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Dione Taylor - Live on the Patio:
Patio at Roy Thomson Hall
| August 22
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar - Live on the Patio:
Patio at Roy Thomson Hall
| August 23
Dan McKinnon - Play the Parks:
College Park Courtyard | September 13
Blues in the Garden:
910 Queen St. W. Garden | September 22
Women's Blues Revue:
Roy Thomson Hall | Friday, November 16
Blues Summit 9:
Marriott Courtyard Downtown Toronto | February 1-4, 2019
Maple Blues Awards:
Koerner Hall | February 4, 2019
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Have You Read Our
August Issue Yet?
MapleBlues is well known throughout the international blues community and features monthly columns such as John's Blues Picks, Top Blues, monthly event listings, and Loose Blues News.
This month we feature Dione Taylor, one of our upcoming Women's Blues Revue guest musicians (as well as a Live on the Patio performer in August!), the 2018 Talent Search winner Bywater Blues and much more
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The two free shows are presented in partnership with the Toronto Blues Society.
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Roy Thomson Hall
partners once again with the Toronto Blues Society for its
Live on the Patio
series over the summer from early July to end of August. Events will be free, open to the public and will take place on the patio of Roy Thomson Hall.
Blues lovers will be able to listen to some top musicians as part of the program. Two of the headliners announced for the upcoming the Women's Blues Revue -
Dione Taylor
and
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
- will be on the patio on Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23 respectively. Doors are open at 5pm, music starts at 6pm.
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Dione Taylor
| Wednesday, August 22 - 5pm
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
| Thursday, August 23 - 5pm
Admission:
Free
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Maple Blues Awards Host:
Raoul Bhaneja
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An audience favourite, Raoul Bhaneja will charm and entertain attending blues fans through the night.
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Humour, sharp wit and a few surprises are anticipated at The 22nd Maple Blues Awards as actor and musician
Raoul Bhaneja
returns to Koerner Hall to host the night! A winner and six-time Maple Blues Award nominee, Raoul competed at the semi-finals of the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis with his band, The Big Time.
Public tickets
are on sale now, so grab yours while it lasts and get ready for a star-studded lineup of performers! Tickets are available through the
Koerner Hall Box Office
.
TBS Charter Members and Equivalents are eligible to purchase the best available seats at a discounted price, for only
$35/ticket
! Contact the TBS
Office at 416-538-3885 or via
[email protected] to retrieve your
promo code
.
Not a member yet? Click
here
to join!
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22nd Annual Maple Blues Awards:
When:
Monday, February 4, 2019
Time:
7pm
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About the Maple Blues Awards
The Maple Blues Awards is Canada’s national blues awards program. Its goal is to promote blues music across Canada, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the field. Winners in all categories (excluding the instrumental categories) are decided by blues fans across Canada. Voting occurs online each November.
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You can now watch the show, highlights and the performances from the past MBAs on our
Youtube channel
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Blues Summit 9 at the Marriott Courtyard
February 1-4, 2019
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Produced by Toronto Blues Society bi-annually,
the
Blues Summit
is Canada’s not-to-be-missed forum for all members of the blues music community including artists, presenters, agents, festival bookers, event organizers, radio hosts and industry representatives of all kinds. The conference provides an opportunity for members of the community to connect as well as for artists to showcase in front of blues industry professionals.
We are delighted to work with
Marriott Courtyard as
our host hotel for the
Blues Summit 9
which takes place in
February 1-4
. All the Blues Summit events and panels will be at the
Marriott Courtyard
in downtown Toronto. Guests who would like to benefit from the
special TBS room rates
starting at $139 for their stay during the Summit, can
contact the TBS Office
at [email protected]
until Friday, January 18, 2019
.
The Summit will close with the
22nd Annual Maple Blues Awards
on February 4th at the
Koerner Hall
. Please note that tickets for the MBAs should be purchased
separately
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Blues Summit 9
When:
February 1-4, 2019
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Register
today to take advantage of early bird pricing! Prices include HST and fees.
