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Saturday, July 27

Festivus w/ Spencer Mackenzie, Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train, Voodoo Pawn Shop 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Matt Allen 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Boston Pizza Parry Sound, 10 bay St, Parry Sound ON, 705-996-0260 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

Junction City All Stars 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm My House in The Junction, 2882 Dundas St W, Toronto,

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887




Sunday, July 28

Matt Allen 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Smokin’ Hot BBQ, 26 Station Rd, Huntsville ON, 705-380-8990 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

JW Jones 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band play the music of “Stink” 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Chuck Jackson 4:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754

Donnie Meeker 5:00 pm Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515

Frank Cosentino 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 4th Sunday

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Monday, July 29

Union Summer Music Series: Quisha Wint & Lance Anderson 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Union Station, , Toronto,

Union Summer Music Series: Jay Bleus Trio 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Union Station, , Toronto,




Tuesday, July 30

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Wednesday, July 31

The Weber Brothers 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Rice Lake Arts, 855 Second Line Road, Bailieboro, 647-985-4352 $40

Tinariwen – African desert blues 7:00 pm Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne St, Toronto, $44

Krewe de Bleu w/ Julian Fauth 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm La Rev, 2848 Dundas St W., Toronto, 647-748-1376

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Jesse Whiteley Trio 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Thursday, August 1

Woodstock at 55: Lance Anderson, Toney Springer, Harrison Kennedy, Cheryl Lescom, Matt Weidinger 7:30 pm Meaford Hall Arts And Cultural Centre, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, $40

Conor Gains 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Bluebird Bar, 2072 Dundas W., Toronto,




Friday, August 2

Jackie + Kim Richardson 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Base31, 26-343 County Road 22 Picton, Prince Edward County, $39

Jay Douglas Band 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria St, Toronto, (416) 363-5299

Tyler Yarema Band 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979

Lighthouse 8:00 pm Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario St., Collingwood, $75

The Weber Brothers Band 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $30

Matt Allen 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Huntsville Brewhouse, 59 Main St E Unit 1a, Huntsville ON, 705-789-7931 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Paul Reddick 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, August 3

Tim Bastmeyer 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Newmarket Farmers Market, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket,

Halton Freedom Festival – Emancipation Weekend: Garnetta and DaGroovmasters, LMT Connection, Lou Pomanti & Oakland Stroke and more… 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON,

Tim Bastmeyer 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Matt Allen 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Jolly Roger Inn Restaurant & Bar, 1 JR Lane, Parry Sound ON, 705-241-8658 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp!

Emancipation Festival Afterparty: Blackburn Brothers 8:00 pm Heartwood Concert Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, $20

Steve Payne & Mike Branton, plus Albert Saxby, Brian Jantzi 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887




Sunday, August 4

Chuck Jackson & Tyler Yarema 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979

Jackie Richardson & Joe Sealy present Africville Stories 2:00 pm Westben Performing Arts Theatre, 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford, 1-705-653-5508 $30 – 65

The Good Brothers 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972 $20

Danny Marks Combo 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Steve Payne, Brian Gladstone Band featuring Tony Quarrinton & Brian Morgan, plus Brian Janzti 3:30 pm Free Times Cafe, 320 College St, Toronto, ON, Toronto, $15

Emily Burgess (solo) 4:00 pm Beamish House Pub, 27 John St, Port Hope,

Chuck Jackson 4:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Distillery District, 55 Mill St., Toronto, Trinity Street Stage, 9 Trinity Street, Toronto Ontario - Rockabilly & Blues $Free Event

Paul Reddick Blues 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W., Toronto,

Jerome Tucker Band 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130




Monday, August 5

Union Summer Music Series: Dave Mowat & The Curbside Shuffle 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Union Station, , Toronto,




Tuesday, August 6

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Wednesday, August 7

Matt Allen 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Huntsville Town Dock Park, 92 Main St W, Huntsville ON, 705-789-4975 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $Donations Gratefully Appreciated

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, August 8

Tim Bastmeyer 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Acoustic Grill, 172 Picton Main St., Picton,

