Newsletter Exports

Friday, April 26

Sandra Bouza and Broke Fuse 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm Olde Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, Dinner and a Song $60

Raoul and The Big Time 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Old Mill – Jazz Lounge, 9 Old Mill Rd, Toronto,

The Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Band 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20

Colin James Trio 8:00 pm Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, $68

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, April 27

James Anthony Band w/ Gail Gunnis 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm Uptown Social, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700

Blues at the Regency w/ Dave Murphy 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Matt Allen 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280 $10.00

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm The Blues Corner1, 1594 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, 6476080993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Danny Marks 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272

Carlos Del Junco and the Blues Mongrels 7:00 pm Harmony Centre Owen Sound, 890 4th Ave E., Owen Sound, Tickets available at The Roxy Theatre box office $30

Raoul and The Big Time 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Base 31 Drill Hall, 26-343 County Road 22, Picton, $35 – 55

Julian Taylor w/Tania Joy 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Aurora Cultural Centre, 89 Mosley St., Aurora,

LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm The Regency Sports Academy, 8086 Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, 905-354-2340 $free

Szabo & Strongman 8:00 pm Room 47 (ex Starlight Lounge), 47 King St N, Waterloo, Ticket info: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/47507/

Andre Bisson Band 8:00 pm Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, $30

Puslinch House of Blues 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $15

Spencer Mackenzie Band w/ guest Brant Parker 8:30 pm Stonewalls Restaurant, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808 $20

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887

Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Sunday, April 28

James Anthony Band w/ Gail Gunnis 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Plank Restobar, 18 Augusta St, Hamilton,

Blues For Soldiers w/ Joshua Arden Miller 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Brant Artillery Gunner’s Club, 115 Henry Street, Brantford, (519) 753-8128

Toney “Wild T” Springer, Carlos Orlando, Murad Gunduz 2:00 pm Stonewalls Restaurant, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808 $10

Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Brooke Blackburn & Steve Pelletier 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, Two sets from 2:00pm – 4:30pm, weekly guests, reservations recommended: 905-892-0782

FOG Blues & Brass Band 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Back Alley Bar and Grill, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas, FOG is a powerhouse live! A 7-piece band of commanding vocals, harmonies, backline, and horns! Ticket info: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/46543/ $35

Toney “Wild T” Springer Trio 2:00 pm Stonewalls Restaurant, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808 $10

Swingin’ Blackjacks 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band 4:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Chuck Jackson 4:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754

Ghost Town Blues Band 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Donnie Meeker 5:00 pm Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515

Paul Reddick Blues 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W., Toronto,

Rocky Verweel & Queen City Blues 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Frank Cosentino 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 4th Sunday

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC

Monday, April 29

Colin James Trio 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Regent Theatre Oshawa, 50 King St. E., Oshawa, $65

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Tuesday, April 30

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Big Dave McLean w/ Jesse O’Brien, Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner 7:30 pm Coach and Lantern, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822 Reservations required, ticket contact: [email protected] $40

Wednesday, May 1

In Spite of Ourselves: an evening of John Prine 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm The Regent Theatre, 50 King St E, Oshawa, ON, 905 721 3399 presented by Black Rose Entertainment $35.00

The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Inter Steer Tavern, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054 every Wednesday in Roncesvalles

Big Dave McLean w/ Steve Marriner and Jimmy Bowskill 8:00 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto,

Thursday, May 2

Mike Daley & Eric Schenkman 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Friday, May 3

Fraser/Daley 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272

Miss Emily 8:00 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto,

Stephen Fearing Presented by Music by the Bay Live 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson St W, Whitby, $See Website

Grant Lyle Trio 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville,

Weber Brothers Band 8:00 pm Ganaraska Hotel, Address 30 Ontario St Port Hope ON, Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Paul Reddick 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Saturday, May 4

Blues at the Regency w/ Johnny Max 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Chuck Jackson 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280 $10.00

Brother Paul & Blues Revival 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 Brother Paul & Blues Revival playing Traditional Chicago Blues $pwyc

Brother Paul & Blues Revival 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 Live Electric Chicago Blues! $PWYC

