GLBS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - FREE EVENT!

2025-08-24 14:00:00 London Brewing Co-op 521 Burbrook Place, London, ON

 Come on out to our Membership Drive and help us keep The Blues Alive! 

This is a great chance to meet some fellow Blues fans and learn how we support Blues music in our community.
By becoming a member of our society, you’re not just supporting the Blues… you’re joining a community that knows how to have fun! 

MEET US AT THE WORTLEY JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

2025-08-17 14:00:00 WORTLEY VILLAGE LONDON ONTARIO

STOP BY AND SAY HELLO TO US AT THE WORTLEY JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL!  

-Meet your Board of Directors
-Renew your Membership
-Become a GLBS Member 

Every renewed or new Membership is entered into the draw for a custom cigar box guitar! 
This is a FREE EVENT  featuring live Blues and Jazz on multiple stages.
                        SEE YOU THERE! 

Little Magic Sam wsg Heartless Saints

2025-04-12 12:38:00 GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB, 1 COVE ROAD, LONDON, ON BUY TICKETS

BLUES SOCIETY MEMBERS... EMAIL INFO@GLBS.CA
FOR YOUR DISCOUNT CODE!!!

The Great Lakes Blues Society
is proud to present
Little Magic Sam

When the world gets down on Little Magic Sam, he gets down on a Les Paul. Sam Taylor is a born entertainer with a penchant for raw blues and soul music and lyrics that bely someone much older than his 33 years. With an enormous stage presence, it comes as no surprise that this multi-talented singer/songwriter has been performing internationally since the age of 7.

In February 2024, the Little Magic Sam Band was honoured with the Maple Blues Award for "New Artist or Group of the Year". The summer of 2024 saw the band performing at the Montreal Jazz Festival for the first time, as well as return performances at the Beaches International Jazz Festival.

Our special guest for the event is another great Ontario blues act called Heartless Saints - a high energy blues band playing gritty, groove-heavy, hard-driving blues/rock.  From past classics to today's modern blues sounds, Heartless Saints provides a diverse, fun and entertaining show! 

Jack and his band are coming back!!

2025-03-08 20:00:00 German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON BUY TICKETS

Two time Juno and seven time Maple Blues winner, Blue Star recording artist Jack de Keyzer returns to London with his band for the 2025 Blues Powered tour.

Don't miss one of Canada's premiere blues guitarists and his top notch band as they perform selections from de Keyzer's award winning (2X Juno, 7X Maple Blues) 13 album catalogue along with classic blues and rock favourites.

https://youtu.be/BAIsTYhLxxc?si=FN7GjB_mlfsdlNrU

Joshua Arden Miller & Pappy John Band wsg Twin-Fin

2025-01-25 20:00:00 German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON BUY TICKETS

BLUES SOCIETY MEMBERS... EMAIL INFO@GLBS.CA FOR YOUR DISCOUNT CODE!!!

Happy New Year Blues Fans!

The Great Lakes Blues Society is pleased to announce our first show of 2025, The German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Joshua Arden Miller and the Pappy Johns Band, with London's own Twin-Fin opening.

The Pappy Johns Band have been on the Canadian music scene for over 30 years and have been able to keep their sound fresh and exciting. They have been described as a “fabulously bad-ass Blues band.” As a live act, they get the crowds up, and on their feet and are one of only two Canadian bands to ever grace the stage at the illustrious Chicago Blues Festival. Juno nominated and six-time winners of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, we are lucky to have them. 

Pappy John  https://youtu.be/2k1fGZdQUXY?si=Lbpmf-t_sKH_bM0G

Twin-Fin is high energy Swing, Rockabilly, Blues and Jazz but we just call it ‘Swingabilly’. Based in London, Ontario this 5-piece blazing band performs their original songs along with repertoire by Janis Martin, Louis Prima, Brian Setzer, and Tarantino soundtracks to keep the shows jumpin’…

Twin-Fin    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw90n9zWEGE

Spencer Mackenzie

2024-11-02 18:32:00 GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB, 1 COVE ROAD, LONDON, ON BUY TICKETS

The Great Lakes Blues Society is proud to present

* Spencer Mackenzie *

2023 JUNO Nominee
    - Blues Album Of The Year

2023 Independent Blues Awards Nominations
    -Best New Artist CD
    -Best Modern Roots Song

2019 Independent Blues Awards Nominations
    -Independent Blues Rock CD
    -Best New Artist
    -Best Contemporary Blues Song

...and many more
 

With his fluid phrasing, resonant tone, and expressive performances, one could believe Spencer Mackenzie was born on Beale Street. They, however, would be wrong. The lauded JUNO-nominated blues-rock artist hails from Southern Ontario and has steadily earned accolades, and the attention of blues aficionados worldwide, since his first studio album in 2016. Leaving nothing behind when he steps to the stage, Mackenzie offers showgoers a powerhouse performance, commanding his guitar with sophistication and prowess beyond his years.

