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February 2010 www.torontobluessociety.com Published by the To r o n t o Bl u e s So c i e t y since 1985 info@torontobluessociety.com Vol 26, No 2Photo: Dougal BichanSuzie Vinnick hosts the TBS Guitar Workshop at the Long & McQuadeBloor Street clinic room (upstairs) on Saturday, February 27thMaple Blues AwardsRIP Paul QuarringtonLoose Blues NewsTate's Vintage GalleryJohn’s Blues PicksEvent Listings & moreCANADIAN PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT #40011871

Andrew Galloway / Electro-FiBarry A. Edson LLBBeaches Jazz FestivalBrian David JohnstonBruce Hall / Grand River Blues SocietyDana R.ClarenceDelta Chelsea HotelDickenson GroupDoctor Terry KananaghDr. Scott PeakerEd Torres [SKYWORDS]Emerald Audio Resources LtdJames Doran / Choose theBlues ProductionsJoan M. HillJeffrey A. BarkinMichael Kalmar-The Old Mill InnUpcoming TBS EventsWHAT: TBS Guitar WorkshopWHERE: Long & McQuade Clinic Room,933 Bloor Street (upstairs), TorontoWHEN: Saturday, February 27th, 1-5 PMWHO: Suzie Vinnick (host) w/Brooke Blackburn,Alfie Smith, Terry BlershMuchas GraciasNew Members: Helen Kay,Stilleto Rose Photography/KimberlyMallett,Guthrie Insurance Brokers Ltd/Ryan Guthrie,James King & theJackhammer Blues Band,Linda Woolfenden,Renewing Members: Andre Freiheit,Thomas Hanes,Jay Gillespie,CynthiaForsberg,Ray Williams,Don Loney & Pauline Nault,Jon Arnold,Jim Whaley,ScottMacKenzie,Blake Frazer,Brian Soltau,Tom Jardin,Psychedome Studios/WilliamA. Miller,Jennifer and Andrew Kempa,Sam Coglan,Sarah Calvert,FrankBelanger,Bruce Griffin,Many thanks to Maple Blues Award volunteers Zoe Chilco, Lucie Dufaultand Geoff Virog as well as Pat Pitt, Susie Beamish and Grace for their help withnewsletter distribution.Larry Kurtz / OrangevilleBlues and Jazz FestivalLarry and Barbara LargeLavigne TavernLinus Entertainmement/TrueNorth RecordsLimestone City Blues FestivalLong & McQuadeLou Dawg's SouthernSandwichesMichael MaloneLori MurrayMyron J. WolfeNorthernBlues MusicPalais Royale/SockmanPete Otis MusicPeter “SAB” SabourinPICCILINOPorquis Blues SocietyPsychedome Studios/WilliamA. MillerWayne "Son" Roberts (SonRoberts Band)Ross RobinsonCathy SedlmaierPeter SidgwickSaturday Night BluesSilver Dollar RoomSky Restaurant & CocktailLoungeStony Plain RecordsWilson Music ServicesTo r o n to Blues Society910 Queen St. W. Ste. B04Toronto, Canada M6J 1G6Tel (416) 538-3885Toll-free 1-866-871-9457Email: info@torontobluessociety.comWebsite: www.torontobluessociety.comMapleBlues is published monthly by the TorontoBlues Society ISSN 0827-05972010 BOARD OF DIRECTORSDerek Andrews (President), Jon Arnold(Executive), Lucie Dufault, Sharon Evans,Sarah French, Shar Grace, Michael Malone(Treasurer), Ed Parsons (Executive), NormanRobinson, Paul Sanderson, Mike Smith(Executive), John Valenteyn (Executive),Musicians Advisory Council: Lance Anderson,Brian Blain, Gary Kendall, Al Lerman, LilySazz, Mark Stafford, Suzie Vinnick, RickZolkowerExecutive Committee: Derek Andrews,Jon Arnold, Michael Malone, Ed Parsons,Mike Smith, John ValenteynVolunteer Committee: Ed Parsons,Sharon EvansMembership Services Coordinator:Rick BattistonOffice and Event Coordinator:Tim Des IsletsGrants Officer: Barbara IsherwoodSponsorship Coordinator: Dougal BichanWebmistress: Lily SazzPublisher/Editor-in-Chief: Derek AndrewsManaging Editor: Brian BlainContributing Editors: John Valenteyn,Lily Sazz, Gary TateDistribution: Ed Parsons, Mike SmithAdvertising: Dougal & Co.Tel 416-645-0295email tbsads@dougalco.comPrinting: UCC Press (416) 545-0277The Toronto Blues Society gratefully acknowledges thefinancial support of the following agenciesThe Toronto Blues Society is a member ofMinistry of CultureThe Toronto Blues Society is committed to the principles of the Personal Protection and ElectronicDocuments Act (PIPEDA) in safeguarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.CANADIAN PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT #40011871Return undeliverable Canadian Addresses to:Toronto Blues Society, 910 Queen St. W. Ste. B04, Toronto, Canada M6J 1G6Email: info@torontobluessociety.comCultural Careers Council Ontario and HumanResources Development Canada2 MapleBlues February 2010

2009 Maple Blues Awards,January 18th, 2010is, naturally, the music but there’s a truesense of fellowship that follows the progressof this relatively tiny industry each year, aswe all wish the best to those who tirelesslyplay – and live – the blues. It’s a relativelysmall club, but it’s clearly one built upon thecommon embrace of its membership.There’s no denying the sense of family that“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable”.– Kenyan ProverbBrotherhood. It’s an oft-used sentimentthat’s thrown around so often these days, itsmeaning somewhatd i m i n i s h e d .H o w e v e r , a ssome 700+ bluesaficionados foundout at Toronto’s 13thMaple Blues Awards,an overriding senseof family was everpresent– from the geneticallyconnectedbody of winners tothe fraternity that, despite itsdecidedly posh surroundings, have never feltso close. There are many reasons for this. Ofcourse, times are tough – and we’re all sickof hearing it. What binds this group togetherthe MBA’s foster each year, with its focus onreinforcing an entire country’s worth of bluestalent. Once each year, geography binds uscont’d on page 4MapleBlues February 2010 3

