tag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:/blogs/news-events?p=2News & Events2024-02-01T14:54:43-05:00Ottawa Blues Societyfalsetag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/73441892024-02-01T14:54:43-05:002024-02-01T15:21:12-05:002024 'Road To Memphis' Local Blues Challenge - Call for Entries<p>We are now accepting applications to enter the 2024 ‘Road To Memphis’ Local Blues Challenge.</p><p>Solo/Duo and Bands may enter this year.</p><p>All events will take place at Overflow Brewing Company - 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</p><p>Preliminary rounds - Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24</p><p>Final - Friday, May 03</p><p>Please send us an email if you interested.</p><p>Registration period - February 01 to March 17</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/64263/b15a3a35fa26c675c41542e565ec2a9c619c79b6/original/ibc.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/72746672023-09-17T13:08:45-04:002023-10-21T10:11:29-04:00OBS Annual Blues Bash - 3rd Edition<p>Friday November 17</p><p>Overflow Brewery - 2477 Kaladar Avenue</p><p>7 P.M.</p><p>Opener - Spencer Scharf</p><p>Headliner - Bywater Call</p><p>A free event for OBS members</p><p>Tickets - $20</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://ottawabluessociety.com/product/924904">https://ottawabluessociety.com/product/924904</a></p><p>Hope to see you there!</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://spencerscharf.com/">https://spencerscharf.com/</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bywatercall.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://bywatercall.com</a><a data-link-type="url">/</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://overflowbeer.com/">https://overflowbeer.com/</a></p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/64263/90fb787ac5bb1f6aa198dbef4bf17c1c13f54acc/original/bcw9o6a5566-1.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/64263/eb078c1ebb36ffe4c0f4557f5b75aacf77e2ad49/original/img-3491.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/64263/7edaf588548c2e2c24d9f8d587e27302a02e435b/original/straight-logo-black-no-tm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/72572252023-08-15T10:30:42-04:002023-08-15T10:30:42-04:00Ottawa Capital Blues Revue @ The Capital Fair - Saturday August 19<p>In partnership with the Capital Fair, the OBS is bringing you a full day of Blues on Saturday, August 19, starting at 2 P.M.</p><p>Check out our great line-up.</p><p>Hope to see you there!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://capitalfair.ca/portfolio-items/ottawas-capital-blues-day/">https://capitalfair.ca/portfolio-items/ottawas-capital-blues-day/</a></p><p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/71997702023-04-29T08:44:44-04:002023-04-29T08:44:44-04:00Annual General Meeting<p>Saturday April 29, 2023</p><p>1 P.M.</p><p>Overflow Brewing Company</p><p>2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/64263/9437a3a686dd6cb17d08fb94fec4d63fefd2882e/original/agmlogo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/70987292022-11-09T14:04:10-05:002022-11-09T14:07:45-05:00OBS BLUES Bash - Friday October 28/22<p>A free event for all OBS members.</p>
<p>Non-members $15 cover charge.</p>
<p>Doors @ 6 - Music @ 7</p>
<p>7-8 - Bonecat</p>
<p>815-930 - Nesrallah Artuso Project</p>
<p>945-1100 - Angelina Hunter Trio</p>
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<p>Overflow Brewery - 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/70695752022-09-27T12:06:55-04:002022-09-27T12:06:55-04:002022 Road To Memphis Local Blues Challenge - Cancelled<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/034587ac5ef6352587eb5c4be44bd6f547012286/original/fb-event-header-obs-r2m.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Due to insufficient entries, our upcoming Road To Memphis Local Blues Challenge has been cancelled.</p>
<p>We hope to bring it back in April 2023.</p>
<p>Stay tuned...</p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/70484522022-08-29T11:53:31-04:002022-09-21T20:18:10-04:002022 OBS 'Road To Memphis' Local Blues Challenge<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/034587ac5ef6352587eb5c4be44bd6f547012286/original/fb-event-header-obs-r2m.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/4ffc89b0bf81b6ab37f761719419f16c852cd87e/original/ibc2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Qualifying - Wednesdays, October 05, 12, 19, 2022</p>
