Grand River Blues Blast
Thurs Mar 4th to Thursday Mar11th 2010
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email; we are unable to read emails sent as replies.
To contact the
Society please address us at info@grandriverblues.org
The Grand River Blues Society AGM *** Note Change of Date ***
The Grand River Blues Society AGM has been re-scheduled.
Sunday Mar 7th at the Boathouse Kitchener
Meeting at 1pm for The Society Members Only. Music at 3pm for Members and Public
with John McKinley Band followed by The Bearcats. No Cover.
Please note :
We will launch the Matt Osborne Blues CD at our AGM this Sunday. There is a collection of 19 songs and a new posthumous release of Matt Osborne Cd featuring songs never released before of the blues nature. This Cd is a colaboration with the Matt Osborne Trust Fund and The Grand River Blues Society. We will be launching this Cd at the Annual General Meeting of the Grand River Blues Society on Sunday March 7, 2010 at the Boathouse. Following the meeting music will begin at 3pm with The John McKinley Band and also the Bearcats. The new Matt Osborne blues Cd will be for sale at this event for $10. Proceeds from the sale of this Cd will be dedicated to the kitchener Blues Festival's Blues In The Schools Program which the Grand River Blues Spciety supports and helps out with.
To all Musicians and Venues;
You say you want to be listed here ? Don’t miss out !
Please send in
your
MARCH & APRIL submissions for your Gigs
and Shows asap to:
events.grandriverblues@gmail.com
for all Gigs & Blues shows in the Grand River Region.
Thanks,
Bruce Hall
LIVE BLUES in the Local Clubs:
Thursday Mar 4th
GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Shawn Kellerman (Commitment to the Blues) 9pm 656 King Street East 519.650.4452 www.thegroovekitchen.com
OTHELLO'S (Stratford - Market Square), Max Bent hosts an open stage, 10 pm www.othellos.ca http://www.maxbent.com
Friday, Mar 5th:
BOATHOUSE (Kit.), The Shawn Kellerman Band http://www.shawnkellerman.com www.boathousevictoriapark.com
BRANDOS (Brant.), Alternating Fridays - Boogie Union or Juke Joint Ramblers, 5:30 – 9 pm, no cover www.brandosgilligans.com
CAFE 13 (Camb.), Tim & Ian, 7 - 11 pm www.cafe13.ca
FREDERICK BLUES BAR & BILLIARDS (Kit.), Stevie and the Kingtone 519-576-9825
GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), The Usual Suspects w/ Matt Storch www.thegroovekitchen.co (519) 650-4452
MILLSY'S BILLIARDS and LOUNGE (Kit.), - Joe Forster and The Country Renovators BM 29 King East (519) 954-6585 http://www.millsysbilliards.com/
OTHELLO'S (Stratford) - Market Square), Max Bent Band, 10 pm http://www.maxbent.com
Saturday, Mar 6th:
BRANDO'S (Brantford.),.
Cheryl Lescom w/ The London Blues Machine, 6:30 - 9:30 pm , www.brandosgilligans.com
GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.) Mr. Rick & The Biscuits ,www.thegroovekitchen.co
(519)650-4452
LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford.), Johnny Max and John Finlay , w/ hosts :Mike Fitzpatrick & Denis Rondeau, $5, 3 pm http://theliquidloungerocks.com 159 Sydenham Street (519) 756-3939
MILLSY’S BILLARDS and LOUNGE – Tuscon Choir Boys with The Jamblasasters @ 9pm
http://www.millsysbilliards.com/entertainmentcalendar.html
STICKY FINGERS (Barrie) Douglas Watson R%B Revue Band Essa Rd (Just off Hwy 400) 9.30 -1.30
Sunday, Mar 7th:
ASHURES (Guelph - 259 Grange Rd.) Mo Kauffey - 11 am - 1 pm
BOATHOUSE
(Kit), . Grand River Blues Society AGM (members only
1pm). Public 2:30pm w/
John McKinley and The
Bearcats
BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Sean Pinchin - 9 pm www.boathousevictoriapark.com
BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am www.brandosgilligans.com
THE SKY RESTAURANT and LOUNGE (Toronto) Jerome Godboo with Jack deKeyzer 4pm to 8pm http://www.skyrestaurantlounge.com/entertainment.html
Monday, Mar 8th:
SWING at CAESAR’S (Waterloo) Beginner lessons at 8:30, dancing from 9:00 onwards. No Cover ! 140 University Ave. West Waterloo
Tuesday, Mar 9th:
BOATHOUSE (Kit.), MATT ANDERSON ! 8pm $40 Cover - check him out -http://www.stubbyfingers.ca
www.boathousevictoriapark.com
BRANDOS (Brant.), Open Jam w/ Trevor Cobb , 8 pm – midnite www.brandosgilligans.com
Wednesday, Mar 10th:
BOBBY O’BRIENS (Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave
Rodenburg, John Lee, 8
pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com
Thursday Mar11th:
BOATHOUSE (Kit.), – 8:30 to 11:30 www.boathousevictoriapark.com
OTHELLO'S (Stratford - Market Square), Max Bent hosts an open stage, 10 pm www.othellos.ca
GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.),
Pat Robitaille (Commitment to the Blues) 9pm 656 King Street East 519.650.4452 www.thegroovekitchen.com
Coming Soon Locally
GUITARIST-SINGER MATT ANDERSEN
SETS OFF ON
YET ANOTHER CANADIAN TOUR AFTER
WINNING INTERNATIONAL BLUES
AWARD
KITCHENER DATE AT THE BOAT HOUSE
SET FOR TUESDAY MARCH 9,
2010
New
Brunswick's Matt Andersen is larger than life — and so is his talent and his
showmanship. Now based in Halifax,
Andersen’s a 400-lb. giant who’s building an international following for his
high energy performances of a sprawling hybrid of blues, roots and rock and
roll.
