Some Upcoming Live Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Events
by Bluesandjazzguy
19 November 2010
Just highlighting a few of events this and next week that are on the calendar.
a.. Saturday 20 November
Brian Browne Trio is at First Unitarian Church of Ottawa 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm.
This is a CD release concert. Tickets available only from www.ticketweb.ca
The concert will feature bassist Paul Novotny and drummer Daniel Barnes.
Location: First Unitarian Church of Ottawa, 30, Cleary Avenue,Ottawa
b.. Sunday 21 November
- Magnolia Rhythm Kings are at Royal Oak, Kanata, traditional in form and style,
but adventurous in repertoire 3 to 6 pm at Royal Oak, Kanata
- Freddy Carriere & the Affordables are at Atomic Rooster from 6 to 9 pm
- Big Band Ballroom Blitz is at Glebe Community Centre 7 to 11 pm FEATURING
- SoulGrüv, one of the region's finest horn bands. Our bands, Big Band Caravane
and SoulGrüv, have been putting on ballroom dances for 7 years; we know what
dancers need - a very large hardwood floor, perfect for dancing, all styles of
ballroom dancing,free dance lesson with Lorna's Dance Collective and non-alcoholic
bar. Tickets: $18/advance ($22/door). FOR INFO and TICKETS: 819.777.3716
OR 613.260.7883.
c.. Fryday 26 November/Sunday 28 November - Meditatus: Jazz Pieces for Choir is at Orleans
United Church. Under the baton of Antonio Llaca, Coro Vivo Ottawa presents Meditatus: Jazz
pieces for choir featuring a jazz mass by Norwegian Jan Gunnar Hoff, accompanied by guitar,
piano, sax, percussion and double bass. Additional choral works by César A.Carillo and
Dave Brubeck will be performed. Friday November 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday
November 28 at 2:00 pm. Orleans United Church 1111 Orleans Blvd. Tickets: adults $ 20,
children 14 and under; free, available at CD Warehouse, Leading Note and Compact Music,
or call 613-841-3902. www.corovivoottawa.ca
d.. Sunday 28 November - Almonte Big Band Tea Dance is at Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge
Street in Almonte. Combine a scenic Sunday afternoon drive to Almonte with dancing to one of
the area's best big bands in an authentic period setting.
The next tea dance of the 2010/2011 season will be held on Sunday November 28th from 1 pm to 4 pm
in the historic Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario. This is the fifth (!) season
of these very popular dances, which are hosted by the well known Almonte-based 14-piece big band
Standing Room Only. The doors will open at 12:30 pm. Admission is $10 at the door (cash only) plus a $
2 building improvement surcharge. Reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be available
at very reasonable prices. The Almonte Old Town Hall has its own parking lot, and there's lots of additional
parking on nearby streets. For more information, visit our website at www.sroteadances.org, or call/email
Chris Thompson at (613) 692-5380 or sro.teadances(a)sympatico.ca
e.. Everything else in live music events is covered either on my own calendar at the following link, that
has more details on the above events and much more. Ottawa and area is very well served with blues,
jazz and other event listings. These include:
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar
Events either on or not on the calendar may be found in greater
detail at the other sources below.
For live bluesy opportunities, check out Liz Sykes' blog,
Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out
Ottawa Jazzworks Ottawa Jazz Happenings and OttawaJazzScene.ca
All are usually updated early to mid-week.
Other music news can be found an the now 300 plus member
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're
a Facebook member check out what else is going on. If you're not a
Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Radio station CKCU also provides a comprehensive listing on its web site
of upcoming music events at the various venues. Click HERE for more.
17th year of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
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Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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Upcoming Live Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Events
by Bluesandjazzguy
14 November 2010
Just highlighting a few of events this week that are on the calendar.
a.. Wednesday 17 November - David Rotundo is at the 12th edition of
Viree Blues Boreale 8:00 pm - 12:00 am info: www.vireeblues.ca
Location: 50 promenade Du Portage, Gatineau (Quebec.
b.. Thursday 18 November
- Jazz is back on Thursday nights at St James Gate in Carleton Place.
The new format is once a month on the third Thursday of the month.
Hours are later, 8:30 pm to 11 pm, and we're hoping for a good turnout
to encourage the new owner to keep live music happening. The format will
be a different special guest and myself each time. I hope to see you
there Peter Brown.
Location: 111 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario
- JazzWorks Monthly Jam is at Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street
across from the Parkdale Market. Its a great combination - great music by
local jazz musicians, a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, with lots of
free parking and top notch pub food that's available into the late evening.
8 pm to midnight-ish - Cover/Admission: $5. Proceeds support jam sessions
and JazzWorks scholarships. All listeners, jammers, newcomers, and Jazz
Campers are welcome!
c.. Saturday 20 November
Brian Browne Trio is at First Unitarian Church of Ottawa 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm.
This is a CD release concert. Tickets available only from www.ticketweb.ca
The concert will feature bassist Paul Novotny and drummer Daniel Barnes.
Location: First Unitarian Church of Ottawa, 30, Cleary Avenue,Ottawa
Everything else in live music events is covered either on my own calendar at the following link, that
has more details on the above events and much more. Ottawa and area is very well served with blues,
jazz and other event listings. These include:
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar
Events either on or not on the calendar may be found in greater
detail at the other sources below.
For live bluesy opportunities, check out Liz Sykes' blog,
Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out
Ottawa Jazzworks Ottawa Jazz Happenings and OttawaJazzScene.ca
All are usually updated early to mid-week.
Other music news can be found an the now 310 member
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're
a Facebook member check out what else is going on. If you're not a
Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Radio station CKCU also provides a comprehensive listing on its web site
of upcoming music events at the various venues. Click HERE for more.
17th year 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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