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BLUEBIRD NORTH: Where Writers Sing and Tell – Friday, March 1st
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents
BLUEBIRD NORTH
Where Writers Sing and Tell
Live in the nation’s capital!
Friday, March 1st 2013
Westboro Masonic Hall
430 Churchill Avenue N
7:00 pmTickets available at Ottawa Folklore Centre and at the door
($15 advance and/or SAC members, $20 at the door)
Featuring
Roxanne Potvin
James Keelaghan
John Carroll
Lyndell Montgomery
Bluebird North is an intimate, interactive musical showcase that brings together some of Canada’s most inspiring songwriters to share their songs and stories. On March 1st,Bluebird North is presenting a diverse group of Canadian songwriting and spoken word talent in the nation’s capital. Ottawa is proud to present an amazing group of artists including: Juno award nominated Roxanne Potvin, masterful story teller and Juno award winner James Keelaghan, Ottawa-based folk/roots artist John Carroll, and multi-instrumentalist Lyndell Montgomery. Be sure not to miss the Ottawa performance in this intimate setting.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
For fans of Roxanne Potvin, the Juno award nominated Montreal based singer-songwriter, two years might seem like an unbearably long time between albums, but just one spin through the songs on “Play” will be more than enough to convince them that it’s been worth the wait.
Back in 2009, after wailing around the blues for her past three albums – a journey that saw her work with luminaries such as Colin Linden, John Hiatt and Bruce Cockburn and tour with Sue Foley and Deborah Coleman – Roxanne decided it was time to pull back and reassess what she’d been doing. She explains, “I’d left Toronto, moved back to Montreal to be closer to my family and began to accept the fact that I had no clue what I was going to do.” At first, she felt boxed in by her own expectations, but once she managed to shake free of them and started to enjoy playing music for the simple joy of it again, magical things began to happen. “When I started out, I was heavily influenced by blues, soul and R and B and that was reflected on my first two albums. The third album started showing shifts in direction as I explored further. I love listening to that kind of music, but if I was still only writing blues based songs, I wouldn’t be honest with myself because that’s not exclusively where I’m at anymore. Writing for this album gave me confidence to do something different.” http://roxannepotvin.com
Called Canada’s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. As the calendar pages have turned, for almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, curiosity intent and intensity. His masterful story telling has, over the course of nine recordings, been part of the bedrock of his success, earning Keelaghan nominations and awards – including a Juno (Canada’s Grammy) - and acclaim from Australia to Scandinavia. Possessed of an insatiable appetite for finding the next unique story line, Keelaghan forges his pieces with brilliant craftsmanship and monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices on both the Canadian and international singer-songwriter scenes. His journey has attracted fans of literate and layered songwriting to join him on his artistic expeditions, some of which weave their way through marvelously etched historical stories with underlying universal themes, others of which mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations. http://www.keelaghan.com/
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John Carroll is an Ottawa-based singer, songwriter, performer and recording artist who has explored music as his mode of expression for over 25 years. John and his band, The Epic Proportions, released their new album, ‘EVERYBODY SMOKES IN HELL,’ this year in January to a sold out show at The Black Sheep Inn. This album has received attention from campus radios across the country, charting in the Top TEN on EarShot’s Folk/Roots charts. Canada’s Folk, Roots and World Music magazine PENGUIN EGGS stated:
“If Hades had a telephone line to Earth, a call from down there would sound like John Carroll’s voice on Everybody Smokes In Hell.”
John’s first two full length solo albums, “The True Confessions of an Infamous Liar,” (2003) and “Lost Radio” (2008) were well received and sold to audiences all over Canada, the U.S and parts of Europe. John’s albums fit “comfortably into a variety of genres and time-periods, all the while synthesizing the eclectic elements” of “his music into a coherent, contemporary and colorful sound” (indieAndie.ca).Whether its performing for national broadcast on Canada Live with his band (CBC Radio One & Two, 2008), playing solo for the packed house of his weekly at The Chateau Lafayette, or traveling to the many music houses across Canada, John’s music treats his audiences to the vibrational equivalent of coming home. http://www.johncarrollmusic.com
Lyndell Montgomery, aka: Captain Dirt is a multi-instrumentalist touring machine. She has toured, composed, arranged, recorded, booked, publicized and tour managed with countless artists around the globe. Her musical experiences have taken her from India to Australia, Europe, USA, Canada, and beyond.
