19 September 2010 Just highlighting a couple of events this week that are on the calendar. a.. Sunday 19 September - The second in the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais (IMOO) concert series 7 to 9 pm. The show will feature: Philippe Charbonneau - bass Scott Warren - drums, tape loops Linsey Wellman - bass clarinet, saxophone suggested donation - $5. IMOO is a bi-weekly concert series presenting creative musicians from Ottawa and beyond. For more information, visit www.improvisedmoo.com b.. Friday, 24 September - Anders Drerup steps out of his Gram Parsons character to present an evening of blues, jazz, R&B and soul at the NAC's 4th Stage. Anders, star of the hit musical, Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons, will be joined by musical friends Diane White, Vince Halfhide, Matt Ouimet and Chris Breitner. The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available at: www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/event.cfm?ID=6416 Location: 33 Elgin Street, Ottawa Everything else in live music events is covered either on my own calendar at the following link, that has 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 308 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