In this issue…
• Maple Blues Awards – Monday Night
• Digital Dollars – Let’s Get Physical – This Saturday!
• 25th Annual Women’s Blues Revue on CBC
• IBC Fundraiser
• Gladstone Series: Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick – Feb 2
• Guitar Workshop
• Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
• Become a TBS Member Today
• Concert Notes
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 Maple Blues Awards – Monday Night
Have you got your tickets? Purchase tickets by visiting http://performance.rcmusic.ca/event/toronto-blues-society-maple-blues-awards or by calling 416-408-0208. If you are a Charter member in good standing, please contact the TBS office for preferred discounted seats before Friday at 5pm. After this time, these tickets will only be accessible in emergency situations.
In addition to this year’s hosts Treasa Levasseur and Shakura S’Aida, the performers at the 15th annual Maple Blues Awards are Rita Chiarelli, Fathead, Bill Johnson, MonkeyJunk, and Joe Murphy all backed by The Maple Blues Band! Stick around after the show for a high energy after party with The 24th Street Wailers in the lobby!
The national awards show takes place at beautiful Koerner Hall on January 16th, 2012.
The Maple Blues Band features musical director Gary Kendall (Bass), Tom Bona (Drums), Michael Fonfara (Keys), Teddy Leonard (Guitar), Chris Whiteley (Trumpet, Harmonica, Guitar), Al Lerman (Harmonica, Tenor Sax), Pat Carey (Tenor Sax), and Chris Murphy (Baritone Sax).
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 Digital Dollars – Let’s Get Physical – This Saturday!
The first Digital Dollars seminar “Let’s Get Physical” will take place at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, M6K 1T9) on January 14, 1pm-4pm. The featured speakers are Johan Hulqvist (Pinwheel Music, host), Lloyd Nishimura (Outside Distribution), Jack Schuller (Festival Record Distribution), Shelley Stein-Sacks (Music Think Tank), and David Travers-Smith (producer). The monthly seminar series features leading thinkers on the new digital music landscape. The FREE ADMISSION series is being presented by the Toronto Blues Society, Batuki Music, OCFF and Lula Lounge, and is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Please check back in the coming weeks for more details about this exciting series and mark your calendar for the second session on Sat Feb 11. http://digitaldollars2012.com/
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 25th Annual Women’s Blues Revue on CBC
Highlights from the 25th Annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue at Massey Hall are streaming right now on CBC Radio 2’s Concerts on Demand: http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20111126women! Relive this historic night featuring performances by Kat Danser, Ada Lee, Emma-Lee, Treasa Levasseur, Shakura S’Aida, and Suzie Vinnick! Tune in for the radio broadcasts – January 12 at 7pm on CBC Radio 2 (94.1 FM), and January 13 at 2pm on CBC Radio 1 (99.1 FM).
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 IBC Fundraiser
The 24th Street Wailers (pictured) will be representing the Toronto Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Feb 2-5! They will be performing at both the International and Polar Bear showcases. Help them offset their expenses to Memphis by attending a fundraiser at The Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub on Saturday January 21 featuring a live performance by the band! Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm, $10.
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 Gladstone Series: Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick – Feb 2
The Toronto Blues Society presents the best in blues talent the first Thursday of each month at the recently renovated Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. Performances are free to the public and begin at 9pm. The next show in the series is on February 2, and features a performance by Julian Fauth (pictured) & Paul Reddick!
Check back soon to find out about upcoming performances including Rick Taylor & Carlos del Junco (March 3), Layla Zoe (April 5), and Morgan Davis (May 3) http://www.gladstonehotel.com
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 Guitar Workshop
Danny Marks will host the Guitar Workshop on Sat March 3 at Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St E). Featured guitarists include Donna Grantis (pictured) and more to be announced in the coming weeks!
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 Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
Love Golf? Love Blues? Get the best of both worlds with the Mississippi Tourism’s International Golf & Blues Experience! Hosted by Chuck Jackson, upcoming trips take place April 15-21 in Biloxi, MS and 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
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 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 – $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!
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 Concert Notes
Paul James Birthday Show – Sound Academy – Jan 14 | Donna Grantis CD Release at The Rex Hotel – Jan 14 | Brian Blain’s Campfire Jam – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – Jan 15 | 15th Maple Blues Awards featuring Bill Johnson (pictured) and more! – Koerner Hall – Jan 16 | JJ Grey & Mofro w/MonkeyJunk – Horseshoe Tavern – Jan 22 | Mavis Staples – Brock University Centre for the Arts – Jan 25 | Mavis Staples – Koerner Hall – Jan 29 | Ken Whiteley – Hugh’s Room – Jan 29 | Barrie February Blues Festival – Feb 2-5 | Julian Fauth & Paul Reddick – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Feb 2 | Au Tour de la Guitare featuring Madagascar Slim, Philippe Lafreniere, Philippe Flahaut – Alliance Francaise de Toronto – Feb 10 | Sweet Honey in the Rock – Koerner Hall – Feb 10 | Winterfolk X – Delta Chelsea Hotel – Feb 17-19 | Brandi Disterheft – Glenn Gould Studio – Feb 21 | Aurora Winter Blues Festival – Feb 25| Ken Whiteley – Hugh’s Room – Feb 26 | TBS Guitar Workshop – March 3 | The Black Keys – Air Canada Centre – March 14 | John Hammond – Hugh’s Room – March 23/24 | Ken Whiteley – Hugh’s Room – April 1 | Layla Zoe – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – April 5 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 13 | Colin James – Massey Hall – April 20 | Lee Oskar, David Rotundo, Enrico Crivellaro – Hugh’s Room – April 25 | Kellylee Evans – Glenn Gould Studio – April 27 | Morgan Davis – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – May 3 | Digging Roots CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 25 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – June 2
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