19 November 2010 Just highlighting a few of events this and next week that are on the calendar. a.. Saturday 20 November Brian Browne Trio is at First Unitarian Church of Ottawa 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. This is a CD release concert. Tickets available only from www.ticketweb.ca The concert will feature bassist Paul Novotny and drummer Daniel Barnes. Location: First Unitarian Church of Ottawa, 30, Cleary Avenue,Ottawa b.. Sunday 21 November - Magnolia Rhythm Kings are at Royal Oak, Kanata, traditional in form and style, but adventurous in repertoire 3 to 6 pm at Royal Oak, Kanata - Freddy Carriere & the Affordables are at Atomic Rooster from 6 to 9 pm - Big Band Ballroom Blitz is at Glebe Community Centre 7 to 11 pm FEATURING - SoulGrüv, one of the region's finest horn bands. Our bands, Big Band Caravane and SoulGrüv, have been putting on ballroom dances for 7 years; we know what dancers need - a very large hardwood floor, perfect for dancing, all styles of ballroom dancing,free dance lesson with Lorna's Dance Collective and non-alcoholic bar. Tickets: $18/advance ($22/door). FOR INFO and TICKETS: 819.777.3716 OR 613.260.7883. c.. Fryday 26 November/Sunday 28 November - Meditatus: Jazz Pieces for Choir is at Orleans United Church. Under the baton of Antonio Llaca, Coro Vivo Ottawa presents Meditatus: Jazz pieces for choir featuring a jazz mass by Norwegian Jan Gunnar Hoff, accompanied by guitar, piano, sax, percussion and double bass. Additional choral works by César A.Carillo and Dave Brubeck will be performed. Friday November 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday November 28 at 2:00 pm. Orleans United Church 1111 Orleans Blvd. Tickets: adults $ 20, children 14 and under; free, available at CD Warehouse, Leading Note and Compact Music, or call 613-841-3902. www.corovivoottawa.ca d.. Sunday 28 November - Almonte Big Band Tea Dance is at Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte. Combine a scenic Sunday afternoon drive to Almonte with dancing to one of the area's best big bands in an authentic period setting. The next tea dance of the 2010/2011 season will be held on Sunday November 28th from 1 pm to 4 pm in the historic Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario. This is the fifth (!) season of these very popular dances, which are hosted by the well known Almonte-based 14-piece big band Standing Room Only. The doors will open at 12:30 pm. Admission is $10 at the door (cash only) plus a $ 2 building improvement surcharge. Reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be available at very reasonable prices. The Almonte Old Town Hall has its own parking lot, and there's lots of additional parking on nearby streets. For more information, visit our website at www.sroteadances.org, or call/email Chris Thompson at (613) 692-5380 or sro.teadances(a)sympatico.ca e.. 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 300 plus 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