23 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 Tuesday & Wednesday May, 23, 25, 26a - Check out this week at Vineyards b.. Monday 24 May - Search Engine is at Le Petit Chicago. Three sets are provided from some of the area's best young players. The music and fun sometimes doesn't stop until 2 AM at Le Petit Chicago, Hull, QC with Brian Asselin - tenor sax, Jeff Asselin, drums, Alex Mastronadi, bass and Zakari Frantz on sax. c.. Monday to Saturday 24 - 29 May - Check the very busy schedule of live music provided each week by Elmdale Tavern. d.. Thursday 27 May - Catch some very cool Jazz at Cafe Paradiso 199 Bank St. Elise Letourneau - is on vocals, piano, flute, bass flute; Tim Bedner - 7-string guitar. Tim and Elise have been performing music together for over 20 years! Come out and hear timeless standards with a larger-than-life sound and their unique interpretations of newer standards from the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Downbeat at 19:00 till 22:00. $5 entertainment charge to non-diners. Cafe Paradiso is located at 199 Bank Street. - 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 Peter Brown guest hosts. For more on guest hosts http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE e.. Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 May - Check out Tucson's live music and other offerings; featured for example on Thursday - Al Tambay, Friday - Jack de Keyzer and Saturday - the Mud Boys. f.. Friday 28 and Saturday 29 May - Drew Nelson is on Friday at Greenfields and Shine on Saturday . Check link for details. - Big James & The Chicago Playboys are at Rainbow Bistro Friday and The Hammerheads on Saturday. 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 299 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