Submissions for 2024 TBS Talent Search are officially open

Each year, the Toronto Blues Society searches its undiscovered blues talent from across the region.

Six finalists are selected to perform at

The TD Toronto Jazz Festival

Must be available Sunday June 30, 2024

for a professional development package

including festival gigs, mentorship meetings, studio time, graphic design and much more!

Join the ranks of past winners

Bywater Call, Robin Banks, Sugar Brown, Sandra Bouza, Spencer Mackenzie

and so many more

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Deadline

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Toronto Blues Society is giving away

 a Pair of Tickets to

Dinner and a Song

Sandra Bouza & Broke Fuse

The Olde Stone Cottage Pub

3750 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON

Friday April 26th, 2024

To Enter: Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com

with "Sandra Broke Tix" as the subject line

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 

Wednesday April 24 Midnight

Winners will be notified on Thursday April 25

Dinner and a Song is thrilled to present Maple Blues Award nominees Sandra Bouza & Jay Moonah, Friday, April 26, 2024,

at the Olde Stone Cottage Pub.

Dinner on April 26 will begin at 5:30 in the pub, with the show starting at 7:30 upstairs in the loft. Concert seating is on a first come, first served basis. After checking in with Dinner and a Song at the entrance, patrons can reserve their concert seats

before sitting down to dinner.

Sandra Bouza was born in Toronto but spent her childhood flitting back and forth between Canada and Spain. Like Amy Winehouse and Adele, Sandra’s absorbed a lot from listening to the greats from the golden age of R and B, but like them, she has emerged with a style that is all her own. You can hear echoes of Etta James and Carla Thomas in Bouza’s powerful and highly nuanced phrasing. Gifted with a masterful sense of poise and control, few singers can inhabit a vocal like Bouza does.

In 2019 Sandra won the Toronto Blues Talent search and came second in the city’s prestigious Soul Slam. Her 2018 EP ‘Three Years,’ her 2018 EP, and first album ‘Falling Away from Me,’ (2020), put everyone on notice that Sandra Bouza was an artist to watch. Everything came together for Sandra during an artist’s residence on Halls Island where she wrote most of the material for her 2023 album, ’A Sound in the Dark.’ The album has been extraordinarily well received, and along with her dynamic live performances helped Sandra earn a Maple Blues Award nomination for New Artist of the Year.

Everyone who’s heard her sing knows that Sandra’s always been a powerful vocalist and a compelling songwriter, but with ‘A Sound in the Dark’, she has truly found her own voice, and the promise of her earlier work has come to full fruition.

Jay Moonah, aka Broke Fuse is a one-man band from Guildwood and needs little introduction. Jay has been very active in the Canadian music scene for more than 30 years and is a founding member of Dinner and a Song and the Scarborough Uke Jam.

As Broke Fuse, Jay has five releases: 'The Underground’ (2015), ‘Broke Down + Blue’ (2017), ‘Why Should I Be Blue?’ (2020) and ‘Rocket Ride’ (2021) and an instrumental ‘Splashdown’ (2022). All were extremely well received, garnering stellar reviews, international airplay, chart-topping success on the Roots Music Report Canadian Top 50, and a series of award nominations, including a Maple Blues Award nomination in the New Artist category.

In addition to Broke Fuse, Jay performs regularly as a member of Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band and Rockabilly Blue.

TICKETS: $60 for a two-course dinner and show (the $35 dinner portion of this payment includes the tax and tip on the food); available only at www.dinnerandasong.com. A limited number of show-only tickets are available at $30 each.

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Concerts of Note

Here are some great Blues concerts that are coming our way

Buddy Guy: Damn Right Encore! 

