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MARK YOUR CALENDARTuesday, Oct 9, 10pm-1am - Dakota Tavern - 249 Ossington Ave, (416) 850-4579 "Road to Memphis" Showdown featuring Dione Taylor, Jack de Keyzer, and Bywater Blues. $7/TBS Members $10/Non-Members. Tickets sold at the door, cash only.

Friday, November 16 - Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, 416-872-4255 - Women's Blues Revue - Hosted by Shakura S'Aida and featuring Samantha Martin, Alana Bridgewater, Dione Taylor, Suzie Vinnick, Nicky Lawrence, and Chloe Watkinson backed by the all-star Women's Blues Revue Band: Rebecca Hennessy (Bandleader/Trumpet), Elena Kapeleris (Sax), Anna Ruddick (Bass), Emily Burgess (Guitar), Carrie Chesnutt (Sax), Morgan Doctor (Drums), Lily Sazz (Keys). The Toronto Blues Society will celebrate its annual show this year at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall, as Massey Hall temporarily closes its red doors for a 2-year revitalization. Tix at www.roythomsonhall.com/tickets/wbr *TBS Charter Members can contact the TBS Office to retrieve their promo code and access to 20% discount

February 1-4 - Blues Summit 9 and Maple Blues Awards - All the Blues Summit events and panels will be at the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Toronto. The Summit will close with the 22nd annual Maple Blues Awards on February 4th at Koerner Hall.

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Hosted by Shakura S'Aidafeaturing Alana Bridgewater, Nicky Lawrence, Samantha Martin, Dione Taylor, Suzie Vinnick and Chloe Watkinson

All backed by the all-star Women's Blues Revue Band: Rebecca Hennessy (Bandleader/Trumpet), Elena Kapeleris (Sax), Carrie Chesnutt (Sax), Emily Burgess (Guitar),Anna Ruddick (Bass), Morgan Doctor (Drums), Lily Sazz (Keys).


Notes &Quotes

Samantha MartinSince releasing her latest album “Run To Me” last April (2018), Samantha

Martin has been on a rising trajectory. The album has reached #1 on the Roots Radio Report, surfaced on the charts in the United Kingdom, and been met with favourable reviews around the World. It’s a lofty proclamation to say that Martin’s career is ascending; she was a semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2017, has been nominated three consecutive years for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards. She’s also garnered four Maple Blues Awards nominations in 2016 after Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar released “Send The Nightingale”. Understanding the weight of the aforementioned, this edition of Notes & Quotes features what Samantha Martin has to say about her new album, as well as what it is like to be one of the featured artists at the upcoming Women’s Blues Revue.

The conversation with Martin started with the undeniable being discussed first; that the latest album “Run To Me” is an obvious sign of growth. It was mentioned to Martin that the growth was well noticed in the songwriting, the musicianship and overall sense of teamwork on this latest offering. When asked if there was an epiphany respecting the workings of the group that spawned growth, or if there was something else that captured what was already there, Martin says;

“I think it was a combination of a few things. The band has been touring and playing together for a long time – it’s almost like a musical telepathy that we have now, and it makes the music tight. We know where each other is going musically without having to really think about it, so that makes for stronger music. I also wanted to take a more soul-based approach to this album. I did some co-writing with Curtis (Chaffey), and it helped push that. Working with Darcy Yates on this project (Yates was the producer) really offered me the opportunity to “let go” and focus on making some really good music too. Personal growth from life experiences offered a lot of material for this album as well – when you elevate yourself as a person, it’s easier to be in a better headspace for writing and creativity.”.

In support of “Run To Me”, Samantha Martin is about to embark on a ten country tour in 2019, the shows will feature Canada and Europe exclusively, and will continue for three months. Of note, Martin is slated to perform an impressive 75 shows within the scheduled tour, and each show will feature a full band performance. In the interim, Martin will be touring in Ontario in various locations - Owen Sound, Westport, and Quebec – before she makes her way to Toronto for the show of note: The Women’s Blues Revue. The Women’s Blues Revue will take place on November 16th at Roy Thomson Hall this year, marking the 32nd annual event. As one of the featured artists at the all-star event, Martin was asked about how it feels to be performing at the upcoming show;

“It’s an honour and a privilege to be asked to join the Women’s Blues Revue this year, given the abundance of female talent in Canada, that I’ve been chosen for a second time. I’m looking forward to the prospect of seeing new faces in years to come too – there is a great opportunity for female artists to shine at this event – I am proof that if you keep pursuing your passion, these kinds of opportunities can present themselves.”.

As the conversation drew to a close, one final question, true to Notes & Quotes form, was left for Martin, asking her what it is she would like fans and new listeners alike to know about the artist behind the music. Without hesitation, she left us with this :“I want people to know that I take no prisoners. I feel everything, and I stand by everything I do. I am a straight shooter, and I think people appreciate that authenticity.”

For more information on Samantha Martin, or to check out her tour schedule, visit www.samanthamartinmusic.com. For more information on the upcoming Women’s Blues Revue, visit www.torontobluessociety.com or to get tickets to the show, visit www.roythomsonhall.com

- Erin McCallum

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader


Top Talent coming to The Women's Blues Revue: Alana Bridgewater is the final featured vocalist to be added to the Women's Blues Revue lineup at Roy Thomson Hall on November 16. The show will be hosted by Shakura S'Aida and feature Samantha Martin, Dione Taylor, Suzie Vinnick, Nicky Lawrence, and Chloe Watkinson backed by the all-star Women's Blues Revue Band: Rebecca Hennessy (Bandleader/Trumpet), Elena Kapeleris (Sax), Anna Ruddick (Bass), Emily Burgess (Guitar), Carrie Chesnutt (Sax), Morgan Doctor (Drums), Lily Sazz (Keys).

