OBS WINNERS! Joe Bonamassa Concert! CONGRATULATIONS OBS Members: Vickie, Frederick & Tom!
by Bluesandjazzguy
OBS was advised by Alexis Terrosa, J & R Adventures (Promotions) that three names were drawn as lucky OBS winners to the Friday, April 1st, Ottawa Civic Centre, Joe Bonamassa concert!
Prize #1 - Vickie Paradis - 2 tickets to the concert plus an invitation to the Meet & Greet
Prize #2 - Frederick Carriere - 2 tickets to the concert
Prize #3 - Tom Morris - 2 tickets to the concert
Thanks to all members for participating in this exclusive contest.
Tickets are still available for what will certainly be a memorable show!
http://jbonamassa.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/Joe-Bonamassa-tickets/artist/838397
Your OBS Board will be exploring future opportunities for providing exclusive OBS prizes to other upcoming Ottawa blues events - another example of the many benefits available to OBS members in recognition of your ongoing support to The Blues.
Special thanks to the J & R Adventures Team for their generous support! Once again, congratulations Vickie, Frederick & Tom - enjoy the show!
Regards,
Debra Thornington, Director,
on behalf of the OBS Board
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Ottawa Blues Society
www.ottawabluessociety.com
P.O. Box 8124, Station ‘T’
Ottawa ON K1G 3H6
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Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Solo/Duo Competition 2011
by LIZBLUES (Liz Sykes)
You are receiving this email via the Ottawa Musicians List. The OBS
Road to Memphis Solo/Duo 2011 'call for entries' is being sent to all
Ottawa area musicians, using all mailing lists available. Apologies if
you receive this information more than once, but we want to make sure no
one is missed.
Please note that the OBS Road to Memphis Band and Solo/Duo competitions
will be held separately and the 'call for entries' below relates to the
*Solo/Duo Blues Challenge only*.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Liz
Liz Sykes
President/Editor
Ottawa Blues Society
http://www.ottawabluessociety.com
*OBS Road to Memphis *
*Solo/Duo 2011*
This year, the Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis local blues
competition will split into two separate events ... the Solo/Duo
competition will be held in early May 2011 and the Band competition will
take place in September 2011. The winners in each category will travel
to Memphis TN to compete as OBS representatives in the International
Blues Challenge to be held January 31-February 4, 2012.
The Solo/Duo qualifying rounds will take place Tuesday and Wednesday,
May 3 & 4, 2011 at the Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street, and the finals
are scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Irene's Pub, 885 Bank Street.
Deadline for entries is *Friday, April 15, 2011 at 6 pm (Ottawa time)*.
For the purposes of the IBC, a 'solo/duo' is any act with one or two
musicians; vocalists are counted as musicians for the purpose of this
competition. Both electric and acoustic instruments are allowed.At this
local competition, entrants will be judged by the same criteria used for
the International competition.Each band or solo/duo entry will have
20-25 minutes to perform and will be given points based on Blues
Content, Vocals, Talent, Originality and Stage Presence.For full details
on scoring criteria and official rules, see the Blues Foundation
websitehttp://www.blues.org/ibc/scoring.php
Eligibility Requirements:
Band members must be 2011 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area
(approximately 100 km radius of Ottawa).
Entrants must be available for both qualifying rounds and the final
round and must be able to travel to the IBC in Memphis, January
31-February 4, 2012.
Entrants will play one set; set length will be 20-25 minutes (to be
confirmed).
All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/
Blues, Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.
Entries should be made by sending a message to all Board members using
the contact form on the OBS website at
http://www.ottawabluessociety.com/contact.php.You may also send an email
directly to boardmembers(a)ottawabluessociety.com
<mailto:boardmembers@ottawabluessociety.com>.
In your email, please include the following information:
¯name(s) and contact info (email, phone) for solo or duo member(s)
¯brief biography
¯summary of the entrant's experience and performance history
¯audio sample of music (link to myspace, band website, MP3 or CD)
Every effort will be made to accommodate all applications that are
received on time and meet the established criteria. However, should it
be required for any reason deemed appropriate, the Ottawa Blues Society
reserves the right to limit the number of entrants in the competition.
Should it be necessary to exercise this right, a pre-screening of the
applications received will be conducted based on the sample music
provided. The results of the pre-screening process are final.
You will be contacted for further information following the submission
deadline.Please address any questions toliz(a)ottawabluessociety.com
<mailto:liz@ottawabluessociety.com>
14 years, 1 month
April 3
by michael martin
After too long of an absence,Michel Martin will be singing with Glebop as the group holds forth at the Arrow and Loon,99 Fifth Avenue at Bank St.,at its regular gig the first Sunday of the month,April 3,from 6 pm to 8 pm.Hope to see you there...Here's some info about Michel...
Michel Martin
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Important Music Press Release For Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide
by Bluesandjazzguy
Hi ,
We just wanted to pass on this important press release to you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide, regarding the success of songwriters in the world renowned International Songwriting Competition (ISC). We truly appreciate your support in helping spread the recognition of these talented songwriters!
