Thursday, September 02, 2010
 

TBS Melody Bar Blues Series

The Toronto Blues Society will be presenting the best in local blues talent the first Thursday of each month, beginning in September at The Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. There will be no cover charge and each performance will begin at 8pm. The series will include performances by Suzie Vinnick (Sept 2, pictured), Jack de Keyzer (Oct 7), Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley (Nov 4), and Harrison Kennedy (Dec 2). http://www.gladstonehotel.com

Women’s Blues Revue

The 24th annual Women's Blues Revue member discount details are available by contacting the office.  Confirmed singers this year include KellyLee Evans, Alana Bridgewater, Little Miss Higgins, Robin Banks, and just announced...Rita Chiarelli! (pictured)

Tickets are available by calling 416-872-4255 or visiting http://www.masseyhall.com

Blues on the Rideau @ The Cove

Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn, Westport returns for its 6th season in October.

2010/11 lineup: October 22 – Shakura S’Aida, November 19 – David Rotundo (pictured), January 21/22 – Jack De Keyzer, February 18 – Clio & The Blues Highway, March 18 & 19 - Monkey Junk, April 15 – Paul Reddick, May 20 – Treasa Levasseur, June 10 – Raoul & The Big Time www.choosetheblues.ca

Southside Shuffle Festival

The Southside Shuffle Festival will take place Sept 10-12 in Port Credit. The main stage will feature performances by Johnny Winter, Ronnie Hawkins, Downchild, Raoul & The Big Time, Watermelon Slim, Dr. Hook, Elvin Bishop, MonkeyJunk, Mark Hummel, and Mark Stafford. Additional performances by TBS Talent Search winners The 24th Street Wailers (pictured), Cheryl Lescom, Loco Zydeco, Danny Brooks, Harrison Kennedy, The Gary Kendall Band, Danny Marks, David Rotundo, Johnny Max, FATHEAD, Paul Reddick, Jerome Godboo, Robin Banks, The Meteors, The Homeless Band, Julian Fauth & Bob Vespaziani, Sean Pinchin, James Anthony, Jack de Keyzer, and more! www.southsideshuffle.com

Summer Blues Festivals

West Coast Bluesfest featuring MonkeyJunk (pictured) Sept 3-4 www.westcoastblues.ca

 

Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival Sept 14-19 www.harvestjazzandblues.com

Concert Notes

Suzie Vinnick – September 2 – The Gladstone Hotel  |  Paul James – September 2-6 – CNE Bandshell  |  Concert for Peace featuring Michael Pickett (pictured) – September 5 – Crystal Beach |  Johnny Winter w/Jimmy Bowskill – September 11 – Brockville Arts Centre  |  Treasa Levasseur, Charlie A’Court and Chris Kirby – September 13 – Hugh’s Room  |  Rita Chiarelli – September 18 – Hugh’s Room  |  John Primer & his Chicago Blues Band – October 1 – Regent Picton  |   John Primer & his Chicago Blues Band – October 2 – Cobourg  |  Jack de Keyzer – October 7 – The Gladstone Hotel  |  Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – November 4 – The Gladstone Hotel  |  Leon Redbone – November 7 – Hugh’s Room  |  BB King - November 20 & 21 - Casino Rama  |  Women’s Blues Revue – November 27 – Massey Hall  |  Harrison Kennedy – November 2 – The Gladstone Hotel  |  James Cotton & his Chicago Blues Band – December 10 – Regent Picton  |  Blues Summit Five – January 15-17 – Delta Chelsea Hotel  |  Maple Blues Awards – January 17 – Koerner Hall

Call for Artist Submissions to OCFF, Blues Summit Five, and IBC

Attention Blues Performers! Are you interested in showcase opportunities at upcoming music industry events? Please contact the office if you would like to invest time into a showcase at the OCFF Conference in Ottawa or the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. To submit to The Blues Summit Five happening at The Delta Chelsea Hotel Jan 15-17, please go to www.sonicbids.com/bluessummitfive.

 

info@torontobluessociety.com/416-538-3885

Call for Volunteers

The TBS is looking for help!

Can you legally pour drinks? TBS needs a Smartserve qualified bartender for the Blues in the Garden event on Sept 19, as well as someone to lend a BBQ!

