WHERE IT’S AT (MONTREAL EDITION)

Here’s Where It’s At (Montreal Edition) live blues/roots for the week starting August 13 (and beyond) courtesy of Cha Cha Cha In Blue on CKUT 90.3FM:
Voici “Where It’s At” (Montréal Edition) Blues / Roots en direct pour la semaine à partir du 13 août (et au-delà) gracieuseté de Cha Cha Cha en bleu sur CKUT 90.3FM:

The easiest way to get your gig on this list is if you create a Facebook event for it. That way it stays up until the date of the show and provides a link so fans can get details. If you make a single post or a graphic to announce it then I (and some of your fans) will probably miss it, especially if it’s a list of several shows. Also, I’m not going to transcribe your info.

Le moyen le plus simple d’avoir votre concert sur cette liste est si vous créez un événement Facebook pour cela. De cette façon, il reste à la date de l’émission et fournit un lien afin que les fans puissent obtenir des détails. Si vous faites un seul post ou un graphique pour l’annoncer, je le manquerai probablement (et certains de vos fans), surtout s’il s’agit d’une liste de plusieurs concerts. De plus, je ne vais pas transcrire vos informations.
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LIVE EVENTS IN & AROUND MONTREAL
(NOTE: IMPORTANT BLUES BAND ALERT AT THE END!)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 AT 8 PM – 11 PM
Jim Dan Dee Duo @ Barfly
Barfly 4062A St Laurent Montreal, QC, Canada H2W 1Y8
https://www.facebook.com/events/806230601155594/

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 AT 7:30 PM
Jim Zeller avec Les Legendes de Blues
West Island, Montreal, Canada
Jim Zeller Band avec Special Guesrs,Carl Tremblay +Jimmy James et Bella Godmer.
Sous le ciel a 176 Chemin Bord du Lac a Pointe Claire. En cas de pluie,le Show va etre dans le Stewart Hall.
Jim Zeller Band avec special guesrs,Jimmy James,Carl Tremblay et Bella Godmer
https://www.facebook.com/events/1000698087721039/

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 AT 7 PM
Mr. Sipp and the Justin Saladino Band at Retro Live Plattsburgh NY
Retro Live 14 Margaret Street, Suite C Plattsburgh, NY 12901
https://www.facebook.com/events/1470763810334267/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 AT 7:30 PM
Spectacle gratuit extérieur.. En trio Derek Falls
Taverne Lady Davidson 3400 ontario est Montreal, QC, Canada H1W 1P9
https://www.facebook.com/events/196776796375891/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 AT 8 PM
LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE with JERRY TORRES & His Band Live at Montreal’s Legendary Wheel Club
The Wheel Club 3373 Cavendish Montreal, QC, Canada H4B 2L7
https://www.facebook.com/events/657005819671607/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023 AT 7 PM
THE MAD MONK CAFE PRESENTS LONE STAR STATE OF MIND:
TEXAS BLUES (AND MORE) PERFORMED BY THE DEACON GEORGE DUO
(Deacon George with Phil Peters on bass)
7:30 PM (Doors Open At 7pm)
Madison Baptist Church
Corner Madison & Monkland, NDG H4B 1G8
Free Admission
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1333858984232755&set=a.121168552168477

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023 AT 8 PM
VINTAGE WINE Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party is BACK! Live From Montreal’s Legendary Wheel Club
The Wheel Club 3373 Cavendish Montreal, QC, Canada H4B 2L7
https://www.facebook.com/events/2247651368956208/

FRIDAY AUGUST 18th at 5:00pm…STUDIO 77…Big party in Pointe-Claire!
The March Blues Project
Studio 77 271 Lakeshore rd Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada H9S 4L1
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=763119915814767&set=pcb.763119969148095

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 5 PM – 7 PM
Derek Falls Band Rocks Studio 77!!!
Studio 77 271 Lakeshore rd Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada H9S 4L1
https://www.facebook.com/events/6432985183422231/

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 7 PM – 10 PM
The Caleb Collective @ Microbrasserie Cardinal
Microbrasserie Cardinal Brewing 466 Rue Main Hudson, QC, Canada J0P 1H0
https://www.facebook.com/events/1336397016976469/