MAPLE BLUES AWARDS cont’d from p 3together rather than keeps us apart. It’s agroup hug of the best order and this yearespecially, in light of cutbacks and industryshrinkage (as alluded to by presenter ChuckJackson), the hug was beyond therapeutic.Not quite brothers, but similar indemeanor, hosts David Gogo and DannyMarks did a more than entertaining job ofkeeping things rolling, ad-libbing their waythrough the program. Danny had, indeed,met his match in the equally fun-lovingGogo, who anteed up admirably with eachanimated detour from the script, providingan extra element of audience delight. Butthe spotlight was clearly on the winners,attractively framed by the stunninglybeautiful architecture of Koerner Hall’slush, wooden interior. Yes, the MBAs werea landslide for Ottawa’s MonkeyJunk with5 significant wins (Entertainer, Electric Act,Male Vocalist, Harmonica, Guitarist) but theband is beloved based on the heritage of itsmembers – hardly an overnight success andvery much a hard-working product born ofthe Canadian blues scene. And as someonerelatively new and fresh is ushered intothe fold, Jeff Healey – one of the pillars ofour blues community – was posthumouslyhonoured with Recording of the Year. Songsfrom the Road producer, Alec Fraser, wasthe ultimate recipient of this award on Jeff’sbehalf, having just survived a potentiallydisastrous illness. Who better to bask in thisglory with an acceptance speechto be long-remembered by all inattendance? In sickness and inhealth, as it goes, Fraser wenton to win Bassist of theYear – deservedly so.Just as the host band,The Maple BluesBand, has become amuch-loved stapleof the Toronto BluesSociety’s nationalblues awards, it wasequally fitting to hearshowcases from someof the country’s best musicians:Harry Manx, the Twisters, Clioand Paul Reddick, each turningin spectacular performanceswhile representing considerablerange in their individualtreatments of the genre.The theme of family wasagain driven home in thechoice of thisyear’s BluesWith A Feelingr e c i p i e n t –Chris Whiteley,ably presentedto him by hisbrother, Ken,and real-lifepartner, DianaBraithwaite. Chris and Dianaalso took home Songwritersof the Year awards as Chrisscooped up Horn Player, foradded icing for the cake.The community continuedto embrace long-time artistsalongside up-and-comers – from popularfavourites like Bucky Berger (Drummer),Suzie Vinnick (Female Vocalist) andMichael Fonfara (Keyboard) to NewArtist of the Year winners, the Blackburns,themselves the epitome of a family band.Following in the fine, funky footsteps oftheir popular father, Bobby Dean, thisclose-knit association of brothers arereaping the just rewards of the aptly-namedBrotherhood, a labour of love which speaksvolumes about their experience on bothsides of the music business. The selectionof Ed Torres as Blues Booster of the Yearmarks a significant moment in our bluescommunity. Both Ed and brother Frank haveworked above and beyond the call towardsestablishing Canada’s only all blues radiostation, 101.9 DAWG FM, launching June1st. This will provide a national communityof die-hard fans with a monumental meansof championing a distinctly Canadian bluesvoice on the world stage. As the parade ofwinners took their place on stage to performtogether to the delight of a rapt audience,it was obvious that this had been a year toremember – an uncommon celebration ofsimilarities and differences, fused togetherby a common love for the music: whereit’s been and where it’s going next. TheAfterparty in the lobby, featuring the musicof MonkeyJunk and a chance to schmoozeand mingle, provided an opportunity to revelin a year of very real accomplishments anda chance for everyone to place the events ofthe evening into a more personal context.- Story and photos by Eric Thom4 MapleBlues February 2010

Congratulations to theMaple Blues Award WinnersEntertainerMonkey JunkElectric ActMonkey JunkAcoustic ActHarry ManxMale VocalistSteve MarrinerFemale VocalistSuzie VinnickNew ArtistBlackburnRecordingJeff Healey – SongsFromThe RoadProducer – AlecFraserInternationalTaj MahalGuitaristTony DHarmonica PlayerSteve MarrinerPiano/KeyboardMichael FonfaraHorn PlayerChris WhiteleyDrummerBucky BergerBassistAlec FraserSongwriterChris Whiteley &Diana BraithwaiteBlues BoosterEd TorresBlues With A FeelingChris Whiteley...and Thank You to our SponsorsMinistry of CultureMapleBlues February 2010 5

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TBS @ IBC: Beale Street felt like BloorStreet at the annual International Blues Challengein January with the number of Canadiansperforming, working, and visiting this year. TheToronto Blues Society sponsored Scott McCordand the Bonafide Truth and Alfie Smith toperform in the four day blues-off which attractedover 200 bands from 40 countries. Both Scottand Alfie were blown away by the musicianshipand sense of community throughout the weekand needless to say, attracted a large amount ofattention to their music.Scott initiated his two-month old daughter,Maya, to the blues by bringing her to Memphisand, alongside his wife Kelsey, walked her upand down Beale Street taking in the sounds of theblues and the history of the music. Julian Fauth,Harrison Kennedy, The Twisters, Blackburn,Jesse Green, are just a few of the Canadians whoperformed at the IBC but it was New Brunswick'sMatt Andersen who did Canada proud by winningthe Solo Act Challenge. IBC veterans JohnnyMax and Monkey Junk's multiple Maple BluesAward winner Steve Marriner both attended thisyear and provided a huge support system for allthe Canadian bands performing.Toronto's Richard Flohil was the KeynoteSpeaker and his speech became the tone of theweekend. He strongly urged musicians to movethe blues forward and to start taking this music innew directions. Without better songs and takingthis passion seriously, the blues will maintain alevel of mediocrity in the public eye. That evening,every musician who attended Flohil's speechplayed harder and with an eager eye to the futurethan any other night of the Challenge. Hopefullyeveryone who attended the IBC in Memphis tookin some of that energy and are ready to take theblues in new directions during 2010.The Rita Report: Rita Chiarelli writes fromher western tour that the all new original CDthat she's been writing and recording for the lastwhile is done. Rita says: "Sweet Paradise takesyou on the bluesy swampy ride I call `my life."She's playing March 6th at the Oakville Centrefor the Performing Arts which may or may-notbe her "official" CD launch but which will featureall the new material. Watch for more dates to beannounced soon. CBC radio will be taping herFort McLeod concert.for airing on Canada Liveand Saturday Night Blues.Happy Birthday Hwy 61: Congratulations toHighway 61 Southern BBQ on Bayview Avenue,celebrating their one year anniversary on February25th. At a time when many live music venuesare disappearing off the map, it is encouragingPaul Quarrington's brave battle with cancer is over!He passed peacefully at home in Toronto surrounded by friends and family inthe early hours of January 21, 2010.It is comforting to know that he didn't suffer; he was calm and quiet holdinghands with those who were closest to him. His last few days saw a rapid declinein his ability to breathe.Quarrington, an author, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker, composer andmusician who penned the critically acclaimed novel "Whale Music," was 56.He won Canada's prestigious Governor General's Literary Award in 1989 for"Whale Music," which told the tale of a Brian Wilson like Rock and Roll recluse.He also wrote several other books including "King Leary," "The Ravine" and"Galveston".Hard at work since his original diagnosis of Stage 4 Lung Cancer in May 2009,he dedicated himself to his last artistic projects that over his last week saw him doingfinal edits with his book publisher and in the studio completing recordings.He had completed his first solo CD release and another album with his band thePorkbelly Futures, both of which will appear through Cordova Bay Records anddistributed by Fontana North/Universal in Canada. His completed memoir, "CigarBox Banjo" will be released in Canada May 15th, 2010 by Greystone Books and adocumentary film about the artist is nearing completion. "Are You Ready, a songwritten by Paul Quarrington and long-time friends Martin Worthy and Dan Hilland recorded by Matthew McCauley and Fred Mollin featuring vocals by Pauland Dan, will be expedited for digital and radio release very soon.Contributions to the recently established Quarrington Arts Society are welcome.The Society was created to reward and support Canadian artists who excel inmultiple artistic disciplines -- much in the way Quarrington himself has donethroughout his 40 year career.Quarrington leaves behind two children, Carson and Flannery.cont’d on page 9MapleBlues February 2010 7