The TBS is often needing volunteers beyond our public events.  Have you previously been in touch about volunteering and not heard back from us?  We'd still like to stay in touch so please contact the office with your availability.  We currently need assistance with newsletter distribution and data entry (thanks to those who recently stepped up!).  Do you like to write?  Organize fund raising events?

Please email info@torontobluessociety.com for more information.

Sign up for the Toronto Blues Society or renew your TBS Membership today! Contact the TBS Office today or visit: http://www.torontobluessociety.com/join.htm 


For more concert news check: www.torontobluessociety.com

Live Blues Listings

Thursday, September 2

 

  • Brian Cober Solo Acoustic Blues at Lola Tavern (47 Kensington Ave.), 416-348-8645, Every Thurs, 9pm
  • Georgette Fry at Brandees Bar & Restaurant (178A Ontario St. Kingston), 613-549-1496, Every Thurs, 8pm
  • James Anthony, Garth Vogan, Dave Russell Jam to midnight at Carrigan Arms (2025 Upper Middle Rd Burlington), 905-332-6131, Every Thurs
  • Jerome Godboo w/Jack de Keyzer at Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub (33 Gerrard St W at Yonge), 416-585-4352, 9pm-1am, no cover, Every Thurs
  • Suzie Vinnick at The Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar (1214 Queen St W), 416-531-4635, 8pm, No cover
  • Robin Banks & Terry Blankley at Simcoe Jazz & Blues (926 Simcoe St N, Oshawa)
  • The Heart Attacks at Strikers Bar (CNE), 7pm

 

Friday, September 3

 

  • Dylan Wickens and Cassius Pereir at HWY 61 BBQ (1620 Bayview Ave), 416-489-7427, 8pm, Every Fri, No cover
  • Paige Armstrong at Lou Dawgs (589 King St W), 647-347-3294, Every Fri
  • The Heart Attacks at Strikers Bar (CNE), 7pm
  • Trish O’Neill & The Blues Pirates at Blue Goose (1 Blue Goose St, Etobicoke), 416-255-2442, 9pm-1am

 

Saturday, September 4

 

  • Julian Fauth at Axis Gallery & Grill (3048 Dundas St. W.), 416-604-3333, Every Saturday & Sunday, noon-3pm
  • James Anthony Band w/guests at Carrigan Arms (2025 Upper Middle Rd Burlington), 905-332-6131, Every Saturday, 3-7pm
  • James Anthony at HWY 61 BBQ (1620 Bayview Ave), 416-489-7427, 8pm
  • The Stingrays at Coach & Lantern (384 Wilson Street East, Ancaster), 905-304-7822, Every Saturday, 2-4pm
  • Mike Branton at Slye Fox Public House (4057 New Street Burlington), 905-639-3900, Every Saturday, Guitar lesson 2-3:30pm $20, show 4-7pm
  • The Meteors at Timothy's Pub (344 Brown's Line), 416-201-9515, Every Saturday, 4:30-8pm
  • Niagra Rhythm Section w/Bernie Labarge at Corks (19 Queen St, Niagra-on-the-Lake), 289-868-9527, Every Sat
  • Cascabel Blues Band at The Rockpile (5555A Dundas St W, Etobicoke), 416-504-6699, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Every Sat
  • The Heart Attacks at Strikers Bar (CNE), 7pm
  • Shrimp Daddy & The Sharpshooters at Lavigne Tavern (10521 Hwy 64, Lavigne), 705-594-2301

 

Sunday, September 5

 