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 8 PM
La Ripaille présente Matt Gibb & The Mondos et le Jo Hell Band
La Ripaille 358 Rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny, QC J6A 2S6
https://www.facebook.com/events/823823095737834/

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 2 PM
Ottawa’s Capital Fair Blues Revue on Sat, August 19th-Presented by the Ottawa Blues Society
Rideau Carleton Casino
A presentation of the Ottawa Blues Society and the Capital Fair. $10 Gate Admission gets you into the concert folks!
2:00pm – Al Wood & The Woodsman
3:45pm – LH Express with Lucas Haneman
5:30pm – Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
7:15pm – Jesse Greene Band
9:00pm – JW-Jones Band
https://www.facebook.com/events/1448660989321635/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 AT 8 PM
LINE DANCING PARTY & Country Music by DEEP ROSE JUNCTION at Montreal’s Legendary Wheel Club
The Wheel Club 3373 Cavendish Montreal, QC, Canada H4B 2L7
https://www.facebook.com/events/9510084805732370/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 AT 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Rockabilly Night with The Howlin’ Hound Dogs
Chez Ernest – Comptoir de curiosités 6596 rue St-Hubert Montreal, QC, Canada
https://www.facebook.com/events/1217225485642272/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 AT 7:30 PM
Nora Kelly Band {Album Release} w/ Avalon Tassonyi & Benjamin Vallee
La Sala Rossa 4848 Boul. Saint-Laurent H2T 1R5
https://www.facebook.com/events/3620904821569264/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 AT 8:00 PM
FESTIVAL DU FILM DE KNOWLTON PRÉSENTE:
Premiere of the Documentary Film AIN’T NO GUITAR HERO (40 min. Quebec (2023); English and French, no subtitles)
PLUS Q&A WITH RUGGE THOMSON, FOLLOWED BY A PERFORMANCE BY MIKE GOUDREAU AND THE BOPPIN’ BLUES BAND
THIRSTY BOOT 25 Chemin Bolton Pass, Bolton-Ouest, Quebec J0E 2T0
https://festivaldufilmdeknowlton.ca/en/events/aint-no-guitar-hero-2/

MONDAYS AT 5 PM – 7 PM
JR Gerow 5 à 7 — La Petite Marche
I’m playing a monthly 5 à 7, every fourth Monday at La Petit Marche.
5035 Rue St-Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2L9, Canada
MONDAY, AUGUST 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/240044792126353/240044802126352/
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 https://www.facebook.com/events/240044792126353/240044805459685/

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 AT 8 PM
GOV’T MULE | MTELUS
MTELUS 59 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal Montreal, QC, Canada H2X 1K5
https://www.facebook.com/events/799557898550712/

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 AT 8 PM
Philip Sayce | Petit Campus | Montréal
Petit Campus 57 Prince-Arthur Est Montreal, QC, Canada H2X 1B4
https://www.facebook.com/events/640045108050654/
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THE BAR SCENE

BISTRO À JOJO 1627 St-Denis, Montreal, Qc
https://www.bistroajojo.com/calendrier
Sunday, August 13 Fred Freedom/La Messe à Jojo –
Monday, August 14 Mick Martel
Tuesday, August 15 Alec McElcheran
Wednesday, August 16 Sabrina/Marc Fecteau Band
Thursday, August 17 Caleb Taylor/Les jeudi d’enfer Jo Hell
Friday, August 18 Jeanne Hery/Mick Martel
Saturday, August 19 Stef Dumont/Mick Martel
Sunday, August 20 Fredy Freedom/La Messe à Jojo –
Monday, August 21 Sabrina
Tuesday, August 22 Mick Martel
Wednesday, August 23 Marc Fecteau Band
Thursday, August 24 Mick Martel/Les jeudi d’enfer Jo Hell
Friday, August 25 Andrée & Jean Millaire/Fredy Freedom
Saturday, August 26 Papa Son’s
Sunday, August 27 A Venir/La Messe à Jojo –
Monday, August 28 Mick Martel
Tuesday, August 29 Fredy Freedom
Wednesday, August 30 Alan Springer/Marc Fecteau Band
Thursday, August 31 Alan Springer/Les jeudi d’enfer Jo Hell