to find one that started out promoting live bluesand continues to bring in the crowds with liveblues four nights a week (it doesn't hurt that theirribs took first place in a recent newspaper poll).To celebrate, partners Ken, Kerry and Matt willfeature music every night on the last week inFebruary starting with Steve Grisbrook andSteve Goldberger and special guests on Mondaythe 22nd, an "invitational" edition of ColorblindBrian's (usually open) Campfire on Tuesdaythe 23rd, Fathead's Al Lerman on Wednesday,February 24th, Dylan Wickens and the LittleNaturals on the 25th and (with guest Jack deKeyzer) on the 26th. and a big blow-out onSaturday night. There will be CD give-aways,drink specials and (of course) a birthday cake!Feb.6-9pmAinikeCD Release (Afro Funk)w/ Eric St.Laurent & DJ General EclecticFeb.13-8pm2nd Annual Mardi Gras PartyLoco ZydecoSpecial menu by Mississippi Queen Foodsdoors 6pm www.ticketpro.caFeb.20-8pmCarlos del Junco& The Blues MongrelsMar.6- 8pm"Blues Double Bill"ShawnKellermanBandErinMcCallumComing Soon: Swamperella, Steve Strongman, The RizdalesDinner reservations available for all shows, doors at 6pm,more info thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com486 Spadina Ave 416-763-9139www.silverdollarroom.comThere's no rest for Al Lerman following Fathead'sCD release, February 7 at Hugh's Room (see John'sBlues Picks for review). He'll be doing his solothang at Highway 61 BBQ on February 24, duringWinterfolk on February 12 (Dora Keogh) and 14(Black Swan) and with Alec Fraser at the MoonshineCafe in Oakville on February 13.Winterfolk VIII, takes place February 12,13, 14, 15 and includes a healthy dose of bluesincluding Al Lerman, Alfie Smith, DannyMarks, Julian Fauth, Michael Jerome Browne,Mose Scarlett, Mr Rick & Biscuits, NoahZacharin, Nonie Crete, Suzie Vinnick andBrian Blain. Like previous years, the festival willbe held at 7 venues in the Danforth & Broadviewarea, with a combination of free and ticketedstages. This year the festival has added an extra dayadding programming to Family Day, a statutoryholiday in Ontario. For schedule and details go towww.winterfolk.comCongratulations Cobras: The Cobra Kingshave been awarded Toronto Exclusive Magazine's2009 Adult Contemporary Album of The Year fortheir debut CD Cobra Kings & also the 2009 AdultContemporary Song of The Year for "Once in aLifetime". visit their website at www.cobrakings.com and download your favorite Cobra Kings'songs in mp3 format at www.cdbaby.com/cd/cobrakingsMusicians Take Note: Don Vail is startinga new Blues radio show, which will air on 104.9the Beach in Goderich Mon-Thurs 9-Mid. Heis gathering CanCon blues cuts to play so if youwould like a spin send MP3's (no larger than 6meg) to dvail@bayshorebroadcasting.caCanadian Music Week: Canadian MusicFest also known as Canadian Music Week andThe Silver Dollar Room will collaborate on ablues showcase during the independent musicfestival. The Blues Showcase will take place onSaturday March 13th and will focus on presentingindependent blues artists who have applied to thefestival. Interested blues musicians who haven`tapplied but would like to be considered for thisshowcase can get in touch at thesilverdollarroom@hotmail.com www.canadianmusicfest.com ormyspace.com/canadianmusicfest "Rotary Blues: Mike “Shrimp Daddy”Reid and the Sharp Shooters with DanDufour and other surprise guests will be partof “Beat the February Blues" night February20 at Hooter’s in Hamilton. Tickets are $10 withproceeds to The Rotary Club of Hamilton-EastWentworth. Rotary Clubs funds many local effortsin the community as well as international projectsincluding assistance to Haiti. For more informationcontact Rosie Fleischer at 1-866-929-2441 oremail rosie@fabca.caHelpin' Out: The Victoria Times Colonistreports that two BC musicians who recorded themusic of a homeless blues singer so he could helpsupport himself by selling the CDs have finallyfound the man, two weeks after they startedsearching for him. Kevan Carlsen and BradTasker started looking for the blues busker — whogoes by the name of Black Velvet but whose realname is Michael Thompson — Dec. 22, hopingto surprise him with the finished product. Nearlyevery night for two weeks, Carlsen and Taskerdrove around looking for Black Velvet, stakingout the Sticky Wicket and other local haunts tono avail. “We knew that we’d find him eventuallyand that it would be glorious when we did,” saidCarlsen, who spent much of last year recordingand mixing a CD of Black Velvet’s music. “It wasa long, hard search.” It turned out that Thompson’sguitar had been stolen — something Carlsensaid happens to him all too frequently — so hewasn’t out playing. On Sunday night, after beingtold about a Times Colonist story documentingtheir search, Thompson knocked on the door ofSupporting independent artists since 1999.www.cordovabay.com8 MapleBlues February 2010

