DAWG FM Interview - JP Bélisle & Benefit Saturday 16 April
by Bluesandjazzguy
Hi,
Just passing on to Ottawa Musicians, a reminder of this Saturday's benefit arranged by
Bonnie MacDonald in honour of her partner and long time blues lover, Jp Bélisle who is known
by many Ottawa musicians. This benefit is for for the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre & Kidney
Cancer Canada as thanks for the life-saving procedure he's benefited from by Cancer Centre
people in Ottawa.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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Subject: DAWG FM Interview - JP
One last reminder ... and see email below re DAWG FM interview for JP. Thanks and maybe we'll see some of you on Saturday.
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.
From: Bonnie MacDonald <bmacdonald561(a)gmail.com>
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Date: 12/04/2011 09:19 PM
Subject: DAWG FM Interview
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My good friend Kyla Denault has agreed to do an interview on DAWG FM, Ottawa's very very popular Blues radio channel, 101.9 this Thursday morning at 8:45 so for those of you living in Ottawa try and tune in.....it's all about the fundraiser.....things are moving along really really well for the fundraiser....we are so thrilled. Jp has fought some extremely difficult battles these past few weeks, but he came out the winner and is going to attempt to go back to work tomorrow until his next round of chemo begins. Thanks so much to all of you for your love and support....
Bonnie and JP
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Bonnie MacDonald-Belisle
Case Manager/RSSW
729 Stiles Crescent
Ottawa, Ontario
K1J6Y9
613-321-1548
If you receive this email in error please return to bmacdonald561(a)gmail.com
13 years
Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Solo/Duo 2011 - deadline Friday, April 15
by LIZBLUES (Liz Sykes)
A reminder that the deadline for the OBS Road to Memphis Solo/Duo local
blues challenge is this Friday at 6 pm (Ottawa time).
Please note that because we've split the competition into two events,
you may enter both the Solo/Duo and the Band competitions.
Apologies if you get this reminder more than once ... we're trying to
make sure no one is missed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email.
Liz
*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>
13 years
REMINDER - OBS Road to Memphis Solo/Duo 2011 - deadline April 15, 2011 @ 6 pm
by LIZBLUES (Liz Sykes)
** A reminder to get your entries in ... the deadline is less than two
weeks away!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email.
Liz
*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>
13 years, 1 month
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
13 years, 1 month