<p>Finals - Friday October 28, 2022</p>
<p>Overflow Brewing Company - 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</p>
<p>Times - TBD</p>
<p>Contact the OBS general email for more information - ottawabluessociety at gmail dot com</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/69985022022-06-21T13:05:23-04:002022-06-21T13:05:23-04:00Blues Summit 10<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/7ad4bcd889a2e753cee7901681ea7eaf27caf08f/original/bluessummit10.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://torontobluessociety.com/blues-summit-archive/blues-summit-10/">https://torontobluessociety.com/blues-summit-archive/blues-summit-10/</a></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/69843912022-06-01T13:06:59-04:002022-06-01T13:06:59-04:00Sponsor - 1000 Islands Bluesfest - June 2-4<p>The OBS is a proud sponsor of the 100 Islands Bluesfest.</p>
<p>We hope to see you there!</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/69429492022-04-07T15:54:14-04:002022-04-07T18:05:26-04:00Annual General Meeting - New date<p>Our Annnual General Meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 30/22 at 12 P.M. at the Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/cbd090ac12eec4d7021b6908d0e44afe17e14f5e/original/agmlogo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/69151082022-03-06T09:59:15-05:002022-04-07T15:51:37-04:00Annual General Meeting - Saturday April 02, 2022 - POSTPONED<p>The OBS will hold it's Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 02, 2022, at the Overflow Brewing Company (2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa) at 12 P.M. </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/67779482021-10-16T09:57:27-04:002021-10-16T09:57:27-04:00Ottawa Blues For Youth Fundraiser - October 23/21 - Irene's Pub<p>The OBS is a proud sponsor of this event in support of youth mental health at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.</p>
<p>Ottawa Blues For Youth 2021 features musicians: Spencer Scharf, The Blind & The Beautuful and The Jesse Greene Band.</p>
<p>The emcee for the evening is Katherine Dines of MOVE 100.</p>
<p>For more information, including a link to their Online Auction, visit <a contents="www.ottawabluesforyouth.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ottawabluesforyouth.com">www.ottawabluesforyouth.com</a></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/67449292021-09-13T16:59:00-04:002021-09-13T16:59:00-04:00The Legendary Rainbow Bistro To Close<p><a contents="https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-s-rainbow-bistro-to-close-after-37-years-of-live-music-1.5579036" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-s-rainbow-bistro-to-close-after-37-years-of-live-music-1.5579036">https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-s-rainbow-bistro-to-close-after-37-years-of-live-music-1.5579036</a></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/66265752021-05-10T13:32:03-04:002021-05-10T13:32:03-04:00OBS Road to Memphis and IBC Band Winners HOROJO Trio are working on their debut album<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kck.st/3f33Gh9" target="_blank">http://kck.st/3f33Gh9</a></p>
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<p>Tune in tonight!</p>
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<p>The broadcasts will air on the Toronto Blues Society's Facebook page and their YouTube channel.</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/64185992020-08-27T14:19:20-04:002020-08-27T14:19:20-04:002021 International Blues Challenge Cancelled<p>We have just received word that the 2021 International Blues Challenge in Memphis has been cancelled.</p>
<p>Therefore, we will not be holding our local 'Road to Memphis' challenge this year.</p>
<p>Hopefully, we can come back strong in 2021 and be able to send representation down in 2022.</p>
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<p>Based on medical reports, non-medical masks are an important part of keeping safe when social distancing is a challenge.</p>
<p>Non-medical masks are also great to protect someone from close talkers, pollen, sand storms and flying locusts!</p>
