Monday Special Blend
Monday November 23rd, 2015 with Trish and Ka
Hupman Brothers, Chat with Blue Sky Miners, Ilse Van Der Voorn joins us in the studio to share Dutch music, Alana York, Claude Munson

Grievous Angel Gram Parsons Birthday Bash Irene's Pub, Nov. 25th, 8 pm Anders Drerup, Kristine Ste-Pierre, Amanda Rheaume and special guests Fundraiser for the Addiction Research Foundation $20 Advance, $25 at the door https://www.facebook.com/events/811028802347602/ _____________________________________________________________ Ecology Ottawa’s 9th Annual Winter Holiday Eco-Gala Gala dinner featuring former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page speaking about a New Deal for Canadian cities. 6 to 9:30 pm on Thursday Nov. 26th St. Elias Banquet Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave, Ottawa http://ecoott.ca/EcoGala2015 ______________________________________________________________ 100% Possible: Canadians to March for a Future that is 100% Clean by 2050: On the eve of the UN Climate Summit in Paris, thousands of Canadians will march to Parliament Hill to urge the new government to take strong action on climate change and get Canada to 100% clean by 2050. A diverse coalition has come together for 100% Possible: Marching for Climate Solutions and Justice. The Ottawa event will take place as millions march in over 1700 cities around the World. Marchers will be encouraged to wear green, dress up, make banners, or build renewable energy floats. The march will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 29th at Ottawa City Hall and will end on Parliament Hill. ___________________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/events/979103165465028/ North Easton runs a monthly singer-songwriter evening, as part of Ottawa Regional Writers Group. This is session 13. Register ahead for your chance to perform your song. Sandy Hill Park and Community Centre 250 Somerset Street East, Ottawa, Ontario Tuesday, Nov. 24th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. ___________________________________________________________ ORE - the Ottawa Resettlement Effort - is a group of 10 families who have decided to sponsor a refugee family to resettle in Ottawa Music for Change: Benefit Concert for Syrian Refugees https://ottawaresettlementeffort.wordpress.com/ Featuring an all-star cast of local folk and bluegrass bands, contribute to a great cause while also enjoying the musical stylings from: Erin Saoirse Adair Ottawa folk / pop web: http://music.cbc.ca/#!/artists/Erin-Saoirse-Adair The Monroe Sisters Ottawa bluegrass web: http://themonroesisters.weebly.com/ Maple Hill Ottawa bluegrass web: http://www.maplehillbluegrass.com/ Amanda Lowe Music Ottawa folk / pop web: https://soundcloud.com/mandaa-lowe 8pm, $15 cover @ Pressed, 750 Gladstone Avenue ___________________________________________________________ We invite you to join us Thursday November 26th for the folk and rock edition of Tomorrow's Grind: A Collective Showcase. This will be a tribute to the Daily Grind we all love and miss and a benefit to assist those affected by the recent Somerset fire. LIVE on Elgin has graciously donated their event for this special fundraiser featuring an art auction and local musical talent - including the Minor 9's Thursday, November 26at 7:00pm - 2:00am LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P1L7 _________________________________________________________ Folkrum will bring together local musicians, audiences, and community groups for a 3-day musical showcase from Friday November 27 to Sunday November 29. The event will showcase a variety of local talent and activities to suit all age groups and tastes, including: • The Split • John Geggie and Roddy Ellias • Big Balade • Harea Band • Chantal Hackett and Singhouse Studios • Capital Strings Collective • Suzuki Music Kids • Jack Pine • Kristine St. Pierre In addition to a full range of musical programming—from pop, folk, blues and roots to jazz, world, and classical—Folkrum will also host a range of creative and participatory activities for music lovers, local youth, seniors, and other community groups. Day time programming will be free until 7 p.m. Only 100 seats are available for evening performances. Tickets are $20 per night, available online or at the door if tickets remain. The full schedule and tickets are available at www.folkrum.com. Location - If you're having trouble locating the venue at 21 Selkirk in Vanier on the map, you enter right beside the Beer Store from the parking lot. https://www.facebook.com/events/1655071038083218/