In this issue…
• TBS at Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
• Gladstone Series: Michael Jerome Browne CD Release
• Maple Blues Awards
• Mark Your Calendars for the Toronto Blues Society Christmas Party!
• Become a TBS Member Today
• 25th Annual Women’s Blues Revue
• Canal Bank Shuffle
• Fraser Finlayson Tribute
• Concert Notes
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 TBS at Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
The Toronto Blues Society will be hosting a showcase at OCFF on Thurs Oct 13, featuring performances by 2011 Talent Search winner Bradleyboy Mac Arthur, 2010 Talent Search winners The 24th Street Wailers (pictured), Suzie Vinnick, Richard Henderson, and Tracy K. For those attending, the showcase takes place at The Lobby Bar which has re-located to the Oakes Foyer on the mezzanine level. The OCFF brings together the folk music community in a weekend of conference sessions and live performances. This year, the conference takes place in Niagara Falls, and more information can be found at www.ocff.ca
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 Gladstone Series: Michael Jerome Browne CD Release
The Toronto Blues Society presents the best in blues talent the first Thursday of each month at The Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. There is no cover charge and tasty food service is offered in the recently renovated Melody Bar http://www.gladstonehotel.com/food/melody-bar. Don’t miss Borealis recording artist Michael Jerome Browne’s (pictured) CD release on Thursday November 3! Please note the shows now begin at 9pm.Mark your calendars for the fall lineup: Michael Jerome Browne CD Release (Nov 3), and Doc MacLean (Dec 1). http://www.gladstonehotel.com/food
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 Maple Blues Awards
Hosted by Treasa Levasseur (pictured) and Shakura S’Aida, the 15th annual Toronto Blues Society Maple Blues Awards show takes place in Koerner Hall on Monday, January 16, 2012. The gala event celebrates Canadian blues featuring the finest musicians and special guests from across Canada, all backed by the Maple Blues Band.
Tickets are on sale now! If you are a Charter Member in good standing, please call the TBS office to obtain the special discount code. If you are not a member, purchase tickets at http://performance.rcmusic.ca/event/toronto-blues-society-maple-blues-awards
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 Mark Your Calendars for the Toronto Blues Society Christmas Party!
This year’s Toronto Blues Society Christmas Party will take place at The Delta Chelsea Hotel Monarchs Pub on Saturday December 10, and will feature a performance by Maple Blues Award winner Robin Banks (pictured)! Watch this space for more details as the date draws closer.
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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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 25th Annual Women’s Blues Revue
The 25th annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue will take place at the historic Massey Hall on Saturday November 26. The featured artists this year are: Kat Danser, Ada Lee, Emma-Lee, Treasa Levasseur, Shakura S’Aida (pictured), and Suzie Vinnick!
The band will feature band leader Donna Grantis (guitar), Lily Sazz (keyboards), Brandi Disterheft (bass), Lindsay Beaver (drums), Colleen Allen (sax), Carrie Chesnutt (sax) and Rebecca Hennessy (trumpet).
Tickets are on sale now! If you are a Charter Member in good standing, call the TBS office to get the member presale / discount code. If you are not a member, purchase tickets at http://www.masseyhall.com/eventdetail?eventId=945
http://www.katdanser.com/, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lee, http://www.emma-lee.com/, http://www.treasalevasseur.com/, http://www.shakurasaida.com/, http://www.suzievinnick.com/
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 Canal Bank Shuffle
The 10th annual Canal Bank Shuffle takes place Oct 20-22 in Thorold, ON and features performances by Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Joe Louis Walker, Curley Bridges & Bobby Dean Blackburn, Keith Hallett (pictured) & Garrett Mason, David Rotundo, Jerome Godboo, Jack de Keyzer, Johnny Max, FATHEAD, Rich & The Poor Boys, and more! http://www.canalbankshuffle.com
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 Fraser Finlayson Tribute
Fans, friends, family, and musicians will celebrate the life of Fraser Finlayson (pictured) at Hugh’s Room on Tues Nov 15. The event is in support of the Finlayson Library at the Vancouver National Centre, and will feature performances by FATHEAD, Morgan Davis, Carlos del Junco, Ray Harrison, and The Mr. Hot Pants Band. Doors at 6pm; Show at 8:30pm.
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 Concert Notes
Son Roberts CD Release – Dominion on Queen – Oct 13 | Jeff Beck – Massey Hall – Oct 18 | Matt Andersen – Winter Garden Theatre – Oct 22 | Tedeschi Trucks Band – The Music Hall – Oct 25 | Bill Bourne CD Release w/Madagascar Slim (pictured) – Hugh’s Room – Nov 2 | Mark Miller Book Launch – Gladstone Hotel – Nov 2 | Michael Jerome Browne – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Nov 3 | Anthony Gomes Blues Band – Hugh’s Room – Nov 3 | Treasa Levasseur CD Release – Lula Lounge – Nov 3 | Sleep Walk Guitar Festival – The Great Hall – Nov 4-6 | Sharon Robinson – Hugh’s Room – Nov 11 | Fraser Finlayson Tribute – Hugh’s Room – Nov 15 | 25th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 26 | John Mayall w/Harrison Kennedy – Brock University Centre for the Arts – Dec 1 | Doc MacLean – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – Dec 1 | Leon Redbone w/Paul Asaro – Hugh’s Room – Dec 2 | Johnny Sansone CD Release – Hugh’s Room – Dec 10 | Have a Bluesy Christmas – Hugh’s Room – Dec 19/20 | 15th Maple Blues Awards – Koerner Hall – Jan 16 | Mavis Staples – Koerner Hall – Jan 29 | Sweet Honey in the Rock – Koerner Hall – Feb 10 | Brandi Disterheft – Glenn Gould Studio – Feb 21 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 13 | Colin James – Massey Hall – April 20 | Kellylee Evans – Glenn Gould Studio – April 27 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – June 2
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