6 March 2011 Just highlighting a few events this week on Ottawa Blues and Jazz calendar. a.. Sunday, March 6 - Glebop Jazz Trio is at the Arrow & the Loon. Mellow jazz - 7 to 9 pm, Fifth Avenue, just east of Bank St. -John Haysom - trumpet, Howard Tweddle - bass, Bert Waslander - piano. Every 1st Sunday; now in its seventh Year at the Loon. -Apex Jazz Band is Royal Oak, Kanata. - Jesse Green is at Atomic Rooster - 6 to 9 pm b.. Tuesday March 8 - Viree Blues Boreale presents a Special MARDI GRAS "FAT TUESDAY" with Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo 8:00 pm - 12:00 am at Le Petit Chicago. c.. Wednesday 9 March - There's an Open Mic Acoustic Jam at Bass Line Station. d.. Thursday -10 March - Irene's present its Blues AllStars - 9 pm to 1 am. - There's an Open Mic Electric Jam at Bass Line Station. - Every Thursday evening Al Tambay & Friends perform Acoustic music for your listening pleasure. e.. Click for Venue Connections for weekend and other events. 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 as well as Brett Delmage's OttawaJazzScene.ca All are usually updated early to mid-week. Other music news can be found an the now 311 members 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. 18th 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