<p>Each member in good standing will receive a non-medical mask as a thank you for their ongoing support of the OBS.</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/63359062020-05-30T09:45:59-04:002020-05-30T09:45:59-04:00COVID Blues - Member Promotions<p>The OBS is holding weekly draws, where members can win cool prizes.</p>
<p>If you would like to become a member and help us Keep The BLUES Alive, please click on the link below.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ottawabluessociety.com/membership">https://www.ottawabluessociety.com/membership</a></p>
<p>Peace & Blues!</p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/62349532020-03-02T17:58:05-05:002020-03-02T17:58:05-05:00Road To Memphis Local Band Challenge - Call for Entries<p>Attention - Blues Musicians</p>
<p>The deadline to register for this years challenge is Wednesday April 1/20 - 11:59 p.m. EST</p>
<p>The qualifying rounds are Wednesday April 22, 29 and the final Saturday May 9.</p>
<p>The entire event is being held at the Overflow Brewing<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/59eebcdeed07ba213b970247691b4f2e18da5e49/original/fb-event-header-obs-r2m.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> Company - 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</p>
<p>Send an email to obsr2m2020(at)gmail(dot)com to receive the forms</p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/62151342020-02-14T11:01:51-05:002020-02-14T11:01:51-05:00Maple Blues Awards - Sapphire Video Award<p>A new edition to the Maple Blues Awards program is the inaugural <strong>Sapphire Video Award. </strong>Sapphire has one single category and both live performance and staged production/interpretive videos were excepted.</p>
<p>The winner of the <strong>Sapphire Video Award</strong> was Miss Emily for her video for "Hold Back The River". The runners up were Terra Hazelton for her video for "Anybody's Baby" and The Lucas Haneman Express for their video for the song "Ms. McGrim". </p>
<p>The winning artist received a cash prize of $1500 while the two runners up each received $250.</p>
<p>Congratulations to the winners and especially to Ottawa's own, The Lucas Haneman Express.</p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/62139222020-02-13T06:54:57-05:002020-02-13T06:55:25-05:00Recap - 36th Annual International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN<p>The fog is starting to lift from a great week in Memphis where our Ottawa bands put on a great showing at the 36th Annual International Blues Challenge.</p>
<p>Megan Laurence and Lucas Haneman advanced to the semi finals in the Solo/Duo category and HoRoJo took 1st place in the Band category.</p>
<p>JW-Jones also won the award for best guitarist.</p>
<p>We are very proud of Megan, Lucas, JW, Jamie and Jeff on their accomplishment and the OBS and our Ottawa musicians continue to be noticed on the world stage.</p>
<p>Please click on the link below to read more...</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blues.org/breaking-international-blues-challenge-winners-announced-the-horojo-trio-and-hector-anchodo-emerge-with-multiple-victories-in-annual-memphis-competition/">https://blues.org/breaking-international-blues-challenge-winners-announced-the-horojo-trio-and-hector-anchodo-emerge-with-multiple-victories-in-annual-memphis-competition/</a></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/61403732020-01-21T18:00:58-05:002020-01-21T18:00:58-05:00The International Blues Challenge - January 28 - Feb 01/20 - Memphis, TN<p><strong>The International Blues Challenge </strong>represents the worldwide search for those blues bands and solo/duo performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing that extra big break. Each affiliated Blues Society of <strong>The Blues Foundation</strong> has the right to send a band and solo/duo musician(s) to represent its organization at the <strong>IBC</strong>.</p>
<p>The <strong>IBC</strong> is judged by blues professionals from across the world who have years of experience in listening to, producing, and creating blues music. <strong>The Blues</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> has established a set criteria by which all competing musicians are evaluated throughout the five days of the <strong>IBC</strong>. </p>
<p><strong>The Ottawa Blues Society</strong> held its local Road to Memphis Challenge in April.</p>
