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Where It’s At! – June 23, 2011

Published June 24, 2011 in Where It's At

In this issue…
RENEW NOW
Gladstone Hotel First Thursday: Carlos del Junco w/Ken Whiteley!
Mariposa Folk Festival Member Only Ticket Giveaway!
Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue
Summer Blues Festivals
Calling for Emerging Artist CD Tracks!
Call For OCFF Artist Showcase Submissions
Call For International Blues Challenge Artist Submissions
Call for Volunteers
Become a TBS Member Today
Concert Notes

RENEW NOW

The TBS membership rates have not changed for many years despite increases to the cost of printing and mailing.  In addition, we have been absorbing the GST and now HST within the membership fee.

With the increase to the federal sales tax, we will be moving our rates up in the Charter, General and Family categories ($5) as of September.  Take advantage of this early warning and renew now.

Gladstone Hotel First Thursday: Carlos del Junco w/Ken Whiteley!

 

The Toronto Blues Society presents the best in blues talent the first Thursday of each month at The Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. There is no cover charge and each performance begins at 8:30pm. Arrive early to get a good table, and don’t forget to try the hotel’s tasty local food menu. The July 7 performance features Maple Blues Award winner Carlos del Junco who just released his sixth full band CD Mongrel Mash.  He will be accompanied by veteran multi-instrumentalist Ken Whiteley. http://www.gladstonehotel.com/food

Mariposa Folk Festival Member Only Ticket Giveaway!

The Mariposa Folk Festival takes place July 8-10 in Orillia and has some great blues content this year including Michael Pickett, and Michael Jerome Browne as well as Emmylou Harris, Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band, Peter Yarrow, Lunch at Allen’s, John McDermott, Ron Hynes, Garnet Rogers, Adonis Puentes and many more on eleven stages! If you are a Charter Member in good standing, email the office with the subject line “Mariposa’s Got The Blues” for your chance to win a pair of weekend passes! For more information on camping and tickets, visit www.mariposafolk.com

Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue

The 25th annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue will take place at the historic Massey Hall on Saturday November 26. This year the band will feature band leader Donna Grantis (guitar), Lily Sazz (keyboards), Brandi Disterheft (bass), Lindsay Beaver (drums), Colleen Allen (sax), Carrie Chesnutt (sax) and Rebecca Hennessy (trumpet). Watch this space each week for more lineup details!

Summer Blues Festivals

TD Toronto Jazz Festival – June 24-July 3 http://torontojazz.com/  
Ottawa Bluesfest featuring Jimmy Bowskill (pictured) – July 5-17 http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/  
Porquis Blues Festival – July 8-10 http://www.porquis.ca/  
Thunder Bay Blues Festival – July 8-10 http://www.tbayblues.ca  
Blues Mountain Ribfest – July 8-10 http://www.bluemountainschiliribfest.ca/  
London International Bluesfest – July 15-17 http://www.thebluesfest.com/  
Windsor International Bluesfest – July 15-17 http://www.thebluesfest.com/  
Frankford Island Blues Festival – July 15-17 http://www.loyalblues.ca  
Beaches International Jazz Festival – July 15-24 – http://www.beachesjazz.com/  
Burlington Jazz & Blues Festival – July 22-24 http://www.burlingtonjazzbluesfestival.ca/  
Kitchener Blues Festival – August 4-7 http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com  
CNE Blues Festival – August 28 http://www.theex.com/  
Southside Shuffle – September 9-11 http://www.southsideshuffle.com/  

Blues Festival Season has arrived! For more information on blues, roots, and jazz festivals, check out https://torontobluessociety.com/2011/05/summer-blues-festivals/, as well as http://bluesfestivalguide.com/, http://www.ocff.ca/, and http://www.jazzfestivalscanada.ca/  

Calling for Emerging Artist CD Tracks!

The Toronto Blues Society is putting together an emerging Toronto artist compilation recording. If you are an artist who is still in the development stage of your career, please send a link to [email protected]. Please note that you must have original material already recorded.

Call For OCFF Artist Showcase Submissions

The Toronto Blues Society will once again put on a showcase at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference taking place in Niagara Falls, Oct 13-16. This annual conference provides an opportunity for artists to network with festivals, publications, promoters, publicists, agents and other artists. For more information on the conference, go to http://www.ocff.ca. Contact the TBS office if you are interested in a showcase slot and conditions.

Call For International Blues Challenge Artist Submissions

The International Blues Challenge takes place in Memphis Jan 31-Feb 4. If you are a tour-ready artist interested in representing the TBS, please contact the office to learn more. There are three categories that can be represented: youth (under 21), solo/duo, or band (3 or more members). To find out more about IBC, go to http://www.blues.org/ibc/#ref=ibc_index

Call for Volunteers

The TBS is always looking for volunteers to help with data entry, events, and much more. Do you have a vehicle? Do you want to volunteer with the Toronto Blues Society? The TBS is currently looking for a volunteer to distribute newsletters to clubs once per month.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Toronto Blues Society, please contact Jordan at the office: 416-538-3885/[email protected]  

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 – $45/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter, membership card, discounts to TBS Events, exclusive access to special TBS events, other discounts, and voting rights.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – $65/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 – $30/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP – $20/year – Same benefits as CHARTER membership (please include student card number)

Contact the TBS office today!

*Please be aware that rates will be going up slightly in September to absorb the price of HST which is imbedded in the price of your membership. 

Concert Notes

Mighty Sam McClain w/Mahsa Vahdat – George Ignatieff Theatre – June 25  |  Robert Cray (pictured) w/Digging Roots – Metro Square – June 28  |  Julian Fauth Benefit – Hugh’s Room – June 28  |  Big Sugar CD Release – The Mod Club Theatre – June 28  |  The Black Keys – Molson Amphitheatre – July 7  |  Eric Bibb – Peter’s Players – July 8  |  Oli Brown – Lee’s Palace – July 12  |  McKenna Gibson Band – Hugh’s Room – July 15 |  John Primer – Wilno Tavern – July 15  |  Matt Schofield Trio – Peter’s Players – July 15  |  Kal David – Peter’s Players – July 16  |  Urban Preacher CD Release – The Mod Club Theatre – July 16  |  The Distillery CD Release – Gladstone Hotel – July 28  |  Chris Smither – Hugh’s Room – July 31 | Jimmie Vaughan – Peter’s Players – Aug 4 & 5  |  Johnny Winter w/David Gogo – Picton Regent Theatre – Aug 5  |  Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne – Delta Chelsea Hotel Monarchs Pub – Aug 6  |  John Mayall – Peter’s Players – Aug 8 | Willie “Big Eyes” Smith – Peter’s Players – Aug 11  |  FATHEAD – Hugh’s Room – Aug 12  |  Kelly Joe Phelps – Hugh’s Room – Aug 16  |  John Finley & The Checkmates – Peter’s Players – Aug 17  |  Gregg Allman – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Sept 9  |  Rita Chiarelli – Hugh’s Room – Sept 17  |  Boubacar Traore – Hugh’s Room – Oct 3  |  Michael Jerome Browne – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Nov 3

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