Canada's Government Out of touch with Canadians!
by Bluesandjazzguy
Out of touch with Canadians
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Dear Jim,
When Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently said that “the CBC lies all the time” he demonstrated just how out of touch he and the Harper government are with Canadians.
The reality is that the vast majority of us treasure the CBC’s role as a bastion of Canadian culture, identity and reliable information. The vast majority of us want the CBC protected and strengthened!
That’s why we must visibly and vigorously demonstrate that Jason Kenney does not speak for us.
That’s why we must get as many Canadians as possible to stand up and be counted in support of our national public broadcaster.
The easiest and the most effective way you can help right now is to share the I LOVE CBC petition with your friends on Facebook and encourage them to sign. It will take only a few seconds of you time.
If you aren’t on Facebook, you can easily send your friends an email here.
Jason Kenney made his comment in French, speaking to a Canadian Press reporter on February 16th. You can see the original story as published in La Presse here. We have translated the story into English here.
As you may know, Kenney is a long-time and close associate of Prime Minister Harper. He is one of the very few Ministers who has authority to act and speak independently.
More disturbing than Kenney’s actual words is what they represent – a sinister ideological antipathy towards public broadcasting.
FRIENDS believes that this hostile attitude constitutes a huge threat to the future of the CBC.
Kenney's outrageous statement underlines just how much work we must do together.
Please take a few seconds right now to post the I LOVE CBC petition on your Facebook.
If we all take this simple action, we can mobilize Canadians to send Stephen Harper a message he can’t ignore.
Sincerely,
Ian Morrison
Spokesperson
FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting
P.S. After you share the I LOVE CBC petition, I encourage you to also Like our Facebook page where you will find all the latest news and action opportunities for our campaigns on public broadcasting and cultural sovereignty.
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She's the One . . . and she'll launch her career at the Ottawa Bluesfest!
by Bluesandjazzguy
Forwarded for info and passing on to anyone you know may be interested.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Bluesfest Link:
http://2011.ottawabluesfest.ca/shestheone2
For immediate release
Ottawa, February 11, 2011 - Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest organizers today announced a call for submissions for their She's the One Emerging Female Artist Competition. The contest will be sponsored by Ottawa's EZ Rock 99.7.
The competition is a cross-Canada talent search for the best in emerging Canadian female music talent. With the help of EZ Rock 99.7, Bluesfest is looking for promising female Canadian singers/songwriters or bands with female lead-members of any age.
"We already know that there's an incredible amount of undiscovered female musical talent in Canada," says Bluesfest's executive and artistic director, Mark Monahan. "The She's the One competition will not only prove it, it will go a long way to providing an impetus for the careers of some very deserving musicians."
The competition will include two categories: One is 'Solo', which means a female lead singer who also plays an instrument, and the second is 'Band'; two or more people in an act or group, with a female lead singer (or lead performer, if it's an instrumental band).
Ottawa Bluesfest organizers will gather submissions, with three finalists selected from each category. These six finalists will have a 20-minute slot to perform at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest for a professional jury, on Saturday July 16, 2011. One winner will be chosen from each category. Judging will be based upon various criteria, including performance, stage presence/showmanship, originality, musicality, audience reaction, and the ever-important 'It' factor.
Up for grabs are cash prizes: Band Category winner will receive $5,000; Solo Category winner will receive $2,000. There's also the bragging rights and exposure that go along with performing at one of North America's pre-eminent music festivals.
"We're hoping that participation in this contest will create more awareness of female artists in Canada," says Monahan.
Criteria for the competition and applications can be found bt clicking here. Deadline for submissions is midnight, March 28, 2011.
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Contact: Andre (AJ) Sauve
Director of Communications and Media Relations
Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest (613) 247-1188 ext. 229
ajsauve(a)ottawabluesfest.ca
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BLUES NEWS - IBC Memphis & OBS Radio Interview
by Bluesandjazzguy
Passed on to Ottawa Musicians for appreciation ...
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hello Ottawa Blues Supporters!