UPSTAIRS’ 1254 MacKay Montreal Qc 514.931.6808 http://upstairsjazz.com/
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT!
THU 31 AUG THE CALEB COLLECTIVE
3 SETS: 7:30PM ($12.50+TX), 8:45PM ($10+TX) & 10PM (FREE)
FRI 01 SEP DAWN TYLER WATSON QUARTET
2 SHOWS: 7:30PM ($16.50+TX) & 9:45PM ($16.50+TX)
THU 14 SEP THE SUGAR DARLINGS
2 SHOWS: 7:30PM ($12.50+TX) & 9:45PM ($12.50+TX)

BRUTOPIA 1219 Rue Crescent Montreal, QC, Canada H3G 2B1 https://www.brutopia.net/
Sunday Aug 13 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Monday Aug 14 Joey’s Happy Hour Monday Madness Trivia
Thursday Aug 17 Jordan Lazare
Friday Aug 18 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Saturday Aug 19 Lyle Odjick
Sunday Aug 20 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Monday Aug 21 Joeys Happy Hour Monday Madness Trivia
Thursday Aug 24 Doc Livingston
Friday Aug 25 Byrd of Prey
Saturday Aug 26 The Wickermen
Sunday Aug 27 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Monday Aug 28 Joey’s Happy Hour Monday Madness Trivia
Thursday Aug  31 Pat Loiselle
Friday Sept 1 Paolo Stante
Saturday Sept 2 Vintage Vibe
Sunday Sept 3 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night

BARFLY 4062A St Laurent Montreal, QC H2W 1Y8 (514) 284-6665 https://www.facebook.com/BarflyMtl/
SUNDAYS: The BARFLY Tradition *BLUE GRASS NIGHT* Hosted by Matt Large & Mike Peetsma

MODAVIE 1, rue Saint-Paul Ouest Vieux-Montréal QC 514 287-9582 http://modavie.com/en/
EVERY NIGHT, AS OF 7PM
MONDAY: Frim Fram (Jazz & Contemporary) Sam Orsini (Jazz & Blues)
TUESDAY: Mark & the Shufflers (Jazz & Blues) Dwane Dixon (Modern Blues)
WEDNESDAY: Jeffrey Simons & Band (Blues & Rock) Dwane Dixon (Modern Blues)
THURSDAY: Jeffrey Simons & Band (Blues & Rock) Salvatore Orsini (Jazz & Blues)
FRIDAY: G.L. Chambers & Band (Blues & Rock) Alexandre Dubuc & Rivo Rabeson (Jazz)
SATURDAY: G.L. Chambers & Band (Blues & Rock) Alexandre Dubuc & Marie-Pier Ethier (Jazz)
SUNDAY: Jean Millaire & Andrée Dupré (Blues & Rock) Dwane Dixon (Modern Blues)
EVERY WEEKEND FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M
SATURDAY: Tevet Sela (Musical Jazz)
SUNDAY: Alex McNally & Band (Jazz)

MARIPOSA…LE CAFÉ 5434 Cote St-Luc rd., Montreal, Quebec H3X 2C5 (514) 699-5951
Réservations requises à l’avance https://www.facebook.com/CafeMariposa/
*limited seating and reservations for dinner required to lock in your spot.
Please reserve with Victor @ 514-699-5951

DIÈSE ONZE Jazz & Restaurant 4115-A rue St Denis (entre Duluth et Rachel) Montreal Qc
Informations et réservations: (514) 223-3543 http://dieseonze.com/
dimanche 13 août KIM RICHARDSON TRIO Kim Richardson – Voix; John Sadowy – piano; Karl Surprenant – contrebasse
Spectacles à 19h et 21h;Entrée: 14$

L’AQUARIUM CAFÉ BAR 2923 Masson Montréal, Qc H1Y 1X5 514.728.6116
https://www.facebook.com/aquarium.c.bar
Juillet et août seront en pause musicale. La programmation de retour en septembre.

