In this issue…
• Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils Win the Talent Search
• TBS IBC Showdown – This Monday
• Women’s Blues Revue
• Concert Notes
• TBS Gladstone Series
• Members Save Money on TBS Events
• Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
• Summer Blues Festivals
• Industry Showcase Opportunities
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 Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils Win the Talent Search
Congrats to Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils (pictured) on winning the TBS Talent Search! They will receive a prize package that includes a showcase opportunity at the Blues Summit Six, performances at theSouthside Shuffle and Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub, recording time at Revolution Recording, a photo shoot with Bill King, and mentoring sessions with industry professionals.
Congratulations to the other finalists as well: Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine (runner up), Amanda Davids, Ambre McLean, Carolyn Fe Blues Collective, and Tim Bastmeyer. |
 TBS IBC Showdown – This Monday
The International Blues Challenge takes place in Memphis January29-February 2, 2013 and the Toronto Blues Society is hosting a competition to see who will represent Toronto blues at the event. There are two categories that can be represented: solo/duo and band. Judging will take place during a free to the public event at the Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub on Monday August 20, 9pm. The competing performers are Suzie Vinnick (solo), Steve Strongman (solo, pictured), Shrimp Daddy(band) and Paul Reddick (band). |
 Women’s Blues Revue
The Charter Member only presale discount is on right now, call the office to get the code! Tickets will be available for the public on Aug 20 through the Massey Hall box office.
The 26th Annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revuefeatures Saidah Baba Talibah, Tanika Charles, Kellylee Evans(pictured), Angel Forrest, Sabrina Weeks, and Sacha Williamson! The event will take place at Massey Hall on Saturday November 24. The vocalists will be backed up by the all-female Women’s Blues Revue Band featuring Donna Grantis (Musical Director, Guitar), Suzie Vinnick (Guitar), Lily Sazz (Keys), Brandi Disterheft (Upright Bass), Lindsay Beaver (Drums), Colleen Allen (Sax), Carrie Chesnutt (Sax), and Rebecca Hennessy (Trumpet). |
 Concert Notes
TBS IBC Showdown featuring Shrimp Daddy (pictured) and more – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – Aug 20 | Eric Sardinas & Big Motor w/David Rotundo – Hugh’s Room – Aug 25 | Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine – Hugh’s Room – Aug 30 | Bill Bourne – Hugh’s Room – Sept 11 | Buddy Guy w/Jonny Lang – Casino Rama – Sept 13 | TBS Blues in the Garden – Sept 16 | Rita Chiarelli – Hugh’s Room – Sept 22 | Carolina Chocolate Drops – Hugh’s Room – Sept 25 | Paul James, Jack de Keyzer, Danny Marks – Hugh’s Room – Sept 26 | Carlos del Junco – Hugh’s Room – Oct 19 | Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Matinee – Hugh’s Room – Oct 28 | Susie Arioli – Hugh’s Room – Nov 1 | Peter Karp & Sue Foley – Hugh’s Room – Nov 6 | Keb’ Mo’ – Koerner Hall – Nov 8 | Robert Randolph – Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts – Nov 13 | Joe Bonamassa – Roy Thompson Hall – Nov 17 | 26th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 24 | Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Matinee – Hugh’s Room – Nov 25 | Leon Redbone – Hugh’s Room – Dec 4 |
 TBS Gladstone Series
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 and begin at 9pm. Mark your calendar for catl. (Oct 4, pictured) and Danny Marks (Nov 1). http://www.gladstonehotel.com |
 Members Save Money on TBS Events
The Toronto Blues Society is now a charitable organization, so you can be issued a tax receipt for any donations made beyond membership!
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! |
 Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
Take this quick survey and tell us what you are looking for in a blues vacation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7FYTC8Y
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 |
 Summer Blues Festivals
Check out upcoming blues festivals right on the TBS website! http://torontobluessociety.com/2012/03/summer-blues-festivals-2012/ |
 Industry Showcase Opportunities
Calling all artists looking to expand their touring prospects! See below for opportunities to be considered for TBS sanctioned showcases. Please send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com if you are interested to find out more information about each opportunity.
1) The Blues Summit Six is right around the corner! The bi-annual conference at the Delta Chelsea Hotel brings together blues industry from around Canada and beyond. A major component of the conference is the showcase portion which allows artists to perform in front of talent buyers. Note that artists may not showcase in consecutive Summit years. You may submit by sending a one sheet, CD, and a submission fee of $10 to the TBS office or through Sonicbids: http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=107783 If you submitted for this year’s talent search and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please call the office before submitting.
2) The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference takes place in Mississauga October 11-14, 2012. The Toronto Blues Society will once again be presenting a blues showcase. We would like to hear from established blues artists interested in performing in front of key industry in the folk community who could help facilitate national and international touring and festival appearances. http://www.ocff.ca/services/conference/index.html |
