March 2021 – Top Blues
Published March 8, 2021 in News, Top Blues, Uncategorized
This month’s recommended listening by Brant Zwicker, host/executive producer of At the Crossroads syndicated blues radio. Website: atcblues.ca
Uncategorized
February 2021 – Top Blues
Published February 12, 2021 in Maple Blues Newsletter, News, Top Blues, Uncategorized
This month’s recommended listening by Greg Torrington, programmer of Stingray’s blues channels.
Dec 2020 – Alana Bridgewater
Published December 14, 2020 in Maple Blues Newsletter, News, Uncategorized
Alana Bridgewater will co-host the Toronto segment of the (virtual) Maple Blues Awards along with Johnny Max
Nov 2020 – Top Blues
Published November 5, 2020 in Uncategorized
This month’s recommended listening by Brad Wheeler, music writer for the Globe and Mail
Twitter: @bwheelerglobe
Sept 2020 – Loose Blues News
Published September 8, 2020 in Loose Blues News, News, Uncategorized
Something in the Water? What do Dione Taylor, Brian Blain and Michael Schatte have in common? They’re all releasing new CDs this month and all three of them have a strong focus on water. Dione Taylor’s new album is called Spirits in the Water, Brian Blain’s first single from his new album is “The Water Song” and “Water In the Kettle” is the opening cut from Michael Schatte’s new album. All three releases will be premiered on TBS channels and socials this month (see “Mark Your Calendar” for details).
Digital Bootcamp
Published March 13, 2019 in Homepage Feature, TBS Events, Uncategorized
Presented by Toronto Blues Society, Digital Bootcamp will take place on Monday, April 8th. Bootcamp will include 4 free panels on digital and social media topics specifically chosen for musicians. Small World Music Centre from 5pm to 9pm. Sandwiches and light refreshments will be available.
Songwriting Workshop
Published February 14, 2019 in Homepage Feature, TBS Events, Uncategorized
Toronto Blues Society returns with a “Songwriting Workshop” this year! Suzie Vinnick will host the Songwriting Workshop at Drom Taberna on Saturday, March 9th between 2pm-5pm. Guest musicians who will be accompanying Vinnick are Sugar Brown, Miss Emily, and Brian Blain.
TBS at Folk Alliance International
Published February 13, 2019 in Homepage Feature, TBS Events, Uncategorized
Toronto Blues Society goes to Montreal for a private showcase at the Folk Alliance International!
The showcase will take place on Thursday, February 14th between 10:30pm-2:20am and be open to all registered conference delegates. Jenie Thai, Suzie Vinnick, Digging Roots, Dione Taylor, Shakura S’Aida, Chloe Watkinson will be performing on our stage at the Toronto Blues Society Room (Room Anne Murray: #202).
Make sure to stop by if you are attending the conference!
Top Blues – February 2019
Published February 1, 2019 in News, Top Blues, Uncategorized
This month’s recommended listening by John Valenteyn, host of John Valenteyn’s Blues on ciut.fm, 89.5 and CD reviewer for Maple Blues.
TBS Christmas Party – Sat, Dec 15th at 9pm
Published November 19, 2018 in Homepage Feature, TBS Events, Uncategorized
The days are getting shorter but there is still reason to stay motivated and get excited: The TBS Christmas Party! This year we team up with Cadillac Lounge where we’ll bring in the party with our local favourites, Bywater Blues on Saturday, December 15 at 9pm.