Please contact
TBS Office
to access the promo code.
Join TBS
today for special member pricing!
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We thank all applicants who submitted for showcasing at the upcoming Blues Summit 9. Applications are now
closed
and successful artists will be contacted during the month of
August
. Please visit
Blues Summit 9 page
for more info and to submit your application.
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Do you have panel suggestions? Let us know your thoughts!
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The Women's Blues Revue
returns with its 32nd edition, featuring some of Canada's finest musicians backed by the all-star Women's Blues Revue Band:
Rebecca Hennessy
(Bandleader/Trumpet),
Colleen Allen
(Sax),
Emily Burgess
(Guitar),
Carrie Chesnutt
(Sax),
Morgan Doctor
(Drums),
Carlie Howell
(Bass),
Lily Sazz
(Keys). T
oronto Blues Society will celebrate its annual show this year at Toronto's
Roy Thomson Hall
, as Massey Hall temporarily closes its red doors for a 2-year
revitalization
.
The Women's Blues Revue will take place on
Friday
,
November 16
at
8pm
.
Dione Taylor
,
Suzie Vinnick
and
Samantha Martin
are the first three names to be included on our yet-to-come line-up. The night is hosted by
Shakura S'Aida
. Stay tuned for the full lineup and hurry up to catch the best available seats! Tickets are on sale at
Roy Thomson Hall's website
.
TBS Charter Members
can contact
the TBS Office at 416-538-3885 or via [email protected] to retrieve their
promo code
and access to
20% discount
.
Roy Thomson Hall
: 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
Box Office
: 416-872-4255
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Free Online Course For Musicians!
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Bandzoogle
is partnering with online music school
Soundfly
to launch a free course “
How to Create a Killer Musician Website
”. Led by creative director and musician
Delaney Gibson
, this 1-hour-course is specifically created for independent musicians and artists who are looking to create a more professional online presence. Musicians will learn the importance of having a website, the elements of an effective website, how to build their site, and how it fits into their overall marketing strategy.
Musicians can sign up free through
Soundfly
to take the online course.
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This Year in Montreal:
Folk Alliance International Showcases
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FAI holds the early member registration rate for any artist that applies for an official showcase.
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Apply now to perform for hundreds of festivals, venue bookers, agents, managers, media, and music industry representatives at the world's largest gathering of the folk music industry and community with 2800 attendees from 35 countries - this year in Montreal! The
deadline
to apply is
Aug. 15 due by 5pm CST
! C
omplete information can be found
here
.
Deadline / Fees:
June 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
FAI members $20, non-members $40
August 1, 2018 - August 15, 2018
FAI members $25, non-members $50
Scholarships
available
for artists and industry that are applying for the first time.
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Blues At Hugh's Room Live
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David Bromberg Quintet
- August 9
Robert Gordon + Chris Spedding
- August 11
Treasa Levasseur & Jesse Whiteley
- August 13
Tri-Continental with Madagascar Slim, Bill Bourne and Lester Quitzau
- August 18
Sarah Hagen & Tyler Yarema
- August 21
Primary Colours with Doug Cox, Linda McRae, Kim Richey
- August 22
Doc MacLean & Albert Frost + Tim Bastmeyer
- September 5
Samantha Martin
- September 11
Bobby Dean Blackburn
- September 21
Jenie Thai
- September 29
PeeWee Ellis
- October 6
Jack de Keyzer
- October 12
MonkeyJunk
- October 19
Raoul and the Big Time
- November 3
Gospel Brunch
- November 4
Jordan Officer
- November 8
Morgan David Band
- November 21
Carlos del Junco CD Release
- December 1
Suzie Vinnick
- December 29
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Gary Clark Jr.
will be on stage at the Danforth Music Hall next Monday and Tuesday, August 6-7 at 7pm.