Colin & Jay Linden 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $40

Sil Simone 8:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Paul Reddick duo 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Bluebird Bar, 2072 Dundas W., Toronto,

Steve Payne & Albert Saxby 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Coach and Lantern, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822




Friday, August 9

Fraser Melvin 5:00 pm Great Lakes Brewery, 30 Queen Elisabeth Blvd, Etobicoke,

Miss Angel, Fog Blues and Brass, Shawn Kellerman, Glenn Marais, Brandon Santini and more… 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm Kitchener Blues Festival, , Kitchener, $Free

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, August 10

Chris Beard, Annie Mack, Colin Linden, Ken Whiteley and more… 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm Kitchener Blues Festival, , Kitchener, $Free

Blue Moon Marquee, Garrett Mason, Sean Pinchin, Isaak Bonk, Maple Blues Band and more… 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm TD Kitchener Blues Festival-Europro Stage, Frederick & King St., Kitchener ON, $Free

Emily Burgess (solo) 6:00 pm Mulligan’s Pub, 111 Golf Course Rd, Minden,

Steve Payne, Noah Zacharin, Brian Jantzi, Albert Saxby 7:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion Br. 129 – Haliburton, 719 Mountain St., Haliburton, haliburtonfolk.com $18 – 30

Matt Allen 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Centennial Park Gazebo, Lions Park, Magnetawan ON, +17053873947 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $Free Event

Garnetta and DaGroovmasters 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20

Little Magic Sam 9:00 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887




Sunday, August 11

Johnny Rawls & The Maple Blues Band, Douglas Watson, Barney Bentall and more… 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Kitchener Blues Festival, , Kitchener, $Free

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Carlos del Junco 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Chuck Jackson 4:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754

Luke and The Apostles 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto, $10

Paul Reddick Blues 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W., Toronto,

Tim Bastmeyer 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989

Richard Henderson Blues Combo 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Legendary Castaways 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 2nd Sunday

Heather Luckhart Blues Band (live blues & slow swing dance) 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Dovercourt Dance House – La Plaza Bar, 805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, Beginner dance lesson from 6:15-7:15 - $20 for show + lesson $15




Monday, August 12

Union Summer Music Series: Quincy Bullen 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Union Station, , Toronto,

Union Summer Music Series: Gary Kendall Trio 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Union Station, , Toronto,




Tuesday, August 13

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Garrett Mason 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm The Bank Art House, 22 King Street, Welland, $22

Jerome Godboo 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Wednesday, August 14

Al Lerman Band 6:00 pm Rice Lake Arts, 855 Second Line Road, Bailieboro, 647-985-4352 $40

Freakin Beacon Band w/ guest Cheryl Lescom 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm The Beacon – Wasaga, 146 45th St N, Wasaga Beach, (705) 429-4433

Garrett Mason 8:00 pm Casbah, 306 King St W, Hamilton, (905) 741-7625

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, August 15

Matt Allen 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Oar, 530 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst ON, 705-687-8618 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

Broadview Danforth BIA: Raha Javanfar Band 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 337 Danforth Ave. Parkette, , Toronto,

Tedeschi Trucks Band 7:00 pm Budweiser Stage, , Toronto,

Beggar’s Blues Banquet: Matt Weidinger, Doc Maclean, Chuck Jackson, Cheryl Lescom, Lisa Goodridge 7:30 pm Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St, Port Credit, Annual Fundraiser and Southside Shuffle kick-off party! Tickets at Impressionable Gifts in Port Credit (905) 271-8999 $54

The Beat Heathens w/ guest 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville,

Garrett Mason solo, Patrick Fockler & Manny DeGrandis opening 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Newmarket Veteran’s Association, 406 Millard Ave, Newmarket, (905) 895-7321 Tickets https://www.quiktix.ca/event/669e9c8c9db1cf3d37e891c5 $20

Grant Lyle and Brotherhood 9:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Friday, August 16

Alfie Smith 6:00 pm Mann’s Distillery, 581 West St., Brantford,

Erin McCallum & Teddy Leonard 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm John Saunders Centre, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, Doors open 6pm. Limited tic available. $35 – 40

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Garrett Mason (2 nights) 9:00 pm Cameron House (backroom), 408 Queen St W, Toronto, (416) 703-0811

