JW-Jones, will be Ottawa's next "over night sensation".  I just love that expression! JW-Jones has released eight albums, toured extensively around the world over the past 15 years, has been nominated and won numerous awards and received kudos from the likes of Dan Akroyd. Yet, right now, it seems his career is about to explode!  If you don't know him, you will very soon and you'll wonder where he's been all your life.  JW-Jones's latest disc, Belmont Boulevard, has been picked up by legendary San Francisco-based blues label, Blind Pig Records. There's something new and exciting about this one. JW is in Ottawa this weekend to present it to his hometown at the Rainbow Bistro Saturday night. But first, tune in this Friday at 5 pm as he joins me in conversation on CHUO at 89.1 FM.

We'll also spin some brand new Rich Aucoin (coming to House of Targ next week) and we'll cover Ottawa's "longest-running and least shady" country music festival, the 8th annual O-Town Hoedown.

Don't miss it! Tune in at 89.1 fm in Ottawa, online at chuo.fm or on iTunes radio.

anne-marie
 

According to an entry on Wikipedia, a hydrothermal vent is a fissure in the planet's surface from which geothermally heated water emerges. That reminds me of my days in Banff and our late night off-road romps through random hot water springs. It was all fun and games until the RCMP found us.  But I digress..

All you need to know about Hydrothermal Vents is that they are a musical duo out of Montreal who are creating fun and very original, neo-new-wave dance rhythms. They are John Tielli (formerly of Clark the Band and Metal Kites) and Tessa Kautzman (a solo artist in her own right).  Together, they are destined for Canadian indie-pop stardom!  Well, suffice to say, they will seduce, entertain and charm the rings right off your ears and the shoes off your feet.

They are set to perform live in CHUO studio at 5 pm today. Later, catch them at Ottawa's newest hot spot, House of Targ.

Tune in at 89.1 FM in Ottawa or on-line at CHUO.FM.

xox