THE WHEEL CLUB 3373 Cavendish, Montreal, QC
Hillbilly Night Each and Every Monday @8pm Live From Montreal’s Legendary Wheel Club

SMOKE MEAT PETE 283 1er Rue Île-Perrot, QC, Canada J7V 5A1
https://www.facebook.com/Smoke-Meat-Pete-227070167344264/
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT
Jam Night twice a Week!! Every Sunday 5-9 pm and every Thursday 7-9:30 pm

HOUSE OF JAZZ – LAVAL 1639, Boul. de l’Avenir Laval, QC, Canada H7S 2N5
http://www.houseofjazz.ca/#events
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT
Thu August 17 at 7pm. Snooksta Alston
Fri August 18 at 8pm. Michelle Sweeney
Fri August 25 at 8pm. Michelle Sweeney
Sat August 26 at 6pm. Dano Peace & The Upwright Jazz Band
Thu August 31 at 7pm. Derek Falls
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JAM NIGHTS & OPEN MICS!

SUNDAYS

SUNDAYS 2 PM – 5 PM
Jam au Milieu
LE MILIEU 1251 rue Robin Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 1W8 https://www.facebook.com/cooplemilieu
Les jams à la Coop Le Milieu sont de retour! Ouverts à tous et à toutes! Les débutants et les amateurs sont bienvenu.es, il y aura toujours au moins un.e musicien.ne expérimenté.e sur place pour vous accueillir.
The jams at the Coop Le Milieu are back! Open to all. Beginners and amateurs are welcome, there will always be at least one experienced musician on site to welcome you.
Le Milieu cherche encore des nouveaux-elles ami-es pour s’occuper de l’espace café et atelier. L’implication au Milieu est une belle façon de soutenir votre ruche d’art du quartier et de faire des nouvelles connaissances.
On a surtout besoin des gens disponibles les mardis, mercredis et les jeudis soirs, ainsi que vendredi en journée. D’autres plages horaire sont possibles aussi.
Le Milieu is looking for new friends to take care of the cafe and studio space. Volunteering at Le Milieu is a great way to support your local art hive and meet new people.
We especially need people available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Friday during the day; other time slots are possible as well.

BRUTOPIA 1219 Crescent Montreal QC 514-393-9277 https://www.brutopia.net/

BAR DE COURCELLE
4685 Notre-Dame Ouest Montreal, QC, Canada H4C 1S7
Sign up at 9:30; music at 10
We will have a FULL BACKLINE so, drums, bass, guitar, keys and we have THREE mics! Do you can bring the WHOLE DAMN band! If you play, you get a FREE DRINK?! WOOOO.
https://www.facebook.com/Bar-de-Courcelle-225553864241121/

YE OLDE ORCHARD PUB & GRILL (NDG)
5563 Monkland, Montreal, QC
Jam Night avec Bud Rice | Jam Night hosted by Bud Rice
BIÈRE DOMESTIQUE GRATUIT POUR LES PARTICIPANTS
FREE DOMESTIC BEER FOR PARTICIPANTS
https://www.facebook.com/events/3149213615224539/  from 9PM

MONDAYS

OPEN MIC MONDAYS IN PARC JEANNE-MANCE
TIME: 6pm-10pm every Monday (sign up starts at 6pm performance starts around 6:30)
SET LENGTH: 3 songs or 15 minutes (this includes set up & tear down)
LOCATION: Duluth and esplanade. To get there walk up Duluth from the corner of esplanade. We are situated right across the volley ball fields on Duluth.
EQUIPMENT:
– 1x battery powered Roland cube amp with 2x XLR inputs, 2x 1/4 inch inputs, and 1x aux input (if you’re playing backing tracks from your phone/laptop you must bring your own adapter)
– 1x SM58 mic, XLR cable, and mic stand
– 1x acoustic guitar
– 1x Cajon
– 4x 1/4 cables
Please note *THERE IS NO GENERATOR*
CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR DETAILS!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/331123308273860/

LA RIPAILLE
JOHNNY GUITAR JAM
TOUS LES LUNDIS A 20H
La Ripaille 358 Rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny, QC J6A 2S6
Johnny Guitar, Rick D’Opra, Dave Soucy, Paul Robitaille  vous invite!!
FULL EQUIPED!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3259376151024961&set=a.1733994640229794

TUESDAYS

BARFLY OPEN MIC AT 9:30 PM
Come on down and sing a few songs or just sing along. When you arrive don’t forget to put your name on the list if you would like to play,
Barfly 4062A St Laurent Montreal, QC, Canada H2W 1Y8
https://www.facebook.com/events/1390988454663718/

