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New Orleans bluesman Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band play the Silver Dollar on July 11 (8pm start).

Toronto Area

Axis Gallery & Grill 3048 Dundas St. W. 416-604-3333
Every Sat & Sun Julian Fauth noon-3pm

Cadillac Lounge 1300 Queen St W 416-536-7717
Every Wednesday Urban Preacher 9-11pm  PWYC

Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub 33 Gerrard St W at Yonge 416-585-4352
Every Thursday Jack de Keyzer and Jerome Godboo  no cover

Dogfish - Bluffer's Marina  7 Brimley Road 416-266-4556
17-Jul GG & The Hounds 9:00 - 1:00

Dominion on Queen 500 Queen St. East 416-368-6893
23-Jul Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers with guests Blues Element  8 pm, $8

Free Times Cafe 320 College Street  416-967-1078
18-Jul Danny Marks  

Gate 403 403 Roncesvalles 416-588-2930
17-Jul Mr. Rick and the Biscuits  
26-Jul Tim "The Tattooed Kid" Bastmeyer  
Every Tuesday Julian Fauth, James Thomson & Tim Hamel Trio

Grossmans 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000
Every Sunday Brian Cober Blues Jam 9:30pm
Every Tuesday Brokenjoe 9pm

Highway 61 Southern Barbeque 1620 Bayview Avenue 416-489-7427
15-Jul Tim "The Tattooed Kid" Bastmeyer 7pm start
Every Friday Dylan Wickens and Cassius Pereira Starts at 8 pm
Every Monday Steve Grisbrook and Steve Goldberger Starts at 7 pm
10-Jul Dylan Wickens & Cassius Pereira 8-11PM Upstairs
17-Jul Dylan Wickens & Cassius Pereira 8-11 PM Upstairs
31-Jul Dylan Wickens & Cassius Pereira 8-11 PM Upstairs

Hollywood on The Queensway 1184 The Queensway 416-251-0288
12-Jul The Gary Kendall Band w/ special guest Maria Aurigema 4:30-9pm
19-Jul The Gary Kendall Band w/ special guest John Mays 4:30-9pm
26-Jul The Gary Kendall Band w/ special guest David Rotundo 4:30-9pm

Hughs Room 2261 Dundas St. West 416-531-6604
14-Jul Tim Vaughn CD Release Party
16-Jul Little Miss Higgins 8:30pm
17-Jul David Lindley  
21-Jul Dave Alvin  

Jazz 'n the Blues at the Rex 194 Queen Street West 416-598-2475
15, 22, 29-Jul Danny Marks   

Jazz 'n the Blues-Easy & the Fifth 225 Richmond 416-979-3000
30-Jul Danny Marks  

Lola Tavern 47 Kensington Ave. 416-348-8645
Every Thurs Brian Cober Solo Acoustic Blues 9pm

Palais Royale 1601 Lakeshore W. 416-244-6984
every Wednesday  John Dickie Band 7-11pm (BBQ at 5)

Statlers 487 Church St. 416-962-1209
10-Jul Rita's Parlour Rita di Ghent (piano, voice)  Sam "The Shark" Sharkawy (guitar), Drew Austin (drums). 9:30pm-12:30

The Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen St. W. 416-536-7717
17-Jul The Swingin' Blackjacks  

The Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen St. W. 416-531-4635
25-Jul Mr. Rick and the Biscuits  

The Old Mill 21 Old Mill Rd 416-207-2020
27-Jul Chuck Jackson`s Big Blues Revue w/ special guest Cheryl Lescom 7:30pm doors at 6pm

The Rex Hotel 194 Queen Street West 416-598-2475
8-Jul Danny Marks  
19-Jul Doctor Nick and the Rollercoasters (3:30 to 6:30 matinee)

The Rose & Crown 2335 Yonge St 416 487 7673
4-Jul Johnny Max & His So Called Friends  
11-Jul Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest Chuck Jackson
18-Jul Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest tba
25-Jul The Gary Kendall Band  
25-Jul The Gary Kendall Band 3-7pm
1-Aug Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest tba
8-Aug Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest tba
15-Aug Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest tba
22-Aug Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest tba
29-Aug Johnny Max & His So Called Friends special guest tba

The Silver Dollar Room 486 Spadina Ave. 416-763-9139
4-Jul Scott McCord & The Bonafide Truth 8pm $12 doors @ 6pm
11-Jul Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band $18.00 @ the door, adv. tickets at the club or online at www.ticketpro.ca showtime 8pm doors open @ 6pm
18-Jul Brian Blain w/Fabulous Blainettes horn section & special guest Butch Coulter 8pm  $12  doors @ 6pm dinner reservations available

The Trane Studio 964 Bathurst St. 416-913-8197
29-Jul Michael Pickett  

Whistler's Grill 995 Broadview 416-421-1344
Every Wednesday Steve Grisbrook 7pm

905 and Beyond

Acoustic Grill 172 Main St. Picton 613-476-2887
30-Jul Michael Pickett Dinner & Concert - call to RSVP

Angelo's Restaurant On The Rideau 60 Lombard St Smiths Falls 613 283-0512
14-Aug Steve Strongman Band Dinner & Show $55 (tax inc)

Belfountain Inn Highway 7   Rockwood 519-856-2693
3-Jul BADWEATHER

Bookstore Cafe 2558 County Rd. 4 Camden East 613-378-1102
31-Jul Michael Pickett  

Brandees Bar & Restaurant 178A Ontario St. Kingston 613-549-1496
Every Thursday Georgette Fry 8pm

Bruce Bar and Grill 750 Queen St. Kincardine 519-396-5100
23-Jul The Daddy Mack Blues Band $10.00

Burlington Jazz and Blues Festival Spencer Smith Park Burlington 905.769.1085 x 151
17-Jul Groove Corporation 7:00-8:30pm

Cachet 500 Water St Newmarket  
Sundays  Tim "The Tattooed Kid" Bastmeyer 1-5pm On the patio, Weather Pending

Cafe on Main 91 East Main St. Welland 905-788-3888
15-Jul Michael Pickett  
16-Jul Michael Pickett  

Carrigan Arms 2025 Upper Middle Rd Burlington 905-332-6131
Every Sat afternoon James Anthony Band w/guests (3-7pm)
Every Thursday James Anthony/Garth Vogan/Dave Russell Jam to midnight

Cheerleaders Sports Bar 707 River Rd. W. Unit 5 Wasaga Beach 705-429-4050
Every Wednesday Wayne Buttery Band Blues Jam 7-11pm

Chicagos 926 Simcoe St N Oshawa  
11-Jul Tim "The Tattooed Kid" Bastmeyer  
18-Jul Dylan Wickens & The 9's  

Coach & Lantern 384 Wilson Street East, Ancaster 905-304-7822
Every Saturday 2-4pm The Stingrays  

Founder's Day Fair Street Dance on Broadway Orangeville
11-Jul Danny Marks

Frankford Island Blues Festival  Hwy 33, 10 Minutes North of the 401, EXIT 525  Frankford
10-Jul Danny Marks  

Galley Pump 365 Wentworth st N Hamilton
Every Tuesday James Anthony Open stage Jam

Greystones 63 Broadway  Orangeville 519-941-2235
Every Friday Trouble & Strife 8pm

Harlows 66 Brock St W Uxbridge  
Every Thursday Tim " The Tattooed Kid " Bastmeyer 8pm

Holiday Inn waterfront patio 150 George St. Peterborough 705-743-1144
3-Jul Jake & the Fundementals   6-10 pm  $5 cover
10-Jul Howard Ross & the Ptbo All-Stars   6-10 pm  $5 cover
17-Jul Jack de Keyzer 6-10 pm  $5 cover
24-Jul Deanna Bogart 6-10 pm  $5 cover
31-Jul Steve Strongman   6-10 pm  $5 cover
7-Aug Johnny Max Band  6-10 pm 6-10 pm  $5 cover
14-Aug Erin McCallum   6-10 pm  $5 cover

John`s 460 Spadina Ave Toronto 647-347-5033
Every Friday Ken Yoshioka  

Johnny Bistro 5 Washington Street Markham 905-201-1433
24-Jul Danny Marks  

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Downtown Kingston harbour Kingston 613 549-5544
21-Jul Treasa Levasseur Band Blues Cruise, Dinner & Show Fundraiser for Kingston Food Bank $79.50 plus GST. Advance reservations - book on-line www.ktic.ca

Lavigne Tavern 10521 64 Hwy Lavigne 705 594 2301
17-Jul tim "The Tattooed Kid" Bastmeyer  
18-Jul Tim "The Tattooed Kid" Bastmeyer  

Less Than Level Club 381 Kerr St Oakville 905-842-9009
5-Jul Michael Keys 7:30-11:30 w/Shrimp Daddy
12-Jul Michael Keys 7:30-11:30 w/Rod Nickson
19-Jul Michael Keys 7:30-11:30 w/Lester Smith & Larry Fuedo
26-Jul Michael Keys 7:30-11:30 w/George Olliver

