Live Blues Listings

Email your listings to listings@torontobluessociety.com by the 18th of each month.
Please include phone number and address of the club.
(or fax 416-538-6559, tel: 416-538-3885, toll free 1-866-871-9457)

October Event Listings:   

Alleycatz 2409 Yonge
(416) 481-6865
Every Tues: Christopher Plock
Every Thurs: Deca Dance Band
Oct 6 Key of Me Blues Band
Oct 12 Beverly Taft guesting

2066 Lounge Bar 2066 Queen E. (416) 698-2066
Sat (4:30) Johnny Wright

Blue Goose Tavern 1 Blue Goose St. Etobicoke (416) 255-2442
Sun Matinee: Pie Guys w/guests
Oct 1 Paul Storm Band

Blue Meaney Pub 2140 Yonge
(416) 481-8102
Every Sunday 6-8pm: Live Acoustic Blues w/Unsafe At Any Speed

Brass Taps 221 Carlton
Every Sunday: (10pm) Wild T and The Spirit

Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen W. 416-536-7717
Oct 15 The Soulsetters

Café-Neo 782 St. Clair W.
416-789-9022
Oct 1/15 Coldsweat

Capitol Events Theatre 2492 Yonge St. 416-783-0134
Oct 2 (7pm doors open) Second Bluenote Reunion w/George Olliver/Liberty Silver/The Relections and more

Chicago's Diner 335 Queen W.
(416) 977-2904
Every Wednesday: (9pm) Wickens – Knight w/Harpo Peterson/Tom Bona
Oct 1 Soulsetters
Oct 2 The Fullertons
Oct 7 Fred Spek & His Jazz campers
Oct 8 Julian Fauth & Chain Gang
Oct 9 David Rotundo Band
Oct 14 RC Johnson & The G-Spots
Oct 15 Tone Dogs
Oct 16 GaitorBait
Oct 21 Son Roberts Nu Blues Band
Oct 22 Danny Brooks & The Members
Oct 23 Steve Burnside & The Original Marquis
Oct 28 Blues Driver
Oct 29 Mo Kauffey
Oct 30 Roulettes

Dior Lounge 385 The West Mall Etobicoke
(416) 621-9010
Every Sat 4:30-8pm The Johnny Max Band
Oct 1 The Blue Blazers
Oct 8 Chris Whiteley Quartet
Oct 15 Morgan Davis w/Al Lerman/Rod Phillips
Oct 22 Silvercreek
Nov 5 David Rotundo & The Blue Canadians
Nov 19 Fathead

Easy & The Fifth 225 Richmond W
Every Saturday (7pm): Julian Fauth w/Wayne Charles

Fox & Fiddle 3474 Lakeshore W. Toronto 416-255-4126
Oct 9 Madd Scientists

Gate 403 403 Roncesvalles
(416) 588-2930
Oct 1 Sweet Derrick Blues Band
Oct 22 David Rotundo w/Jimmy Helverson

Gladstone Hotel Queen W.
(416) 531-4635
Every Sunday (9pm) The Swing Gang with free swing dancing class 7:30pm

Goose and Firkin 1875 Leslie St. North York (416) 383-1200
Every 2nd Sunday (9:30pm) Midnite Walk & Friends

Graffiti 170 Baldwin St. 416-506-6699
Oct 16 Mr. Rick & The Biscuits

Grossman's 379 Spadina
(416) 977-7000
Every Sat matinee: The Happy Pals
Every Mon Laura Hubert
Every Tues: Blues Monkeys
Every Wed Mike McDonald Open Stage Jam
Every Sun Matinee (4:30): Nicola Vaughan Acoustic Jam
Every Sun Nite: The Nationals w/Brian Cober Open Stage Jam
Oct 1 Swinging Blackjacks
Oct 2 Chris Lord Ideal
Oct 7 Kirk Broadbridge
Oct 8 The Extras CD Release
Oct 9 The Bottle Devils
Oct 30 Mr Rick & The Biscuits
Nov 6 Cindy Booth Blues Band

Hard Rock Café/Club 279 279 Yonge St. 416-362-3636 www.intotheheart.com
Nov 5 Salvation in the Blues (Tribute to U2 & album Rattle N Hum) w/ Mike Daley/Suzie Vinnick/Harrison Kennedy/Rob Lamothe/Marg Stowe/Victor Bateman/Michelle Josef/Wild T & The Spirit/Shakura S’Aida

Hartnett's Bar 68 Six Point Road Etobicoke (416) 236-5159
Every Sat matinee: (3:30-7:30pm) Danny B

