Where It’s At! – May 24, 2012
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TBS Birthday Blues Bash TONIGHT
Help Us Grow, Help Us Party. Bring a friend and help us celebrate! Help introduce new people to the blues as we celebrate twenty seven years of promoting Toronto blues tonight! As a TBS Member, you know the many benefits of membership. And the latest is our Birthday Party with the Morgan Davis Band at The Delta Chelsea Hotel Monarchs Pub tonight! The show will begin at 9pm and will be emceed by Blues Doctor Julie Hill. Admission – Free Draw Prizes – Free* Birthday Cake – Free You being there – Priceless *For anyone renewing or purchasing a new Charter membership at the event, you will be entered into a raffle to win a dinner for two at Monarchs Pub! |
Digital Dollars: Let’s Get Music Fans – 3pm This SaturdayThe final Digital Dollars seminar “Let’s Get Music Fans” will take place at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, M6K 1T9) on Saturday May 26, 3pm. This session will feature Dmitri Vietze (Rock Paper Scissors, Host), Johan Hultqvist (Pinwheel Music), Allison Saretsky (Luminato), Kevin LeFlar (officialCOMMUNITY) and Reginald Ray (Small World Music). The monthly seminar series features leading thinkers on the new digital music landscape. Check out the four previous sessions at www.livestream.com/torontob |
JW Jones Ticket/CD Giveaway!One of Canada’s top touring artists JW Jones is releasing his new CD at Hugh’s Room on Thursday June 7, and the Toronto Blues Society wants you to be there! Reply to info@torontobluessociety.com with the name of JW’s new CD in the subject line and win a pair of tickets to the show and the new CD! Danny Marks will open the evening at 8:30pm. If you are not chosen, make sure to reserve your seats through the Hugh’s Room box office: 416-531-6604 |
Concert NotesBB King (pictured) – Casino Rama – May 24/25 | TBS Birthday Party w/Morgan Davis – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – May 24 | Bentroots CD Release – The Trane Studio – May 27 | Carey Ker: A Celebration of Life & Music w/Tony Springer, Michael Keith, Michael Danckert, Julie Steinwall, The Shades – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – May 28 | Bonnie Raitt – Massey Hall – May 26 | Amy Louie Grossman’s Music Scholarship Fundraiser featuring Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh, Danny Marks, Jerome Godboo and more – Grossman’s Tavern – May 29 | Kelly Joe Phelps – Hugh’s Room – June 1 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers w/Gordie Johnson – Massey Hall – June 2 | Soulstack CD Release – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – June 2 | Robin Bank$ – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – June 7 | JW Jones CD Release w/Danny Marks – Hugh’s Room – June 7 | Lucky Peterson w/Shawn Kellerman – Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub – June 9 | Sue Foley & Peter Karp CD Release – Hugh’s Room – June 10 | Chuck Jackson CD Release – The Rex Hotel – June 15 | Tribute to Buddy Guy & Junior Wells w/Danny Marks, David Rotundo, Dylan Wickens, Douglas Watson – Hugh’s Room – June 21 | Tedeschi Trucks Band – Toronto Jazz Festival – June 29 | Sonny Landreth CD Release – Hugh’s Room – July 6 | Suzie Vinnick CD Release – Hugh’s Room – July 12 | Danny Brooks – Hugh’s Room – July 18 | Betty Richardson – Hugh’s Room – July 19 | Buckwheat Zydeco – Hugh’s Room – July 25 | Steve Strongman – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Aug 2 | The Black Keys – Molson Amphitheatre – Aug 4 | Fathead – Hugh’s Room – Aug 10 | Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Finals – Nathan Phillips Square – Aug 16 | Keb’ Mo’ – Koerner Hall – Nov 8 | 26th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 24 |
Bringing it Back to Grossman’sA benefit concert to establish the Amy Louie Grossman’s Musician Scholarship will be held at Grossman’s Tavern (379 Spadina Ave) on Tuesday May 29. Prior to her passing in 2011, Grossman’s proprietor Amy Louie had a dream of one day establishing a fund to assist musician`s in their creative work. The scholarship will strive to provide funding on a yearly basis for a musician or music project and will reach out to other non-profit arts organizations to help determine who the recipients will be. Admission will be by donation, and there will be performances by Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh, Danny Marks (pictured), Jerome Godboo, Gary Kendall, Caution Jam, Laura Hubert, The McDonald Rush Band, Alec Fraser, Bill Hedefine, Steve Grisbrook, The Swingin Blackjacks, Brian Cober, Nicola Vaughn, Shakey Dagenais, Terry Wilkins and more.
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Carey Ker – A Celebration of Life & MusicA celebration of the life and music of long time TBS member Carey Ker will take place at the Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub on Monday May 28, 7pm-1am. Confirmed musical guests include Tony Springer (pictured), Michael Keith, Michael Danckert, Julie Steinwall, The Shades, Robin Banks and more to be confirmed. Monarchs Pub opens at 5pm and delicious food is available to purchase from the menu if you’d like to arrive early. Music will commence at approximately 8pm. There will be an opportunity to speak between sets if anyone would like to share a story or say a few words. |
Call For New Blues Talent!Attention emerging Canadian blues artists…The Toronto Blues Society Talent Search is back! Six finalists will be chosen to perform at the finals taking place at Nathan Phillips Square during City of Toronto’s Tasty Thursdays on Thursday August 16, noon-2pm. The finalists will compete for a grand prize which includes a showcase at the Blues Summit Six, a performance at the Southside Shuffle Festival, a show at The Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub, a photo shoot with Bill King, recording/mixing time at Revolution Studios, and consultations with industry professionals! Submissions are open now, and close on Friday June 15 at 5pm. You may submit through Sonicbidshttp://www.sonicbids. |
TBS Gladstone SeriesThe 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. Robin Banks will play a duo show on Thursday June 7! http://www.gladstonehotel.c |
Summer Blues FestivalsSummer is almost here! Check out these blues festivals and start planning for the warm weather!
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival – June 1-3 http://objf.org/ |
Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues ExperienceLove 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 |
Save Money on TBS EventsBecome 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)
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