27 January 2011 Just highlighting some events this week on the calendar. a.. Friday, January 28 - Barrelhouse, a mature and diverse group of Ottawa musicians who bring a refreshing approach to an unusual repertoire of eclectic rock tunes, is at Greenfield's. - Journey To Boston, The Tribute to Classic Rock Bands Journey & Boston is at Tucson's. - JW-Jones: cited as one of this country's top blues guitar stars is at Rainbow Bistro. b.. Saturday, January 29 - DIVAS & DISTORTION at Greenfield's brings together three of Ottawa's best female-fronted rock bands for an electrifying evening of entertainment! THE FOXY-MORONS, THUNDERKITTY, and LOVE CIRCUS were born to be WILD, and will unite on Saturday, January 29th for a three-act show garanteed to get your motor running! - COUGAR's January Birthday Bash at Tucson's who proudly pays tribute to that tradition with a high energy, dance-your-face-off rock show. Hear all your favorite rock songs, from Pat Benatar, Heart, Rough Trade, Joan Jett, Allanah Myles and many more. Extraordinary vocals, choreography and dramatic staging make this show band a must-see. COUGAR brings together three unique and accomplished vocalists with a wide range of rock and R&B influences to produce a high-energy entertainment experience. Leslie Rohonczy, Joanne McCann, and Alison Wilson, pay tribute to all the great female rockers throughout the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and current chick rockers. c.. Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 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.... ....and early next month: d.. Friday, February 4th - Come hear the smooth sounds of the Jazz Mutants performing a wide range of jazz standards in the friendly and family-owned Mooney's Bay Bistro, offering delicious homemade meals and desserts. There is no cover, and reservations are recommended 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 309 plus 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. NOTE; There is a new jazz related blog by Sean Dowd reviewing performances at UMI Cafe as part of the IMOO jazz jams. 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