<p>Representing <strong>The Ottawa Blues Society</strong> at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis is the <strong>HoRoJo Trio </strong>(JW-Jones, Jeff Rogers, Jamie Holmes) in the band category and <strong>Megan Laurence and Lucas Haneman</strong> in the Solo/Duo category. </p>
<p>Please watch for <strong>IBC</strong> updates on all social media platforms of <strong>The Ottawa Blues Society (</strong>i.e. - Facebook, Twitter, website) and on The Blues Foundation website. (blues.org)</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/58970682019-09-18T18:17:59-04:002019-09-18T18:17:59-04:00Event Reminder - 1st Annual OBS Blues Bash - Saturday September 21<p>Line Up </p>
<p>7:00-7:30 - The Hellraisers</p>
<p>7:45-8:15 - D.B. Cohen and The Revelers</p>
<p>8:30-9:00 - The Low Profiles</p>
<p>9:15-9:45 - Wicked Grin</p>
<p>10:00 - Open jam</p>
<p>Give aways and prizes drawn throughout the night</p>
<p>$10 cover @ the door</p>
<p>OBS members - free cover</p>
<p>Overflow Brewing Co</p>
<p>2477 Kaladar Avenue</p>
<p>See you there! </p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/58745532019-08-29T16:50:37-04:002019-08-29T16:50:38-04:001st Annual OBS Blues Bash - September 21 @ Overflow Brewing Company<p>An event for OBS members and Ottawa BLUES musicians.</p>
<p>Give aways, raffles, food, beer and hot BLUES!</p>
<p>$10 cover @ the door</p>
<p>OBS members - free admission</p>
<p>Starts at 7 p.m. until close...</p>
<p>Overflow Brewing Company - 2477 Kaladar Avenue</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/58583622019-08-14T21:19:54-04:002019-08-14T21:19:54-04:00The Ottawa Blues Society is a sponsor of 'Live' @ The Falls<p>Come see us at 'Live" @ The Falls this weekend.</p>
<p>Come by and chat - pick up some free stuff and get into our raffle.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/c6f9ae1445d18a6b86b9ada08d1f93f1e288e7de/original/latf-logoweb.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/57386192019-05-01T09:20:03-04:002019-05-01T09:20:03-04:00The Ottawa Blues Society - 2019 Blues Heart Award<p>Since 1998, the Ottawa Blues Society has annually presented the Blues Heart Award to an individual or an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to fostering appreciation and awareness of Blues music.</p>
<p>This year's recipient is <strong>Liz Sykes </strong>who was the president of the Ottawa Blues Society from 2002 to 2018.</p>
<p>Through Liz's 16 years of leadership at the helm of the Ottawa Blues Society, she has tirelessly promoted the blues music scene in Ottawa. Without her efforts, our local Road to Memphis competition would not have become such a stellar event.</p>
<p>Liz's promotion of the Blues has not been confined to Ottawa. She annually travels to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge where she lends support to the artists who represent us there and acts as a Canadian Blues Ambassador. She also regularly attends the Blues Music Awards in Memphis each May.</p>
<p>You will find Liz at every Blues Summit in Toronto and in 2012 she won a Maple Blues Award for Blues Booster Of The Year for her selfless promotion of the Blues and its artists.</p>
<p>Although Liz has stepped aside from being President, she still volunteers with the OBS and is one of our <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/c4bc4f8e5784887c7e62a32e76e10fd78dcbb205/original/58802430-10157296526113784-2394075905354891264-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />most trusted advisors.</p>
<p>If you want to know what is going on in the Blues scene in Ottawa, Liz produces a weekly blog called Ottawa Blues This Week.</p>
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<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/57351572019-04-28T10:10:07-04:002019-04-28T10:10:07-04:00Road To Memphis Local Blues Challenge - Finals - Results<p>Winner of the Solo/Duo Category - <strong>Megan Laurence & Lucas Haneman</strong></p>
<p>Winner of the Band Category - <strong>HoRoJo</strong></p>
<p>Thank you to all the participants, OBS members, friends, family, volunteers and sponsors who made this event a huge success.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for our next event!</p>
<p>Team OBS<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/c56dccf36a68e22d4eb9238d6b1183b7ee778996/original/fb-event-header-obs-r2m.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/57332862019-04-26T09:58:05-04:002019-04-26T09:58:05-04:00Road To Memphis Local Blues Challenge - Finals - Tonight<p>7:00 - Bella Cat (Duo)</p>
