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TBS News
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TBS Xmas Party! -
this Sunday!
Alleycatz | December 8
23rd Maple Blues Awards
Koerner Hall | February 3, 2020
Rez Blues 25th Anniversary
Lula Lounge
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April 2020
34th Women's Blues Revue
Roy Thomson Hall | November 20, 2020
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Success at 33rd Women's Blues Revue!
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33rd Women's Blues Revue backstage moment at Roy Thomson Hall with all musicians right before the show last Friday, Nov 29th.
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33rd Women's Blues Revu
e took place this past Friday and certainly was a huge success! Thank you to all musicians and for the ones who missed the concert, you can take a look at
NOW Magazine
's review of the event from
here
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Women's Blues Revue
will be returning with its 34th edition on
Friday
,
November 20, 2020
at
8pm
, featuring some of Canada's finest musicians backed by the all-star Women's Blues Revue Band. Toronto Blues Society will celebrate its annual show next year at Toronto's
Roy Thomson Hall
once again, as Massey Hall red doors are closed for another year. Stay tuned for full lineup and host announcements and hurry up to catch the best available seats! Tickets are on exclusive pre-sale
NOW
at
Roy Thomson Hall's website
for TBS Charter members in good standing.
Public Sale: Friday, December 6 at 10am
Roy Thomson Hall
: 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
Box Office
: 416-872-4255
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TBS Charter Members:
Contact
TBS Office to retrieve your promo code for 20% discounted tickets!
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This Sunday!
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TBS Xmas Party at Alleycatz
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Free Admission!
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This year we team up with
Alleycatz
for the
TBS Christmas Party & Volunteer Appreciation
, featuring local heavy-weights,
Gary Kendall
&
Michael Fitzpatrick
(aka The Big Groove) at their weekly residency with special guests
Rhaoul Bhaneja
&
Darren Gallen
! A
night
full of classic blues awaits the guests, including raffle tickets and so much more!
Event is free of admission, please RSVP on our
Eventbrite page.
Tables will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Dining options available
on spot
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Please note:
There will be no subway service on Line 1 between Sheppard-Yonge and St Clair stations on Sunday, December 8 and shuttle buses will operate instead. Patrons who are looking into taking the TTC might want to take some extra time for travelling to Alleycatz. Click
here
for more info about the scheduled closure.
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When
: Sunday, December 8
Time
: 4pm-7pm (3 sets)
Free Admission with RSVP!
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December Blues Picks!
Listen to John Valenteyn's Blues Picks for our monthly MapleBlues Magazine on Toronto Blues Society's
Spotify account
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This month we feature Angel Forrest, Jackie Washington, Bywater Call, Emily Burgess & The Emburys, The Bluesland Horn Band.
15 songs to end the year on a high note!
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Last Show of 2019 with Sugar Brown at Antikka!
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The "Blues Revival" series is presented by Antikka Cafe & Records in partnership with
the Toronto Blues Society.
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For the last month of 2019,
Sugar Brown
is taking over the “Blues Revival” series on December 18th! Come and enjoy a blues evening in an intimate space surrounded by vinyl, Armenian coffee, booze, and some good yums that
Antikka – Cafe & Records
has to offer!
Sugar Brown sings about love, money, misery and madness. As an instrumentalist, he combines ampflied guitar, rack-harmonica, piano, voice and boots. His band is called the People’s Blues Liberation Army Band, or PB-L.A.B. He is currently planning his fourth studio album after his summer tour in Japan and British Columbia.
Terry Wilkins
will join Sugar Brown on bass for the Artery showcase.
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When:
Wednesday, December 18
Time:
8pm-11pm
Tickets:
$10 in advance, $15 at door -
Ticket link coming soon...
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"Bad Luck Woman": Host of Maple Blues Awards
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Photo by Reenie Perkovic.
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Public Tickets Are On Sale!
Tickets for the 23rd Maple Blues Awards are available through the
Koerner Hall Box Office
.
Grab your tickets early for the best available spot!
