ERIN COSTELO:
From Halifax, Erin is an accomplished vocalist, musician, arranger and now, producer. Her new disc, We Can Get Over conveys her love of old soul, 60s vocal groups and classic arrangements. She is performing at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on Wednesday, June 27.
OTTAWA ROCK CAMP FOR GIRLS
Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls (ORC4G) is a non-profit 3-day musical camp that has been held annually in Ottawa since 2006. It takes place on Wednesday, June 26 at the Rainbow Bistro. We will be speaking with members of Toronto's Courage My Love. If you like grrrl rock, you'll love their new EP, Becoming. They have launched a video series online with a new episode loaded every Friday night. Also on the roster are Ottawa's Doll, Silvergun and Spleen and Mandroid Echostar.
I will have a pair of tickets to give away. Tune in to win! (Keep this number handy: 613-562-5967)
FEATURED ARTISTS:
- Kevin Breit will be performing at JazzFest on June 27. Long time member of Sisters Euclid and session musician to top artists like Molly Johnson, Holly Cole, Harry Manx, Norah Jones, he has a new CD, Field Recording involving the Upper York Mandolin Orchestra. Not to be missed!
- Jon Davis - CD Release (Open Shore) at the Branch in Kemptville on June 27. After life threatening head injury, Jon's songwriting touches on hope and the power of human emotion.
- Also going on this weekend is the Ottawa Explosion featuring the city's finest underground, bands. Tons of bands at many venues. Check the website for details.
Join us on-air today at 5 pm on 89.1 FM in Ottawa or on-line at CHUO.fm.