<p>7:35 - Al Tambay (Duo)</p>
<p>8:10 - Bonecat (Duo)</p>
<p>8:45 - Megan Laurence & Lucas Haneman (duo)</p>
<p>9:20 - Spencer Scharf (Solo)</p>
<p>9:55 - HoRoJo (Band)</p>
<p>10:30 - Joe McDonald & The Walkin' Hawks (Band)</p>
<p>We will be sending one Solo/Duo and one band to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in January 2020.</p>
<p>Prizes, cold beer and hot BLUES, guaranteed!</p>
<p>Overflow Brewing Company</p>
<p>2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</p>
<p>See you tonight!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/c56dccf36a68e22d4eb9238d6b1183b7ee778996/original/fb-event-header-obs-r2m.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/57303872019-04-24T08:03:38-04:002019-04-24T08:03:38-04:00Road To Memphis Local Blues Challenge - Round 3 - Tonight<p>Schedule</p>
<p>7:00 - J'Ukebox George & The Jumbleberry Kid</p>
<p>7:35 - Ambre McLean</p>
<p>8:10 - DB Cohen</p>
<p>8:45 - Joe McDonald & The Walkin' Hawks</p>
<p>9:20 - Megan Laurence & Lucas Haneman</p>
<p>Overflow Brewing Company</p>
<p>2477 Kaladar Avenue</p>
<p>Lots of prizes, cold beer and hot BLUES!</p>
<p>See you tonight!</p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/57231402019-04-17T15:14:23-04:002019-04-17T15:14:23-04:00Road to Memphis Local Blues Challenge - Round 2 - Tonight<p><strong>Tonight @ The Overflow Brewing Co - 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa</strong></p>
<p><strong>7 p.m. start</strong></p>
<p>Bonecat</p>
<p>The Hellraisers</p>
<p>Spencer Scharf</p>
<p>HoRoJo</p>
<p><strong>Round 1 - Wednesday April 10</strong></p>
<p>Erth Juce</p>
<p>Catriona Sturton</p>
<p>Al Tambay Duo</p>
<p>Bella Cat</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/57076752019-04-04T18:54:54-04:002019-04-04T18:55:22-04:002019 Road to Memphis Local Blues Challenge - Schedule Released<p><strong>April 10th</strong></p>
<p>Clint Everson Band / Catriona Sturton - Solo / Al Tambay Duo / Erth Juce - Band / Bella Cat - Duo</p>
<p><strong>April 17th</strong></p>
<p>Spencer Scharf - Solo / Lucas Haneman & Megan Laurence - Duo / The Hellraisers - Duo / HoRoJo - Band / Bonecat - Duo</p>
<p><strong>April 24th</strong></p>
<p>Joe McDonald & The Walkin' Hawks - Band / Ambre McLean - Solo / DB Cohen - Duo / J'Ukebox George & The Mumbleberry Kid</p>
<p><strong>April 26th - Finals</strong></p>
<p>5 solo/duos will advance to the finals</p>
<p>2 bands will advance to the finals</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The act with the highest aggregate ranking in <strong>each category</strong> will represent the OBS at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2020.</p>
<p>The event will be held at the Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa.</p>
<p>Music starts at 7 p.m. sharp each night </p>
<p>Lots of prizes to be won each night</p>
<p>Hot blues, food and beer - it doesn't get any better than that!</p>
<p>Hope to see you there!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Team OBS<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/c56dccf36a68e22d4eb9238d6b1183b7ee778996/original/fb-event-header-obs-r2m.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/56926902019-03-25T08:38:08-04:002019-03-25T08:38:08-04:00DEADLINE EXTENDED - 2019 Road to Memphis application deadline extended to Tuesday March 26/19 11:59 EST<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/738d5c2fec7751edca414155f29b3b4dd36633ed/original/landscape-beale-street-neon-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/56912302019-03-24T09:00:00-04:002019-03-24T09:02:17-04:00Deadline to register for the 2019 Road to Memphis Challenge is today @ 11:59 p.m. EST<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/738d5c2fec7751edca414155f29b3b4dd36633ed/original/landscape-beale-street-neon-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/56556212019-02-24T07:34:29-05:002019-02-24T07:34:29-05:002019 Road to Memphis - Call for Entry<p>OBS Road to Memphis - Local Blues Challenge 2019</p>
<p>The Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Local Blues Challenge will hold both a Solo/Duo and Band challenge this year and one winner from each category will be chosen to represent the Ottawa Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2020.</p>
