[Ottawabluesandjazz] Upcoming Live Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Events

10 April 2010 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar Besides those specifically listed here or on the calendar, there is info on other venues' plans like Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, Elmdale Tavern and Bass Line Station etc. That can be found by clicking on their links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday 11 April - There's Jazz in the Afternoon at The Arrow & Loon Pub in the Glebe. Great food, micro-brewery beer, and jazz at 99 Fifth Avenue at Bank Street. It doesn't get any better than that! Sandra Clarke (vocals), Howard Tweddle (jazz piano), and Chris Thompson (drums) perform two hours of great jazz tunes from 5 to 7. All three musicians have been fixtures on the Ottawa jazz scene for many years, but this is the first time they've performed together as a group. The show will feature an eclectic mix of music, from ballads to up tempo, from latin to swing, from old to new. No cover charge. - There's Sunday Blues at Atomic Rooster. Each Sunday Atomic Rooster presents a variety of bluesy live music. This coming Sunday, check out The Moon Dogs. Click the above link for the calendar from 6 to 9 pm. a.. Tuesday 13 April - Check out one of the Jammers events this week Tuesday at Bass Line Station for lots of live music fun from 9:30 pm. b.. Thursday 15 April - 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! - The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is at Irene's 885 Bank St Ottawa Ont. Hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians. This week, Jesse Green Band a finalist in the Memphis International Blues Challenge hostst the invitational jam from 9 ish pm. For more info, check the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. I only highlight a small number of events that are posted to the calendar. Nowhere near everything is posted on the calendar as it's musician/venue optional to post, and amend the listings as needed. However more info can be found on the calendar including links to such venue web sites as Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, The Elmdale and Bass Line Station that usually have more detailed schedules. It's also a good idea to call a venue to confirm that regular listings still apply as they sometimes just quietly go away or may be cancelled due to weather disruptions. First, check the calendar for more on Ottawa live music events. For the full month's view, check the more complete Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar Events not on the calendar may be found at the sources below in greater detail. 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 They are usually updated early to mid-week. Other music news can be found an the now 294 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. 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 Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here: http://lists.ncf.ca/mailman/listinfo/ottawabluesandjazz