Grand River Blues Blast


 Tues Jul 27^th to Thurs Aug 5^th 2010

To contact the Society please address us at info@grandriverblues.org

Grand River Blues Camp!

It's Time for Year Three and it’s not too late to register !

The Grand River Blues Society is continuing its quest to educate young people about the blues with year three of the wildly successful

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 3 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 $150 per camper, which will include lunch each day.

*** The Camp will end with a culminating performance by campers on Friday afternoon, August 6 "the new Clock Tower Stage in Victoria Park" 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 below

http://www.grandriverblues.org/blues_camp.html   It’s not too late to register !

For more information call: 519-895-0718 or 519-638-5268.

Or e-mail:  bluescamp@grandriverblues.org

Kitchener Blues Festival

Hello there, Blues Fans !

Here's some blues news you can use to plan your festival week!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 Start the festival off in style
We thought you might like to kick off the 10th anniversary of the festival with our August 4 UN-Gala!  This year’s gala tickets are only $50. It’s a great fundraiser, details below. Please pass along this email to everyone you know!

Kitchener Blues Festival
10th Anniversary UN-Gala
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Starting off with Alysha Brillinger and Matt at Grand Piano (Universal Records artist, local youth legacy award winner in 2009 Blues Festival) 
Followed by festival party starter Big Rude Jake for non-stop fun, swinging blues and rockabilly!

Continuous cuisine, continuous music, cash bar, blues party glamour and surprise entertainment included.
Walper Terrace Hotel, 1 King West, Kitchener.
TICKETS: $50  available online:
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/2515/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010
Don't miss the Award Show! (FREE!)
Mel Brown Award Night, Downtown Kitchener BIA Stage
7:00 pm – Douglas Watson R&B Review
8:30 pm – Mel Brown Award Presentation: to Bruce Iglauer, founder and head of Alligator Records
9:00 pm – Holmes Brothers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2010
Plan your whole weekend here!
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/schedule
The whole schedule is online - All stages, all performances, including workshops and '12 Bar Blues" after-stage shows. We have links to bios and youtube videos so you can preview artists to help you decide. Watch for an online printable calendar coming soon.

Best way to see the festival? As a volunteer!
Apply now; www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/volunteer

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: August 5-8. 2010  A total of 4 days, 5 stages, and way more than 60 shows… all free!
Learn more as it happens – sign up for our blues festival newsletter here: http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com From there you can also follow us on facebook and twitter, sign up for our newsletter and volunteer.

TD Kitchener Blues Festival has something for everyone! The free 4-day event celebrates the best of the blues - electric, R&B, gospel, swing, acoustic on 5 stages with a spectacular variety of unique bbq foods in a vibrant urban setting.

The event always follows the weekend of the “Civic Holiday” in Canada, starting on Thursday Award night, then all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The positive energy of sharing in this experience begins and ends with the over 200 volunteers who make this happen. Business participation through sponsorship becomes part of that same spirit of community and sharing in the music, food and good times. The video screens helped to share and extend the experience to shoppers and families as far as the children's museum. We have the reputation of a family oriented festival, with a diverse audience of all ages and cultures.

We depend on sponsorship to support the event and local as well as national brands are investing in this event where last year 65,000 were in attendance over 3 days.

SEATING: Seating is mixed though not reserved at our 5 stages. At the festival there are 4 separate licensed festival beer gardens with some seating. There are family areas and free seating on King Street which is closed for 3 days. All is first-come-first-served. Throughout downtown Kitchener you will find vibrant restaurants and clubs which support the TD Kitchener Blues Festival. Some people like to bring their own folding chairs.

HOTELS: Be close to the action!

Walper Terrace Hotel Official Hotel of the 2010 TD Kitchener Blues Festival 1 King St W, 519-745-4321, Kitchener, ON Toll Free: 1-800-265-8749

Delta Hotel Official Hotel of the 2010 TD Kitchener Blues Festival 105 King Street East, 519-744-4141, Kitchener, ON Toll-Free : 1-888-890-3222

Blues News Flash:  

We need you as a volunteer! 

Especially beer ticket sellers who are smartserved, Please fill out registration form links below. Not smartserved yet?  There’s a link for that too, below:

Volunteers have an incredible impact on the success of the festival every year.

 You can apply here http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/volunteer  to join the team.

Volunteered before? If you’re interested in volunteering this year, it’s important that previous volunteers fill out the application form too.

If you aren’t smartserve certified, you can easily obtain this certificate here:

  https://smartserve.org/  

We can’t wait to share an amazing weekend with you! Details of the Festival Below:

The 10th Annual TD Canada Trust  Kitchener Blues Festival,

taking place Aug 6-9 will feature a top-notch line-up including Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Dr John & The Lower 911, Watermelon Slim & The Workers, Eddie The Chief Clearwater, JJ Grey & Mofro, Moreland & Arbuckle, Monkey Junk, John Campbell John, Delta Moon, CATL, Jonny Lang, Matt Minglewood Band, Rick Estrin & the Night Cats, Studebaker John & The Hawks, FATHEAD, Jack de Keyzer Band, Waterstreet Blues Band, Alexis P Suter Band, Paul Reddick, Cheryl Lescom, Finis Tasby, Buckwheat Zydeco, Debbie Davies Band, Honeyboy Edwards, Sherman Robertson, Digging Roots, Miss Angel & The Homewreckers, and The Holmes Brothers. www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

LIVE BLUES in the Local Clubs

   Jams Highlighted

Monday, July 26:

MOLLY BLOOMS   (Guelph) Songwriters Night - Open with Rotating hosts Daniel Richard, Kent MacMillan, Mo' Kauffey and Kevin Brown take turns hosting., 8:30  - 11:30 PM

Tuesday, July 27:

BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Open Stage w Paddy Townsend http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Open Jam with Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am http://www.brandosgilligans.com

Wednesday, July 28:

BOBBY O’BRIENS ( Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave Rodenburg, John Lee, 8 pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com

Thursday, July 29:

OTHELLO'S (Stratford - Market Square), Max Bent hosts an open stage, 10 pm www.othellos.ca   http://www.maxbent.com

