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Baba & Da Boyz -- POSTPONED!!

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Montgomery Scotch Lounge, 750 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, 613-230-6287

Update Apr 26: Sorry!!! Have to postpone this gig. If you have already reserved, please call 613-230-6287 after 5 PM to change your plans. Thank you for your support just the same. We'll do it again another time!

~~~ Happy to be back to the warm cozy MSL venue. But seeing as it is 'cozy,' you should reserve your table. You can do so via https://montgomeryscotchlounge.com/reserve/ or (613) 230 6287. There are two sets of music. You can book for one set or the other, but if you are booking for the full show, make sure to book two reservations. A cover of $15 will be added to your bill for the music (whether you stay for one set or two).

See band and individual bios here: https://montgomeryscotchlounge.com/event/baba-da-boyz/

BABA & DA BOYZ: Betty Ann - vocals: Devon Woods - reeds and winds: David Miller - keys and vocals: Charles Shadeed - double bass; David Finlayson - drums and percussion.

Montgomery Scotch Lounge - more than just scotch! And food, too.

Grey Jazz Veterans House Fundraiser

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Westboro Legion Branch 480, 389 Richmond Road, Westboro, 613-725-3475

Dinner & a show! Fundraiser in support of veterans experiencing homelessness nationwide. https://www.veteranshousecanada.ca

Doors open at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm. -- Dinner preference confirmed upon ticket purchase. (Choice of chicken or stuffed portobello mushrooms). Music at 7:30pm, provided by the Grey Jazz Big Band (veteran RCMP and CAF members).

Tickets $80 each (which includes a $50 donation for the fundraiser). Tickets can be purchased via e-transfer to Dougcody@hotmail.com Please put VHANDY in the message (to indicate Veterans House and Andy after the veteran to whom this House is dedicated). Call Doug at 613-722-8859 for more information.

Don't Call Her Betty

Festival Japan, 149 Kent St, Ottawa, 613 234-1224

We'll be the host band for the Jazzworks monthly jam. We will play the opening set of 45 minutes (7:30-8:15) and then turn the stage over to jammers (until 10:30). Great food, drink specials, appetizer specials, fun variety of music. $10 / $5 cover (General Admission / Jazzworks Friends). All proceeds to support JazzWorks education and events -- ones such as this jam! Free street parking after 6 PM. Impark $6 evening flat rate at Kent & Albert.

Don't Call Her Betty: Betty Ann Bryanton - vocals; Allan Silburt - violin, guitar, vocals; David Somppi - keyboard; Brendan Gawn - double bass.

Apr5

GJBB at the Swing Dance Society!

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St. Joseph’s Parish basement, 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa

Live Band Nights ― $20-30 (sliding scale) cash/square (*Feel free to pay more if you're willing/able) -- which includes a 1-hour introductory class of swing dancing at 7:45 PM.

No scents please. More info here: https://www.swingottawa.ca/home St-Joseph's Parish - 174 Wilbrod St. (corner of Laurier/Cumberland/Wilbrod)

Mar21

Nodding Aquaintances

Festival Japan, 149 Kent St, Ottawa

We will be the host band for the February Jazzworks jam. We will play the opening set of 45 minutes (7:30-8:15) and then turn the stage over to jammers (until 10:30). Great food, drink specials, appetizer specials, fun variety of music. $10 / $5 cover (General Admission / Jazzworks Friends). All proceeds to support JazzWorks education and events -- ones such as this jam! Free street parking after 6 PM. Impark $6 evening flat rate at Kent & Albert.

The Nodding Acquaintances: Betty Ann Bryanton - vocals Ian Schwartz - alto sax Jaime Posen - keyboard Etienne Renard - bass Gilles Gaudet - drums

Special Event: Valentine's Dinner & Show

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Festival Japan, 149 Kent St, Ottawa, 613 234-1224

Valentines Dinner & Show! *Advance $50 pp / Door $60 pp (if spots available)

Advance pricing, $50 per person: $15 DEPOSIT: reserves your spot for dinner and show (payable via e-transfer or EventBrite; details below) $35 BALANCE*: payable that evening.

Door pricing, $60 per person*.

DINNER: a 3-course set table d'hote. Your choice of chicken, beef, or salmon (to be pre-selected at time of reservation via bettyann@bettyannbryanton.com).

SHOW: two sets of live jazz and some surprises between sets. Songs of love lost, love scorned, love found - something for everyone!

Music by the ST. VALENTINE'S: Betty Ann Bryanton - vocals; Devon Woods - reeds and winds; David Miller - keys and vocals; Charles Shadeed - bass; David Finlayson - drums and percussion.

  • Pricing does not include taxes or beverages. House wine and beer specials will be available.

TICKETS or QUESTIONS: Contact Betty Ann (bettyann@bettyannbryanton.com).

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Advance $50 / Door $60 - Advance $15 deposit reserves the advance package pricing. Balance to be paid that evening.

Dec13

Betty Ann with the Glebop Jazz Trio

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Glebe Central Pub, 779 Bank St (between Second & Third), Ottawa

Glebop: John Haysom - trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn; Bert Waslander - keyboard; Cory Parsons - electric bass.

Looking forward to playing with this long-standing trio! No cover, great atmosphere, cozy environment aka 'be sure to reserve your seat!' You can do that by calling 613-235-2624.

Oct28

DON’T CALL HER BETTY at Greg Kelly’s Tunes After Noon

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Moose McGuire's Hunt Club, 3320 McCarthy Road, Ottawa

DON'T CALL HER BETTY takes the stage at the main act at Greg Kelly's Tunes After Noon weekly event (a pass-the-hat event). After Greg warmly welcomes us all in, DCHB will do the opening set and then there is an open mic until 4 pm. A truly enjoyable afternoon! No door cover. Lots of free parking. Great food and drink, great venue, and awesome band!

DON’T CALL HER BETTY: Betty Ann Bryanton - vocals, ukulele; Allan Silburt - violin, guitar, vocals; David Somppi - piano, vocals; Brendan Gawn - double bass.

Greg Kelly's Tunes After Noon - every Saturday 1-4 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/1337984033807805/1337984057141136/

Lake Effect Trio

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*House Concert: Details upon request only*

LAKE EFFECT TRIO: Betty Ann Bryanton - vocals, ukulele Allan Silburt - vocals, violin, guitar Doug Slone - piano, accordian

We will participatie in the musical programme for the Harmelodic Music Club’s opening Fall meeting.

The evening starts with a short welcome, a wee bit of business, then it turns over to the music programme, then to some light refreshments & social time. There will be 2 performing groups, offering about 20 minutes music each. DETAILS ONLY PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Email me.