Now, having won the acoustic solo/duo award at the Blues
Foundation’s annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January, he’s setting off on yet
another tour. This time he’s playing more than 25 theatre concerts in
Ontario, British Columbia
and Saskatchewan; additional dates may be added to the
tour. Andersen will be sharing the stage with Wil, a highly praised Calgary guitarist, singer and songwriter. The
Kitchener concert will be at The
Boathouse.
When: Tuesday Mar 9 @ 8.00 p.m.
What:
A powerful show with two powerful guitarist/singers
Where: The Boathouse, 57
Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON
How much: $40 Tickets: (519) 497
8720
With his soulful voice and virtuoso guitar playing, Matt Andersen
has sparked a remarkable career that’s built on a tour schedule of between 200
and 250 shows each year. Having opened concerts on tour with Randy Bachman, the
late Bo Diddley, Delta blues icon David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Little Feat and many
more, he’s now a headliner himself. Andersen has played throughout the
UK on four occasions, toured with CBC
Radio’s Stuart McLean (and sold 5,000 CDs on the way) and is certainly one of
Canada’s hardest working solo
musicians.
In the past three years, Andersen has released an introductory
EP along with two critically-acclaimed live releases and the full length release
Second Time Around, followed by a studio album, Something in Between. His most
recent release, Piggyback, is a series of duo performances with international
harmonica star Mike Stevens. His total record sales in this country now exceed
30,000 units.
For more information, high-resolution photographs,
interviews please contact:
Richard Flohil (416)
351-1323 rflohil@sympatico.ca
Websites:
www.stubbyfingers.ca
www.bustedflatrecords.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1nz5tZckSA&feature=related
Tour
dates:
Thu Feb 25, 2010: Centrepointe Theatre (Ottawa, ON)
Fri
Feb 26, 2010: Empire Theatre (Belleville, ON)
Sat Feb 27, 2010: Glenn Gould
Studio (Toronto, ON)
Sun Feb 28, 2010: Studio Theatre (Perth,
ON)
Mon Mar 1, 2010: Grand Theatre Kingston (Kingston, ON)
Thu Mar 4,
2010: Orillia Opera House (Orillia, ON)
Fri Mar 5, 2010: Showplace
Peterborough (Peterborough, ON)
Sat Mar 6, 2010: Knox Church (Stratford,
ON)
Sun Mar 7, 2010: Centennial Hall (London, ON)
Mon Mar 8, 2010: Glenn
Gould Studio (Toronto, ON)
Tue Mar 9, 2010: The Boat House (Kitchener,
ON)
Wed Mar 10, 2010: Studio Theatre (Hamilton, ON)
Thu Mar 11, 2010: Sean
O’Sulllivan Theatre (St. Catherines, ON)
Fri Mar 12, 2010: Gibson Cultural
Centre (Alliston, On)
Sat Mar 13, 2010: Meaford Hall (Meaford, ON)
Thu Apr
1, 2010: Alex Gooldin Hall (Victoria, BC)
Sat Apr 3, 2010: The Waverly
Hotel (Cumberland, BC)
Thu Apr 8, 2010: Cowichan Theatre (Duncan,
BC)
Fri Apr 9, 2010: Max Cameron Theatre (Powell River, BC)
Sat Apr
10, 2010: The Tidemark Theatre (Campbell River, BC)
Mon Apr 12, 2010:
Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge (Chilliwack, BC)
Tue Apr 13, 2010: Bozzini’s
Upstairs Lounge (Chilliwack, BC)
Wed Apr 14, 2010: My Millenium Place
(Whistler, BC)
Sat Apr 17, 2010: Maple Ridge Theatre (Maple Ridge,
BC)
Sat. Apr 24, 2010: Art Gallery of Swift Current (Swift Current,
SK)
Sun. Apr 25, 2010: Regina Cultural Exchange (Regina, SK)
Mon. Apr 26,
2010: Big Beaver Community Hall (Big Beaver, SK)
Tue. Apr 27, 2010: T.C. Douglas Theatre
(Weyburn, SK)
HEARTWOOD BLUES is SOON www.heartwoodplace.ca/blues
There are some changes coming to the Eight Annual Heartwood Blues. Based on past successes and the strength of this yaers performers, we are presenting Heartwood Blues on two nights !
Mark your calenders for Friday March 12th and Saturday March 13th . The venue will be the Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Drive, Kitchener. Tickets will be $30.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door.
This years performers are:
Steve Strongman Band (*Closing Act* , Maple Blues nominee, Best Guitarist )
Jordan John and The Blue Angels (feat. R&R Hall of Famer , Prakash John)
Daddy Long Legs ( Maple Blues Winner, Best New Artist )
Bill Durst Band (former guitarist for Thundermug )
Colin White Band ( Winner of K/W Arts Award )
Heartwood Blues is considered one of the Tri-Cities premier Blues events, so don't miss it !
All profits from this event support Heartwood Place, an important non-profit organization which builds and manages affordable housing in our community.
***$10 Discount for Grand River Blues Society Members Only***
Advance Tickets available at the Grand River Blues Society AGM Feb 28th at the Boathouse Kitchener OR
Call George White at 519-7459315 x 229
(leave your name, number of tickets and which night you will attend, either Fri or Sat.
