• TBS Pioneer Profile Series: Watch this space for upcoming new interviews Jay Douglas and others!
• Talent Search finals virtual performance concert, date time TBA.

• Virtual Blues: Rare video performances and workshops including never-seen-before video Jodie Drake!
• Video series from the archives of Mako Funasaka specially curated by the TBS.
• TBS Mental Health Workshop

• An online conversation on Adam Gussow's upcoming book "Whose Blues?" with the participation of the author and Sugar Brown.
• Virtual 24th Maple Blues Awards in 2021 going live from 4 different cities! A bundle of awards will be announced next to some exciting performances from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver each Monday of February! We are launching with a livestream from Toronto on Monday, Feb 1st. Mark your calendar now for Mon, Feb 8, 15, and 22 as well.

• Sept 25: Murray Porter
• Oct 2: Digging Roots
• Oct 9: Crystal Shawanda
• Oct 16: Pura Fe - new!
• Other 2 Fridays TBA.

• Actual Live Music: Little Magic Sam will be playing live tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at 6:30pm at Harbour Street Fish Bar in Collingwood. $10 tip for the band added to each person’s bill. No reservations, limited seating. 

• Big Wreck will kick things off for El Mocambo's official re-opening this Thursday, September 10th at 8pm which will be live streamed on Nugs.tv. Tickets are available to purchase for a 4K definition streaming here.

• One of last year's TBS Talent Search finalists, Hanorah will be playing Amy Winehouse on a live stream show for the Monarch as part of their Class of T.O. series tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th. More info here.

• Latest Blues Booster award winner Brian Blain will be doing an online album launch with the participation of album guests Harry Manx, David Vest and other surprise guests this Friday, September 11 at 8pm on Facebook. Click here to RSVP.

• Celebration of Nations will provide free live streams over this weekend and Caleigh Cardinal will be performing as part of the lineup on Friday, September 11th between 7:45pm-8:15pm.

• Actual Live Music: Harrison Kennedy will be playing the Southern Supper's outdoor setting just west of Hamilton this Saturday, September 12th between 6-8pm. $80 per person including food and live performance fee. More info here.

• Actual Live Music: Bywater Call will be playing at the Vancestock IX Festival this Saturday, September 12th at 2pm in Stouffville-ON.

• Actual Live Music: Madison Galloway will be playing live at the Blue Mountain Village (The Blue Mountains-ON) this Saturday, September 12 between 3-5pm.

• Madison Galloway will be live streaming this Saturday, September 12 between 9-10pm on her Facebook page.

• Samantha Fish will go live on Tipitina’s TV this Saturday, September 12th at 9pm.

• The N’Awlins radio station WWOZ will be playing highlights from past New Orleans Jazz Festival broadcasts, on its second week, from September 11th-13th. Highlights include Dr. John, Bettye Lavette, Samantha Fish, and Professor Longhair. Click here for details.

• Actual Live Music: Open Mic - Stir It Up Sundays at Relish Bar & Grill (bring your own mic) hosted by David MacMichael on bass and Paul Brennan on drums this Sunday, September 13th at 7pm.

• Actual Live Music: The C-Notes (Gary Kendall, Mike Fitzpatrick & Teddy Leonard) will be back, this time exclusively with Steve Marriner on the patio of the Bar Twelve 16 (1603 The Queensway | 416-251-1216) this Sunday, September 13th between 3pm-7pm! $10 cover. Social distancing & other sanitary measures will be in effect. The kitchen is not yet licensed, but there will be BBQ food on the patio.

• The 22nd Annual Port Credit Blues & Jazz Festival, Southside Shuffle is taking place virtually this weekend on September 10,11, 12 & 13. More info on their website.

• Actual Live Music: Big Wreck is coming to the OLG Play Stage to perform a drive-in show on Wednesday, September 16th at 8pm. Tickets are at $50-$125 and can be bought from here.

• Actual Live Music: "Senator Serenade from the Balcony" series continue hosting live performances at the Senator Wine Bar and Taborah Johnson will be performing live with Brooke Blackburn on Friday, September 18th between 4-6pm. The show can be streamed online at The Senator's Facebook page.

• Actual Live Music: Suzie Vinnick & Rick Fines will be performing 2 sets at The Cove Inn (Westport-ON) presented by Choose The Blues Productions and Blues on The Rideau, on Friday, September 18 at 1-4pm (lunch & show), and at 7-10pm (dinner & show). Tickets are $70+HST including meal, show, and door prizes. Proceeds go to the Westport Library. Advance RSVP required. Call the Cove at 613-273-3636. The show will also be broadcasted on the BOTR Youtube channel. Click here for more info.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Joel Johnson will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, September 19 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: The Northern Lights Festival Boréal is back with its 49th edition for a special drive-in concert on Saturday, September 19th that will include roots/folk/soul artist Julian Taylor. The event will take place in partnership with Horizon Drive-in, at the New Sudbury Centre parking lot (1349 Lasalle Blvd.). Click here for tickets.

• Actual Live Music: Jack de Keyzer will be performing at the London Music Hall to a - now sold out show - on Saturday, September 19th at 6pm. Capacity was 50. More info here.

