January 2026 – Sue Foley
Published January 1, 2026 in Maple Blues Newsletter
Sue Foley kicks off 2026 with a new album (Live at the Elmo), a new house (in Austin) and a whack of high-profile gigs
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January 2026 – Loose Blues News
Published December 31, 2025 in Loose Blues News
Paul James at 75: Toronto’s blues community is gearing up for a milestone celebration as the legendary Paul James takes over the Phoenix Concert Theatre on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
January 2026 – Top Blues
Published December 31, 2025 in Top Blues
This month’s recommended listening by Brant Zwicker, host/executive producer of At the Crossroads syndicated blues radio. Website: atcblues.ca
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Published December 16, 2025 in Maple Blues Archive
December 2025 – Harrison Kennedy
Published December 1, 2025 in Maple Blues Newsletter
Congratulations to Hamilton’s Harrison Kennedy on his induction to the Escarpment Blues Society Hall of Fame
December 2025 – Miss Emily
Published December 1, 2025 in John's Blues Picks
Emily Fennell is a blues singer, but her honesty and clarity mean she could choose any genre. She has a history of winning blues music awards. As a blues singer, she avoids cliché.
December 2025 – Ross Neilsen
Published December 1, 2025 in John's Blues Picks
What is “Within Tension”, exactly? Ross Neilsen describes it as the pressure an artist feels, in-studio, as well as referring to the actual barometric pressure within the studio.
December 2025 – Pierre Lacocque’s Mississippi Heat
Published December 1, 2025 in John's Blues Picks
Pierre Lacocque’s Mississippi Heat has a unique approach to presenting blues music.. In the true spirit of the Blues, the leader gathers a collection of the finest male and female musicians, singers, to deliver the messages contained in his songs and creating a musical energy rich with these blended talents!
December 2025 – Top Blues
Published December 1, 2025 in Top Blues
This month’s recommended listening by Brad Wheeler, music writer for the Globe and Mail Twitter: @bwheelerglobe
December 2025 – Loose Blues News
Published December 1, 2025 in Loose Blues News
Harrison Kennedy Honoured: Harrison Kennedy was honoured at a special gala performance on November 25th at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre as the Escarpment Blues Society inducted him into their Hall of Fame. The event featured heartfelt stories and tributes to Harrison Kennedy and live performances by several Hamilton bluesicians led by Steeltown’s favourite guitarslinger, Steve Strongman. Selected by unanimous vote, the Escarpment Blues Society Board of Directors chose Mr. Kennedy for his massive contribution to blues and soul music in Canada and beyond, as well as his pride in being a Hamiltonian.
