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Where It’s At! – January 5, 2012

Published January 26, 2012 in Where It's At

In this issue…
Gladstone Series: Bradleyboy Mac Arthur – Tonight!
25th Annual Women’s Blues Revue on CBC
Digital Dollars – Let’s Get Physical – Jan 14
Maple Blues Awards
February Blues Festivals
Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
Guitar Workshop
Become a TBS Member Today
Concert Notes

Gladstone Series: Bradleyboy Mac Arthur – 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. The next show in the series is Tonight, and features a performance by TBS Talent Search winner Bradleyboy Mac Arthur! Check out this video of Bradleyboy at the Exclaim! Office: http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ExclaimTV/bradleyboy_performs_locomotive_dream

Check back soon to find out about upcoming performances including Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick (Feb 2), Layla Zoe (April 5), and Morgan Davis (May 3) http://www.gladstonehotel.com

25th Annual Women’s Blues Revue on CBC

Highlights from the 25th Annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue at Massey Hall are streaming right now on CBC Radio 2’s Concerts on Demand: http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20111126women! Relive this historic night featuring performances by Kat Danser, Ada Lee, Emma-Lee, Treasa Levasseur, Shakura S’Aida, and Suzie Vinnick! Tune in for the radio broadcasts – January 12 at 7pm on CBC Radio 2 (94.1 FM), and January 13 at 2pm on CBC Radio 1 (99.1 FM).

Digital Dollars – Let’s Get Physical – Jan 14

The first Digital Dollars seminar “Let’s Get Physical” will take place at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, M6K 1T9) on January 14, 1pm-4pm. The featured speakers are Johan Hulqvist (Pinwheel Music, host), Lloyd Nishimura (Outside Distribution), Jack Schuller (Festival Record Distribution), Shelley Stein-Sacks (Music Think Tank), and David Travers-Smith (producer). 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 you’re your calendar for the second session on Sat Feb 11. http://digitaldollars2012.com/

Maple Blues Awards

Have you got your tickets? Purchase tickets by visiting http://performance.rcmusic.ca/event/toronto-blues-society-maple-blues-awards or by calling 416-408-0208. If you are a Charter member in good standing, please contact the TBS office before calling Koerner Hall to obtain a special discount code. The member discount code will expire this coming Tuesday so buy your tickets today!
In addition to this year’s hosts Treasa Levasseur and Shakura S’Aida, the performers at the 15th annual Maple Blues Awards are Rita Chiarelli, Fathead (pictured), Bill Johnson, MonkeyJunk, and Joe Murphy all backed by The Maple Blues Band! Stick around after the show for a high energy after party with The 24th Street Wailers in the lobby!

The national awards show takes place at beautiful Koerner Hall on January 16th, 2012.The Maple Blues Band features musical director Gary Kendall (Bass), Tom Bona (Drums), Michael Fonfara (Keys), Teddy Leonard (Guitar), Chris Whiteley (Trumpet, Harmonica, Guitar), Al Lerman (Harmonica, Tenor Sax), Pat Carey (Tenor Sax), and Chris Murphy (Baritone Sax).

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 various venues 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 (pictured), 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, Steve Strongman, Carlos del Junco, Carey Worrod, The Jack de Keyzer Band, The Paul James Band and more http://www.barriejazzbluesfest.com.

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

Guitar Workshop

Danny Marks (pictured) will host the Guitar Workshop on Sat March 3 at Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St E). Featured guitarists include Donna Grantis and more to be announced in the coming weeks!

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

Bradleyboy Mac Arthur – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Jan 5 | Paul James Birthday Show – Sound Academy – Jan 14 | Donna Grantis (pictured) CD Release at The Rex Hotel – Jan 14 | 15th Maple Blues Awards – Koerner Hall – Jan 16 | JJ Grey & Mofro w/MonkeyJunk – Horseshoe Tavern – Jan 22 | Mavis Staples – Brock University Centre for the Arts – Jan 25 | Mavis Staples – Koerner Hall – Jan 29 | Ken Whiteley – Hugh’s Room – Jan 29 | Barrie February Blues Festival – Feb 2-5 | Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Feb 2 | 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 | Brandi Disterheft – Glenn Gould Studio – Feb 21 | Aurora Winter Blues Festival – Feb 25| Ken Whiteley – Hugh’s Room – Feb 26 | TBS Guitar Workshop – March 3 | The Black Keys – Air Canada Centre – March 14 | John Hammond – Hugh’s Room – March 23/24 | Ken Whiteley – 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 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – June 2

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