Tickets can also be purchased at The Grand River Blues Society Table at the Door (nights of event)
For more info email gwhite@heartwoodplace.ca or 519-745-9315 x 239
107 Young Street Kitchener On N2H4Z2
Order Tickets Online too : www.heartwoodplace.ca/blues
Club Monthly Gigs
Frederick Blues Bar & Billiards - Kitchener
listings for Mar. @ 9:30 pm:
Fri. Mar. 5: Stevie T & Kingtone
Fri. Mar. 12: Cory Williams & the Scene
Fri. Mar. 19: Chuckie Zehr & the Crawdaddies
Fri. Mar. 26: Max Bent Band
Thurs. Apr. 1: Cheryl Lescom & the London Blues Machine
Fri. Apr. 9: tba
Fri. Apr. 16: Blues Daddies
Liquid Lounge Saturday Matinees Upcoming – Brantford
http://theliquidloungerocks.com
March 2010
Mar 6th Johnny Max with John Findlay
Mar 13th Chris Kenny with Brian Gaucci
Mar 20th Michael Fonfara with Joe Mavety
Mar 27th Layla Zoe with Pete Schmidt
MILLYS BILLIARDS - Kitchener
March 5 Joe Forster and The Country Renovators
March 6 Tucson Choir Boys with special guest The Jamblasters
March 12 The Hogans
March 13 One Bald Tire
March 19 KATMANDU- Bob Seger Tribrute Band
Mar 20th I.R.I.S. Entertainment Show
The Borealis Grille 1388 Gordon Street (at Arkell Rd.), Guelph
Music starts at 8:00 pm
March 2010
4th Derek Chapman
11th Modest Proposal
18th Corduroy Slide
25th Mo Kauffey & Friends
Juliann Kuchocki http://www.juliannkuchocki.com/
Hi There,
It’s Juliann Kuchocki . I do the Jazz Blues thing and here are the dates and places :
March 3 March 31, April 14 April 28th May 25th
630-9pm EARLY SHOW at Reservoir Lounge 52 Wellington St E Toronto
April 6th 630-10pm
The Old Mill Inn Ballroom
CD Release Party for Dont Explain- Produced and Arranged by BILL KING
The Curtain rises on the new ENCORE Lounge
ENCORE Lounge at 130 King street south in Waterloo has unveiled the multi million dollar renovations to the former Ali Baba Steakhouse.
Reservations suggested. The new bar features a 120 seat lounge, surrounding the center piece baby grand piano and stage built into a grand piano shaped bar with large screen HD tv's, a dance floor and fire places to name but a few of the major renovation accents. Classic martinis and draft beers and 28 brands of bottled beer with many featured at 1950 prices. Call 519 886 2550 for reservations. Home to the Waterloo Comedy Festival.
http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=25564
Brantford’s First Annual Songwriting Competition
Brantford has long held a history of talent, be it within the sport industry, or even within the telephone world. We, at, "Out of the Blue Productions", recognize and appreciate the richness of the long list of musical talent both within Brantford, and surrounding area.
However, what can be frustrating for most musicians, is the lack of a proper venue in which to be heard.
What we hope to accomplish with the First Annual Songwriting Competition, is that: Musicians and
Songwriters, along with people within the industry, will be united, brought to the forefront, and given a chance to share their talents.
It would be a great loss, to all involved, if this talent was not shared, due to a lack of venue.
FORUM
The Songwriting Competition, (performances), will be held at Goodfellas II, located at 125 Stanley Street, (on the corner of Stanley and Grey Street), in Brantford, ON, beginning the end of February, 2010.
Submission forms are available at:
JAMMIT MUSIC, located at 401 St. Pauls Ave., Brantford, ON
LA MUSIC, located at 139 Charing Cross, Brantford, ON
Goodfellas II, 125 Stanley St., Brantford, ON
All submission forms can be mailed or delivered in person
Not all songwriters care to perform live, so submissions in mechanical, (literary), form, are also being accepted, and will be given equal consideration, to those songs performed live. There will be a third party signature, provided, as to assure copyright for each artist’s music. Three songs, per category may be submitted.
CATEGORIES
SOLO: All Categories
DUO: All Categories
BAND: All Categories
For more info and a list of prizes check out the Link below
http://www.songwritingcompbrantford.webs.com/
Conor Gains News?
CONOR GAINS BAND PLAYS CAFE 13
CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO --- February 8th, 2010 --- Following three successful performances last month the ‘new’ Conor Gains Band returns to Cafe 13 on Saturday March 13th for a night of rockin’ blues.
The trio consisting of 16 year old guitar prodigy Conor Gains, drummer Vic Freitas, 37, and Jeremy Patey, 33, on bass, played the London Music Club on January 16th earning a standing ovation from the near capacity crowd.
Two weeks later it was a similar scene at The Boathouse in Kitchener where the band played three highly energised sets to warm applause. Finally on Sunday January 31st the band were guests at The Groove Kitchen and played a four song set for a recorded national radio pilot.
“I love playing at Cafe 13,” Gains says. “It’s where I first started playing in front of an audience at the weekly blues jams. And, I have always felt support from the crowd there.”
Gains was 12 when he first began playing at the Cafe 13 jams. These days the audience is much larger with most tickets sold well in advance.
The show begins at 9:00 p.m. and will consist of three sets ending roughly at midnight. Gains has been writing material of his own and recently collaborated on a song with Grammy award winner Dan Hill. He has included that piece in the show.
Since then his career has picked up. On May 11th of last year Gains was invited to play with the legendary Les Paul at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club. He has also played at clubs in Nashville, Memphis, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal.
Tickets for the Cafe 13 show are now on sale for $10 each.
For More Information: Cafe 13 (519) 622-1799
Paul Gains: pgains@golden.net
KW Swing Dance Society
check www.waterlooswing.com for extra information.
Local Dances
March Birthday Dance
Party
Sat March 6, 8:00-12:00,
161 King St West, Kitchener
Come
to Impact Movement Studio and celebrate the many birthdays this month. Social
gathering, board games, dance activities, and swing and blues dancing. Dance
activities includes introduction to pole dancing guided by professional
instructor. Also, musicians are invited to bring their instruments for open jam.
More info available at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=358266375759.
Swing at Caesar's – every Monday
8:30-12:00, 140 University Ave. West, Waterloo
Beginner lesson at 8:30, dancing from 9:00 onwards
No cover!
Blues Jam at Bobby O'Brien's – every Wednesday
8:00-11:00, 125 King St. West, Kitchener
Live blues music with no cover!
DJed swing music in the breaks
Live Jazz at the Lanc – every Saturday
4:00-7:00, 574 Lancaster St. West, Kitchener
Admission is $6 for members, $8 for non-members
Different live bands every week
Joel Fafard from Vancouver Island, BC
Hi
GRBS,
I wanted to let your group know about an upcoming House/Studio
Concert at my space in Cambridge (Galt).
My place has been added to the Home Routes house concert circuit, and on March
14th at 2:pm I will be pleased to host Joel Fafard from Vancouver Island, BC. Joel's music
is in the blues finger picking style - a bit of a rarity. The guy can play like
mad, and I'm sure your members would be interested in his playing.
If you
could get the info out to your members it would be great -
Date: March
14th
Time: 2 - 5
pm
PLace: Heatlamp Studio
- 18B Ainslie St. S. Cambridge Ont. (rear entrance)
Cost: $15.00
My
place will hold about 40-50 people easily, but if folks could rsvp to will.matthews.music@rogers.com,
that would be great. refreshments will be available by donation.
If you
need any more info just email....
Much Appreciated
Will
Matthews
www.willmatthewsmusic.com
Guitar Players - A day just for you !!!?
Many have been asking about
The 6th Annual WATERLOO-WELLINGTON GUITAR SUMMIT 2010
NEW FORMAT for 2010!- EXENDED WORKSHOPS AND SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES
Workshop Leaders: Jason Fowler, James Anthony, Bob MacLean (your host)
Guitar Expo with local music stores showing their top instruments!
Saturday March 27th 9:30 – 4:30
Don't forget ... bring your guitar... you're going to need it!
What is it? A WHOLE DAY devoted to learning and enjoying the guitar.
The Region's Premiere Guitar Event!!
Workshops + Exhibits + Showcase performances by the workshop leaders
Where is it? Waterloo Community Arts Centre (The Button Factory)
25 Regina St. South, Waterloo ON
When is it? Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Daytime Workshops and Sponsor Exhibits 9:30 - 4:30PM
With workshops & performances by:
Jason Fowler
Toronto singer/songwriter, session guitarist and producer. An award-winning performer acknowledged as one of Canada's most gifted and versatile guitarists.
James Anthony
The most sought after sideman and opening act …. A dedicated bluesman and R&B artist …. A hard working, in-the-trenches player who has played with many of the big names in the business.
\Bob MacLean
Your host for the day; Celtic/ Roots/ Traditional / progressive fingerstyle licks.
Exhibits
Local music stores and luthiers are being approached to display their products
Every guitar player will want to be here!!!
How much is it? Workshops - $35 (Students - $25)
Workshops on: Slide guitar in regular tuning, Flat picking, DADGAD tuning, Tricks of the Trade - Tuning, Guitar Set-Up, How to Practice, Independence Exercises, Nail Care, choosing a pick, altered tunings and more…. There will be something for every player and every level!!
Reserve now!! - For Ticket reservations, contact: Waterloo Community Arts Centre 25 Regina St. South, Waterloo ON
Info: www.buttonfactoryarts.ca OR www.bobmaclean.ca
Tel. 519-886-4577 E-mail info@buttonfactoryarts.ca
Order of the Day:
9:30 - arrival - Exhibits
10:30 - Workshop #1 -
11:30 - Performer Set #1
12:00 - 100 Lunch - Exhibits
1:00 - Workshop #2
2:00 - Performer Set #2
2:30 - Workshop #3-
3:30 - Performer Set #3
4:00 - 4:30 - Discussion - Q&A
4:30 - close
Exhibitors present all day
Don't forget ... bring your guitar... you're going to need it!
I hope to see you there!!!
Bob MacLean - Celtic/Roots inspiration meets obsessed guitar guy
– music to nourish the soul.
|T: 519.821.7063 | |C: 519.830.9815 |
It's Time for Year Three!
The Grand River Blues Society is continuing its quest to educate young people about the blues with year three of the wildly successful
Grand River Blues Camp!
This will be a day-camp experience for young musicians from 12-18 years of age. Blues Campers will benefit from instruction by and performance experience with local, working blues musicians; a unique learning experience for young musicians; a mentoring opportunity (and additional revenue) for local blues musicians. This year’s Grand River Blues Camp will be held from August 2 to August 6 - the week leading up to the Kitchener Blues Festival.
Young musicians who play guitar, drums, bass, vocals, keyboards, horns or harmonica will find this a wonderful opportunity to learn about blues and meet other young musicians. During the week campers will learn about the history and influence of blues on modern music. They will learn new licks, how to jam, how to set up and perform on stage, and form their own bands.
Registration for the camp this year is $200 per camper, which will include lunch each day.
As we did last year, the Camp will end with a culminating performance by campers on Friday afternoon, August 6, on the Matt Osborne Stage at the Kitchener Blues Festival. The Grand River Blues Camp Showcase will be an amazing opportunity to participate in the Festival and to perform for friends and family.
Link to registration form and Blues Camp 2010 details coming soon.
For more information call: 519-895-0718 or 519-638-5268.
