21 February 2010 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar next week. Besides those specifically listed, there is info on other venues' plans like Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, Elmdale Tavern etc. That can be found by clicking on their links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday, 21 Feb - GleeBop takes a break this week and Without Annette is filling in. Come out and hear Without Annette play some funky jazz and blues. Unfortunately our friend Annette can't make the gig (hence, we are 'Without Annette') So Gretchen Schwarz (Piano & Vocal), Susan Herbert (Congas), Flavio Jorge (Bass & Vocal) and John Graham (Sax & Vocal) will be enlivening the Arrow and the Loon 4 to 6 pm. b.. Tuesday, 23 Feb There's an Open Mic Electric Jam at Bass Line Station Thursday 25 - The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is at Irenes. Hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians this week guest host Dr. Dave. For more, click the link http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE c.. Saturday, 27 Feb - THE COOPER BROTHERS first New Album In 20 Years Set For Release at CENTREPOINTE THEATRE Featuring Colin Linden and Special Guest Jonas. After a 20 year hiatus from recording, the Cooper Brothers are back with a brand new, all-original album that is set for exclusive release. For this extraordinary performance, Grammy nominee Colin Linden will be featured performing with The Cooper Brothers. Special guest Jonas will open the show with an intimate acoustic duo performance featuring Corey Diabo on guitar. Tickets also available at Capital Tickets -Mango Upstart is at The Branch in Kemptville. Take a little ride to Kemptville and treat your tongue to some delicious organic cuisine and your ears to some delicious latin jazz! Mango Upstart will doing their thing - playing music from warmer climes. Music from Cuba, Brazil, and New York City (OK, NYC is probably not all that much warmer than here). The Branch Restaurant is at 15 Clothier St E. in Kemptville. For more info call them at 613 258-3737, or go to www.thebranchrestaurant.ca 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. 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