TBS Events
The Toronto Blues Society’s yearly programming includes the annual Women’s Blues Revue, Maple Blues Awards, Hump Day Blues Series, TBS Talent Search, the biennial Blues Summit blues conference, and many other workshops and collaborative events.
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Blues Summit 9 Will Take Place at the Marriott Courtyard Toronto Downtown
Blues Summit 9 Will Take Place at the Marriott Courtyard Between February 1-4, 2019.
Exclusive Pre-Sale for 22nd Maple Blues Awards
Monday, February 4, 2019
Koerner Hall
TBS Charter Members and Equivalents are eligible to benefit from the exclusive pre-sale for the upcoming MBAs in 2019!
TBS Birthday Party
Friday, June 15, 2018
Island Cafe
Mark your calendar for TBS 33rd Birthday Party on Ward’s Island on Friday, June 15. Come celebrate with us!
Jason Buie Fundraiser Concert
Friday, April 6 | 8:30pm
Hugh's Room Live
On March 22 the Canadian blues community has learned the sad news about the passing of Vancouver Island guitarist Jason Buie when he was only 47. In memoriam of Jason Buie, a fundraiser concert will be held on Friday, April 6 at Hugh’s Room Live including names like Suzie Vinnick, Jenie Thai, Gary Kendall, Mark Stafford, Terry Wilkins (Sinners Choir), Bucky Berger, Raha Javanfar (from Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes), Dan McKinnon, Lance Anderson, Andrew Scott, and Brian Blain. Doors are at 6pm, concert will start at 8:30pm. Advance tickets are $25, tickets at the door are $30.
TBS Talent Search 2018
Sunday, July 1
OLG Stage on Cumberland Avenue
Each year, the Toronto Blues Society searches for its undiscovered blues talent. Six finalists are selected to perform for a professional development package including festival gigs, mentorship meetings, studio time, graphic design and much more! 2018 Talent Search winner is the Bywater Blues Band!
TBS Guitar Workshop w/ Dan McKinnon
Saturday March 3rd 2018
Dakota Tavern
The Toronto Blues Society’s popular Guitar Workshop is back and hits The Dakota Tavern (249 Ossington Ave) on Saturday, March 3 from 3:00-6:00pm. This year’s workshop will be hosted by Dan McKinnon. Featured guests include Kevin Breit, Brooke Blackburn and Mike Daley.
31st Women’s Blues Revue
The 31st Women’s Blues Revue took place on November 18, 2017 at Massey Hall in Toronto.
32nd Women’s Blues Revue
November 16, 2018, 8:00pm
Roy Thomson Hall
Celebrating thirty two years, the Women’s Blues Revue will once again feature the finest musicians in the business. Roy Thomson Hall and the Toronto Blues Society will join forces to showcase a star-studded cast of featured artists. Dione Taylor, Suzie Vinnick and Samantha Martin are the first three names to be included on our yet-to-come line-up. The night will be hosted by Shakura S’Aida. Stay tuned for the full lineup and hurry up to catch the best available seats! Tickets are on sale at Roy Thomson Hall’s website.
Blues Summit 9
February 1-4, 2019
Toronto, ON, Canada (Venue TBA)
Blues Summit is Canada’s not-to-be-missed biennial forum for all members of the blues music community including artists, presenters, agents, festival bookers, event organizers, radio hosts 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.
