Besides the other many good events to catch this week by our great local acts on the calendar, there are these notable events: a.. Tuesday 17 June, Mississippi Blues Society has its weekly Ottawa Blues Jam with hosts Barry Buse and guest hosts - 8:30 pm at Elmdale House - 1084 Wellington St. also on Thursday 19 June, Mississippi Blues Society hosts a Blues Jam with Pat Grenier and guest hosts - 8:30 to 11 pm at Keith's Pub, Arnprior. b.. Wednesday 18 June: c.. Pianist John Steele is joined by bassist Chris Breitner for an evening of swingin' standards at Café Paradiso. d.. Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers Candle Light Acoustic Music at Tucson's this and every Wednesday. e.. Thursday 19 June, JazzWorks has its monthly Jam Session - 8:00 p.m. to Midnight at The New Bayou, 1077 Bank Street and Victor Nesrallah hosts Irene's Blues Jam. f.. Friday 20 June: g.. Jazzfest begins its 10 day stay at Confederation Park and other sites. h.. 17 year old blues phenom Jimmy Bowskill will be playing a selection of songs from his old albums, as well as from his new self-titled album at Ottawa's legendary blues venue, The Rainbow. i.. Join Becky Abbott at for another fun night at Tucson's. Becky has had the privilege and versatility to try her hand at just about every musical style she wanted to over the years. But it's her natural affinity and god-given talent for all-out rock and roll, that has set this stunning singer apart. j.. Enjoy Jazz with Stephen Szawlowski and guests at The Dragon's Lair Riverview Restaurant, 28 Clothier St. E. Lower level, Kemptville, Friday and Saturday. k.. Saturday 21 June: l.. Loud Love returns to Tucsons by popular demand! An excellent, tight, original sound guaranteed to get you moving!! In a world where many bands go to great lengths to describe their "sound", Loudlove chooses to simply invite you to listen to their music and make up your own mind as to what they are. They have been described as powerful, honest and genuine. Loudlove is a band with rock, reggae, blues and many other influences but have our own distinct sound. This is just a short sample of what's on in Ottawa and area this week. For more on these events and the others posted to my the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide DIY calendar for this month, click this link: http://ottawa-blues-jazz.ncf.ca/MonthsCalendar.html Besides what's on the calendar, there's more detail on the individual venue web sites. There's other news, now an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook accessible below or on the www.ottawabluesjazz.ca main page. If you're a Facebook member and logged on, you can check it out at this link. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9220336518 So far, the group has 214 musicians and fans from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join. 15 Years 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