• Joe Bonamassa will livestream on September 22 from the legendary Ryman Auditorium to present his new studio album Royal Tea. Event is ticketed with $1 going to the Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation for Joe’s Fueling Musicians Program with each purchase.

• Sue Foley will be live streaming from Room 414 at The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio on Wednesday September 23rd at 9:30pm. Paid concert on Bands In Town.

• Jack de Keyzer will be performing live at Treasure Molly's House of Music near Mimico GO Station on Saturday, September 26th at 8pm. Outdoor concert in a backyard with no food provided. Bring your own drinks. Tickets at $35. E-mail Dean for RSVP.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Chuck Jackson & Pat Carey will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, September 26 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: Jack de Keyzer will be performing an acoustic/electric duo set with Alan Duffy on bass on Saturday, October 3 at 8:30pm. The concert will take place at the Heartwood Concert Hall in Owen Sound and tickets are $25.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Jenie Thai will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, October 3 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Paul Reddick will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, October 10 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Dan McKinnon will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, October 17 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: Samantha Martin Trio will be performing at The Cove Inn (Westport-ON) presented by Choose The Blues Productions and Blues on The Rideau, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 7-10pm (dinner & show). Tickets are $70+HST including meal, show, and door prizes. Proceeds go to the Ruby Gland Foundation. Advance RSVP required. Call the Cove at 613-273-3636. The show will also be broadcasted on the BOTR Youtube channel. Click here for more info.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Jack Chisholm will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, October 24 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Carlos del Junco will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, October 31 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Kensington Market Jazz Festival will take place virtually this year between November 7-8 and the lineup includes blues-friendly names along with local heavy-weights like Colleen Allen, Heather Luckhart, Jay Douglas, Shakura S'Aida, and Jackie Richardson. RSVP here.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). John Dickie will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, November 7 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: Lance Anderson will bring his critically acclaimed performance of "The Last Waltz - A Musical Celebration of The BAND Live" show to Peter’s Players in Gravenhurst-ON to celebrate the 44th Anniversary of the historic concert and film in 2020 on November 13 & 14 at 8pm. This is a 28 seat, socially distanced concert with one set only (no intermission).

• Actual Live Music: Horojo Trio featuring Jamie Holmes (drums), Jeff Rogers (keyboards & vocals), and JW-Jones (guitar & vocals) will be performing at The Cove Inn (Westport-ON) presented by Choose The Blues Productions and Blues on The Rideau, on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 at 7-10pm (dinner & show). Tickets are $70+HST including meal, show, and door prizes. Proceeds go to the Westport Food Bank. Advance RSVP required. Call the Cove at 613-273-3636. The show will also be broadcasted on the BOTR Youtube channel. Click here for more info.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Michael Schatte will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, November 14 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Actual Live Music: The Mighty Duck Blues Band (Dave Curry guitar/vocals, Canada Dave Torosian keyboards, Jim Casson drums, and Gary Kendall bass/vocals) is back with their Saturday afternoon music series at Jo Blo's Rock & Wok in St. Catherines (155 St. Paul Cresent). Dwayne Laforme will be joining the band as the special guest on Saturday, November 21 at 2:30-6:30pm. Limited capacity. Call 289-990-1286 for reservations.

• Donovan Locke will be performing as part of the Markham Jazz Fest's live Facebook series on Sunday, November 29 at 2pm.

• Glenn Marais live streams every night at 8pm on his Facebook page.

• Colin James is giving the backstory of one of his guitars every Tuesday on his Youtube channel as part of the new "On the Couch with Colin James" #guitartuesday series.

• Victor Wainwright is live streaming on Tuesdays (once a month for now) from his Facebook page including performances, guest interviews, news and more. Please check artist's Facebook page for upcoming live streams.

• Lindsay Beaver live streams every Tuesday at 8pm.

• Jesse Whiteley goes live with Clayton Yates on Tuesdays and for his requests weekend here (dates may change/vary).

• Terra Lightfoot live streams every Wednesday with all-requests at 2pm.

• Suzie Vinnick live streams on StreetJelly every Wednesday at 7pm.

• Tedeschi Trucks Band is free streaming their full concerts as part of their Swamp TV event every Thursday at 8pm.

• Steve Hill live streams every Friday at 8pm (dates may change/vary).

• Whitehorse is live-streaming every Friday at 5pm on Bands in Town.

• Emily Gimble & Mike Archer (of 24th Street Wailers) live streams every Friday at 8pm (EST).

• Heather Luckhart and Attila Fias perform live every Saturday at 7pm.

• Jenie Thai live streams on her Patreon page regularly.

• Bad Luck Woman aka Raha Javanfar & Fraser Melvin live stream from their living room regularly and videos can be found on their Facebook and Instagram accounts.

• US based Can't Stop the Blues Facebook group is featuring 1-2 blues shows each night, 9pm-11pm eastern, with fresh pre-recorded content direct from the artists’ homes.

• Adam Ndaro Solomon is doing a live stream blending blues and world music from his apartment nearly every day. Check out his Facebook account to catch one of the videos and keep in touch.

