WHERE IT’S AT (MONTREAL EDITION)

Here’s Where It’s At (Montreal Edition) live blues/roots for the week starting September 17 (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 17 septembre (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!)

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/

MONDAY SEPT 18 AT 10 PM
Andy Hamz N Friendz
I’ll be playing a 45 min solo set followed by a 45 minute set accompanied by my buddies Naz, Andy and Austin.
Bar de Courcelle 4685 Notre-Dame Ouest Montreal, QC, Canada H4C 1S7
https://www.facebook.com/events/862810664762632/

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/

TUESDAY SEPT 19 AT 8 PM
Montréal Bluegrass League soirée concert + Jam
Tous niveaux bienvenus, amenez vos guitares, banjos, mandolines, violons, contrebasses, dobros. 10$ à la porte.
Café La ligne Verte 2531 rue Ontario est Montreal, QC, Canada H2K 1W5
https://www.facebook.com/events/323896056697952/

WEDNESDAYS/MERCREDIS
Resto Bar Brasse Rires Présente:
LES BLUES DU MERCREDI SOIR AVEC CARL TREMBLAY
Entrée gratuite
Resto Bar Brasse Rires 1790 Boul Des Laurentides Laval, QC, Canada H7M 2P6
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=316174317600063&set=a.170916538792509

WEDNESDAY SEPT 20 AT 10 PM
Frisco Lee & The Golden Gate
Erik “Furious Fingers” Fines on Bass; Patrick “Lazer Fingers” Kilcullen on Keys; Freddy “Skin Smacker” Poulin on Drums
Two sets of 45 minutes, from 10:00 to 12:30
Bar de Courcelle 4685 Notre-Dame Ouest Montreal, QC, Canada H4C 1S7
https://www.facebook.com/events/3528250377463712/

FRIDAY SEPT 22 AT 7:30 PM
Les Deux Toxons – lancement de 3 nouveaux vidéoclips avec une performance sur scène.
LES DEUX TOXONS : André Bisson : voix, B-3; George Papafilys : guitare, voix
Café La ligne Verte 2531 rue Ontario est Montreal, QC, Canada H2K 1W5
https://www.facebook.com/events/853712993027589/

FRIDAY SEPT 22 AT 8:30 PM
Dawn Tyler Watson with The Ben Racine Band
Cabaret Guy-Aubert
150, rue Notre-Dame Est
Victoriaville (Québec) G6P 3Z6
https://www.facebook.com/events/1308449796681195/

SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 2023 AT 7 PM
ERIC CLAPTON’S CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL 2023
Joe Bonamassa, Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Clark Jr, Sheryl Crow, Jerry Douglas, Jakob Dylan, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, Marcus King, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Bros. Landreth, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal, John Mayer Trio, John McLaughlin, Keb’ Mo’, Ariel Posen, Robert Randolph, Santana, Stephen Stills, Molly Tuttle, Jimmie Vaughan, ZZ Top and many more.
Though not everyone on the roster will repeat over the weekend, Clapton will perform both nights.
Can’t get to L.A.? No problem. Music fans can purchase the Festival PPV for $24.99 per day or a special two-day price of $39.99, where available. (After spending some time with a bot named Deborah XXXX Shaw/Rogers hasn’t confirmed the $39.99 2-night special)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551224810028
https://crossroadsguitarfestival.com/

SATURDAY SEPT 23 AT 10 PM
Cherry Garcia Band
$10 at the door
La Marche à côté 5043 St-Denis Montreal, QC, Canada H2J 2L9
https://www.facebook.com/events/143786588771080/

SATURDAY SEPT 23 AT 8 PM
EPIC SHOW a double bill featuring The Last of the Duke Street Kings
Special guests 19th Nervous Breakdown Rolling Stones Tribute Band will be coming in from New York to knock your socks off.
Tickets $30 in advance; $40 at the door
The Wheel Club 3373 Cavendish Montreal, QC, Canada H4B 2L7
https://www.facebook.com/events/1220905105284051/

SATURDAY SEPT 23 AT 7 PM
Less Than 4
Kirkland Resto-Bar 3874 Saint Charles Pierrefonds-Roxboro, QC, Canada H9H3C6
https://www.facebook.com/events/123183360801010/

