ENTER THE TBS CONTEST FOR YOUR CHANCE TO

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO

MAVIS STAPLES

Toronto Jazz Fest Presents

Monday June 23, 2025

Elgin Theatre

189 Yonge St. Toronto

8pm

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com

2. Type “Mavis Tix” into the subject title

3. Input your first and last name in the body of the email

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by

Wednesday June 18 Midnight

Winners will be notified on Thursday June 19



Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate.

ENTER THE TBS CONTEST FOR YOUR CHANCE TO

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO 

Aurora Cultural Centre Presents

Sue Foley

Saturday June 21, 2025

Aurora Town Square Performance Hall

50 Victoria Street, Aurora

6:45 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Show Start

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com
2. Type “Sue Tix” into the subject title
3. Input your first and last name in the body of the email

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by

Thursday June 12 Midnight

Winners will be notified on Friday June 13

Multi-award-winning blues artist and 2025 Juno and Grammy Award Nominee, Sue Foley presents “One Guitar Woman” a show devoted to the female pioneers of guitar. These are the women who were expressing themselves through the instrument as far back as the 1920’s, at the inception of radio and recorded music including Maybelle Carter, Memphis Minnie, Mary Osborne, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and more. Celebrating these women of excellence, Sue presents an evening of varied guitar styles and musical genres interspersed with their stories and her own personal narrative.

In 2024 alone, Foley was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Blues Society, and was honoured with a fourth executive Traditional Blues Female Artist Award from the Blues Foundation.

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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO 

The Redwood Theatre Blues Weekend

Featuring

Jack de Keyzer, Angelique Francis & Tyler Yarema

Friday June 27 – Sunday June 29, 2025

The Redwood Theatre,

1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto

7 pm Doors Open 8 pm Show Start

TBS is giving away 5 pairs of tickets for each night!!

Ticket will only be valid for the night you win

You can send 3 separate email entries 1 per night

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com
2. Type the day of the week you want to attend “Friday Tix” or “Saturday Tix” or “Sunday Tix” into the subject title
3. Input your first and last name in the body of the email

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by

Sunday June 21 Midnight

Winners will be notified on Monay June 22

Come out for the last weekend of June and experience the

Redwood Theatre's first Blues Weekend.

Friday, June 27 – Jack de Keyzer

Two-time Juno Award winner and seven-time Maple Blues Award recipient Jack de Keyzer will kick off the weekend with his high-energy blend of blues, rock, and soul. 

Saturday, June 28 – Angelique Francis Band

JUNO Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and powerhouse vocalist Angelique Francis brings her dynamic performance to the stage. 

Sunday, June 29 – Tyler Yarema

Renowned for his electrifying performances in blues, swing, and boogie-woogie, Tyler Yarema will close out the weekend. 

If you want to attend all three of these events, Redwood Theatre are offering a Blues Weekend Subscription. 3 shows, in the reserved seating area for $100 + HST and fees.

Toronto Blues Society & Roy Thomson Hall Present 

THE 38TH WOMEN’S BLUES REVUE 

Returning to

Roy Thomson Hall

for another night of

celebrating women in Blues

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 @ 8PM ET 

ROY THOMSON HALL – TORONTO, ON

Stay tuned for full lineup and host announcements.

TBS Charter Members

An email was sent with the promo code

email info@torontobluessociety.com if you haven't received it

June Maple Blues News

The Original Sloth Band celebrate their 60th Anniversary

The Blues Hands of God by Bill King

Guitar Talk by Frank Cosentino

Blues and Summer Music Festivals

TBS Talent Search

Album Reviews

Charlie Musselwhite Look Out Highway

Tony Holiday Keep Your Head Up

Concert Listings, Loose Blues News,

Where it's on, Top Blues & much more

Steve Marriner

“Hear My Heart”

With over twenty years of relentless touring and recording, Steve Marriner has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most versatile and hard-working musicians. Nicknamed "The Swiss Army Knife" for his multi-instrumental talents, Marriner is a celebrated harmonica player, baritone guitarist, soulful vocalist, and creative producer.