Healey's 178 Bathurst (416) 703-5882
Every Sat. 4-7pm Jeff Healey & The Jazz Wizards
Every Tues: (8-10) Comedy /(10pm-close) Open Jam w/Shannon Fayth
Every Thursday: Jeff Healey w/ Guests
Oct 1 David Gogo CD Release w/Tom Wilson
Oct 2 W.C. Clark CD Release
Oct 7 Jeff Healey w/Paul James
Oct 14 Jeff Healey w/Matt Minglewood
Oct 16 Ronnie Baker Brooks
Oct 21 Jeff Healey w/Joe Reynolds/Jimmy Lawless
Oct 22 Tribute to Chuck Berry
Oct 24 Fundraiser to prevent SIDS – (3pm on) w/Moxy/Tony Springer/Michael White/Jeff Jones/more
Oct 28 Jeff Healey w/Dione Taylor
Nov 6 Alvin Youngblood Hart w/Gabe Lee

Hugh's Room 2261 Dundas St.W. (416) 531-6604
Oct 3 (1pm) Sunday Gospel Brunch w/Ken Whiteley
Oct 14 Kelly Joe Phelps
Oct 24 Alfie Zappacosta
Oct 21 Sue Foley

JR’s Bar & Grill 3653 Lakeshore Rd. Etobicoke 416-521-6302
Oct 1 David Rotundo Band

Kara’s Cafe 51 Kensington 416-260-5178
Every Monday (5pm) Julian Fauth

Kiwi Kick West 1986 Bloor W.416-762-7934
Every Sun (2:30pm) Julian Fauth

Lisa’s Kitchen 245 Carlaw 416-406-1101
Brunch 11am to 2:30pm
Oct 31 Mr Rick & The Biscuits

Moose & Goose 54 Front St.
Oct 23 (2-6pm and 8:30pm-12:30am) Jack de Keyzer

N’Awlins 299 King W. 416-595-1958
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 (8pm) David Rotundo guesting

Phoenix & Firkin 2175 Sheppard E. 416-499-0383
Oct 1 Danny Brooks/Dennis Pinhorn

Potato Blues Club 115 John St. 416-977-9994
Oct 5 Diva Series w/ Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats

Queen of Hearts Pub 390 Steeles Ave. W. 905-881-7732
Every Sun (8pm) Acoustic Blues Jam w/ host Big Uncle Mike Reid/Ken Oshioka
Oct 1 Shrimp Daddy (Mike Reid) and the Sharp Shooters

Reservoir Lounge 52 Wellington E. (416) 955-0887
Every Mon: Terra Hazelton
Every Tues: Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm
Every Wed: Bradley and the Bouncers
Every Thurs: Janice Hagan
Every Fri: Chet Valiant Combo
Every Sat: Tory Cassis

Rex Hotel 194 Queen W.
416-598-2475
Oct 9 (3:30pm) Raoul & The Big Time

Revival
 Oct 22 Fathead

Silver Dollar Room 486 Spadina (416) 763-9139
Oct 1 (9:45pm) Robbie Rox & The Power Unit
Oct 2 Fathead
Oct 5 (8pm) Eddie Baltimore Musical Memorial w/The Slowpoke Supergroup w/Bruce Longman/Mitch Wallace/Steve Grisbrook/Lance Anderson/Denis Keldie/John Meydam/Jim Beck/Mike Sartor/Andy Gavitis w/special guests Norm Hacking/Tony Quarrington/Michelle Josef/Carlos del Junco/Jerome Godboo/Zoe Chilco also celebrating the release of Eddie’s first solo CD
Oct 15 (9pm) John&Jenny’s RocknRoll Party w/Twistin Tarantulas and the Matadors
Oct 16 (8pm) Mel Brown’s 65th birthday w/Mel Brown & The Homewreckers w/Miss Angel
Oct 22 Crazy Strings 5th Anniversary w/The Foggy Hogtown Boys/Jenny Whiteley Band/Creeking Tree String Quartet
Oct 23 Carlos del Junco Band w/Jake Langley/Henry Heillig/Jorn Anderson
Nov 6 Savoy Brown w/Kim Simmonds

Southside Johnny’s 3653 Lakeshore Rd. W. Etobicoke 416-521-6302
Oct 15 The Cottonmouth Blues Band

Spectacular Embers Prince George Pub 781 Warden Ave 416-751-9740
Every Thursday Open Jam with The Embers House Band Just Cause

Timothy’s Pub 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke 416-201-9515
Oct 1 Johnny Max Band

Up +Down Lounge, 223 Roncesvalles 416-538-8736
Every Tuesday: Julian Fauth

Yellow Griffin Pub 2202 Bloor W. 416-763-3365
Every Tuesday: Wickens & Knight

Zemra Bar Lounge 778 St. Clair W. (416) 651-3123
Every Thursday (10pm) Errol Fisher'

Ziggy’s 951 Pape Ave. 416-423-5444
Oct 2 Gary Kendall Band
Oct 9 Mr. Rick & The Biscuits
Oct 16/30 The Burgess Bros.
Oct 23 Kenny Brown & The Pervaders
Nov 6 Swamp Dawg

