21 March 2010 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar Besides those specifically listed, there is info on other venues' plans like Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, Elmdale Tavern and Bass Line Stationetc. That can be found by clicking on their links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday, 21 Mar - Peter Brown & Roger Plant are at Ballygiblin's in Carleton place. Peter has reached a birthday milestone. b.. Thursday 25 Mar - Al Tambay has a CD Release event for his new CD, 'Back 2 Square 1' at Tucson's 7:30 to 11 pm. Take a little of L'il Al home with you. - Terry Gillespie hosts the Steller Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's from 9 pm to 1 am. c.. Saturday 27 Mar -Doug Martin & Ian Card from 9 pm to 1 am are at Brookstreet Hotel Options Bar, 525 Legget Dr. Kanata. North from Queensway on march Rd. Turn right at Solandt & left on Legget. d.. Sunday 28 Mar - Almonte Big Band Tea Dance takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario. Combine a scenic early spring afternoon drive to Almonte with dancing to one of the area's best big bands in an authentic period setting. This is the fifth and FINAL tea dance of the 2009/2010 season in the Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario. For more info, check the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. 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 293 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