DAWG-FM's Ed Torres was presented the "Blues Booster" award in recognition of his tireless efforts to launchwhat was to be Canada’s only all blues station based in Ottawa and Gatineau, DAWG FM was licenced by theCRTC in August 2008, only to have the licence sent back for reconsideration. Torres was instrumental in launchingan exhaustive and expensive year-long campaign to have the licence upheld and to pave the way for all Bluesradio formats across Canada. Torres thanked his brother and business partner Frank along with his wife Katewho dragged him out to every blues concert she could find. He also thanked his business partner Todd Bernardand the late Al Kirkaldy who supported the venture right to his final day, including appearing on one of DAWGFM’s presentation panels in front of the CRTC. “…we will light the flame thrower in June,” said Torres of theplanned DAWG FM launch date. Photo by Dougal BichanCarlsen’s View Royal home. “He said, ‘Surprise,’”Carlsen recalled yesterday. “I said, ‘Wow you’relike a ghost man. It was impossible to find you.’” Carlsen gave the musician 40 copies of the CDand a portable CD player, while fellow musicianTrevor Brown gave Thompson a new acousticguitar. Carlsen and Thompson immediately wentdowntown and started playing together, with theCDs front and centre. “Everyone was saying,‘Wow, you have an album? I’ve been waitingyears for this,’ ” Carlsen said. Thompson hasbeen playing music on the streets of Victoria forthe last 20 years and Carlsen said local musiciansand blues aficionados have come to view him asan institution. That night alone, they sold about15 copies for $10 each, although a few peopleinsisted on giving Thompson $20. Carlsen hassold about 15 copies, and three music stores — theTurntable in Fan Tan Alley, Lyle’s Place on YatesStreet and Alloy Music in Langford — are alsoselling the CD. Carlsen takes whatever it coststo print the CDs and the rest goes to Thompson,who has found a place to live for the cold monthof January. “The sales from the CDs are helpinghim pay for that,” he said. Carlsen said he will keepproducing more CDs so Thompson can continueto make money off his throaty lyrics and powerfulguitar. Thompson did not want to be interviewedfor the article, saying he wanted to let Carlsen takethe spotlight. “He is very excited about the CDs,”Carlsen said. “He went as far as to say heavensent us to him.”- Tim Des Islets, Brian BlainTate’s VintageGalleryHere's another in our ongoing series ofrevealing portraits of relatively obscure artistswho dared to be different by Blues aficionado/reporter Gary Tate who also broadcasts an oldtimeCountry show, Howdy Neighbor Howdy,every Saturday 12 noon - 1 pm & Wednesday 6-7pm at www.whistleradio.com . Gary welcomesyour feedback at gmtgt@yahoo.comSlim Harpo:His career wasa quirky one,advancingspasmodicallywhile onlycatching fireafter SlimHarpo hadreached 40.“Baby ScratchM y B a c k ”from 1966 didthe trick. Its funky groove and sly lyrics provedirresistible, ensuring it stayed atop the charts formonths.James Moore had come up the hard way,working house parties and juke joints in the Cajuncountry surrounding Baton Rouge. Under thename Harmonica Slim he also backed Lightnin’Slim on harmonica prior to getting re-dubbedSlim Harpo.His first Excello 45 from 1957, “I’m A KingBee” b/w “Got Love If You Want It” barely gotnoticed, however both sides dripped with suchsexual bravado they piqued the attention of suchlater British bands as the Rolling Stones andYardbirds. Both sides are now considered bluesstandards.The melancholic waltz “Rainin’ In My Heart”made Top 40 in 1961, becoming Excello’s bestseller to date. It didn’t hurt that Harpo’s nasalmonotone fooled many listeners into thinking hewas a white country hick, and not a bluesman. Aroyalty dispute, however, delayed the follow-up45, thus dampening critical momentum.In 1967 Harpo devised an unbeatable formula:to shake away your blues with “Shake Your Hips”.With two solid hits under his belt, his star becameascendant.His first European tour was about to getunderway in 1970 when he was felled by a heartattack/ Shortly after, his last album was issued withan appropriate title “He Knew The Blues”.While blues purists often derided his eagernessto pursue commercial advantage, it’s now evidentthat Slim Harpo’s versatility helped lay thefoundation of the modern bluesman.- Gary TateMapleBlues February 2010 9

Illustration by Nathaniel Mesnersong par excellence, complete with poundingdrums and comic vocals. It should fill a dance floorevery time. The main program ends with a tenderballad, “Don’t Leave Me Tonight” before a bonustrack ends the disc. It’s a song they’ve performedlive for a while but never recorded: JackieWilson’s “Lonely Teardrops” - an excellent wayto end a generous program. The CD Release Partyis at Hugh’s Room on February 7 th . Showtime isat 8:30, be there.young fans filling the Dakota Tavern for everyshow are being introduced to music that’s goingon one hundred years old. Even the album title isa line from a Carter Family song. The acousticnumbers aside, the five songs from Detroit aremuch better recorded and have more impact asa result. It’s a pity that “Oh Death” wasn’t one ofthem. Maybe it was tried there but the version herecouldn’t be bettered. Instead we can be happy with“Church On Time” & “Working Man’s Soul”,two originals that can safely be called scorchingdelta blues. Get yourself to the Dakota for a showand listen to the LP, it does sound much better.Electro-Fi Records has come on board as well,making the album available in stores and as adigital download at www.electrofi.com. It is alsoavailable through iTunes.Fathead Where’s The Blues Taking MeElectro-Fi/Outside MusicNew producer Lance Anderson has managedto both strip down the sound and highlight eachinstrument, giving the patented Fathead sound abrand new sheen. Al Lerman & Omar Tunnochhave also outdone themselves in writing the newsongs. Fathead like to describe their sound asincluding straight up blues, R&B, 50’s framedRock & Roll, Funk, Gospel and even somecabaret Soul/Blues. They’ve come up withsomething under each heading for this outing butit sure is vintage Fathead. Teddy Leonard hasreturned on guitar since Building Full Of Bluesand MBA winner Bucky Berger has taken overthe drum chair joining Lerman, John Mays &Tunnoch. Darren Poole is on guitar on one trackand Lance Anderson adds keyboards as well toround out the personnel. “Shame On Ya” is anear-catching set opener - a Jimmy Reed-styledshuffle, right down to the harp solo, we’re off to afine start. The title song slows it down just a little,with an introspective look at life. “Red MapleRoad” is billed in the press kit as about mortalitybut you needn’t worry - both these songs arevintage Fathead blues. “Lay It On The Line” is amagnificent slow blues. The couple of exceptionsinvolve songs of a more political nature. “CarryOn” & “Freedom Day” seem to stray a little toofar from what we’ve come to expect in terms ofsound but it’s certainly not difficult to agree withthe lyrics. These might be the ‘cabaret Soul/Blues’.“Easy Going Man” returns to form and “HarpSauce” is a funky instrumental. “Trouble In TheWorld No More” returns to a political theme butwith music much closer to what we’ve come toexpect and, I think, more successful because ofthat. “Big City Blues” adds a little reggae to themix, to great effect. “The Boogieman” is a partyCatl With the Lord for cowards you will find noplace Folk Brand/Electro-Fi/Outside MusicWith winning our Talent Search and makingthe cover of Now Magazine, Catl has certainlymade a splash. Their new album, also an LPprimarily, with a CD included, finally showcasesthe lineup that won the Talent Search. Sarah K(Kirkpatrick) was added after the first albumappeared early last year. Her contributions onkeyboards, co-vocals & percussion have addedconsiderably to their profile. The original lineupwas Catl (Jamie Fleming) on guitar & vocalsand Johnny LaRue on drums, giving them anobvious connection to such duos as the WhiteStripes or the Black Keys. Catl is more interestedin older forms of Delta blues than either of thoseand Sarah K’s addition moves them even furtherfrom that sound. They did however like the waythose early White Stripes albums were recordedand part of the new LP was recorded in Detroit,at Jim Diamond’s studio, where the early Stripesalbums were done. As with many early blues, thesongs here are built on drones, with Catl & SarahK each singing, not always in unison. There arethree acoustic songs, the rest electric. Eight of theten are original with “Goin’ Home” written byLightning Slim and “Oh Death” by CharleyPatton. Many will simply dismiss this music aspunk, which admittedly is where these musicianscame from but I think if you do that, you’ll missa lot. They’ve listened carefully and, volumenotwithstanding, much of their music has moreblues spirit and energy than many other recordingsthat are more accepted. Indeed, “Call Her Name”and “A Sun’s Grave” are gorgeous acoustic blues.“Oh Death” is a major performance and theMendelson Joe Live At Sixty-Five Old BoldMostly a visual artist since the breakup ofMcKenna Mendelson Mainline all those yearsago, he has put out the occasional collection ofsongs to show us that he has no intention of ceasingto be a curmudgeon. Recorded in Huntsville, notfar from his home in Emsdale, live off the floor,with his guitar and his foot for accompaniment, hetackles the issues he feels strongly about. Many ofthese topics don’t have much to do with the songtitle (“I’m A Folkie”) and many of them don’tconform to regular song structures but most ofyou already know that. A prime topic this timeis female companionship (“I’m Fussy”, “TheKiss Tells All” & “Dance With Joe”). The musicindustry takes a hit in “They Will Take YourPants”, society in general in “Going ThroughThe Motions” & “Some Dumb Machine”. “TheCanada Song” is surprisingly patriotic, with townsnicely name checked. Add in some personalcommentary and you’ve just enjoyed a delightfulforty minutes. A bonus track includes snippetsof the spoken introductions not used in the mainprogram. There are two new paintings here too,the cover and a landscape for your enjoyment.He’s not touring so you can get this one, and theothers, at www.mendelsonjoe.com.10 MapleBlues February 2010

