Where It’s At! – April 4, 2013
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Shuggie Otis Ticket GiveawayAt a young age, he was compared to Jimi Hendrix, he floored Sly Stone with his recordings, he pre-dated the stylistic synthesis of Prince by half a decade, and even once turned down playing guitar with The Rolling Stones. Shuggie Otis will perform his first live dates outside America in over 20 years including a stop atThe Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on April 14. If you are a TBS charter member in good standing, send an email with the name of Shuggie’s classic album that has just been re-released in the subject line toinfo@torontobluessociety.com |
TBS Talent Search Submissions OpenAttention emerging blues artists! The Toronto Blues Society Talent Search are now open for submissions and must be received at the TBS office by Friday May 10 at 5pm. The competition is open to emerging Canadian blues artists who have not appeared in the finals of the talent search in the past and who do not have national distribution. This year, the finals will take place at Dominion on Queen(500 Queen St E) on Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8. The prize for the winner includes a showcase slot at Blues Summit Seven in 2015, a gig at the Delta Chelsea Hotel Monarchs Pub, a day at Revolution Recording, a performance at the Kitchener Blues Festival subject to final approval, mentoring meetings with industry professionals and more! Artists can submit by sending a CD, one sheet and $15 submission fee to the TBS office (910 Queen St W, Suite B04, Toronto, ON, M6J 1G6) or through Sonicbids. |
TBS Gladstone SeriesThe 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! Mark your calendars for upcoming Gladstone series shows including Chris Antonik’s CD Release (May 2), Morgan Davis (June 6), Fraser Daley (July 4). http://www.gladstonehotel. |
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TBS Blues Dance Birthday BashMark your calendar for the Toronto Blues Society’s 28th birthday partyfeaturing a performance by Jack de Keyzer (pictured) that will feature material off his new CD Electric Love at the Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub on Thursday May 30, 8pm. The event will be free to the public, so members are encouraged to bring a friend! Cake will be served between sets and this show will have a special focus on the art of blues dancing! |
Have You Visited the TBS Website Lately?The Toronto Blues Society website is packed with information about what’s going on with blues in Toronto. Whether you are looking for live blues listings or John’s Blues Picks for reviews on the latest blues recordings,www.torontobluessociety.com is your one stop visit! |
Mississippi’s Got the Blues!Hopson Plantation – ww.hopsonplantation.com Planning a visit to Mississippi? Why not stop and visit some of the Blues Trails Markers, dotted across the state? www.msbluestrail.org Po’ Monkey’s – http://www.msbluestrail.org/ To Get More Mississippi Blues News check out www.deltabluesmuseum.org If you’d like to receive more information about Mississippihttp://www.visitmississippi. The Toronto Blues Society is planning a trip to Mississippi. Before you book your trip, contact the office to learn more! |
Welcome 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. |
Are You a TBS Member?TBS Members save money to TBS events and have access to discounts and giveaways! Give the gift of membership to the Toronto Blues Society and you will be giving all year long! 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)
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Concert NotesAllen Toussaint & David Bromberg – Koerner Hall – April 5 | Ken WhiteleyGospel Matinee Series Finale – Hugh’s Room – April 7 | Serena Ryder – Danforth Music Hall – April 11 | Jake Chisholm Album Release – Dakota Tavern – April 11 | The Three Kings of the Blues w/Danny Marks, Jack de Keyzer, Chris Antonik, Dylan Wickens – Hugh’s Room – April 12 | Aretha Franklin – Roy Thomson Hall – April 12 | Shuggie Otis – Phoenix Concert Theatre – April 14 | Kevin Breit (pictured) CD Release – Hugh’s Room – April 17 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 20 | Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-a-Whirl Band – Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre – April 25 | Trixie Whitley – Drake Hotel Underground – April 30 | Chris Antonik CD Release – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – May 2 | Edgar Winter & Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown – Regent Theatre Oshawa – May 4 | Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires– Phoenix Concert Theatre – May 11 | The Rolling Stones – Air Canada Centre – May 25 | Thom Swift & Steve Marriner – Hugh’s Room – May 29 | TBS Birthday Party w/Jack de Keyzer – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – May 30 | Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – Hugh’s Room – May 31 | Waterfront Blues Festival – May 31-June 2 | Morgan Davis – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – June 6 | Mavis Staples & Dr. John – Nathan Phillips Square – June 22 | James Hunter & Sharon Jones – Nathan Phillips Square – June 27 | Fraser Daley – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – July 4 | Fathead – Hugh’s Room – July 27 | John Mayer – Molson Amphitheatre – Aug 14 | Johnny Winter – Peter’s Players – Aug 17/18 | Harry Manx – Peter’s Players – Oct 24 | TBS Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 30 |
Donate to TBSMake 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: http:// Charitable #: 87487 7509 RR0001 |