Canal Bank Shuffle in Thorold: The last festival of the season is not to be missed! This jam-packed weekend of music Oct. 11-13th will include Chloe Watkinson, Tas Cru, Blackburn Brothers, Jerome Godboo, David Gogo, Spencer MacKenzie, Tommy Z, Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, Jack de Keyzer and more! http://www.canalbankshuffle.com/schedule-2018/

Canadian Folk Music Awards: Not a lot of Blues content in the recent announcement of nominees to the Folk Music Awards however Rob Lutes is nominated as Contemporary Singer of the Year for Walk in the Dark and there's a nod to Suzie Vinnick and Mark Lalama for Producers Of The Year for Suzie's album Shake The Love Around

The 14th Edition of the Canadian Folk

CBC Radio One (99.1) Saturday Night Blues, w/ Holger Petersen (national) Saturday 9:05pm-11:00pm (on Radio 2 Saturday at 6:05pm),

JAZZ-FM (91.1) Bluz FM w/ Danny Marks Saturday 8:00 pm-midnight

CIUT-FM (89.5) A to Z Blues w/ Screamin' Red Saturday 8-9am John Valenteyn's Blues w/ John Valenteyn Thursday 4-5pm

At The Crossroads w/Brant Zwicker http://atcblues.ca/ and syndicated on www.bluesradiocanada.com, and stations across the continent)

CKWR (98.5 FM) Old Chicago Blues w/ Willy A, Friday 10:30 pm-midnight (Waterloo)

CIOI FM (1015 The HAWK) Blues Blast, with Ken Wallis Tuesdays, 4-6pm (Hamilton)

COUNTYFM (99.3) Sideroads with Blues Sister Peg and Brotha 'Z' Tuesday 8-10pm (Picton)

CIWS 102.9FM (WhiStle Radio) Blues on WhiStle with Dave Daddy Cool Booth Mon, Tues, Fri 11pm Whistle Bait w/Gary Tate (aka Shakey-T) Sat 12-1am and Wed 10-11 pm. (Stouffville)

CFFF Trent Radio (92.7 FM) Saturday Night Roadhouse Blues w/ Jackson Park Every Saturday 7-8 pm (Peterborough)

CJLX (91.3 FM) Saturday Night Blues Review, with George Vaughan. Saturday 6-7pm (Belleville)

CFMU (99.3 FM) Breakfast of Champions, with Paul Panchezak. Thurs 10am Swear to Tell the Truth: the Blues and Rhythm Show, with C.M.Compton. Tuesday 1-2:30pm (Hamilton)

CFRU (93.3 FM) The Thrill is Back with Andy and Andrew Mondays 1 to 3pm The Blues Review, with Roopen Majithia Tues 9.00 pm (Guelph)

CANOE FM (100.9 FM) canoe.fm.com Zoe's Haphhazard Saturday Night with Zoe Chilco Saturday 10 pm Buckslide Blues Cruise with Patrick Monaghan Tues. (7-9pm) (Haliburton)

CFBU (103.7 FM) Eclectic Blues with Deborah Cartmer Tuesday 7-9 pm (St. Catharines)

CKCU(93.1 FM) www.ckcufm.com Black and Blues w/ John Tackaberry Every Sunday 9-11 pm (Ottawa)

CKMS (100.3 FM) Poor Folk Blues w/ Bruce Hall (aka Brewski) Monday 7:30-9 pm (Waterloo)

Music Awards takes place over the weekend of Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2018 at The Gateway (a.k.a. “The Gate”), in the Campus Centre of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) at 1301 16th Avenue. Tickets and wristbands go on sale October 1, 2018 on the CFMA website: www.folkawards.ca.

Venue Updates: The Cadillac Lounge appears to be back in action (after a few bumps in the road) and the sign is back up! Sue Foley will be ripping it up there again on October 11 (8pm) and Danny Marks is back with his matinee (2pm) on September 29.

Facebook has been blowing up with the breaking news that Castro's owner Anthony Greene has bought the west-end music destination, the Dakota Tavern. Castro's was always blues-friendly and we can only hope that as the Dakota evolves, it will live up to the Now Magazine Readers Poll which voted it Toronto's best blues venue.

The Dakota will host the "Road to Memphis" competition on Tuesday, October 9 to select the TBS representative to the International Blues Challenge. There will be sets by Dione Taylor, Jack de Keyzer, and Bywater Blues. $7/TBS Members $10/Non-Members. Tickets sold at the door, cash only.

Bass Players Take Note: Willie G. Moseley, Senior Editor of Vintage Guitar Magazine has just released The Bass Space: Profiles of Classic Electric Basses with beautiful pics and info on more than 100 historic and unique electric bass models from such makers as Alembic, Danelectro, Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, as well as some of the basses owned and played by such famed musicians as Elvis' bassman Bill Black and others. www.schifferbooks.com

This is what the TBS office looked like while repairs were underway following the August 7 flood which affected all the tenants on the basement floor of the Artscape building where we have had our HQ for many years. Things are (mostly) back to normal and Office Manager Huma Uster is no longer taking care of business from a perch at the neighbourhood coffee shop. Damages are still being assessed and many items (including precious archives) have been lost or damaged. It's a good moment to consider making a donation to your favourite blues society so that we can keep the blues alive in Toronto. To make a donation go to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/toronto-blues-society/


SHOWCASES BYJenie Thai Michael Jerome Brown Raoul and the Big Time Sugar Brown Suzie Vinnick Angelique Francis Miss Emily Brian Blain Tri-continental Sue Foley Miche Love & Blues Dynamite Judy Brown Terry Blersh Steve Marriner Dawn Tyler Watson

Lindsay Beaver Jerome Godboo Cootes Paradise

Al Lerman Earle and Coffin

Myles Goodwyn & Friends of the Blues Wes Mackey

Soul Stack Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes

The Skyliners Kat Danser & The Tall Tales

Glenn Marais Gavin McLeod

Dan McKinnon Bywater Blues

* = Canadian

This month’s recommended listening by Brad Wheeler, music

writer for the Globe and Mail Twitter: @bwheelerglobe Diggin’ That Devil’s Music

MARK HUMMEL

Harpbreaker “Real Deal Blues” – Elmore Magazine NYC.

Grammy nominated Harp Legend Mark Hummel unleashes an all instrumental Harmonica album. Features Special Guest Blues Guitar Legends: Anson Funderburgh, Little Charlie Baty, Kid Andersen, Billy Flynn and Rusty Zinn. Tour dates: www.markhummel.com

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JAMES HARMAN

fineprint The Blues’ most original singer/songwriter harp player is back with a vengeance. 13 original tracks produced by the man himself and guitar ace Nathan James.

