Blues News

Demi Moore Visited by Concerned Ex-Husbands Ashton Kutcher and Bruce Willis
Demi Moore's ex-husbands, Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher, have been seen visiting the troubled actress at her home after she was rushed to hospital last month.

Charles to Appear at Gethsemane Baptist
The Rev. Norris B. Turner and the Gethsemane Baptist Church family invite you to hear Shelia Raye Charles, daughter of famed singer Ray Charles, during the regular church services on Feb.

N.B.'s Neilsen near winner at International Blues Challenge
New Brunswick blues sensation Ross Neilsen came close claiming a title in the 2012 International Blues Challenge, which wrapped up Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee.

Now showbiz trains arc lights on Agra
Agra is attracting a lot of filmmakers and TV serial producers, thanks to its exotic locales, advanced studios, budding local talent and, of course, the iconic 17th century monument to love, the Taj Mahal.

Children's Music That Even Parents Will Love
Gone are the days of Raffi and Puff The Magic Dragon. In recent years, children's music has, well... grown up.

Feel the blues, in a good way, at Vernon Carnival
Kelowna's Downhome Dave will wail on his blues harp with the Dynamite at the Winter Carnival Blues Festival, which takes place at the Vernon Recreation Centre Saturday, Feb.

Music for Saturday Night: Nothing But the Blues
The origins of blues is not unlike the origins of life. For many years it was recorded only by memory, and relayed only live, and in person.

Intelligent look at semi-automatic pistol that is part of U.S. landscape
Gabrielle Giffords leaves her office on Capitol Hill on Jan. 25 for the last time as a member of Congress.

Demi Moore - is Demi Moore Pursuing Zac Efron- Jury's Out on 'Cougar' Rumours
Picture: Demi Moore Cinema For Peace Event Benefitting J/P Haitian Relief held at The Montage Hotel Beverly Hills, California .... When Demi Moore started dating Ashton Kutcher, their age difference raised a lot of eyebrows.

Blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter to shred at House of Blues tonight
Guitarist Johnny Winter busted out of Beaumont, Texas, in the late 1960s with a searing brand of blues-rock fusion.

Take 5: WRNR's Carrie Neuman
Meet Carrie Neuman, the midafternoon disc jockey on Annapolis' WRNR . Patch: How long have you been working in radio and how long have you been at WRNR? Neuman: My degree is in English literature, which I imagine is helping me to answer these questions, but did nothing to prepare me for a career in radio.

A creative haven at Mystic's Workshop
If your name's not Medici, and you feel the urge to develop an arts scene, consider providing a warm, nurturing environment for Creative Folks to interact and create.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits lifting Premier League...
The Blues are top of the league on goal difference alone but the Italian coach insists the title will not be won in January or February, but at the end of the season Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini accepts guiding the club to their first Premier League title with Manchester United so close behind them will be tough.

Demi Moore's Daughter Tallulah Celebrates Her 18th Birthday-Where's Mom?
Ewan: Scotch Bright Plus, Gabriel Aubry gives Nahla a pick-me-up and Russell Brand goes yogi.

Pippa Middleton, George Percy once again are an item
PIPPA!: No flame like an old flame, per The Sun , "Royal bridesmaid Pippa Middleton is following in sister Kate's noble footsteps - she's dating a mega-rich Earl whose real-life home is HOGWARTS.

Army Blues to play D.C.a s Atlas Theater
The U.S. Army Band's Army Blues jazz ensemble rehearses "I'll Never Smile Again" in Brucker Hall's Minor Studio in preparation for a Black History Month concert at the Atlas Theater in the District.

Schwarzenegger visits Taj Mahal, finds it closed
The former California governor traveled to the Indian city of Agra on Friday, the one day each week the monument is closed to tourists because of Muslim prayers at a nearby mosque.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac appearing in St Albans
THE ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Rumours of Fleetwood Mac - is on at the Alban Arena, in St Albans, on Friday.

Winter keeps the blues flame burning
Texas blues-rock guitar maestro Johnny Winter has a full schedule of international touring on tap for 2012.