23rd Annual Maple Blues Awards:
Where:
RCM's Koerner Hall
When:
Monday, February 3, 2020
Time:
7pm
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About The Maple Blues Awards
Canada’s national blues awards' goal is to promote blues music across Canada, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the field. Winners in all categories (excluding instrumental categories*) are decided by blues fans across Canada. Voting occurs online each November.
You can now watch the show, highlights and the performances from the past MBAs on our
Youtube channel!
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TBS Charter Members:
Contact
TBS Office to retrieve your promo code for 25% discounted tickets!
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Mission Memphis Double Trouble!
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On October 28th,
Sandra Bouza
and
Sean Pinchin
won the Toronto Contest of the International Blues Challenge for the Band, and the Solo/Duo Category respectively. For all their upcoming travel and accommodation expenses, they are seeking support from all blues fans through their online fundraising campaign to secure finances. Your contribution will help them secure the funding goal required to head down to the birthplace o
f the Blues this January to compete and represent Toronto! Every little bit counts!
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Sean Pinchin
is close to his goal of online fundraising campaign!
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Sandra Bouza
is doing both online fundraising campaign and a fundraiser show!
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- Sat. Dec 14th at 7pm - Steve Strongman's 10th Annual Xmas Show w/ Spencer MacKenzie, Jesse O'Brien, Darcy Hepner at Leander Boat Club, Hamilton - proceeds to An Instrument For Every Child
- Sat. Dec 14th at 8pm - Together At Christmas: Lance Anderson w/ Shakura S'Aida, Chuck Jackson, Cheryl Lescom and more at St. Francis Centre 78 Church St. S, Ajax.
- Sat. Dec 14th at 9pm - Blue Christmas w/ Aaron Kazmer, Jerome Godboo and Conor Gains at The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St E - bring an unwrapped toy or gift card
- Tue. Dec 17th at 8:30pm - Bluesy Christmas w/ Paul Deslauriers, Murray Kinsley, Erin McCallum & Ghost Town Blues Band at Hugh's Room Live, 2261 Dundas W Toronto
- Sat Dec 21st at 8:30pm - Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Christmas Show at The Busholme Inn, Erin, Ontario.
- Sat Dec 22 at 2pm - Blues for the Soldiers Christmas w/ Chuck Jackson & Cheryl Lescom at Brantford Gunner's Club. Thrs
- Dec 26 at 2:30pm - The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Tyler Yarema & Gene Hardy, Boxing Day Bash at Jo Blos Rock & Wok - 155 St. Paul's Cres. in St. Catharines
- Fri Dec 27th at 8:30pm -Suzie Vinnick's Annual Holiday Show at Hugh's Room Live in Toronto
- Sunday, Dec 29 2pm - Brian Blain's Holiday House Concert in the Annex. tix here
- Tues Dec 31 at 9pm - Jack de Keyzer NYE at Leander Boat Club in Hamilton
- Tues Dec 31 - NYE with Oakland Stroke at Hugh's Room Live
- Wed Jan 1st at 2:30pm - The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Jerome Godboo "New Year's Day Hangover party" at Jo Blos Rock & Wok - 155 St. Paul's Cres. in St. Catharines
- Wed Jan 1st at 4pm - Jack de Keyzer New Year's Day at Polish Hall in Brantford
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JW-Jones
will perform in Paris as part of DT Concert Series, next Wednesday,
December 11th at 7:30pm.
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- JW-Jones - DT Concert Series - December 11 - Paris, ON
- A Bluesy Christmas with Paul Deslauriers, Murray Kinsley, Erin McCallum and Ghost Town Blues Band - Hugh's Room Live - December 17
- Julian Taylor Band with Tanika Charles - The Horseshoe Tavern - December 19
- Kellylee Evans Wintersong - Hugh's Room Live - December 20
- Suzie Vinnick - Hugh's Room Live - December 27
- Lifelong Learning Markham Presents: "America’s Soul: How the Blues Changed Popular Music and the Rest of our Lives" feat. Richard Flohil with a special performance by Diana Braithwaite, Chris Whiteley, Jesse Whiteley - Angus Glen Golf Club - January 19, 2020
- Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - Horseshoe Tavern - March 8, 2020
- Matt Andersen - DT Concert Series - April 1, 2020 - Paris, ON
- Buddy Guy - Roy Thomson Hall - April 3, 2020
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Events are subject to change. Please check with the venue before heading out.