Or e-mail: bluescamp@grandriverblues.org
GRAND
RIVER REGION
Blues Friendly Venues
Army
Navy & Air Force Club: 645 Colborne
St.,E., Brantford 759-3503
Alexander's Tavern: 187 Market
St. Brantford 756-1621
Boathouse
: 57 Courtland Ave.
W. Kit. 745-7202
Bobby O’Briens: 125 King St.
W. Kit. 743-5657
Brando's :
135 Market St. Brantford 720-6758
Café 13, 13 Main St. Grill: 13 Main St. Cambridge, 622-1799
Cafe Insomnia: 649 Scottsdale Dr., Guelph, 837-9889
Club
(upstairs at the Ali Baba): 130 King St. W. Waterloo, 886-2550
Coach & Lantern, 388 Wilson St. E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822
Edelweiss:
600 Doon Village Rd. Kit. 748-0221
Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St. Andrew
St. W., 787-1981
Frederick Blues Bar & Billiards : 385 Frederick St.
Kitchener, 576-9825
Fusion Bar & Grill: 15 Scott
St., Kitchener, 742-4073
Galt
Little Theatre : 47 Water St.,
S., Cambridge
Gig Music Hall: 137 Ontario St.,
N., Kit.
519-342-6796
Great North Bar &
Grill: 664 Colborne St., E., Brantford,
754-4244
Groove
Kitchen :
656 King St. E., Cambridge,
650-4452
Hive:
200 King St. E., Kitchener,
743-8222
Hub: 1333 Weber St., E., Kitchener,
342-0882
Jackhammer's : 155 Lynden
Rd. Brantford 752-8777
Joe Bolognee's: 541 Colborne
St., Brantford,
K-W Naval
Association, 315
Weber St., N., Waterloo
884-8731
Lancaster
Tavern : 574
Lancaster W. Kit. 743-4331
Liquid Lounge : 159 Sydenham St. Brantford 756-3939
Lucky's Wings & Things: 320 King St.W., Kitchener,
571-8111
Manhattan's: 951 Gordon St. Guelph 767-2440
Maxwell’s Music House: 220 King St., N., Waterloo, 498-5705
Millsy's Billiards and Lounge: 29 King St., E., downstairs Kitchener,
954-6585
Molly
Blooms: 10 Manitou
Dr., Kitchener, 894-4445
Norfolk
Tavern: 200 Main St.,
Port Dover
One Eyed
Jack's: 45 Duke St.,
W., 744-2644
Registry
Theatre: 122
Frederick St., Kitchener, 578-1570
River Run
Centre, 35 Woolwich
St., Guelph, 519-763-3000
Royal Canadian
Legion: 21 Oak St.,
Brantford, 757-0890
Royal Canadian
Legion: 19 Regina
St., N., Waterloo, 886-4790
Sanderson
Center: 88 Dalhousie
St., Brantford, 759-8090 (800-265-0710)
Station Coffee House & Gallery 5 Wadsworth St., Brantford
519-309-0008
St. George
Arms, 354 Argyle St.,
Caledonia, 905-765-9622
Starlight Social Club:
47A King N. Waterloo,
885-4970
Thearpy Lounge 16 Market St., Brantford , (519) 753-6510
Warmington’s Bistro: 42 George
St., Brantford, 519-770-4941
Wax: 125 King St. W.
Kit. 744-4403
West
111 : 111
West St. Brantford
752-1830
Woolwich
Arms: 176 Woolwich,
Guelph 836-2875
DINNER
JAZZ:
Thursday:
KING
STREET TRIO, 65 University Ave.,
Waterloo
6:30 – 9:30 pm, 884-1507, http://www.kingstreettrio.com
Friday:
BENJAMINS,
1430 King St., St.
Jacobs
occasional, call: 664-3731, http://www.benjaminsrestaurant.ca
CAFÉ
GALLERY BOLERO, 9 Water Street,
Kitchener
occasional, call in advance: 584-7268
CROONERS (ALI
BABA), 130 King St., S.,
Waterloo
6:30 pm, 886-2550
KING STREET TRIO,
65 University Ave.,
Waterloo
6:30 – 9:30 pm, 884-1507, http://www.kingstreettrio.com
Saturday:
BLACKSHOP,
595 Hespler Rd.,
Cambridge
621-4180, 9:00 –11:30 pm
CAFÉ 13 MAIN STREET
GRILL, 13 Main St.,
Cambridge
8:00 – 11:00 pm, 622-1799, http://www.cafe13.ca
CAFÉ GALLERY
BOLERO, 9 Water Street,
Kitchener
occasional, call in advance: 584-7268
CROONERS (ALI
BABA), 130 King St., S.,
Waterloo
6:30 pm, 886-2550
KING STREET TRIO, 65 University Ave.,
Waterloo
7:00 – 10:30 pm, 884-1507, http://www.kingstreettrio.com
SOLE, 83 Erb St., W.,
Waterloo
9:00 pm – 12:00 am, 747-5622
Sunday:
BLACKSHOP, 595
Hespler Rd.,
Cambridge
621-4180, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday:
HANNAH'S BELLA
BISTRO, 4 King St., N.,
Waterloo
746-3504
KING STREET TRIO, 65 University Ave.,
Waterloo
6:30 – 9:30 pm, 884-1507, http://www.kingstreettrio.com
Out of
Region
Hamilton Monthly Dance – one Tuesday per month
8:00-12:00, 31 John St. South, Hamilton
Live music (most months), $5-$10 cover, cash bar
Check www.hammerhoppers.com for dates
OUT OF REGION SHOWS UPCOMING
JORDAN JOHN
(lead vocals/guitar) will be returning to the BIER MARKT KING WEST playing his original material with his trio on THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2010 @ 9pm. Don't miss it! ***************
* A REMINDER THAT THERE ARE TWO BIER MARKT LOCATIONS. JORDAN WILL BE AT THE 600 KING STREET WEST LOCATION (NORTH EAST CORNER OF KING ST. & PORTLAND AV.) *
THE BIER MARKT PRESENTS............ JORDAN JOHN ... "soulful, contemporary music..."