Ashton Kutcher, Bruce Willis visit a recovering Demi Moore
The Moore and Willis families at the premiere of "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle." Moore used to be married to Willis before her now ending marriage to Kutcher.

Jazz Elements

Jazz Giants to Perform Calgary Concert
jazz concerts, Canada Kevin Dean & P.J. Perry Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30pm River Park Church, Calgary Exquisite Pairing of Canadian Jazz Talent Two of Canada’s leading jazz greats, saxophonist P.J. Perry (Edmonton) and trumpeter Kevin Dean (Montreal) will perform in an all-star quintet on May 17th at River Park Church in Calgary. Joining Perry [...]

Jazz Giant Bob Erlendson Releases New CD
jazz news, Canada Bob Erlendson CD Release All About Jazz: Vol 2 Friday, April 1 River Park Church, Calgary Jazz Master Celebrates Octet CD Release Bob Erlendson Octet showcases the Canadian jazz icon’s career of original work in the All About Jazz concert on April 1st at 8 p.m., at the River Park Church auditorium [...]

Vancouver Jazz Great Ross Taggart in Concert
jazz concerts, Canada Ross Taggart in Concert with RAEJIS Fri & Sat, Feb 25 & 26? Beat Niq, Calgary Jazz Pianist, Saxophonist to Perform with Calgary Musicians ??The Jazz Is Society of Alberta is pleased to present Vancouver jazz great Ross Taggart in concert with RAEJIS (Jazz Is Resident Artists Ensemble) members, Allistair Elliott (trumpet), [...]

Canadian Jazz Legend Celebrates 80th Birthday
jazz news, Canada Bob Erlendson 80th Birthday Celebration ?Fri & Sat, Jan. 14 & 15 Beat Niq, Calgary Octogenarian Jazz Master Celebrates with Concerts Dear Readers; Please find below a release for Bob Erlendson’s 80th Birthday Celebration as submitted by his daughter Jessica. Turning 80 in January, revered Canadian composer and jazz piano-man Bob Erlendson [...]

Bluesman Donald Ray Johnson Releases CD
blues CD releases, Canada Donald Ray Johnson CD Release It’s Time Fri & Sat, Dec 3 & 4 Blues Can, Calgary “It’s Time” for Grammy Award Winning Artist Calgary based blues singer and drummer Donald Ray Johnson releases his latest album, It’s Time this weekend, December 3 & 4, at Calgary’s newest blues venue, the [...]

Bluesman Joel Johnson Captures Aboriginal Award
blues music awards, Canada Joel Johnson Best Blues Album Aboriginal Music Awards Johnson Takes Award for Best Blues Album Six Nations’ guitarist Joel Johnson captured the blues award for Best Blues Album of the year at the Aboriginal Awards, held Thursday evening at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Johnson, who took the award for his debut [...]

Duke Robillard Band Tours Western Canada
blues concerts, Canada Duke Robillard Band Western Canadian Tour Nov 25-30, various venues Duke Robillard Celebrates a Banner Year in 2010 Guitar giant Duke Robillard brings his masterful talents to select western Canadian cities over the next week, performing several dates from Saskatoon west to Vancouver. One of the most recognized guitar masters today, Robillard [...]

Esteemed Jazz Ensemble Blends Canadian, American Talents
jazz concerts, Canada Our Jazz Noel starring PJ Perry, Neil Swainson, Terry Clark, Bill Mays Saturday, Dec 11 at 8pm River Park Church, Calgary Our Jazz Noel a Featured Evening of Seasonal and Jazz Classics Esteemed Canadian jazz musicians P.J. Perry (saxophones, flute), Neil Swainson (bass) and Terry Clarke (drums/percussion) join forces with New York [...]

Gerry Hebert Quartet CD Release
CD Release Concert Gerry Hebert Quartet Sunday, Nov 7 at 7pm Uptown Stage, Calgary ConversationsFeatures Jazz at its Finest Calgary’s Gerry Hebert Quartet celebrates the release of their latest jazz offering, Conversations, in a concert featuring music from the CD on Sunday, November 7th at the Uptown Stage. The concert will feature the luminous artistic [...]

Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz at its Best
Latin jazz, Canada Rubim de Toledo Saturday, Oct 16 Yardbird Suite, Edmonton Rubim de Toledo presents – A Night of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz Canadian-Brazilian musician Rubim de Toledo brings a night of Bossa Nova and Brazilian jazz to Edmonton’s Yardbird Suite on Saturday, October 16th. The ?Jazz Bossa Band? features an all-star line-up [...]

Jazz Workshops Inspire Budding Musicians
Canadian jazz Jazz Workshops Hosted by Aaron Leaney Oct 13 & 20 Calgary Central Public Library Saxophonist Aaron Leaney Conducts Workshops Calgary jazz saxophonist Aaron Leaney, best known for his work in the improvised field, presents the second of his three part workshops this evening at the Calgary Central Public Library. The second workshop, Forms [...]

Jazz Vocalist Karin Plato Tours Canada
Canadian jazz vocal Jazz Vocalist Karin Plato Canadian Tour CD Release out of town Plato Tours in Support of New CD, out of town Vancouver jazz vocalist and composer Karin Plato has set out on a Canadian tour in support of her new CD release, out of town, a double-album effort featuring jazz standards and [...]

Jazz Legends Phil Dwyer & Don Thompson Perform Rare Duo Concert
Canadian jazz music Jazz Is Society of Alberta presents Canadian Jazz Legends Don Thompson & Phil Dwyer Saturday, Oct 16 at 9pm Beat Niq, Calgary Jazz Is Society Kicks Off 2010-11 Season with Rare Duo Jazz Concert The Jazz Is Society of Alberta is pleased to present Canadian Jazz Legends Phil Dwyer and Don Thompson [...]

Calgary Jazz Orchestra Announces 2010-11 Season
canadian jazz news Calgary Jazz Orchestra 2010-11 Concert Season Concert Season to Feature Jazz From the Masters Created in 2004, Calgary Jazz Orchestra has been pumping out the hits since they formed in 2004 under the leadership of trumpeter Johnny Summers. The Calgary based Big Band is made up of 16 members from the professional [...]

Jazz Gala Stars Calgary's Finest
Canadian jazz news Beat Niq 2010 Gala Wed-Sat, Sept 8-11 Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club Hosts Membership Gala Owners Connie and Rob Young are known as a dynamic, hard-working and forward thinking couple who are dedicated to fine dining and jazz. Building Calgary’s premier jazz club many moons ago, the pair’s efforts have provided [...]

JAZZ LIVES!
In light of the recent cancellation of the Jazzfest and the negative publicity surrounding it, we of the jazz community are rallying to bring a positive note to the community and draw attention to the gigs that are proceeding this week. Let’s lend our voices to celebrating what’s right with jazz in Calgary – our [...]

Remembering Hank Jones
Hank Jones July 31, 1918 ? May 16, 2010 Dear Readers; This morning’s post is by guest contributor, pianist Brian Buchanan. Brian shares his thoughts about legendary jazz pianist Hank Jones, who died May 16, 2010 at the age of 91 in New York City. Cindy REMEMBERING HANK JONES by Brian Buchanan On my journey [...]

Tribute to Jaco Pastorius a Bass Lover's Delight
live jazz, Calgary Tribute to Jaco Pastorius Fri & Sat, May 14 & 15 Auburn Lounge, Calgary Leading Alberta, L.A Bassists Showcased in Concerts Some of Alberta’s finest jazz bassists come together in performance to celebrate the work of electric bass guitar legend Jaco Pastorius on Friday and Saturday, May 14 & 15 at the [...]

Calgary Bluesfest 2010 Headline Roster Announced
blues festivals, Canada Calgary International Blues Festival August 2-8, 2010 Little Feat, Chicago Blues Reunion, The Holmes Brothers & More Organizers for the 6th Annual Calgary International Blues Festival, slated for August 2-8, 2010, have announced their headline roster for this year’s event. A full week of the best in blues will feature workshops, noon [...]

