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OBS is interested in keeping up with what is happening on the Blues scene and scans regularly for blues stories local, national and international. We are particularly interested in what goes on in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.
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The Women’s Blues Revue 
Year after year, the Women’s Blues Revue promises the bluest of blues and the hottest of nights. From its roots in the small clubs of Toronto to the big stage at Massey Hall, this show has consistently delivered the most eclectic and excellent mix of the best female vocalists, musicians and special guests.
It's the silver anniversary of one of the most beloved shows in the blues. For the 25th year in a row, the Toronto Blues Society puts on an unrivalled and unbridled show of estrogen-fuelled music of the highest order.
This year's stellar lineup features Shakura S'Aida, Suzie Vinnick, Kat Danser, Ada Lee, Emma-Lee and Treasa Levasseur, all backed by the Women's Blues Revue Band and hosted by CBC Radio's Shelagh Rogers.
http://torontobluessociety.com/2011/05/25th-womens-blues-revue/
Tickets available: http://www.masseyhall.com
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The Maple Blues Awards
The Maple Blues Awards is Canada’s national blues awards program. Its goal is to promote blues music across Canada, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the field. The 15th Annual Maple Blues Awards takes place on Monday January 16, 2012 at beautiful Koerner Hall.
This very special evening is Canada’s national annual celebration of homegrown blues talent. The gala event celebrates Canadian blues featuring the finest musicians and special guests from across Canada, all backed by the great music by the Maple Blues Band, comprised entirely of Maple Blues Awards winners and nominees. The hosts for the 15th annual Toronto Blues Society Maple Blues Awards are Treasa Levasseur and Shakura S’Aida!
The awards program is proudly organized by the Toronto Blues Society. The nominees are selected by a distinguished panel of some 50+ blues experts.
Co-Chaired by John Valenteyn, long-time member of the TBS, and Brent Staeben of the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton, the panel includes radio hosts, journalists, and festival organizers regionally distributed across Canada. Members of the Nominating Panel are not eligible for any of the awards.
Nominees will be announced in late November/early December.
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MUSIC FROM THE BIG HOUSE
4 Bands, 1 Woman and 2 Hours of the Blues:
From acclaimed director Bruce McDonald, teaming with an Emmy- and Oscar-nominated documentary producer, comes a rare and exclusive musical journey. Rita Chiarelli, an award-winning recording artist, has decided to take a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the blues - Louisiana State Maximum Penitentiary AKA Angola Prison.
She never imagined that her love of the blues would lead her to play with inmates serving life sentences for murder, rape and armed robbery. In what was once the bloodiest prison in America, inmates' relatives were invited to listen alongside other prisoners, to hear remarkable voices singing stories of hope and redemption. http://www.musicfromthebighouse.com
UNDERGROUND NETWORK
Blues Underground Network is a blog that is dedicated to "Promoting, Preserving, and Advancing the Culture and Tradition of Blues Music as an Art Form". The author is a B.C. native who features news, reviews and many interesting and relevant blues related links on his blog. http://bluesunderground.blogspot.com/
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