26 Apr 2009 Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar: a.. Sunday, 26 Apr, -There's an Open Jam with River City Junction - 4 to 7 pm at The Rainbow Bistro - Glebop Jazz Trio - presents mellow jazz - 6 to 8 pm, at The Arrow & The Loon Pub, Fifth Avenue, just east of Bank St. -- John Haysom -- trumpet, Howard Tweddle - bass, Bert Waslander - piano. - Jesse Greene and band is at Irene's with Blues/jazz originals rock, funk, folk, R&B. Don't miss out! this is a kick ass band. Jesse is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Bluesfest performances, and shows with her other two bands Jokko and Frank and Jesse James have really started to turn heads and win hearts. But this is by far the best yet! b.. Tuesday, 28 April, Blues, There's an Open Jam at Bassline Station Baseline near Greenbank c.. Friday 1 May, Kate Hammett-Vaughn is at Cafe Paradiso. As she says "The wonderful guitarist Bill Coon and I will be in Ottawa for the BC Scene festival in May. Our gig is on May 1st (my 52nd birthday) at the Café Paradiso." There's more detail on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar on these live music events and others.. For events that aren't specifically listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar you can use the venue links of the generic venue listings on the calendar to find out what's on other days of the week. Click those web links for more info. More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week. For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's Ottawa Jazz Happenings. Other music news can be found an the now 292 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