“5 out of 5 Stars” Le Pied – SOUL BAG (France)

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*Colin James Miles To Go Stony Plain*CATL Bide Time Until I Die BeastShemekia Copeland America’s Child Alligator*Whitehorse Northern South Vol. 2 Six ShooterMark Hummel Harpbreaker Electro-FiJoe Louis Walker, Bruce Katz and Giles Robson Journeys To The Heart Of The Blues AlligatorBlack Joe Lewis & The Honeybears The Difference Between Me & You IndependentBilly F Gibbons The Big Bad Blues ConcordRory Block A Woman’s Soul: A Tribute to Bessie Smith Stony PlainBoz Scaggs Out of the Blues ConcordJoe Bonamassa Redemption J&R AdventuresThe Sha La Das Love In The Wind Daptone*Crystal Shawanda Voodoo Woman New Sun/True NorthBuddy Guy The Blues is Alive And Well Silvertone*Elise LeGrow Playing Chess S-Curve*Sue Foley The Ice Queen Stony PlainDave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Downey to Lubbock Yep Roc*Carlos del Junco and the Blues Mongrels Hang On self-releasedCharles Bradley Black Velvet (Out Nov. 9) Dunham/DaptoneMarcia Ball Shine Bright AlligatorBen Harper and Charlie Musselwhite No Mercy in This Land Anti-


Lindsay Beaver Tough As Love Alligator/Fontana North/Universal

Halifax-born Lindsay Beaver was the irrepressible drummer/vocalist/leader with the 24th Street Wailers, a quartet of then graduating Humber College students who lived at that address in town. The band won an MBA for New Artist in 2013 and was subsequently nominated three times for Entertainer Of The Year. Ms. Beaver was nominated twice for Drummer Of The Year. Their album Wicked was nominated for the Blues JUNO in 2015. After several visits, Ms. Beaver wanted to move to Austin, Texas. Not everyone agreed with the move and the band broke up. Ms. Beaver now resides there and as this album shows, she has done very well. This is especially apparent in her vocals, which label prez Bruce Iglauer calls: ‘full of unvarnished emotion and power’. Iglauer also says ‘she’s like the love child of Amy Winehouse and Little Richard’ and he is seldom wrong. In a program of ‘50s and ‘60s R&B and blues, we start in straight blues mode with an original, “You’re Evil”, an uptempo rocker with upfront harp from Dennis Gruenling and searing guitar from Brad Stivers. The first single is “Too Cold To Cry”, an excellent R&B breakup song with a powerful vocal from Ms. Beaver and a lovely piano solo from Marcia Ball. “Don’t Be Afraid Of Love” is an old school rock n’ roll winner, a duet with Stivers that is impossibly fast. Marcia Ball plays some rocking piano here too. Slim Harpo’s “Got Love if you Want It” fits right in to the vibe on this disc, a spot-on version with Gruenling on harp. “Dangerous” is a perfect example of her ‘swagger and take-no-prisoners confidence’ - you don’t want to cross her. Angela Strehli’s “Lost Cause” is a solid slow blues that allows Beaver to show some tenderness as well in a particularly

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Up Your Mind” are just two more excellent examples of his trademark updating of that 50’s West Coast blues sound. As he says in his press release, each new one is better than the last – truth in advertising. Go to www.kennybluesboss.com to find out where he’s going next.

Layla Zoe Gemini Alive

After twelve albums in her twenty-year career, nine of them with various record labels, Layla Zoe decided she wanted to go back to being an independent artist, with no one in charge but her. The result is a two-disc set, one acoustic (Fragility) and one electric (Courage). She did keep her musical collaborator of the last several years, guitarist Jan Laacks who sets her lyrics to music and is very good at it. As prolific as always, all twenty songs here are new, with Fragility featuring several songs that are much closer to traditional blues than is usual for her. “I’ll Be Reborn Blues” is a slide-driven uptempo track about her partner helping her find a new way forward. Less traditional but still slide-driven is “Turn This Into Gold”, which also has a drummer and electric slide, a stream-of-consciousness tale of being an immigrant, in this case presumably as a Canadian in Germany. Laacks channels Robert Johnson for “The Deeper They Bury Me”, dedicated to one of the Angola Three, Herman Wallace, who spent 41 years in solitary in Angola Prison, dying a few days after his release. “(Looking For) The Good Life” (that her father never had), is a very good blues, well sung. Disc 2 (Courage) continues in her recent, heavily electric vein, after all, her nickname is ‘Firegirl’. “Dark World” is a bluesy look at child sex slavery, male and female, with the hope that these young lives might possibly be saved. “Ghost Train” tackles the story of someone who just received a large inheritance but isn’t ready for it. “Gemini” is the funky summary of the entire package, the Gemini sign and her, set to a powerful funky groove. The Las Vegas mass shooting and why is the subject of “Automatic Gun”. Laacks doubles on bass and overdubbed guitars with Dirk Sengotta on drums. Quite a lot of studio wizardry is also

accomplished vocal. “She’ll Be Gone” is a striking 50’s rocker, with Mike Farrell on piano. Originally by one Betty O’Brien in 1961, this is a real find and a keeper of a performance! Stivers is extraordinary on guitar throughout, with Josh Williams providing sterling support on bass. Laura Chavez and Eve Monsees add guest spots on guitar. It would appear that the Wailers served her needs for a while and that it was time to move on. It’ll be fascinating after this stellar effort to see where she goes next. Tough As Love will be released on October 12th. Ms. Beaver returns to this side of the border with this band in November but only to the West Coast, her web site is www.lindsaybeaver.com.