Mike “Shrimp Daddy” Reid Messin’ WithMy System BeefySteve Marriner sure keeps himself busy. Heco-wrote, played on & produced this CD withShrimp Daddy, helping to make this harp man’ssecond CD a major step forward. Matt Sobb isonboard as well and if you think this might give ita Monkey Junk feel, you’d be right. Fortunatelythere’s a lot of room in the Chicago Blues tentand Shrimp Daddy’s forceful vocals ensure thatit remains his album. The songs Shrimp Daddywrote with Marriner are the strongest ingredientsin this mix, with more fresh ideas than might havebeen expected in this genre. Musically as wellthere’s a freshness to these songs that’ll keep it inyour player for some time.Mike Branton’s lead guitar rounds out theband, with Marriner on bass for the basic quartet.Marriner adds guitar or keyboards as needed.“Messin’ With My System” is a fine choice as thealbum title, a fast Little Walter-style romp thatfairly jumps from the speakers. “Rollin’ Nickels(for bread)” was a highlight of “Blowin’ BigBlues” but its re-write here puts it into a differentleague altogether - a very effective slow blues onhard times. The one non-original is hardly overworkedbut perhaps it should be. Jerry McCain’s“Next Door Neighbour”, an Excello single fromthe late ‘50’s, is a humourous description ofdomestic life that’s perfectly delivered. “I Don’tBelong” moves us into soul territory and ShrimpDaddy carries it off very well. My one reservationwith this CD is that a couple of the songs bringviolence rather close to the surface, so close thatit might make some listeners uncomfortable. Thatreservation in mind, this is one excellent disc.He sings in “Rollin’ Nickels” that he hopes thesounds in his head aren’t too derivative - I thinkhe’s making very good progress.Mike “Shrimp Daddy” Reid & Mike Brantonplay at a new blues venue in Milton, The HardballCafé, with Mojo Willie plus a special guest everyFriday night. You’ll be able to get the CD there.You can also contact him through his web site,www. shrimpdaddy1.tripod.com.Matt Andersen & Mike Stevens PiggybackBusted Flat/UniversalCongratulations go to Matt Andersen for hiswin at the IBC in the Solo/Duo category. He wassponsored by the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festivalin Fredericton, where he lives and I extend mycongratulations to them as well. Andersen doestravel here more often than many Maritimersthough and he & Mike Stevens recently debutedthis CD at Hugh’s Room. It certainly providesenough evidence for international recognition.They don’t always have as much fun as the CDcover implies but it certainly reflects the rapportthese two masters convey on this delightfulacoustic duo CD. “I Wanna Be A Floatplane”begins the CD, a blues that is rather more seriousthan it appears and announcing the fact that thereis more blues here than on other CDs by thisroots & rock musical hybrid. Or from Stevens forthat matter, who is not known as a blues player.His playing here leaves one wondering howthat perception came to be so proficient is he atplaying blues. All the songs here are credited toboth but “Livin’ In Sarnia” would appear to beMike’s primarily. It is also a bass harmonicafeature. “Devil’s Bride” is an even better blues. Thereally serious stuff begins with “Going Home”, aspoken word magnum opus on a soldier returninghome that should be played every RemembranceDay. “Storm’s Rollin’ In” uses the word ‘levee’,which immediately brings Katrina to mind butthe song could equally fit any natural disaster, ora relationship breakup. Magnificent harp fromStevens. “You’re A Best Seller Baby” ends theprogram on a blue note with Andersen on slide.Www.bustedflatrecords.com says that Andersenhas another CD out shortly. Perhaps that’s the onehe’ll be featuring at The Glenn Gould Studio onFebruary 27 th .-John Valenteynjvalenteyn8724@rogers.comlanceandersonproducer ofaward-winning bluesBlackburnFatheadmakeitrealrecords.comMapleBlues February 2010 11

TOP BLUESThis month's recommended listening by Brad Wheeler, music writer for the Globe and MailJAZZ-FM (91.1)"Bluz FM" w/ Danny MarksSaturday 8:00 pm-midnightCBC Radio One (99.1)"Saturday Night Blues",w/ Holger Petersen (national)Saturday 10:05pm-12:00am(on Radio 2 Saturday at 6:00pm),CKLN-FM (88.1)"Blue Remedy"w/ Blues Doctor Julie Hill, Wednesday 8-10pm,CIUT-FM (89.5)"Let The Good Times Roll",w/ John ValenteynThursday 3-5pm,CHRY-FM (105.5)"Everyday I Have the Blues",w/ Vince Vitacco Monday 9-11pm,CFMU-FM (93.3)"Mr. Pointy Shoes" w/ Dennis SmithTuesday 11:00pm-12:00am"Blues Experience" w/ Mike WallaceWednesday 6:00-7:30pm ,“Breakfast of Champions" w/ Paul PanchezakThursday 10:00am-12:00pm (Hamilton area).catl: With the Lord for Coward You Will Find No Place (Independent)City Champs: Safecracker (Electraphonic)Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood: Live from Madison Square Garden (Warner)Gov't Mule: By a Thread (Evil Teen)*The Sojourners: The Sojourners (Black Hen)*Fathead: Where's the Blues Taking Me (Electro-Fi)Raoul and The Big Time: You My People (Big Time)South Memphis String Band Home Sweet Home (Memphis International)Zora Young The French Connection (Delmark)*Various Artists Things About Comin' My Way: A Tribute to the Music ofthe Mississippi Sheiks (Black Hen)Samuel James For Rosa, Maeve and Noreen (Northern Blues)JJ Grey & Mofro: The Choice Cuts (Alligator)*Harrison Kennedy One Dog Barkin' (Electro-Fi)*Colin James Rooftops and Satellites (Maple)*Digging Roots We Are (Odeimin)Andrew Jr. Boy Jones Getting' Real (Electro-Fi)*Little Miss Higgins Two Nights in March (Independent)Hill Country Revue Make a Move (Razor & Tie)*Rich Hope Rich Hope is Gonna Whip it on Ya (Sandbag)*denotes CanadianCKWR (98.5 FM)“Old Chicago Blues" w/ Willy A,Friday 10:30 pm-midnight (Waterloo)CIOI-FM (101.5 FM)"Thursday Night Blues Revue", with Little WillieThursday 6-9pm (Hamilton)CJLX (92.3 FM)"Saturday Night Blues Review", with George Vaughan.Saturday 6-7pm (Belleville)CFRU (93.3 FM)"The Blues Review", with Roopen MajithiaTuesday 9.00 pm (Guelph)CFBU (103.7 FM)"Eclectic Blues" with Deborah CartmerTuesday 7-9 pm (St. Catharines)CFMU (93.3 FM)"Patchwork Blues" w/ Diane Wells (aka Misty Blue)Every Monday 6-9 am (Hamilton)CANOE-FM (100.9 FM)"Blue Canoe" with Zoe ChilcoTuesday 7-9 pm (Haliburton County)CKMS (100.3 FM)"Poor Folk Blues" w/ Bruce Hall (aka Brewski)Monday 7:30-9 pm (Waterloo)ADVERTISING RATESBack Cover $450 8” x 10.5”Inside Back Page $390 7.5” x 10”Full Page $335 7.5” x 10”2/3 Page $280 5” x 10”1/2 Page $200 7.5” x 5” or 3.5” x 10”1/3 Page $140 2.25” x 10” or 5” x 5”1/4 Page $115 3.5” x 4.75” or 2.25” x 6.25”1/6 Page $85 2.25” x 5”Business Card $45 3.5” x 2” or 2.25” x 3.25”Classified Ad $25 max 50 wds - Free for Charter MembersThe TBS Newsletter is published on the last Wednesday of themonth. Deadline for press-ready digital artwork is the 15th. A 15%reduction applies to Institutional members.NEW! Website AdvertisingContact Advertising Coordinator Dougal & Co.416-645-0295 tbsads@dougalco.com* PLUS GSTThere are two ad sizes available on the "Listings" page of the TBS Websitewww.torontobluessociety.com/list.htm Top banner ad 730 x 90 pixels $100/month Sidebody box ad 250 x 250 pixels $75/month Files can be JPG or GIF, animated or not.Try it out! Link to your Website.12 MapleBlues February 2010

