Paul Reddick is a JUNO winning bluesman and the Sidemen are a legendary blues outfit. Together, the Canadian musicians have kept the spirit of classic blues alive and have helped the genre evolve into contemporary times.  Formed in Toronto in 1990, they don't perform together that often anymore. So it'll be a very special treat for us all as they take the stage at Irene's tonight.  But first, we'll be hosting Paul live in our CHUO studio at 5 pm.

Ian Foster's latest album Sleeper Years was released just last year. It was the culmination of several years writing and it features contributions from notable east coast Canadian artists The Fortunate Ones and Jerry Stamp.  Catch the Newfoundlander song writer/storyteller at the Almonte Celtfest on July 7.

We'll also feature bands appearing at Ottawa Jazz Festival this weekend. And I have a couple more surprises in store for you!  Tune in! You can here us on Friday from 5 to 6 pm in Ottawa on CHUO at 89.1 on your FM dial. You can also tune in remotely on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.

anne-marie
Host/Producer, Hop The Fence
Fridays @ 5
CHUO 89.1 Ottawa

www.hopthefence.ca
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In the CHUO studio with us this week at 5 pm:  After being a regular anthem singer for 5 years at the Ottawa Senators games, Ottawa's own Krista Jane is now set to release her first EP titled, Tomorrow. To celebrate its release, she will perform a live show at the Mercury Lounge on Thursday June 28, 2018.  Details and tickets here: kristajanesings.com/

I've also received lots of great new material from Canadian artists. Here's a taste of what I'll be spinning:

• Montreal-based Jess Hart launched her second album “Sex & Bureaucracy” earlier this month. Hart experiments with a fusion of electronic music and alternative rock to produce a unique modern sound just in time for your summer playlist.
• Montreal duo Folly & The Hunter have returned from hiatus with Awake, full of energy, and polished, sophisticated, cinematic indie-pop.  See them at Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown, June 23.
• Brock Zeman will be playing at The Black Irish Pub on June 18th.  This will be a split bill with Rod Picott, a singer/songwriter from Nashville TN widely respected throughout the roots/americana world. Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm - PWYC.

If you are a Canadian independent artist with new material or an upcoming gig in town, get in touch with me so I can spread the word.  Use the Contact page on this site.

Tune in! You can here us on Friday from 5 to 6 pm in Ottawa on CHUO at 89.1 on your FM dial. You can also tune in remotely on iTunes radio under College stations and on #943 on Rogers HD.

anne-marie
Host/Producer, Hop The Fence
Fridays @ 5
CHUO 89.1 Ottawa

www.hopthefence.ca
Twitter and Instagram: hopthefenceCHUO
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopthefence