In this issue…
• TBS Gladstone Series – Danny Brooks CD Release Tonight
• Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones DVD Giveaway
• Sleepwalk Guitar Festival
• Toronto Blues Now CD
• Maple Blues Awards – Vote Today!
• Maple Blues Awards
• Blues Summit 6
• Women’s Blues Revue
• Christmas Party & AGM
• Concert Notes
• Members Save Money on TBS Events
• JUNO Submission Deadlines
• Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
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 TBS Gladstone Series – Danny Brooks CD Release Tonight
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 and begin at 9pm. Texassippi Bluesman Danny Brooks (pictured) has his Toronto CD release tonight!
http://www.gladstonehotel.com |
 Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones DVD Giveaway
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, The Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago. Long influenced by Muddy Waters and the Chicago blues, members of the band paid a visit to Buddy Guy’s club, the Checkerboard Lounge, to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn’t take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Lefty Dizz also joined in on the fun. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately recorded and captured on camera.
Email the TBS office with the name of the city in which the show took place in the subject line for your chance to win a copy of the DVD! |
 Sleepwalk Guitar Festival
The Sleepwalk Guitar Festival returns for a second edition November 2-4 atThe Great Hall (1087 Queen St W). Once again curated by Luke Doucet, the festival features performances and workshops by Colin Linden, Colin Cripps,Cindy Cashdollar, Kevin Breit (pictured), Nels Cline, Burke Carroll, the curator himself and many more. For a full schedule, go to http://sleepwalkguitar.com/. If you’re a guitarist, make sure to also check out the Guitar Talk section of the website for informative videos from Sleepwalk alumni Duke Robillard, Christine Bougie, Amos Garrett and more. |
 Toronto Blues Now CD
The Toronto Blues Society has produced a compilation that serves as a snapshot of Toronto Blues Now! The CD features tracks from Paul Reddick, Downchild, David Wilcox, Jack de Keyzer, Suzie Vinnick, Harrison Kennedy, Treasa Levasseur, Fathead, Rita Chiarelli, Steve Strongman, Shakura S’Aida, Julian Fauth, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, The 24th Street Wailersand catl. For more information on the CD and to purchase yours today, check out torontobluessociety.com/toronto-blues-now
Also make sure to check out this feature at Reactor Design: http://www.reactorart.com/blog/ |
 Maple Blues Awards – Vote Today!
Check out the nominee list for the 16th Annual Maple Blues Awards here
Make sure to cast your vote for the public voting categories (non-instrument) today!
Voting is open right now & closes Saturday, December 8 at midnight PST at www.mapleblues.ca.
The nominees for the Maple Blues Awards are selected by a distinguished panel of 47 blues experts headed by the steering committee consisting of Deborah Cartmer (CFBU, St. Catherines), Yves Trottier (DAWG FM, Ottawa), Paul Norton (CFRO / CITR, Vancouver), and Gord MacAulay (Canadian Blues Alliance, Saskatoon). The panel includes radio hosts, journalists, and festival organizers regionally distributed across Canada. |
 Maple Blues Awards
Tickets are on sale now through the RCM Koerner Hall box office! Call the TBS office for the Charter Member discount / preferred seating code. This offer is only valid while quantities last so don’t delay, call today!
The Maple Blues Awards returns to beautiful Koerner Hall to honour the best in Canadian blues. Hosted by Raoul Bhaneja (pictured), the awards show will take place on Monday January 21, 7pm. This is the blues gathering of the year featuring live musical performances and blues dignitaries from around the world. Check back for updates on performers and other info!
http://performance.rcmusic.ca/event/maple-blues-awards |
 Blues Summit 6
Register now for the most important blues conference in Canada, Blues Summit 6. This biennial event brings together artists, festival directors, media, labels, managers, agents and other blues industry with both a showcase and a conference component.
Blues Summit 6 takes place at The Delta Chelsea Hotel (33 Gerrard St W)January 18-21, 2013. The keynote speaker for this edition of the conference is CBC/Stony Plain’s Holger Petersen. The weekend culminates with the Maple Blues Awards on January 21, which is ticketed separately through the Koerner Hall Box Office.