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Rick Taylor   www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

Friday, July 30

CAFE 13 ( Camb.), Tim & Ian, 7 - 11 pm http://www.cafe13.ca

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), The Usual Suspects w/ Matt Storch www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

Saturday, July 31:

LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford), Joel Johnson Band w/ hosts :Mike Fitzpatrick & Denis Rondeau, $5, 3 pm  Matinee http://theliquidloungerocks.com   159 Sydenham Street  (519) 756-3939

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Sean Lesage & The Boogie Union     www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford), Evening - Tony Springer http://theliquidloungerocks.com   159 Sydenham Street  (519) 756-3939 http://theliquidloungerocks.com  

Sunday, August 1:

BOATHOUSE (Kit), . Miss Angel & the Homewreckers Matinee 3pm http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

Monday, August 2:

MOLLY BLOOMS   (Guelph) Songwriters Night - Open with Rotating hosts Daniel Richard, Kent MacMillan, Mo' Kauffey and Kevin Brown take turns hosting., 8:30  - 11:30 PM

Tuesday, August 3:

BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Open Stage w Paddy Townsend http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Open Jam with Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am http://www.brandosgilligans.com

Wednesday, August 4:

BOBBY O’BRIENS ( Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave Rodenburg, John Lee, 8 pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com

Sunday August 1st Cruise Weekend

Live Recording and Concert

12:00 pm -5:00 pm

BBQ Starts at 1:00 pm

Live Recording and Concert 1:00 pm

Featuring

Chris Kenny with James Anthony

Garth Vogan and Terry Martel

Special Guest Jerome Godboo

 other Special Guests to be announced

General Admittance - $5.00 per person - per day. Children under 12 free

The Dutch Mill Country Market

533 Millgrove Side Road

Waterdown  

905-689-7253

www.dutchmillcountrymarket.ca

Breakfast all weekend  8 am to 1:pm

Swing Dancing in Waterloo

As everyone knows Monday nights have been going through some changes. After the big fire that ruined most of the plaza, Angie has been keeping in contact with the owners of Caesar Martini's, and their reopening brings a new schedule which starts up some new projects for them. Unfortunately swing dancing is not among the events that they have retained.

The KWSDS has had a great run there and we've been looking at other options but we don't want to jump too quickly into a new venue that doesn't fit well with our dance needs. Furthermore, with other weekly options now available, we don't feel the need to rush things as long as everyone still has dancing to go to. So on the Monday nights that you're looking to dance, we encourage you to take advantage of the live music that's now offered at Maxwell's, and there's also dancing in Waterloo park on Thursday nights, among the other events that are available.

In other news, now that's it's officially summer there are some big annual events that are coming up... not only things out of town but there's the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival (July 16-18) and the Kitchener Blues Festival (Aug 5-8) right here in town, and they're both free! Whether you're planning to dance or not, these events have incredible live music with world-class musicians and they are free to attend, so you really want to take advantage, especially this year with the weather treating us so well.

--Martin

As usual,  check www.waterlooswing.com  for extra information.

Groove Kitchen Floats to The Eastern Caribbean‏

Eastern Caribbean 7 day Cruise Featuring:

Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects with Special Guest Gabe Lee

January, 8 2011

We have reserved 100 spaces on board the Carnival Liberty Cruise ship where Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects will be performing for two nights two our own private group.

For more information email matt@thegroovekitchen.com or call Matt @ 519-650-4452

The Groove Kitchen & Music Room

www.thegroovekitchen.com

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:

 
 
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   
 

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
 
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

Out of Region

 Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Legendary guitarist JOHNNY WINTER to headline the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival Memorial Park Main Stage Sunday, September 12^th, 2010, 5:30 pm.

One of the most respected singers and guitar players, JOHNNY WINTER is best known for his Southern Blues and Rock ‘n Roll style.  Rolling Stone Magazine named Johnny Winter as one of the top 100 Guitarists of All Time and he’s coming to MISSISSAUGA.   

During the ’70s and ’80s, Johnny Winter was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Johnny Winter produced two Grammy Award winning albums for Waters and three Grammy nominated albums of his own.

WHAT:        The Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle,

                    Port Credit’s 12^th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival              

                    Featuring over 140 Canadian & International Blues & Jazz performances

WHEN:        September 10^th, 11^th & 12^th, 2010

WHERE:      Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga (Port Credit) ON

Please join us for Mississauga’s Musical Mardi-Gras.  For a complete schedule of events and ticket prices, visit the website at www.southsideshuffle.com or call the Festival Hotline at 905-271-9449.

Media Contact:

Diane Goldsmith, Director of Operations & Administration

Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Office:  905-271-9449

Cell:  647-225-0776

Email:  diane@southsideshuffle.com or info@southsideshuffle.com

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  

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 now

http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com

http://www.myspace.com/bryanlessandthebluespowerband

 EDDY ”THE CHIEF” CLEARWATER

“Authentic Chicago Blues From A Living Legend”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH 8PM  $18 adv $20 door

Advance tickets at the club or online at http://www.ticketpro.ca

Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

http://www.eddyclearwater.com   http://www.myspace.com/eddyclearwater

SWAMPERELLA

SATURDAY, AUG. 21ST , 8PM $10

Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

http://www.swamperella.com

Aug.28-TREASA  LEVASSEUR  8pm $12 (Blues, R&B)

             Dinner reservations available  thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

  <>Media Contact: Bluestime Productions 416-467-1453 gary_kendall@rogers.com

 CNE BANDSHELL BLUES FESTIVAL

(CNE Grounds directly south of the Dufferin gates)

Saturday August 21st 11:00 am – 5:30 pm

CNE Bandshell Blues Festival – A Celebration Of The Best In Canadian Blues

FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION -

Plenty of parking

Easily accessible by car and public transit

Visit www.theex.com

 and click on “Plan Your Visit / Getting Here” for details

The best in Canadian Blues talent:

11:00 The Johnny Max Big Band

12:00 The Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick Big Band

1:30 Paul Reddick

2:30 Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne

4:00 The Maple Blues Revue

Featuring:

