5 September 2010

On this Labour Day holiday weekend, I'm only highlighting one new regular
event that begins today.
 
Tonight is the start of (IMOO) Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais -
inaugural concert at the Umi Café - 7 to 9 pm.

IMOO is a new concert series in Ottawa, featuring improvising musicians from
the Ottawa area and beyond.  We will be holding concerts at the Umi Café
every second Sunday at 7:00pm with different lineups of musicians. 

Inaugural concert features: Mike Essoudry - drums, percussion,
electronics, Ryan Purchase - trombone, Craig Pedersen - trumpet, electronics,
Linsey Wellman - saxophone, bass clarinet for more info, visit
www.improvisedmoo.com  Location: 610 Somerset st. W.
 
 
Ottawa and area is 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 at the sources below in greater
detail.

For live bluesy opportunities, check out Liz Sykes' blog,

Ottawa Blues This Week.

For more jazz opportunities, check out 

Ottawa Jazzworks Ottawa Jazz Happenings and OttawaJazzScene.ca   

All are usually updated early to mid-week.

Other music news can be found an the now 303 member 
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.