Marching with the blues

Alan Marsden and TJ Wheeler

Since 1990, TJ Wheeler has been bringing blues to the schools in the US and across the globe. Inspired by his Hope, Heroes and the Blues program, the Ottawa RBC Bluesfest has been engaging budding musicians through a not-for-profit residency program in local schools for 18 years.  That's how our beloved festival gives back to the community.

This year, more than 20 professional artists/educators are visiting 24 area schools during a 10-day program that will run through to March 11. TJ Wheeler will be part of the artist delegation along with an a-list of local artists.  TJ will be in the CHUO studio this week to regale us with his lore along with Alan Marsden, the Ottawa Blues In Schools program coordinator and artist.

There is a lot going on in town over the next few days. It's one of the busiest weekends of the year so far. Must be due to the longer days. (Have you noticed? I have!)  I will do my best to spin most of the following:

• Winchester Warm with Eamon McGrath and Lake Forest (Pressed Cafe, March 4)
• The Jivewires with Blast From The Sun (at Live on Elgin, March 4)
• David Francey (at NAC, March 4)
• Radio Radio with Alex Silas and the Subterraneans (at Ritual March 4)
• Amos The Transparent with Lost Cousin (at The Blacksheep, March 5)
• Charlotte Cornfield (at Pressed, March 5)
• Moonfruits (at The Branch, March 10)

Tune in at 5 pm today! Find us at 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. You can also find us 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

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