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BIG CHILL are back at the Atomic Rooster this Saturday June 29th from 4:00pm -8:00pm.  Come and join us for a pre Canada day celebration.
Also Big Chill are proud to introduce new Keyboard player, Terry Nicol and new drummer Aaron Reed into the band. These two fine musicians bring a wealth of talent and experience into the band.

Look forward to seeing you at the Party

NO COVER for this Event

Come Join BIG CHILL
support the
Fundraiser for Westboro Citizens for Appropriate Development
(aka: the folks who fought the Fendor high-rise development)

Post Halloween Party

Friday, 2 November 2012
Westboro Legion Hall
389 Richmond Road
Doors open 7 PM
Live Music at 8 PM with Big Chill

Cash Bar.  Snack Table. Prizes.
Award for best costume on the theme "Monster Development"

$25 at the door, or on-line at http://appropriate-development.org/site/scary.html

BLUES CHALLENGE 2012

Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis 2012
Local Blues Band Competition
Finals:  Friday, September 21, 2012

WINNER:  FIREBELLY

2nd place:  BIG CHILL

Last night (Sept 21st) at the Ottawa Blues Society (OBS) Road To Memphis local Blues Challenge competition finals, volunteer judges Bruce Boucher (Kingston Blues Society), Irene Ippersiel (Montreal Blues Society) and Lynn Saxberg (Ottawa Citizen) chose Firebelly to represent the Ottawa Blues Society in the Blues Foundation’s 29th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
January 29 – February 2, 2013.

Four bands competed:
  -The Joe Gaspar Band
-  Big Chill
-  Firebelly
- Three Times Lucky.

Entries were judged in five categories – blues content, vocal talent, instrumental talent, originality and stage presence – using the scoring criteria provided by the Blues Foundation.

Cover charges and raffle fundraising provide support for travel and accommodation expenses for the winning OBS representatives. Nearly $4,000 has been raised to date and a final fundraising event is being planned for later this fall.

 












Firebelly is a modern blues outfit dedicated to fostering Blues and Roots music into the future, while respecting its rich traditions. Its members are fueled by a collective passion to make great music.

The music of these four gifted improvisers is pure, raw and spontaneous and no song is ever played exactly the same way twice.




The Ottawa Blues Society is a volunteer organization whose mandate is to “foster appreciation, promotion, preservation and enjoyment of the blues in all of its forms”.

For further information:
Liz Sykes, President Tel: 613-298-8798
Email: lizblues@rogers.com

We are excited to let you know, we will be competing in the Final round of the Ottawa Blues Society Road To Memphis, Friday September 21st, 2012 @ Greenfield’s Pub & Eatery. The winning band will represent Ottawa's Blues at the International Blues Challenge this January in Memphis, Tennessee. Tonight's cover is 10$, and the proceeds will be used to help the winning band cover their travel expenses. The Chill would love to see you at the event. 

Cheers

 

Road to Memphis

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Big Chill are happy to be participating in the Road to Memphis Competition this year. See you on the 19th of September.


This year, the Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Band competition will be held in September 2012.

The qualifying rounds will take place Wednesdays, September 5, 12, & 19 and the finals are scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2012; all competition will take place at Greenfield’s Pub in Barrhaven.

Cornwall Seaway Lions Club Ribfest

Big Chill are performing at the Cornwall Seaway Lions Club Ribfest this Saturday July 28th at noon

check out the details at  http://www.cornwallseawaylionsclubribfest.com/ Based on the success of Ribfest events in others cities, Cornwall Seaway Lions Club Ribfest promises to be a major event for the Cornwall area. With expected attendance of over 20,000 people and great entertainment, combined with the sweet smell of BBQ ribs, it is a surefire receipe for success!

12:00 – 1:45    Big Chill  plays blues, blues/rock, and R&B that goes back to ‘40s & up to today.

2:00 – 3:45      River City Junction span the styles of Blues, Jazz, Motown, Funk & Classic Rock.

4:00 – 5:45      No Exit    Blues, Classic Rock and Country

6:30 – 8:30      Switchgear  offer a mixture of their original compositions combined  with a large variety of covered music

8:55 - 9:00   Draw for 50/50

9:00 – 11:00    Abba-Mania "The closest thing to ABBA that anyone will ever see"

Big Chill at the Rooster

Big Chill are happy to be playing at the Atomic Rooster this Sunday April 29th.
Come and join the rest of the Bank Street blues lovers for a rocking good time with the Chill.
Where: The Atomic Rooster 303 Bank Street
When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
NO COVER!

 

It is Customer appreciation night at Tucson's this Saturday, Tucson's would like to thank their patrons for the fantastic loyal support they have given the club and are putting on a great night of music for you. Big Chill are happy to be part of that entertainment and want to thank you all in person, So come on down and party the night away.