 Chuck Jackson of Downchild

John Mays of Fathead

Braithwaite & Whiteley

And very special guest Duke Robillard

IT’S FREE WITH ADMISSION TO THE PARK

For more information please contact Rico Ferrara at Blues For A Big Town

Rico Ferrara

Blues For A Big Town - "Blues to soothe your Soul"

www.bluesforabigtown.com

416-423-2224

cell: 416-996-8713

mailto: ricoferrara@rogers.com

CONCERT FOR PEACE 2010

Sunday, September 5
2PM to 10PM
Crystal Beach, ON Canada L0S 1B)

HOSTS: MICHAEL & LOUISE PICKETT

It's that time again.. to tell you that Michael and I are presenting our Third Annual Concert for Peace - at our home in Crystal Beach. I could ramble on about it here but look... I would rather send you directly to a special page on Michael's site where you can take your time and go through the details at your leisure. What I will say is that this year promises to be even more wonderful... I keep thinking that it isn't possible - the first two years exceeded our expectations.

Our musical lineup is extraordinary - of the five acts, three have multiple JUNO nominations and one is a JUNO winner (World Music).

Once again, the music will be eclectic and world class; the food fabulous and plentiful; the atmosphere magical. And we offer it all to you in support of World Peace and Environmental Awareness.

Click here for details: NEWS PAGE

We welcome you to our home.

Warmest Regards,
Louise Pickett

BLUES FESTIVALS UPCOMING

Beaches Jazz Festival, July 16-25 www.beachesjazz.com

Kitchener Blues Festival, Aug 6-9 www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

Grand Bend  - Dogs Nest at Grand Bend  Aug 12-14 http://www.dogsnest.ca/

CNE Bandshell – Bandshell Blues Festival - Toronto  Aug 21^st www.theex.com

Reds, Whites and the Blues – Aylmer (Sparta) Aug 22,   http://www.quaiduvin.com

5^th Annual West Coast Blues Festival  – Goderich Sep 3^rd & 4^th http://www.westcoastblues.ca/WCB_Main_Event_2010.html

Southside Shuffle – Pt. Credit Sept 10,11&12 http://www.southsideshuffle.com

Blues on The East Side (is BACK !)  – Edelweiss Tavern – Kitchener  Sat Nov 6^th

 RADIO SHOWS:

Blues

Wednesday:

CHRW 94.9, hosts: Rowan Poots & John Houvenaars
            Undercover agents for the Blues, "The Blues Never Dies"
             http://www.chrwradio.com

The HAZE FM host Johnny Max (10PM repeat show from) Sunday Morning Soul- Listen on the Net

Internet Streaming   http://www.thehaze.ca



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.ca

JAZZ.FM 91.1, host: Danny Marks, 8:00 pm to midnight,
     “ bluz.fm ”,  www.jazz.fm

Sunday:

The HAZE FM host Johnny Max 11am Sunday Morning Soul- Listen on the Net

Internet Streaming   http://www.thehaze.ca

101.9 DAWG FM is on the air!‏

We are streaming live at www.dawgfm.com

 Thanks for all your support of blues music, Canadian talent and artists and independent radio 

Ed

Ed Torres
General Manager / SkyWords Radio

CBC radio:  Radio one Saturdays @ 6 p.m. has blues on 89.1 fm

                  Radio two Saturdays @ 10 p.m. has blues on 90.7 fm

Online listen here www.cbc.ca/listen/

Jazz 

Friday:
CKWR-FM 98.5, host: Dan Joseph, 10:30 pm – midnight
            "Smooth Jazz", http://www.ckwr.com, Rogers 945

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Get Your Gig On,
Bruce Hall

Grand River Blues Society
http://www.grandriverblues.org
 
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http://www.grandriverblues.org/liveblues.html . Please note that efforts are made to check the accuracy of all information, including whether or not there is a cover charge, but obviously the GRBS is not responsible for omissions, inaccuracies, ticket availabilities etc. Please direct questions to the specific venue, including whether there are discounts on advance tickets.  If you would like to be removed from this list, simply reply asking to be taken off its distribution. If you are moving or changing email addresses, please remember to update the GRBS with your address and email change in order to stay in touch. Thank You

Grand River Blues Blast


 Tues Jul 27^th to Thurs Aug 5^th 2010

To contact the Society please address us at info@grandriverblues.org

Grand River Blues Camp!

It's Time for Year Three and it’s not too late to register !

The Grand River Blues Society is continuing its quest to educate young people about the blues with year three of the wildly successful

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 3 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 $150 per camper, which will include lunch each day.

*** The Camp will end with a culminating performance by campers on Friday afternoon, August 6 "the new Clock Tower Stage in Victoria Park" 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 below

http://www.grandriverblues.org/blues_camp.html   It’s not too late to register !

For more information call: 519-895-0718 or 519-638-5268.

Or e-mail:  bluescamp@grandriverblues.org

Kitchener Blues Festival

Hello there, Blues Fans !

Here's some blues news you can use to plan your festival week!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 Start the festival off in style
We thought you might like to kick off the 10th anniversary of the festival with our August 4 UN-Gala!  This year’s gala tickets are only $50. It’s a great fundraiser, details below. Please pass along this email to everyone you know!

Kitchener Blues Festival
10th Anniversary UN-Gala
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Starting off with Alysha Brillinger and Matt at Grand Piano (Universal Records artist, local youth legacy award winner in 2009 Blues Festival) 
Followed by festival party starter Big Rude Jake for non-stop fun, swinging blues and rockabilly!

Continuous cuisine, continuous music, cash bar, blues party glamour and surprise entertainment included.
Walper Terrace Hotel, 1 King West, Kitchener.
TICKETS: $50  available online:
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/2515/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010
Don't miss the Award Show! (FREE!)
Mel Brown Award Night, Downtown Kitchener BIA Stage
7:00 pm – Douglas Watson R&B Review
8:30 pm – Mel Brown Award Presentation: to Bruce Iglauer, founder and head of Alligator Records
9:00 pm – Holmes Brothers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2010
Plan your whole weekend here!
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/schedule
The whole schedule is online - All stages, all performances, including workshops and '12 Bar Blues" after-stage shows. We have links to bios and youtube videos so you can preview artists to help you decide. Watch for an online printable calendar coming soon.

