This week's Live Blues and Jazz & Other Possibilities
by BluesAndJazzGuy
24 Nov 2008
Here are a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Thursday 27 Nov, the Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians. This week as part of women performers month, guest hosts are Elyssa Mahoney with Lucas Haneman.
b.. Saturday, 29 Nov,
Capital Vox, Ottawa's Jazz Choir, is looking forward to its Wintermezzo 2008 concert. Join us as we sing original arrangements of songs by Count Basie, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Paul Simon, and others.
Capital Vox will present the world premiere of the original work, Four Poems by Tony Cosier. Mr. Cosier is a poet residing in Ottawa. We'll also present works by Ottawa composers Megan Jerome and Elise Letourneau. Our dynamic vocalists and gifted jazz ensemble promise a very memorable evening at the National Arts Centre 4th Stage under the direction of Elise Letourneau. More Info: Capital Vox Wintermezzo,
Terry Gillespie with Corky Kealy, Vince Halfhide, Terry Owen and Jeffery Grosvenor are at Tucson's.
c.. Sunday 30 Nov, Alcorn Music Studios is very excited to have one of Canada's top jazz drummers in for "Inside the Music" lecture/demo/concert! Ted will be joined by Peter Hum (piano) and Mark Alcorn (bass). This session will be of interest not only to drummers, but to all instrumentalists (including vocalists) and music fans. For details and ticket prices please visit the Studio link above.
There's also more detail on the individual venue web sites for those not posted to the calendar. Click those web links for info.
For more on these and the many other good events to catch this week by our great local acts, check what else is listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. The events may either be listed there or on the venue calendar links you can access from the calendar.
There may be other events not listed on the calendar that might have been highlighted if listed. Only those listed have a chance of being highlighted in this occasional note to subscribers.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Early New Year Party Headsup
I plan to send a reminder on this 60th Birthday Blues Party for Don Gibbons closer to the date, but am sending it now for early planning and possible contact with Don in the meantime.
"Hi my name is Don Gibbons and I am turning 60 on Jan 2nd 2009. Since I've been playing drums all my life I have decided that the best way to celebrate my 60th birthday is by playing music with all my friends. I've booked the Elmdale Tavern on Wellington Street, just west of Parkdale from 8pm till closing. So far about 20 musicians have agreed to come and play and about the same number for an audience.
Would it be possible to get my party in the Jazz and Blues Guide for Jan 2nd 2009? It would really help me to reach out to people I haven't got contact information for. I'm trying to get it posted as many places as possible simply as Don Gibbons 60th Birthday Blues Party.
Thanks if you can.
Don" elrajo(a)rogers.com
Other music news can be found an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member check out what else is going on. So far, the group has over 255 members from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
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Re: [Ottawamusicians] Fender Fretless Electric Bass Stolen Yesterday NOV 20, recovered Nov. 21!!!
by David Johnston
Hi Everyone
My baby is home, safe and unharmed!!!
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for your concern, interest and support in retrieving this most valued part of my world. Many of you I don't even know, but on the power of Cyndi's word, you were willing to help. That reinforces my belief that all musicians are part of the same "extended" family, and I am grateful to be counted among you.
It turns out that the thief pawned it at a neighbourhood store within the hour of stealing it. He obviously had no idea what he had as he only got $70 for it!!! After all, that is a cheap price for a 1990 Fender Precision fretless, set up with an active EMG jazz pick up configuration. In fact, it is the only one like it that I have ever seen.
So, in this case, all ends well. I will be much more careful in the future.
Lesson learned.
My best to all.
Dave
David D. Johnston
Writer/Editor/Musician
719 Bayview Drive
RR1 Woodlawn
Ontario, Canada K0A 3M0
(613) 832-0613
ddjohnston_ca(a)yahoo.com
www.DJComm.ca
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Cc: David Johnston <ddjohnston_ca(a)yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 11:30:42 AM
Subject: Re: Fender Fretless Electric Bass Stolen Yesterday NOV 20
I sent this to Bob, the owner of Class Axe Guitars in Kemptville. I also spoke with him this morning.
