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Where It’s At! – February 2, 2012

Published February 10, 2012 in Where It's At

In this issue…
Gladstone Series: Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick – Tonight
Digital Dollars
Guitar Workshop
Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
February Blues Festivals
International Blues Challenge
DAWG FM in Toronto
Become a TBS Member Today
Concert Notes

Gladstone Series: Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick – Tonight

The Toronto Blues Society presents the best in blues talent the first Thursday of each month at the recently renovated Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. Performances are free to the public and begin at 9pm. Tonight’s show features a duo performance by Maple Blues Award winners Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick (pictured)!

Check back soon to find out about upcoming performances including Rick Taylor & Carlos del Junco (March 1), Layla Zoe (April 5), and Morgan Davis (May 3) http://www.gladstonehotel.com

Digital Dollars

The second Digital Dollars seminar “Let’s Get Social” will take place at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, M6K 1T9) on Saturday February 11, 1pm-4pm. This session will feature Johan Hulqvist (Pinwheel Music, host), Jason Loomis (Ariel Publicity) and more. Check back in the coming weeks for more announcements on the guest speakers. The monthly seminar series features leading thinkers on the new digital music landscape. The FREE ADMISSION series is being presented by the Toronto Blues Society, Batuki Music, OCFF and Lula Lounge, and is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Please check back in the coming weeks for more details about this exciting series and mark your calendar for the third session on March 10. http://digitaldollars2012.com/

Guitar Workshop

Danny Marks will host the Guitar Workshop on Sat March 3 at Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St E). The featured guitarists are Donna Grantis, Kevin Breit, and Dylan Wickens (pictured)! The show will feature performances with an educational component and will run 1pm-4pm. $8 TBS members / $10 public at the door.

Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience

Love Golf? Love Blues? Get the best of both worlds with the Mississippi Tourism’s International Golf & Blues Experience! Hosted by Chuck Jackson, upcoming trips take place April 15-21 in Biloxi, MS and Oct 7-13 in Tunica, MS. To learn more, find out about TBS group rates and to book your trip, go to http://www.golfandblues.net/?refid=torontobluessociety

February Blues Festivals

It may be cold outside, but February is host to three hot local blues festivals in Toronto, Aurora, and Barrie! Winterfolk X takes place at The Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto Feb 17-19 with featured acts to be announced soon http://www.abetterworld.ca. The inaugural Aurora Winter Blues Festival takes place at Theatre Aurora on Feb 25, and features Shawn Kellerman, Michael Pickett, and MonkeyJunk http://www.aurorawinterbluesfestival.ca. The Barrie February Blues Festival takes place at various venues in Barrie Feb 2-5, featuring Michael Pickett (pictured), Steve Strongman, Carlos del Junco, Carey Worrod, The Jack de Keyzer Band, The Paul James Band and more http://www.barriejazzbluesfest.com.

International Blues Challenge

The First Great Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase will take place at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis tonight. The Toronto Blues Society is proud to support this initiative by the Montreal Blues Society and the Ottawa Blues Society. Hosted by Johnny Max, the showcase includes a performance from the Toronto Blues Society representative band The 24th Street Wailers!

DAWG FM in Toronto

DAWG FM is applying for a radio license to broadcast in Toronto. As part of the process they will need letters of support written by the blues community in May. TBS will announce details in the coming weeks, but until then, check out DAWG online at http://www.dawgfm.com/

Become a TBS Member Today

Enjoy the benefits of discounted tickets to TBS events. Have the Maple Blues Magazine delivered right to your door each month. Meet like-minded blues lovers and help keep the blues alive in Toronto. The Toronto Blues Society offers several different membership options:

CHARTER MEMBERSHIP – $50/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter, membership card, discounts to TBS Events, exclusive access to special TBS events, other discounts, and voting rights.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – $70/year – Same privileges as Charter membership for a maximum of two adults and two children under 19.

INSTITUTIONAL or BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP – $125/year – Same privileges as Charter membership, plus more – Please inquire.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP – $35/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter sent in fourth class mail

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP – $20/year – Same benefits as CHARTER membership (please include student card number)

Contact the TBS office today!

Concert Notes

Barrie February Blues Festival – Feb 2-5 | Julian Fauth (pictured) & Paul Reddick – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Feb 2 | Fathead – Hugh’s Room – Feb 4 | Ronnie Hayward CD Release – The Casbah – Feb 8 | Au Tour de la Guitare featuring Madagascar Slim, Philippe Lafreniere, Philippe Flahaut – Alliance Francaise de Toronto – Feb 10 | Sweet Honey in the Rock – Koerner Hall – Feb 10 | Jackie Richardson – Hugh’s Room – Feb 11 | Tribute to the Kings of Chess Records featuring Danny Marks, Dylan Wickens, Shrimp Daddy, Chris Antonik, Julian Fauth – Hugh’s Room – Feb 18 | Brandi Disterheft – Glenn Gould Studio – Feb 21 | Aurora Winter Blues Festival – Feb 25 | Al Lerman CD Release – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – Feb 25 | Ken Whiteley Gospel Series – Hugh’s Room – Feb 26 | Rick Taylor & Carlos del Junco – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – March 1 | TBS Guitar Workshop – Dominion on Queen – March 3 | The Black Keys – Air Canada Centre – March 14 | John Hammond – Hugh’s Room – March 23/24 | Ken Whiteley Gospel Series – Hugh’s Room – April 1 | Layla Zoe – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – April 5 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 13 | Colin James – Massey Hall – April 20 | Lee Oskar, David Rotundo, Enrico Crivellaro – Hugh’s Room – April 25 | Kellylee Evans – Glenn Gould Studio – April 27 | Morgan Davis – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – May 3 | Digging Roots CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 25 | Waterfront Blues Festival – June 1-3 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – June 2 | Tedeschi Trucks Band – Toronto Jazz Festival – June 29 | Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Finals – Nathan Phillips Square – Aug 16 | 26th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 24

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