Where It’s At! – July 16, 2014
In this issue: • TOMORROW: The Sinners Choir @ DOQ • TBS Summer Blues Festival Guide • TBS Giveaway and Discount: Jon Knight & Soulstack! • Zapp News: Johnny Winter and Rich Robinson Play Picton • Maple Blues Newsletter • 18th Annual Maple Blues Awards Tix On Sale Now! • Blues Summit 7 Registration Open! • Concert Notes • TBS Membership Benefits • Donate To TBS • Live Blues Listings |
The Toronto Blues Society is a registered not-for-profit charity dedicated to the continued promotion and preservation of Blues music in Canada. Where It’s At! (WIA) is a free weekly e-news broadcast that brings blues fans recent news from the Toronto Blues Society and community. |
TOMORROW: The Sinners Choir @ DOQThe Sinners Choir, Toronto’s newest and grittiest Blues/Roots/Americana trio, comprised of three generations of seasoned Toronto sidemen: Terry Wilkins, Adam Beer-Colacino and Adam Warner, present a FREE show tomorrow evening (Thursday, July 17) at Dominion On Queen starting at 9:30pm! Join the Toronto Blues Societytomorrow for a chance to win great prizes and check out the band that is fast becoming a staple of Toronto’s rich music scene. The Toronto Blues Society’s Third Thursday Series showcases the best in blues talent. Hosted by Dominion On Queen (500 Queen Street East), performances are FREE to the public and feature a wide spectrum of talented blues artists. The Sinners Choir | Facebook Event | Dominion On Queen Upcoming Third Thursday Shows: Thursday, August 21 – Carlos del Junco and Jimmy Bowskill
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TBS Summer Blues Festival GuideBlues festival season is almost here! Check out the TBS Summer Blues Festival Guide for a list of not-to-be-missed blues festivals and dates, as well as links to each festival’s website where you can find further details on venues and performers! | Blues Festival Guide |
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TBS Giveaway and Discount: Jon Knight & Soulstack!Jon Knight and Soulstack make a rare Toronto appearance on Saturday, July 26 at The Cadillac Lounge and TheToronto Blues Society is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to the show, along with 5 copies of Soulstack’s debut album,Big Red! To enter, send us the answers to the questions below to [email protected] along with your full name & contact info. Please include “Soulstack” in the subject of the email. (Note: You may enter both giveaways! Just answer both questions.) TBS Members also receive 50% off admission for the entire night! Just show your TBS Membership Card at the door to take advantage of this amazing offer! Soulstack| Facebook Event | Cadillac Lounge Ticket Giveaway Question: What is the name of Soulstack’s debut album? CD Giveaway Question: What is the name of Soulstack’s sophomore album? (Hint: Check out the Soulstack Shop for answers!)
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Zapp News: Johnny Winter and Rich Robinson Play PictonJohnny Winter (pictured), “one of the Greatest Guitarists of All Time!”(Rolling Stone), takes the stage at the Regent Theatre in Picton on July 23rd. Tickets can be purchased by calling 613-476-8416 and on line at www.regenttheatre.org. Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes will perform at theRegent Theatre on Sept 12, and the Port Hope Capitol Theatre (905-885-1071 and on line at www.capitoltheatre.com) on Sept 13. Rich is the lead guitarist, founding member and songwriter from The Black Crowes, one of the biggest Rock/Blues bands of our time. For more information, check out www.zapp-productions.com.
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Maple Blues NewsletterSince 1985, The Toronto Blues Society’s monthly publication, Maple Blues, has brought the latest Toronto blues news to blues lovers across the world. Charter Members receive home delivery of the newsletter every month, however, The Maple Blues Newsletter is also available for FREE pickup at these fine establishments:Black Swan (Toronto), 154 Danforth Ave, Toronto: www.facebook.com/blackswantavern1 To view the latest Maple Blues Newsletter online, click here.
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18th Annual Maple Blues Awards Tix On Sale Now!Tickets for the 18th Annual Maple Blues Awards, which will be held January 19, 2015, are now being sold through the Koerner Hall Box Office. TBS Charter members can purchase the best available tickets for only $28! To take advantage of this discount, please contact the TBS Office at 416-538-3885 or [email protected] to retrieve the special discount code. The Maple Blues Awards is Canada’s national blues awards program. Its goal is to promote blues music across Canada, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the field. | More Info | Purchase Tickets
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Blues Summit 7 Registration Open!Blues Summit is the Toronto Blues Society’s not-to-be-missed biennial conference for all members of the blues music community (including artists, presenters, agents, festival directors, event organizers, journalists, managers, and industry representatives of all kinds). The conference provides an opportunity for members of the community to connect as well as for artists to showcase in front of blues industry professionals. Blues Summit 7 will take place January 16-19, 2015. Use the checklist below to make sure your Blues Summit 7experience is complete! For more info on Blues Summit 7, click here! 1) Register for Blues Summit 7 via Ticketpro | Register Now! | More Info 2) Purchase Maple Blues Awards Tickets through Koerner Hall | Purchase Tickets Now! | More Info 3) Reserve a room at the Eaton Chelsea, Toronto | Book Online Now! | More Info
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Concert NotesMorgan Davis I Got My Own CD Release – Hugh’s Room – Jul 16 | Johnny Winter – Picton Regent Theatre – July 23 | Fathead CD Release – Hugh’s Room – July 26 | Soulstack – The Cadillac Lounge – July 26 | Matt Andersen – Echo Beach – July 31 | Texassippi Soul Man Danny Brooks – Hugh’s Room – August 27 | Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes – Port Hope Capitol Theatre – Sept 12 | Pharis and Jason Romero – Hugh’s Room – Sept 30th | The MacKenzie Blues Band Slam! Bam! CD Release – Hugh’s Room – Sept 19 | Rita Chiarelli – Hugh’s Room – Sept 20 | Chris Smither – Hugh’s Room – Sept 26 | Guy Davis – Hugh’s Room – Oct 2 | Naughty Women In Blues Featuring: Sabrina Weeks, Cheryl Lescom, Carolyn Fe, Lori Yates, Heather Katz – Hugh’s Room – Oct 4 | The Silver Hearts – Hugh’s Room – Oct 25 | Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 22 | 18th Annual Maple Blues Awards – Koerner Hall – Jan 19, 2015 | Pictured: Morgan Davis releases his new CD, I Got My Own, TONIGHT at Hugh’s Room | More Info
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TBS Membership BenefitsThe Toronto Blues Society is a member based not-for-profit charity. The purchase of every membership helps us fund our events throughout the community, but the rewards of membership will also be felt by your wallet! Check out our benefits list below to see the incredible savings a TBS membership gets you! Every Charter, Family, Benefactor and Student Membership includes the following benefits: ·1st Class home delivery of our monthly Maple Blues Newsletter Become a TBS Member today! Have the Maple Blues Magazine delivered right to your door each month and take advantage of all the benefits membership has to offer. Meet like-minded blues lovers and help keep the blues alive in Toronto. Ready to join? Click here!
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Donate To TBSMake a donation to the Toronto Blues Society! The TBS is a registered charitable organization and is able to issue tax receipts to donations made beyond membership and merchandise. Your generosity will assist the ongoing operations of the Toronto Blues Society such as the Blues in the Schools program, workshops, the Women’s Blues Revue, the Maple Blues Awards, the Maple Blues Newsletter and more. | Donate here |
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Live Blues ListingsPictured: Joel Johnson performs a Saturday Matinee this weekend at the Liquid Lounge from 3-6pm. Wednesday, July 16
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