[Ottawamusicians] Next Week's Live Blues, Jazz & Other Possibilities

21 Feb 2009 Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed next week of note on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar: a.. Sunday, 22 Feb - The next big band 'tea dance' in the 2008/2009 season will be held this Sunday from 1 to 4 pm in the Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario. You can combine a scenic afternoon drive to Almonte with dancing to one of the area's best big swing bands in an authentic period setting. b.. Monday, 23 Feb, - Enjoy three sets Mondays 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. - Check out Stacie's Showcase - Every Monday Stacie selects new, original, emerging or established talent of different musical genres from around the world for one full evening of entertainment. Click the web site schedule for more: www.therainbow.ca c.. Wednesday, 25 Feb - The last of the Wednesday Night Jazz with Tim Bedner Guitar, Mark Alcorn Baritone Guitar and Marilee Townsend Drums with special guest Zakari Frantz on Alto Sax. takes place at Cafe Nostalgica. www.alcornbednertownsend.com d.. Thursday, 26 Feb, - There's a special Jazz Night with Carol Welsman, DK Ibomeka and Emilie-Claire Barlow at Centrepointe Theatre. This special jazz triple-bill opens with Juno- nominated jazz vocalist, composer and producer Emilie-Claire Barlow whose energetic, confident performances, natural demeanor and wit endear her to audiences everywhere. For more, check the calendar. - The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is 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 - Victor Nesrallah www.freeflyingmusic.com e.. Saturday, 28 Feb, there's an Invitational Jazz Jam Session at Rainbow Bistro bringing in the best jazz players in Ottawa, featuring great rhythm sections, and the top horn players around town. f.. There's more on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar. For events that aren't listed on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar you can use the venue links of the generic venue listings on the calendar to find out what's on other days of the week. Click those web links for more info. More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog, Ottawa Blues This Week. For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's Ottawa Jazz Happenings. Other music news can be found an the now 277 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. 16th year 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 Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here: http://lists.ncf.ca/mailman/listinfo/ottawabluesandjazz Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here: http://lists.ncf.ca/mailman/listinfo/ottawamusicians