  • Julian Fauth at Axis Gallery & Grill (3048 Dundas St. W.), 416-604-3333, Every Sat & Sun, noon-3pm
  • Brian Cober Blues Jam at Grossman’s Tavern (379 Spadina Ave), 416-977-7000, Every Sun, 9:30pm
  • Chuck Jackson and The Allstars at Roc ‘N Doc’s (105 Lakeshore Rd. E Port Credit), 905-891-1754, Every Sun, 4:30pm
  • Jerry Staples at The Busholme Inn (156 Main Street Erin), 519-833-9119, Every Sun, open jam, 2-6pm
  • The Homeless Band at Maple Leaf House (2749 Lakeshore Blvd W. Etobicoke), 416-255-2558, 4:30-8:00pm, No Cover, Every Sun
  • The Meteors at Lake Affect (1 Port St. E., Port Credit), 905-274-8223, Every Sun, 8pm-12am
  • Robin Banks at Dr Dillane's Pub and Patio (6 - 10226 Main St, Schomberg), 905-939-7151, every Sun night
  • Mulligans Stew w/ Mike Daley at Mulligans Pub (2428 Dundas St West), 905-855-7584, Every Sun, 5-8:30pm
  • Tim Bastmeyer at Cachet (500 Water St, Newmarket), 905-836-5007, Every Sun
  • The Pie Guys at The Blue Goose Tavern (1 Blue Goose Street, Mimico), 416-255 2442, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Every Sun
  • Mark Stafford and Darran Poole at East Side of Trinity Square - The Distillery District (55 Mill St), 416-489-7427, 1pm-5pm, Every Sun
  • The Heart Attacks at Strikers Bar (CNE), 7pm
  • Groove Corporation at Hollywood on the Queensway (1184 The Queensway, Etobicoke), 416-251-0288

Monday, September 6

 

  • The Heart Attacks at Strikers Bar (CNE), 7pm

 

Tuesday, September 7

 

  • Colourblind Brian’s Blues Campfire at Highway 61 BBQ (1620 Bayview Avenue), 416-489-7427, Every Tues, Upstairs, 7pm-10pm, All musicians welcome
  • Julian Fauth at Gate 403 (403 Roncessvales Ave), 416-588-2930, 9pm, Every Tues, No cover
  • Jordan John & The Blues Angels at Joe Mama's (317 King St W), 416-340-6469, Every Tues

 

Wednesday, September 8

 

  • James Anthony Acoustic Blues Jam Night at Noceri’s Meet and Eat (182 Browns Line, Etobicoke), 416-251-3848, Every Wednesday
  • Steve Grisbrook at Whistler’s Grill (995 Broadview), 416-421-1344, Every Wednesday, 7pm
  • Wayne Buttery Band Blues Jam at Cheerleaders Sports Bar (707 River Rd. W. Unit 5 Wasaga Beach), 705-429-4050, Every Wednesday 7pm-11pm
  • Ernest Lee & Cotton Traffic at Grossman’s Tavern (379 Spadina), 416-977-7000, Jam, Every Wednesday, 9pm
  • Danforth Jam w/Jon Long at Black Swan Tavern (154 Danforth Ave), 416-469-0537, Jam, Every Wed, 9:30pm-2am
  • Jordan John at College Street Bar (574 College St), 416-533-2417, Every Wed
  • Sherman Lee Dillon at Highway 61 BBQ (1620 Bayview Avenue), 416-489-7427, 7:30pm
  • Robin Banks & Christian Dozzler at Gate 403 (403 Roncesvalles Ave), 416-588-2930, 8:30pm, CD Release

 

Thursday, September 9

 

  • Brian Cober Solo Acoustic Blues at Lola Tavern (47 Kensington Ave.), 416-348-8645, Every Thurs, 9pm
  • Georgette Fry at Brandees Bar & Restaurant (178A Ontario St. Kingston), 613-549-1496, Every Thurs, 8pm
  • James Anthony, Garth Vogan, Dave Russell Jam to midnight at Carrigan Arms (2025 Upper Middle Rd Burlington), 905-332-6131, Every Thurs
  • Jerome Godboo w/Robin Banks & Christian Dozzler at Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub (33 Gerrard St W at Yonge), 416-585-4352, 9pm-1am, no cover, Every Thurs
  • Trouble & Strife w/Sam Turton at The Groove Kitchen (656 King St E, Cambridge), 519-650-4452
  • The New Mynah Birds w/Jake Chisholm at Upstairs @ Aquila (347 Keele St), 416-761-7474

 

Friday, September 10

 

