Where It's At! | TBS News
|
|
THIS FRIDAY:
WOMEN'S BLUES REVUE
Hosted by Taborah Johnson,
who will be performing alongside featured vocalists:
Elise LeGrow, Meghan Parnell, Reeny Smith,
Dawn Tyler Watson, and Quisha Wint..
|
|
The Women's Blues Revue concert at Roy Thomson Hall
Friday, November 26, 2021, 8pm EDT!
Colleen Allen (Sax), Emily Burgess (Guitar), Carrie Chesnutt (Sax),
Morgan Doctor (Drums), Marie Goudy (Trumpet), Carlie Howell (Bass),
Elena Kapeleris (Baritone Sax), Lily Sazz (Keys), & Suzie Vinnick (Guitar).
Roy Thomson Hall: 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
Box Office: 416-872-4255
|
|
Voting for the 24th Maple Blues Awards closes
December 1 at 11:59pm EST!
|
|
There’s no stopping the blues – not even a second year of a global pandemic. In a year like no other, 2021 has proven that Canadian blues artists are tenacious, forward-thinking and incredibly creative in the face of adversity. Despite ongoing challenges and changes, Toronto Blues Society continues to support and promote Canadian Blues artists by featuring the nominees for the upcoming 25th annual Maple Blues Awards. The full list of nominees can be viewed at mapleblues.ca
The winners will be announced on January 31, 2022 at the LIVE Maple Blues Award Show to be held at Koerner Hall in Toronto. (Click HERE for tickets)
|
|
NOTICE TO ALL MBA NOMINEES:
Social Media Paid Advertising Ban:
|
|
Congratulations to all Maple Blues Award Nominees! We understand that not all nominees are regular users of social media and others may not have the budget to execute a successful advertising campaign to solicit votes .
In the pursuit of fairness for all of the nominees and transparency,
PAID social media advertising by MBA nominees promoting their candidacy is BANNED during the public voting period.
Anyone who breaches this rule will be disqualified.
Regular “thank-you” posts by the nominees as well as reminders to fans about the voting deadline on social media are all still good and will also help us promote the Maple Blues Awards! Our aim is to prevent manipulation of public voting through sponsored posts (specifically asking for votes) which may cause an inequity as we realize not all artists may have promotional budgets.
|
|
BLUES SUMMIT 10
JANUARY 28 - 31, 2022
|
|
|
|
Blues Summit 10 will take place from January 28 - 31, 2022.
All Blues Summit events and panels
will be at The Chelsea Hotel
in downtown Toronto.
To lean more about
Blues Summit 10 visit HERE
To register now and reserve your
spot at Canada’s Blues Summit 10 conference, click Buy Passes.
Pass prices increase on December 1
|
|
SHOWCASE at BLUES SUMMIT 10
Applications for showcasing at the Blues Summit are open and can be placed through Toronto Blues Society's website. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, December 10, 5pm (EST).
for more information and to submit your application.
PLEASE NOTE:
Blues Summit 9 showcase artists are not eligible to perform at Blues Summit 10.
|
|
The Toronto Blues Society Presents
Andrew Craig
Wednesday, December 15 at the Medley
|
|
Andrew Craig - Solo Piano Performance
Showtime 8:00 pm, Doors at 7:30 pm
NO COVER CHARGE
The Medley has a $25 Dining & Drinks per person minimum
The Medley: 2026 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
|
|
Have You Read the November issue of Maple Blues?
The November Maple Blues unveils the 25th Annual Maple Blues Awards Nominees - marking the opening of voting for the 2022 Awards.
The issue also features an interviews with Quisha Wint and Dawn Tyler Watson - featured vocalists at next week's Women's Blues Revue.
Also, don’t miss news about Blues Summit 10 & the TBS Talent Search!
|
|
Career Catalyst:
Project Grants for New Generation Artists
Ages 18 to 30
|
|
The Ontario Arts Council has announced a one-time program to further the development of Ontario artists 18-30 years of age.
The program supports individual artists in the early stage of their professional practice to encourage growth and build momentum as they recover from pandemic-related career challenges.
For details please visit the OAC here.
Submissions Due: December 16 at 1 p.m. ET
|
|
ARE YOU THE NEXT
BLUES BUZZ ACT?
REGISTRATION CLOSES NEXT TUESDAY
|
|
APPLY TODAY!
REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30
Every year, the Toronto Blues Society searches for Canada’s undiscovered blues talent. Six finalists are selected to perform for a professional development package including festival gigs, mentorship meetings, studio time, graphic design and much more!
This year we are collecting submissions for the Search through November 2021. The performance part of the Search will be held in front a live audience and the Talent Search judging panel in February/March 2022.
To submit your application to the 2021 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search, go to :
Submitting to the TBS Talent Search is FREE for current TBS Charter/ Student/ Family / Benefactor Members. A $10 submission fee is required for all Non-Member applications. Deadline: November 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Each artist/band may only submit ONE application.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Glenn Smith at info@torontobluessociety.com with the subject line "TS2021 Question".
|
|
NEW LIVE BLUES
EVENT CALENDAR!
|
|
Our newly renovated Live Blues listings are easier to read and can be viewed as a list, by day, by week, or as a monthly calendar of events. Users can search our new listings by act, venue or other keyword.