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Nominated for 3 awards this year for Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year at the upcoming Maple Blues Awards,
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
will be performing next Wednesday, December 11 at Mills Hardware in Hamilton at 8pm.
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Wednesday, December 4
· Action Sound Band w/ Leo Valvassori & Eric Schenkman
at
Grossman's Tavern
, every Wed, 10:00 PM, 379 Spadina Ave., Toronto, 416-977-7000
· Blues Jam with Heather Luckhart (1st Wed monthly)
at 120 Diner, sign up by 7:30pm, 8:00 PM, 120 Church St., Toronto, 416-792-7725
· Fraser/Daley
at Inter Steer Tavern, Every Wed, 8:00 PM, 361 Roncesvalles, Toronto, 416-604-3333
· Nicola Vaughan
at Black Swan Tavern, Open Jam Every Wed, 9:30 PM, 154 Danforth, Toronto, 416-469-0537
· Paul Reddick & The Ringers
at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376
· Steve Strongman
at Belleville Club, 7:00 PM, Belleville
Thursday, December 5
· IN2 The Spirit: John Fraser Findlay Xmas Jazz&Blues
at Hirut Cafe, 8:00 PM, 2050 Danforth, Toronto
· 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
· Shewolves of London: Chuckee Zehr, Kim Doolittle, Chuckee Zehr, Sarah Smith, Dale Anne Brendon, Cheryl Lescom
at London Music Club, 8:00 PM, 470 Colborne St., London, 519-640-6996
· Southern Supper w/ Dan McKinnon
at
Mississippi Queen Foods
, music & food ticket, 6:30 PM, 635 King St E, Hamilton, 905-526-0909
Friday, December 6
· Fraser/Daley
at Castro's Lounge, 5:30 PM, 2116 Queen E, Toronto, 416-699-8272
· Ginger St. James & SnowHeel Slim: Memphis Fundraiser
at
Moonshine Cafe
, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655
· Jennis
at Waring House, 6:30 PM, 395 Sandy Hook Rd., Picton, 888-724-9250
· John McKinley Band
at
Lancaster Smokehouse
, Every Friday, 8:00 PM, 574 Lancaster St W, Kitchener, 519-743-4331
· Ken Yoshioka Trio
at Hole in The Wall, 10:00 PM, 2867 Dundas W, Toronto, 647-350-3564
· 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
Saturday, December 7
· Carlos del Junco
at
Hugh's Room Live
, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W, Toronto, 416-533-5483
· Cheryl Lescom
at Carrigan Arms, 2:30 PM, Burlington
· Danny Marks Combo
at Relish Bar & Grill, 1:00 PM, 511 Danforth, Toronto, 416-738-1585
· Dwayne Laforme's Boogie Blues Matinee w/ Bill Durst
at Spice's (formerly Jeffrey's), music is 2-6pm, 2:00 PM, 159 Sydenham St, Brantford
· Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters
at
The Tara Inn
, 8:30 PM, 2365 Kingston Rd, Toronto, 416-266-6200
· Jennis
at Waring House, 6:30 PM, 395 Sandy Hook Rd., Picton, 888-724-9250
· Johnny Wright & Michael Fonfara
at Outrigger Tap & Table, Every Sat, 3:00 PM, 2232 Queen St E, Toronto, 416-748-2232
· MonkeyJunk w/ AJ Fullerton
at
Busholme Inn
, 8:00 PM, 156 Main St., Erin, 519-315-0315
· Paul James Band
at The Duke Live, 9:00 PM, 1225 Queen St E, Toronto, 416-463-5302
· Southern Supper w/ Sugar Brown
at
Mississippi Queen Foods
, music & food ticket, 8:00 PM, 635 King St E, Hamilton, 905-526-0909
· Terry Wilkins' Uncle Bass
at The Rex, 12:00 PM, 194 Queen W, Toronto
· The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Meghan Parnell & Dave Barnes
at Jo Blos Rock & Wok, 2:30 PM, 155 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines, 905-685-8280
· The Sil Simone Band w/ guest
at
Carrigan Arms