Lyndell is currently the producer of Beau’s Oktoberfest, an annual three day music/culture/beer festival located in Vankleek Hill, Ontario. She is also co-author of the widely acclaimed book Boys Like Her; Transfictions. Aside from composition, live performance, management and production gigs, Lyndell works with Ottawa Blues Festival as a music educator for the Blues In The Schools program and is a music teacher with the Alberta’s based Rocker Girl Camp.
Friday, March 1st 2013
Westboro Masonic Hall
430 Churchill Avenue N, 7:00 pm
Tickets available at Ottawa Folklore Centre and at the door
($15 advance and/or SAC members, $20 at the door)
Bluebird North: Where Writers Sing and Tell is produced by Amanda Rheaume for the Songwriters Association of Canada.
For more information on the S.A.C.’s mandate, activities and membership programs please visit www.songwriters.ca
Bluebird North is endorsed by the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
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Kyrie Kristmanson LIVE @ Acoustic Waves
Kyrie Kristmanson is a fresh voice on Canada's music scene. Her unique style evokes the various Canadian maritime, prairie and urban landscapes she has grown up in. At twenty-one, she has already captivated audiences in various parts of the country and abroad with her elemental and vocal-driven fusion of folk, jazz and alternative rock influences. She writes powerful, exciting and thoughtful songs in English and French.
Kyrie makes her long-awaited return to Ottawa as a part of the 2011/2012 Acoustic Waves series for an intimate night of music in the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre's studio theatre.
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY SMASH HIT @NAC!
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY SMASH HIT
IS COMING TO OTTAWA & OPENING TUESDAY MARCH 13th AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE!
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Ottawa. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the National Arts Centre on Tuesday March 13th. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award-nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album on January 31, 2010. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”
The new Broadway production began previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway Monday, February 23, 2009, opened to critical acclaim breaking box office records at the Palace Theatre on Thursday, March 19, 2009, and recouped its $14 million investment after running only 30 weeks. The Broadway production played its final performance January 2, 2011. The musical played 27 previews and 748 regular performances, making it the longest-running production of the groundbreaking musical in Broadway history. The original production, which had held the record, played 732 performances on Broadway.
WEST SIDE STORY features scenic designs by James Youmans (Gypsy), costumes by Tony Award nominee David C. Woolard (The Farnsworth Invention, The Who’s Tommy), lighting by Tony Award winner Howell Binkley (Gypsy, Jersey Boys), sound design by Tony Award nominee Dan Moses Schreier (Gypsy, A Catered Affair) and hair by Mark Adam Rampmeyer (The Farnsworth Invention).
WEST SIDE STORY is written by three theatrical luminaries: two-time Tony Award winner Arthur Laurents (book) and multiple Tony and Grammy Award winners Leonard Bernstein (music) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) in his Broadway debut.
WEST SIDE STORY is produced by Kevin McCollum, James L. Nederlander, Jeffrey Seller with Terry Allen Kramer, Sander Jacobs, Roy Furman / Jill Furman Willis, Robyn Goodman / Walt Grossman, Hal Luftig, Roy Miller and Broadway Across America.
Performances times of WEST SIDE STORY at The National Arts Centre are as follows: Tuesday March 13th through Friday March 16th at 8pm, Saturday March 17th and 2 & 8 pm and Sunday March 18th at 2 & 7:30 pm.
Ticket prices for WEST SIDE STORY range depending on performance date and time, seat location and date of purchase. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday January 30th at 10 am at The National Arts Centre Box Office, via phone at 1.888.991.2787 or on line at www.ticketmaster.ca.
American Express® Cardmembers have access to some of the best seats in the house for all WEST SIDE STORY performances. Advance tickets are available through Front Of The Line® by American Express January 18-24, 2012.
WEST SIDE STORY is a part of Broadway Across Canada’s 11-12 subscription season.
About Broadway Across Canada:
Broadway Across Canada: Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across Canada, in association with Broadway Across America, presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Current and upcoming productions include the Broadway premiere of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, Tony Award-winners BOEING BOEING and SPAMALOT, 13 A NEW MUSICAL, WEST SIDE STORY opening on Broadway in 2009, and DORA THE EXPLORER on tour. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca.
Get Ready Ottawa: Hanson’s Shout it Out Canada Tour
Brothers: Zac, Taylor, and Isaac Hanson
The Hanson brothers have been to Canada before, but not extensively and will be gracing Ottawa with a live show on February 8th*. In preparation for their tour through Canada, Zac, 1/3 of the band Hanson sat down for a quick phone interview with yours truly to touch base on the upcoming tour and more.