... featuring American Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame bassist PRAKASH JOHN - George Clinton’s Parliament/Funkadelic, Alice Cooper, Mike Bloomfield, Lou Reed, James Brown, Jr. Wells, Rory Block, The Blues Brothers, Bush, The Lincolns......
Drummer extraordinaire AL CROSS - Big Sugar, Jane Siberry, Molly Johnson, Great Big Sea, Natalie McMaster.
"Blues on the Escarpment @ Hardball Cafe" Milton
Blues Fans Unite Every Friday Night
Featuring Shrimp Daddy & The Sharpshooters http://www.myspace.com/shrimpdaddythesharpshooters1
No Cover before 10pm
Hardball Cafe features a state of the art, entirely digital PA system, servo controlled lighting, commodious dance floor, a sound tech and DJ to ensure that our sound quality and break time music played by our DJ is of the highest calibre and stays within the genre. http://www.hardballcafe.com/fridays.html
George Olliver Live @ The Canadiana Restaurant
on Saturday, March 6 at 8:30pm. 5230 Dundas St. West Toronto
Check George out here : http://www.ericknelson.net/GO/index.htm
FRESH BAKED BLUES
On Thursday, March 18th, The Toronto Blues Society will be presenting three of Canada’s freshest and most innovative blues acts at the Cadillac Lounge:
Ginger St. James and The Grinders - www.myspace.com/gingerandthegrindersmusic
Chloe Watkinson and The Crossroads - www.myspace.com/chloeandthecrossroads
Jesse Whiteley - www.myspace.com/jessewhiteley
WHERE: Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen Street West
WHEN: Thursday, March 18th, 9pm
TICKETS: $6 for TBS members / $10 for public
B.C. GUITAR VIRTUOSO RACHELLE VAN ZANTEN SET FOR HUGH’S ROOM APRIL 19
ON EVE OF EUROPEAN TOUR: TREASA LEVASSEUR IS SPECIAL GUEST
Who: RACHELLE VAN ZANTEN with special guest
TREASA LEVASSEUR
Why: Blues-based guitar virtuoso meets soul songwriter
When: Monday April 19/2010
Where: Hugh’s Room , 2261 Dundas St. W
Time: Doors at 6:00 p.m. / Show at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $18.50 in advance/ $22.50 at the door
www.hughsroom.com/ 416-531-6604 for tickets and reservations
Rachelle Van Zanten is an unlikely figure — a young woman who began playing bluegrass, but became an electric slide guitar virtuoso who tours Europe at least twice each year. She racked up 11 years (and four albums) with the award-winning rock band Painting Daisies, and now lives in rural BC.
Blessed with a charismatic stage presence that’s both infectious and charming, she’s been described by the Ottawa Citizen as “the total package, a great voice and a strong songwriter with excellent pop and rock sensibilities."
Twangville, a respected alt.country website in the U.S., wrote: “Van Zanten sure can play a mean guitar with confidence and brawn. It’s a mix of the rawness of a Lucinda Williams lyric with the slide guitar chops of Bonnie Raitt and a touch of Chrissie Hynde’s attitude.”
She’ll be joined at her first Hugh’s Room concert by Treasa Levasseur, the Toronto-based soul singer and keyboard player, who is set to record her next tracks in Memphis later in Spring. Her current CD, Low Fidelity, has been a favourite with CBC Radio and blues programmers at college and community stations across North America and Europe
Hey Blues Fans,
This is just a little heads up on some upcoming dates so you can mark your calendars. Mama Mojo Music and Stew's Blues of Stratford are co-producing three shows in the coming months with some quality blues acts you will not want to miss.
. You can get tickets at Filsinger Music, The Shoe Box or Needles.
See you all there!!
Mama Mojo
Folks, a rare treat coming to Stratford Saturday March 6th at Knox Church - Matt Andersen, a Canadian boy (Maritimes) and recent winner of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Check him out on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNy7Oc0rPo&feature=related
This will be a very entertaining night and a chance to see Matt in an intimate setting. The next night he plays Centennial Hall in London. We may not get a chance to see him in such an intimate setting again.
Saturday, March 20th Hottest new band in Canada, just won 5 Maple Blues Awards, won the International Blues Challenge in 2009 and is up for an American Blues Award in 2010, MONKEYJUNK from Ottawa will be playing at Knox Church Stratford
Saturday May 22nd Mama Mojo's Audacious Birthday Bash, starring THE STEVE STRONGMAN BAND and other musical guests TBA. This one will be at The Festival Inn, Guthrie Room Stratford. Doors open at 8 pm. Tickets $20/advance $25/at the door.
More info to follow. Hope to see you there!
Pam & Stew
Steve Strongman Hamilton Place Studio Theatre Friday April 23rd
Steeltown's very own blues guitar gunslinger, Steve Strongman,will be performing at the Hamilton Place Studio Theatre on Friday April 23rd to co-incide with the release of his first ever DVD "Live At The Barn "
here's a brief peek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MWSSaOnzQ
tickets go on sale tomorrow Jan 30 and are available through www.ticketmaster.ca or at the box office located at Copps Colisseum.
Hope to see ya there,
peace,
Mark Neveu
Field Holler Productions
Canada’s International Blues artist Shakura S’Aida
signs deal with German record label and releases new CD — Brown Sugar — in Canada and the US April 13.
The German record company Ruf Records has announced the signing of one of the hottest names on Canada's blues and jazz scenes, singer Shakura S'Aida.