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Inspired By The Blues Stony Plain/Warner

For his fourth album for Stony Plain, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne (Spruell) wanted to include tributes to the late Fats Domino and to Ray Charles. He also wanted to bring back a more classic style of blues. And he starts out in classic Chicago mode with a tough slow blues featuring Billy Branch on harp: “I Knew I’d Be Playing The Blues” fills us in on a bit of his life story. Branch also helps out on the attractive “That Girl Needs Help”. The tribute to Fats Domino is an original by Wayne called “Mr. Blueberry Hill” and a fine one it is, giving a little history and incorporating as many song titles as he could. The tribute to Ray is a lovely performance at the end from a show in Mexico by the hard-touring Wayne: “Georgia On My Mind” features a lovely vocal and an electric piano, the local players accompany very well. The bulk of the disc is a set originals backed mostly by his fine band: Russell Jackson on bass, Joey DiMarco on drums, Yuji Ihara on guitars, Dave Babcock on saxes and Bob Tildesley on trumpet. Lynne Chwyl provides background vocals. The Boogie Woogie Hall Of Fame member doesn’t disappoint on the first single, “Start Rockin’” which does indeed rock, with fine horns and a soaring solo from frequent collaborator Duke Robillard over that boogie piano. “Jimmy and Johnny”, a tale of a friendship tested by one girl, and “Make


used on this disc. These new songs obviously mean a great deal to her as she sings with even more than her usual intensity and passion - the two sides of Layla Zoe then, acoustic & fragile and fiery & courageous. She’ll have plenty of new material for her live shows but several of the songs here should have parental advisory stickers. An extensive tour of Germany is at her web site, www.laylazoe.com, but no Canadian ones yet.

JW-Jones Live Solid Blues/Outside

Watching a JW-Jones show is a forceful reminder of the value of showmanship. Built around his ‘lightning in a bottle’ guitar playing and careful song selection, he’s an international touring machine and has consistently placed his albums on the Billboard Blues Charts. This new album, recorded in La Basoche-Centre Culturel du Vieux Aylmer, Quebec, features the road band: this year’s MBA bassist winner Laura Greenberg, Will Laurin on drums and Don Cummings on Hammond organ. Somewhat unusually, the songs here are not from any earlier albums, another indication of how much planning went into this. This choice involves a selection of modern takes on traditional blues along with some favourite songs by contemporaries. Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite wrote “I Don’t Believe A Word You Say” for their Get Up! Album, JW-Jones adds a stunning guitar solo. Wolf’s “Moanin’ At Midnight” gets stretched to over nine minutes with his guitar prowess and introduces his penchant for quoting other songs in his solos, a device that makes the concluding “I Might Not Come Home At All/Medley” the climax to which the show has been building. Seventeen songs are quoted here, all of them properly credited. Being audio only, we don’t of course see his bandmates walk over to help him play his guitar but it is a highlight of his stage show. There is also plenty of time for just singing songs: Robert Cray’s “A Memo (Nothin’ but Love)” is particularly fine as is The 5 Royales’ “Catch That Teardrop”. BB King’s “Early Every Morning” gets a jazzy workout. An almost solo, slowed down version of Jimmy

Rogers’ “That’s Alright” is another major highlight, with not an extra note anywhere. As you read this they are touring the USA with a stop at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. For us, this live version of the show will have to do until they get here. Check out www.jw-jones.com for that info and much more.

Jenie Thai Night On Fire Self

Pianist/singer/songwriter Jenie Thai has been based here for a couple of years now, having established her career in Edmonton and points west. She’s a blues-based barrelhouse piano player with a knack for pop balladry. She’s also a member of the TBS Musicians Advisory Council and has played several TBS events. This is her second album and features a mix of well-written original Stax-styled R&B and ballads. She’s backed by Brooke Blackburn on guitar, Duane Blackburn on Hammond organ, Andrew Scott on drums, Andrew Stewart on bass, Neil Braithwaite on tenor, Joe Auty on trumpet plus backup singers Claire Doyle & Joanna Mohammed-Gonzalez. The title song begins: “Night On Fire” is rocking horn-led invitation to join her as she lights up the town. There’s some fine piano and a soaring guitar solo from Brooke. “Sugar” slows things down only slightly as she promises to be the solution to all his problems. It’s a keeper too. “Dreamers and Lovers” is the first single and the lead off ballad, a remarkably attractive song about being alone in the city. Back to R&B dance floor fillers with “Do You Feel The Way I Do?”, with a roaring Braithwaite sax solo. Slower again but fine R&B is “Who’s That Girl (On Your Arm?)”. Another highlight is the wonderfully titled “I Can’t Keep The Rain From Falling Down”, a jazzy tune with Jenie on Rhodes. Excellent songs, a distinctive singer, a fine band, what more do you want? If you see this in time you can get to her CD Release party at Hugh’s Room on Saturday, September 29, with a nine-piece band and special guests Jane Siberry and Dala. Otherwise keep up to date at www.jeniethai.ca, but it shows she’s headed back out west through October.

Mark Hummel Harpbreaker Electro-Fi/Outside

Little Walter & Walter Horton pushed the harp instrumental to legendary heights, raising the bar for all who came after. One listen to this collection shows Mark Hummel has met that challenge. On a disc of career highlights, it’s difficult to be selective but his own "Harpoventilatin'" leads off and it’s the live one from Blues Harmonica Blowouts: Still Here and Gone; “The Creeper Returns” is by Aaron “Little Sonny” Willis; the Hummel original “Billy’s Boogaloo” refers to guitarist Billy Flynn; a tribute to mentor Charlie Musselwhite is a stunning version of his “Christo Redentor” and there’s a lovely acoustic version of “See See Rider” with just Rusty Zinn on guitar. Of the showcases here, six are from his earlier Electro-Fi albums and seven are previously unheard, either new recordings or outtakes from those earlier albums. This last sentence was for you harmonica completists only because everyone else will just be enjoying the playing. With a recent harmonica compilation, Hard Core Harp that also included Hummel, you might think that label head Andrew Galloway loves harp records and you’d be right. That Hummel now gets one all to himself is surely deserved. His illustrious career so far is documented at www.markhummel.com.

Correction:

In my last column I wrote that Terry Blersh has a day job as an accountant - not correct. He does help other musicians with their income tax returns but otherwise is a full time musician. In addition to his own shows, he is featured in several of Lance Anderson’s Revues, including the Last Waltz and Mad Dogs and Englishmen ones. He is currently arranging a Release Party for Play It All Day, check our club listings for that, you’ll want to be there.

-John Valenteyn


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Available October 26

On the heels of Eric Bibb’s Grammy nominated Migration Blues comes his most ambitious project to date, the 2-disc set Global Griot.