So this tour is going to be a launch of sorts, for the “Shout It Out” Album?
Zac: Yea, we’ve been to Canada before but not with as many stops. We’re excited to be coming to Ottawa, meeting new fans is a challenge we always enjoy and we hope to entertain.
You guys have a lot of songs, which song are you most looking forward to playing on this tour?
Zac: That’s a hard question actually! New music is always fun for me to play, but I also like older songs with a bit of history. This is really hard! I’m excited to play “Thinkin’ ‘Bout Somethin’ ” among others. Fan reaction also plays a huge part for sure. We are lucky to have fans that are really engaged at our shows and make the performance energetic.
At many of your concerts you do The Walk before the event, to raise awareness for the HIV/AIDS Pandemic and poverty in Africa. Since it’s winter will there be an indoor walk?
Zac: (laughs) Yea, not on this tour! It is really cold, and the walk is a barefoot walk and it would probably be bad to send people to the hospital with their toes falling off from a Hanson walk. I know I need my toes! But also, the walk is about giving people a way to act, to make an impact. In fact, people could host their own walks, it isn’t something limited to just us. We want people to know that these walks stand for something, and it’s action that will help facilitate change.
What do you want fans to take away from this tour?
Zac: You know, we hope to create a unique experience for them, we want it to be memorable. This isn’t going to be one of those shows where everybody stands around with their arms folded, and looks somber. We want fans to feel a connection to our songs, we want them to be engaged.
*For official tour dates and more info please visit Hanson.net
If you would like information on The Walk, please visit Take The Walk
Check back with us for the official Ottawa concert review!
**Special thanks to Zac for taking the time out, and Catrina Jaricot from Strut Entertainment for setting this up!
Bands and Beer! A Fundraiser and Drop-Off of Donations for Hunt Club Fire Victims
There will be bands. There will be beer. It will be a rockin’ time!
Carmen Mayer and her 8 year old daughter, Madi, lost their home and dog on January 3rd to a fire in the Hunt Club area.
A fundraiser was held at the Royal Oak on Hunt Club on January 14th!
** The following RAFFLE PRIZES were drawn this morning. CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to all of you! **
Video camera – 352072
50/50 draw – 464789
CD’s – 352160
Rinaldo gift card – 352162
Christmas basket – 352171
Kids bundle – 351934
NAC Bomb and Beyond Tickets – 352187
NAC Vouchers – 352117
Wild Wing gift card – 352167
Raffle prizes will be available for pick up at the Royal Oak on Hunt Club until Wednesday January 18th.
Please bring your ticket for verification. Any questions, please contact juliedodd@hotmail.com.
We were able to raise over $2500.00.
Mike Fest 2012: A Benefit For A Friend @Elmdale House Tavern
Featuring
HIPPIE CAMPFIRE
plus
JIMMY GEORGE JR.
(Members of Jimmy George)
In memory of Mike Jenkins and in support of his daughters Lucy and Violet.
All proceeds will be donated to their trust fund.
Friday, February 24th, 9:30pm
Elmdale House Tavern (1084 Wellington St. W., Ottawa)
Tickets: $10 (suggested donation at door)
Hippie Campfire: http://hippiecampfire.com/fr_home.cfm
Jimmy George: http://jimmygeorge.bandcamp.com/
WISHING YOU A HOLIDAY SEASON THAT’S MERRY AND BRIGHT!
Ottawa Tonite would like to thank the artists and art lovers in this community for all of your interest, support and contributions online in 2011.
With such a diverse and exciting array of art and artists to feature, it has been a wonderfully busy and informative year!
So many events and so little time…YOUR interest in what Ottawa artists are doing and helping to extend their reach, is what Ottawa Tonite is ALL about!
Have a wonderful holiday season, as we look forward to sharing more with you in 2012!
Best wishes,
Cheryl and the Ottawa Tonite Team
L’ARCHE OTTAWA Annual Christmas Artisan Fair: November 5th, 2011
L’Arche Ottawa is hosting its 4th Annual Local Artisan Christmas Show and Sale.
