4 April 2010 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar Besides those specifically listed here or on the calendar, there is info on other venues' plans like Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, Elmdale Tavern and Bass Line Station etc. That can be found by clicking on their links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday 4 April - There's a Sunday Open Jam with Ottawa's "Trinity Rythm Section" and Special Guests Screamin' Joe Hawkins Pinstripe Bob Primeau; High octane, driving soul, blues, jazz, funk, groove, beat nick music played by the best session & side men in the Ottawa/Gatineau/hull area. b.. Monday 5 April - Search Engine is at Le Petit Chicago performing three sets with some of the area's best young players. The music and fun sometimes doesn't stop until 2 am at Le Petit Chicago, Hull, QC with Brian Asselin, tenor sax, Jeff Asselin, drums, Alex Mastronadi, bass and Zakari Frantz on sax. c.. Peter Liu and the Jazz Mutants present 'Jazz Evolution' at The Lookout, a monthly event in Ottawa, welcoming a different jazz band each month to play an opening set at new home,The Lookout Bar, in the very heart of the Byward Market. It's a bias-free space...perfect for a bunch of Mutants! Proceeds from the $5.00 cover are donated to the Jazzworks Scholarship Fund (www.jazzworkscanada.com). d.. Saturday 10 April - Swing Into Spring with Kim Kaskiw & Steve Berndt. Don't miss a whole new performance of SWING INTO SPRING! Jazz vocalists Kim Kaskiw and Steve Berndt team up once again to perform duets, Jazz Standards and original compositions that will be heard for the first time at 8 p.m. at the National Arts Center's Fourth Stage. Joining them will be J.P. Allain on Piano, Ken Kanwisher on Bass, Mark Rehder on Drums, Brian Asselin on saxophone and Kelly Craig on Trumpet and Flugelhorn. Tickets are available at the NAC box office and sell for $20.00. Don't miss this fabulous show!!! See also Facebook page for more http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112409675441778&ref=mf For more info, check the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. I only highlight a small number of events that are posted to the calendar. Nowhere near everything is posted on the calendar as it's musician/venue optional to post, and amend the listings as needed. However more info can be found on the calendar including links to such venue web sites as Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, The Elmdale and Bass Line Station that usually have more detailed schedules. It's also a good idea to call a venue to confirm that regular listings still apply as they sometimes just quietly go away or may be cancelled due to weather disruptions. First, check the calendar for more on Ottawa live music events. For the full month's view, check the more complete Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar Events not on the calendar may be found at the sources below in greater detail. 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 They are usually updated early to mid-week. Other music news can be found an the now 294 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. 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