905 and Beyond

Aardvark Blues Café 89 University W. Windsor 519-977-6422
Oct 2 Still At Large

Aylmer Town Hall Aylmer
Oct 30 Jimmy Bowskill Band w/Tortoise Blue

Baba Ganoush 232 Broadway Ave. Orangeville 519-940-8291
Oct 23 Morgan Davis
Oct 29 Maureen Brown Band

Barrymore’s Ottawa
Oct 2 David Gogo CD Relase w/Tom Wilson

Belvedere Social Club 57 John St. Thorold 905-680-5246
Oct 23 David Rotundo Band

Black Horse 1852 Lakeshore W. Mississauga (905) 855-7489
Oct 7/21 Paul Storm Blues Band

The Boathouse 57 Courtland Ave. W. Victoria Park Kitchener 745-7202
Every Sunday at 3 pm:
Oct 3 Mo Kauffey & Ken Moores
Oct 10/17 John Lee and guest
Oct 24 Charlene ‘Chuckee’ Zehr
Oct 31 Evelyne Datl

Bubba Gib's Restaurant & Pub 122 Woolwich, Guelph (519) 821-5489
Live Jam Every Sat 2-6pm w/ The Max Bent Blues Explosion

Bull & Finch 1900 Dixie Rd. Pickering
Nov 6 Soulsetters

Canadian Corps Service Club 7 Clairmont Street Thorold
Oct 23 (8:30pm) Raoul & The Big Time

Canadian Outpost Restaurant 98 First St. Orangeville 519-941-9777
Oct 6/Nov 3/Dec 1 (8:30pm) Trouble & Strife

The Casbah 306 King W. Hamilton 905-777-7840
Oct 1 Jack de Keyzer

Chicago’s East 926 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa 905-436-9191
Oct 1 Wickens-Knight
Oct 2 Daddy Long Legs
Oct 15 Jerome Godboo
Oct 16 Johnny Max Band

Community Auditorium Thunder Bay
Oct 30 David Gogo CD Release w/Downchild

Double Olive 81 James St. Catharines (905) 891-1754
Oct 2 Jack de Keyzer
Oct 2 (10pm) David Rotundo Band
Oct 23 Fathead

Downtown Kathy Brown's
228 Dundas St. London
519-433-4913
Starting time 9:30pm
Oct 1 Tim Woodcock Blues Band
Oct 2 Glamourpuss from New Brunswick
Oct 8 Raoul & The Big Time
Oct 9 Li’l Chicago
Oct 15 Shawn Kellerman/Douglas Watson Band
Oct 16 Jack de Keyzer
Oct 23 Daddy Long Legs
Oct 30 James Anthony Band
Nov 5 Savoy Brown
Nov 6 Which One’s Willie
Nov 12 LMT Connection

Fergie’s 210 King E. Kitchener
Oct 15 Jack de Keyzer

Frank & Stein’s 12 Wyndham N Guelph 519-763-8666
Every Sat Max Bent Blues Ja

The George & Dragon 7 Main St. N. Georgetown 905-873-4459
Oct 8 Jack de Keyzer

G P Grumpys 470 King St. West Hamilton (905) 526-1482
Every Wed: Open Blues Jam w/ Slick Willy Jr. Blues Band

Gray’s Lakehouse 15 Hurontario St. Port Credit 905-274-6174
Oct 30 The Stickmen

Greenbank Centennial Hall, Hwy 12 (1/2 hr north of Whitby) 905-985-8351
Call ahead for tickets
Oct 16 Jenny Whiteley
Nov 20 Guy Davis

The Harp 55 Lakeshore E.
Port Credit
905-274-3277
Oct 8-9 Johnny Max Band

Hound & Firkin Burlington
Oct 23 Mr. Rick & The Biscuits

Irene's Pub 855 Bank St. Ottawa (613) 230-4474
Every Thursday: Johnny Russell Blues Jam

It On Dundas, 2273 Dundas W. Mississauga 905-828-0415
Oct 29 Johnny Max Band

Legendary Corktown Tavern 175 Young St. Hamilton 905-572-9242
Oct 1 Sue Foley

Legendary Red Dog Tavern 189 Hunter St. Peterborough
705-741-2926
Oct 15 David Rotundo Band

Lily’s Place 47 Davidson Blvd. Dundas 905-628-9755
Oct 20 (8pm) House Concert Brian Blain & Lily Sazz

Limerick’s 10720 Yonge St. Richmond Hill 905-883-6696
Nov 12 (9pm) Soulsetters

Lion Tavern 15 Lock St. St. Catharines 905-935-4406
Every Sat 3:30pm Odyssey Blues Band w/Suzanne Hyatt