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,




Saturday, August 17

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner, 1594 Queen St E, Toronto, (647) 608-0993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Charlotte and the Dirty Cowboys 8:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Garrett Mason (2 nights) 9:00 pm Cameron House (backroom), 408 Queen St W, Toronto, (416) 703-0811

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues $No Cover




Sunday, August 18

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC

Jesse Whiteley solo 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto,

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Chuck Jackson 4:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754

Hogtown All Stars 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Paul Reddick Blues 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W., Toronto,

Garrett Mason 6:00 pm Old Church Theatre Trenton, 940 Bonisteel Rd, Trenton,

Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 3rd Sunday of the month




Monday, August 19

Union Summer Blues Series: Camilo Restrepo 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Union Station, , Toronto,

Union Summer Blues Series: Suzie Vinnick 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Union Station, , Toronto,




Tuesday, August 20

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Wednesday, August 21

Lazy Wednesdays Patio Series: Jesse O’Brien and Chris Caddell 7:00 pm Stonewalls Restaurant, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808

Harry Manx 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St, Midland, $40

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, August 22

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm The Barge, Gull Lake Rotary Park, 405 Brock St, Gravenhurst ON, 705-706-2989 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues at the water's edge... $Free Event

Garrett Mason 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636 $25




Friday, August 23

Steve Payne & Al Lerman 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Old Church Theatre Trenton, 940 Bonisteel Rd, Trenton, $25

Tunes 4 Tails: The Wilderness, Evan Rotella, Miss Emily (Full Band) 7:00 pm Market Square, 216 Ontario St., Kingston, Free - Celebrating Kingston Humane Society’s 140th Anniversary

Dinner & Dance Party w/ Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters 7:00 pm Appalachian Pub, 68 Main St N, Georgetown,

The Tonewheels: Matt Weidinger, Chris Latta, Mike Rajna 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20

Rick Robichaud 8:00 pm Harbour St. Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,




Saturday, August 24

Junction Blues Fest: Frank Cosentino, Jay Bleus, Isaak Bonk, Camilo Restrepo, and more… 2:00 pm Junction Temple, 151 Annette St., Toronto, Advanced $35 tickets and $40 at the door: Ticketscene.ca   $35

Danny Marks 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Castro’s Lounge, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272

The Jive Bombers feat. Johnny Max 7:30 pm Meaford Hall Arts And Cultural Centre, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, $40

Harry Manx 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $53

Chloe Watkinson 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887




Sunday, August 25

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Harry Manx 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Blues Holler, , Uxbridge, $See Website

Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band play the music of “Stink” 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Chuck Jackson 4:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754

Donnie Meeker Band 5:00 pm Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515

Paul Reddick Blues 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W., Toronto,

Frank Cosentino 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 4th Sunday

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Monday, August 26

Harry Manx 5:30 pm Studio 79, , Collingwood,




Tuesday, August 27

Julian Fauth 6:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder 9:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Wednesday, August 28

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, August 29

The Tonewheels 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979

Heather Luckhart & Eric St-Laurent 9:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Friday, August 30

Matt Allen 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Boston Pizza Parry Sound, 10 bay St, Parry Sound ON, 705-996-0260 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,




Saturday, August 31

Al Lerman 1:00 pm Huff Winery, , Bloomfield - Prince Edward County,

Grant Lyle Trio 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $15

Danny B. 9:30 pm Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887




Sunday, September 1

Chuck Jackson & Tyler Yarema 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979

Tim Bastmeyer 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm The Wooly Pub, 176 Woolwich St, Guelph,

Paul Reddick 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Danny Marks Combo 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Jerome Tucker Band 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130




Wednesday, September 4

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, September 5

Chris Smither 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $48




Friday, September 6

LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS – TRIO 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, On., 905 5463200 Friday Noon Hour Concert Series - Maple Blues Award winners $Free

Sue Foley, Bywater Call, Durham County Poets, Big Dan Jeffares, Doc Maclean and more… 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, Port Credit, Mississauga,

Philip Sayce 9:00 pm Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W., Toronto, $30

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Paul Reddick 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, September 7

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, Port Credit, Mississauga, Swingin' Blackjacks at Impressionable Gifts, 74 Lakeshore Rd E, 1-4pm $Free Event

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner, 1594 Queen St E, Toronto, (647) 608-0993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Roc’n Docs, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754 SouthSide Shuffle 2024!