THE OLD MILL INN & SPAWHERE GREAT ENTERTAINMENT LIVES!presentsDanny MarksWednesday, February 17 thDanny Marks’Bluz Partywith special guests“That Biscuit Man” Mr. Rickand Jazz Diva Sherie Marshall,plus the Award Winners’ Band:Denis Keldie, Reservations RecommendedFull Menu availableDoors open 6:00 pmShow Time 7:30 pm OLD MILL INN & SPA21 Old Mill Rd. Toronto www.oldmilltoronto.comAdvance Tickets $9 .95At the door $11 .95Tickets @ club or online:oldmilltoronto.com/ticketsMapleBlues February 2010 13

TORONTO LISTINGSAir Canada Centre 40 Bay St. 416-870-800021-Feb Eric Clapton & Jeff BeckAxis Gallery & Grill 3048 DundasSt. W. 416-604-33336,7,13,14,20,21,27,28-Feb JulianFauth Every Sat & Sun noon-3pmBlack Swan 154 Danforth at Broadview416-469-053714-Feb Al Lerman Winterfolk 6pm14-Feb Colorblind Brian’s BluesCampfire Winterfolk 8pmDelta Chelsea Monarchs Pub 33Gerrard St W 416-595-19754-Feb Jerome Godboo, w/Jack deKeyzer Band 9p.m.-1a.m.11-Feb Jerome Godboo w/DavidCelia, Davide Direnzo, Michael Holt9p.m.-1a.m.18-Feb Jerome Godboo and PaulJames, Pat Rush 9p.m.-1a.m.25-Feb Fathead hosts for Jerome9p.m.-1a.m.4-Mar Jack de Keyzer and ChrisMurphy host for Jerome 9p.m.-1a.m.Dpminion on Queen 500 Queen E.416-368-689327-Feb Paul ReddickDora Keogh 141 Danforth 416-778-180412-Feb Al Lerman (solo) Winterfolkperformance 10pm14-Feb Brian Blain Winterfolk performance3pm15-Feb Brian Blain Winterfolk performance4pmFeathers 962 Kingston Rd. 416-694-04436-Feb Blue Room 8 p.m -12 a.m.Gabby’s Bistro 383 EglintonAvenue East 416-484-410114,28-Feb Cool Blues Breeze Bandfeaturing Bentroots and Son Roberts7-11pmGate 403 403 Roncesvalles 416-588-29302,9,16,23-Feb Julian Fauth, JamesThomson & Tim Hamel Trio EveryTuesday 9pm-1amGlenn Gould Studio 250 Front St.W 416-872-425527-Feb Matt Andersen w/WIL3 & 4 Mar Harry ManxGrossman's Tavern 379 SpadinaAve 416-977-70006,13,20,27-Feb Brian Cober BluesJam Every Sun 9:30pmHighway 61 Southern BBQ 1620Bayview Ave 416-489-74271,8,15,22-Feb Steve Grisbrook& Steve Goldberger Every Mon7:30pm-10:30pm2,9,16,23-Feb Brian Blain & guestsEvery Tues upstairs 7:30-10:30 pmColorblind Brian's Blues Campfire(all musicians welcome)Paul Reddick tore the roof off Koerner Hall when he performed at The Maple Blues Awards gala. He will be makinga guest appearance at Marg Stowe's Women's Blues Fuse event at Hugh's Room on February 4. You can catch him upclose and personal at the Dominion on Queen, February 27th and earlier that day guesting at the Lion Tavern matineein St Catharines. On February 6th, he plays a dinner/show at the Millpond Centre in Alliston and on February 12th, he'sguesting with Shrimp Daddy and Mojo Willie at the Hardball Cafe in Milton3-Feb The Swingin' Blackjacks5,12,19,25-Feb Dylan Wickens & TheLittle Naturals Every Fri 8-11 PM. NoCover.10-Feb Jay and Josh from Homeless24-Feb Al Lerman26-Feb Dylan Wickens & The LittleNaturals & Guest Jack de Keyzer 8-11PMHughs Room 2261 Dundas StreetWest 416-531-66044-Feb Women's Blues Fuse w/Margaret Stowe, Colleen Allen, CarrieChesnutt, Brandi Disterheft, StacieMcGregor, Michelle Josef and guests:Sonya Côté, Paul Reddick, LorraineSegato and Madagascar Slim.$20advance.$22.50 door.5-Feb Mose Scarlett, Margaret Stowe,Ken Whiteley Tribute to Jackie Washington7-Feb Fathead CD ReleaseParty2-Mar Roxanne Potvin25&27-Mar John HammondLola Tavern 47 Kensington Ave. 416-348-86454,11,18,25-Feb Brian Cober SoloEvery Thurs 9pmLong & McQuade Clinic Room(upstairs) 933 Bloor St W27-Feb 1-5 pm TBS Guitar Workshopw/ Suzie Vinnick (host), Brooke Blackburn,Alfie Smith, Terry BlershMaple Leaf House 2749 Lake ShoreBlvd. W. 416-255-255819-Feb Blackboard Blues Band 9:30p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Massey Hall 178 Victoria St416-872-42559-Apr Buddy Guy28-May George Thorogood & TheDestroyersOld Mill Concert Theater 21 OldMill Rd 416-236-265124-Feb Robin Banks w/ ChuckJackson's Big Blues RevueQuigleys 2232 Queen St E. 416-699-99985-Feb Jerome Godboo Band 10p.m.-2a.m.Rose & Crown 2335 Yonge St 416-487-76736-Feb Blues Miner Pete Schmidt,Little BobbySouthside Johnny's 3653 LakeshoreRd W. 416-521-63025-Feb The Homeless Band26-Feb Paul James Band 10:00pm-2:00am23-Apr The Homeless Band10:00pm. No Cover.The Cadillac Lounge 1296 QueenSt. W. 416-536-771726-Mar The Swingin' Blackjacksspecial guests - Big Ass CrackerThe Old Mill 21 Old Mill Rd 416-207-202027-Feb Chuck Jackson`s Big BluesRevue 7:30pm doors at 6pmThe Rex Hotel 194 Queen StreetWest 416-598-24756-Feb Homeless Band 3:30 to 6:30get yourself listed:13-Feb Blue Room 3:30-6:30 p.m.14-Feb Doctor Nick and the Rollercoasters3:30 - 6:30The Silver Dollar Room 486 SpadinaAve. 416-763-91396-Feb Ainike w/ Eric St. Laurent & DJGeneral Eclectic CD Release 9pm$10 w/ CD $2513-Feb Loco Zydeco 8pm $10 adv$12 door Special menu by MississippiQueen Foods doors 6pm20-Feb Carlos del Junco & TheBlues Mongrels 8pm $15 doors @6pmThe Sky Lounge 33 Gerrard St W atYonge 416-595-1975Every Sun 4-8pm Jerome Godboo,Jack de KeyzerTimothy's Pub 344 Brown's Line416-201-95156,13,20,27-Feb The Meteors everySaturday from 4:30 - 8:0026-Feb The Homeless Band 9:30pmNo Cover.Wiseguys 2301 Danforth Avenue416-694-200526-Feb GG & The Hounds 10:00 -2:00Browse to www.torontobluessociety.com and click on "Live Blues".You will be directed how to enter your event into our database andfrom there it will be promoted in this newsletter, on our website and inour weekly e-mail blasts. Please keep the gig listings within reasonabledriving distance of Toronto.14 MapleBlues February 2010

