27th Annual Maple Blues Awards



The Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne St. Toronto)

Monday, February 12, 2024 7pm

Seat Prices

• Floor Seats (General Admission) - $47.70 ($40.00 + $7.70 fees)
• Floor Standing (General Admission) - $37.40 ($30.00 + $7.40 fees)
• Balcony Seats (General Admission) - $59.00 ($50.00 + $9.00 fees)
• Skybox (2nd Floor - 4 seats - 3 Boxes) - $84.75 ($75.00 + $9.75 fees)

Feature Performers

Matt Andersen, Blackburn Brothers,

Brandon Isaak, Angelina Hunter

More To Be Announced

Host and performance by Quisha Wint

AfterGlow Jam hosted by Little Magic Sam Band

in The Parlour Room after the show

Keep an eye on our Website and Socials for updates

TBS Charter Members have been contacted via e-mail with their promo code to receive a 20% discount on tickets for this event. If you haven't received an e-mail with your code please contact us at info@torontobluessociety.com

Toronto Blues Society 

is giving away a Pair of Tickets to

Aurora Cultural Centre Presents

The Last Waltz

A Musical Celebration of The Band Live

Friday January 19, 2024

St. Andrew’s College

15800 Yonge Street, Aurora

6:45 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Concert

To Enter: Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com

with "Last Waltz Tix" as the subject line

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 11:59pm on 

Wednesday January 17

Winners will be notified on Thursday January 18

On the American Thanksgiving of 1976 at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, The Band(including musicians Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson to name just a few) invited many of their friends to join in their farewell concert celebration. These musical guests included Bob Dylan, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and others who performed with the group on this historic night. The event was captured by director Martin Scorsese, who released the concert as a documentary in 1978. 

In an homage to the legendary milestone, Juno Award-winning producer and musical director Lance Anderson’s critically acclaimed performance of ‘The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The BAND – Live’ celebrates the 48th Anniversary of this historic concert. 

Anderson has assembled an all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians to perform selections from the hit show that recreates the final concert atmosphere. In addition, Anderson’s special guests will perform a few of the songs played and sung by the special guest artists who were invited to perform at the 1976 concert. The concert will feature 4 guests: Chuck Jackson (Downchild Blues Band), Matt Weidinger, Johnny Max, and Verese Vassell-Bowen.  

Backed by a 9-piece band that includes Jerome Levon Avis (godson of Levon Helm) on drums and vocals, Terry Blersh on guitar, Wayne DeAdder (Jimmy Bowskill) on bass, Rob Gusevs (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on organ and Anderson (Matchedash Parish) on piano and vocals, this is a group of seasoned veterans who love the music. Anderson’s band also features a stellar four-piece horn section including, Simon Wallis (Lighthouse) on Bari sax, Gord Meyers (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on trombone and tuba, and Scott Marshall on Tenor sax. Truly an all-star band! Special guest Bill Avis (Business Bill), longtime road manager for The Band and Levon Helm will also make an appearance.  

Blues Summit 11 Showcase Only Tickets

Showcase-Only Tickets are available to the general public

and do not include admission to any other

Blues Summit activities.

Showcases run Friday, Saturday and Sunday

February 9-11, 2024 8pm – 12am

Chelsea Hotel- Churchill Ballroom

Tickets 

Advance | All 3 Nights: $42.05 (HST & fees included)

Advance | Per Night: $18.45 (HST & fees included)

Door | All 3 Nights: $45.00 (HST & fees included)

Door | Per Night: $20.00 (HST & fees included)

TBS Member / Musician Rates*

Advance | All 3 Nights: $30.75 (HST & fees included)

Advance | Per Night: $12.80 (HST & fees included)

Door | All 3 Nights: $35.00 (HST & fees included)

Door | Per Night: $15.00 (HST & fees included)

* Valid only by promo code available to musicians.

The code can be obtained by contacting info@torontobluessociety.com.                         

Please put “MUSICIAN” in your subject line.

TBS Charter Members have been contacted via e-mail with their promo code.

If you haven't received an e-mail with your code please contact us at info@torontobluessociety.com

January Maple Blues Newsletter

January Maple Blues Newsletter

is Out Now!

Blackburn Brothers

President's Message

The Remarkable Journey of

Quisha Wint

Blues Summit 11 Showcase Acts List

Maple Blues Awards

Concert Listings, Loose Blues News, Where it's on, Top Blues & much more

Blues Summit 11

February 9-12, 2024

All Blues Summit 11 events and panels will be at 

The Chelsea Hotel 33 Gerrard Street West Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z4

BLUES SUMMIT 11 Weekend PASSES

Regular : $175.00 + HST/fees = $203.75

Musician and TBS Members Rates*

Regular (as of Dec. 1): $130.00 + HST/fees = $152.90

* Valid only by promo code available to musicians. The code can be obtained by contacting info@torontobluessociety.com. Please put “MUSICIAN” in your subject line.

TBS Charter Members have been contacted via e-mail with their promo code to receive a $45 off discount on tickets for this event. If you haven't received an e-mail with your code please contact us at info@torontobluessociety.com

Blues Summit attendees who would like to benefit from 

Special TBS room rates, starting at $179.00 per night,

can book their discounted rooms online by clicking link below

or by calling the hotel directly, toll free at

1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975. 

If calling, you must identify yourself as part of Blues Summit

to take advantage of the discounted rate.