SATURDAY SEPT 23 AT 9 PM
Derek Falls Band
Resto Bar Brasse Rires 1790 Boul Des Laurentides Laval, QC, Canada H7M 2P6
Billets $25.00
https://www.facebook.com/events/6247005748743516/

SUNDAY SEPT 24 AT 1 PM
CHATEAUGRASS BLUEGRASS JAM
Civitan Hall, 3 rue Paul-Hallé, Chateauguay, QC J6K 3L4
2:00 pm – 5:00pm – The Bluegrass Jam Circle.
All levels of players are welcome. The afternoon is also a good time to chat, visit and catch up.
5:30pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner break
A meal will be served, at a reasonable price.
6:30 – 11:00 pm – Open stage
Sign up for a spot, or take a seat for the evening to enjoy the performances. Musicians can sign up for a half hour spot as a band, as a pick-up band, or as a solo performer (solo performers should feel free to ask any of the other musicians to back them up).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1648827945616740/

SUNDAY SEPT 24 AT 3 PM
Paul Arthur Band
Lola’s Pub and Grub 616 Pitt St, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R8
Phone: (613) 936-9898
(on the patio if the weather is good, inside if not)
https://www.facebook.com/events/290545726949629

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, SEPTEMBER 25 https://www.facebook.com/events/240044792126353/240044805459685/

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 AT 5 PM
QUÉBEC À MEMPHIS POUR L’INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 2024
Come and experience some of the best Blues groups here in Quebec at Bistro à Jojo as they compete to win a spot at the IBCs in Memphis!
Mike DeWay
Cliff Stevens
The Associates
The Sugar Darlings
Justin Saladino Band
Durham County Poets
West DeVille
3 Finalists will compete Oct 3, 2023
BISTRO À JOJO 1627 St-Denis, Montreal, Qc
https://www.facebook.com/events/612984067464109/

SATURDAY SEPT 30 AT 2 PM – 11 PM
CHATEAUGRASS BLUEGRASS JAM
Civitan Hall, 3 rue Paul-Hallé, Chateauguay, QC J6K 3L4
2:00 pm – 5:00pm – The Bluegrass Jam Circle.
All levels of players are welcome. The afternoon is also a good time to chat, visit and catch up.
5:30pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner break
A meal will be served, at a reasonable price.
6:30 – 11:00 pm – Open stage
Sign up for a spot, or take a seat for the evening to enjoy the performances. Musicians can sign up for a half hour spot as a band, as a pick-up band, or as a solo performer (solo performers should feel free to ask any of the other musicians to back them up).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1648827945616740/

SUNDAY OCT 8 AT 6 PM
Montréal MEGA JAM
5e Édition du FESTIVAL DES MUSICIENS ET MUSICIENNES BLUES DE MONTRÉAL
Admission: 20$; Réservations: (450) 669-3000
HOUSE OF JAZZ – LAVAL 1639, Boul. de l’Avenir Laval, QC, Canada H7S 2N5
https://www.facebook.com/events/1039237967090863/
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THE BAR SCENE

BISTRO À JOJO 1627 St-Denis, Montreal, Qc
https://www.bistroajojo.com/calendrier
Sunday, September 17 La Messe à Jojo –
Monday, September 18 Jeanne Hery
Tuesday, September 19 Sabrina
Wednesday, September 20 Fredy Freedom/Marc Fecteau Band
Thursday, September 21 Sabrina/Jo Hell
Friday, September 22 Caleb Taylor/Fredy Freedom Band
Saturday, September 23 Jo Hell/Fredy Freedom Band
Sunday, September 24 Fredy Freedom/La Messe à Jojo –
Monday, September 25 Caleb Taylor
Tuesday, September 26 Jeanne Hery
Wednesday, September 27 Leona Ocean/Marc Fecteau Band
Thursday, September 28 Andrée & Jean Millaire/Jo Hell
Friday, September 29 Alan Springer/Unkle Groove
Saturday, September 30 Alan Springer/Jo Hell Band
Sunday, October 1 A Venir/La Messe à Jojo –

UPSTAIRS’ 1254 MacKay Montreal Qc 514.931.6808 http://upstairsjazz.com/
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT!
JUSTIN TIME 40TH ANNIVERSARY
THU 28 SEP KIM RICHARDSON
2 SHOWS: 7:30PM ($17.50+TX) & 9:45PM ($17.50+TX)