  • Dylan Wickens and Cassius Pereir at HWY 61 BBQ (1620 Bayview Ave), 416-489-7427, 8pm, Every Fri, No cover
  • Paige Armstrong at Lou Dawgs (589 King St W), 647-347-3294, Every Fri
  • The Damn Neighbours at Grossman’s Tavern (379 Spadina Ave), 416-977-7000
  • Robin Banks & Christian Dozzler at Simcoe Jazz & Blues (926 Simcoe St N, Oshawa), 9pm
  • Paul Reddick at The Harp Restaurant & Pub (55 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga), 905-274-3277
  • Rita Chiarelli at The Pearl Company (16 Steven St, Hamilton), 905-524-0606

 

Saturday, September 11

 

  • Julian Fauth at Axis Gallery & Grill (3048 Dundas St. W.), 416-604-3333, Every Saturday & Sunday, noon-3pm
  • James Anthony Band w/guests at Carrigan Arms (2025 Upper Middle Rd Burlington), 905-332-6131, Every Saturday, 3-7pm
  • The Stingrays at Coach & Lantern (384 Wilson Street East, Ancaster), 905-304-7822, Every Saturday, 2-4pm
  • Mike Branton at Slye Fox Public House (4057 New Street Burlington), 905-639-3900, Every Saturday, Guitar lesson 2-3:30pm $20, show 4-7pm
  • The Meteors at Timothy's Pub (344 Brown's Line), 416-201-9515, Every Saturday, 4:30-8pm
  • Niagra Rhythm Section w/Neil Chapman at Corks (19 Queen St, Niagra-on-the-Lake), 289-868-9527, Every Sat
  • Cascabel Blues Band at The Rockpile (5555A Dundas St W, Etobicoke), 416-504-6699, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Every Sat
  • Rita Chiarelli at The Pearl Company (16 Steven St, Hamilton), 905-524-0606
  • Paul Reddick at Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St. E), 416-368-6893
  • Blues Deluxe at Upstairs @ Aquila (347 Keele St), 416-761-7474
  • The Blazers at Park Place (799 Park Rd, Oshawa), 905-571-3156, 10:30pm
  • Paul Storm Band at Blue Goose (1 Blue Goose St, Etobicoke), 416-255-2442, 9pm

 

Sunday, September 12

 

  • Julian Fauth at Axis Gallery & Grill (3048 Dundas St. W.), 416-604-3333, Every Sat & Sun, noon-3pm
  • Brian Cober Blues Jam at Grossman’s Tavern (379 Spadina Ave), 416-977-7000, Every Sun, 9:30pm
  • Chuck Jackson and The Allstars at Roc ‘N Doc’s (105 Lakeshore Rd. E Port Credit), 905-891-1754, Every Sun, 4:30pm
  • Jerry Staples at The Busholme Inn (156 Main Street Erin), 519-833-9119, Every Sun, open jam, 2-6pm
  • The Homeless Band at Maple Leaf House (2749 Lakeshore Blvd W. Etobicoke), 416-255-2558, 4:30-8:00pm, No Cover, Every Sun
  • The Meteors at Lake Affect (1 Port St. E., Port Credit), 905-274-8223, Every Sun, 8pm-12am
  • Robin Banks at Dr Dillane's Pub and Patio (6 - 10226 Main St, Schomberg), 905-939-7151, every Sun night
  • Mulligans Stew w/ Mike Daley at Mulligans Pub (2428 Dundas St West), 905-855-7584, Every Sun, 5-8:30pm
  • Tim Bastmeyer at Cachet (500 Water St, Newmarket), 905-836-5007, Every Sun
  • The Pie Guys at The Blue Goose Tavern (1 Blue Goose Street, Mimico), 416-255 2442, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Every Sun
  • Mark Stafford and Darran Poole at East Side of Trinity Square - The Distillery District (55 Mill St), 416-489-7427, 1pm-5pm, Every Sun
  • Paul Storm Band at Blue Goose (1 Blue Goose St, Etobicoke), 416-255-2442, 9pm

 

 

See you at the shows!
Jordan Safer
Toronto Blues Society
Office Manager / Event Coordinator
416-538-3885

 

The Toronto Blues Society is supported by FACTOR and the Government, of Canada through the Canada Music Fund, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, SOCAN, SOCAN Foundation, and the Toronto Arts Council

 
 
 

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