16 May 2010 Follow the link for some 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. It can be found by clicking on venue links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday 16 to 22 May - Check out this week at Rainbow Bistro. b.. Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 May - Bass Line Station has an Electric and then an acoustic jam. Click above link for more. c.. Wednesday 19 May - Viree Blues Boreale presents Paul Deslauriers Band at Le Petit Chicago d.. Thursday 20 May - 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 p.m. 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 Guy Delvillano guest hosts. For more on guest hosts http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE e.. Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 May - Check out Tucson's live music and other offerings; featured for example on Saturday is The BE Band http://www.myspace.com/thebeband. These musicians, all seasoned players, have been gracing stages around the area for many years. Collectively they've gathered to pay tribute to the very foundation that has inspired so many musicians over the years. There's soul and funk... with some R&B thrown in for good measure. f.. Friday 21 May - SoulGrüv is at Greenfields. Ottawa-Gatineau's newest 12-piece band, provides audiences with the classic foot-tapping, bootie-shakin' rythmns of Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Blues Brothers, Colin James, Etta James, Maceo Parker and many more. You'll also hear some of the newer R&B/soul sounds of Duffy, Anastacia and Sharon Jones and the Dapp Kings. 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 297 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