• On Tuesday, September 15 at 3pm (EDT), CAPACOA will moderate a discussion to raise awareness of the #LightUpLive campaign, a Day of Visibility for the live performing arts sector; and share on the evolving and innovative strategies of reopenings across the country. Register & more info here.

• Americana Music Association is holding a virtual 3-day educational experience event between September 16 - 18 with over 100 online sessions with industry experts and trendsetting artists, including special performances. Talks include Blues Hall of Famers Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and more roots artists. Passes are on sale here.

• Carlos del Junco continues to offer lessons on his educational website.

• Interested in learning slide guitar? Bottleneck or Lap Style? Open Tunings? Finger picking? Sean Pinchin is now booking online lessons on his website.

• Dubbed as Blues prodigy from Niagara, Spencer MacKenzie is offering lessons on his website with his band mates Miles Evans-Branagh, and Matt Burns. Click here to get started with your customized learning experience.

• Take a virtual Muddy Waters tour at the Delta Blues Museum. You can also participate on an interactive journey about John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite or more on the website.

• Rebecca Hennessy is currently taking new online students for all levels of trumpet, music theory and songwriting. Courses available over FaceTime, Facebook messenger video or Zoom. Email to: [email protected]

• Mark Stafford is offering online harmonica lessons through Wilson Music Services.

• Music lessons over Skype or Facetime are offered by both JW-Jones and Steve Marriner. Manitoba Hal's ukulele lessons and workshops are also available online.

• Jesse Whiteley is currently offering video lessons from home via Skype/FaceTime/Zoom and you can reach him on his Lessons page.

• Canadian Music Incubator is offering online mentorship sessions available to purchase at $150+HST for a bundle of three 60-minute meetings.

• Ontario Live is a new portal by Destination Ontario, a virtual marketplace that brings Ontario together to help support local artists, operators, attractions and businesses throughout the province. Coming soon, you’ll be able to buy, donate to, or experience the best Ontario has to offer all in one place.

• "Virtual Private Concert" is virtual version of a house concert, but private for your next friend Zoom gathering. You can hire some blues-friendly musicians from Toronto as well which includes Bad Luck Woman & Fraser Melvin, or Jesse Whiteley. 

• “An Air B&B for shows”, Vancouver-based Side Door is now featuring ticketed shows on Zoom during the pandemic. Click here for the upcoming shows and more info.

• "Almost Live" live blues music series by Canal Bank Shuffle is on Youtube and donations to the music series are accepted through here.

• Raoul Bhaneja does Raoul's Blues "Isolation Edition" on jazzcast.ca every Wednesday at 11am with special guests.

• MusicTogether upcoming live stream schedule is here. Thanks to music funders including Arts & Crafts, Slaight Music, and the Ministry of Heritage.

• Meridian Hall is offering daily "Living Rooms" video series from artists' homes.

• You can stream select past performances including the latest Maple Blues Awards on Koerner Hall's online archive.

• Montreux Jazz Festival released over 50 full sets for free including Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, and more.

• CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) - extended for an additional four weeks to a maximum of 28 weeks. The Government will be transitioning to a simplified Employment Insurance (EI) program, effective September 27 to provide income support to those who remain unable to work and are eligible.

• SOCAN's new program Encore! is paying musicians for live online concerts on Facebook and Instagram.

• MusicTogether is open to Ontario musicians only. Apply here for a paid performance opportunity.

• FACTOR updates can be read here.

• TOArtist Covid-19 Response Fund by The Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council.

• NABS financial assistance for media, marketing, and communications pros

• The AFC - Emergency financial aid for entertainment pros

• Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers, tip-based workers

• CANADIAN Low-Income Artist/Musician Relief Fund

• Akin Rent Relief Fund: accepting applications from current Akin artists and creatives

• Unison Fund Music Industry Relief Program

• Bandcamp Fridays will continue happening on the first Friday of every month until the end of the year. Click here for a more detailed calendar.

• Artists can submit their upcoming gigs to Ontario Live, a new portal by Destination Ontario.

• The City of Toronto's ShopHERE helps Toronto businesses and artists build and promote their own Shopify online stores.

• Spotify launched a feature that will enable artists to fundraise directly.

• TuneCore is offering all of their subscribers a 50% discount that you can use for your next single or album release. A one-time discount offer available at checkout.

• Free conference service by Ontario Presents - contact [email protected]

• ACTRA has extended the date for paying dues.

• City of Toronto's Music Office's thorough document to help musicians and venues/organizations survive.

• Pandemic Resource Guide by FYI Music.

• Canada Council for the Arts: Information about CCA's cancellation policy can be found here.

• The Unison Benevolent Fund has also a list of resources available to musicians.

• Toronto Musicians Association's resources for financial assistance and bill payment relief here.

• Music Managers Forum Canada's constantly updated resource page is here.

• Nightly 60-second clip of tips by music publicist Eric Alper during pandemic will be available here.

• A guide on live streaming, The complete guide to selling your music online, and How musicians can ask fans for support during the coronavirus pandemic by Bandzoogle.

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