Best way to see the festival? As a volunteer!
Apply now; www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/volunteer

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: August 5-8. 2010  A total of 4 days, 5 stages, and way more than 60 shows… all free!
Learn more as it happens – sign up for our blues festival newsletter here: http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com From there you can also follow us on facebook and twitter, sign up for our newsletter and volunteer.

TD Kitchener Blues Festival has something for everyone! The free 4-day event celebrates the best of the blues - electric, R&B, gospel, swing, acoustic on 5 stages with a spectacular variety of unique bbq foods in a vibrant urban setting.

The event always follows the weekend of the “Civic Holiday” in Canada, starting on Thursday Award night, then all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The positive energy of sharing in this experience begins and ends with the over 200 volunteers who make this happen. Business participation through sponsorship becomes part of that same spirit of community and sharing in the music, food and good times. The video screens helped to share and extend the experience to shoppers and families as far as the children's museum. We have the reputation of a family oriented festival, with a diverse audience of all ages and cultures.

We depend on sponsorship to support the event and local as well as national brands are investing in this event where last year 65,000 were in attendance over 3 days.

SEATING: Seating is mixed though not reserved at our 5 stages. At the festival there are 4 separate licensed festival beer gardens with some seating. There are family areas and free seating on King Street which is closed for 3 days. All is first-come-first-served. Throughout downtown Kitchener you will find vibrant restaurants and clubs which support the TD Kitchener Blues Festival. Some people like to bring their own folding chairs.

HOTELS: Be close to the action!

Walper Terrace Hotel Official Hotel of the 2010 TD Kitchener Blues Festival 1 King St W, 519-745-4321, Kitchener, ON Toll Free: 1-800-265-8749

Delta Hotel Official Hotel of the 2010 TD Kitchener Blues Festival 105 King Street East, 519-744-4141, Kitchener, ON Toll-Free : 1-888-890-3222

Blues News Flash:  

We need you as a volunteer! 

Especially beer ticket sellers who are smartserved, Please fill out registration form links below. Not smartserved yet?  There’s a link for that too, below:

Volunteers have an incredible impact on the success of the festival every year.

 You can apply here http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/volunteer  to join the team.

Volunteered before? If you’re interested in volunteering this year, it’s important that previous volunteers fill out the application form too.

If you aren’t smartserve certified, you can easily obtain this certificate here:

  https://smartserve.org/  

We can’t wait to share an amazing weekend with you! Details of the Festival Below:

The 10th Annual TD Canada Trust  Kitchener Blues Festival,

taking place Aug 6-9 will feature a top-notch line-up including Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Dr John & The Lower 911, Watermelon Slim & The Workers, Eddie The Chief Clearwater, JJ Grey & Mofro, Moreland & Arbuckle, Monkey Junk, John Campbell John, Delta Moon, CATL, Jonny Lang, Matt Minglewood Band, Rick Estrin & the Night Cats, Studebaker John & The Hawks, FATHEAD, Jack de Keyzer Band, Waterstreet Blues Band, Alexis P Suter Band, Paul Reddick, Cheryl Lescom, Finis Tasby, Buckwheat Zydeco, Debbie Davies Band, Honeyboy Edwards, Sherman Robertson, Digging Roots, Miss Angel & The Homewreckers, and The Holmes Brothers. www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

LIVE BLUES in the Local Clubs

   Jams Highlighted

Monday, July 26:

MOLLY BLOOMS   (Guelph) Songwriters Night - Open with Rotating hosts Daniel Richard, Kent MacMillan, Mo' Kauffey and Kevin Brown take turns hosting., 8:30  - 11:30 PM

Tuesday, July 27:

BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Open Stage w Paddy Townsend http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Open Jam with Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am http://www.brandosgilligans.com

Wednesday, July 28:

BOBBY O’BRIENS ( Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave Rodenburg, John Lee, 8 pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com

Thursday, July 29:

OTHELLO'S (Stratford - Market Square), Max Bent hosts an open stage, 10 pm www.othellos.ca   http://www.maxbent.com

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Rick Taylor   www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

Friday, July 30

CAFE 13 ( Camb.), Tim & Ian, 7 - 11 pm http://www.cafe13.ca

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), The Usual Suspects w/ Matt Storch www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

Saturday, July 31:

LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford), Joel Johnson Band w/ hosts :Mike Fitzpatrick & Denis Rondeau, $5, 3 pm  Matinee http://theliquidloungerocks.com   159 Sydenham Street  (519) 756-3939

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Sean Lesage & The Boogie Union     www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford), Evening - Tony Springer http://theliquidloungerocks.com   159 Sydenham Street  (519) 756-3939 http://theliquidloungerocks.com  

Sunday, August 1:

BOATHOUSE (Kit), . Miss Angel & the Homewreckers Matinee 3pm http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

Monday, August 2:

MOLLY BLOOMS   (Guelph) Songwriters Night - Open with Rotating hosts Daniel Richard, Kent MacMillan, Mo' Kauffey and Kevin Brown take turns hosting., 8:30  - 11:30 PM

Tuesday, August 3:

BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Open Stage w Paddy Townsend http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Open Jam with Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am http://www.brandosgilligans.com

Wednesday, August 4:

BOBBY O’BRIENS ( Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave Rodenburg, John Lee, 8 pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com

Sunday August 1st Cruise Weekend

Live Recording and Concert

12:00 pm -5:00 pm

BBQ Starts at 1:00 pm

Live Recording and Concert 1:00 pm

Featuring

Chris Kenny with James Anthony

Garth Vogan and Terry Martel

Special Guest Jerome Godboo

 other Special Guests to be announced

General Admittance - $5.00 per person - per day. Children under 12 free

The Dutch Mill Country Market

533 Millgrove Side Road

Waterdown  

905-689-7253

www.dutchmillcountrymarket.ca

Breakfast all weekend  8 am to 1:pm

Swing Dancing in Waterloo

As everyone knows Monday nights have been going through some changes. After the big fire that ruined most of the plaza, Angie has been keeping in contact with the owners of Caesar Martini's, and their reopening brings a new schedule which starts up some new projects for them. Unfortunately swing dancing is not among the events that they have retained.