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“The Ice Queen is on Fire!” – Austin Chronicle

“...an exceptional modern blues album.”– All Music Guide

“Sue Foley is one of the baddest guitar slingers on the planet. She’s scary!” – Billy F Gibbons

Deluxe digital only edition featuring 3 previously unreleased bonus tracks

March 17 – Victoria, BC – Royal TheatreMarch 18 – Nanaimo, BC – Port TheatreMarch 19 – Nanaimo, BC – Port TheatreMarch 21 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum TheatreMarch 22 – Kamloops, BC – Sandman CentreMarch 23 – Prince George, BC – CN CentreMarch 25 – Kelowna, BC – Community TheatreMarch 27 – Calgary, AB – Southern JubileeMarch 28 – Edmonton, AB – Northern JubileeMarch 29 – Regina, SK – Casino ReginaMarch 30 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings TheatreApril 2 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community AuditoriumApril 4 – North Bay, ON – Capital TheatreApril 5 – Hamilton, ON – First Ontario Concert HallApril 6 – Toronto, ON – Sony CentreApril 8 – London, ON – RBC TheatreApril 9 – Peterborough, ON – Showplace TheatreApril 10 – Kingston, ON – Grand TheatreApril 12 – Quebec City, QC – Palais MontcalmApril 14 – Fredericton, NB – The PlayhouseApril 15 – Saint John, NB – Imperial TheatreApril 16 – Moncton, NB – Capitol TheatreApril 18 – Charlottetown, PEI – Confederation Centre of the ArtsApril 19 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

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Monday, October 1 Jordan John at Orbit Room, 10:00 PM, 580A College St, Toronto, 416-535-0613 Sebastian Agnello at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 PM, 154 Danforth , 416-469-0537 Tuesday, October 2 Sue Foley at Simcoe Rec Centre Arena, 7:00 PM, 182 South Dr, Simcoe, 519-426-8866 The Ernest Lee Band at Grossman’s Tav-ern, 8:00 PM, 379 Spadina Ave., Toronto, 416-977-7000 Wednesday, October 3 Heather Luckhart Blues Jam at 120 Diner, 6:00 PM, Toronto, 416-977-7000 Paul Reddick & Friends at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376 Steve Hill at Roxy Theatre, 7:30 PM, 251 9th St. East, Owen Sound, 519-371-2833 Thursday, October 4 Blackburn Brothers at Roxy Theatre, 7:00 PM, 251 9th St. East, Owen Sound, 519-371-2833 Jack de Keyzer Band at London Music Club, 8:30 PM, 470 Colborne St., London, 519-640-6996 Friday, October 5 Jennis at Waring House, 6:30 PM, 395 Sandy Hook Rd., Picton, 800-621-4956 Ken Yoshioka Trio at Hole in The Wall, 10:00 PM, 2867 Dundas W, Toronto, 647-350-3564 Meg & Co. (Bywater Blues) at The Local, 9:00 PM, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto , 416-535-6225 Saturday, October 6 Alastair Greene at Music by the Bay Live, 8:00 PM, 78 Church Street South, Ajax, 905-903-8661 Jennis at Waring House, 6:30 PM, 395 Sandy Hook Rd., Picton, 800-621-4956 Keith Hallett (East Coast) at Juke Joint (Glenfield Farms), 7:00 PM, 5495 25 Side Road, Acton, 519-276-8364 Keith Hallett and Jankowskii at The Juke Joint in Acton, 4:00 PM, 5495 25 Sideroad, Acton, 416-357-1500 Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Joel Johnson at Bar Upstairs, 2:30 PM, 16 Melbourne St. (Ball Hockey Complex), St. Catharines, 905-684-7688 x 4 Paul Reddick at RCHA Club , 9:00 PM, 193 Ontario St., Kingston, 613-542-8152 Peewee Ellis & Jason Wilson at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483 The Swingin’ Blackjacks at Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 9:30 PM, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-778-1804

Sunday, October 7 Big Groove w/ Jerome Godboo & Eric Schenkman at Blue Goose Tavern, 4:00 PM, 1 Blue Goose St., 416-255-2442 Danny Marks at Castro’s Lounge, 4:00 PM, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, 416-699-8272 Tom Wilson literary recital at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483 Tuesday, October 9 Dione Taylor, Jack de Keyzer, and Bywa-ter Blues "Road to Memphis" at Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave, 416-850-4579 Wednesday, October 10 Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears at Horseshoe Tavern, 9:00 PM, 370 Queen St. W, Toronto, 416-533-5483 Paul Reddick & Friends at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376 Thursday, October 11 Canal Bank Shuffle: Max Hillier, Eden Brent, Spear Shakers at Holy Rosary Hall, 7:00 PM, 35 Queen St.South, Thorold, 905-246-3615 Dan McKinnon at Poetry Jazz Café, 9:30 PM, 224 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, 905-246-3615 Sue Foley at Cadillac Lounge, 8:00 PM, 1296 Queen St W, Toronto, 416-876-2751 The Ramble w/ Shawn Kellerman at Moonshine Cafe, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655 Friday, October 12 Al Lerman at Sellers & Newell Speakeasy, 8:00 PM, 672 College St, Toronto, 647-778-6345 Canal Bank Shuffle: Chloe Watkinson, Tas Cru, Blackburn Brothers at Holy Rosary Hall, 7:00 PM, 35 Queen St.South, Thorold, 905-246-3615 Canal Bank Shuffle: Jerome Godboo, David Gogo at Moose & Goose, 8:30 PM, Thorold, 905-246-3615 Canal Bank Shuffle: Red Dirt Revela-tors, Spencer MacKenzie, Tommy Z at Club Capri, 7:00 PM, Thorold, 905-246-3615 Jack de Keyzer at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483 Sue Foley at Music by the Bay Live, 8:00 PM, 301 Watson Street West, Whitby, 905-903-8661 Saturday, October 13 Brian Blain’s Campfire Jam with special guest Jake Chisholm at Home Smith Bar - Old Mill, 7:30 PM, 21 Old Mill Rd, 416-236-2641