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- Gary Clark Jr. - Danforth Music Hall - August 6-7
- Son of Dave + T.C. Folkpunk - Club Db "Duggan's Brewery" - August 11
- Africa All-Stars w/ guitarists Alpha Yaya Diallo, Madagascar Slim and Donne Roberts, percussionist Kofi Ackah, bassist Ebenezer Agyekum, dancer Mabinty Sylla - Habari Africa Festival - Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage - August 11
- Matt Andersen - Music by the Bay Live - August 16 - Ajax, ON
- Joe Louis Walker - Peter's Players - August 18 - Gravenhurst, ON
- Rik Emmett - Music by the Bay Live - September 15 - Ajax, ON
- The Myles Goodwyn Band - Music by the Bay Live - September 28 - Ajax, ON
- Alastair Greene - Music by the Bay Live - October 6 - Ajax, ON
- Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears - The Horseshoe Tavern, October 10
- Sue Foley - Music by the Bay Live - October 12 - Whitby , ON
- Les Stroud - Music by the Bay Live - October 26 - Ajax, ON
- The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Music by the Bay Live - November 30 - Uxbridge, ON
- Joe Bonamassa - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts - November 2 & 3
- Devin Cuddy - Music by the Bay Live - November 3 - Whitby, ON
- Tom Wilson: A Literary Recital - Music by the Bay Live - November 10 - Ajax, ON
- Colin Linden - Music by the Bay Live #100 Show - January 26 - Ajax, ON
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We are at the height of Summer Blues Season! Check these listings below & don't miss out!
August
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Julian Fauth & Raoul Bhaneja
will join forces for a a special acoustic blues set at the Senator Winebar.
This Friday, August 3rd at 9pm.
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Wednesday, August 1
· Fraser/Daley
at Inter Steer Tavern, Every Wed, 8:00 PM, 361 Roncesvalles, Toronto, 416-604-3333
· Joel Johnson
at The Station (Museum), Collingwood Jazz & Blues, 6:00 PM, 45 St. Paul St., Collingwood
· Midtown Blues Jam hosted by Voodoo Walters
at
Alleycatz Restaurant Lounge
, PWYC every Wed, 7:00 PM, 2409 Yonge St, Toronto, 416-481-6865
· Nicola Vaughan
at Black Swan Tavern, Open Jam Every Wed, 9:30 PM, 154 Danforth, Toronto, 416-469-0537
Thursday, August 2
· James Anthony Band
at
5 West Brewpub
, Every Thu 7-11pm, 7:00 PM, 3600 Dundas St, Burlington, 905-315-8782
· Lou Moore plus guest
at Col. Mustard's Pub & Deli, Every Thu, 9:00 PM, 16925 Yonge St, Newmarket, 905-895-6663
· Nothin' But The Blues
at N'Awlins Bar, Dynamic blues trio led by drummer Joe Bowden, 8:00 PM, 299 King St. W, Toronto, 416-595-1958
· Tim Bastmeyer
at Briars Resort and Spa, 8:00 PM, Jackson's Point, 1-800-465-2376
Friday, August 3
· After Work Friday Series: Tich Maredza Band
at
Lula Lounge
, 6:30 PM, 1585 Dundas St. West, Toronto, 416-588-0307
· John McKinley Band
at
Lancaster Smokehouse
, Every Friday, 8:00 PM, 574 Lancaster St W, Kitchener, 519-743-4331
· Julian Fauth & Raoul Bhaneja
at
Senator Wine Bar
, 9:00 PM, 249 Victoria St, Toronto, 416-364-7517
· Mac Arnold and a Plate Full O' Blues
at Simcoe Street Theatre, Presented by Violet's, 8:15 PM, 65 Simcoe St., Collingwood, 705-238-9282