This is a juried art show and artists are selected to uphold and ensure the remarkable and unique quality that was achieved over the last three years. Come shop and enjoy live music & entertainment, a real bake sale, gift cards, art, photography, silk screening, pottery and much, much more…
This is a fundraiser with proceeds from the fair going to L’Arche community in Haiti; allowing them to continue with their work and programs as they build their presence in their local communities. Information about L’Arche Ottawa will be available at the fair and there will be a special door prize created by the members of L’Arche Ottawa.
If you have questions or would be interested in volunteer opportunities please email us at rebeccahappy@larcheottawa.org or 613-228-7136 ext: 28.
The Artisan Show and Sale will take place November 5th from 9:30 to 3 pm in collaboration with and at St. Richard’s Anglican Church, 8 Withrow Avenue, Nepean (@Merivale)
Contributing artists for the 2011 Christmas Craft Show:
Babes4Breasts (B4B) to release inaugural compilation album at benefit concert in Ottawa
Babes4Breasts organizers today announced they will be releasing the first-ever Babes4Breasts Compilation CD at the 5th annual Babes4Breasts benefit concert in Ottawa.
Thursday October 27, 2011
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts
310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa
Tickets: $15 in adv; $20 at door
The compilation CD features 17 original songs by Canadian singer/songwriters ranging from a Juno award winner to the best of up-and-coming Canadian talent. Largely made up of female artists, the compilation also features a track from Craig Cardiff to represent the men who have contracted breast cancer but also the men who stand behind their mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends and friends during their journey.
“We are thrilled to be releasing our first B4B compilation album, to continue to support the women and men who are on their breast cancer journey through funds, awareness and the positive power of music,” says Ana Miura, Babes4Breasts founder and local singer/songwriter.
The concert will be held at the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts in downtown Ottawa featuring five women in song-circle format who also appear on the compilation: Leela Gilday, Annabelle Chvostek, Amanda Rheaume, Tara Holloway and Ana Miura. Compilation CDs will be sold at the concert for $5 but will also be available starting today online digitally through iTunes and CD BABY as a special pre-release opportunity. Physical sales available at numerous Ottawa retailers including all Bridgehead Coffeehouses, Ottawa Folklore Centre, CD Warehouse, CD Baby, Compact Music, Chez Lucien Restaurant, Mint Hair Studio, Physical Therapy Institute, Morning Owl Coffee Shop and mymusic.ca.
Proceeds from the concert will be used to build upon the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Survivorship Centre’s music therapy program, while proceeds from the sale of the album will go to a variety of breast cancer related charities including the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Founded in 2003, Babes4Breasts has raised tens of thousands of dollars for breast cancer related charities on their many successful tours across Canada.
For a list of featured artists on the CD, please visit http://www.babes4breasts.com
Online sales of CD or Tickets for Concert:
For Tickets, head to www.ticketbreak.com and search for Babes4Breasts ($15 in advance)
For Compilation CD, head to cdbaby.com or iTunes ($9.99 each)
Advance Physical copy of CDs and physical tickets:Advance Tickets as well as CDs on sale as of Friday, September 23, 2011 at: Ottawa Folklore Centre, all CD Warehouse and Compact Music Locations, Chez Lucien Restaurant, Mint Hair Studio and The Physical Therapy Institute.
Advance copies of CDs will also be sold at all Bridgehead Coffeehouses, Ottawa Folklore Centre, CD Warehouse, CD Baby, Compact Music, Chez Lucien Restaurant, Mint Hair Studio, The Physical Therapy Institute, Morning Owl Coffee Shop and mymusic.ca.
TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS: The Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar on October 16th!
Come check out the largest gathering of Ottawa area middle eastern, bellydance, tribal and now including items for bollywood dancers with the best selection of new and used costumes, fabrics, music, accessories and more.
Open to all -free admission! Meet teachers, check out class schedules, get costume information, and much more! Something for everyone – young and old – men and women! Come on out and enjoy the afternoon!
The Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar hosts about 40 tables of goods and services to appeal to the shopper in us all! All booked with a variety of local and out of town vendors for your shopping pleasure! Looking for zills? Sticks? Veils? Skirts? Music? Anything you can think of, and many things you might not have thought would come in handy – tote bags and cover-ups, baladi dresses, and accessories to complete any outfit! Whew! There will be new stock from Egypt, Turkey and of course from our local artisans and designers.
And be sure to check out the many deals for used costumes as well.
Check online for more details about the vendors and their websites: http://halyma.com/bazaar/
Sunday, October 16, 2011
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: 260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall)
