31 January 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.. Sunsday, Jan 31 - Sunday 31 Jan - DRUMMING UP SUPPORT!!! A benefit concert is featured for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and Baobab Tree's Footsteps to Ghana Campaign. Music and Dance from Ghana performed by Ottawa's Baobab Youth Performers, with a special appearance by the Capital Grannies drumming group. 3-5 pm Concert and reception at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Ave Tickets are aailable at the Door or by Calling (613) 235-5028 or (613) 224-9988 or info(a)baobabtree.org $12 Adults, $6 Under 16, $24 Family of four or more For more information please visit www.baobabtree.org Hayley de Bie, Manager Baobab Tree Drum and Dance Community. For more information about classes and performances please visit :www.baobabtree.org or call (613)725-6994, Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Baobab "Tree House" 415C Piccadilly Avenue Ottawa, ON Canada K1Y 0H3, (at the back end of St George's Church) b.. Magnolia Rhythm Kings - traditional in form and style, but adventurous in repertoire 3 to 6 pm at Royal Oak, Kanata c.. Erica Feininger is at the Arrow and Loon 4 pm - 6 pm d.. Peter Brown & Roger Plant are at Ballygiblin's in Carleton Place 7 to 10 pm e.. Wednesday 3 Feb - Peter Liu and the Jazz Mutants,'Jazz Evolution' are at The Lookout. They host a monthly event in Ottawa, welcoming a different jazz band each month to play their opening set at The Lookout Bar, in the very heart of the Byward Market. It's a bias-free space...perfect for a bunch of Mutants! f.. Thursday and Friday Feb 4 & 5 - at Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street, $ 5 Admission for a Live CD Recording by Rocket Rached & The Fat City 8. Special guests include some of Ottawa's finest musicians, Andrea Karam, Scott Doubt as well as, 2010 Maple Blues Award Winners, Tony D, Steve Marriner and Matt Sobb. Jed Rached is available for interviews or questions at your convenience and can be contacted at: Rocketrached(a)Hotmail.Com 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 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 a full month's view, check the more complete Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar For more details on 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 298 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