The KWSDS has had a great run there and we've been looking at other options but we don't want to jump too quickly into a new venue that doesn't fit well with our dance needs. Furthermore, with other weekly options now available, we don't feel the need to rush things as long as everyone still has dancing to go to. So on the Monday nights that you're looking to dance, we encourage you to take advantage of the live music that's now offered at Maxwell's, and there's also dancing in Waterloo park on Thursday nights, among the other events that are available.

In other news, now that's it's officially summer there are some big annual events that are coming up... not only things out of town but there's the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival (July 16-18) and the Kitchener Blues Festival (Aug 5-8) right here in town, and they're both free! Whether you're planning to dance or not, these events have incredible live music with world-class musicians and they are free to attend, so you really want to take advantage, especially this year with the weather treating us so well.

--Martin

As usual,  check www.waterlooswing.com  for extra information.

Groove Kitchen Floats to The Eastern Caribbean‏

Eastern Caribbean 7 day Cruise Featuring:

Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects with Special Guest Gabe Lee

January, 8 2011

We have reserved 100 spaces on board the Carnival Liberty Cruise ship where Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects will be performing for two nights two our own private group.

For more information email matt@thegroovekitchen.com or call Matt @ 519-650-4452

The Groove Kitchen & Music Room

www.thegroovekitchen.com

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:

 
 
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   
 

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
 
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

Out of Region

 Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Legendary guitarist JOHNNY WINTER to headline the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival Memorial Park Main Stage Sunday, September 12^th, 2010, 5:30 pm.

One of the most respected singers and guitar players, JOHNNY WINTER is best known for his Southern Blues and Rock ‘n Roll style.  Rolling Stone Magazine named Johnny Winter as one of the top 100 Guitarists of All Time and he’s coming to MISSISSAUGA.   

During the ’70s and ’80s, Johnny Winter was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Johnny Winter produced two Grammy Award winning albums for Waters and three Grammy nominated albums of his own.

WHAT:        The Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle,

                    Port Credit’s 12^th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival              

                    Featuring over 140 Canadian & International Blues & Jazz performances

WHEN:        September 10^th, 11^th & 12^th, 2010

WHERE:      Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga (Port Credit) ON

Please join us for Mississauga’s Musical Mardi-Gras.  For a complete schedule of events and ticket prices, visit the website at www.southsideshuffle.com or call the Festival Hotline at 905-271-9449.

Media Contact:

Diane Goldsmith, Director of Operations & Administration

Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Office:  905-271-9449

Cell:  647-225-0776

Email:  diane@southsideshuffle.com or info@southsideshuffle.com

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  

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 now

http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com

http://www.myspace.com/bryanlessandthebluespowerband

 EDDY ”THE CHIEF” CLEARWATER

“Authentic Chicago Blues From A Living Legend”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH 8PM  $18 adv $20 door

Advance tickets at the club or online at http://www.ticketpro.ca

Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

http://www.eddyclearwater.com   http://www.myspace.com/eddyclearwater

SWAMPERELLA

SATURDAY, AUG. 21ST , 8PM $10

Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

http://www.swamperella.com

Aug.28-TREASA  LEVASSEUR  8pm $12 (Blues, R&B)

             Dinner reservations available  thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

  <>Media Contact: Bluestime Productions 416-467-1453 gary_kendall@rogers.com

 CNE BANDSHELL BLUES FESTIVAL

(CNE Grounds directly south of the Dufferin gates)

Saturday August 21st 11:00 am – 5:30 pm

CNE Bandshell Blues Festival – A Celebration Of The Best In Canadian Blues

FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION -

Plenty of parking

Easily accessible by car and public transit

Visit www.theex.com

 and click on “Plan Your Visit / Getting Here” for details

The best in Canadian Blues talent:

11:00 The Johnny Max Big Band

12:00 The Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick Big Band

1:30 Paul Reddick

2:30 Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne

4:00 The Maple Blues Revue

Featuring:

 Chuck Jackson of Downchild

John Mays of Fathead

Braithwaite & Whiteley

And very special guest Duke Robillard

IT’S FREE WITH ADMISSION TO THE PARK

For more information please contact Rico Ferrara at Blues For A Big Town

Rico Ferrara

Blues For A Big Town - "Blues to soothe your Soul"

www.bluesforabigtown.com

416-423-2224

cell: 416-996-8713

mailto: ricoferrara@rogers.com

CONCERT FOR PEACE 2010

Sunday, September 5
2PM to 10PM
Crystal Beach, ON Canada L0S 1B)

HOSTS: MICHAEL & LOUISE PICKETT

It's that time again.. to tell you that Michael and I are presenting our Third Annual Concert for Peace - at our home in Crystal Beach. I could ramble on about it here but look... I would rather send you directly to a special page on Michael's site where you can take your time and go through the details at your leisure. What I will say is that this year promises to be even more wonderful... I keep thinking that it isn't possible - the first two years exceeded our expectations.

Our musical lineup is extraordinary - of the five acts, three have multiple JUNO nominations and one is a JUNO winner (World Music).

Once again, the music will be eclectic and world class; the food fabulous and plentiful; the atmosphere magical. And we offer it all to you in support of World Peace and Environmental Awareness.

Click here for details: NEWS PAGE

We welcome you to our home.