John Fraser Findlay w/ guests 4:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Tim Bastmeyer 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Digging Roots w/ David Celia opening 7:00 pm Upper Canada Playhouse, 12320 County Rd 2, Morrisburg,

Morgan Davis 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Waring House, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton, $Free

Joshua Arden Miller & Pappy Johns Band 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Stacey Kent Trio and Alison Young Trio 8:00 pm RCM Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto, 416-408-0208 $45

Blackburn Brothers w/ Bobby Dean (Dinner Buffet) 9:00 pm Spot 1 Grill and Music Hall, 289 Rutherford Rd S, Brampton,

Sunday, May 5

Chuck Jackson & Tyler Yarema 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979 $10

Camilo Restrepo 1:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Frank Cosentino & more 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, Two sets from 2:00pm – 4:30pm, weekly guests, reservations recommended: 905-892-0782

Blues Church: Big Dave McLean w/ Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner, Jesse O’Brien, Adam Warner, opening act Al Lerman) 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Busholme Inn, 156 Main St, Erin, 519-315-0315 $40

Patrick Fockler, Glenn Marais & Mojo Train, The Trainwrecks 2:30 pm Jazz Room in Waterloo, 59 King St N, Waterloo, Grand River Blues Society AGM 12:30 followed by show $20

Danny Marks Combo 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Jerome Tucker Band 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Monday, May 6

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, May 7

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Wednesday, May 8

Morgan Davis 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm DEADLEAF DISTINQUISHED GENTLEMEN, 42 DUNDAS STREET, NAPANEE, 343 884-5355 $DONATION

The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Inter Steer Tavern, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054 every Wednesday in Roncesvalles

Steve Strongman & Colin Lapsley w/ Lori Yates 8:00 pm Coach and Lantern, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822

Thursday, May 9

Morgan Davis 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636 $20.00

Fraser/Daley 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272

In Spite of Ourselves: an evening of John Prine 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm The Westdale Theatre, 1014 King St W, Hamilton, 905 577 0074 An evening of your favourite John Prine songs with 4 great singer songwriters & full band $40.00

Friday, May 10

Morgan Davis 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Upfront Cafe, 313 FRONT STREET, BELLVILLE, 343 600-3313 $20.00

Morgan Davis 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm HOTEL WOLFE ISLAND, 1237 COUNTY RD 96, WOLFE ISLAND, 613 305-2626 $25.00

David Rotundo (2 nights) 7:00 pm Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636 Donations support St. Edward Catholic School & Rideau Vista Public School of Westport

Matt Weidinger: The Music of Van Morrison 8:00 pm Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario St., Collingwood, $50

Tyler Yarema 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979 $10

Cheryl Lescom & Tucson Choir Boys 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville,

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Saturday, May 11

Blues at the Regency w/ Joel Johnson 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Jerome Godboo 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280 Series Finale-The Mighty Duck Blues Band will return in Oct. 2024 $10.00

Brant Parker Band with Mike Branton 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Donnelly’s Pub, 54 Front St S, Thorold, (905) 227-1947 $10

Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Goldenfield Brewery, 71 Sunrise Avenue, North York,

LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, Ontario, Maple Blues Award winners with The Shawn Kellerman Band

David Rotundo (2 nights) 7:00 pm Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636 Donations support St. Edward Catholic School & Rideau Vista Public School of Westport

King Biscuit Boy Tribute: Steve Stongman & Brant Parker Band w/ Carlos del Junco 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Leander Boat Club (formerly Bay City Music Hall), 50 Leander Dr, Hamilton, Tickets are $30 (cash only) at Dr Disc, Stardust Records, Looney Tunes Records (Burlington), and Picks and Sticks $30

Jesse Whiteley Trio 9:00 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804

Sunday, May 12

Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Marshall Dane & Rich Moore 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, Two sets from 2:00pm – 4:30pm, weekly guests, reservations recommended: 905-892-0782

Mother’s Day Matinee & Buffet: Nicholas Campbell & The Two Meter Cheaters 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint, 4 Albert St., Langton, 226-397-1223 [email protected] or by phone 226-397-1223 $65