CJ Chenier, Jim Cuddy, Philip Sayce, Cheryl Lescom, Al Lerman, The Tonewheels and more… 4:30 pm to 11:30 pm Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, Port Credit, Mississauga,

Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels 6:00 pm Old Church Theatre Trenton, 940 Bonisteel Rd, Trenton,

Fraser Melvin Band 9:00 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, Port Credit, Mississauga, We'll be on the Gazebo stage rockin' the blues! Special guest Larry Kurtz on harp.




Sunday, September 8

Downchild, Blackburn Brothers, Glenn Marais, Matt Minglewood, Crossfield Bend and more… 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, Port Credit, Mississauga,

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Durham County Poets 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Luke and The Apostles 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto, $10

Legendary Castaways 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 2nd Sunday

Richard Henderson Blues Combo 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469




Wednesday, September 11

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, September 12

Durham Rock and Blues Fest: Matt Andersen 8:00 pm Regent Theatre Oshawa, 50 King St. E., Oshawa,




Friday, September 13

Durham Rock and Blues Fest 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Victoria St. Parkette (Regent Theatre), 50 King St. E, Oshawa,

Sandra Bouza, Steve Marriner, Smoke Wagon Blues Band and more… 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm Stonebridge Town Centre, 291 Main Street, Wasaga Beach, Wasaga Beach Blues Festival

My Son The Hurricane 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St S., Uxbridge, $See Website

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, September 14

Erin McCallum, Murray Kinsley + Wicked Grin, Mike McCarthy, John Finley, Soul Motivators and more… 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm Stonebridge Town Centre, 291 Main Street, Wasaga Beach, Wasaga Beach Blues Festival

Durham Rock and Blues Fest: Blues Junkies, Southern Gentlemen and more… 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Victoria St. Parkette (Regent Theatre), 50 King St. E, Oshawa,

Paul Reddick Trio 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $20




Sunday, September 15

Fog Blues + Brass, Garnetta Cromwell, Rick Robichaud, Paul Reddick and more… 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Stonebridge Town Centre, 291 Main Street, Wasaga Beach, Wasaga Beach Blues Festival

Durham Rock and Blues Fest: Voodoo Pawn Shop, Andy Earle and The Bandits, Mike McKenna’s Tone Rockets and more… 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Victoria St. Parkette (Regent Theatre), 50 King St. E, Oshawa,

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC

Swamperella 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972 $20

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 3rd Sunday of the month




Wednesday, September 18

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Thursday, September 19

Matt Allen 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Oar, 530 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst ON, 705-687-8618 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

The Maple Blues Band 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm John Saunders Centre, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, $55.00




Friday, September 20

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,




Saturday, September 21

Paul James 3:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Big Sugar 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Concert Hall, 888 Yonge St, Toronto, $46

Alfie Smith 8:00 pm Moonshine Cafe, 137 Kerr St, Oakville, $15




Sunday, September 22

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues!! $15.00

Lance Anderson, Tobin Spring, Roly Platt 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Frank Cosentino 7:00 pm Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Every 4th Sunday

Rocky Verweel & The Queen City Blues 7:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Wednesday, September 25

Action Sound Band 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Friday, September 27

Sandra Bouza 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $25

Kellylee Evans 8:00 pm Old Mill – Jazz Lounge, 9 Old Mill Rd, Toronto, $34

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam 9:30 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,




Saturday, September 28

Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Goldenfield Brewery, 71 Sunrise Avenue, North York,

Matchedash Parish w/ guest Roger Harvey 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm St. Paul’s Centre – Orillia Youth Centre, 62 Peter St N, Orillia, All proceeds go to Orillia Youth Centre $33

Jesse Whiteley Trio 9:00 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804




Sunday, September 29

Big Dan Jeffares – Road To Memphis fundraiser 2:00 pm Back Alley Bar and Grill, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas, $35

