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Where It’s At! – March 28, 2013

Published April 10, 2013 in Where It's At

In this issue…
• TBS Talent Search Submissions Open
• TBS Gladstone Series
• Continuing Education Course on The Blues
• TBS Blues Dance Birthday Bash
• Communication Survey
• Bluesaganza for Autism
• Have You Visited the TBS Website Lately?
• Layla Zoe Benefit
• Mississippi’s Got the Blues!
• Welcome Dan Aykroyd Wines!
• Are You a TBS Member?
• Concert Notes
• Donate to TBS

TBS Talent Search Submissions Open

Attention 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 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, begin at 9pm, and the Gladstone has an excellent menu if you arrive for the show early! Catch Suzie Vinnick on April 4!

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.com

Continuing Education Course on The Blues

Former JAZZ FM DJ Larry Green is lecturing a course on blues music at the University of Toronto at the School of Continuing Studies on Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30pm for six sessions starting April 3. Learn more about the course and how to enroll here

TBS Blues Dance Birthday Bash

Mark 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. 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!

Communication Survey

Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey on TBS’s communication to help serve you better: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YZT8P5X

Bluesaganza for Autism

Bluesaganza for Autism takes place at CAW Hall (124 Bunting Road, St. Catherines, ON) on Saturday March 30 with proceeds going to Autism Ontario – Niagara Region Chapter! The line-up for 2013 is Shakura S’Aida (pictured),Jerome GodbooJon Knight And the Bluesangaza All-Stars (Jim Casson – drums/musical director, Mark Lalama – keyboards, Dave Curry – guitar, Garth Vogan – bass, Gord Aeichele – sax, Alistair Robertson – sax)! Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets available at the CAW Hall and Autism Niagara (36 Page St. Suite 401, St. Catharines. 905.682.2776autismniagara@on.aibn.com) Doors at 7pm; Show at 8pm

 

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!

Layla Zoe Benefit

Layla Zoe has been off work for more than two months with a back injury. There is a special compilation CD available for purchase that includes music from Layla’s first four albums, remastered by Raines Records, called Years in the Blue Flame. Visit www.nimbitmusic.com/laylazoe to download a copy and make a donation to help pay for her recent emergency back surgery and related medical costs. All of the funds collected will go to Layla. There is also a benefit concert for her on Sat March 30 at Errington Hall in Errington, BC. http://www.pqbnews.com/entertainment/197595011.html 

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/blues-trail-markers/po-monkeys

To Get More Mississippi Blues News check out www.deltabluesmuseum.org

If you’d like to receive more information about Mississippihttp://www.visitmississippi.org/e-news-registration.aspx

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.diamondestates.ca/canadian-wines/alphabetical-listing/dan-aykroyd

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)

 

Contact the TBS office today!

Concert Notes

Suzie Vinnick – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – April 4  |  Allen Toussaint(pictured) & David Bromberg – Koerner Hall – April 5  |  Ken Whiteley Gospel Matinee Series Finale – Hugh’s Room – April 7  |  Serena Ryder – Danforth Music Hall – April 11  |  The Three Kings of the Blues w/Danny Marks, Jack de Keyzer, Chris Antonik, Dylan Wickens – Hugh’s Room – April 12  |  Shuggie Otis – Phoenix Concert Theatre – April 14  |  Kevin Breit 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 AntonikCD 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  |  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  |  Johnny Winter – Peter’s Players – Aug 17/18  |  Harry Manx – Peter’s Players – Oct 24

Donate to TBS

Make 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://torontobluessociety.com/store/#donate

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