As a co-founder and frontman of the acclaimed blues-rock band MonkeyJunk, Marriner has won two JUNO Awards for Blues Album of the Year and became part of Canadian blues history when MonkeyJunk became the first Canadian band to win a Blues Music Award in Memphis. His 2021 solo album Hope Dies Last earned a 2022 JUNO nomination, cementing his place as a powerhouse solo artist.

Beyond MonkeyJunk, Marriner has collaborated with legends including Buddy Guy, Colin James, and Blue Rodeo, as well as produced two albums — Yeah! by David Gogo and This Old Life by Big Dave McLean — both nominated for Blues Album of the Year at the 2025 JUNO Awards.

With Hear My Heart, Marriner continues to evolve, bringing new emotional depth and musical grit to his work — and solidifying his status as one of the most compelling voices in modern blues.

Concerts of Note

Here are some great Blues concerts that are coming our way

Miss Emily wsg Matt Allen

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | June 14 - Buy Tickets

The Original Sloth Band

Hugh's Room | Toronto | June 20 - Buy Tickets

Shakura S'Aida presents On Their Shoulders Toronto Jazz Fest

Koerner Hall | Toronto | June 21 - Buy Tickets

Sue Foley (One Guitar Woman)

Aurora Cultural Centre | Aurora | June 21 - Buy Tickets

Pappy Johns Band wsg Brock Stonefish

The Back Alley Bar | St Thomas | June 22 - Buy Tickets

Steve Strongman wsg Glenn Marais

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | June 22 - Buy Tickets

Mavis Staples Toronto Jazz Fest

Elgin Theatre | Toronto | June 23 - Buy Tickets

Blues Weekend Jack de Keyzer, Angelique Francis & Tyler Yarema

Redwood Theatre | Toronto | June 27-29 - Buy Tickets

George Thorogood and The Destroyers

Massey Hall | Toronto | July 2 - Buy Tickets

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings wsg Emily Burgess & Melissa Payne

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | July 4 - Buy Tickets

The Hogtown Allstars

Etwell Concert Series | Huntsville | July 13 - Buy Tickets

3rd Annual FESTIVUS The Tony D Band / Cheryl Lescom & The Tuscon Choir Boys / VOODOO Pawn Shop

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | July 19 - Buy Tickets

The Hogtown Allstars

Jazz & Blues Live, Station 2025 | Collingwood | July 23 - Buy Tickets

Colin Linden wsg Steve Marriner

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | August 16 - Buy Tickets

LIVE BLUES!

Blackburn Brothers at Miller Lash House – Pub at the House,

Friday, June 12, 6:00 pm, University of Toronto

130 Old Kingston Rd, Scarborough

We post all the latest show announcements as soon as we get them at

http://torontobluessociety.com/events/

Wednesday, June 11

• Rob Hiemstra & Friends at Epochal Imp, 1:00 pm, 123 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Thursday, June 12

• Morgan Davis at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 5:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636
• Mike Daley & Lance Anderson at Castro’s Lounge, 6:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• Blackburn Brothers at Miller Lash House – Pub at the House, 6:00 pm, University of Toronto 130 Old Kingston Rd, Scarborough
• Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar w/ Wyatt C. Louis, and Whitney Ross-Barris at St. Andrew’s – Chalmers Church, 6:30 pm, 40 Toronto St S, Uxbridge
• NXNE Blues and Rock Night: Permilla, Free Under Fire, The Jailbirds, Black Paint, Perfect Strangers at Horseshoe Tavern, 8:00 pm, 370 Queen St W., Toronto
• Greene and Bleus Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000
• Little Magic Sam at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto

Friday, June 13

• Fraser/Daley at Castro’s Lounge, 5:30 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• Morgan Davis at Trestle Brewery Parry Sound, 7:00 pm
• Steve Strongman at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 8:00 pm, 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979
• Johnny Max Band at Ganaraska Hotel, 8:00 pm, Address 30 Ontario St Port Hope ON, Toronto
• Steve Strongman at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 8:00 pm, 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 9:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto

Saturday, June 14

• Miss Emily wsg Matt Allen (solo) at Blues Holler, 4:00 pm, Uxbridge
• Grant Lyle Duo – Roots & Blues! at The Duchess Of Markham, 9:00 pm, 53 Main Street Markham N, Markham, (905) 294-3181
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887
• The Swingin’ Blackjacks at Noonan’s Irish Pub, 9:30 pm, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804

Sunday, June 15

• Morgan Davis at Busholme Inn, 1:30 pm, 156 Main St, Erin, 519-315-0315
• Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth at Shacklands Brewing, 2:00 pm, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424
• Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters @ the Legion at Port Dover Legion # 158, 2:00 pm, 212 Market Street, Port Dover, ON, (519) 583-2001
• Little Magic Sam at Rivoli (Pool Hall), 3:00 pm, 332 Queen Street W, Toronto
• Chuck Jackson at Roc’n Docs, 4:30 pm, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754
• Paul Reddick Band at Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 5:30 pm, 194 Queen St W., Toronto
• Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Tuesday, June 17

• Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
• Tyler Yarema & Carson Freeman at Roc’n Docs, 7:30 pm, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754
• Quality Building Supplies at Cameron House, 9:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto

Wednesday, June 18

• Rob Hiemstra & Friends at Epochal Imp, 1:00 pm, 123 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
• Morgan Davis at Waring House, 6:30 pm, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton
• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

Thursday, June 19

• Al Lerman at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 5:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636
• Mike Daley & Jenie Thai at Castro’s Lounge, 6:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272
• Rick Robichaud Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 7:00 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474
• Rob Hiemstra of Chairmen of the Boards and Friends at The Sauce, 8:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
• Rob Hiemstra of Chairmen of the Boards and Friends at The Sauce, 8:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

Friday, June 20

• Morgan Davis at The Tasting Lounge at Northumberland Fine Food, 7:30 pm, 39 Richardson Street, Brighton
• The Original Sloth Band at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 9:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto

Saturday, June 21

• Paul Reddick at Cameron House, 6:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto
• Grant Lyle & Brotherhood @ Stratford Live Music & Food at Stratford Bandshell, 7:00 pm, Veteran's Drive, Stratford
• Sue Foley at Aurora Cultural Centre, 7:30 pm, 89 Mosley St., Aurora
• Morgan Davis at Coach and Lantern, 8:00 pm, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822
• Toronto Jazz Fest / Shakura S’Aida presents On Their Shoulders, feat. Ada Lee, Jackie Richardson, Bobby Dean Blackburn, Molly Johnson and more at RCM Koerner Hall, 8:00 pm, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto, 416-408-0208
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887

Sunday, June 22

• Boathouse Blues Project at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 1:00 pm, 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979
• Jimmy’s Juke Joint – Jim Casson w/ Marty Allen & Kenny Lee at Iggy’s Pub & Grub, 2:00 pm, 115 Hwy 20 E., Fonthill, 905-892-6667
• Pappy Johns Band wsg Brock Stonefish | National Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend at The Back Alley Bar & Grill, 2:00 pm, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas, ON, (519) 207-3555
• TBS Talent Search at OLG Village Stage, 2:30 pm, 115 Cumberland St, Toronto
• Trickbag w/ Smokewagon Blues Band at Stonewalls Restaurant, 3:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808
• Morgan Davis at Etwell Concert Series – Outdoor Venue, 3:00 pm, 2012 Etwell Rd, Huntsville, 705-789-2972
• Glenn Marais at Blues Holler, 4:00 pm, , Uxbridge
• Steve Strongman Band at Blues Holler, 4:00 pm, , Uxbridge
• Chuck Jackson at Roc’n Docs, 4:30 pm, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754
• Paul Reddick Band at Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 5:30 pm, 194 Queen St W., Toronto
• The Frank Cosentino Band at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130
• Ken Yoshioka at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000

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!