Your Sincerely
Candace Avery
Founder/Director
ISC
NTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) ANNOUNCES 2010 FINALISTS AND SEMI-FINALISTS
JUDGES PETER GABRIEL, TOM WAITS, RIHANNA, KINGS OF LEON, TRAIN, BEN HARPER,
McCOY TYNER, WYNONNA, KEANE, AND MORE TO SELECT WINNERS
March 11, 2011....ISC is proud to announce the 2010 finalists and semi-finalists. This year, ISC received well over 15,000 entries from 115 countries throughout the world, representing all genres of contemporary music. The ISC listening committee narrowed these entries down to 323 finalists in 22 categories. These finalists hail from 33 countries from all corners of the world, from Uruguay to Armenia, from Moldova to Hungary, from Zaire to the Ukraine, and everywhere in between. Reflecting the international scope of the competition, over 58% of all finalists and semi-finalists come from outside the USA. Winners will be selected from the group of finalists by ISC judges Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Rihanna, Ben Harper, Kings of Leon, Jeff Beck, McCoy Tyner, and many more.
Winners will be announced in late April, 2011. Prizes include over $150,000 in cash, merchandise, and services - including a Grand Prize of $25,000 cash and $20,000 in additional prizes.
Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners to see the complete list.
The ISC finalists' songs are currently posted on the ISC website as part of the 2010 People's Voice - an online voting contest that allows the public to listen to and vote for their favorite ISC finalist. The winner of the People's Voice is selected solely by public vote and is in addition to, and completely separate from, the regular winners who will be selected by the prestigious ISC judging panel. To listen to the finalists' songs and to cast your vote (you be the judge!), visit: http://www.sonicbids.com/voting/Default.aspx?p=372
ISC 2010 was the most competitive of any year in terms of quality of entries. ISC received so many wonderful songs that reflected creativity, diversity, and excellent songwriting craftsmanship, and as a result, it was the most difficult year to select the finalists. "Selecting both the finalists and the semi-finalists was a challenging and daunting task," says Founder and Director Candace Avery. "The competition was so extreme this year, making the status of being selected a finalist or semi-finalist an honor that is elevated and even more prestigious than in past years." Accordingly, there is a record number of finalists and semi-finalists. Congratulations to all these deserving songwriters!
Kasey Chambers, an award-winning, internationally renowned Australian Country/Americana artist, leads the pack this year with seven songs being selected finalists in various categories. This is the first time any artist has ever received so many finalist nods in ISC, and this achievement recognizes the excellence of her songwriting ability. Kasey's glittering career has culminated in multiple ARIA, APRA, and CMAA awards as well as multiple top-selling albums, establishing her as one of the most respected and successful Aussie artists. Click here for more information.
The Parlotones (with six entries achieving finalist status), are one of South Africa's most popular and successful groups. Known for their electrifying live performances, they also hold the distinction of having the biggest selling rock album of the last decade in South Africa, having achieved double Platinum status and garnering seven radio singles off this one album alone. They are currently on tour in the USA. Click here for more info and their tour schedule.
The complete list of ISC judges includes:
Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds; Train; Robbie Williams; Joe Nichols; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiësto; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; Wynonna; John Digweed; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Chayanne; and Dan Zanes
Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music For Little People); and Tommy Morris (Talent Coordinator, The Comedy Store)
ISC sponsors include: Martin Guitar, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Shure, Westone, Thayers, Onlinegigs, ASCAP, SongU.com, Grooveshark, TuneCore, Aspen Brownie Works, The Music Business Registry, Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, Tanager, George Stein, Esq., Celebrity Access, Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, and Alphabet Arm Design
ISC is now accepting entries for 2011. For more information and an entry form, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com.
For more information, contact Candace Avery, Founder/Director at 615.251.4441.
International Songwriting Competition
1307 Eastland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
ph: 615.251.4441
fx: 615.251.4442
www.songwritingcompetition.com
14 years, 1 month
Fundraiser for the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre & Kidney Cancer Canada
by Bluesandjazzguy
Passing on this request from Roxanne Pilon for info of artists who may either know
J.P. Bélisle and his love of the blues or may be interested in this event.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi Jim, it's been a while seen we've run into each other.
I don't know if you remember JP, but he has been battling cancer for a while. He was a regular at many blues clubs and events and even got up to sing the blues with local bands sometimes. His wife Bonnie is organizing a fundraiser and I am helping her get the word around. There will be local bands involved and prizes. Would it be possible to add the message below to your website and or your weekly Ottawabluesandjazz notice. I've also attached below some posters and more info for your interest. It would be much appreciated and maybe we will see you there!
Fundraiser for the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre & Kidney Cancer Canada
Koyman Art Gallery, 1171 St. Laurent
Saturday, April 16, 7-11 pm; tickets $10 at the door
A fundraiser is being hosted in honour of JP (Jean-Pierre) Bélisle on Saturday, April 16th 2011 from 7-11 pm at Koyman Art Gallery, at 1171 St. Laurent Blvd. This will be a heart-warming event to raise funds to be equally divided between The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre and Kidney Cancer Canada. JP has recently been treated with the Cyber Knife machine acquired by the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre in 2010 (a minimally non-invasive treatment for brain tumours). Drs. Shawn Malone and Christina Canil will be in attendance to speak on the Cyber Knife and Kidney Cancer. We promise to have a wonderful night with live music including Blues, Rock, Pop and Country, a light lunch, silent auction and a 50/50 draw.
If you wish to donate an item, a service or a monetary donation or if you have any questions please call Bonnie at 613-321-1548 (bmacdonald561(a)gmail.com) or Roxanne at 613-834-1561.
More info on the situation....
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at 613-834-1561. Thanks.
Roxanne
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