TURBO HAÜS 2040 rue Saint-Denis Montreal, QC, Canada H2X 1E7
OPEN MIC TUESDAYS AT 8 PM – 11:30 PM
*Sign up at 8pm sharp* The list fills up fast so be sure to show up early to guarantee a spot to play.
– Full Backline: Guitar, keyboard, mics & drums
– 2x songs each band/act
AUG 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/888150362320190/888150488986844/
AUG 22 https://www.facebook.com/events/888150362320190/888150495653510/
AUG 29 https://www.facebook.com/events/888150362320190/888150508986842/

TUESDAYS AT 10 PM – 2 AM
LA MARCHE À CÔTÉ 5043 St-Denis Montreal, QC, Canada H2J 2L9
LES JAMS HARDIS DU MARDI À LA MARCHE À CÔTÉ PRÉSENTENT !…
les JAMS HARDIS sont de retour TOUS LES MARDIS À LA MARCHE À CÔTÉ DE 22H @ 2H ! (OUVERTURE DES PORTES À 21h)
PAS DE COVER À L’ENTRÉE ET PAS DE REPRISES ; AUCUNE COMPÉTITION entre les artistes, les musiciens et les membres du public qui souhaiteraient se prêter au jeu : QUE DES JAMS IMPROVISÉS et nous voulons QUE TOUS et chacun PARTICIPE au à l’expérience au moins UNE FOIS DANS LA SOIRÉE !
Bring your instruments; pass the mic; come to chill and dance : the JAMS HARDIS are back EVERY TUESDAY at LA MARCHE À CÔTÉ FROM 10PM @ 2AM ! (DOORS OPEN AT 9PM)
NO COVER CHARGE AT THE DOOR AND NO COVERS : NO COMPETITION between artists, musicians and members of the public who’d wish to participate in the jams; ONLY IMPROVISED JAMS, WE WANT EVERYONE TO LIVE THE EXPERIENCE at least once during the evening !
AUGUST 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/1333135364215842/1344702079725837/
AUGUST 22 https://www.facebook.com/events/1333135364215842/1344702083059170/
AUGUST 29 https://www.facebook.com/events/1333135364215842/1344702073059171/

BAR BELLA VISTA 2101 rue Jean-Talon Est Montréal Montreal, QC, Canada H2E 1V4
https://www.facebook.com/p/Bar-Bella-Vista-100064085826812/
Les Mardis JamNight avec Matt Rock
20h à Minuit
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=609559184523604&set=pb.100064085826812.-2207520000.

WEDNESDAYS

DUFFY’S BAR 1060 Herron Rd, Dorval QC
Drums and amps are provided!
8PM – 1AM Arrive early and sign up to play!
HOST AUG 16: Graham Chambers
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3707784726214105&set=a.1433186237007310

BENELUX VERDUN 4026 Wellington Verdun, QC, Canada H4G1V3
Les Mercredis Open Mic 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Entrée gratuite! Vous êtes musicien, humoriste, poète ou chanteur? Artiste désirant partager son art en participant à l’Open-mic ?
N’hésitez pas à venir sur place un de ces mercredis, et pour plus d’infos vous pouvez contacter le Musicopratik au 514 769 6515 ou par mail enora@musicopratik.com
2 consommations sont offertes à chaque participant.

L’HÉMISPHÈRE GAUCHE 221 Beaubien est Montreal, QC, Canada H2S1R5
21H-02H Full Backline provided; All skill levels welcome
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1276630493035235/

MERCEDES RESTO LOUNGE CAFE
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057776075011
WEDNESDAYS AT 21H
6715 Jarry EST Montreal, QC, Canada H1P 1W6 (514) 321-5747

THURSDAYS

Mariposa Thursday Open Mic
MARIPOSA…LE CAFÉ 5434 Cote St-Luc rd., Montreal, Quebec H3X 2C5 (514) 699-5951
Réservations requises à l’avance 514-699-5951
Please arrive by 6pm as we draw for names at 6:25 (max 20 performers)
You may bring your own instrument though we do recommend using the house acoustic/ electric guitar. If you own your own mic, please bring it along.
We are NOT a jam room but we do encourage individual performance and can find you an accompanist if necessary. We do not accept pre-recorded tracks of any nature for accompaniment.
www.cafemariposa.ca

Monthly OPEN MIC – JAM Hosted By Leo Lepore at Montreal’s Legendary Wheel Club
WHEEL CLUB 3373 Cavendish, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec (514) 489-3322
2nd Thursday of every month. Amps, mics, keyboard & drum kit provided along with the Wheel’s very own sound man & technical wizard.