Warmest Regards,
Louise Pickett

BLUES FESTIVALS UPCOMING

Beaches Jazz Festival, July 16-25 www.beachesjazz.com

Kitchener Blues Festival, Aug 6-9 www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

Grand Bend  - Dogs Nest at Grand Bend  Aug 12-14 http://www.dogsnest.ca/

CNE Bandshell – Bandshell Blues Festival - Toronto  Aug 21^st www.theex.com

Reds, Whites and the Blues – Aylmer (Sparta) Aug 22,   http://www.quaiduvin.com

5^th Annual West Coast Blues Festival  – Goderich Sep 3^rd & 4^th http://www.westcoastblues.ca/WCB_Main_Event_2010.html

Southside Shuffle – Pt. Credit Sept 10,11&12 http://www.southsideshuffle.com

Blues on The East Side (is BACK !)  – Edelweiss Tavern – Kitchener  Sat Nov 6^th

 RADIO SHOWS:

Blues

Wednesday:

CHRW 94.9, hosts: Rowan Poots & John Houvenaars
            Undercover agents for the Blues, "The Blues Never Dies"
             http://www.chrwradio.com

The HAZE FM host Johnny Max (10PM repeat show from) Sunday Morning Soul- Listen on the Net

Internet Streaming   http://www.thehaze.ca



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.ca

JAZZ.FM 91.1, host: Danny Marks, 8:00 pm to midnight,
     “ bluz.fm ”,  www.jazz.fm

Sunday:

The HAZE FM host Johnny Max 11am Sunday Morning Soul- Listen on the Net

Internet Streaming   http://www.thehaze.ca

101.9 DAWG FM is on the air!‏

We are streaming live at www.dawgfm.com

 Thanks for all your support of blues music, Canadian talent and artists and independent radio 

Ed

Ed Torres
General Manager / SkyWords Radio

CBC radio:  Radio one Saturdays @ 6 p.m. has blues on 89.1 fm

                  Radio two Saturdays @ 10 p.m. has blues on 90.7 fm

Online listen here www.cbc.ca/listen/

Jazz 

Friday:
CKWR-FM 98.5, host: Dan Joseph, 10:30 pm – midnight
            "Smooth Jazz", http://www.ckwr.com, Rogers 945

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Grand River Blues Society
http://www.grandriverblues.org
 
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http://www.grandriverblues.org/liveblues.html . Please note that efforts are made to check the accuracy of all information, including whether or not there is a cover charge, but obviously the GRBS is not responsible for omissions, inaccuracies, ticket availabilities etc. Please direct questions to the specific venue, including whether there are discounts on advance tickets.  If you would like to be removed from this list, simply reply asking to be taken off its distribution. If you are moving or changing email addresses, please remember to update the GRBS with your address and email change in order to stay in touch. Thank You

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Grand River Blues Camp!

It's Time for Year Three and it’s not too late to register !

The Grand River Blues Society is continuing its quest to educate young people about the blues with year three of the wildly successful

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 3 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 $150 per camper, which will include lunch each day.

*** The Camp will end with a culminating performance by campers on Friday afternoon, August 6 "the new Clock Tower Stage in Victoria Park" 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 below

http://www.grandriverblues.org/blues_camp.html   It’s not too late to register !

For more information call: 519-895-0718 or 519-638-5268.

Or e-mail:  bluescamp@grandriverblues.org

Kitchener Blues Festival

Hello there, Blues Fans !

Here's some blues news you can use to plan your festival week!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 Start the festival off in style
We thought you might like to kick off the 10th anniversary of the festival with our August 4 UN-Gala!  This year’s gala tickets are only $50. It’s a great fundraiser, details below. Please pass along this email to everyone you know!

Kitchener Blues Festival
10th Anniversary UN-Gala
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Starting off with Alysha Brillinger and Matt at Grand Piano (Universal Records artist, local youth legacy award winner in 2009 Blues Festival) 
Followed by festival party starter Big Rude Jake for non-stop fun, swinging blues and rockabilly!

Continuous cuisine, continuous music, cash bar, blues party glamour and surprise entertainment included.
Walper Terrace Hotel, 1 King West, Kitchener.
TICKETS: $50  available online:
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/2515/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010
Don't miss the Award Show! (FREE!)
Mel Brown Award Night, Downtown Kitchener BIA Stage
7:00 pm – Douglas Watson R&B Review
8:30 pm – Mel Brown Award Presentation: to Bruce Iglauer, founder and head of Alligator Records
9:00 pm – Holmes Brothers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2010
Plan your whole weekend here!
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/schedule
The whole schedule is online - All stages, all performances, including workshops and '12 Bar Blues" after-stage shows. We have links to bios and youtube videos so you can preview artists to help you decide. Watch for an online printable calendar coming soon.

Best way to see the festival? As a volunteer!
Apply now; www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/volunteer

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: August 5-8. 2010  A total of 4 days, 5 stages, and way more than 60 shows… all free!
Learn more as it happens – sign up for our blues festival newsletter here: http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com From there you can also follow us on facebook and twitter, sign up for our newsletter and volunteer.

TD Kitchener Blues Festival has something for everyone! The free 4-day event celebrates the best of the blues - electric, R&B, gospel, swing, acoustic on 5 stages with a spectacular variety of unique bbq foods in a vibrant urban setting.

The event always follows the weekend of the “Civic Holiday” in Canada, starting on Thursday Award night, then all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The positive energy of sharing in this experience begins and ends with the over 200 volunteers who make this happen. Business participation through sponsorship becomes part of that same spirit of community and sharing in the music, food and good times. The video screens helped to share and extend the experience to shoppers and families as far as the children's museum. We have the reputation of a family oriented festival, with a diverse audience of all ages and cultures.

We depend on sponsorship to support the event and local as well as national brands are investing in this event where last year 65,000 were in attendance over 3 days.

SEATING: Seating is mixed though not reserved at our 5 stages. At the festival there are 4 separate licensed festival beer gardens with some seating. There are family areas and free seating on King Street which is closed for 3 days. All is first-come-first-served. Throughout downtown Kitchener you will find vibrant restaurants and clubs which support the TD Kitchener Blues Festival. Some people like to bring their own folding chairs.

HOTELS: Be close to the action!

Walper Terrace Hotel Official Hotel of the 2010 TD Kitchener Blues Festival 1 King St W, 519-745-4321, Kitchener, ON Toll Free: 1-800-265-8749

Delta Hotel Official Hotel of the 2010 TD Kitchener Blues Festival 105 King Street East, 519-744-4141, Kitchener, ON Toll-Free : 1-888-890-3222

Blues News Flash:  

We need you as a volunteer! 