Canadian Jazz Legend Rob McConnell Dies
jazz obituaries, Canada Rob McConnell 1935 – 2010 McConnell Renowned for Work With Boss Brass Canada loses another jazz legend with the death of valve trombonist Rob McConnell, who died of cancer in a Toronto hospital on Sunday, May 1. The internationally renowned musician and bandleader who best known for his work with Boss Brass, [...]

John Stetch Trio Performs Canadian Dates
jazz concerts, Canada John Stetch Trio Regina, Edmonton, Montreal May 7-10 John Stetch Epitomizes What’s Right With Canadian Jazz New York based jazz pianist John Stetch brings his trio with Mike Downes and Joel Haynes to his native Canada to perform select dates in Regina (le Bistro – May 7), Edmonton (Yardbird Suite – May [...]

Edmonton Bluesfest Announces 2010 Headliners
blues festivals, Canada Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival August 20-22 Quality, Not Quantity Mark of Bluesfest Quality not quantity is the name of the game for Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival. Event organizers have announced a stunning lineup for 2010 that’s sure to please blues fans, with a range of blues legends and emerging stars in a [...]

Edmonton Jazzfest 2010 Artist Roster
jazz festivals, Canada Edmonton International Jazz Festival June 24 to July 4, 2010 Edmonton Jazzfest Offers Something For Everyone This year’s Edmonton International Jazz Festival, running June 24 to July 4, promises another fine experience for jazz fans old and new. The multi-faceted event features jazz, Latin, gospel and funk in a range of formats [...]

Edmonton Blues Fans in For a Treat
live blues, Canada Moreland & Arbuckle Friday, April 16 Century Casino, Edmonton Moreland and Arbuckle Return to Edmonton For Casino Appearance Edmonton’s blues community is in for a treat on Friday, April 16th when Moreland and Arbuckle, a young blues-rock duo out of Wichita, Kansas, appear at the Century Casino. Opening for the show are [...]

SpringFest 2010 - 3 stages, 26 shows
live jazz, blues, Canada Springfest 2010 Saturday, April 10 East Coulee, Alberta SpringFest 2010 Features a Range of Blues, Jazz, Folk Rockabilly & More Situated in the heart of the Badlands, the hamlet of East Coulee celebrates SpringFest 2010 on Saturday, April 10th at the East Coulee School Museum. A fundraising benefit held in support [...]

Leading Vancouver Jazz Musicians Release Two Stellar Albums
jazz CD release, Canada Double Jazz CD Release Event Jennifer Scott, Rene Worst, Miles Black Fri & Sat, Apr 9 & 10 Cellar Jazz, Vancouver Musicians Some of the Finest in Canadian Jazz Prominent Vancouver jazz musicians Jennifer Scott, Rene Worst and Miles Black join in celebrating the release of two new CDs, Storybook and [...]

Jazz Guitar Legend Herb Ellis Dies
jazz music obituaries Herb Ellis 1921 – 2010 Ellis Set Footprint for Modern Jazz Guitar Herb Ellis, renowned jazz guitarist and former member of the Oscar Peterson trio, has died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 88, having succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease. Herb Ellis is said to have created the footprint [...]

Berklee School of Music Offers New Jazz Vocal Course
Berklee School of Music Jazz Voice Course Jan Shapiro to Teach Jazz Vocalists Chair of the Voice department at Berklee College of Music, Jan Shapiro will teach the new Jazz Voice course. Shapiro has presented vocal clinics around the country and toured extensively, performing in jazz clubs, hotels, and supper clubs in Chicago, Washington D.C., [...]

Jazz & Blues Lose Two Music Legends
jazz, blues, music obituaries Eugene Amaro 1936 – 2010 Canadian Jazz Legend Eugene Amaro Dies Eugene Amaro, saxophonist, bandleader and Canadian jazz legend, has died on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the age of 74. ?Leader of his Eugene Amaro Quartet, co-leader of the Sam Noto/Eugene Amaro Quintet, and long-time member of Rob McConnell’s Boss [...]