· Mike Sedgewick's Friday Night Blues Jam
at Salty Dog Bar & Grill, Every Friday, 9:30 PM, 1980 Queen St. E, Toronto, 416-849-5064
· Miller & The Other Sinners
at Donnelly's Pub, 8:00 PM, 54 Front St., Thorold, 705-238-9282
· Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
at Sawdust City Music Festival, 6:00 PM, , Gravenhurst, 705-238-9282
· Tim Bastmeyer
at Kenzington Burger Bar, South Location, 9:00 PM, , Barrie, 705-881-9954
Saturday, August 4
· James Anthony Band
at
5 West Brewpub
, Every Sat aft., 2:00 PM, 3600 Dundas St, Burlington, 905-315-8782
· Johnny Wright & Michael Fonfara
at Outrigger Tap & Table, Every Sat, 3:00 PM, 2232 Queen St E, Toronto, 416-748-2232
· Josh Gordon Band
at
Lavigne Tavern
, 9:00 PM, 10521 ON-64, Lavigne, ON P0H 1R0, Lavigne, (705) 594-2301
· Lance Anderson's "Oscar Peterson - The Jazz Legend and the Man I Knew"
at Algonquin Theatre, 8:00 PM, 37 Main St. E., Huntsville, 705-789-4975
· Niagara Rhythm Section with guests
at
Old Winery
, Every Sat, 9:00 PM, 2288 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 905-468-8900
· Saturday Blues: Swingin' Blackjacks, Paul Reddick, Vaudevillian, Spencer MacKenzie, Jesse Murphy and more
at Lynn River Music & Arts Festival, 11:00 AM, Wellington Park, Simcoe, 705-789-4975
· Sinners Choir
at
Rex Hotel
, Every Sat, 12:00 PM, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, 416-598-2475
· Steve Payne w/ Paul Hobday
at
Moonshine Cafe
, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655
· The Sil Simone Band with guest
at
Carrigan Arms
, Every Sat, 2:00 PM, 2025 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, 905-332-6131
· The Swingin' Blackjacks
at Dora Keogh Irish Pub, Hi-Octane Rockabilly & Roadhouse Blues, 9:30 PM, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804
· Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm
at
Reservoir Lounge
, Every Sat, 9:45 PM, 52 Wellington St E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
· Whitey and the Roulettes
at
Blue Goose Tavern
, Every Sat, 3:00 PM, 1 Blue Goose St., Toronto(Mimico), 416-255-2442
Sunday, August 5
· Chris Murphy Band
at
Wortley Roadhouse
, Sunday set is 4-8:00pm, 4:00 PM, 190 Wortley Rd, London, 519-438-5141
· Chuck Jackson & The All Stars
at
Roc 'N Doc's
, Every Sun, 4:30 PM, 105 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, 905-891-1754
· Jack de Keyzer
at
Hy Hope Farm
, 12:00 PM, 5450 Lakeridge Rd., Ashburn, 905-655-4123
· James Anthony Band
at
Abbey Arms Restaurant
, Every Sun 3:30-7pm, 3:30 PM, 481 North Service Rd W, Oakville, 905-825-1109
· Jerome Tucker
at
Linsmore Tavern
, 7:00 PM, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130
· McKenna Moonah Blues Duo
at
Olde Stone Cottage Pub
, "Brunch & The Blues" series, 1:00 PM, 3750 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Toronto, 416-265-7932
· Sunday Night Jam with Bill Hedefine
at
Grossman's Tavern
, Every Sun, drums and amp provided, 10:00 PM, 379 Spadina Ave., Toronto, 416-977-7000
· The Devon Allman Project with Special Guest Duane Betts
at
St. Francis Centre
, Music by the Bay Live Presents, 8:00 PM, 78 Church Street South, Ajax, 905-903-8661
Monday, August 6
· Jordan John
at
Orbit Room