The release of her label debut CD, Brown Sugar, is set for Tuesday April 13 in the U.S. and Canada. The CD will be formally launched in North America at a celebration/concert event at Revival in Toronto April 14.
Soon to become a favorite in the U.S., Shakura S’Aida (pronounced Shack-OO-ra Sigh-EE-da) has already built a strong reputation in Canada and Europe, thanks to frequent touring. She was the first runner-up at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2008 and has been a multiple nominee at Canada's Maple Blues Awards for the past four years.
Brown Sugar was produced and engineered by celebrated producer Jim Gaines (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, Steve Miller in Tennessee. Of the album's dozen tracks, 10 are originals co-written by S'Aida and her guitarist Donna Grantis — a dramatic departure from her 2006 CD, Blueprint, on which she only wrote two of the tracks. The rest of the players on the recording are Lance Anderson on organ, Rick Steff on keyboards, Steve Potts on drums and Dave Smith on bass.
Brown Sugar showcases S'Aida's powerful, smoldering vocal style, which has made her an international favorite on the club and festival circuit. Her dynamic stage presence never fails to ignite the crowds that experience her power-packed delivery in-person.
Shakura S'Aida was born in Brooklyn, raised in Switzerland, and has been based in Toronto for many years. Also an accomplished actress and voice-over specialist, she's appeared in a number of stage productions, television series and films.
After her current tour, she's booked for two more tours in Europe, as well as the St. John Blues Festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands next month, plus other concerts and festivals in Canada and the U.S. Shakura S'Aida is booked by Steve Hecht of Piedmont Talent.
Ruf Records is distributed in the Canada and the U.S. by the Allegro Corporation, and Ruf is releasing the album world-wide. Already released in Europe, Brown Sugar is S'Aida's second CD, and she's completed the first of three extensive European tours to support the new album.
A sneak preview of the CD is available — a key track, “Angels on High”, is available as a download on the singer’s website — www.shakurasaida.com
— with all proceeds donated to Haitian relief efforts.
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Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub 33 Gerrard St W. at
Yonge Toronto 416-585-4352 Thursdays Jerome Godboo and Guests,
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. http://www.monarchspub.ca/home.html
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Chalkers
Pub 247 Marlee Ave.
North York 416-789 2351 Thursdays Blues & Cues Thursdays Raoul and The
Big Time 8pm – Midnight
Thursday nights at Chalkers will be the first
house gig for Raoul and the Big Time since the late 1990s when they were
featured at Yorkville's Blues on Bellair. The band is looking forward to giving
their fans a chance to see them every week on the Chalkers stage, and Chalkers
is very pleased to be bringing quality blues to the club's roster of top notch
entertainment.
Raoul Bhaneja on vocals, guitar and harmonica,
Darren Gallen on guitar, Tom Bona on drums, and the legendary Terry Wilkins on
upright bass Every Thursday 8:00pm-midnight Cover $10.00 www.raoulandthebigtime.com
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The
Wortley Roadhouse 190 Wortley Road London, (519) 438-5141
SUNDAY
MATINEES w/ The Village Blues Band (Chris Murphy)
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“The Duck” The Golden Pheasant St. Catharines Returns For The Winter:
See "Where It's
At" for the full lineup. The Mighty Duck Blues Band features Dave Curry
guitar/vocals, Canada Dave keyboards, Jim Casson drums and Gary Kendall
bass/vocals. The Golden Pheasant, 244 Ontario
St. St. Catharines 905-687-9505 www.thegoldenpheasant.ca every Saturday 2:30-6:30pm.
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ROMBY’S
TAVERN & RESTAURANT 488 Lake St .St. Catharines. 905-937-0331 New BLUES SERIES SATURDAY MATINEES
2:30 to 6pm Michael Keys w/
Guests.
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Sky
Restaurant and Lounge (2680 Skymark Ave., Mississauga), 905-625-9896, Every
Sunday 3:30-7:30pm www.skyrestaurantlounge.com
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TORONTO`S
PREMIER BLUES NIGHTCLUB & LIVE MUSIC VENUE
THE SILVER DOLLAR ROOM
486 SPADINA AVE.(@COLLEGE ST.) TORONTO 416-763-9139
http://www.silverdollarroom.com
Nothin`But The Best, Real Music Since 1958
Mar.6-The Shawn Kellerman Band, Erin McCullum $10adv $12 door 8pm (Blues)Advance tickets at the club or online at www.ticketpro.ca
Dinner reservations available thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm
DAWG FM`S CMW BLUES SHOWCASE
MONKEY JUNK(10pm), THOM SWIFT(9pm), ALFIE SMITH(7:10pm)
ELYSSA MAHONEY & LUCAS HANEMAN(8pm)
RICK TAYLOR(6:20pm),THE ALEX TINTINELLI BAND(5:30pm)
SATURDAY, MAR.13TH, doors open 5pm
http://www.bluesincanada.com DAWG FM
http://www.canadianmusicfest.com
http://www.alextintinalli.com/
http://www.ricktaylormusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/alfiejohnsmith
http://www.myspace.com/elyssaandlucas
http://www.monkeyjunkband.com/news.php
SWAMPERELLA
BALL & CHAIN
"Authentic Cajun Dance Music"
SATURDAY, MAR.20TH, 8PM, $10
Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm
MADAGASCAR SLIM
"African Blues"
SATURDAY, MAR.27TH, 8PM, $12ADV $15DOOR
Advance tickets at the club or online at http://www.ticketpro.ca
Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm
THE STEVE STRONGMAN BAND
"New CD & DVD Release"
SATURDAY, APR.17TH, 8PM, $12
Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm
http://www.myspace.com/stevestrongman
TRIBUTE TO LITTLE WALTER II
RAOUL & THE BIG TIME
with special guests
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST
CD Release & harmonica workshop
Showtime, doors open and ticket price to be announced
http://www.raoulandthebigtime.com
http://www.myspace.com/raoulandthebigtime
LUCKY PETERSON
SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH, 8PM, $18
"The Prince of The Blues"
Advance tickets at the club or online at http://www.ticketpro.ca
Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm
Tickets on sale Mar.15th
http://www.myspace.com/luckypetersonmusic
http://www.myspace.com/luckypeterson
BRYAN LEE & THE BLUES POWER BAND
"New Orleans, Bourbon Street, Blues Legend"
FRIDAY, JULY 30TH $18
Advance tickets at the club or online at http://www.ticketpro.ca
Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com
Show and doors open times tba
Tickets on sale Mar.15th
http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com
http://www.myspace.com/bryanlessandthebluespowerband
May 27-The B.A.D. Ride Kick Off Party
w/ The Gary Kendall Band 7pm (Blues)In support of Toronto Distress Centre
<>Media
Contact: Bluestime Productions 416-467-1453 gary_kendall@rogers.com
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Every Thurs. Lou Dawgs - Blues with Darran Poole and Mark bird
Stafford - NEW
TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm?
