[Ottawabluesandjazz] Some Notable Events of Interest the Week of May 25 2008

Besides the other many good events to catch this week by our great local acts on the calendar, these are some you might not want to miss: a.. Sunday May 25, a relatively new jam with Izzy Martinez Trio with Jack Mcgregor on Drums Dan Joseph on Bass and Izzy on guitar at the Elmdale House, 1084 Wellington Street West b.. Wednesday 28 May - Jeff Rogers starts an every Wednesday Candlelight acoustic series at Tucson's. Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers. He's 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! c.. Thursday 29 May - Al Tambay moves to Thursdays at Tucson's. Every Thursday evening Al Tambay & Friends perform Acoustic music for your listening pleasure. Enjoy Al's unique sense of humour and guitar mastery. d.. Friday 30 May - Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang are at Rainbow Bistro. Chicago saxophonist Eddie Shaw has been at the center of the blues activity in the Windy City ever since he joined Muddy Waters' band in 1957. e.. Saturday 31 May - Peter Brown's new CD, Franklin Street, is premiered at Café Paradiso. 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 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 a Benefit Concert Saturday for Ottawa River Keeper, A Rockin CHEO Sunday afternoon and evening fun for the whole family at Greenfield's, Front and Centre 2008-2009 Season Announcement at Centrepointe and other posted items of possible interest. 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