The Toronto Blues Society 40th Anniversary Party

Long Branch Social Club

3595 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON

Friday June 6, 2025

Doors / Dinner 6PM

Dining area $40 Tickets – $35 TBS members

$100 VIP Tickets Front row seating plus a new TBS 40th tshirt and a CD –

Only 14 Available 

The Mighty Duck Blues Band will be the house band

for the night.

Starting at 8PM

Special Guest performers will be announced soon

Come down to help us commemorate

40 years of blues in Toronto.

Get ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy some fantastic tunes with fellow blues enthusiasts.

We will have New 40th Anniversary TBS T Shirts for sale

Silent Auction for a collectors edition acoustic guitar signed

by over 30 Iconic Blues Artists

50/50 Draw

Let’s make this a night to remember!

See you there!

Applications are now open for the 2025 Talent Search

All artists must be able to play the finals

On Sunday June 22, 2:45 – 5:45 pm

2025 TD Toronto Jazz Fest

TD Village Stage at The Village

Village of Yorkville Park

115 Cumberland St.

Each year, the Toronto Blues Society searches its undiscovered blues talent from across the region.

Six finalists are selected to perform for a professional development package including festival gigs, mentorship meetings, graphic design and much more!

2025 GRAND PRIZE

1. Feature in Maple Blues Newsletter

2. Showcase at Blues Summit 12

3. Performance at the Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle 2025

4. Performance at the Toronto Jazz Fest  2026

5. Performancs at the Orangeville blues and jazz festival 2026

5. Mentorship meetings

6. Allegra Toronto North Flyer Package (1000 Full Colour, Double-Sided, 4X6 Flyers)

7. Rehearsal time at Cherry Jam Rehearsal Studios

8. Consideration to showcase at TBS’s Blues Showcase at Folk Music Ontario

9. Consideration to represent TBS at the International Blues Challenge (IBC)

*Prizes may change before showcase

Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Each artist/band may only submit ONE application.

Toronto Blues Society & Roy Thomson Hall Present 

THE 38TH WOMEN’S BLUES REVUE 

Returning to

Roy Thomson Hall

for another night of

celebrating women in Blues

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 @ 8PM ET 

ROY THOMSON HALL – TORONTO, ON

Stay tuned for full lineup and host announcements.

TBS Charter Members

An email was sent with the promo code

email info@torontobluessociety.com if you haven't received it

April Maple Blues News

Crystal Shawanda 'Sing Pretty Blues' at Lula Lounge on Thursday, April 10

Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne

Fife & Drum

Blues and Summer Music Festivals

Album Review

Vaneese Thomas Stories In Blue

Concert Listings, Loose Blues News,

Where it's on, Top Blues & much more

Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers

'Take a Ride"

Larry Kurtz grew up singing in the church and started playing harmonica as a teenager after hearing Little Walter on the radio. He is a solo artist with his band The Lawbreakers, and was previously co-front man in the award-winning band Trouble & Strife. They were voted Favourite Blues Band in the Canadian Independent Music Awards and nominated New Artist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards. Kurtz is the founder & Artistic Director of The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival. In 2016 he was named Blues Booster of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto.

On May 16th, Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers will be releasing a new recording, aptly titled Take A Ride, featuring 15 all original blues and roots songs, delivered with exceptional musicality from Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers. "These blues rose up straight outta the rivers, farms, forests and hills of Headwaters in Dufferin County Ontario", says Kurtz. "No covers, no filters, just original raw blues stories. We leaned into what we do best - deep harp tones - soulful guitar and vocals that don't hold back."

Concerts of Note

Here are some great Blues concerts that are coming our way

Colin Linden wsg Spencer MacKenzie 

Busholme | Erin | May 3 - Buy Tickets

Bywater Call

Busholme | Erin | May 10 - Buy Tickets

Anthony Gomes with Voodoo Pawn Shop opening 

Goodwood Community Centre | Goodwood | May 17 -

Buy Tickets

Paul James Band - Bob Dylan Tribute 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 17 - Buy Tickets

The Tonewheels

Busholme | Erin | May 24 - Buy Tickets

Angelique Francis Band

The Back Alley Bar | St Thomas | May 25 - Buy Tickets

The Escarpment Blues Society Big Launch 1st Anniversary Party

Ancaster Memorial | Ancaster | May 27 - Buy Tickets

The Blackburn Brothers

Redwood Theatre | Toronto | May 30 - Buy Tickets

Angelique Francis Band w/Jay Blues Trio

Aurora Cultural Centre | Aurora | June 7 - Buy Tickets

Toronto Jazz Fest / Shakura S'Aida presents On Their Shoulders

Koerner Hall | Toronto | June 21 - Buy Tickets

Sue Foley (One Guitar Woman)

Aurora Cultural Centre | Aurora | June 21 - Buy Tickets

Pappy Johns Band wsg Brock Stonefish

The Back Alley Bar | St Thomas | June 22 - Buy Tickets

LIVE BLUES!