Jazz Guitarist Bill Coon in Calgary
Bill Coon Fri & Sat, March 26 & 27 Beat Niq, Calgary Renowned Musician to Perform with Calgary Musicians Juno nominated jazz guitarist, composer and arranger Bill Coon performs in Calgary this Friday & Saturday, March 26 & 27 at Beat Niq. Presented by Jazz Is Society, Coon will be supported by RAEJIS (Resident Artists [...]

Bluesman Mike Clark Releases New CD
blues CD release, Canada Blues CD Release Mike Clark Porch Songs April 2 &3 Mikey’s Juke Joint, Calgary Mike Clark, Restauranteur By Day, Bluesman By Night Bluesman Mike Clark officially releases his long-awaited new album, Porch Songs (Independent), on April 2 & 3 at his popular Calgary club, Mikey’s Juke Joint and Eatery. One of [...]

Saxophonist Darren Sigesmund Releases New CD
live jazz, Canada Jazz CD Release Tour Darren Sigesmund Strands ll Saturday, March 20 The Bassment, Saskatoon Sigesmund On Tour with All-Star Sextet Toronto based trombonist, composer, and band leader Darren Sigesmund brings his all-star group Strands to the Bassment in Saskatoon on Saturday, March 20th at 9pm. Touring in support of his acclaimed new [...]

2010 Juno Nominees in Jazz & Blues
jazz & blues music news, Canada 2010 Juno Awards Nominees Jazz & Blues Categories Diana Krall’s Quiet Nights Garners Three Nominations Nominations for the 2010 Juno Awards were announced this past week. Listed below are the jazz and blues nominees for 2010. Pianist/vocalist Diana Krall also captured nominations for Album of the Year and Artist [...]

Calgary Jazz Drummer Tyler Hornby Releases CD
jazz CD release, Canada CD Release Tyler Hornby A Road to Remember Chronograph Records (2010) March 12 & 13 at 9:00pm  Beat Niq, Calgary A Road to Remember Showcases Hornby’s Compositional Talents Calgary based jazz drummer Tyler Hornby celebrates the release of his new CD, A Road to Remember (Chronograph Records), this Friday & Saturday, [...]

Calgary Blues Festival Takes Chill Off Winter
blues music festival, Canada Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest Feb 22-27 Festival Features Full Week of Blues Events Calgary Blues Music Association gears up for its 3rd annual Midwinter Bluesfest, slated to run Feb. 22-27 with a host of events. Starring Sonny Landreth, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Carson Downey Band, Keith Hallett Band, Tim Williams, and Hills & [...]

52nd Annual Grammy Awards
jazz, blues music news 52 Annual Grammy Awards Winners Announced Jan 31, 2010 WINNERS IN JAZZ & BLUES CATEGORIES The 52nd Annual Grammy Award winners were announced last night in Los Angeles at the star-studded gala event. Listed below are the winners in the jazz and blues categories, for complete listings visit the link below. [...]

Maple Blues Award Winners Announced
blues music news, Canada Maple Blues Awards 2009-2010 Ottawa’s Monkey Junk Capture Five Awards The Toronto Blues Society’s Maple Blues Award winners were announced last night at the annual gala. Topping the awards were Ottawa band Monkey Junk, who captured five awards including Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, Male Vocalist of [...]

Jazz Drummer Ed Thigpen Dies
jazz music news Ed Thigpen 1930 – 2010 Thigpen Drummer of Choice for Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald One of jazz music’s brighest stars has gone out with the death of legendary drummer Ed Thigpen, who died January 13th at the age of 79 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Thigpen, who was born in Chicago and raised in [...]

Coastal Jazz Presents Anthony Braxton
live jazz, Canada Anthony Braxton with his 12 + 1 tet Friday, January 29 at 8:00pm Christ Church Cathedral 690 Burrard Street Improvised Jazz Legend Leads Large Ensemble Coastal Jazz and Blues Society presents another installment in their presenting season with saxophone legend Anthony Braxton with his 12-piece ensemble, the 12 + 1 tet, in [...]