Canal Bank Shuffle: Mississippi Heat, David Gogo, Jack de Keyzer, Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys at Holy Rosary Hall, 5:00 PM, 35 Queen St.South, Thorold, 905-246-3615

Jennis at Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute, 7:30 PM, 2432 Queen Mary St, Mt. Pleasant (West of Peterborough), 705-749-3246 Sue Foley at Rhapsody Barrel Bar, 9:00 PM, 179 King St. W, Kitchener, 226-647-3996 The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Paul James at Bar Upstairs, 2:30 PM, 16 Melbourne St. (Ball Hockey Complex), St. Catharines, 905-684-7688 x 4 Sunday, October 14 Big Groove w/ Steve Marriner & Chris Caddell at Blue Goose Tavern, 4:00 PM, 1 Blue Goose St. (Royal York & Cavell), Toronto (Mimico), 416-255-2442 Fraser Melvin at Castro’s Lounge, 4:00 PM, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, 416-699-8272 Steve Hill at River Run Centre, 7:30 PM, 35 Woolwich, Guelph, 519-763-3000 Tuesday, October 16 Lloyd Spiegel (2 nights) at Sellers & Newell Speakeasy, 8:00 PM, 672 College St, Toronto, 647-778-6345 Matt Allen at The Oar , 6:00 PM, 530 Mus-koka Rd N , Gravenhurst, 705-687-8618 Wednesday, October 17 Lloyd Spiegel (Australia) at Aeolian, 8:00 PM, 795 Dundas E., London, 519-672-7950 Paul Reddick & Friends at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376

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Thursday, October 25 Southern Supper w/ Ragwax at Missis-sippi Queen Foods, 6:30 PM, 635 King Street East, Hamilton, 905-526-0909 Friday, October 26 Andre Bisson Band at Registry Theare, 8:00 PM, 122 Fredrick S, Kitchener, 905-741-1837 Downchild Blues Band at Sanderson Centre, 8:00 PM, 88 Dalhousie St, Brant-ford, 905-741-1837 Jerome Godboo Band at Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 9:00 PM, 926 Simcoe St. N. , Oshawa, 905-435-1111 Les Stroud at Music by the Bay Live, 8:00 PM, 78 Church Street South, Ajax, 905-903-8661 Paul James at Midland Cultural Centre, 7:00 PM, 333 King St., Midland, 705-527-4420 Saturday, October 27 Carlos del Junco at Old Church Theatre, 7:30 PM, 940 Bonisteel Rd, Trenton, 613-848-1411 Catl - Halloween Show at Dakota Tavern, 10:00 PM, 249 Ossington Ave, Toronto, 416-850-4579 Downchild Blues Band at Meaford Hall, 8:00 PM, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, 1-877-538-0463 Kellylee Evans & Amanda Martinez at Koerner Hall, 8:00 PM, Toronto, 1-877-538-0463

Matt Allen at Lake of Bays Brewery , 1:00 PM, 2681 Muskoka District Road 117, Baysville , 705-767-2313 Soulstack at Huntsville Legion, 8:00 PM, Veterans Way, Huntsville, 705-789-2972 Southern Supper w/ Big Rude Jake at Mississippi Queen Foods, 6:30 PM, 635 King Street East, Hamilton, 905-526-0909 The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Mike Branton at Bar Upstairs, 2:30 PM, 16 Melbourne St. (Ball Hockey Complex), St. Catharines , 905-684-7688 x 4 The Nightcrawlers at Landmark Pub , 9:00 PM, 198 Ontario St , Burks Falls, 705-382-2661 Sunday, October 28 Big Groove w/ Raoul Bhaneja & Darren Gallen at Blue Goose Tavern, 4:00 PM, 1 Blue Goose St. (Royal York & Cavell), Toronto (Mimico), 416-255-2442 Ken Yoshioka at Village Vinyl Emporium & Cafe, 2:00 PM, 2925 Lakeshore blvd west, Toronto, 416-809-6625 Wednesday, October 31 Paul Reddick & Friends at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376 Thursday, November 1 Ray Montford CD Release at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483

Thursday, October 18 Lloyd Spiegel (2 nights) at Sellers & Newell Speakeasy, 8:00 PM, 672 College St, Toronto, 647-778-6345 MonkeyJunk at Dominion Telegraph Building, 7:30 PM, 97 Grand River St N, Paris, 647-778-6345 Steve D’Angelo at Burdock Music Hall, 9:30 PM, 1184 Bloor St W, Toronto, 416-546-4033 Friday, October 19 Julian Fauth & Brian Blain at Senator Wine Bar, 9:00 PM, 249 Victoria St, Toron-to, 416-364-7517 Lloyd Spiegel at Old Church Theatre, 7:30 PM, 940 Bonisteel Road, Quinte West (Trenton), 613-848-1411 Matt Allen at Rod Gun & Barbers Parkdale , 10:00 PM, 1612 Queen St W , Toronto , 647-351-6969 MonkeyJunk at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483 Rob Quail & Kim Doolittle at Grossman’s Tavern, 10:00 PM, 379 Spadina, Toronto, 416-533-5483 Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar at Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn, 7:00 PM, 2 Bedford St, Westport, 1-888-COVEINN Saturday, October 20 Godboogie with Jerome Godboo at Timothy’s Pub, 9:00 PM, 344 Brownsline , Etobicoke , 416-201-9515

Jack de Keyzer at Stonewalls , 9:00 PM, 339 York Blvd. , Hamilton , 905-577-0808 Mike McDonald at Grossman’s Tavern, 10:00 PM, 379 Spadina, Toronto, 905-577-0808 Robert Davis w/Fraser Melvin at Inter Steer Tavern, 5:00 PM, 357 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, 416-588-8054 The Mighty Duck Blues Band w/ Chuck Jackson & Pat Carey at Bar Upstairs, 2:30 PM, 16 Melbourne St. (Ball Hockey Complex), St. Catharines, 905-684-7688x4 The Swingin’ Blackjacks at Ethel’s Lounge , 9:30 PM, 114 King St N, Waterloo , 519-725-2361 Tom Wilson literary recital at Waterford Old Town Hall, 7:30 PM, 76 Main St S, Waterford, 519-725-2361 Sunday, October 21 Big Groove w/ Robin Banks & Teddy Leonard at Blue Goose Tavern, 4:00 PM, 1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442 Doctor Nick and the Rollercoasters at Rex Hotel, 3:30 PM, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, 416-598-2475 Monday, October 22 Claude Bourbon at Sellers & Newell Speakeasy, 8:00 PM, 672 College St, Toronto, 647-778-6345 Wednesday, October 24 Paul Reddick & Friends at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 PM, 1376 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 647-748-1376


