14 June 2009 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Week's calendar Here's a sampling some items of note on the calendar: a.. Sunday 14, June - Apex Jazz Band - 3 to 6 pm are at Royal Oak, Kanata - Wicked Grin are at The Rainbow 4 to 7 pm hosting the jam - Later 8 to 11 pm there's Open Blues/Rock jam at Le Petit Chicago in Hull - Jesse Greene and band is at Irene's 9 to midnight b.. Tuesday, 16 June - Matt Newton debut CD Release is at The National Library at 8 pm c.. Thursday, 18 June - Brian Downey Quartet is at Gads Hill Place, Merrickville from 8 to 11 pm - JazzWorks Monthly Jam is at The Cabana Supper Club (formerly The New Bayou) from 8:30 to midnight(ish) - The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is at Irene's from 9 pm to 1 am with this week's host Victor Nesrallah www.freeflyingmusic.com d.. Friday to Sunday, 19 to 21 WESTFEST is at Westboro Village and is still FREE! There's more on these events on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Week's calendar Not everything is posted on the calendar as it's musician/venue optional to post, and amend the listings as needed but there's more info there including links to the venue web sites that have more detailed schedules. It's also a good idea to call the venue to confirm that regular listings still apply as they sometimes just quietly go away. Check the calendar for more on these live music events and others. For a full month's view, check the more complete Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar More details on live bluesy opportunities, can be found on: Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week. For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's Ottawa Jazz Happenings. Both are usually upsated 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. 16th 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