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Where It’s At! – May 3, 2012

Published May 4, 2012 in Where It's At

In this issue…
TBS Gladstone Series: Morgan Davis – Tonight
Submit for the TBS Talent Search
Duende – A Celebration of the Life of Billy Bryans
Waterfront Blues Festival: June 1-3
Summer Blues Festivals
TBS Birthday Blues Bash
Digital Dollars: Let’s Get Music Fans
Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
SAVE MONEY on TBS events
Concert Notes

TBS Gladstone Series: Morgan Davis – 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 at9pm. Morgan Davis will play a solo show Tonight!

Mark your calendar for a duo show with Robin Banks on June 7! http://www.gladstonehotel.com

Submit for the TBS Talent Search

Attention emerging Canadian blues artists…The Toronto Blues Society Talent Search is back! Six finalists will be chosen to perform at the finals taking place at Nathan Phillips Square during City of Toronto’s Tasty Thursdays on Thursday August 16, noon-2pm. The finalists will compete for a grand prize which includes a showcase at the Blues Summit Six, a performance at the Southside Shuffle Festival, a show at The Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub, a photo shoot with Bill King, recording/mixing time at Revolution Studios, and consultations with industry professionals!

Submissions are open now, and close on Friday June 15 at 5pm. You may submit through Sonicbidshttp://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=106751 or send a physical package to the TBS office (Talent Search Submission, 910 Queen Street West, Suite B04, Toronto, ON, M6J 1G6) with a CD, one sheet, and a cheque for $15. Eligibility is limited to acts who are not on a major label, do not have a major distribution deal (i.e. not distributed to retail stores) and have not been chosen as a finalist in a past edition of the talent search.

 

Duende – A Celebration of the Life of Billy Bryans

Artists from across the cultural spectrum will join friends and family of the late Billy Bryans this Sunday, May 6 for Duende, to celebrate his life and rich musical legacy. The afternoon begins with a drum procession along Queen Street West starting in Grange Park at 3:30pm. The procession will stop at venues significant to Bryans’ storied career and finish at the Cameron House (408 Queen St W) at 5pm. At 6pm, Duende moves to Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W) for a one-hour service followed by a full evening of music. The lineup features many of the top acts associated with Bryans, including The Parachute Club, DownchildThe Original Sloth Band (led by Ken & Chris Whiteley), Molly JohnsonCameo Blues BandMorgan DavisBlue Basin Project (featuring Mojah Terry Wilkins), Bucky Berger and more. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Bryans’ memory to the Kensington Hospice, which provided him with exceptional palliative care. http://www.kensingtonhealth.org/index.php?page=hospicecontact

Waterfront Blues Festival: June 1-3

The Toronto Blues Society will have a booth at the Waterfront Blues Festival June 1-3 ! Drop by to renew your membership or just to say hi! This year’s festival features Dylan Wickens, Shakura S’Aida, Chris Antonik, Tad Robinson, John Primer (pictured), Johnny Max, Erin McCallum, MonkeyJunk, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Lionel Young Band http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/

Summer Blues Festivals

Summer is almost here! Check out these blues festivals and start planning for the warm weather!

Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival – June 1-3 http://objf.org/ Featuring David Wilcox, Dylan Wickens, Larry Kurtz, Harpdog Brown, Douglas Watson, Little G Weevil and more!
Waterfront Blues Festival – June 1-3 http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/Featuring Dylan Wickens, Shakura S’Aida, Chris Antonik, Tad Robinson, John Primer, Johnny Max, Erin McCallum, MonkeyJunk, Eugene Hideaway Bridges and more!
Orillia Spring Blues Festival – June 8-10 http://www.orilliaspringblues.com Featuring Booker T. Jones, Jordan John & The Blues Angels, Mike McKenna/Lance Anderson, Curley Bridges, Chuck Jackson & The Big Bad Blues Band, Morgan Davis, Paul James Band, The Distillery, Ronnie Douglas, Wayne Buttery and more!
Chicago Blues Festival – June 8-10 Featuring Mavis Staples (pictured), L’il Ed & The Blues Imperials, Billy Branch and more!
TD Toronto Jazz Festival – June 22-July 1 http://torontojazz.com/ Featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band and more!
Montreal Jazz Festival – June 28-July 7 http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/ Featuring George Thorogood & The Destroyers, JJ Grey & Mofro and more!
Ottawa Bluesfest – July 4-15 http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/
Porquis Blues Festival – July 6-8 http://www.porquis.ca/ Featuring Robin Banks, Pappy John’s Band, Erin McCAllum and more!
Thunder Bay Blues Festival – July 6-8 http://www.tbayblues.ca Featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jonny Lang, .38 Special, Sonny Landreth, Scrapomatic, Joe Louis Walker, Sass Jordan, MonkeyJunk and more!
Tremblant International Blues Festival – July 6-15 http://www.tremblantblues.com
Lighthouse Blues Festival – July 13-14 http://www.lighthousebluesfest.ca Featuring Jimmy Bowskill, David Rotundo, Conor Gains, Cheryl Lescom, Mississippi Heat & more
London International Bluesfest – July 13-15 http://www.thebluesfest.com/ Featuring Reverend Peyton’s Big Damned Band, Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Johnny Max, Steven Page and more!
Windsor International Bluesfest– July 13-15 http://www.thebluesfest.com/ Featuring Edgar Winter, Sugar Ray, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Jimmy Bowskill and more!
Frankford Island Blues Festival July 13-15 http://www.loyalblues.ca/festival.htm
Beaches International Jazz Festival – July 20-29 http://www.beachesjazz.com/
Underground Railroad Music Festival – August 18 http://www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com/music-festival.html Featuring Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Curley Bridges, Blackburn, Harrison Kennedy and more!
Donnacona Blues Festival – Aug 7-12 http://www.donnaconablues.com/
Kitchener Blues Festival – August 9-12 http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com Featuring Colin James, Los Lobos, The Twisters, David Rotundo, John Finley, Douglas Watson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Alfie Smith, Carlos del Junco, Ken Whiteley, Harry Manx, Pappy John’s Band, Marcia Ball, Shane Murphy, Treasa Levasseur, Joe Louis Walker, Cheryl Lescom, James Anthony, Taj Mahal, John Knight and more!
Festiblues – August 10-14 http://www.festiblues.com/ Featuring Anthony Gomes, The 24th Street Wailers, Blues Bound, Pamela, Patrick Lehman and more!
Calabogie Blues Festival – August 17-19 http://calabogieblues.com
Limestone City Blues Festival – Aug 23-26 http://www.kingstonblues.com
Edmonton Blues Festival – Aug 24-26 http://www.bluesinternationalltd.com/ Featuring Moreland & Arbuckle, Duke Robillard, Charlie Musselwhite, Lionel Young, Tommy Castro and more!
Southside Shuffle – September 7-9 http://www.southsideshuffle.com/ Featuring the 2012 TBS Talent Search Winner and more!
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival – September 11-16 http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com Featuring Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Maceo Parker, Charles Bradley, John Mayall, Oli Brown and more!

TBS Birthday Blues Bash

Help Us Party, Help Us Grow. The Toronto Blues Society is celebrating 27 years of promoting and preserving blues in Toronto!  As a TBS Member, you know the many benefits of membership. And the latest … ourThurs May 24 Birthday Party with the Morgan Davis Band at The Delta Chelsea Hotel Monarchs Pub! The show will begin at 9pm and will be emceed by Blues Doctor Julie Hill.

Admission – Free

Draw Prizes – Free*

Birthday Cake – Free

You being there – Priceless

 

Come on out, and help us celebrate TBS’ birthday.  Even more importantly – bring at least one friend.  The more the merrier for a great party and you know they’ll see what membership is all about.

*For anyone renewing or purchasing a new Charter membership at the event, you will be entered into a raffle to win a dinner for two at Monarchs Pub!

 

Digital Dollars: Let’s Get Music Fans

The last Digital Dollars seminar “Let’s Get Music Fans” will take place atLula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, M6K 1T9) on Saturday May 26, 1pm-4pm. This session will feature Dmitri Vietze (Rock Paper Scissors), Johan Hultqvist (Pinwheel Music), Allison Saretsky (Luminato), Kevin LeFlar (officialCOMMUNITY) and Reginald Ray (Small World Music). The monthly seminar series features leading thinkers on the new digital music landscape. Check out the four previous sessions at www.livestream.com/torontobluessociety. 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. http://digitaldollars2012.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, the next trip takes 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

SAVE MONEY on TBS events

Become a TBS Member Today! 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

Morgan Davis – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – May 3  |  Gladys Knight– Casino Rama – May 3  |  Joanne Shaw Taylor – Oakville Centre for Performing Arts – May 5  |  Susie Arioli CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 9  |  The 24th Street Wailers (pictured) CD Release – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – May 10  |  Steve Strongman CD Release – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – May 12  |  Shakura S’Aida Electric CD Release – Revival – May 17  |  Shakura S’Aida Acoustic CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 18  |  Jay Douglas – Glenn Gould Studio – May 18  |  BB King – Casino Rama – May 24/25  |  TBS Birthday Party w/Morgan Davis – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – May 24  |  Bonnie Raitt – Massey Hall – May 26  |  Kelly Joe Phelps – Hugh’s Room – June 1  |  George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – June 2  |  Sonny Landreth CD Release – Hugh’s Room – June 6  |  Robin Bank$ – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – June 7  |  JW Jones CD Release w/Danny Marks – Hugh’s Room – June 7  |  Tribute to Buddy Guy & Junior Wells w/Danny Marks, David Rotundo, Dylan Wickens, Douglas Watson – Hugh’s Room – June 21  |  Tedeschi Trucks Band – Toronto Jazz Festival – June 29  |  Danny Brooks – Hugh’s Room – July 18  |  Steve Strongman – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Aug 2  |  The Black Keys – Molson Amphitheatre – Aug 4  |  Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Finals – Nathan Phillips Square – Aug 16  |  Keb’ Mo’ – Koerner Hall – Nov 8  |  26th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 24

 

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