TBS Room Rates Special Ends

Tuesday January 19, 2024

Concerts of Note

Here are some great Blues concerts that are coming our way

Emily Burgess & The Emburys – Album Release 

Moonshine Cafe | Oakville | January 13 - Buy Tickets

Colin James 

OLG Stage Fallsview Casino | Niagara Falls | January 25 - Buy Tickets

Albert Lee 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | January 27 - Buy Tickets

Matt Andersen w/ guest Terra Lightfoot 

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts | Oakville | January 31 - Buy Tickets

Matt Andersen with special guest Abigail Lapell 

River Run Centre | Guelph | February 2 - Buy Tickets

Mariposa Presents Blues & Gospel: Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Prakash and Jordan John, Lance Anderson, Ronnie Douglas, Michael Shand 

Orillia Opera House | Orillia | February 3 - Buy Tickets

27th ANNUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS 

Phoenix Concert Theatre | Toronto | February 12 - Buy Tickets

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (2 nights) 

Danforth Music Hall | Toronto | February 16 &17 - Buy Tickets

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar 

TD Music Hall – Allied Music Centre | Toronto | February 24 - Buy Tickets

Sona Jobarteh and Taj Mahal 

RCM Koerner Hall | Toronto | March 9 - Buy Tickets

Jon Batiste 

Massey Hall | Toronto | March 12 - Buy Tickets

Kenny Wayne Shepherd 

Massey Hall | Toronto | March 23 - Buy Tickets

Buddy Guy: Damn Right Encore! 

Massey Hall | Toronto | April 19 - Buy Tickets

Little Magic Sam at Cameron House, Wednesday January 10,

10:00 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, January 10

• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 8:30 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• Little Magic Sam at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Thursday, January 11

• Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials at  German Canadian Club London, 8:00 pm, 1 Cove Road, London, (519) 433-2901  

Friday, January 12

• Fraser/Daley at Castro’s Lounge, 5:30 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272  
• Weber Brothers at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Ragwax at St. James Gate, 8:00 pm, Etobicoke
• Waterstreet Blues Band at Jordan House Tavern, 8:00 pm, 3845 Main St, Jordan Station 
• Dylan Wickens Band at Lancaster Smokehouse, 8:00 pm, Kitchener  
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Fraser Melvin Blues Band at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Saturday, January 13

• The Coachmen w/ guest Chris Chambers at Coach and Lantern, 1:00 pm, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822  
• Lori Yates w/ Naomi Dyon at NV Bar & Kitchen, 2:00 pm, , Guelph  
• Blues at the Regency w/ Spencer Mackenzie at Regency 76 – The Original Sports Bar, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, 905-354-2340  
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Jerome Godboo at  Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280 
• Tim Gibbons and The Swampbusters at Casbah, 3:00 pm, 306 King St W, Hamilton, (905) 741-7625  
• Southern Supper with Alfie Smith duo at Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint, 5:00 pm, 4 Albert St., Langton, 226-397-1223  
• Junction City All-Stars at Inter Steer Tavern, 5:00 pm, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054  
• Jack de Keyzer w/ Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train opening at Old Town Hall, 7:00 pm, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket  
• January Blues Bash w/ Quisha Wint, Michael Occhipinti and friends at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  
• Emily Burgess & The Emburys – album release at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials at KBD Hall Chatham, 8:00 pm, 34 Bying Ave., Chatham  
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887 

Sunday, January 14

• Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Blair Packham & Steve Goldberger at Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 2:00 pm, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill  
• Jerome Godboo Jam Band at  The Crystal Chandelier, 2:00 pm, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996  
• Alfie Smith at Merk Snackbar, 6:00 pm, 189 Ottawa St. N., Hamilton 

Monday, January 15

• Steve Marriner’s Local Electric at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  

Tuesday, January 16

• Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Reddick + Yates at Cameron House, 9:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Wednesday, January 17

• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 8:30 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• Jesse Whiteley at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Thursday, January 18

• Mike Daley and Matt Weidinger at Castro’s Lounge, 6:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272  

Friday, January 19

• Blues at The Cove: Jack de Keyzer (2 nights) at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 7:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636  
• Conor Gains at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers at Revival 1863, 8:00 pm, 35 Armstrong Street, Orangeville, (519) 307-2100  
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  

Saturday, January 20

• Blues at the Regency w/ Raoul Bhaneja at Regency 76 – The Original Sports Bar, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, 905-354-2340  
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Josh Miller at  Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280  
• The Don River Blues Band at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Ragwax at Hespeler Legion, 3:00 pm, 26 Schofield St, Cambridge  
• Blues at The Cove: Jack de Keyzer (2 nights) at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 7:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636  
• House Concert w/ Steve Strongman at TreasureMollysMusic@gmail.com, 7:00 pm, Mimico, Toronto, 416 251 3878  
• Sugar Brown Quintet at  Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887  
• LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS at  Palasad Socialbowl, 9:30 pm, 777 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, 519 645-7164  

Sunday, January 21

• Jerome Godboo Jam Band at  The Crystal Chandelier, 2:00 pm, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996  
• Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Jeffery Arthur Pagendem, Randy Stirtzinger, & Rob McBride at Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 2:00 pm, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill  
• Silvia Dee & the Boyfriend at Elora Distilling Company, 2:00 pm, 102 Metcalfe St, Elora  
• Josh Miller and the Pappy Johns Band at Stonewalls Restaurant, 3:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  

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!