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Steve Strongman at Moonshine Cafe, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655 Vusi Mahlasela (South Africa) at Bluma Appel Theatre, 8:00 PM, 27 Front St E, Toronto, 905-844-2655 Friday, November 2 Chris Antonik & Ashley Belmer at Burdock Music Hall, 9:30 PM, 1184 Bloor St W, Toronto, 416-546-4033 Jennis at Artbar, 8:00 PM, 15 Colbourne St, Hamilton, 519-362-6600 Joe Bonamassa at Sony Centre, 8:00 PM, 1 Front St E, Toronto, 519-362-6600 Michael Schatte Band at London Music Club, 8:30 PM, 470 Colborne St., London, 519-640-6996 Mississippi Queen’s Bday w/ Sugar Brown at Mississippi Queen Foods, 6:30 PM, 635 King Street East, Hamilton, 905-526-0909 Saturday, November 3 Andre Bisson Band at Spice Factory, 7:30 PM, 121 Hughson Street N, Hamilton, 905-526-0909 Devin Cuddy Band at Music by the Bay Live, 8:00 PM, 301 Watson Street West, Whitby, 905-903-8661 FOG Blues and Brass at Bobby O’Brien’s, 9:00 PM, 125 King Street W, Kitchener, 519-743-5657 High South at Peter’s Muskoka, 8:00 PM, 830 Muskoka Rd S., Gravenhurst, 705-687-2117 Joe Bonamassa at Sony Centre, 8:00 PM, 1 Front St E, Toronto, 705-687-2117 Raoul & The Big Time at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toron-to, 416-533-5483

Sunday, November 4 Big Groove w/ Fraser Melvin & Jenie Thai at Blue Goose Tavern, 4:00 PM, 1 Blue Goose St. (Royal York & Cavell), Toronto (Mimico), 416-255-2442 Gospel Brunch at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483 Thursday, November 8 Jordan Officer at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:30 PM, 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, 416-533-5483 Meg & Co. (Bywater Blues) at The Local, 9:00 PM, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto , 416-535-6225 Friday, November 9 Johnny Max Band at Moonshine Cafe, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655 Rita Chiarelli & Thunderbay Symphony at Thunder Bay Auditorium, 7:30 PM, Thunder Bay, 905-844-2655 Saturday, November 10 Brian Blain’s Campfire Jam at Home Smith Bar - Old Mill, 7:30 PM, 21 Old Mill Rd, 416-236-2641

Cootes Paradise at Acoustic Blend Café, 8:00 PM, 86 Homewood Avenue, Hamilton, 416-565-9490 Sunday, November 11 Fraser/Daley at Castro’s Lounge, 4:00 PM, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, 416-699-8272

Tuesday, November 13 Lucinda Williams & Buick 6 Band at Danforth Music Hall, 7:00 PM, 416-699-8272 Wednesday, November 14 Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 10:00 PM, 379 Spadina, Toronto, 416-699-8272 Lucinda Williams & Buick 6 Band at Phoenix Concert Theatre, 7:00 PM, 416-699-8272 Thursday, November 15 Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes at The Local, 9:00 PM, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto , 416-535-6225 Friday, November 16 Andre Bisson Band at Moonshine Cafe, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655

Hogtown Allstars at Blues On The Rideau at The Cove Inn, 7:00 PM, 2 Bedford St, Westport, 1-888-COVEINN Saturday, November 17 Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes at Dakota Tavern, 10:00 PM, 249 Ossington Ave, Toronto, 416-850-4579 Carlos del Junco & The Blues Mongrels at River Run Centre, 7:30 PM, 35 Wool-wich, Guelph, 519-763-3000 Last Waltz at Peter’s Muskoka, 2:00 PM, 830 Muskoka Rd S., Gravenhurst, 705-687-2117 Rita Chiarelli at Aeolian, 8:00 PM, 795 Dundas Street East, London, 519-672-7950 Rootbone at Moonshine Cafe, 8:30 PM, 137 Kerr St., Oakville, 905-844-2655 Tuesday, November 20 Southern Supper w/ Chris Chambers at Mississippi Queen Foods, 6:30 PM, 635 King Street East, Hamilton, 905-526-0909

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West Coast guitarslinger David Gogo will be rocking the Holy Rosary Hall in Thorold on Saturday October 13 (5PM) at the Canal Bank Shuffle along with Mississippi Heat, Jack de Keyzer, and Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys. He will also be performing on Friday October 12 with Jerome Godboo at the Moose & Goose in Thorold (8:30 PM start). Photo by Nick Harding


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Concerts of NoteAlastair Greene - Music by the Bay Live - October 6 - Ajax, ONDione Taylor, Jack de Keyzer, and Bywater Blues Road to Memphis Competition - Dakota Tavern - October 9 Sue Foley - Music by the Bay Live - October 12 - Whitby , ONJack de Keyzer - Hugh's Room Live - October 12Lloyd Spiegel - Sellers & Newell Speakeasy, 8PM - October 16 & 18 (Aeolian Hall in London on Oct 17)MonkeyJunk - Hugh's Room Live - October 19Les Stroud - Music by the Bay Live - October 26 - Ajax, ONThe Fabulous Thunderbirds - Music by the Bay Live - November 30 - Uxbridge, ONJoe Bonamassa - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts - November 2 & 3

When and how did you start volunteering for TBS? As I’m not a musician, it’s likely that I was approached w h i l e b e a m i n g enthusiastically from a front row somewhere. Actually, I attended Brian Blain’s live-to-tape recording of his New Folk Blues album at Reba’s Cafe back in 2010, and we chatted then about possible involvement in Toronto Blues Society. Today I’m still volunteering and Brian’s still continuously re-working that album!

