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

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 Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here: http://lists.ncf.ca/mailman/listinfo/ottawabluesandjazz