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Richard Henderson Blues Combo 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Paul Reddick and Kyle Ferguson w/ guests 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Monday, May 13

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, May 14

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Wednesday, May 15

Morgan Davis 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Waring House, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton, $FREE

The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Inter Steer Tavern, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054 every Wednesday in Roncesvalles

Thursday, May 16

Rick Robichaud Band 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Blackburn Brothers 7:30 pm John Saunders Centre Collingwood, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, $55

Blackburn Brothers 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm John Saunders Centre Collingwood, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, $55.00

Steve Marriner 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Bluebird Bar, 2072 Dundas W., Toronto,

Morgan Davis 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $30.00

Morgan Davis 8:00 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto,

Morgan Davis 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $30.00

Friday, May 17

Alfie Smith 6:00 pm Mann’s Distillery, 581 West St., Brantford,

Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Revival 1863, 35 Armstrong Street, Orangeville, (519) 307-2100

Genius+Soul = The Music of Ray Charles 8:00 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $38

Morgan Davis 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $15.00

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, May 18

Tim Bastmeyer 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm The Beaufort Pub, 173 Dundas Street East, Belleville,

Blues at the Regency w/ Mark Stafford 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

Paul James Band 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

The Johnny Max Band & The Weber Brothers 6:30 pm Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St, Oakville, (905) 338-4161 $45 – 55

Alfie Smith Trio 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $15

Sunday, May 19

Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Glenn Marais & Manny DeGrandis 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, Two sets from 2:00pm – 4:30pm, weekly guests, reservations recommended: 905-892-0782

Emily Burgess Band (matinee) 2:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20

Joshua Miller and The Pappy Johns Band 2:00 pm Stonewalls Restaurant, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808 $15

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Dr. Mike Daley presents: The Story of the Blues 3:00 pm Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W., Toronto, $30

Morgan Davis 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Waring House, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton, $FREE

Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Linsmore every 3rd Sunday of month

Monday, May 20

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, May 21

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Wednesday, May 22

Red Hot Ramble w/ East Side 6 Swing & Blues Dance 7:00 pm Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto, +1 416-465-4444 $10 cover for band, $20 for lesson + band. Beginner Lesson at 7PM, music at 8PM $10 – 20

The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Inter Steer Tavern, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054 every Wednesday in Roncesvalles

Tommy Emmanuel 8:00 pm First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St Catharines, 905-688-0722 $55 – 69

Thursday, May 23

Mike Daley and Dave Murphy 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272

Big Dan & The Topside Band 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Morgan Davis 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Trestle Brewing Co., 9 Great North Road, Parry Sound ON, 705 751 9108 $10.00

Friday, May 24

Morgan Davis 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm RIVERBOWL, 310 ONTARIO STREET, BURKS FALLS, 705 382-3813 $FREE

Paul James Band 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979

The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of THE BAND 8:00 pm Regent Theatre Oshawa, 50 King St. E., Oshawa, $50

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Parkside Drive (members of Bywater Call) 10:00 pm 3030 Dundas, 3030 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-769-5736

Saturday, May 25

Terry and the Blues Pirates 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Hy-Hope Farm, , Pickering,

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner, 1594 Queen St East, Toronto, 6476080993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Blues at the Regency w/ Chuck Jackson 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

The Don River Blues Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 $No Cover

The Johnny Max Band 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm The Grand Maple Event Centre, 19 Albert St E, Trent Hills, ON, 705 922 2106 $45.00

Catherine MacLellan 8:00 pm Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St., Newmarket, Tickets via Ticketscene or Etransfer to [email protected] $30

Conor Gains 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Sunday, May 26

Garnetta Cromwell and Da GroovMasters wsg Danny Boy Phelan 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm Back Alley Bar and Grill, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas, Maple Blues Awards Nominee - NEW ARTIST / GROUP OF THE YEAR 2024 Ticket info: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/46544/ $35

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Swingin’ Blackjacks 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Donnie Meeker 5:00 pm Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515

Rocky Verweel & Queen City Blues 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Gary Clark Jr. (2 shows) 8:00 pm History, 1663 Queen St E (Coxwell), Toronto,

