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!

Apply Now

Deadline

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Recomendations Welcome

Toronto Blues Society is giving away

2 Pairs of Tickets to

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

The Opera House

735 Queen Street East, Toronto

Sunday June 2, 2024

Doors Open: 7PM | Show Starts: 8:00PM | 19+

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

with "Kingfish Tix" as the subject line

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by

Thursday May 23 Midnight

Winners will be notified on Friday May 24 in the afternoon

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Concerts of Note

Here are some great Blues concerts that are coming our way

Morgan Davis w/ Alec Fraser

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

Blackburn Brothers 

John Saunders Centre | Collingwood | 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

The Escarpment Blues Society Launch Party

Ancaster Memorial Arts | Ancaster | May 28 - Buy Tickets

Paul James Band – Bob Dylan Tribute 

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

Shawn Kellerman 

John Saunders Centre | Collingwood | May 30 - Buy Tickets

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram w/ Grace Powers 

The Opera House | Toronto | June 2 - Buy Tickets

Alan Duffy Fundraiser 

The Redwood Theatre | Toronto | June 9 - Buy Tickets

Hogtown All Stars 

John Saunders Centre |Collingwood | June 20 - Buy Tickets

Junkhouse w/ Voodoo Pawn Shop 

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | June 22 - Buy Tickets

Mary Flower and Michael Jerome Brown

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | June 26 - Buy Tickets

Anthony Gomes 

El Mocambo | Toronto | June 29 - Buy Tickets

Lachy Doley

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

Natural Balance: Dave Mowat w/ friends from Alderville First Nations 

Westben Performing Arts | Campbellford | July 11 - Buy Tickets

Sonny Landreth / Sean Pinchin 

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | July 21 - Buy Tickets

Festivus w/ Spencer Mackenie, Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train, Voodoo Pawn Shop 

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | July 27 - Buy Tickets

Slash's SERPENT Festival

The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor | Windsor | July 27 - Buy Tickets

Slash's SERPENT Festival

Budweiser Stage | Toronto | July 28 - Buy Tickets

Tedeschi Trucks Band Deuces Wild 2024 with Margo Price

Budweiser Stage | Toronto | August 15 - Buy Tickets

Hogtown All Stars 

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | August 18 - Buy Tickets

Harry Manx

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | August 24 - Buy Tickets

Harry Manx 

Blues Holler | Uxbridge | August 25 - Buy Tickets

Chris Smither

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | September 5 - Buy Tickets

PJ Harvey 

History | Toronto | September 26 - Buy Tickets

In Spite of Ourselves: an evening of John Prine at The Westdale Theatre, Thursday, May 9 7:00 pm, 1014 King St W, Hamilton, 905 577 0074 

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

Wednesday, May 8

• Steve Strongman & Colin Lapsley w/ Lori Yates at Coach and Lantern, 8:00 pm, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822  
• Morgan Davis at  Deadleaf Distinguished Gentlemen, 8:00 pm, 42 Dundas St, Napanee, (343) 884-5355  
• 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, May 9

• Fraser/Daley at Castro’s Lounge, 6:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272  
• Morgan Davis at  Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 6:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636  
• In Spite of Ourselves: an evening of John Prine at  The Westdale Theatre, 7:00 pm, 1014 King St W, Hamilton, 905 577 0074  

Friday, May 10

• Morgan Davis at Upfront Cafe, 7:00 pm, 313 Front St., Belleville, 343 600-3313  
• David Rotundo (2 nights) at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 7:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636  
• Cheryl Lescom & Tucson Choir Boys at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Tyler Yarema at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 8:00 pm, 65 Hatt St., Dundas, (289) 238-9979  
• Matt Weidinger: The Music of Van Morrison at Gayety Theatre, 8:00 pm, 161 Hurontario St., Collingwood  
• 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  
• Fraser Melvin Blues Band at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Saturday, May 11

• Brant Parker Band with Mike Branton at Donnelly’s Pub, 2:30 pm, 54 Front St S, Thorold, (905) 227-1947  
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Jerome Godboo 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/ Joel Johnson at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls  
• Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters at  Goldenfield Brewery, 3:00 pm, 71 Sunrise Avenue, North York  
• David Rotundo (2 nights) at Blues at the Cove – The Cove Inn, 7:00 pm, 2 Bedford St, Westport, (613) 273-3636  
• Morgan Davis at Hotel Wolfe Island, 7:00 pm, 1237 County Rd 96, Wolfe Island, 613 305-2626  
• King Biscuit Boy Tribute: Steve Stongman & Brant Parker Band w/ Carlos del Junco at Leander Boat Club (formerly Bay City Music Hall), 8:00 pm, 50 Leander Dr, Hamilton 
• Rocky Verweel and Queen City Blues at  Drom Taberna, 8:30 pm, 458 Queen St. W, Toronto 
• Jesse Whiteley Trio at Noonan’s Irish Pub, 9:00 pm, 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON, 416 778 1804  

Sunday, May 12

• Mother’s Day Matinee & Buffet: Nicholas Campbell & The Two Meter Cheaters at Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint, 2:00 pm, 4 Albert St., Langton, 226-397-1223    
• Rick Taylor Band at  The Crystal Chandelier, 3:00 pm, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996  
• Paul Reddick and Kyle Ferguson w/ guests at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130  
• Richard Henderson Blues Combo at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 7:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469 

Monday, May 13

• Steve Marriner’s Local Electric at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  

Tuesday, May 14

• Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 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  

Wednesday, May 15

• Morgan Davis at Waring House, 6:30 pm, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton  
• 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  
• Fraser Melvin & Robert Davis at The Local, 9:00 pm, 396 Roncesvalles, Toronto  

Thursday, May 16

• Rick Robichaud Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 6:30 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• Blackburn Brothers at  John Saunders Centre, 7:30 pm, 80 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood  
• Steve Marriner at Bluebird Bar, 8:00 pm, 2072 Dundas W., Toronto  
• Morgan Davis at  Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  

Friday, May 17

• Alfie Smith at Mann’s Distillery, 6:00 pm, 581 West St., Brantford  
• Morgan Davis at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers at Revival 1863, 8:00 pm, 35 Armstrong Street, Orangeville, (519) 307-2100  
• Genius+Soul = The Music of Ray Charles 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, May 18

• Tim Bastmeyer at The Beaufort Pub, 1:00 pm, 173 Dundas Street East, Belleville  
• Blues at the Regency w/ Mark Stafford 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  
• The Johnny Max Band & The Weber Brothers at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 6:30 pm, 130 Navy St, Oakville, (905) 338-4161  
• Alfie Smith Trio at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Fraser Melvin & Robert Davis at Shakey’s Bar, 9:00 pm, 2255 Bloor Street West, Toronto, 4167675608  

Sunday, May 19

• Emily Burgess Band (matinee) at Moonshine Cafe, 2:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Joshua Miller and The Pappy Johns Band at Stonewalls Restaurant, 2:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  
• Rick Taylor Band at  The Crystal Chandelier, 3:00 pm, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, (905) 894-9996  
• Dr. Mike Daley presents: The Story of the Blues at Church of the Redeemer, 3:00 pm, 162 Bloor St. W., Toronto  
• Morgan Davis at Waring House, 6:30 pm, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton  
• Mike Sedgewick’s Blues Revue 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!