L’ORBITE 406 Rue Notre Dame Est Montreal, QC, Canada H2Y 1C8
Jeudi Jam
Kitchen party style jam around the piano at Orbite loft, hosted by stellar musician Antoine Larocque, Arthur Smith, Sylvaine Arnaud and Ewan Macintyre.
Each jam is acoustic and kicks off with a performance from a different guest artist each time.
19h Show; 20h Jam

MICROBRASSERIE CARDINAL BREWING
466 Rue Main, Hudson, QC, Canada J0P 1H0
THURSDAYS AT 7 PM – 10 PM
Monthly Open Mic, hosted by Josée Brault and John Shane
AUGUST 31 https://www.facebook.com/events/864436514838296/864436521504962/
SEPT 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/864436514838296/864436548171626/

THE ATLANTIC PUB & EATERY 36 McDougald St E., Alexandria, ON, (613) 525-1882
Full Backline provided. (Drums, 2 guitar amps, Bass Amp & mics) You’re welcome to bring your own if that’s your preference. Come Early to get your name on the board. 19h-23h
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738723092

FRIDAYS

PHOENIX FRIDAY NIGHTS JAMS
Phoenix Bar / Restaurant Basile, 72 Ste-Anne Street, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal
We are also looking for more hosts and of course looking for more jammers to join in. if interested in hosting please pm me.
Please bring your amps personal mics snare drum or djumbe if you prefer. as well your joyful voices or your dancing feet.

SATURDAYS

The Mayfair Tavern https://www.facebook.com/MayTavern
22 Ave de la Baie-de-Valois, Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada, Quebec
Every Saturday is Jam Night; Hosted by Graham Chambers and the Boys!
10:00 P.M.
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WEEKLY BLUES/SWING DANCE NIGHTS
(SOME HAVE LIVE MUSIC)

SUNDAYS AT 3 PM – 6 PM EDT
Danses Blues dans le parc Lafontaine
(Weather permitting/Par beau temps)
Parc-La Fontaine, Montreal
À la statue de Félix Leclerc
https://www.facebook.com/events/755648556309779/

MONDAYS, BEGINNING JULY 17, 2023 AT 7 PM
Beginner SWING débutant
Pour 6 semaines, venez apprendre les premiers pas du swing
For 6 weeks, come learn the basics of swing dance
Studio 88 Swing 7243 St-Hubert Montreal, QC, Canada H2R2N2
https://www.facebook.com/events/1322839301775187/

TUESDAYS AT 8 PM – 3 AM
Swingin’ Tuesdays with Studio 88-SWING are back!
Les Mardis 88 Swing chez Ernest
Chez Ernest – Comptoir de curiosités 6596 rue St-Hubert Montreal, QC, Canada
Cours gratuit intro au swing à 20h (N.B. Le prix d’entrée à la soirée est de 5$ et est facturé à l’entrée dès 20h donc arrivez d’avance!)
FREE beginner swing class offered at 8PM, evening cost is 5$ and is charged starting at 8PM so arrive early!
AUG 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/500288748581740/500290201914928/
AUG 22 https://www.facebook.com/events/500288748581740/500290148581600/
AUG 29 https://www.facebook.com/events/500288748581740/500290215248260/

TUESDAYS AT 8 PM – 11:45 PM
Les Mardis rock’n’roll avec Dj Tony Be Good et École de danse JiveStudio
Les Enfants du Rock MTL 1550 Avenue Mont Royal Est, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec
20h : un cours d’initiation au Rockabilly Jive pour apprendre les bases et rencontrer de nouveaux danseurs;
20h45 : la piste est à tous ! début de la soirée avec une sélection musicale de Dj Tony Be Good jusqu’à minuit et plus si affinité;
et un bar super accueillant avec des tarifs avantageux pour se rafraichir! L’entrée est de 5$
AUG 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/1310309369808714/1310309469808704/
AUG 22 https://www.facebook.com/events/1310309369808714/1310309449808706/
AUG 29 https://www.facebook.com/events/1310309369808714/1310309513142033/

WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Les Mercredis swing ! Au café La ligne Verte
HORAIRE
19h30 : cours d’initiation au lindy hop
20h30 : orchestre et danse
22h30 : DJ swing et danse
ORCHESTRE Info à venir…
Café La ligne Verte 2531 rue ontario est Montreal, QC, Canada H2K 1W5
AUG 23 https://www.facebook.com/events/819775952547106/
AUG 30 https://www.facebook.com/events/807930160616803/
SEP 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/833215301372403/

WEDNESDAYS AT 8 PM – 11:45 PM
HOCHELA SWING
Taverne Lady Davidson 3400 ontario est Montreal, QC, Canada H1W 1P9
Rendez-vous au Lady Davidson pour une soirée swing. Au menu : un cours d’introduction dès 20h pour apprendre à maîtriser les bases du swing, suivi d’une soirée de danse sociale avec une belle sélection de tounes jazz. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts, que vous soyez une ou un danseur novice, amateur ou avancé.
5$ en argent ou par interac, à la porte.
Tous les mercredis de l’été (annulé le 14 juin, de retour le 21 !).
AUG 16 https://www.facebook.com/events/224681673506504/238729815435023/
AUG 23 https://www.facebook.com/events/224681673506504/238729812101690/
AUG 30 https://www.facebook.com/events/224681673506504/238729782101693/

THURSDAYS AT 7 PM – 2 AM
Chez Ernest – Comptoir de curiosités 6596 rue St-Hubert Montreal, QC, Canada
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 AT 8 PM – 3 AM
Frenchmen Street Fest avec Emily Estrella and the Stardust Stompers
https://www.facebook.com/events/548308867351121/548308874017787/
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 AT 8 PM – 3 AM
Frenchmen Street Fest avec Slim Sandy and the Hillbilly Boppers et DJ Pat White!
https://www.facebook.com/events/249537294458255/
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 AT 8 PM – 3 AM
Frenchmen Street Fest avec Emily Estrella and the Stardust Stompers
https://www.facebook.com/events/548308867351121/548308907351117
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 AT 8 PM – 3 AM
Frenchmen Street Fest avec Sugar Darlings
https://www.facebook.com/events/1212868369313201/

THURSDAYS
Studio 88 Swing – Evolution Swing
Blues Dancing : Summer Classes
Hey everybody!
If you’d like to discover blues as a dance (because blues dancing is as old as the music genre itself), come take our summer classes at the Studio 88 Swing!
Sessions are comprised of 3 classes plus 1 assisted practice, over 4 weeks:
Struttin Blues – June 8th-29th : dance style from the 50s born in Memphis, traditionally danced on Delta blues of medium to fast tempo (think John Lee Hooker)
Piedmont Blues – July 6th-27th : Popular dance style from the early 1920s to 1970s, it comes from the Piedmont plateau, a large region from the US that extend from the East Coast to the Appalaches mountains. Danced on a variety of blues styles, from early acoustic delta blues to Chicago blues.
Texas Shuffle – August : This style was born in Texas, but is danced on a whole variety of Blues music genres, as long as you can hear a clear shuffle rhythm.
Register quickly! We only have limited places!
https://www.qidigo.com/u/Studio-88-Swing/activity/13938/groups

FRIDAYS AT 7:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Downtown Stomp – Danse Sociale
625 Rue Fortune, Montréal, QC H3K 2R9, Canada
Weekly social swing dance event for all ages.
Entrance from the big door on Wellington at the corner of Fortune st.
You can register for the intro-to-swing class + dance at 7:30pm. $20. The cost of the class includes the social dance.
Social dancing only 8:30pm ($10, unless there is a live band which is $20)
AUG 11 https://www.facebook.com/events/466545868890605/466578552220670/
AUG 18 https://www.facebook.com/events/466545868890605/466578592220666/
AUG 25 https://www.facebook.com/events/466545868890605/466578558887336/

SATURDAYS AT 1 PM – 5 PM
Swing l’été 2023
Serres De Verdun
7000 boulv LaSalle Verdun, QC, Canada
Free admission and swing dancing for all.
AUG 19 https://www.facebook.com/events/247297261193897/247298694527087/
SEP 16 https://www.facebook.com/events/247297261193897/247298691193754
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FESTIVALS

