In this issue…
• 27th Annual Women’s Blues Revue
• TBS AGM & XMAS Party
• 8th Annual Tribute to Tom Waits Concert
• Jake Chisholm at the Gladstone
• Maple Blues Awards Charter Member Discount
• TBS Mississippi Trip April 6-13, 2014!
• Donate to TBS
• Concert Notes
• Dan Aykroyd Wines
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 27th Annual Women’s Blues Revue
Finally, the event we’ve all been waiting for, the 27th Annual Women’s Blues Revue is here! Make sure you’ve got your tickets for this Saturday’s very special show at Massey Hall.
The featured vocalists for the 27th annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue at Massey Hall on Saturday November 30 are Rachelle van Zanten, Layla Zoe, Kim Richardson, Betty Richardson, Roxanne Potvin, Selena Evangeline and Dawn Tyler Watson.
These featured vocalists will be backed by Morgan Doctor (drums) and Christine Bougie (guitar) who join new bandleader Rebecca Hennessy (trumpet), Brandi Disterheft (bass), Suzie Vinnick(guitar), Lily Sazz (keys), Elena Kapeleris (sax), and Carrie Chesnutt (sax).
To get the Charter Member 20% discount code, send an email to [email protected]. Purchase your tickets ASAP to get the best available seats! It pays to be a member!
Tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets through the Massey Hall box office: masseyhall.com / 416-872-4255 |
 TBS AGM & XMAS Party
You are cordially invited to join us next Saturday at the TBS Christmas Party! The event will take place at the Eaton Chelsea Monarchs Pub on Saturday December 7 starting at 9pm. Cake will be served and entertainment will be provided by the great Jerome Godboo Band.
The Annual General Meeting is open to current Charter Members and will take place at 7pm in theGerrard Room next to Monarchs Pub. |
 8th Annual Tribute to Tom Waits Concert
A Man Called Wrycraft presents the 8th Annual Live Concert Tribute to Tom Waits! Featuring the talents of Toney “Wild T” Springer, The Mackenzie Blues Band, Al Lucas, Turbo Street Funk and many more! Friday, November 29 / 8:30pm / Hugh’s Room / $25 Advanced/$30 Door / hughsroom.com |
 Jake Chisholm at the Gladstone
The Toronto Blues Society presents the best in blues talent the first Thursday of each month at the Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. Performances are free to the public, begin at 9pm, and the Gladstone has an excellent menu if you arrive for the show early! Jake Chisholm (pictured) performs on Thursday December 5 in this season’s final show in the Gladstone Series! |
 Maple Blues Awards Charter Member Discount
A limited number of discount tickets for the annual Maple Blues Awards at Koerner Hall on Monday January 20 are on sale now. If you are a Charter Member and would like to purchase the best available tickets at the lowest discount ($28), email [email protected] to retrieve the password to give to the RCM box office performance.rcmusic.ca/royal-conservatory-ticket-packages / 416-408-0208 |
 TBS Mississippi Trip April 6-13, 2014!
The Toronto Blues Society is planning a blues trip to MississippiApril 6-13, 2014! Insight Travel (TICO insured) is helping produce an irresistible package for those who always wanted to visit the Deep South. The trip will be hosted by Mark “Bird” Stafford(pictured) and will feature total immersion in Mississippi culture. Highlights of the trip will include the Juke Joint Festival, the Civil Rights Museum and a visit to the Blues Foundationheadquarters in Memphis, TN!
$200 deposits are now being accepted for the Mississippi Blues Trip 2014! To process your deposit and guarantee your seat, please contact TBS head office and they will be able to assist you further.
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest. The itinerary is almost complete and will be made available shortly.
Departs: April 6-13, 2014
Price: $1895 per person (Air travel not included) |
 Donate to TBS
Make a donation to the Toronto Blues Society! The TBS is now a registered charitable organization and is able to issue tax receipts to donations made beyond membership and merchandise. Your generousity will assist the ongoing operations of the Toronto Blues Society such as the Blues in the Schools program, workshops, the Women’s Blues Revue, the Maple Blues Awards, the Maple Blues Newsletter and more. Donate here: https://torontobluessociety.com/store/#donate
Charitable #: 87487 7509 RR0001 |
 Concert Notes
Shakura S’Aida – Hugh’s Room – Nov 28 | 8th Annual Tribute to Tom Waits – Hugh’s Room – Nov 29 | Steve Strongman – Annandale Country Club – Nov 29 | TBS Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 30 | Soulstack – El Mocambo – Nov 30 | Jack de Keyzer (pictured) – Hugh’s Room – Nov 30 | Leon Redbone – Hugh’s Room – Dec 6/7 | TBS Christmas Party – Eaton Chelsea Monarchs Pub – Dec 7 | Charles Bradley – Centre in the Square – Dec 11 | Charles Bradley – Kool Haus – Dec 12 | Steve Strongman – Roselawn Centre – Dec 12 | Have a Bluesy XMas w/Etta James featuring Shakura S’Aida, Jesse Whiteley, Danny Marks, Sabrina Weeks, Carolyn Fe, Cheryl Lescom – Hugh’s Room – Dec 16/17 | Suzie Vinnick – Hugh’s Room – Dec 28 | TBS Maple Blues Awards – Koerner Hall – Jan 20 | Mavis Staples – Koerner Hall – Feb 7 | Jack de Keyzer – Annandale Country Club – Feb 14 | Matt Andersen – Massey Hall – March 1 | David Wilcox – Hugh’s Room – March 22 | Rik Emmett – Annandale Country Club – Mar 28 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 4 | David Gogo – Annandale Country Club – Apr 25 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – May 15 |
 Dan Aykroyd Wines
The TBS would like to welcome Dan Aykroyd Wines as the newest year round sponsor. You may be seeing their logo more often and there may even be some wine tastings at TBS events like the one that occurred at the Maple Blues Awards. http://www.diamondestates.ca/canadian-wines/alphabetical-listing/dan-aykroyd |
