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Where It’s At! – March 10, 2011

Published March 17, 2011 in Where It's At

In this issue…
• Harmonica Workshop
• Music From The Big House
• Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar Blues / Free Admission
• Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase
• JUNO Blues
• Become a TBS Member Today!
• Concert Notes
• Live Blues Listings

Harmonica Workshop
Hosted by Maple Blues Award winner Paul Reddick (pictured), this year’s harmonica workshop will take place on Sat April 9 at Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St E). The workshop will run from 2pm-6pm and will cost $10 for members / $12 for public. The backup band consists of Bucky Berger on drums, James Rasmussen on bass, and Teddy Leonard on guitar with guest artists Ken Yoshioka, Al Lerman and more to be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned…

Music From The Big House
Johnny Cash may have performed for inmates, but Maple Blues Award winner Rita Chiarelli (pictured) goes one step further, and performs with the inmates of Angola Prison in the documentary Music From The Big House. Four bands, one woman, and two hours of the blues. The screening takes place at The Carlton Theatre (20 Carlton Street) March 25-31. The March 27 screening will be hosted by the Toronto Blues Society.

Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar Blues / Free Admission
The Toronto Blues Society will be presenting the best in local blues talent the first Thursday of each month at The Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. There will be no cover charge and each performance will begin at 8:30pm. Upcoming performances include Steve Dawson (April 7, pictured), Rick Fines (May 5), and more to be announced soon! http://www.gladstonehotel.com/

Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase
Presented by DAWG FM and The Toronto Blues Society, this year’s Canadian Music Festival Blues Showcase will take place at The Silver Dollar Room on Sat March 12. The line-up is Johnny Max, Treasa Levasseur (pictured), Jordan John & The Blues Angels, The 24th Street Wailers, and Bill Durst. Show at 5:30pm; advance tickets available at www.canadianmusicfest.com

JUNO Blues
Congratulations to this year’s JUNO nominees for best blues: The Sojourners, Johnny Max, FATHEAD, Harry Manx, and Jim Byrnes!

There will be two blues showcases during JUNO Week leading up to the JUNO Awards show in Toronto. The showcases will take place on March 25 & March 26 at Monarchs Pub (Delta Chelsea Hotel). The Friday night performance will feature the Johnny Max Band (pictured), The 24th Street Wailers; The Saturday night performance will feature FATHEAD, Jim Byrnes, and Urban Preacher. Weekend Wristbands available at www.ticketmaster.ca

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)

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Concert Notes
Big Sugar w/Wide Mouth Mason – March 11 – Sound Academy | Paul Simon Tribute w/Terry Gillespie & Suzie Vinnick – March 11 – Hugh’s Room | Digging Roots – March 18 – Hugh’s Room | Bob Hall w/Chris Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite – March 20 – Hugh’s Room | The Sojourners – March 26 – Hugh’s Room | Buddy Guy & Matt Andersen – Massey Hall – April 8 | John Primer (pictured) – April 10 – Monarchs Pub | Suzie Vinnick CD Release – April 23 – Hugh’s Room | Smokin’ Joe Kubek & B’nois King – Regent Theatre Picton – May 7 | Little Walter Tribute – Hugh’s Room – May 15 | Waterfront Blues Festival – June 3-5 | The Black Keys w/Cage The Elephant – Molson Amphitheatre – July 7 | Kitchener Blues Festival – Aug 4-7

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