Especially beer ticket sellers who are smartserved, Please fill out registration form links below. Not smartserved yet?  There’s a link for that too, below:

Volunteers have an incredible impact on the success of the festival every year.

 You can apply here http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/volunteer  to join the team.

Volunteered before? If you’re interested in volunteering this year, it’s important that previous volunteers fill out the application form too.

If you aren’t smartserve certified, you can easily obtain this certificate here:

  https://smartserve.org/  

We can’t wait to share an amazing weekend with you! Details of the Festival Below:

The 10th Annual TD Canada Trust  Kitchener Blues Festival,

taking place Aug 6-9 will feature a top-notch line-up including Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Dr John & The Lower 911, Watermelon Slim & The Workers, Eddie The Chief Clearwater, JJ Grey & Mofro, Moreland & Arbuckle, Monkey Junk, John Campbell John, Delta Moon, CATL, Jonny Lang, Matt Minglewood Band, Rick Estrin & the Night Cats, Studebaker John & The Hawks, FATHEAD, Jack de Keyzer Band, Waterstreet Blues Band, Alexis P Suter Band, Paul Reddick, Cheryl Lescom, Finis Tasby, Buckwheat Zydeco, Debbie Davies Band, Honeyboy Edwards, Sherman Robertson, Digging Roots, Miss Angel & The Homewreckers, and The Holmes Brothers. www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

LIVE BLUES in the Local Clubs

   Jams Highlighted

Monday, July 26:

MOLLY BLOOMS   (Guelph) Songwriters Night - Open with Rotating hosts Daniel Richard, Kent MacMillan, Mo' Kauffey and Kevin Brown take turns hosting., 8:30  - 11:30 PM

Tuesday, July 27:

BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Open Stage w Paddy Townsend http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Open Jam with Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am http://www.brandosgilligans.com

Wednesday, July 28:

BOBBY O’BRIENS ( Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave Rodenburg, John Lee, 8 pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com

Thursday, July 29:

OTHELLO'S (Stratford - Market Square), Max Bent hosts an open stage, 10 pm www.othellos.ca   http://www.maxbent.com

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Rick Taylor   www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

Friday, July 30

CAFE 13 ( Camb.), Tim & Ian, 7 - 11 pm http://www.cafe13.ca

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), The Usual Suspects w/ Matt Storch www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

Saturday, July 31:

LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford), Joel Johnson Band w/ hosts :Mike Fitzpatrick & Denis Rondeau, $5, 3 pm  Matinee http://theliquidloungerocks.com   159 Sydenham Street  (519) 756-3939

GROOVE KITCHEN (Camb.), Sean Lesage & The Boogie Union     www.thegroovekitchen.com  (519) 650-4452

LIQUID LOUNGE (Brantford), Evening - Tony Springer http://theliquidloungerocks.com   159 Sydenham Street  (519) 756-3939 http://theliquidloungerocks.com  

Sunday, August 1:

BOATHOUSE (Kit), . Miss Angel & the Homewreckers Matinee 3pm http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

Monday, August 2:

MOLLY BLOOMS   (Guelph) Songwriters Night - Open with Rotating hosts Daniel Richard, Kent MacMillan, Mo' Kauffey and Kevin Brown take turns hosting., 8:30  - 11:30 PM

Tuesday, August 3:

BOATHOUSE (Kit.), Open Stage w Paddy Townsend http://www.boathousevictoriapark.com

BRANDO'S (Brantford.), Open Jam with Rotating hosts, 10 pm - 2 am http://www.brandosgilligans.com

Wednesday, August 4:

BOBBY O’BRIENS ( Kit.), Open blues jam w/ hosts: Dave Rodenburg, John Lee, 8 pm http://www.bobbyobriens.com

Sunday August 1st Cruise Weekend

Live Recording and Concert

12:00 pm -5:00 pm

BBQ Starts at 1:00 pm

Live Recording and Concert 1:00 pm

Featuring

Chris Kenny with James Anthony

Garth Vogan and Terry Martel

Special Guest Jerome Godboo

 other Special Guests to be announced

General Admittance - $5.00 per person - per day. Children under 12 free

The Dutch Mill Country Market

533 Millgrove Side Road

Waterdown  

905-689-7253

www.dutchmillcountrymarket.ca

Breakfast all weekend  8 am to 1:pm

Swing Dancing in Waterloo

As everyone knows Monday nights have been going through some changes. After the big fire that ruined most of the plaza, Angie has been keeping in contact with the owners of Caesar Martini's, and their reopening brings a new schedule which starts up some new projects for them. Unfortunately swing dancing is not among the events that they have retained.

The KWSDS has had a great run there and we've been looking at other options but we don't want to jump too quickly into a new venue that doesn't fit well with our dance needs. Furthermore, with other weekly options now available, we don't feel the need to rush things as long as everyone still has dancing to go to. So on the Monday nights that you're looking to dance, we encourage you to take advantage of the live music that's now offered at Maxwell's, and there's also dancing in Waterloo park on Thursday nights, among the other events that are available.

In other news, now that's it's officially summer there are some big annual events that are coming up... not only things out of town but there's the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival (July 16-18) and the Kitchener Blues Festival (Aug 5-8) right here in town, and they're both free! Whether you're planning to dance or not, these events have incredible live music with world-class musicians and they are free to attend, so you really want to take advantage, especially this year with the weather treating us so well.

--Martin

As usual,  check www.waterlooswing.com  for extra information.

Groove Kitchen Floats to The Eastern Caribbean‏

Eastern Caribbean 7 day Cruise Featuring:

Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects with Special Guest Gabe Lee

January, 8 2011

We have reserved 100 spaces on board the Carnival Liberty Cruise ship where Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects will be performing for two nights two our own private group.

For more information email matt@thegroovekitchen.com or call Matt @ 519-650-4452

The Groove Kitchen & Music Room

www.thegroovekitchen.com

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:

 
 
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   
 

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
 
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

Out of Region

 Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Legendary guitarist JOHNNY WINTER to headline the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival Memorial Park Main Stage Sunday, September 12^th, 2010, 5:30 pm.