Showcasing artists include TBS Talent Search winners Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils, Jon Knight & Soulstack, Bill Durst, Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce, Carolyn Fe Blues Collective, The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer and more.
There are several price points for conference registration: Deep Dish Discount – Before Dec 1 ($89 public / $69 musician), Early Bird – Before Jan 1 ($99 public / $79 musician), Regular & Walk Up ($119 public / $99 musician). If you are a musician or charter member, please contact the office to access the musician rate code. There will be a delegate hotel code to access the room rate of $99. The code will be sent out with your registration confirmation.
Registration is on sale now through www.ticketpro.ca / 416-645-9090. For the most up to date information, keep an eye on http://torontobluessociety.com/blues-summit-6/
If you would like to be added to the Blues Summit email list for the most up to date info, please send an email to the TBS office. |
 Women’s Blues Revue
Tickets are on sale now through the Massey Hall Box Office! The Charter Member only discount is on right now, call the office to get the code! Public tickets can be purchased here.
The 26th Annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revuefeatures Saidah Baba Talibah, Tanika Charles (pictured), Kellylee Evans, Angel Forrest, Sabrina Weeks, and Sacha Williamson! The event will take place at Massey Hall on Saturday November 24. The vocalists will be backed up by the all-female Women’s Blues Revue Band featuring Donna Grantis (Musical Director, Guitar), Suzie Vinnick (Guitar), Lily Sazz (Keys), Brandi Disterheft (Upright Bass), Lindsay Beaver (Drums), Colleen Allen (Sax), Carrie Chesnutt (Sax), and Rebecca Hennessy (Trumpet). |
 Christmas Party & AGM
The TBS Christmas Party will take place this year on Saturday December 8 at the Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub. Don’t miss a thunderous performance by theCameo Blues Band at 9pm. The Annual General Meeting is open to all Toronto Blues Society members and will be held prior to the party at a TBD location in the hotel at 7pm. |
 Concert Notes
Danny Brooks CD Release – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Nov 1 | Susie Arioli– Hugh’s Room – Nov 1 | Bettye Lavette – Winter Garden Theatre – Nov 1 | Peter Karp & Sue Foley (pictured) – Hugh’s Room – Nov 6 | Keb’ Mo’ – Koerner Hall – Nov 8 | Robert Randolph – Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts – Nov 13 | Joe Bonamassa – Roy Thompson Hall – Nov 17 | Jully Black – Hugh’s Room – Nov 23 | 26th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 24 | Treasa Levasseur – Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts – Nov 24 | Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Matinee Christmas CD Release w/The Levy Sisters – Hugh’s Room – Nov 25 | Leon Redbone – Hugh’s Room – Dec 4/5 | TBS AGM & Christmas Party featuring the Cameo Blues Band – Delta Chelsea Hotel – Dec 8 | Have A Bluesy Christmas – Hugh’s Room – Dec 18 | Blues Summit Six – Delta Chelsea Hotel – Jan 18-21 | Maple Blues Awards – Koerner Hall – Jan 21 | Taj Mahal – Brock University – Jan 30 | Taj Mahal – Rose Theatre Brampton – Jan 31 | Taj Mahal – Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Feb 1 | Tribute to Etta James – Hugh’s Room – Feb 8 | John Hammond – Hugh’s Room – March 23/24 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 20 |
 Members Save Money on TBS Events
The Toronto Blues Society is now a charitable organization, so you can be issued a tax receipt for any donations made beyond membership!
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! |
 JUNO Submission Deadlines
To be considered for a JUNO nomination in the blues category, you must submit to http://www.junoawards.ca. Submission forms are available online now, the final deadline is November 13. Artists should submit now to save money on their submissions. The 42nd JUNO Awards Show will take place on Sunday April 21 at The Brandt Centre in Regina, SK and will be broadcast live on CTV. |
 Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
Love Golf? Love Blues? Get the best of both worlds with the Mississippi Tourism’s International Golf & Blues Experience! To learn more, find out about TBS group rates and to book your trip, go to http://www.golfandblues.net/?refid=torontobluessociety |
