14 March 2010 Follow the link for live music opportunities listed this week on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar next week. Besides those specifically listed, there is info on other venues' plans like Rainbow Bistro, Tucson's, Elmdale Tavern etc. That can be found by clicking on their links in the calendar to access their schedules. a.. Sunday, 14 Mar - This is Jessamyn Greene and band's last regular Sunday night performance today 9 pm at Irene's. Blues/jazz originals rock, funk, folk, R&B, don't miss out! this is a kick ass band. Jesse is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. - There's an Open Jam with various host bands - 4 to 7 pm at The Rainbow. For more, see the web site month's schedule: Rainbow This Month b.. Tuesday 16 Mar - there's an Open Mic Electric Jam 9:30 pm at Bass Line Station. c.. Thursday, 18 Mar - JazzWorks Monthly Jam is at 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 scholarships. All listeners, jammers, newcomers, and Jazz Campers are welcome! - The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is at Irenes. Hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians this week guest host John Yemensky. For more on guest hosts http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE - Jazz is at Café Paradiso 199 Bank St.w/Tim Bedner & Elise Letourneau. Come out and hear timeless standards with a larger-than-life sound and their unique interpretations of newer standards from the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Downbeat at 19:00 till 22:00. $5 entertinment charge to non-diners. Cafe Paradiso is located at 199 Bank Street. http://www.cafeparadiso.ca/ d.. Friday, 19 Mar - Nicole Ratté Jazz CD release "When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful" is at 8 pm, NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets : $ 20 (available at the NAC Box Office) e.. They sure don't make 'em like they used to. The Elmdale House Tavern is one of those places that will remind of a place long forgotten... the kind of place where you may walk in a stranger, but will leave with solid friends. As one of the few remaining "real" taverns in Ottawa, the Elmdale is like a second home to many in Hintonburg, the people inside like Family. Seven days a week Elmdale House 1084 Wellington Street West presents a variety of local bands. Check the link above for schedule. 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. 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 293 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