13 February 2011 Just highlighting a few events this week on Ottawa Blues and Jazz calendar. a.. Wednesday, February 16 - Viree Blues Boreale - 8:00 pm - midnight - Lauch of the new CD of Mike Goudreau & The Goodmen Band Le Petit Chicago b.. Thursday 17 February - JazzWorks Monthly Jam Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street across from the Parkdale Market. Its a great combination - great music by local jazz musicians, a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, with lots of free parking and top notch pub food that's available into the late evening. 8 pm to midnight-ish - Cover/Admission: $5. Proceeds support jam sessions and JazzWorks scholarshipJazzWorks Monthly Jam Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street across from the Parkdale Market. c.. Saturday, February 19 - The municipality of Cantley and La Grange de la Gatineau present Renée Yoxon with René Gely on guitar - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cover: $15 (includes beverage: wine, beer or non-alcoholic). La Grange de la Gatineau 80 chemin Summer, Cantley, QC Reservations recommended: 819.827.3164 http://www.grange.ca/ www.reneeyoxon.com www.renegely.com 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 300 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. 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