This week's Live Blues and Jazz & Other Possibilities
by BluesAndJazzGuy
24 Nov 2008
Here are a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Thursday 27 Nov, the Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians. This week as part of women performers month, guest hosts are Elyssa Mahoney with Lucas Haneman.
b.. Saturday, 29 Nov,
Capital Vox, Ottawa's Jazz Choir, is looking forward to its Wintermezzo 2008 concert. Join us as we sing original arrangements of songs by Count Basie, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Paul Simon, and others.
Capital Vox will present the world premiere of the original work, Four Poems by Tony Cosier. Mr. Cosier is a poet residing in Ottawa. We'll also present works by Ottawa composers Megan Jerome and Elise Letourneau. Our dynamic vocalists and gifted jazz ensemble promise a very memorable evening at the National Arts Centre 4th Stage under the direction of Elise Letourneau. More Info: Capital Vox Wintermezzo,
Terry Gillespie with Corky Kealy, Vince Halfhide, Terry Owen and Jeffery Grosvenor are at Tucson's.
c.. Sunday 30 Nov, Alcorn Music Studios is very excited to have one of Canada's top jazz drummers in for "Inside the Music" lecture/demo/concert! Ted will be joined by Peter Hum (piano) and Mark Alcorn (bass). This session will be of interest not only to drummers, but to all instrumentalists (including vocalists) and music fans. For details and ticket prices please visit the Studio link above.
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 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.
There may be other events not listed on the calendar that might have been highlighted if listed. Only those listed have a chance of being highlighted in this occasional note to subscribers.
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.
Early New Year Party Headsup
I plan to send a reminder on this 60th Birthday Blues Party for Don Gibbons closer to the date, but am sending it now for early planning and possible contact with Don in the meantime.
"Hi my name is Don Gibbons and I am turning 60 on Jan 2nd 2009. Since I've been playing drums all my life I have decided that the best way to celebrate my 60th birthday is by playing music with all my friends. I've booked the Elmdale Tavern on Wellington Street, just west of Parkdale from 8pm till closing. So far about 20 musicians have agreed to come and play and about the same number for an audience.
Would it be possible to get my party in the Jazz and Blues Guide for Jan 2nd 2009? It would really help me to reach out to people I haven't got contact information for. I'm trying to get it posted as many places as possible simply as Don Gibbons 60th Birthday Blues Party.
Thanks if you can.
Don" elrajo(a)rogers.com
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 over 255 members from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
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This week's Live Blues and Jazz & Other Possibilities
by BluesAndJazzGuy
15 Nov 2008
Of live music opportunities listed this week to consider on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Sunday 16 Nov, Glebop Jazz Trio - now in its 5th year with mellow jazz - 6 to 8 pm, at The Arrow & The Loon Pub, Fifth Avenue, just east of Bank St. -- John Haysom -- trumpet, Howard Tweddle - bass, Bert Waslander - piano
b.. Monday 17 Nov, Search Engine at Le Petit Chicago with 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.
c.. Tuesday 18 Nov, Mississippi Blues Society's Ottawa Blues Jam weekly with host Barry Buse and on 1st Tuesdays each month with special guest stand-in hosts - 8:30 pm at Elmdale House.
d.. Wednesday 19 Nov, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Jeff Rogers. Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers every Wednesday.
e.. Thursday 20 Nov, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Al Tambay & Friends performing Acoustic music for your listening pleasure every Thursday evening.
Jazz at Cafe Paradiso with Tim Bedner & Elise Letourneau every Thursday from 7 to 10 pm featuring jazz vocals, flute, piano and 7 string guitar.
The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians. This week as part of women performers month, guest host Chris McCann.
JazzWorks Monthly Jam Session is at The New Bayou.
f.. Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 Nov, weekly jazz with Alain Poudrier, Stephen szawlowski & guest are at The Dragon's Lair Riverview Restaurant, Kemptville.
g.. Saturday, 22 Nov, afternoon catch the Blues Jam featuring Guy del Villano, piano and guests - 2 to 6 pm at The Royal Oak, 318 Bank Street at MacLaren.
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 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.
There may be other events not listed on the calendar that might have been highlighted if listed. Only those listed have a chance of being highlighted in this occasional note to subscribers.
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.
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 over 255 members from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Local Arts News - Becky Abbott in Big Money Shot Final
Below is a report and request from Todd Littlefield of Diesel Entertainment on Becky's shot at the prize this past Friday at Capital Music Hall.
"I want to thank everyone who came out to support Becky Abbott last night for her performance in the Round 3 Finals of the Big Money Shot at Capital Music Hall last night!
Harpoon ended up winning last night by the very slightest of margins over Becky.
That said, the judges agree that Becky Abbott absolutely deserves to be performing in the Grand Final and you the fans can make that happen!!
Fans can text BECKY ABBOTT to 885885 as many times as you like. Voting starts today (November 15th) and goes until Sunday, November 23rd.
The top 5 bands, as decided by the texts, will compete in the Grand Final Wildcard concert on Nov 28th. The top two bands that night, as decided by the judges, will be entered in the Grand Final on December 12.
We appreciate support and in spreading the word to as many people as possible. We look forward to having Becky put on a killer performance for you in the Wildcard Final!
Thanks Again,
Todd"
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This week's Live Blues and Jazz and Other Possibilities
by BluesAndJazzGuy
10 Nov 2008
Of live music opportunities listed this week to consider on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Friday 14 Nov, one non-generic calendar highlight of special note this week, Ottawa singer Becky Abbott is competing in the Round 3 Finals of the Live 88 "Big Money Shot" on Friday, November 14th at 9:00 pm at Capital Music Hall. She needs to get as many people as possible out to support her and cheer her on!!
Part of the judging is based on audience response and how many fans are there to see Becky perform for a chance to win $40,000.00 in artist development towards touring and making her debut record.
Tickets are $10.00 (goes towards the winner) at the door and the doors open at 8:00 pm, so come early as it's first come, first served and she needs your support and loud cheering!!
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 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.
There may be other events not listed on the calendar that might have been highlighted if listed. Only those listed have a chance of being highlighted in this occasional note to subscribers.
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.
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 over 250 members from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Local Arts News - Ottawa festivals to lose all city funding under planned cuts - Looks like more planning shortsightedness by Ottawa City in its past record of being near the bottom of Canadian cities of per capita support of the arts; this time cutting off more local business revenue generating and tourist friendly festivals in the interests of meeting an arbitrary and narrow bottom line aim.
For more, read the Ottawa Citizen article -
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2008/11/10/ot-cuts-081110.html?ref=rss
Over 15 Years of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
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Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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This week's Live Blues and Jazz and Other Possibilities
by BluesAndJazzGuy
4 Nov 2008
Here are some live music opportunities this week to consider on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Tuesday 4 Nov, Mississippi Blues Society's two Blues Jams at the Thirsty Moose, Carleton Place and at Elmdale House in Ottawa.
b.. Wednesday 5 November, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Jeff Rogers and with Al Tambay on Thursday 6 November at Tucson's.
c.. Friday 7 Nov, Random rocks Mother McGintey's.
d.. Saturday 8 Nov, Kellylee's performance last fall at Black Sheep Inn was a real 'happening'.
After last year's sold-out show, singer-songwriter Kellylee Evans returns November 8th to the beloved venue to debut the songs she has recorded for her upcoming CD, "The Good Girl". The album is slated for release in early 2009 and once again features original material written by Evans. And, much like her first album, the music is an eclectic mix touching on soul, jazz, R & B and world music styles.
More on the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=51136340024
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.
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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