The Liquid Lounge
159 Sydenham, Brantford
(519) 756-3939
Sat matinee (3-6pm) Larry Goodhand/Dennis Rondeau/Mike Fitzpatrick w/guests
Oct 2 Pat Carey/Mark "Bird" Stafford
Oct 9 Paul Reddick & Aaron Griggs
Oct 16 Shawn Kellerman & Tom Bona
Oct 23 Raoul Bhaneja & Graham Guest w/Tom Bona, Drums
Nov 6 Brian Blain/Rod Phillips
Nov 13 Chris Murphy & Denise Pelley

Lost Navigator Turkey Point Marina 519-426-4490
Every Sunday noon-6pm Cruisin' Sundays

MacLaren Arts Centre 37 Mulcaster St. Barrie 705-721-9696
Oct 30 (8pm) Jack de Keyzer

Max Silver’s London
Oct 29 Fathead

McKeck’s Place Haliburton
Oct 23 Jimmy Bowskill Band w/Tortoise Blue

McMichael Gallery Concert Series, Kleinberg
Oct 24 Mr. Rick & The Biscuits

Mojo's Juke Joint 232 Queen St.S. Streetsville (Mississauga) (905) 812-0180
Every Sun (4-8pm) Open Jam w/ Nicole Zita & Black Cat Bones

Mono Cliffs Inn Mono Centre 519-941-5109
Nov 19 Trouble & Strife

Mustang’s Texas Grill 1865 Lakeshore W. Mississauga (905) 855-7579
Oct 8 Cottonmouth Blues Band

The Oasis 31 King E. Cobourg 905-274-3277
Oct 13 Johnny Max Trio

100 Georges Sudbury
Nov 4 David Gogo CD Release

Ottawa Folklore Centre Ottawa
Oct 3 David Gogo

Pier Side Port Stanley
Oct 17 (4-8pm) Jack de Keyzer

Pitchers 359 Carlton St. St. Catharines 905-935-8195
Sunday Blues Matinee w/The Stingers

PK Creek 255 Dundas W. Mississauga 905-306-1999
Oct 2 Soul Reason Review
Sunday Oct 3 (5pm-8pm) Robbie Lane & The Disciples w/guests
Oct 8 David Rotundo Band
Oct 16 Anthony Gomes
Nov 6 The Majestics w/Shawn & Jay Jackson dinner and show

Queen of Hearts Pub 390 Steeles Ave. W. Thornhill (905) 881-7732
Every Friday: Blues Ape

The Rainbow 76 Murray St. Ottawa 613-241-5123
Oct 9 Jack de Keyzer

Readers 144 Queen St. Dunnville 905-701-1919 www.readerscafe.com
Oct 2 Sue Foley
Oct 30 Rick Fines

Registry Theatre Kitchener
Oct 2 Jimmy Bowskill Band

Roc ‘n Doc's 105 Lakeshore E. Port Credit (905) 891-1754
Every Sunday 4-8pm Chuck Jackson
Oct 30-31 David Rotundo Band

Sticky Fingers Bar & Grill 199 Essa Rd. Barrie 705-721-8793
Oct 15 Trouble & Strife

Tucson's 2440 Bank St. Ottawa (613) 738-7596
Every Thurs (7:30-11pm) Acoustic Blues
Oct 16 (10pm) David Rotundo Band

Ugly Mug 256 Dundas London
Oct 21 Brian Blain

Unionville Arms 189 Main St. Unionville
905-470-8831
Oct 23 Cindy Booth Blues Band

Village Playhouse Bancroft
Oct 16 Jimmy Bowskill Band

Winchester Arms 171 Broadway Orangeville 519-941-9533
Oct 16 Soulsetters
Nov 20 Soulsetters

Winchester Arms, 152 Queen S. Streetsville 905-567-5936
Every 2nd Friday 7:30pm
Oct 8, 22, Nov 5, 19 Riverboat

Winchester Arms 171 Broadway Orangeville 519-941-9533
Oct 16 The Soulsetters

Wing Shack Ajax
Nov 7 Jack de Keyzer

Wing Shack Whitby
Nov 6 Jack de Keyzer

Wolf’s Howl 2399 Cawthra Rd. Mississauga 905-272-9653
Oct 29 Cottonmouth Blues Band
Nov 5 Paul Storm

Your Neighbourhood Pizza Co. 7241 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls 905-356-0123
Every Sat (4-11pm) The Bloozehounds w/
Oct 2 Steve Grisbrook
Oct 9 Al Lerman/John Mays
Oct 16 Harmonica Dean & Jukebox Scales
Oct 23 Danny Brooks
Oct 30 Rod Nickson

Email your listings to listings@torontobluessociety.com by the 18th of each month.
Please include phone number and address of the club.
(or fax 416-538-6559, tel: 416-538-3885, toll free 1-866-871-9457)

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