oct, Three sets from some of the area's best young players. The music and fun sometimes doesn't stop until 2 AM at Le Petit Chicago, Hull, QC with Brian Asselin - tenor sax, Jeff Asselin, drums, Alex Mastronadi, bass and Zakari Frantz on sax.
b.. Tuesday 7 October, Mississippi Blues Society hosts two Blues Jams with Barry Buse, Al Tambay and guests, one at Thirsty Moose, Carleton Place and the other at Elmdale House in Ottawa.
c.. Wednesday and Thursday 8 & 9 October, Bass Line Station hosts first an acoustic jam and then on Thursday an electric jam.
d.. Thursday 9 October, the Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is at Irene's, 885 Bank St. Hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey. Featuring sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots and blues musicians. This week - Dean Dupuis.
e.. Thursday 9 October, Not a musical event but a hike from Kingston to Ottawa by musician, Mike Lush of the "Still Dangerous" band to collect money to fight cancer. More HERE.
For more on these and other events this week, check the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. Besides these opportunities, you can also check the other possibilities on the events posted by musicians and venues with links to their web sites for more details where available.
Arts News:
New 'DAWG' in town! - The CRTC has granted DAWG FM, CIDG 101.9 an all-blues radio station in Ottawa scheduled to begin broadcasting in spring 2009. Click Press Release for more.
News on the Arts Support Blues - These are two links providing an update on certain recent campaign rhetoric, Ottawa Citizen article by Peter Hum and on 'Ordinary Canadians' support for the arts, a responding Facebook Group now at about 55,200 members since its origin.
Memphis Blues Challenge Outcome - Liz Sykes reports that after two semi-final rounds (Wednesday, September 24 & Wednesday, October 1), four Ottawa area bands advanced to the Finals on Thursday, October 2. The judges chose MonkeyJunk to be the OBS representative at
the International Blues Challenge, February 4-7, 2008 in Memphis TN. Congratulations to Steve Marriner, Tony D and Matt Sobb.
Other music news can be found an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook if you're a Facebook member check out what else is going on.
So far, the group has 244 musicians and fans from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not
a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Over 15 Years of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
bluesandjazzguy(a)ncf.ca
Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here:
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