18 April 2010 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar Besides those specifically listed here or on the calendar, there is info on other venues' plans like Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, Elmdale Tavern and Bass Line Station etc. It can be found by clicking on venue links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday 18 April - Vineyards presents Elise Letourneau - Vocal and Flute & Tim Bedner - 7 string Guitar in its long time featuring of jazz duos. b.. Monday 5 April - Search Engine is at Le Petit Chicago performing three sets with some of the area's best young players. The music and fun sometimes doesn't stop until 2 am at Le Petit Chicago, Hull, QC with Brian Asselin, tenor sax, Jeff Asselin, drums, Alex Mastronadi, bass and Zakari Frantz on sax. c.. Wednesday 21 April - Viree Blues Boreale presents Shrimp Daddy & The Sharpshooters a newcomer to Viree Blues Boreale with Steve Marriner at 8 pm. Enjoy a voice like B.B.King's, a set list of original compositions similar to that of Chicago Blues legends' and some harmonica playing evoking James Cotton, Little Walter or Howlin Wolf. In a festive atmosphere and with an album produced by a long time friend of Viree Blues Boreale, Shrimp Daddy, a Montreal native is now living in Oakville Ontario. And it is in our region, in Ottawa and with our friend Steve Marriner from Monkey Junk that his impressive album was produced. They will be officially launching this album, "Messin' With My System", a return to their roots for Shrimp Daddy & the Sharpshooters and for Steve Marriner, at Viree Blues Boreale. a.. Thursday 22 April - The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's 885 Bank St Ottawa Ont. Hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians this week with guest host Dr. Dave/ For more on upcoming guest hosts, click the link. http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE 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 294 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