Where It’s At! – October 17, 2013
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27th Annual Women’s Blues RevueThe featured vocalists for the 27th annual Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue at Massey Hall on Saturday November 30 are Rachelle Van Zanten, Layla Zoe, Kim Richardson, Betty Richardson, Roxanne Potvin, Selena Evangeline and Dawn Tyler Watson. These featured vocalists will be backed by Morgan Doctor(drums), and Christine Bougie (guitar), who join new bandleaderRebecca Hennessy (trumpet), Brandi Disterheft (bass), Suzie Vinnick (guitar), Lily Sazz (keys), Colleen Allen (sax), and Carrie Chesnutt (sax). To get the Charter Member 20% discount code, send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com. Purchase your tickets ASAP to get the best available seats! It pays to be a member! Tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets through the Massey Hall box office: masseyhall.com / 416-872-4255 |
Maple Blues Awards Charter Member DiscountA limited number of discount tickets for the annual Maple Blues Awards at Koerner Hall on Monday January 20 are on sale now. If you are a Charter Member and would like to purchase the best available tickets at the lowest discount ($28), email info@torontobluessociety.com to retrieve the password to give to the RCM box office performance.rcmusic.ca/royal-conservatory-ticket-packages / 416-408-0208 |
World Blues at Koerner HallCheck out Koerner Hall’s World Blues, a celebration of American blues music’s global influence. The show features performances by the Taj Mahal Trio, Visu Mahlasela, and Fredericks Brownwith Deva Mahal. Wednesday October 30 at Koerner Hall.Tickets from $45. |
TBS Mississippi Trip in April!The Toronto Blues Society is planning a blues trip to Mississippi in April 2014! Do you want to go? Insight Travel (TICO insured!) is helping produce an irresistible package for those who always wanted to get to the Deep South. The trip will be hosted by Mark “Bird” Stafford and will feature total immersion in Mississippi culture. The more we hear from you now, the better the price. Please get in touch with the office if this is of interest.
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TBS AGM & XMAS PartyMark your calendar! The FREE TBS Christmas Party will take place at theEaton Chelsea Monarchs Pub on Saturday December 7 starting at9pm. Cake will be served! Check back here to find out who will be performing. The Annual General Meeting is open to current Charter Members and will take place at 7pm in the Gerrard Room next to Monarchs Pub. |
Canal Bank Shuffle Launches This Weekend!The 12th annual Canal Bank Shuffle returns to Thorold, OntarioOctober 17-19 and features some of the best blues artists around including Jack de Keyzer, Carlos del Junco, Fathead, Jon Knight & Soulstack, Suzie Vinnick, Jerome Godboo, Brant Parker,Shakura S’Aida (pictured), and many, more! canalbankshuffle.com |
Donate to TBSMake 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: https://torontobluessociety.com/store/#donate Charitable #: 87487 7509 RR0001 |
Concert NotesFolk Music Ontario Annual Conference – Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre – Oct 17-20 | Alice Russell – The Garrison – Oct 18 | MonkeyJunk CD Release – Hugh’s Room – Oct 18 (pictured) | Joe Sealy w/Jackie Richardson and more – Koerner Hall – Oct 19 | Harry Manx – Hugh’s Room – Oct 19/20 | Harry Manx – Peter’s Players – Oct 24 | Carlos del Junco – Hugh’s Room – Oct 25 | David Broza & Yemen Blues – Koerner Hall – Oct 26 | Ken Whiteley Gospel Matinee – Hugh’s Room – Oct 27 | Taj Mahal – Koerner Hall – Oct 30 | Anthony Gomes – Hugh’s Room – Nov 8 | Gary Clark Jr. – Danforth Music Hall – Nov 18 | Little Miss Higgins CD Release – Hugh’s Room – Nov 21 | Ken Whiteley Gospel Matinee – Hugh’s Room – Nov 24 | TBS Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 30 | Jack de Keyzer – Hugh’s Room – Nov 30 | Leon Redbone – Hugh’s Room – Dec 6/7 | TBS Christmas Party – Eaton Chelsea Monarchs Pub – Dec 7 | Charles Bradley – Kool Haus – Dec 12 | Have a Bluesy XMas w/Etta James featuring Shakura S’Aida, Jesse Whiteley, Danny Marks, Sabrina Weeks, Carolyn Fe, Cheryl Lescom – Hugh’s Room – Dec 16/17 | Suzie Vinnick – Hugh’s Room – Dec 28 | TBS Maple Blues Awards – Koerner Hall – Jan 20 | Mavis Staples – Koerner Hall – Feb 7 | Matt Andersen – Massey Hall – March 1 | David Wilcox– Hugh’s Room – March 22 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 4 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – May 15 |
Dan Aykroyd WinesThe 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 |
Join the TBSTBS 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! Are you already a TBS charter member? Interested in brainstorming on ideas to help the community come together? Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com to let us know you are interested in joining the membership committee. You must be available to attend monthly meetings. |
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