For nearly a decade, Spencer Mackenzie has been writing and recording true blues, showcasing the raw emotion and honesty the genre demands. There’s a familiarity and ease with which he approaches the music, almost as though it flows through rather than from him. In song, he connects with the storied past of blues music, lyrically navigating through his pain to find purpose and the promise of tomorrow. The energy of his work is infectious, permeating through the listener until they, too, feel the heartbeat of the blues.

Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne

2024-09-07 14:13:00 GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB, 1 COVE ROAD, LONDON, ON BUY TICKETS

The Great Lakes Blues Society is proud to present
KENNY ‘BLUES BOSS’ WAYNE – Piano/Vocals 
 

Kenny Wayne was born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. He started playing piano at 13 and has been performing for over 50 years. Over the years he has performed with and shared the stage with a great many of the world’s most influential blues and rock pioneers, including Jimmy Reed, Pinetop Perkins, Johnnie Johnson, Big Joe Duskin, Joe Louis Walker and Floyd Dixon, and as a guest performer with well-known rock and soul artists that have included Ike Turner, Sly and the Family Stone, Delaney and Bonnie and members of Santana and the Doobie Brothers.

His many awards include seven Maple Blues Awards (Toronto Blues Society) for ‘Piano Player of the Year’ and three keyboard awards from Living Blues magazine, in which he was hailed as “an artist bringing the piano back to the front ranks of contemporary Blues.” In 2006 he won a Juno Award for Best Blues Album and was nominated three times afterwards. In 2017 he was inducted into the Boogie-Woogie Piano Hall of Fame while performing at the Cincy Blues Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. 2021 Blues Artist of the Year from Western Canadian Music Award and Washington State Virtual Showdown in 2021. The Blues Boss has been on many covers of blues magazines worldwide including the most recently the Living Blues Magazine 2022 June/July issue. Kenny now resides in beautiful Burlington, ON.

Anthony Gomes

2024-06-28 20:00:00 German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON BUY TICKETS

Anthony Gomes is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!

Shawn Kellerman wsg Lowdown Dirty MOJOs

2024-05-11 19:00:00 German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON BUY TICKETS

LIVE STREAM OF Final Firehall Reunion 2024 - A Tribute to Mortz

2024-04-07 14:00:00 German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON

The Great Lakes Blues Society is proud to host the "Final Firehall Reunion 2024" - A Tribute to Mortz! 

Brian J. Spencer of Streaming Incorporated, a London-based streaming company that is Southern Ontario's 1st choice in Live event, hybrid streaming and webcasting since 2003, has graciously offered to sponsor the Final Firehall Reunion and provide a Live Stream of the show via YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/live/yNohcN3jjzM?si=uXYX3awyTrswij8I

Joshua Arden Miller & Pappy John Band

2024-03-02 19:30:00 German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Road, London, ON BUY TICKETS

Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials

2024-01-11 20:00:00 German Canadian Club BUY TICKETS

Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials

Date:     Thursday, January 11, 2024

Doors:   7:30 PM

Show:   8:00 PM

Location: German Canadian Club

                  1 Cove Rd., London, ON

Price:     Members: $35.00

               Non-members: $40

URL:      https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/46539/

To receive your member discount code, please contact;

• Scott Wilkinson – chair@glbs.ca
• Earle Taylor – treasurer@glbs.ca
• Pegg Saunders – admin@glbs.ca
• Marc Shickluna – membership@glbs.ca
• Dee Blue – bookings@glbs.ca

Not a member yet? Sign up on our website at: https://www.glbs.ca/join.php or contact our Membership Chair, Marc Shickluna – membership@glbs.ca

Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin wsg Larry Kurtz and The Joel Dupuis Band

2023-10-15 12:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill

We are finally ready to Rock N' Roll!! The Great Lakes Blues Society is back up and ready to party!!!
Our first show will be a matinee on Sunday Oct. 15 @ Eastside Bar & Grill. The great Ottawa band, Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin wsg Larry Kurtz, on harp will be headliners. London's own & awesome, Joel Dupuis Band, will be opening the festivities
Besides being a tribute to one of our staunchest supporters, the late Greg Simpson, we will also have a membership drive - there will be no pressure.
But, if you do decide to become a member, you will get the members $5 discount...also discount on merch.
Tickets can be obtained from any of our board members: Paul JP Breau, Pegg Saunders, Earle Taylor, Chris Murphy, Marc Shikluna, Dee Blue, Tom Bowes, Kirk Rodgers, myself.....or at Eastside. Bar & Grill - 750 Hamilton Rd. E
It's going to be a wonderful afternoon of great music - join us!!