905 & BEYONDAbbey Road Pub & Patio 3200 ErinMills Pkwy 905-608-9603 Mississauga5-Feb James Anthony12-Feb Penny Skolski & BruceLongman20-Feb Homeless Duo26-Mar The Homeless Band 9:30pmNo CoverVictoria Hall Concert Hall 55 KingStreet West 905-372-2210 Cobourg8-May Andrew "Junior Boy" Jones8:00 pm $26.50 adv. $32 doorArbour Restaurant Hwy 27 & 15Side Rd 905 859 4445 Nobleton2-Apr Jay and Vivianna from TheHomeless Band 8:30 pm Specialguest Mike Wark on Sax.Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 KingStreet W. 905-527-6610 Hamilton12-Feb Kobena Acquaa-Harrisonw/Diana Braithwaite, HarrisonKennedy, Madagascar Slim, ChrisWhitely 8pm Tickets $20 GeneralAdmission; Students and Seniors$18.00, AGH Members $16.00Best Western Hotel 7 BuenavistaDr. 866-79BLUES Orangeville6-Feb Trouble & Strife Special GuestJack DeKeyzer and OrangevilleBlues & Jazz Festival Big Band 6:30PM Tickets $25Boston Manor 4460 Fairview St.(at Appleby Line) 905 637-1984Burlington7-Mar Rock 'n Blues Jam for Kids3:00 to 7:00 fundraiser for educationof girls in the developing world. $1012-Mar The Homeless Band 9:30pm. $5 cover RSVP: 905 637 1984.Brandees Bar & Restaurant 178AOntario St. 613-549-1496 Kingston4,11,18,25-Feb Georgette Fry EveryThurs 8pmBrando's 135 Market Street 519-720-6758 Brantford, ON27-Feb Andre & the J-Tones: Rhythm& Blues Experience 6:30 p.m. - 9p.m. - FreeCarrigan Arms 2025 Upper MiddleRd 905-332-6131 Burlington4,11,18,25-Feb James Anthony/Garth Vogan/Dave Russell EveryThurs Jam 8pm-12am6,13,20,27-Feb James AnthonyBand w/guests Every Sat 3-7pmCentennial Hall 519-672-1967London7-Mar Matt Andersen 8pm specialguest Wil $26Cheerleaders Sports Bar 707 RiverRd. W. Unit 5 705-429-4050 WasagaBeach3,10,17,24-Feb Wayne Buttery EveryWednesday Blues Jam 7-11pmCoach & Lantern 384 Wilson StreetEast, 905-304-7822 Ancaster6,13,20,27-Feb The Stingrays EverySat 2-4pmCorks 19 Queen St. Niagara-onthe-Lake289-868-9527 Niagara-onthe-Lake6,13,20,27-Feb Niagara RhtyhmSection with guestsDr Dillane's Pub and Patio226 Main St 905-939-7151‎Schomberg14,21-Feb Robin Banks everySunday night 6 - 10Festival Hall 401 Isabella Street613-735-2182 Pembroke23-Apr Johnny Winter 8:00 pmwith Samuel James and The SabBand, $45 adv. $50 doorHardball Cafe 8750 HWY 25North 905-876-2582 MiltonEvery Friday Shrimp Daddy andthe Sharpshooters & Mojo Williew/guests5-Feb Jon Knight12-Feb Paul Reddick19 Feb - Joe Beard26 Feb - Chuck Jackson & PatCareyHarwood Blues 7 Harwood Ave.S. 905-427-2143 AJAX27-Feb GG & The Hounds10:00- 2:00Hollywood on The Queensway1154 The Queensway 905-251-0288 Etobicoke4-Feb The Blazers 8pm - 12am14-Feb Johnny Max and TheHeart Attacks 4:30- 9pm18-Feb Bent Roots 8PM21-Feb The Gary Kendall Band4:30-9pm Blues Matinee28-Feb The Burgess Brothers430- 9pm14-Feb Johnny Max Bigger Bandspecial Valentine's Day dinnerHooters 1187 Upper JamesStreet 905-385-4668 Hamilton20-Feb Shrimp Daddy and theSharpshooters with specialguests.Jordan Tavern 3751 Main St905-562-9591 Jordan12-Feb Tim Bastmeyer Acousticblues solo performanceJukebox Live 1211 Kingston Rd.905-422-0091 Pickering19-Feb The Homeless Band as"Groove Marmalade" 9 pm- 1amLake Affect 1 Port St. E. 905-274-8233 Port Credit6,13,20,27-Feb The MeteorsEvery Sunday from 8:00 - 12:00Joe Reynolds, Jay Speziale, TimJohns, Jim CassonLiquid Lounge 159 SydenhamSt. 519-756-3939 Brantford6-Feb Suzie Vinnick with TeddyLeonard Saturday Matinee 3 to6pm13-Feb Diana Braithwaite withChris Whiteley Saturday Matinee3 to 6pm20-Feb Very Special Guests`Saturday Matinee 3 to 6pm27-Feb Jesse O`Brien with JoelGuenther Saturday Matinee 3to 6pmLou Dawg's Southern Sandwitches589 King St. W 647-347-3294Guitar slinger Dylan Wickens maintains a presence on the Toronto bluesscene despite moving to Waterloo last year (talk to him if you're planning amove to that area). He plays every Friday at Highway 61 Southern BBQ withThe Little Naturals and will help the club celebrate their one-year anniversarywith a special appearance on Thursday, February 25th and then again onFriday, February 26th with special guest Jack de Keyzer. He also guests withMcCluskeys's House Band for the Valentine's Day Matinee at McCluskeys in4,11,18,25-Feb Mark Stafford &Darran Poole Every Thurs Matinee6:30 - 9:30McCluskey's Bar & Grill 213 TheQueensway Sout 905-476-4725Keswick , On6-Feb Eddy Blues Band 9:50pmto 1:50am Special Guest Mr.DavidShumka on the Hammond B314-Feb Dylan Wickens w/McCluskeysHouse Band 3-7 PMMillpond Centre 106 Victoria St705-435-70456-Feb Paul ReddickMoonshine Cafe 137 Kerr St 905-844-2655 Oakville13-Feb Al Lerman & Alec FraserMulligans Pub 2428 Dundas st west905-855-7584 Mississauga14,21,28-Feb Mulligans Stew EverySunday from 5:00 - 8:30 pm w/guestsNewmarket Veterans Association406 Millard Street 905-895-7321Newmarket, ON19-Feb Eddy Blues Band 8:00 StartOrleans Restaurant & Jazz Lounge17380 Yonge Street 905-836-5299Newmarket , On5-Feb Eddy Blues Band 9:00pm to1:00amRegent Theatre 224 Main Street877-411-4761 Picton9-May Andrew "Junior Boy" Jones8:00 pm , $26.50Roc n Docs 105 Lakeshore rd E.905-891-1754 Mississauga6,13,20,27-Feb Chuck Jackson andThe Allstars Every Sun 4:30pmRoc'n Doc's Live Music Grill 105Lakeshore Road East, (Port Credit)Mississauga 905-891-17544-Feb Fraser Daley Duo 22:00:007-Feb James Anthony 5 pm12-Feb Jack de Keyzer 10:30 pm /$5 CoverMapleBlues February 2010 15