Liquid Lounge 159 Sydenham St. Brantford 519 756 3939
4-Jul Chuck Jackson with Pat Carey and Jesse O`Brien Saturday Matinee 3 to 6pm
18-Jul Elyssa Mahoney with Lucas Haneman Saturday Matinee 3 to 6pm

London Music Club 470 Colborne St. London 519-640-6996
25-Jul Michael Pickett  

McCluskeys 213 Queensway South Keswick
24-Jul Eddy Blues Band  

Mississauga City Hall Summer Music Series Burnamthorpe & Hwy 10 Mississauga
27-Aug The Johnny Max Band Noon - 2PM

Moonshine Cafe 137 Kerr St. Oakville 905-844-2655
17-Jul Michael Pickett  

Neat Coffee Shop 1715 Calabogie Rd. Burnstown 613-433-3205
18-Jul Michael Pickett  

Roc 'N Docs 105 Lakeshore Rd.E. Port Credit 905-891-1754
Every Sunday Chuck Jackson and The Allstars 4:30pm
11-Jul FATHEAD  

Sandstone Grillhouse 5467 Victoria Ave. Niagara Falls 905-354-7225
11-Jul Michael Pickett  

Scullys Crabshack 177 King St. Midland 705-526-2125
4-Jul Jerome Godboo band 7 to 11p.m.

Slow Food Niagara BBQ Roots & Blues   Vineland  
12-Jul Michael Pickett  

Smokin' Buddha 265 King St. Port Colborne 905-834-6000
11-Jul Michael Pickett  

St Catharines Rotary Ribfest Montebello Park St Catharines  
2-Aug Chris Chambers, Johnny Max Band, Downchild Blues Band, 905 Band

The Arts Resource Centre 45 Queen St Oshawa 905 576-0417
30-Sep Paul James (Paul James Band) & The Weber Brothers Blues, Rockabilly, Roots, Folk Music

the Belvedere 249 Pefferlaw Rd. Pefferlaw 705-437-1202
3-Jul Jerome Godboo and David Rotundo band 7 to 11p.m.

The Busholme Inn 156 Main Street Erin 519-833-9119
Every Sunday 2-6pm Jerry Staples open jam

The Fonthill Bandshell Summer Music Series Peace Park Fonthill  
27-Aug The Johnny Max Band 6-9PM

The Funky Monkey 129 Main St Pt Colborne 905 834 0777
18-Jul The Johnny Max Band 9-1AM

The Golden Pheasant (The Duck) 244 Ontario St. St. Catharines 905-687-9505
2-Jul The Gary Kendall Band 8pm

The Harp Pub 55 Lakeshore Rd E Port Credit 905 274 3277
28-Aug The Heart Attacks  
29-Aug The Heart Attacks  

The Jordan Hotel 3751 Main st. Jordan, On. 905-562-9591
18-Jul Mr. Rick and the Biscuits  

The Lion Tavern 15 Lock St  Port Dalhousie
18-Jul Danny Marks  

The Red Dog 189 Hunter St.W. Peterborough 705-745-8513
31-Jul Jerome Godboo and Shawn Kellerman and horns band  

The Red George Pub 197 Water St. W Prescott 613 925-8800
23-Aug Johnny Max Band Dinner & Show Fundraiser for St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival. $55 (tax inc)

The Royal Botanical Gardens 600 Plains Rd W Burlington/Hamilton 905 527 1158
8-Jul The Johnny Max Band 6-9PM

The Sky Lounge 2680 Skymark Ave. Toronto 905-625-9896
5-Jul Jerome Godboo and Jack de Keyzer band 3:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
12-Jul Jerome Godboo and Tony Springer and John Bride 3:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
19-Jul Neil Chapman and Steve Ambrose, Johnny Johnson,Vince Macarrone 3:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
26-Jul Jerome Godboo and Virgil Scott 3:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

The Slye Fox Public House 4057 New Street Burlington 905-639-3900
3-Jul Westside  
7-Jul The Bluesers with "Guitar Dynamo" Chris Cotton and "Keyboard Phenom" Cale Hawkins starts at 8pm
24-Jul Chris Chambers  
every Saturday Mike Branton 90 minute guitar lesson from 2 to 3:30pm for $20 per person
Every Saturday Mike Branton performs after the lesson from 4pm-7pm

The Spill 414 George St. North Peterborough 705 748 6167
4-Jul Mamaz Boyz, Scrap Metal and Legion Generals  
20-Jul Michael Pickett  

The Top Spot Pub 87 High Street Sutton  
18-Jul Eddy Blues Band  

                        

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