Where It’s At! – March 3, 2011
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Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar Blues / Free AdmissionThe 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 Paul James solo (Tonight, pictured), Steve Dawson (April 7), Rick Fines (May 5), and more to be announced soon! http://www.gladstonehotel.com/ |
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, Jordan John & The Blues Angels, The 24th Street Wailers (pictured), and Bill Durst. Doors at 5:30pm; advance tickets available at www.canadianmusicfest.com; $10 |
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). The Friday night performance will feature the Johnny Max Band, and The 24th Street Wailers; The Saturday night performance will feature FATHEAD, Jim Byrnes (pictured), and Urban Preacher. Weekend Wristbands available at www.ticketmaster.com; $17.50 adv / $20 door |
Harmonic WorkshopHosted by Maple Blues Award winner Paul Reddick, this year’s harmonica workshop will take place on Sat April 9 at Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St E). The workshop will run from 2pm-6pm and will cost $10 for members / $12 for public. The backup band consists of Bucky Berger on drums, James Rasmussen on bass, and Teddy Leonard on guitar with guest artists Ken Yoshioka, Al Lerman (pictured) and more to be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned… |
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 NotesBig Sugar w/Wide Mouth Mason – March 11 – Sound Academy | Paul Simon Tribute w/Terry Gillespie & Suzie Vinnick – March 11 – Hugh’s Room | Digging Roots – March 18 – Hugh’s Room | Bob Hall w/Chris Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite – March 20 – Hugh’s Room | Buddy Guy & Matt Andersen (pictured) – 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 | Little Walter Tribute – Hugh’s Room – May 15 | Waterfront Blues Festival – June 3-5 | The Black Keys w/Cage The Elephant – Molson Amphitheatre – July 7 | Kitchener Blues Festival – Aug 4-7 |