Stephen
----- Original Message -----
From: Cyndi Kennedy
To: 'Wicked Grin' ; 'Richard Wielusiewicz' ; Rick Woyiwada ; Ivan Matte ; Alvaro Kreitz ; Andrei Filippov ; Anna Tyers ; Barry Buse ; gordman(a)thebear.net ; Bill Danic ; Gardiner, Blair ; Bob Ethier ; brian downey ; Chris Breitner ; CKCU Black & Blues J. Tackabury Upcoming Shows ; Claude Blodin ; Dave Danic ; Dave Boertjes ; David Pattee ; Deb Maisonneuve ; Dominique Forest ; Don Methot ; Elyssa Mahoney ; R. E. DAVID ; Hutchinson, Floyd ; Gary Sanford ; Gord Black ; Helen Glover ; Howard Tweddle ; Israel martinez martinez caceres ; Ivan Matte ; John Newman ; John Wiseman ; John ; Jozée Devoua ; Karen Oxorn (Home) ; Lame Buffalo ; LARRY CHURCH ; Lesley Sneddon ; Marcie Campbell ; Maria Hawkins ; Marilee ; Marjorie Cooper ; Mark Alcorn ; Mark Monahan ; Martine Courage ; Murray Kinsley ; Nenad Duricic ; Nicole Ratté ; Ottawa Blues This Week Upcoming SHows ; Ottawa Jazz Happenings Upcoming Shows ; ottawamusicians ; bbbob333(a)hotmail.com ; cngq(a)nrtco.net ;
~Steve Mutzeneek~ Anything PC ~ ; 1Boertjes, Dave (H) ; Alex Proulx ; Annie_Carruthers(a)pch.gc.ca ; Brent Atkins ; Carolyn Gardner ; ceciliagrahampr(a)netscape.net ; Chrys & Brent ; CHUO Upcoming Gigs ; CKCU Jacques Emond Upcoming Shows ; Cynthia Little ; David Johnston ; Doug Martin ; Emily Chen ; Garry Brownrigg ; George Brown ; Janet Menger ; Janice Croswell ; Joanne Kennedy ; Kim Buckley ; KPetersenRealtor(a)Gmail.com ; lindsayphomin(a)gmail.com ; Lynda Kennedy ; 'Margaret Lavictoire' ; Mary-Ellen Pitts ; Mazie ; Mélissa Landel ; michael martin ; Nadine Buckley ; Rebecca Noelle ; Ross Williamson ; Ryta Peschka ; Sarah Moffat ; Sidney Witiuk ; Stephen McGill ; Stephen Szawlowski ; Steve Brenninkmeyer ; Sylvie Guenette
Cc: 'David Johnston'
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 9:31 AM
Subject: Fender Fretless Electric Bass Stolen Yesterday NOV 20
Im sending this to every person I know who is involved in music. Ive left the names visible so we can minimize repeat sends. Im hoping you will forward it on to all of your musician friends as well.
My friend Dave Johnstons car was broken into and the guitar stolen yesterday afternoon. It is a rare and treasured instrument and there is likely only one in Ottawa. If you see one in a music shop, pawn shop or see someone playing one, it could be Daves please contact me or Dave, contact info is below. We have a chance of finding this guitar if we get the word out fast enough and far enough. Please help and forward this message. It has been reported to the police and Dave and I will be contacting every music and pawn shop in town.
Cyndi
cyndi(a)magma.ca
613-23-5425
Dave
613-832-0613
_____________________________
Cyndi Kennedy R.G.D., S.E.M.
C. (613) 223-5425
15 years, 5 months
OJM Co-op/Coopérative MJO
by michael martin
Greetings,
25 musicians have now contributed to what has been a spirited and fascinating debate about the creation of a local jazz musicians' cooperative that would either collaborate with an existing venue or operate its own venue with a music policy of jazz,in all manifestations of the art form,52 weeks of the year.The co-op would engage its members to perform,at decent rates of pay,while the members would determine direction and policies according to the principles of co-operative democracy, whereby each member gets an equal vote.