BRUTOPIA 1219 Rue Crescent Montreal, QC, Canada H3G 2B1 https://www.brutopia.net/
Sunday Sept 17 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Monday Sept 18 Joey’s Happy Hour Monday Trivia
Thursday Sept 21 Zach Oskerdal
Friday Sept 22 Brain Salad Surgery
Saturday Sept 23 Purple Seed
Sunday Sept 24 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Monday Sept 25 Joey’s Happy Hour Monday Madness Trivia
Thursday Sept 28 Lauryn Macfarlane
Friday Sept 29 Queen Street
Saturday Sept 30 The Wickermen
Sunday Oct 1 Zach’s Open Mic Jam Night
Monday Oct 2 Mel’s Happy Hour Monday Madness Trivia

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
FRIDAY SEPT 22 AT 6:30 PM
Posa Blue
$15
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160569098091418&set=a.435050446417

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 17 sep DAWN TYLER WATSON TRIO Dawn Tyler Watson – 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
Samedi 23 septembre 2023 Hal Cole Quintet (Jazz manouche)
https://www.facebook.com/events/165134796535290/
Samedi 30 septembre 2023 Endrick (Folk/blues)
https://www.facebook.com/events/753728549886543/
Samedi 7 octobre 2023 RIOT (Blues/folk) www.riotdevils.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/676741127200752/
Samedi 14 octobre 2023 Stevancy (Rock/Pop/Blues)
STEVANCY DUO, composé de la chanteuse Nancy Desmarais et du guitariste-chanteur, Steve Archambault https://www.facebook.com/events/953476489043111/
Samedi 21 octobre 2023 Pat Loiselle (Blues)
https://www.facebook.com/events/855299806016107/

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
Fri September 22 at 8pm. Derek Falls
Sat September 23 at 8pm. Michelle Sweeney
Sat September 30 at 8pm. Michelle Sweeney
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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

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/
WE WANT TO MAKE OPEN MIC IN THE PARK LEGIT FOR NEXT YEAR! We will start collecting signatures for a petition to make Open Mic in the Park Legit in the eyes of the city. We plan on sending the list of signatures to our local municipal representative to show proof that a great amount of locals are supporting this initiative and would like it to continue. That way, we might get a permit for next year and be able to crank up the volume of our speakers. If you’re able to come out next week to sign the petition, that would mean a great deal to us.

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

SEAN “CAT” ELLIOTT’S WEEKLY SWEET & SULTRY BLUES JAM SESSION
Tuesdays from 7 pm-9:30 starting September 12. Acoustic players are very welcome!!
Featuring Guest Hosts David Lines & Pat Loiselle
Bar MajesThé Sous-sol 1, 2077 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa Montreal, QC H3A 2M3
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159160277506529&set=a.153715201528

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 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 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

TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM – 10 PM
LADY J JAM NIGHT ( CAPE COD 2ND FLOOR ) GUEST HOST CALEB
160 Rue Ste-Anne, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X, Canada

WEDNESDAYS

DUFFY’S BAR 1060 Herron Rd, Dorval QC
Drums and amps are provided!
8PM – 1AM Arrive early and sign up to play!
WED SEP 27 HOST: Cliff Stevens
https://www.facebook.com/events/2309000462617010/

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
SEPT 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/864436514838296/864436548171626/
OCT 26 https://www.facebook.com/events/864436514838296/864436554838292/
NOV 30 https://www.facebook.com/events/864436514838296/864436538171627/

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)

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/

MONDAYS AT 8:15 PM – 11:30 PM
Swing Lapin Lundi
La Cenne 7755 boulevard Saint-Laurent, suite 300 Montreal, QC, H2R 1X1
Join us for an evening of swing music and dance every Monday
8:15-9pm – All levels class/un cours tous niveaux
9-11:30pm – DJ’d Social Dancing/danse sociale avec DJ’s
$5 cash or interac, at the door for just the dance, $10 with the class.
Joignez-vous à nous pour une soirée de musique et de danse swing chaque lundi
Schedule:
September 4 – Collegiate Shag Workshop w/ Azi and Bridget
SEP 18 https://www.facebook.com/events/6492607570829628/6540425979381120/
SEP 25 https://www.facebook.com/events/6492607570829628/6540425976047787/
OCT 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/6492607570829628/6540425976047787/