Quality Building Supplies at Cameron House

Every Tuesday 9:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto



We post all the latest show announcements as soon as we get them at

http://torontobluessociety.com/events/

Wednesday, April 30

• Rob Hiemstra & Friends at Epochal Imp, 1:00 pm, 123 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
• Krewe de Bleu at La Rev, 7:00 pm, 2848 Dundas St W., Toronto, 647-748-1376
• Paul Reddick at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Thursday, May 1

• Mike Daley & Dylan Bell at Castro’s Lounge, 6:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• The Tonewheels at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto

Friday, May 2

• Fraser/Daley at Castro’s Lounge, 5:30 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• Melwood Cutlery Live in Concert at Kensington Sound, 8:00 pm, 170 Baldwin Street, Toronto, 647-542-6860
• Red Hot Ramble at Old Mill – Jazz Lounge, 8:00 pm, 9 Old Mill Rd, Toronto
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 9:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto

Saturday, May 3

• The Coachmen w/ guest Dylan Wickens at Coach and Lantern, 1:00 pm, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822
• Garnetta’s Sweet Saturday Open Jam at Corktown Pub, 4:00 pm, 175 Young St, Hamilton
• Colin Linden w/ Spencer Mackenzie at Busholme Inn, 8:00 pm, 156 Main St, Erin, 519-315-0315
• FOG Blues & Brass Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 8:00 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474
• Melwood Cutlery Live in Concert at Kensington Sound, 8:00 pm, 170 Baldwin Street, Toronto, 647-542-6860
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887

Sunday, May 4

• Chuck Jackson & Tyler Yarema at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 12:00 pm, 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979
• Broke Fuse one-man blues band at Common Good Beer Co., 2:00 pm, 475 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough, 416-639-6579
• Danny Marks at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469
• Little Magic Sam at Rivoli (Pool Hall), 3:00 pm, 332 Queen Street W, Toronto
• Feddy on Guitar & The Feds – Sunday Blues Matinee at Long Branch Social House, 4:00 pm, 3595 Lakeshore Blvd W, Etobicoke
• Jerome Tucker Band at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Tuesday, May 6

• John Finley – 80th Birthday Bash at Lula Lounge, 6:30 pm, 1585 Dundas St. W, Toronto
• Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
• Quality Building Supplies at Cameron House, 9:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto

Wednesday, May 7

• Rob Hiemstra & Friends at Epochal Imp, 1:00 pm, 123 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Thursday, May 8

• Mike Daley & Chris Chambers at Castro’s Lounge, 6:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• Matt Allen at Huntsville Brewhouse, 6:30 pm, 59 Main St E Unit 1a, Huntsville ON, 705-789-7931
• Garrett Mason at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 8:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636
• Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ Jim Casson at Lucky’s at Fallsview Casino, 9:00 pm, 6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, 905-354-7775
• Greene and Bleus Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Friday, May 9

• VOODOO Pawn Shop at Old Flame Brewing Co. Port Perry, 7:00 pm, 135 Perry Street, Port Perry, (289) 485-2739
• The Johnny Max Band w Shawn Kellerman at Simcoe Street Theatre, 7:00 pm, 65 Simcoe St., Collingwood
• Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar at Base 31 Drill Hall, 7:30 pm, 26-343 County Road 22, Picton
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 9:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto
• Fraser Melvin Blues Band at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto

Saturday, May 10

• The Coachmen w/ guest Spencer Mackenzie at Coach and Lantern, 1:00 pm, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Bill Durst at Stonewalls Restaurant, 2:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808
• Matt Allen at Boston Pizza Parry Sound, 7:00 pm, 10 Bay St, Parry Sound ON, 705-996-0260
• Tanika Charles at Base 31 Drill Hall, 7:30 pm, 26-343 County Road 22, Picton
• Bywater Call at Busholme Inn, 8:00 pm, 156 Main St, Erin, 519-315-0315
• Sugar Brown at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000
• Catl at Heartwood Concert Hall, 9:30 pm, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887

Sunday, May 11

• Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters at Brunswick Bierworks, 1:00 pm, 25 Curity Avenue, Toronto, (416) 285-1269
• Red Hot Ramble at Drom Taberna, 2:00 pm, 458 Queen St. W, Toronto
• Morgan Davis at Castro’s Lounge, 4:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• Luke & The Apostles at Black Swan Tavern, 4:00 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto
• Richard Henderson & Co. Blues at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 7:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469
• The Legendary Castaways at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Be sure to visit http://torontobluessociety.com/events/

for the latest Live Blues listings

With a Toronto Blues Society membership, not only do you help support TBS and all the events we produce, you also receive these great benefits:

• 1st Class home delivery of our monthly Maple Blues Newsletter
• 20% discount on  Maple Blues Awards tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
• 20% discount on Women’s Blues Revue tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
• 10% off every purchase from the Dead Dog Records, Toronto (1209 Bloor St. West &  1696 Queen St. West)
• TBS voting rights
• Discount tickets to all TBS events (including TBS Workshops)
• Discounts on TBS merchandise purchases at TBS events
• Exclusive access to industry discounts, ticket giveaways, and more!