UPDATES - IBC
If you haven't already heard, this year's International Blues Challenge (Memphis TN) was a great success. Canada's, Harrison Kennedy from Canal Bank Shuffle placed 2nd in the Solo/duo competition! Canadians have certainly been leaving their mark at the IBC these past few years!
Our OBS band, Al Wood & the Woodsmen, made the Semi-Final round; our OBS Solo/Duo, Brandon Agnew & Benny Gutman overcame some technical difficulties the first night and played two solid sets to an appreciative crowd. Both OBS representatives did us proud!
Photos of the event are available on Facebook & can be accessed by non-FB users here:
The FedEx International Showcase http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57785&id=1678910847&l=fe93a9d3ff
The Peabody Ducks http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57788&id=1678910847&l=f931d50ed7
Al Wood & the Woodsmen http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57800&id=1678910847&l=53a097d99b
Brandon Agnew & Benny Gutman http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57806&id=1678910847&l=12d2551518
Canucks @ the IBC http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57801&id=1678910847&l=1a7668d82d
The dapper Al Wood http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=58021&id=1678910847&l=f47e113fa4
Al Wood & the Woodsmen semi-final http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=58016&id=1678910847&l=967e80992c
The Two Elvii http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=58022&id=1678910847&l=bb9cfb8ab0
IBC Solo/Duo Winners & 2nd place http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=58064&id=1678910847&l=fdf360f4ce
Paul Jones won a Keeping The Blues Alive Award (KBA) presented during the IBC's, KBA Award Brunch. Paul (and the BBC) recorded some of that event for a one- hour BBC program which includes interviews and performances by Canadian Harrison Kennedy (from the Solo/Duo Finals) as well as Band Category winner, Lionel Young Band. It's available on the BBC website (though only until February 20).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00yj1gn/Paul_Jones_14_02_2011/
If this link doesn't work: go to the BBC website, type Paul Jones in the search box and you'll find it.
Speaking of interviews...
OTTAWA BLUES RADIO
Our OBS President, Liz Sykes will be interviewed on James Doran's weekly show, "Inside the Blues" on Sunday, February 27 on 101.9 DAWG FM. James' show airs 6 - 8 p.m. and hour two will include this interview.
Reminder: Immediately following James Doran's show, stay tuned for the weekly, OBS "DAWG'ON BLUES" beginning at 8 p.m. on 101.9 DAWG FM. Comments, feedback & suggests for the Show are always appreciated - thanks! You can listen online too: http://dawgfm.com/
OBS BOARD
Our AGM was conducted January 21, 2011 and we're pleased to welcome two new volunteers to the OBS Board: Dave Brennan, Director and Cleo Evans, Secretary. Special thanks to outgoing Director Ken Fraser for his past work and valuable contributions. Please visit the Volunteer Link from our website for a list of all current, volunteer vacancies.
As always, thanks so much for your support and...
Keep on Bluzin'!
- Debra
on behalf of the OBS Executive
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Ottawa Blues Society
www.ottawabluessociety.com
P.O. Box 8124, Station ‘T’
Ottawa ON K1G 3H6
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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OttawaMusicians mailing list:
http://lists.ncf.ca/mailman/listinfo/ottawamusicians
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Upcoming Workshops - West African Drumming and Dancing
by Bluesandjazzguy
Passing this on for anyone interested ...
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here:
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For Immediate Release;
Baobab Tree presents three amazing workshops in West African Drumming and Dancing for the whole family!
Saturday February 26th
10 - 11 am Family workshop with Dominic Donkor $5 per person
12 noon - 2 pm Adult Drumming Workshop with Dominic Donkor $35 per person
2 - 4 pm Adult Dance Workshop with Prosper Adjetey $35 per person, $55 per person if you take both adult workshops.
Call 613-725-6994 or info(a)baobabtree.org
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Hayley de Bie
Manager
In the office from 8:30am to 2:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Studio & Office
415C Piccadilly Avenue
Ottawa, ON Canada K1Y 0H3
(at the back end of St. Georges Church)
www.baobabtree.org
(613)725-6994
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