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!
SEPT 19 https://www.facebook.com/events/500288748581740/500290211914927/
SEPT 26 https://www.facebook.com/events/500288748581740/500290228581592/
OCT 3 https://www.facebook.com/events/500288748581740/500290188581596/

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$
SEP 19 https://www.facebook.com/events/1310309369808714/1310309536475364/
SEPT 26 https://www.facebook.com/events/1310309369808714/1310309466475371/
OCT 3 https://www.facebook.com/events/1310309369808714/1310309523142032/

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
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 AT 7:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Les Mercredis swing ! Chris Hunter et Les Esprits de la Musique
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 !).
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, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 AT 8 PM – 3 AM
Frenchmen Street Fest avec Sugar Darlings
https://www.facebook.com/events/1212868369313201/

FRIDAYS AT 7:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Downtown Stomp – Danse Sociale
NEW LOCATION: 1956 rue Frontenac (en face du métro Frontenac, Centre-sud)
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)
SEP 22 https://www.facebook.com/events/466545868890605/597726975772493/
SEP 29 https://www.facebook.com/events/466545868890605/597726955772495/

SATURDAY SEPT 23 AT 7:15 PM
Cours de base de Swing (venez essayer cette danse GRATIS!!! pas besoin de venir accompagné)
Comme Try Swing dancing for FREE (no need to bring a partner)
Studio 88 Swing
Espace 215 215 Jean-Talon Ouest 3iem Étage Montreal, QC, Canada H2R 2X6
After the class there will be a LIVE band event with JAZZ HOT and you can stick around, that event is 20$ or 15$ pre-sale (again the CLASS is FREE no need for event tickets to do the class! just show up!!!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/269677232662169/

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.
SEP 16 https://www.facebook.com/events/247297261193897/247298691193754
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FESTIVALS

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/
JEUDI 21 SEPTEMBRE 2023
18 H 30, PAUL ARTHUR (duo)
Bistro La Belle Excuse
524, rue Saint-Viateur, 450 756-0118
19 H, NIGHT TRAIN ll (David Lines, piano; Dom Hemalas, drums)
Le Bing
372, rue Notre-Dame, 450 752-8823
20 H, PAT LOISELLE (duo)
Le C.A. Resto Traiteur
434, boul. Manseau 450 394-5880
20H, CINNAMON & THE SILVER BOYS BLUES BAND
Restaurant Centre-ville
425, rue Notre-Dame, 450 752-4050
20 H, THE RAMBLERS
Sim’s Irish Pub
467, rue Notre-Dame, 450 867-7467
21 H, ÉLIZABETH BLOUIN-BRATHWAITE
Brasserie artisanale Albion
408, boulevard Manseau, 450 759-7482

VENDREDI 22 SEPTEMBRE 2023
12 H, ELIZABETH BLOUIN-BRATHWAITE (trio)
Place Bourget Nord
Spectacle intime extérieur
19 H, MIKE DEWAY
Le Bing
372, rue Notre-Dame, 450 752-8823
20H, ELIZABETH BLOUIN-BRATHWAITE
Restaurant Centre-ville
425, rue Notre-Dame, 450 752-4050
20 H, JIM ZELLER
Sim’s Irish Pub
467, rue Notre-Dame, 450 867-7467
22H, THE RAMBLERS
Bar chez Philippe
544, rue Notre-Dame, 450 753-5935

SAMEDI 23 SEPTEMBRE 2023
12 H, CINNAMON & THE SILVER BOYS BLUES BAND
Place Bourget Nord
Spectacle intime extérieur
20 H, ARTISTE À CONFIRMER
Le C.A Resto Traiteur
434, boulevard Manseau, 450 394-5880
20 H, ELIZABETH BLOUIN-BRATHWAITE BAND
Restaurant Centre-ville
425, rue Notre-Dame, 450 752-4050
20 H, FILIO ET CAYA
Sim’s Irish Pub
467, rue Notre-Dame, 450 867-7467
21 H 30, ALE N’ BLUES
Brasserie artisanale Albion
408, boulevard Manseau, 450 759-7482
22H, THE RAMBLERS
Bar chez Philippe
544, rue Notre-Dame, 450 753-5935
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BLUES BAND ALERT! BLUES BAND ALERT! BLUES BAND ALERT!

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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