, Every Sat, 2:30 PM, 2025 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, 905-332-6131
· The Swingin' Blackjacks
at
Dora Keogh Irish Pub
, 9:30 PM, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-778-1804
· The Un-Souled Blues Band: John Fraser Findlay, Peter Bleakney, Dave Patel
at Black Swan Tavern, matinee, 4:00 PM, 154 Danforth, Toronto
· Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm
at
Reservoir Lounge
, Every Sat, 9:45 PM, 52 Wellington St E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Sunday, December 8
· Blues for the Soldiers feat. Matt Weidinger
at Brantford Gunner's Club, 2:00 PM, 115 Henry St., Brantford
· Chuck Jackson & The All Stars
at
Roc 'N Doc's
, Every Sun, 4:30 PM, 105 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, 905-891-1754
· James Anthony Band
at
Abbey Arms Restaurant
, Every Sun 3:30-7pm, 3:30 PM, 481 North Service Rd W, Oakville, 905-825-1109
· Legendary Castaways
at
Linsmore Tavern
, Blues Sundays, 7:00 PM, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130
· 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
· TBS Xmas Party: Blues In The Alley feat. Big Groove w/ Raoul Bhaneja & Darren Gallen
at
Alleycatz
, 4:00 PM, 2409 Yonge St., Toronto, 647-361-5817
· Trickbag
at Stonewalls, 3:00 PM, 339 York Blvd, Hamilton, 905-577-0808
Monday, December 9
· James Carroll, Ken Yoshioka
at The Old Nick, 7:30 PM, 123 Danforth, Toronto, 416-461-5546
· 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
· Skyliners
at Skyline Restaurant, Every Mon, 10:00 PM, 1246 Queen W, Toronto
Tuesday, December 10
· Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes
at
Cameron House
, 10:00 PM, 408 Queen St W, Toronto, 416-703-0811
· Julian Fauth
at Sauce on Danforth, Every Tue, 6:00 PM, 1376 Danforth, Toronto, 647-748-1376
· Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm
at
Reservoir Lounge
, Every Tue, 8:45 PM, 52 Wellington St E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
Wednesday, December 11
· JW-Jones
at Dominion Telegraph Building, 7:00 PM, Paris
· Paul Reddick & The Ringers
at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376
· Steve Strongman Blues Acoustic Sessions
at La Reina 519, 8:00 PM, Guelph
· Action Sound Band w/ Leo Valvassori & Eric Schenkman
at
Grossman's Tavern
, every Wed, 10:00 PM, 379 Spadina Ave., Toronto, 416-977-7000
· Fraser/Daley
at Inter Steer Tavern, Every Wed, 8:00 PM, 361 Roncesvalles, Toronto, 416-604-3333
· Nicola Vaughan
at Black Swan Tavern, Open Jam Every Wed, 9:30 PM, 154 Danforth, Toronto, 416-469-0537
Thursday, December 12
· IN2 The Spirit: John Fraser Findlay Xmas Jazz&Blues
at Hirut Cafe, 8:00 PM, 2050 Danforth, Toronto
· Ramble Series w/ Dylan Wickens
at
Moonshine Cafe
, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655
· Robert Davis w/ Fraser Melvin
at
Bond Pub
, 2nd Thurs of the month w/ guests, 7:30 PM, 2340 Dundas St. W, Toronto, 416-535-0547
· Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
at Dominion Telegraph Building, 7:00 PM, Paris
· 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
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BECOME A CHARTER MEMBER TODAY
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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!
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Toronto Blues Society | torontobluessociety.com
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