, Every Mon, 10:00 PM, 580A College St, Toronto, 416-535-0613
· Sebastian Agnello
at Black Swan Tavern, Acoustic, every Mon, 9:30 PM, 154 Danforth, Toronto, 416-469-0537
Tuesday, August 7
· Julian Fauth
at Sauce on Danforth, Every Tue, 6:00 PM, 1376 Danforth, Toronto, 647-748-1376
· Marc Jordan & Friends
at
Peter's Muskoka
, 8:00 PM, 830 Muskoka Rd S., Gravenhurst, 705-687-2117
· Open Jam with Chris Brown and Trevor Cobb
at Brando's on Market, Every Tue, 10:00 PM, 135 Market St, Brantford, 519-720-6758
· The Devon Allman Project with Special Guest Duane Betts
at
St. Francis Centre
, Music by the Bay Live, 8:00 PM, 78 Church Street South, Ajax, 905-903-8661
· The Ernest Lee Band
at
Grossman's Tavern
, Rockin' blues, classic rock, country & swing, 8:00 PM, 379 Spadina Ave., Toronto, 416-977-7000
· Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm
at
Reservoir Lounge
, Every Tue, 8:45 PM, 52 Wellington St E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Wednesday, August 8
· Beauwater
at
Live on Elgin
, With Lloyd Smiley Band, 8:00 PM, 220 Elgin St., Ottawa, 613-695-5483
· Mad Dogs & Englishmen feat. Matt Weidinger, Chuck Jackson, Quisha Wint, Michelle White & Cheryl Lescom
at Algonquin Theatre, 8:00 PM, 37 Main St. E., Huntsville, 705-789-4975
· Piano Series: Laura Fernandez & Bob Wiseman
at
Hugh's Room Live
, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483
· Ruthie Foster (solo)
at
Peter's Muskoka
, 8:00 PM, 830 Muskoka Rd S., Gravenhurst, 705-687-2117
· Suzie Vinnick Band
at Old Town Hall, 7:00 PM, 3080 Hilton Rd, Hilton Beach St. Joseph Island, 705-251-6842
· Walter Trout
at
St. Francis Centre
, Music by the Bay Live, 8:00 PM, 78 Church Street South, Ajax, 905-903-8661
· Fraser/Daley
at Inter Steer Tavern, Every Wed, 8:00 PM, 361 Roncesvalles, Toronto, 416-604-3333
· Midtown Blues Jam hosted by Voodoo Walters
at
Alleycatz Restaurant Lounge
, PWYC every Wed, 7:00 PM, 2409 Yonge St, Toronto, 416-481-6865
· Nicola Vaughan
at Black Swan Tavern, Open Jam Every Wed, 9:30 PM, 154 Danforth, Toronto, 416-469-0537
Thursday, August 9
· Brisco's Blues Review w/ Paul Reddick
at This Ain't Hollywood, 8:00 PM, 345 James St. N, Hamilton, 905-903-8661
· Bywater Blues w/ Beauwater (Newfoundland)
at
Painted Lady
, 9:00 PM, 218 Ossington Ave, Toronto
· David Bromberg
at
Hugh's Room Live
, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483
· Jerome Tucker
at Play The Parks Festival (at noon), 12:00 PM, College Park (Yonge/College), Toronto, 416-533-5483
· Kitchener Blues Fundraiser w/ Jonny Lang, Rik Emmett
at OLG Clocktower Stage, Fundraiser show helps keep the festival weekend free, 7:00 PM, Jubilee Dr, Kitchener, 416-533-5483
· Ramble Series w/ Conor Gains
at
Moonshine Cafe
, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655
· Tim Bastmeyer
at Briars Resort and Spa, 8:00 PM, Jackson's Point, 1-800-465-2376
· Walter Trout
at
Peter's Muskoka
, 8:00 PM, 830 Muskoka Rd S., Gravenhurst, 705-687-2117
· James Anthony Band
at
5 West Brewpub
, Every Thu 7-11pm, 7:00 PM, 3600 Dundas St, Burlington, 905-315-8782
· Lou Moore plus guest
at Col. Mustard's Pub & Deli, Every Thu, 9:00 PM, 16925 Yonge St, Newmarket, 905-895-6663
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