<p>The qualifying rounds are scheduled for Wednesdays, April 10, 17 and 24, with the finals scheduled for Friday, April 26.</p>
<p>All events will take place at the Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue.</p>
<p>Deadline for entries is Sunday March 24, 2019 @ 11:59 pm EST For the purposes of the IBC, a Band is any act with three or more musicians.</p>
<p>A Solo/Duo act is any act with no more than two musicians. Both electric and acoustic instruments are allowed in either category, and vocalists are counted as musicians for the purpose of this competition.</p>
<p>At the local competition, entrants will be judged using the same criteria as in the International competition.</p>
<p>Each entry will have 20-25 minutes to perform (to be confirmed following close of entries) and will be given points based on Blues Content, Originality, Vocals, Instrumental Talent, and Stage Presence.</p>
<p>For full details on scoring criteria and official rules, see the Blues Foundation website https://blues.org/official-ibc-rules/</p>
<p>Eligibility Requirements: Entrants must be 2019 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area (approx 100 km radius of Ottawa). Entrants must be over 19 years of age. Entrants must be able to travel to the IBC in Memphis, January 28 to February 01, 2020 An individual may not compete in more than one act.</p>
<p>Entrants will play one set; set length 20-25 minutes (to be confirmed following close of entries). All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/ Blues, Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.</p>
<p>The OBS will contribute financial support to cover a portion of travel and accommodation expenses to Memphis, however the winner is responsible for all travel and accommodation charges incurred in excess of the financial assistance provided.</p>
<p>Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fee ($25 for bands; $10 for solo or duo acts) to help offset Road To Memphis costs. This entry fee may be submitted via the OBS website using PayPal. (Click on STORE/Donations) The entry fee is refundable ONLY if the event is cancelled.</p>
<p>To enter, please request an entry form by emailing obsr2m2019@gmail.com.</p>
<p>After completing all sections, return the form to the Ottawa Blues Society at obsr2m2019@gmail.com by the deadline above.</p>
<p>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 and a pre-screening of the applications received will be conducted based on sample music provided. The results of the pre-screening are final. Should there be an insufficient number of entries to run a reasonable competition or for any other reason deemed appropriate, the Ottawa Blues Society reserves the right to cancel the event. You will be contacted for further information following the submission deadline.</p>
<p>Please address any questions to obsr2m2019@gmail.com.</p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/56555862019-02-22T18:25:26-05:002019-02-22T18:26:30-05:00OBS Update - February 2019<h3>The OBS Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday January 13, 2019 in the community room of Massine's Independent Grocer on Bank Street.</h3>
<h3>President Liz Sykes, gave the 2018 'Year in Review' recap to all in attendance.</h3>
<h3>A new Board of Directors was elected .</h3>
<h3>Dave Brennan - President</h3>
<h3>Debra Thornington</h3>
<h3>Susan Gahrns</h3>
<h3>Jocelyn Verdon</h3>
<h3>Lloyd Hardy</h3>
<h3>Mike Wilkie</h3>
<h3>Marc Fortin - 1st term</h3>
<h3>Keith Martin - 1st term</h3>
<h3>The new Board looks forward to working together to ensure that the needs of the membership are met while working within the framework of our mission and mandate.</h3>
<h3>Also, at the AGM, we said goodbye to our long time leader Liz Sykes who decided that 2018 was her last year at the helm of the OBS.</h3>
<h3>Please join us in thanking Liz for her 16 years of leadership as OBS President. Liz was presented with a beautiful Pandora bracelet holding a silver musical note flanked by rings of blue stones.</h3>
<h3>She also received a lovely memory box inscribed with "Presented to Liz Sykes in gratefull appreciation for outstanding leadership - O.B.S. President 2002-2018"</h3>
<h3>The 2019 'Road to Memphis' Competition dates have been confirmed and will be announced on Sunday through an email blast and on social media. Thank you for your continued support of the OBS and we see y'all soon...</h3>