Saturday:
9:30-10:00 - Wicked Grin
10:15-10:45 - Big Chill
11:00-11:30 - Double Double
11:45-12:15 - Conspiracy

Customer  appreciation

night at Tucson's

Saturday January 7th

BIG CHILL are back at the hottest blues club in town, We love to play at Tucson's and are very happy to be part of the line up for  a great night of Party music and dancing, provided by a bunch of great bands (see below) Tuscon's want to thank their customers for another great year of solid support at the best music venue in town. So put on yer party hats, polish up yer dancing shoes and come and join us at Tucson's Saturday night January the 7th

Saturday:
9:30-10:00 - Wicked Grin
10:15-10:45 - Big Chill
11:00-11:30 - Double Double
11:45-12:15 - Conspiracy

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BIG CHILL'S Jim Hurcomb on the air with Dylan Black

THIS Thursday August 25th, DAWG FM's Dylan Black will be talking to Big Chill's "Man on the Skins" Jim Hurcomb. Tune into Dawg FM, at 8:15am to listen to Jim, Shamelessly plug Big Chill's Gig at the Elmdale Tavern (the same night) Thursday Aug 25th cover charge $7.00.

Cheers everyone

AUGUST 25th at The Elmdale

We are back, Live in Ottawa, At the Elmdale Tavern. Come join us on Thursday the 25th for a great night of Live music and Dance. The band has never sounded better. Cheers to you all, and see you there.

NEXT GIG

Thursday August 25th 2011 - 9:00pm till close
 Elmdale tavern Link
http://www.elmdaletavern.com/live-music-events/

FRIDAY June 24th 2011



Big Chill are back at Ottawa's finest Blues venue in the south end, "Tucson's (Bank and Hunt club)

Every time we play at Tucson's it is a fantastic night out, so put on your dancing shoes and come and kick off the weekend with BIG CHILL.


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CHEO River Cruise

Big Chill is very pleased to announce its participation in the Ottawa Senators Foundation’s event to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) on Sunday May 22. The event will take place on the deck of Capital Cruises boat Empress of Ottawa while cruising the Ottawa River.

“The guys are all excited about this”, said Peter Feldman, bass player of Big Chill. “We think of Big Chill not only as an outlet to express ourselves through the music we love, but also as a vehicle through which we can contribute to the community and, hopefully, do some good. It’s going to be a great party, and we urge everyone to participate in a worthy cause.”

The cruise will depart from the Jacques Cartier Park Wharf on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River just east of the Canadian Museum of Civilization at 7 pm.. Tickets are $20.00. The cruise will last approximately three hours.

Feldman went on to say, “We’ll make some joyous noise. It’s a great way to spend part of your Victoria Day weekend!”

 Details below (click on poster to enlarge)

Aboard the Empress of Ottawa
Leaving from Jacques Cartier Park Wharf
(East of the Museum of Civilization and across
from Best Western Cartier Hotel)
May 22nd, 2011
Departs: 7:00PM Arrives: 10:00PM
Live entertainment by: Big Chill
Tickets: $20.00/person
Silent Auction
All proceeds go to CHEO fundraising campaign
To Reserve call Capital Cruises 613-241-8811 or
Quality Entertainment 613-526-8742

BIG CHILL WERE ROCKING AT TUCSON'S

Big Chill rocked the house at Tucson's, Saturday April 23rd. Kicking off the night with a couple of BIG CHILL original tunes, The fantastic enthusiastic Tucson's crowd, certainly were in the mood for dancing and The Chill were happy to provide the beat. Tucson's is a great night out and BIG CHILL will be back at the end of June, to enjoy another night of great food, great music and a really good time.

I have been asked to post the  links to the BIG CHILL videos on you-tube. Here they are and I hope you enjoy. Hope to see you all at Tucson's this Saturday night. For those of you that are attending the Ottawa Senators foundation, River Cruise (to support CHEO and Rogers House) in May, Tucsons, this Saturday night at 9:00pm, would be a great place to come and check out Big Chill. (See poster below)
1. The thrill has gone -
2. Get out my life woman -
3. Framed -
4. Bank Street blues -

How to book Big Chill

It's time to think about the upcoming Spring, Summer, Fall Seasons. Big Chill are available for Club dates, Festivals, Corporate events, Private Parties, etc. To book the band send an email to: bigchillbookings@gmail.com or contact our booking Agent, Jeannette St-Jacques at 613-791-4064.

New CD

Hi all, This is just to let you know we are taking a short break from live gigs at the moment. We are writing and rehearsing new material for our next CD. We have had great feedback from you guys regarding the new songs we have performed live, such as, "Testing our love" "East side blues" "Call me when the time is right" and "Rocking down the Roxy" All of the above mentioned will be on the new CD (yet to be titled) and we can't wait to perform this new material live. keep checking back on the site for gig news, or use the "contact us" button on the left side of the screen and we will add you to our "Big Chill Live" E Mail list"

Cheers for Now

BIG CHILL TO PLAY BASS LINE STATION

This Friday (January 21st) Starting at 8;00pm Big Chill will play The West end bar Bass line Station.

The band has not performed at this popular music venue since August 2010 and are looking forward to repeat the great night had by all on that date. The band likes this venue,  the stage is like a smaller version of the Barrymores stage and the atmosphere in this intimate club, is just what a band like Big Chill loves. If you find yourself in the West end on Friday, check out Big Chill at Bass Line Station - 2557 Baseline Road
Ottawa, ON
(613) 721-7771