[Ottawabluesandjazz] Notable Events of Interest the Week of May 11 2008

Besides the other many good events to catch this week by our great local acts, here are some don't misses whose promo has been posted to my DIY calendar: a.. Tuesday 13 May - Mississippi Blues Society's Ottawa Blues Jam weekly with hosts Barry Buse and 1st Tuesdays each month Al Tambay. b.. Tuesday 13 May - Terry Gillespie and the Granary Band at The Atlantic, Aexandria c.. Friday 16 May - The Runes Blues Band - at Tucson's. This 6-piece power blues band is made up of some of Ottawa's finest blues players featuring lead vocalist Leslie Rohonczy. The Runes' members bring their experience and blues influences together with exceptional 3 - and 4- part harmonies to build a power blues experience that has audiences out of their seats at the first song. d.. Saturday 17 May - Jeff Rogers at Tucson's. Jeff Rogers repertoire is vast and he has played in many different bands of various styles ranging from funk, punk, rock, pop, blues, swing, jazz and salsa. Recently he's been focusing on his original music and his shows have received extensive acclaim and rave reviews. Jeff brings with him his full band to Tucson's to Jam the house. Jeff Asselin on drums, Pat Giunta on Bass and Jamie Pirie on Guitar and special guest Kiko Garcia on Guitar. Don't miss seeing Jeff's extraordinary talent! For more on this event and all the others posted by the musicians who have taken advantage of my DIY calendar for this month, click this link: http://ottawa-blues-jazz.ncf.ca/MonthsCalendar.html Of special note are the many Sunday 18 May options for blues and jazz including a new jazz jam by Izzy Martinez at the Elmdale House, one of Ottawa's latest and most committed live music venues. Check out the recent additions to Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide on Facebook if you're a member or decide to become one. These include the Jazzworks, What's Happening in Ottawa Tonight, Peter Hum's Ottawa Citizen jazz news group links and other items of possible interest on Posted Items and on the Discussion Board. 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: http//lists.ncf.ca/mailman/listinfo/ottawabluesandjazz