26 October 2010 Just highlighting a few of events this week that are on the calendar. a.. Wednesday 27 October - Steve Rowe is at the 12th edition of Viree Blues Boreale. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Steve Rowe info: www.vireeblues.ca 50 promenade Du Portage, Gatineau (Quebec). b.. Friday 29 October - The Yohawks, a band from Ottawa, Canada, plays original music written by band members Brad Campbell, Keith Richardson and Dave Poulin. Brian Bradfield plays drums for the group, and helps provide the quartet with its signature sound. Guitar driven, pop/rock tunes seasoned with more than a touch of rhythm and blues make up the band's repertoire. http://www.yohawks.com - St Joe's Mission and Become the Sun are at Rainbow Bistro c.. Saturday 30 October - Quicksand, a High Energy Show consisting of a fiery blend of rock, blues, and original tunes presents a Rock in' 70s dance party with some very scary tunes for all you gals and ghouls at Tucson's. Playing the sounds of Santana, Van Morrison, The Doors, Steppenwolfe,Lynyrd Skynyrd and more for a high energy 70's style rock show! -The Jivewires: 50's Vegas Masquerade Bash Costumed themed Halloween Bash is at Rainbow Bistro. Formed in 1989, The Jivewires have jumped many musical and national borders. Taking their influence from the jazz and satire of 40's and 50's greats Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Wynonie Harris and Louis Prima, The Jivewires throw a new spin on the Jump Blues tradition. Hip Hop, Latin, Ska and Rock all influence the band's original music within the Jump Blues idiom. With a high energy show, 4 albums of original material and a 5th on the way, The Jives are keen to get you jumpin' like you never jumped before! 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 and OttawaJazzScene.ca All are usually updated early to mid-week. Other music news can be found an the now 310 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. Radio station CKCU also provides a comprehensive listing on its web site of upcoming music events at the various venues. Click HERE for more. 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