Where It’s At! – February 3, 2011
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Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar BluesThe Toronto Blues Society will be presenting the best in local blues talent the first Thursday of each month at The Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. There will be no cover charge and each performance will begin at 8:30pm. Upcoming performances include The 24th Street Wailers CD release (Tonight, pictured), Paul James solo (March 3), and Steve Dawson (April 7)! http://www.gladstonehotel.com/ |
Women’s Blues Revue on CBC Canada LiveDid you miss the 24th annual Women’s Blues Revue at Massey Hall this past November? Want to relive the experience? Tune in to CBC Radio 2 (94.1 FM) on Feb 17 at 7pm, or CBC Radio 1 (99.1 FM) on Feb 18 at 2pm to hear the performances from that night in full. For frequencies across Canada: http://www.cbc.ca/frequency/ To stream the concert: http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20101127women |
Canadian Music Week Blues ShowcasePresented by DAWG FM and The Toronto Blues Society, this year’s Canadian Music Festival Blues Showcase will take place at The Silver Dollar Room on Sat March 12. The line-up is Johnny Max, Treasa Levasseur, The 24th Street Wailers, and Bill Durst (pictured). Doors at 5:30pm; advance tickets available at www.canadianmusicfest.com |
JUNO BluesCongratulations to this year’s JUNO nominees for best blues: The Sojourners, Johnny Max, FATHEAD, Harry Manx, and Jim Byrnes! There will be two blues showcases during JUNO Week leading up to the JUNO Awards show in Toronto. The showcases will take place on March 25 & March 26 at Monarchs Pub (Delta Chelsea Hotel). Performing artists will be announced shortly. |
Become a TBS Member Today!Enjoy the benefits of discounted tickets to TBS events. 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 – $45/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter, membership card, discounts to TBS Events, exclusive access to special TBS events, other discounts, and voting rights./ FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – $65/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 – $30/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter/STUDENT MEMBERSHIP – $20/year – Same benefits as CHARTER membership (please include student card number)
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Concert NotesFATHEAD – February 3 – Hugh’s Room | February Blues XIV – February 3-6 | Alejandra Ribera – February 5 – Hugh’s Room | Robert Cray – February 13 – Capitol Theatre Port Hope | John Hammond (pictured) – February 18 & 19 – Hugh’s Room | Winterfolk IX – February 18-21 | Kevin Breit & Dominic Mancuso – February 23 – Lula Lounge | Duke Robillard – February 24 – Hugh’s Room | Yemen Blues – February 24 – The Mod Club Theatre | Big Sugar – March 11 – Sound Academy | Chris Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite – March 20 – Hugh’s Room | Buddy Guy & Matt Andersen – Massey Hall – April 8 | John Primer – April 10 – Monarchs Pub | Suzie Vinnick CD Release – April 23 – Hugh’s Room | Smokin’ Joe Kubek & B’nois King – Regent Theatre Picton – May 7 | Waterfront Blues Festival – June 3-5 |