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC

Monday, May 27

Gary Clark Jr. (2 shows) 8:00 pm History, 1663 Queen St E (Coxwell), Toronto,

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, May 28

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Escarpment Blues Society Launch: Harrison Kennedy, Jack de Keyzer, Dawn Tyler Watson, Suzie Vinnick, Steve Marriner, Steve Strongman, The EBS Allstars 7:30 pm Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Wilson St. E, Ancaster, $45

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Wednesday, May 29

The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Inter Steer Tavern, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054 every Wednesday in Roncesvalles

Thursday, May 30

Shawn Kellerman 7:30 pm John Saunders Centre Collingwood, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, $35

Paul James Band – Bob Dylan Tribute 8:00 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto,

Morgan Davis 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Foster’s Inn, , Stratford, $FREE

Friday, May 31

Campbell & Johnston 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $15

Lance Anderson and NOLA Parish 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Jazz Room in Waterloo, 59 King St N, Waterloo,

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, June 1

Blues at the Regency w/ Chris Chambers 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

Tim Bastmeyer 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Andre Bisson Band 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $25

Sunday, June 2

Dan Walsh (solo matinee) 3:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $10

Danny Marks Combo 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Morgan Davis 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272 $DONATION

Ghost Town Blues Band 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Jerome Tucker Band 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Monday, June 3

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, June 4

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Thursday, June 6

Brant Parker Blues Band 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Friday, June 7

Morgan Davis 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Black Horse Pub, 452 George St N, Peterborough, $DONATION

Tim Bastmeyer 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Acoustic Grill, 172 Picton Main St., Picton,

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin Trio 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Lavigne Tavern, 10521 Hwy 64, Lavigne, 705-594-2301 Rockin' the blues at the iconic Lavigne Tavern once again. Love it!

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, June 8

WINTERFOLK Spring edition: Garnetta Cromwell, Gary Kendall, Donne Roberts, Lynn Harrison, Isaak Bonk and more 12:00 pm to 11:30 pm Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, One day only

Blues at the Regency w/ Dave Rave 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Goldenfield Brewery, 71 Sunrise Avenue, North York,

Tim Bastmeyer 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Revival 1863, 35 Armstrong Street, Orangeville, (519) 307-2100 First time in at Revival - looking forward to having a blast. Special guest - Larry Kurtz on harp.

LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, Maple Blues Award winners $free

Sunday, June 9

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Stonewalls Restaurant, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808 Show for Escarpment Blues Society - special guest Larry Kurtz on harp and ????

Escarpment Blues Society 2:00 pm , , , $10

Camilo Restrepo 2:00 pm Hog and Penny, 9 Matchedash St N, Orillia,

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Fundraiser for Alan Duffy feat. Jack de Keyzer, Richard Thornton, Rick Donaldson, Nick Succi, Sam Heinman, Brant Parker, Josh Miller 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, $35 – 45

Monday, June 10

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, June 11

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Friday, June 14

Conor Gains Trio 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Saturday, June 15

Blues at the Regency w/ Paul Martin 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

Paul James Band 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 9:00 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804

Sunday, June 16

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Monday, June 17

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, June 18

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Thursday, June 20

The Hogtown Allstars 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm John Saunders Centre Collingwood, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, A rare concert appearance by The Hogtown Allstars www.thehogtownallstars.ca $55.00

The Hogtown Allstars 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm John Saunders Centre Collingwood, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, $55.00

Friday, June 21

Alfie Smith 6:00 pm Mann’s Distillery, 581 West St., Brantford,

LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm London International Food Festival, VICTORIA PARK, LONDON, ONTARIO, Maple Blues Award winners $free

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, June 22

Blues at the Regency w/ Wilbur James 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

The Teskey Brothers 3:00 pm Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, 416-872-4255

Brother Paul Blues Revival 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Junkhouse w/Voodoo Pawn Shop 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Preservation Hall Jazz Band 8:00 pm The Concert Hall, 888 Yonge St, Toronto, $50 – 90