One of the most respected singers and guitar players, JOHNNY WINTER is best known for his Southern Blues and Rock ‘n Roll style.  Rolling Stone Magazine named Johnny Winter as one of the top 100 Guitarists of All Time and he’s coming to MISSISSAUGA.   

During the ’70s and ’80s, Johnny Winter was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Johnny Winter produced two Grammy Award winning albums for Waters and three Grammy nominated albums of his own.

WHAT:        The Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle,

                    Port Credit’s 12^th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival              

                    Featuring over 140 Canadian & International Blues & Jazz performances

WHEN:        September 10^th, 11^th & 12^th, 2010

WHERE:      Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga (Port Credit) ON

Please join us for Mississauga’s Musical Mardi-Gras.  For a complete schedule of events and ticket prices, visit the website at www.southsideshuffle.com or call the Festival Hotline at 905-271-9449.

Media Contact:

Diane Goldsmith, Director of Operations & Administration

Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Office:  905-271-9449

Cell:  647-225-0776

Email:  diane@southsideshuffle.com or info@southsideshuffle.com

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  

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 now

http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com

http://www.myspace.com/bryanlessandthebluespowerband

 EDDY ”THE CHIEF” CLEARWATER

“Authentic Chicago Blues From A Living Legend”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH 8PM  $18 adv $20 door

Advance tickets at the club or online at http://www.ticketpro.ca

Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

http://www.eddyclearwater.com   http://www.myspace.com/eddyclearwater

SWAMPERELLA

SATURDAY, AUG. 21ST , 8PM $10

Dinner reservations available at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

http://www.swamperella.com

Aug.28-TREASA  LEVASSEUR  8pm $12 (Blues, R&B)

             Dinner reservations available  thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com doors 6pm

  <>Media Contact: Bluestime Productions 416-467-1453 gary_kendall@rogers.com

 CNE BANDSHELL BLUES FESTIVAL

(CNE Grounds directly south of the Dufferin gates)

Saturday August 21st 11:00 am – 5:30 pm

CNE Bandshell Blues Festival – A Celebration Of The Best In Canadian Blues

FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION -

Plenty of parking

Easily accessible by car and public transit

Visit www.theex.com

 and click on “Plan Your Visit / Getting Here” for details

The best in Canadian Blues talent:

11:00 The Johnny Max Big Band

12:00 The Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick Big Band

1:30 Paul Reddick

2:30 Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne

4:00 The Maple Blues Revue

Featuring:

 Chuck Jackson of Downchild

John Mays of Fathead

Braithwaite & Whiteley

And very special guest Duke Robillard

IT’S FREE WITH ADMISSION TO THE PARK

For more information please contact Rico Ferrara at Blues For A Big Town

Rico Ferrara

Blues For A Big Town - "Blues to soothe your Soul"

www.bluesforabigtown.com

416-423-2224

cell: 416-996-8713

mailto: ricoferrara@rogers.com

CONCERT FOR PEACE 2010

Sunday, September 5
2PM to 10PM
Crystal Beach, ON Canada L0S 1B)

HOSTS: MICHAEL & LOUISE PICKETT

It's that time again.. to tell you that Michael and I are presenting our Third Annual Concert for Peace - at our home in Crystal Beach. I could ramble on about it here but look... I would rather send you directly to a special page on Michael's site where you can take your time and go through the details at your leisure. What I will say is that this year promises to be even more wonderful... I keep thinking that it isn't possible - the first two years exceeded our expectations.

Our musical lineup is extraordinary - of the five acts, three have multiple JUNO nominations and one is a JUNO winner (World Music).

Once again, the music will be eclectic and world class; the food fabulous and plentiful; the atmosphere magical. And we offer it all to you in support of World Peace and Environmental Awareness.

Click here for details: NEWS PAGE

We welcome you to our home.

Warmest Regards,
Louise Pickett

BLUES FESTIVALS UPCOMING

Beaches Jazz Festival, July 16-25 www.beachesjazz.com

Kitchener Blues Festival, Aug 6-9 www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

Grand Bend  - Dogs Nest at Grand Bend  Aug 12-14 http://www.dogsnest.ca/

CNE Bandshell – Bandshell Blues Festival - Toronto  Aug 21^st www.theex.com

Reds, Whites and the Blues – Aylmer (Sparta) Aug 22,   http://www.quaiduvin.com

5^th Annual West Coast Blues Festival  – Goderich Sep 3^rd & 4^th http://www.westcoastblues.ca/WCB_Main_Event_2010.html

Southside Shuffle – Pt. Credit Sept 10,11&12 http://www.southsideshuffle.com

Blues on The East Side (is BACK !)  – Edelweiss Tavern – Kitchener  Sat Nov 6^th

 RADIO SHOWS:

Blues

Wednesday:

CHRW 94.9, hosts: Rowan Poots & John Houvenaars
            Undercover agents for the Blues, "The Blues Never Dies"
             http://www.chrwradio.com

The HAZE FM host Johnny Max (10PM repeat show from) Sunday Morning Soul- Listen on the Net

Internet Streaming   http://www.thehaze.ca



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.ca

JAZZ.FM 91.1, host: Danny Marks, 8:00 pm to midnight,
     “ bluz.fm ”,  www.jazz.fm

Sunday:

The HAZE FM host Johnny Max 11am Sunday Morning Soul- Listen on the Net

Internet Streaming   http://www.thehaze.ca

101.9 DAWG FM is on the air!‏

We are streaming live at www.dawgfm.com

 Thanks for all your support of blues music, Canadian talent and artists and independent radio 

Ed

Ed Torres
General Manager / SkyWords Radio

CBC radio:  Radio one Saturdays @ 6 p.m. has blues on 89.1 fm

                  Radio two Saturdays @ 10 p.m. has blues on 90.7 fm

Online listen here www.cbc.ca/listen/

Jazz 

Friday:
CKWR-FM 98.5, host: Dan Joseph, 10:30 pm – midnight
            "Smooth Jazz", http://www.ckwr.com, Rogers 945

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