Ghost Town Blues Band

2019-12-08 15:00:00 East side Bar and Grill

2019-2020 Road to Memphis Competition

2019-08-31 23:59:59 Eastside Bar and Grill, Hamilton Road

The submissions are now open for the 2019-2020 Road to Memphis Competition. Entries are being taken for the Band and Solo/Duo competition.

For the last dozen years or so The Great Lakes Blues Society has, annually, sent entries to this prestigious competition in Memphis, TN, and, almost consistently, our entries have made it to the quarter final level and better. This competition can lead to many connections for the bands that represent the GLBS and is generally considered a step up in their pursuit of spreading their music to a larger business and fan base.

All submission hard copies (CD or stick) are to be received at 832 Kipps Lane, London, Ontario N5Y 4R7 by Midnight August 31, 2019.

We do need, however, to have you understand that, as this larger competition does take place in the United States, it is absolutely essential that all musicians participating have a valid passport and no restrictions on cross border travel. It has happened before that competitors, both from our society and others, have not been able to make the trip due to the laws as regard to international travel.

The local competitions to determine our representatives will take place at Eastside Bar and Grill at 750 Hamilton Road on the following dates:

• Sunday September 22^nd – preliminaries Part One

• Sunday September 29^th – preliminaries Part Two

• Sunday October 6^th – Finals

Please ensure that you carefully read the local rules and the IBC Guidelines as some of the rules have changed. 

Should you have difficulty accessing the links below, please contact Paul Breau @ paul@greatlakesbluessociety.com.

Local Rules and By-Laws

2019-2020 RTM Local Rules and Bylaws.pdf

Blues Foundation Affiliate Challenge Booklet

https://blues.org/ibc-rules-guidelines-local-affiliate-challenges/

Great Lakes Blues Society and Forest City London Music Awards presents......

2019-05-03 23:00:00 London Music Club - Colborne Street

NO COVER CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT!!

Come join in as two of the six nominees from the Forest City London Music Awards, Dashboard Rattle and Twin Fin, strut their stuff! 

Dashboard Rattle (Joe Fournier - Rick Taylor - Jay Riehl - Richard Miron)  http://dashboardrattle.com/

This cool new thing we call Dashboard Rattle is everything roots. A smash-tastic hybrid of original Blues, Swamp, Garage, Rock ‘n Roll, Americana, Soul, Alt-Country, Singer-Songwriter jams. But above all else, a kicking mutha-for-ya guitar BAND! Songs and instruments in an all-for-one collaboration. It’s the heart, soul and experience of four eccentrically talented artists, colliding into a sonic stew. Let’s just call it rock ‘n roll. Dashboard Rattle celebrated their first album release at London Music Club on February 2, 2019.   https://youtu.be/rtxI80Fa8ks

Twin Fin - Dana MacCabe, Cole G Benjamin, Paul Wickerson, Eric Roelofsen, Brad Ondrovcik) http://www.twinfinband.com/

Twin-Fin is high energy Swing, Rockabilly, Blues and Jazz.  Based in London, Ontario, this 5-piece blazing band performs their original songs, along with repertoire by Janis Martin, Louis Prima, Brian Setzer, and Tarantino soundtracks to keep the shows jumpin'...

https://youtu.be/FA2jh8lrMv8

Mark "Bird" Stafford wsg Delta Stone and the Wardogs

2019-03-31 14:00:00 Eastside Bar & Grill

A serious student of “fat tone” harmonica, Mark “Bird” Stafford subscribes to the teachings of the masters: Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter Jacobs, Big Walter Horton, Junior Wells and James Cotton, imbuing what he’s learned with a healthy dose of his own creativity. From the frenzy he can generate from a crowd and on a dance floor to the smooth, mercurial side of his musical personality, Mark pours it on with a highly-polished singing voice and the comparably subtle, expressive tones of his accomplished harpmanship. Those who have been to Bird’s church are the first to testify but never the last.

He’s an active participant in the Toronto Blues Society’s “Blues In The Schools” program and finds time to immerse himself in the International Milk Festival’s musical events. A tireless performer, chances are good you’ll catch him sitting in with a variety of better bands or featured acts wherever he and his harp may travel. If the blues come to your town, expect a Bird sighting. Because Mark, like the song says, is happiest when he’s working overtime.