589 King St.
West at Portland http://www.loudawgs.com
ONGOING WEEKLY - OUT OF REGION
Hudu Rising Blues Band Open Mike Jam - Hosted by
6pm start Lou Dawgs 598 King St.
W. Toronto Every
Monday
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Colourblind Brian Blues Campfire (Brian
Blain) 7:30 – 10:30pm JAM
SESSION
HWY61 Southern BBQ
1620 Bayview Avenue Toronto -
Every Tuesday
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James
Anthony Open stage acoustic Jam at American House in Waterdown
6
til 10 hosted by James Anthony
Every
Tuesday
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Julian
Fauth, James Thomson & Tim Hamel Trio at Gate 403 (403 Roncesvalles),
416-588-2930, Every
Tuesday
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Blues
Masters Series Every Thursday & Friday The Black Shire
Club London
Guest Artists include: Tim Woodcock,
Paul Langille, Rick Taylor, Sam
Hurrie, & Nathan Ouelette 8pm to Midnight 511 Talbot
Street London 519-
433-7737
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James
Anthony/Garth Vogan/Dave Russell at Carrigan
Arms (2025 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington), 905-332-6131, Every Thursday, Jam to
midnight
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Mark
Bird Stafford *NEW TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm? *
Duo at
Lou Dawgs (598 King St. W. Toronto), Every
Thursday
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Jerome
Godboo and Friends at Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub (33 Gerrard St W
at Yonge), 416-585-4352, Every Thursday, no
cover
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Chalkers
Pub 247 Marlee Ave. North York 416-789 2351 Thursdays
OCT
29- Raoul and The Big Time 8pm –
Midnight
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Greystones
Every Friday Trouble & Strife 8pm 63 Broadway Orangeville
519-941-2235
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London
Music Club 8pm @ The Music Hall (Queens
Ave) London Every Thursday Electric Blues Jam 9pm
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Aaron Griggs Jam on Saturday Afternoons 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Moonshine Cafe 137 Kerr St Oakville 905-844-2655
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Julian
Fauth at Axis Gallery (3048 Dundas St.
W), 416-604-3332,
Every Saturday & Sunday,
noon-3pm
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James Anthony Band w/guests at Carrigan Arms (2025 Upper Middle Rd
Burlington), 905-332-6131, Every Saturday afternoon,
3-7pm
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Johnny
Max & His So Called Friends at The Rose
& Crown Pub (2335 Yonge St),
416 487 7673, Every Saturday,
3-7PM
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Jerome
Godboo w/ Guests at Sky Restaurant and Lounge (2680 Skymark Ave.,
Mississauga), 905-625-9896, Every Sunday 3:30-7:30pm
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Chuck
Jackson and The Allstars at Roc 'N Docs (105
Lakeshore Rd.E., Port Credit), 905-891-1754, Every Sunday,
4:30pm
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The
Gary Kendall Band w/ special guests at Hollywood on The
Queensway
(1184 The Queensway), 416-251-0288, 4:30-9pm, First Sunday of every
Month.
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Grossmans 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 Every Sunday Brian Cober
Blues Jam 9:30pm
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Less
Than Level 381 Kerr St. Oakville (905)
842-9009 Sunday Night JAM w/ MICHAEL KEYS &
COMPANY http://www.lessthanlevel.ca
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RADIO
SHOWS:
Blues
Monday:
CKMS SOUND FM
100.3, host: Brewski, see you soon ,
7:30 – 9:30 pm
"Poor Folks Blues" – U of W campus
radio
www.soundfm.ca; Rogers Cable 946
poorfolksblues@gmail.com
Wednesday:
CHRW 94.9, hosts: Rowan Poots & John
Houvenaars
Undercover agents for the Blues, "The Blues Never
Dies"
http://www.chrwradio.com
Friday:
CKWR-FM 98.5, host:
Willy 'A', 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
"Old Chicago Blues", http://www.ckwr.com
Rogers Cable
945
Saturday:
CIWS-FM 102.7, host:
Gary Tate, noon –
1:00 pm
“Howdy Neighbour Howdy”, http://www.whistleradio.com
JAZZ.FM 91.1, host: Danny
Marks, 8:00 pm to
midnight,
“bluz.fm”, www.jazz.fm
Jazz
Friday:
CKWR-FM 98.5, host: Vic Folliot, 10:30 pm –
midnight
"Smooth Jazz", http://www.ckwr.com, Rogers
945
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