Sunday, June 23

Jack de Keyzer 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Back Alley Bar and Grill, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas, 2X JUNO Award Winner & 7X Maple Blues Award Winner Ticket info: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/46545/ $40

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Rocky Verweel & Queen City Blues 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC

Monday, June 24

Richard Flohil’s 90th 7:00 pm Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W, Toronto,

Steve Marriner’s Local Electric 8:00 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Tuesday, June 25

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Wednesday, June 26

Mary Flower & Michael Jerome Browne 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $38

Thursday, June 27

Mary Flower & Michael Jerome Browne 8:00 pm Emmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport Rd W, Waterloo,

Friday, June 28

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, June 29

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner1, 1594 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, 6476080993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Blues at the Regency w/ Beau Dixon 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls,

Anthony Gomes 8:00 pm El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, $56

Sunday, June 30

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Paul James 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Lachy Doley 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $39

Tuesday, July 2

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Friday, July 5

Miss Emily 7:30 pm Base31, 26-343 County Road 22 Picton, Prince Edward County, $39 – 59

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Saturday, July 6

Tim Bastmeyer 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Sunday, July 7

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Matt Weidinger 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Tuesday, July 9

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Wednesday, July 10

Campbell & Johnston 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Thursday, July 11

Natural Balance: Dave Mowat w/ friends from Alderville First Nations 7:00 pm Westben Performing Arts Theatre, 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford, 1-705-653-5508 Friends from Alderville First Nations gather for an intimate and evocative evening of music, art and storytelling with Dave Mowat, Jordan Mowat, Ansley Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Cale Crowe, Peggy Day and others. $30 – 45

Tim Bastmeyer 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Fionn MacCool’s, 214 Ritson Rd N, Oshawa,

Friday, July 12

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,

Sunday, July 14

Garret T. Willie 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Tim Bastmeyer 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Tuesday, July 16

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Friday, July 19

Alfie Smith 6:00 pm Mann’s Distillery, 581 West St., Brantford,

Saturday, July 20

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner1, 1594 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, 6476080993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Alan Doyle + Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy + Dead Root Revival 7:00 pm Empire Theatre, 321 Front St., Belleville, 613-969-0099 $67

Sunday, July 21

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Cameo Blues Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Sonny Landreth / Sean Pinchin 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Tuesday, July 23

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Thursday, July 25

Glenn Marais 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Saturday, July 27

Festivus w/ Spencer Mackenie, Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train, Voodoo Pawn Shop 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Sunday, July 28

JW Jones 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC

Tuesday, July 30

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Wednesday, July 31

Tinariwen – African desert blues 7:00 pm Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne St, Toronto, $44

Saturday, August 3

Tim Bastmeyer 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Newmarket Farmers Market, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket,

Tim Bastmeyer 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Sunday, August 4

Jackie Richardson & Joe Sealy present Africville Stories 2:00 pm Westben Performing Arts Theatre, 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford, 1-705-653-5508 $30 – 65

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Thursday, August 8

Tim Bastmeyer 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Acoustic Grill, 172 Picton Main St., Picton,

Saturday, August 10

The Maple Blues Band 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm TD Kitchener Blues Festival-Europro Stage, Frederick & King St., Kitchener ON,

Sunday, August 11

Johnny Rawls w/ The Maple Blues Band 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm TD Kitchener Blues Festival-YNC Stage, City Hall, Kitchener ON,

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Carlos del Junco 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Tim Bastmeyer 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Tuesday, August 13

Jerome Godboo 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Friday, August 16

Alfie Smith 6:00 pm Mann’s Distillery, 581 West St., Brantford,

Saturday, August 17

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner1, 1594 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, 6476080993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Sunday, August 18

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Hogtown All Stars 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Saturday, August 24

Harry Manx 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $53

Sunday, August 25

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Harry Manx 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC

Tim Bastmeyer 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm The Wooly Pub, 176 Woolwich St, Guelph,

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996 $No cover

Paul Reddick 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Thursday, September 5

Chris Smither 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $48

Friday, September 6

LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS – TRIO 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, On., 905 5463200 Friday Noon Hour Concert Series - Maple Blues Award winners $Free