National Music Centre Receives $25 Million
music news, Canada Cantos Music Foundation National Music Centre City of Calgary Supports Cantos Music Foundation Initiative The City of Calgary has approved a $25 million commitment toward the building of a National Music Centre on the site of the King Edward Hotel in the East Village. The City will release a “seed money” payment [...]

Norwegian, Canadian Jazz Connection
live jazz, Canada Harvard Wiik Trio with Simon Fisk, Jerry Granelli Feb 15 & 16 Beat Niq, Calgary Bassist Simon Fisk to Present and Perform World Class Jazz Calgary musician and composer Simon Fisk is once again putting together another world class ensemble for a weekend of top-notch jazz February 15 & 16 at Beat [...]

Edmonton Jazz Supporter Craig Magill Dies
jazz music news, Canada Craig Magill 1941-2009 photo credit Brian Gavriloff, The Journal, File Jazz Community Reels from Loss Edmonton’s jazz community is reeling from the news that Craig Magill, a long-time supporter, has died December 31 while in New York. Magill, who was 69, suffered a massive brain injury after a fall, accidentally losing [...]

White Rock Blues Society Throws a Fundraiser
blues music news, Canada The Twisters Monday, Jan. 11 Yale Hotel, Vancouver Fundraising Event Helps Group Attend Maple Blues Awards The White Rock Blues Society is presenting a fundraiser on Monday, Jan 1 at the Yale Hotel in support of blues band The Twisters, who’ll use the proceeds to cover travel costs they’ll incur getting [...]

Winnipeg Blues Fans Rally for Venue
blues music news, Canada The Windsor Hotel “home to Winnipeg blues” Petition & Rally Supports Blues Venue Winnipeg blues fans are building momentum in a bid to stop the rumored demolition of the Windsor Hotel, home to the city’s blues scene. Forming the Facebook group “Save the Windsor Hotel-Petition with us!!!” the group have mobilized [...]

Roots & Blues Songwriter John Rutherford Releases CD
Blues CD Release, Canada CD Release Tour John Rutherford Echo Broadcast Album Marks Rutherford’s Debut as Solo Artist Blues & roots singer/songwriter John Rutherford embarks on a regional tour next week, appearing across his home province of Alberta in January and then again in March. The tour marks the release of Rutherford’s new CD, Echo [...]

Cory Weeds, Joey DeFrancesco Headline Cellar Jazz
live jazz, Canada Live Recording Cory Weeds Quartet featuring Joey DeFrancesco Fri & Sat, Jan 8 & 9 Cellar Jazz, Vancouver Jazz Musicians to Record Live CD Vancouver’s Cellar Jazz Club is the place to be next weekend, when saxophonist Cory Weeds lays down the tracks for his next album. He’s bound to create a [...]

Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Dear Readers; Wishing one and all the very best in 2010. The new decade will surely bring an abundance of beautiful sounds, remember to support live music and enjoy the many jazz and blues recordings that paved the path for today’s music along with the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Take great pride [...]

Jazz, Blues & New Year's Eve
live jazz & blues, Canada New Year’s Eve Celebrations Jazz & Blues Calgary & Area Happy New Year 2009! Dear Readers; Wishing you the very best in the New Year and may your days be filled with the glorious sounds of live music! Below is a list of New Year’s celebrations in Calgary and area [...]

Celebrate New Year's Brazilian Style
live Latin music, Canada REVEILLON 2010 Acadia Hall, Calgary Latin Music, Dance & Food Make for Spicy New Year Celebration The Brazilian Community Association of Alberta (BCA-AB) celebrates the New Year with a spicy Latin flavour in REVEILLON 2010. With a Brazilian buffet topped only by the music, the annual event is a family-friendly affair. [...]

Jazz Collective Celebrates Early New Year's
live jazz, Canada Mark DeJong/Simon Fisk Collective Tuesday, December 29 8-11pm Communitea, Canmore Jazz Music, Storytelling Performed in the Rockies Canmore’s Communitea presents an evening of jazz in a pre-New Year’s party on Tuesday, December 29 from 8-11pm. Featured artists for the evening are the Mark DeJong/Simon Fisk Collective with special guest Samantha Whelan Kotkas. [...]