At our third meeting on November 16,the leadership group of the Co-op directed me to launch serious discussions with local co-operative organizations to obtain technical help and financing to undertake preliminary studies of the viability of the co-op idea.I am to report about progress to meetings in January of the leadership group.
Please contact me should you wish to obtain more information and participate in discussions about this exciting initiative which,if succesful,would help improve the economic and artistic conditions of local jazz musicians.
Thank you for your time and interest.
Michel Martin,singer
Gatineau
eq164(a)ncf.ca
819-771-9859
15 years, 5 months
This week's Live Blues and Jazz & Other Possibilities
by BluesAndJazzGuy
15 Nov 2008
Of live music opportunities listed this week to consider on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Sunday 16 Nov, Glebop Jazz Trio - now in its 5th year with mellow jazz - 6 to 8 pm, at The Arrow & The Loon Pub, Fifth Avenue, just east of Bank St. -- John Haysom -- trumpet, Howard Tweddle - bass, Bert Waslander - piano
b.. Monday 17 Nov, Search Engine at Le Petit Chicago with three sets from 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.. Tuesday 18 Nov, Mississippi Blues Society's Ottawa Blues Jam weekly with host Barry Buse and on 1st Tuesdays each month with special guest stand-in hosts - 8:30 pm at Elmdale House.
d.. Wednesday 19 Nov, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Jeff Rogers. Enjoy the soulful piano and vocal stylings of Jeff Rogers every Wednesday.
e.. Thursday 20 Nov, Candle Light Acoustic Music with Al Tambay & Friends performing Acoustic music for your listening pleasure every Thursday evening.
Jazz at Cafe Paradiso with Tim Bedner & Elise Letourneau every Thursday from 7 to 10 pm featuring jazz vocals, flute, piano and 7 string guitar.
The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, with weekly guest hosts and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians. This week as part of women performers month, guest host Chris McCann.
JazzWorks Monthly Jam Session is at The New Bayou.
f.. Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 Nov, weekly jazz with Alain Poudrier, Stephen szawlowski & guest are at The Dragon's Lair Riverview Restaurant, Kemptville.
g.. Saturday, 22 Nov, afternoon catch the Blues Jam featuring Guy del Villano, piano and guests - 2 to 6 pm at The Royal Oak, 318 Bank Street at MacLaren.
There's also more detail on the individual venue web sites for those not posted to the calendar. Click those web links for info.
For more on these and the many other good events to catch this week by our great local acts, check what else is listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. The events may either be listed there or on the venue calendar links you can access from the calendar.
There may be other events not listed on the calendar that might have been highlighted if listed. Only those listed have a chance of being highlighted in this occasional note to subscribers.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Other music news can be found an the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member check out what else is going on. So far, the group has over 255 members from Ottawa and elsewhere. If you're not a Facebook member, the above link gives you the opportunity to join.
Local Arts News - Becky Abbott in Big Money Shot Final
Below is a report and request from Todd Littlefield of Diesel Entertainment on Becky's shot at the prize this past Friday at Capital Music Hall.
"I want to thank everyone who came out to support Becky Abbott last night for her performance in the Round 3 Finals of the Big Money Shot at Capital Music Hall last night!
Harpoon ended up winning last night by the very slightest of margins over Becky.
That said, the judges agree that Becky Abbott absolutely deserves to be performing in the Grand Final and you the fans can make that happen!!
Fans can text BECKY ABBOTT to 885885 as many times as you like. Voting starts today (November 15th) and goes until Sunday, November 23rd.
The top 5 bands, as decided by the texts, will compete in the Grand Final Wildcard concert on Nov 28th. The top two bands that night, as decided by the judges, will be entered in the Grand Final on December 12.
We appreciate support and in spreading the word to as many people as possible. We look forward to having Becky put on a killer performance for you in the Wildcard Final!
Thanks Again,
Todd"
Over 15 Years 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
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