12 June 2011 Just highlighting a few events this week on Ottawa Blues and Jazz calendar. a.. Wednsday 15 June - Every Wednesday there's an Electric-Acoustic Open Jam Greenfields Pub, 900 Greenbank. - There's an Open Mic Acoustic Jam at Bass Line Station. b.. Thursday 16 June - 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 scholarship. - Jazz is back every third Thursday night at St James Gate in Carleton Place 8:30 to 11 pm. - The Blues Allstars are at Irene's Pub a bonafide grass roots event that has grown out of the very floorboards of Irene's Pub and has become a real crowd pleaser for musicians and music lovers alike. Live music schedule. - There's an open mic electric jam at Bass Line Station. Baseline near Greenbank. c.. Friday 17 June - As part of the 'Capital Classic Wings and Wheels' weekend, Glebop is pleased to help The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum (CASM) launch its new Snowbird Lounge. Glebop will be playing from 5:00 to 7:00 pm under the suspended inverted Snowbird Tutor jet that is the dominant feature of the new lounge just inside the entrance to the museum. - d.. Weekly Jammers events - Click HERE e.. For weekend and other events Click Venue Connections 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