List Your Gigs: We have made it easy for artists and venues to post their shows.
A few clicks and your blues event (live-in-person or live-streamed) will be advertised in the MapleBlues newsletter, the Where It's At weekly blast and the Toronto Blues Society website.
|
|
|
25th Annual Maple Blues Awards:
Where: RCM's Koerner Hall (273 Bloor St. W. Toronto)
When: Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7pm
|
|
LIVE BLUES!
Upcoming Live Events
Welcome to our new LIVE BLUES listings, updated for Where It's At every Wednesday afternoon.
NOTE: If you are a performer or venue and want to be included in our listings, please visit here.
Wednesday, November 24
-
Julian Fauth at La Rev, 7:00 pm, 2848 Dundas St W., Toronto, 647-748-1376
-
Tyler Yarema at Reservoir Lounge, 9:15 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Thursday, November 25
-
Open Acoustic Mic Thursdays – w/ guest at Uptown Social, 7:00 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700
-
The Vaudevillian at Stonewalls Restautant, 8:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808
-
Conor Gains s/g Clever Hopes at Horseshoe Tavern, 9:00 pm, 370 Queen St W., Toronto
Friday, November 26
-
James Anthony – Solo Acoustic Friday Blues at Soulful Kafe, 5:00 pm, 81 Brant Ave, Brantford, 226-493-0730
-
The 34th TBS Women's Blues Review: 8:00pm, Roy Thomson Hall: 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5. Tickets are available HERE
-
The Swingin’ Blackjacks at Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 8:00 pm, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804
-
Milky Whites and the Bluesmen at Lou Dawgs – London, 8:00 pm, 519 Richmond St, London
-
Paul Reddick at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
-
Mike Branton acoustic blues at Studebaker, 9:00 pm, 2535 Appleby Line, Burlington, 905-331-7878
-
Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth Ave., Toronto, 416-469-0537
Saturday, November 27
-
James Anthony w/ Leroy Emmanuel at Uptown Social, 1:30 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700
-
The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Mark Laforme at Jo Blo`s Rock & Wok, 2:30 pm, 155 St Paul Crescent Pelham Road, St Catharines
-
Blues etc. at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls
-
McKenna’s Rockin’ Redcoats at Black Swan Tavern, 4:00 pm, 154 Danforth Ave., Toronto, 416-469-0537
-
Tyler Yarema at Reservoir Lounge, 9:15 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Sunday, November 28
-
James Anthony Band Sundays w/ guest at Easy On Fourth, 2:00 pm, 481 North Service Rd W, Oakville, 905-465-4000
-
Alfie Smith at Clifford Brewing Company, 3:00 pm, 398 Nash Rd N, Hamilton
-
Kristin Lindell & Jesse Whiteley at The Emmet Ray, 4:30 pm, 924 College St., Toronto, 416-792-4497
Tuesday, November 30
-
Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Wednesday, December 1
-
Julian Fauth at La Rev, 7:00 pm, 2848 Dundas St W., Toronto, 647-748-1376
-
Tyler Yarema at Reservoir Lounge, 9:15 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Thursday, December 2
-
Open Acoustic Mic Thursdays – w/ guest at Uptown Social, 7:00 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700
Friday, December 3
-
James Anthony – Solo Acoustic Friday Blues at Soulful Kafe, 5:00 pm, 81 Brant Ave, Brantford, 226-493-0730
-
Paul Reddick at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
-
Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth Ave., Toronto, 416-469-0537
Saturday, December 4
-
James Anthony Band Saturday Matinee w/ guest at Uptown Social, 1:30 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700
-
Coach & Lantern Blues Matinee at Coach and Lantern, 2:00 pm, 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster, 905-304-7822
-
The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Spencer MacKenzie at Jo Blos Rock & Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines ON, 905-685-8280
-
Blues etc. at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls
-
The Mackenzie Blues Band at The Bruce, 8:00 pm, 750 Queen St., Kincardine ON, (519) 396-5100
-
Tyler Yarema at Reservoir Lounge, 9:15 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Sunday, December 5
-
Jimmy’s Juke Joint with Jim Casson at Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 2:00 pm, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, 905 892-0782
-
James Anthony Band Sundays w/ guest at Easy On Fourth, 2:00 pm, 481 North Service Rd W, Oakville, 905-465-4000
|
|
Receive an Automatic Tax Receipt Right Away! |
|
BECOME A CHARTER MEMBER TODAY |
|
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
-
25% discount on Maple Blues Awards tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
-
20% discount on Women’s Blues Revue tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
-
Savings on Advance Tickets to shows at Music by the Bay Live (Ajax and Whitby venues)
-
10% off every purchase from the Dead Dog Records, Toronto (1209 Bloor St. West & 1696 Queen St. West)
-
10% off every purchase from the Kops Records, Toronto (229 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!
|
|
CLICK HERE FOR MORE RESOURCES INCLUDING ONLINE LESSONS, ARCHIVES, INITATIVES, FUNDS & USEFUL INFO
FOR MUSICIANS & OUR FOLLOWERS!
|
|
Toronto Blues Society | torontobluessociety.com
416-538-3885 | Toll Free: 1-866-871-9457 | info@torontobluessociety.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
