27 February 2011 Just highlighting a few events this week on Ottawa Blues and Jazz calendar. a.. Sunday, February 27 - Almonte Big Band Tea Dance is at Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte. Combine a scenic Sunday afternoon drive to Almonte with dancing to one of the area's best big bands in an authentic period setting. - Mélissa Laveaux is at Les Brasseurs du Temps 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Reservations 819-205-4999 ext 1. "It's amazing to think that anyone is capable of defining their own sound on their very first album, but Camphor & Copper is proof that it can be done. I'd say that given Melissa Laveaux a few years and she'll be ready for stardom, but, quite frankly, she's at that point now."Matthew Pollesel, (2007) b.. Thursday 10 March - JazzWorks Monthly Jam one week early at Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street across from the Parkdale Market due to St. Patrick's Day occurring on 17th. 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 scholarship. c.. - Check out Atomic Rooster's Sunday Blues events - 6 to 9 pm each Sunday. - Check out Vineyard's March schedule of jazz duos Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. - Check out Rainbow Bistro's Monthly schedule for March. - Check out Tucson's monthly schedule. - Check out Elmdale House's Upcoming Events. - Check out Irene's weekly music events. - More Live Music Venues 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 as well as Brett Delmage's OttawaJazzScene.ca All are usually updated early to mid-week. Other music news can be found an the now 312 members 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. 18th 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