<h3>Peace and Blues!</h3>
<h3>Team OBS</h3>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/56533782019-02-21T13:06:12-05:002019-02-21T13:06:12-05:002019 OBS 'Road to Memphis' Competition<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">OBS 'Road to Memphis" Competition dates will be revealed this Sunday February 24th - stay tuned for details...</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64263/35306814149d64ed002e2c52c08f1dfd1374040d/original/landscape-beale-street-neon-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/46042742017-05-09T06:35:46-04:002017-05-09T06:35:46-04:00DAWG`ON BLUES Previously Aired Shows<p> </p>
<p><a contents='April 03, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Baseball Blues"&nbsp;April 09, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund&nbsp;- "Van Morrision Tribute"&nbsp;April 16, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz&nbsp;- "Easter Special"&nbsp;April 23, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes&nbsp;- "New Releases"&nbsp;April 30, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns&nbsp;- "Eastern Canadian Harp"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues" target="_blank">April 03, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Baseball Blues" <br><br>April 09, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Van Morrision Tribute" <br><br>April 16, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "Easter Special" <br><br>April 23, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "New Releases" <br><br>April 30, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Eastern Canadian Harp"</a><br><br><a contents='March 05, 2017 – Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - &nbsp;"The Heavier Side"&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1218246/march-5">March 05, 2017 – Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "The Heavier Side" </a><br><br><a contents='March&nbsp;12, 2017 – Hosted by: Liz Sykes - &nbsp;"Blues Women"&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1218249/march-12">March 12, 2017 – Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Women"</a><br><br><a contents='March&nbsp;19, 2017&nbsp;– Hosted by: Sue Gahrns - "West Coast Harp Blues"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1218251/march-19">March 19, 2017 – Hosted by: Sue Gahrns - "West Coast Harp Blues"</a><br><br><a contents='March&nbsp;26, 2017&nbsp;– Hosted by: Blues Bud Brent - "Dancing Blues"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1218254/march-26">March 26, 2017 – Hosted by: Blues Bud Brent - "Dancing Blues"</a><br><br><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1193171/feb-26-dawg">Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"</a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit & MBA Highlights" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Bud Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues" </a></p>
<p><a contents='Feb 26, 2017 - Hosted by Steve Lund - "Mardi Gras"&nbsp;Feb 19, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - " Blues Summit &amp; MBA Highlights"&nbsp;Feb 12, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "Anti-Valentines Day"&nbsp;Feb 5, 2017 - Hosted by: Susan Gahrns - "Blues Bender Festival #2"&nbsp;Jan 29, 2017 - Hosted by: Larry Deszcz - "2016 Favourites"&nbsp;Jan 22, 2017 - Hosted by: Steve Lund - "Rory Gallagher Blues"&nbsp;Jan 15, 2017 - Hosted by: Liz Sykes - "Blues Music Award Nominees"&nbsp;Jan 08, 2017 - Hosted by: Debra Thornington - "New Blues"&nbsp;Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Brent - "New Years"' data-link-label="DAWG'ON BLUES" data-link-type="page" href="/dawg-on-blues">Jan 01, 2017 - Hosted by: Blues Bud Brent - "New Years"</a></p>Ottawa Blues Societytag:www.ottawabluessociety.com,2005:Post/46672822017-04-11T18:36:32-04:002017-04-11T18:40:02-04:00Podcasts from the Blues Hall of Fame<p><span class="font_large"> As was announced from the stage at the IBC Finals, the newly produced series of podcasts has gone live. Each episode of the podcast, to be released every two weeks for the next year, will feature a different Hall of Famer.<br><br>Check it out. <a contents="bluesfoundation.podbean.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluesfoundation.podbean.com/">bluesfoundation.podbean.com</a></span></p>Ottawa Blues Society