True thing, it’s the one he calls his “living album”.

My main task at TBS is to encourage artists and venues to input their listings. I then pick up slack by scouring for upcoming shows across Southern Ontario for our weekly news blast.

As audience members, we’re so accustomed to a smorgasbord of shows on our devices and hopefully it doesn’t make us indifferent. Remember the days of poring over the fine-print of weekly local rags for concert listings (and venues cringing when someone came to a cancelled gig, stating “You’re listed here as having a 2pm solo matinee” while waving newsprint? Yeah, I may have been waving that ad). For most, life’s busy, and genre-specific online listings are a resource that ups the chance we’ll get up and see live music.

Tell us about a treasured memory? Hmm, can I have a treasured M.O.? A decade back, my enthusiast friend and I would only see our favourite Toronto artists outside of Toronto. We’d be day-tripping all the time: Kitchener, Cobourg, Scugog, wherever. We became familiar with the Southern Ontario blues circuit and whether it was a rural church hall, Legion, restaurant with stage and dance floor or the town theatre, well, you’d really be witnessing a scene, and those I consider treasured memories. Other fans do the circuit, too... you begin to recognise faces!

Musicians are nuanced; you may luck out and catch a sweet acoustic version of their signature powerhouse tune if it suits the venue.

I don’t know who I admire more sometimes, the talent or the virtuous venue owners. Once, out in the west GTA, a venue owner opened the night by reading out a 1-Star review he received of his listening room (kinda like actors reading mean tweets). It seemed that an indignant guest had reported that while chatting over drinks at the bar, the owner approached their group asking that they be respectful of the musicians, or could choose to leave. Reading on, it seems the group decided they’d do just that, leave, declaring they’d never return to that establishment again. We laughed our heads off.

Most memorable TBS concert moment?

So, it must be a TBS event, eh? That’s a shameless plug, guys. I’d say one magical moment to be sure was Colin Linden at the 2016 Maple Blues Awards performing Rich In Love. The awards...jovial in general, then enters Colin under moody lighting and performs the achingly slow tune, his steel guitar twangs seemingly hang in the air, "Now I’m goin’ down down down to find some healing…” I didn’t even know what I was feeling. Awe, likely. Surely memorable (and surely the blues!).

Volunteer of the Month: Janet Alilovic


EVERY SATURDAY

Blue Goose Tavern 1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442 Toronto(Mimico) Whitey and the Roulettes (Every Sat)

Cadillac Lounge 416-536-7717 Danny Marks (Every Sat)

Carrigan Arms 2025 Upper Middle Rd 905-332-6131 Burlington The Sil Simone Band with guest (Every Sat)

Old Winery 2288 Niagara Stone Rd 905-468-8900 Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara Rhythm Section with guests (Every Sat)

Outrigger Tap & Table 2232 Queen St E 416-748-2232 Toronto Johnny Wright & Michael Fonfara (Every Sat)

5 West Brewpub 3600 Dundas St 905-315-8782 Burlington James Anthony Band (Every Sat aft.)

Reservoir Lounge 52 Wellington St E 416-955-0887 Toronto Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm (Every Sat)

Rex Hotel 416-598-2475 Sinners Choir (Every Sat)

EVERY SUNDAY

Abbey Arms Restaurant 481 North Service Rd W 905-825-1109 Oakville James Anthony Band (Every Sun 3:30-7pm)

Grossman’s Tavern 379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000 Toronto Sunday Night Jam with Bill Hedefine (Every Sun, drums and amp provided)

Roc ‘N Doc’s 105 Lakeshore Rd E 905-891-1754 Mississauga Chuck Jackson & The All Stars (Every Sun)

Wortley Roadhouse 190 Wortley Rd 519-438-5141 London Chris Murphy Band (Sunday set is 4-8:00pm)

EVERY MONDAY

Orbit Room 580A College St 416-535-0613 Toronto Jordan John

Skyline Restaurant 1426 Queen W 416-536-3682 Toronto The Skyliners (Every Mon)

EVERY TUESDAY

Brando’s on Market 135 Market St 519-720-6758 Brantford Open Jam with Chris Brown and Trevor Cobb (Every Tue)

Reservoir Lounge 416-955-0887 Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm

Rex Hotel 194 Queen St W 416-598-2475 Toronto Classic Rex Jazz Jam Hosted by Chris Gale

Sauce on Danforth 1376 Danforth 647-748-1376 Toronto Julian Fauth (Every Tue)

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Alleycatz Restaurant Lounge 2409 Yonge St 416-481-6865 Toronto Midtown Blues Jam hosted by Voodoo Walters (PWYC)

Sauce on Danforth, 1376 Danforth Ave, 647-748-1376 Paul Reddick & Friends

Inter Steer Tavern 361 Roncesvalles 416-604-3333 Toronto Fraser/Daley (Every Wed)

Lancaster Smokehouse, 574 Lancaster St W 519-743-4331 Kitchener Matt Weidinger

EVERY THURSDAY

Col. Mustard’s Pub & Deli 16925 Yonge St 905-895-6663 Newmarket Lou Moore plus guest (Every Thu)

N’Awlins Bar 299 King St. W 416-595-1958 Toronto Nothin’ But The Blues (Dynamic blues trio led by drummer Joe Bowden)

5 West Brewpub 905-315-8782 James Anthony Band (7-11pm)

EVERY FRIDAY

Senator Wine Bar 249 Victoria St, Toronto, 416-364-7517 Julian Fauth & guest

Lancaster Smokehouse 574 Lancaster St W 519-743-4331 Kitchener John McKinley Band

REPEATING

Get Ready!Voting for the Maple Blues Awards

begins November 1 at www.mapleblues.ca

Miss Emily October 1PeeWee Ellis & Jason Wilson October 6

Mad Dogs and Englishmen October 11Jack de Keyzer October 12

Monkey Junk October 19Raoul and the Big Time November 3

Jordan Officer November 8Morgan Davis November 21

Last Waltz November 24 / 25 Carlos del Junco December 1

Gospel Brunch December 9Danny Marks “Santa Has the Blues” December 13

Suzie Vinnick December 29Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley December 31

Jenie Thai Album Release w Special GuestsDala and Jane Siberry September 29