Renown harmonica virtuoso Carlos del Junco and his Blues Mongrels take thestage at the Silver Dollar Room on February 20th14-Feb Chuck Jackson & The All- 26-Feb The Gary Kendall Band 9pmStars 5 pmSlye Fox 4057 New Street 905-639-20-Feb SAB & The Family Band3900 Burlington22:30:0025-Feb Paul James Band 8:00pm-21-Feb SAB & The All-Stars 5 pm 11:30pm28-Feb Chuck Jackson & The All-Stars 5 pmSticky Fingers Essa Road at Highway400 705 721-8793 Barrie, Ont.Sahngri-La Bar & Grill 305 CharolaisBlvd 905-463-1429 Brampton6-Feb Paul James Band26-Feb Gardiner WestboundThe Acoustic Grill 172 Main St 613-21:30:00476-2887 Picton27-Feb Tim Bastmeyer 7pm. Acousticblues solo performanceShowplace 290 George Street North705-742-7469 Peterborough22-Apr Johnny Winter 8:00 specialThe Cove Inn 2 Bedford St 888-268-guest Samuel James/$47.503466 Westport19-Feb Jerome Godboo Band w/Simcoe Jazz & Blues 926 Simcoe Shawn Kellerman, Al Cross, AlecSt. N 905-435-1112 OshawaFraser. 7 to 11 pm Advance reservations$5519-Mar John Campbelljohn Band7-11pm/$55 per person include FullBuffet, Blues Show and Donation toCharity/Reservations only23,24-Apr Harmonica Shah Bandwith Jack De Keyzer 7-11pm/$55 perperson includes Full Buffet, BluesShow and Donation to Charity14-May Blackburn 7-11pm/$55 perperson includes Full Buffet, BluesShow and Donation to Charity19-Jun Danny Marks and the BluesAll Stars 7-11pm/$55 per personincludes Full Buffet, Blues Show andDonation to CharityThe Duck 244 Ontario St. 905-687-9505 St. Catharines6-Feb The Mighty Duck Blues Band2:30-6:30pm w/ special guest KenWhiteley12-Feb The Meteors 9:00 - 1:00 JoeReynolds, Jay Speziale, Tim Johns,Jim Casson19-Feb The Gary Kendall Band21:30:0020-Feb The Mighty Duck Blues Band2:30-6:30pm w/ guest Danny Brooks27-Feb The Mighty Duck BluesBand 2:30-6:30pm w/ special guestJohnny MaxThe Edge 250 Bayly Street W 905-426 9692 Ajax12-Feb The Blazers 9:30pm -1:30amThe Grey Goat 74 Main St 905-895-7902 Newmarket20-Feb Tim BastmeyerThe Harp Pub 55 Lakeshore Rd E905-274-3277 Port Credit12,13-Feb The Heart AttacksThe Lion 15 Lock St 905-935-4406Port DalhousieEvery Sat 3:30-6:30 PM w/TheOdyssey Blues Band & Guests6-Feb Dylan Wickens27-Feb Dylan WickensThe Sky Lounge 2680 SkymarkAve. 905-625-9896 Mississauga7-Feb Super Bowl Sunday - NOMUSIC14,21,28-Feb Jerome Godboo ,Jackde Keyzer,Shane Scott,Al Cross4p.m.-8p.m.The Studio, Hamilton Place 10McNab St 905-546-3100 Hamilton10-Mar Matt Andersen 8pm specialguest WilThe Waterfront Bistro 590 LiverpoolRd S 905-420-2020 Pickering12,27-Feb Jay Vazquez from TheHomeless Band 8 - 1213-Feb The Homeless BandVictoria Hall Concert Hall 55 KingStreet West 905-372-8231 Cobourg27-Feb Debbie Davies 8:00/$26.50advance.Wilno Tavern Hwy 60 613-756-2029 Wilno26-Feb Debbie Davies 8:00/$22advance6-May Andrew "Junior Boy" Jones8:00 pm, $22 adv. $25 doorWhere the Music BeginsSales / Rentals / LessonsRepairs / Trades / ClinicsUsed Gear Bought & SoldIn-Store Financing 8 locations in the GTA,including 925 Bloor St. W.Toronto, 416.588.7886Shop online at long-mcquade.com16 MapleBlues February 2010

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