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band play the music of “Stink” 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto,

Donnie Meeker Band 5:00 pm Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515




Friday, October 4

Steve Strongman Band 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson St W, Whitby, $See Website

Paul Reddick 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, October 5

The Blues Corner -Open Blues Jam 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm The Blues Corner, 1594 Queen St E, Toronto, (647) 608-0993 2 mics, 2 guitar amps, 1 bass amp, drum kit, keyboard and full PA. This is not a bar BYOB, Outdoors $Free Entrance

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St, Kingston,

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm RCHA Club, 193 Ontario St, Kingston, Returning once again to the RCHA in Kingston. Great bunch of folk. Special guest Al McCann - keys.




Sunday, October 6

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Tuesday, October 8

Amy Louie Grossman’s Scholarship Concert 7:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000




Wednesday, October 9

Mdou Moctar 7:00 pm The Concert Hall, 888 Yonge St, Toronto, $42




Friday, October 11

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Fraser Melvin Blues Band 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Sunday, October 13

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Luke and The Apostles 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto, $10




Wednesday, October 16

MonkeyJunk 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Hugh’s Room Live, 296 Broadview, Toronto, $25 – 35




Thursday, October 17

Matt Allen 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Oar, 530 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst ON, 705-687-8618 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover




Friday, October 18

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Saturday, October 19

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues 9:30-Midnight $No Cover




Sunday, October 20

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Thursday, October 24

Mad Dogs & Englishmen 7:30 pm John Saunders Centre, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, $45




Friday, October 25

The Fabulous Thunderbirds w/ guest Steve Strongman 8:00 pm Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St, Oakville, (905) 338-4161 $65

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, October 27

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues $15.00

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Donnie Meeker Band 5:00 pm Timothy’s Pub, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Monday, October 28

DigiMarCon World 9:00 pm Luxor Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 8008055385 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition - October 28-30, 2024 - Las Vegas, $297




Friday, November 1

Paul Reddick 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, November 2

Tim Bastmeyer 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm The Beaufort Pub, 173 Dundas Street East, Belleville,

The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The BAND 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St S., Uxbridge, $See Website




Sunday, November 3

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Friday, November 8

Matt Allen 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Boston Pizza Parry Sound, 10 bay St, Parry Sound ON, 705-996-0260 Matt Allen - One Man Rockabilly & Blues Stomp! $No Cover

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, November 10

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Luke and The Apostles 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto, $10




Thursday, November 14

Hymns to Freedom Project, feat. Jackie Richardson & The Rose Orchestra 7:30 pm Rose Theatre, , Brampton, $20 – 44




Friday, November 15

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Saturday, November 16

The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of THE BAND 7:30 pm Sanderson Centre, 88 Dalhousie St, Brantford, $50

Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Black Bear Pub, 1125 O’Connor Drive, Toronto, 416-752-5182

Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Black Bear Pub, 1125 O’Connor Drive, Toronto, 416-752-5182




Sunday, November 17

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Friday, November 22

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, November 24

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues $15.00

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Friday, November 29

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Saturday, November 30

Tim Bastmeyer 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Acoustic Grill, 172 Picton Main St., Picton,

Brooks & Bowskill 8:00 pm River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph, 519-763-3000 $25 – 30




Sunday, December 1

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Friday, December 6

Paul Reddick 10:00 pm Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto,




Saturday, December 7

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm Noonan’s Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues 9:30-Midnight $No Cover




Sunday, December 8

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Luke and The Apostles 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth, Toronto, $10




Friday, December 13

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, December 15

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Friday, December 20

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, December 22

The Swingin’ Blackjacks 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues $15.00

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Friday, December 27

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, December 29

Rick Taylor Band 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Crystal Chandelier, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996 $No cover




Friday, January 3, 2025

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, January 19, 2025

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC




Friday, January 24, 2025

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, January 26, 2025

Ken Yoshioka 9:00 pm Grossman’s Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000 Blues jam $PWYC




Friday, January 31, 2025

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,

Zeke Pippin 8:30 pm Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto,




Sunday, February 16, 2025

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Shacklands Brewing, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424 $PWYC

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