[Ottawabluesandjazz] This Week's Live Blues, Jazz & Other Possibilities

31 May 2009 Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar: a.. Sunday, 31 May, -There's an Open Jam with River City Junction - 4 to 7 pm at The Rainbow - Glebop Jazz Trio is at the Arrow & the Loon Now in its Fifth Year. Sometimes appearing as the John Haysom Trio and sometimes as a quartet (with drums added), provides generally mellow, accessible jazz consisting of popular standards, jazz standards and originals. - There's an Open Blues/Rock jam at Le Petit Chicago in Hull Centre-Town, The venue provides drums and amps, just bring your instrument. One musician at a time can play, with the band for improvisation, or as a standalone, for 15/20 minutes b.. Tuesday, 2 June, - One of Ottawa's original bluesmen, Guy Del Villano is at the Elmdale,.no cover, with. roots, blues, jazz, classics, originals. For a short YouTube music clip, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_21S7eQIY. - River City Junction is at Avant Garde Bar with various guest performers every first Tuesday of the month. Jammers welcome. - The Richard Page Quartet is at Rainbow Bistro bringing you originals and standards every Tuesday night. c.. Wednesday, 3 June - Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers.at Tucson's. d.. Thursday, 4 June, - Enjoy Candle Light Acoustic Music with Al Tambay & Friends at Tucson's. - Peter Liu and the Jazz Mutants present 'Jazz Evolution' at The Cabana Supper Club (formerly The New Bayou). Jazz Evolution is looking for a different jazz band each month to play our opening set, and for individual instrumentalists/vocalists to be showcased, performing with the band in the following two sets. Most individual musicians are expected to attend a previous band rehearsal. e.. Friday, 5 June, Dominik Heins & John Graham are at The Roses Cafe new location at 103 Promenade du Portage in Hull - which is right downtown f.. Saturday, 6 June, Wicked Grin is at The Aylmer Marina once more this year. Enjoy Great food, dancing, view and blues. Start Time: 7:00 PM Not everything is posted on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar as it's musician/venue optional to post, but there's more info there including links to the venue web sites that have more detailed schedules. Check the calendar for more on these live music events and others.. More details on blues opportunities, can be found on: Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week. For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's Ottawa Jazz Happenings. Other music news can be found an the now 300 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. 16th 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