Massey Hall | Toronto | April 19 - Buy Tickets

Matt Weidinger 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | April 19 - Buy Tickets

Healey’s Jazz Wizards 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | April 20 - Buy Tickets

Julian Taylor w/ Tania Joy 

Aurora Cultural Centre | Aurora | April 27 - Buy Tickets

Big Dave McLean w/ Steve Marriner and Jimmy Bowskill 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 1 - Buy Tickets

Stephen Fearing Presented by Music by the Bay Live 

Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina | Whitby | May 3 - Buy Tickets

Miss Emily 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 3 - Buy Tickets

Morgan Davis 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 16 - Buy Tickets

Genius+Soul = The Music of Ray Charles 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 17 - Buy Tickets

Gary Clark Jr 

History | Toronto | May 26 & 27 - Buy Tickets

Paul James Band – Bob Dylan Tribute 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 30 - Buy Tickets

Tedeschi Trucks Band Deuces Wild 2024 with Margo Price

Budweiser Stage | Toronto | August 15 - Buy Tickets

PJ Harvey 

History | Toronto | September 26 - Buy Tickets

The Gary Kendall Trio featuring Teddy Leonard & Tyler Burgess at  Moonshine Cafe Friday, April 19 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville 

We post all the latest show announcements as soon as we get them at http://torontobluessociety.com/events/        

Wednesday, April 17

• Kiran Ahluwalia at Flato Markham Theatre, 8:00 pm, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, 905-305-7469  
• The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos at Inter Steer Tavern, 8:00 pm, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054  
• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 8:30 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  

Thursday, April 18

• Camilo Restrepo at Drom Taberna, 6:00 pm, 458 Queen St. W, Toronto  
• Erin McCallum Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 6:30 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• James Anthony w/ Ronnie Russell at The Firehall, 8:00 pm, 2390 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, (905) 827-4445  

Friday, April 19

• AinsworthDegrandis at Slabtown Cider, 5:00 pm, 4559 Concession Rd. 6, Uxbridge 
• Fraser/Daley at Castro’s Lounge, 5:30 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272  
• Alfie Smith at Mann’s Distillery, 6:00 pm, 581 West St., Brantford  
• Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 7:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636  
• (new date) Valentine’s Blues w/ Kenny Blues Boss Wayne and guests Danny Boy Phelan, Studebaker John, Brant Parker at Club 54, 7:30 pm, 3345 Harvester Rd., Burlington  
• The Gary Kendall Trio featuring Teddy Leonard & Tyler Burgess at  Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Buddy Guy: Damn Right Encore! at Massey Hall, 8:00 pm, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, 416-872-4255  
• Matt Weidinger at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto

Saturday, April 20 

• James Anthony Band w/ Mike Mckenna at Uptown Social, 1:30 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700 
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Carlos del Junco at  Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280  
• Blues at the Regency w/ Ronnie Douglas at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls 
• Paul James Band at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Gail Gunnis & the Dirty Roosters at  Goldenfield Brewery, 3:00 pm, 71 Sunrise Avenue, North York  
• Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues w/ Little Magic Sam Band at Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint, 5:00 pm, 4 Albert St., Langton, 226-397-1223  
• House Concert w/ Steve Marriner at  TreasureMollysMusic@gmail.com, 7:00 pm, Mimico, Toronto, 416 251 3878  
• Healey’s Jazz Wizards at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  
• Sandra Bouza at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Sugar Brown quartet at Grossman’s Tavern, 8:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• The Swingin’ Blackjacks at Noonan’s Irish Pub, 9:00 pm, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804  
• Grant Lyle and Brotherhood at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:30 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887  
• CATL w/ The Kewpie Dolls at Dakota Tavern, 10:00 pm, 249 Ossington Ave., Toronto  

Sunday, April 21

• Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guest Lance Anderson and the Hammond Organ at Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 2:00 pm, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill  
• Charlie A’Court – Solo at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 2:00 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• Blues For Soldiers w/ Steve Grisbrook at Brant Artillery Gunner’s Club, 2:00 pm, 115 Henry Street, Brantford, (519) 753-8128  
• James Anthony Band w/ Terry Chisholm at Plank Restobar, 2:00 pm, 18 Augusta St, Hamilton  
• Sunday Blues w/ Ken Yoshioka and Julian Fauth at Shacklands Brewing, 2:00 pm, 100 Symes Rd #101, Toronto, 416-763-2424  
• Shawn Kellerman CD release at Stonewalls Restaurant, 3:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  
• Chuck Jackson at Roc’n Docs, 4:00 pm, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754  
• Paul Reddick Blues at Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 5:30 pm, 194 Queen St W., Toronto  
• Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130 Monday, April 22
• Steve Marriner’s Local Electric at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder at Cameron House, 9:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Tuesday, April 23

• Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Colin James Blues Trio at John Saunders Centre Collingwood, 7:30 pm, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood  
• George Thorogood and the Destroyers at Centre In The Square, 8:00 pm, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener, (519) 578-1570  

Wednesday, April 24

• Ghost Town Blues Band at Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint, 7:00 pm, 4 Albert St., Langton, 226-397-1223  
• The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos at Inter Steer Tavern, 8:00 pm, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054  
• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 8:30 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• Jesse Whiteley at The Local, 9:00 pm, 396 Roncesvalles, Toronto  

Thursday, April 25

• Dylan Wickens & The Grand Naturals at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 6:30 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• James Anthony w/ Terry Chisholm at The Firehall, 8:00 pm, 2390 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, (905) 827-4445  
• Joe Nolan w/ Scott Nolan at  Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  
• Po Boy Jefferys at Cameron House, 8:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  
• Colin James Trio at Rose Theatre, 8:00 pm, , Brampton  

Friday, April 26

• Sandra Bouza and Broke Fuse at  Olde Stone Cottage Pub, 5:30 pm, 3750 Kingston Rd., Scarborough  
• Raoul and The Big Time at Old Mill – Jazz Lounge, 6:00 pm, 9 Old Mill Rd, Toronto  
• The Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Band at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Colin James Trio at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill  
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto  

Saturday, April 27

• James Anthony Band w/ Gail Gunnis at Uptown Social, 1:30 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700  
• Blues at the Regency w/ Dave Murphy at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls  
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Matt Allen at  Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280  
• Danny Marks at Castro’s Lounge, 5:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272  
• Carlos Del Junco and the Blues Mongrels at Harmony Centre Owen Sound, 7:00 pm, 890 4th Ave E., Owen Sound  
• Julian Taylor w/Tania Joy at  Aurora Cultural Centre, 7:30 pm, 89 Mosley St., Aurora  
• LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS at  The Regency Sports Academy, 7:30 pm, 8086 Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, 905-354-2340  
• Raoul and The Big Time at Base 31 Drill Hall, 7:30 pm, 26-343 County Road 22, Picton  
• Puslinch House of Blues at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Szabo & Strongman at Room 47 (ex Starlight Lounge), 8:00 pm, 47 King St N, Waterloo  
• Andre Bisson Band at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 8:00 pm, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough  
• Spencer Mackenzie Band w/ guest Brant Parker at Stonewalls Restaurant, 8:30 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887  
• Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Sunday, April 28

• Jimmy’s Juke Joint w/ host Jim Casson, guests Brooke Blackburn & Steve Pelletier at Peter Pipers Pubhouse, 2:00 pm, 111 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill  
• FOG Blues & Brass Band at  Back Alley Bar and Grill, 2:00 pm, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas  
• Blues For Soldiers w/ Joshua Arden Miller at Brant Artillery Gunner’s Club, 2:00 pm, 115 Henry Street, Brantford, (519) 753-8128  
• Toney “Wild T” Springer, Carlos Orlando, Murad Gunduz at Stonewalls Restaurant, 2:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  
• James Anthony Band w/ Gail Gunnis at Plank Restobar, 2:00 pm, 18 Augusta St, Hamilton  
• Swingin’ Blackjacks at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band at Black Swan Tavern, 4:00 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto  
• Chuck Jackson at Roc’n Docs, 4:00 pm, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754  
• Ghost Town Blues Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 5:00 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• Donnie Meeker at Timothy’s Pub, 5:00 pm, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515  
• Paul Reddick Blues at Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 5:30 pm, 194 Queen St W., Toronto  
• Rocky Verweel & Queen City Blues at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 7:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Frank Cosentino at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130

Be sure to visit http://torontobluessociety.com/events/

for the latest Live Blues listings

With a Toronto Blues Society membership, not only do you help support TBS and all the events we produce, you also receive these great benefits:

• 1st Class home delivery of our monthly Maple Blues Newsletter
• 20% discount on  Maple Blues Awards tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
• 20% discount on Women’s Blues Revue tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
• 10% off every purchase from the Dead Dog Records, Toronto (1209 Bloor St. West &  1696 Queen St. West)
• TBS voting rights
• Discount tickets to all TBS events (including TBS Workshops)
• Discounts on TBS merchandise purchases at TBS events
• Exclusive access to industry discounts, ticket giveaways, and more!