TROIS-RIVIÈRES EN BLUES
https://3renblues.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Troisrivieresenblues
24 AU 27 AOÛT 2023

FRIDAY 25 AUGUST 2023
AMPHITHÉÂTRE COGECO – PASSEPORT PAYANT
100, Rue des Draveurs, Trois-Rivières
19h00 Sugar Ray & The Bluetones
20h15 Ana Popovic
21h45 George Thorogood: Bad All Over The World : 50 years of Rock
SATURDAY 26 AUGUST 2023
19h00 JP Soars’ Gypsy Blue with Anne Harris
20h15 Billy Branch & Sons of Blues and Jamiah Rogers
21h45 Burton Cummings and His Band

Jour 1 Jeudi 24 août)
Scène du Centre-ville
18h30 : Shawn McPherson
19h30 : Miss Émilie
21h15 : Toronzo Cannon

Jour 2 (Vendredi 25 août)
Scène du Centre-ville
19h30 : Big Time Lew

MORE TO COME!

WEST ISLAND BLUES FESTIVAL – FESTIVAL DE BLUES DE L’OUEST DE L’ÎLE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 AT 3:30 PM – 11 PM
WIBF à Pointe-Claire
Corner Cartier and Lakeshore in Pointe-Claire
THE CONTRACTORS 15H3O
UPRISING REGGAE 16H45
OLD SOUL 18H15
JUSTIN SALADINO 19H45
THE STONE DOCTORS 21H3O
https://www.facebook.com/events/842027980677513/

LE FESTIVAL BLUES DE JOLIETTE
Du 21 au 23 septembre 2023
Dans les bars et restaurants du centre-ville de Joliette et sur la Place Bourget Nord
https://www.centrevilledejoliette.qc.ca/festival-blues-de-joliette/
MORE TO COME!
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BLUES BAND ALERT! BLUES BAND ALERT! BLUES BAND ALERT!

MONTREAL BLUES SOCIETY “QUEBEC TO MEMPHIS” CONTEST
The Montreal Blues Society is now accepting registrations for the Band category (three or more musicians) for the International Blues Challenge.
The 39th International Blues Challenge (IBC 2024) will be held January 16th through January 20th, 2024 in the Beale Street Historic District in Memphis. Acts sponsored by blues societies from around the world will vie for top spot at the largest gathering of blues musicians in the world.

The contest is open to all Quebec-based acts.
The registration period for the Band category is open from July 1st, 2023 UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 13TH, 2023. Requests to enter once the deadline has passed will be denied. The competition for the Band category will be held Tuesday, September 26th and Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, in Montreal, at Bistro à JoJo, 1627 St-Denis. Time slots will be between 17:00 and 21:00. Acts must be available for the local competition date, and winners must be able to travel to the IBC in Memphis, January 16th through January 20th, 2024. If you can’t make these dates, please do not enter the competition.

Quebec acts have fared well in Memphis in the past, with semi-final appearances by Michael Jerome Browne, Dawn & Paul, and the Justin Saladino Band. The past editions have been particularly fruitful with finalist appearances three years in a row! A second-place finish by the Paul DesLauriers Band in 2016, then a first-place finish for Dawn Tyler Watson and The Ben Racine Band in 2017, Angel Forrest Band on stage with the 8 finalists in 2018 and best guitarist in the solo category for Adam Karch in 2023.

Winning is always nice but even if you don’t bring an award back home, the IBC event week is an experience, perfect for making contacts and connections as it offers seminars, showcases, master classes, film screenings, networking events, book signings, and receptions for blues societies, fans, and professionals.
Register now for the band category!
https://www.bluesmontreal.com/qc-to-memphis
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BLUES SUMMIT 11 SHOWCASE APPLICATION
Applications for showcases at Blues Summit 11 are now open
To submit your application head over to our website. Acts may be solo, duo or band.
Priority will be given to “market ready” artists who have developed a team to assist their touring and career development.
We will continue to accept submissions until Sunday, October 1, 2023 5pm (EST). Selected artists will be contacted on October 10 2023.
Applicants must be available to showcase in Toronto February 9 – 11, 2024 between the hours of 8:00pm-1:00am.
Showcase slots will be 25 minutes total length.
https://torontobluessociety.com/showcase-application/
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