The energy Mark applies to his favourite musical styles – from Chicago blues to swing, R&B, jump, funk and most things in-between – is entirely his own and born of his love of enthusiastic crowds. From suave, soulful and sophisticated, to hard-rockin’, hard-boppin’ and just plain hard-not-to-love, Mark is – and remains – the word. It’s taken the better part of a most colourful lifetime to refine his craft into its patented state of consistently cool, crowd-pleasing entertainment. He’s a walking, talking example of one of the best lessons the road has ever taught — give the people what they want. All you need do is come on by and get some.

Excerpts taken from an article by Eric Thom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2xYmbpVwlk   "Live at the Delta" CD Release Party, Monarch's Pub, July 18, 2013,  Jim Christakos, Tyler Burgess, Fabio Parovel and Dennis Pinhorn

2019 Road to Memphis Fundraiser

2019-01-13 13:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill, Hamilton Road

Join us on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Eastside Bar and Grill for our 2019 Road to Memphis Fundraiser to send our Solo/Duo act of Dan Braatz and Warren Cinquina off to Memphis at the end of the month.

Doors open at 1pm, with the entertainment commencing at 2pm.  To name a few of the artist who will be joining us are Rick Taylor, Ollie Marcoux, John Napp, Don DiCarlo, Richard Miron and Frank Moreau who come as the "Let's Dance Boogie All Stars".  It is gonna be one fun-filled, musically stimulating afternoon.

All monies raised will go toward travel arrangements for our winners.

Danielle Nicole - Kansas City Blues Lady

2018-10-28 19:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill, Hamilton Road

Have we got a treat for you!!!!

On Sunday, 28 October 2018 at Eastside Bar and Grill, the GLBS is proud to give you Danielle Nicole.

If you missed seeing Danielle Nicole in Kincardine this past July, here is a chance to see what all the Buzz was about. 

Her album “Cry No More” won Contemporary Blues Album this year!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOkW08km5Q

Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of Kansas City blues-rock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album “Wolf Den.” In 2018, Nicole returns with a follow-up release via Concord Records. 

"I grew up playing the blues, and the blues is still a big part of what I do.  But now I'm reaching out more and trying different things.  It still sounds like me, but I'm stretching out a lot more than I have previously." 

Nicole's distinctive, inventive bass work—which resulted in her becoming the first woman to win the Blues Foundation's 2014 Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist, Bass—is the product of years of intensive roadwork.  Although she had no experience with the instrument when she became Trampled Under Foot's bassist, now she can't imagine life without it. 

Rounding out her band are longtime Danielle Nicole Band guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Miller, and her older brother Kris Schenebelen [Trampled Under Foot] on drums. 

"I think that it's a good time for the kind of thing I'm doing," she states.  "From my years of playing blues festivals, I've seen that younger and younger audiences are getting into the blues.  I think that people want to hear authentic music again."

Tickets are $20 Advanced and $25 at the door.

Doors will open @ 1pm, with the show starting at 2pm.

For tickets contact:

paul@greatlakesbluessociety.com

earle@greatlakesbluessociety.com

or

pegg@greatlakesbluessociety.com

Road to Memphis Fundraiser

2018-09-23 14:00:00 Eastside Bar & Grill

This Sunday, the Eastside Bar & Grill is the palce to be for some hot Blues!  50/50 draw, guitar raffle, and a door prize of 2 tickets to see Joe Bonamassa live November 4, 2018 at Budweiser Gardens.  Doors open at 2pm, show starts at 3pm.  A jam will follow.

Admission is $10 with all proceeds going towards sponsoring the artists in Memphis!!  Come on out and support the Great Lakes Blues Society and the winners of the Road to Memphis competition!!

Road to Memphis 2018 / 2019 Finals

2018-09-16 14:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill, Hamilton Road

In the Solo/Duo competition, Tim Gibbons and Crystal Kirk both advanced based on judges’ points.

The Society has been contacted by Tim Gibbon’s road manager, Pat Gibbons and regrettably Tim had to withdraw from this Sunday’s Finals as he will not be able to perform as planned.

In accordance to IBC regulations, this means that the 2^nd  place runner up moves up to take the vacant position, which in this case is No Bones.

So that being said, the day’s competition will be as follows:

Solo/Duo

• Crystal Kirk
• No Bones

Band

• Robbie Antone’s Blues Machine
• Delta Stone & the War Dogs

Doors open at 2 pm, Competition begins at 3:00

$10 cover at the door, 50/50 draw and Guitar Raffle Tickets all proceeds go to send our champions to show the world what we got.

Come on down to the Eastside Bar & Grill at 750 Hamilton Road to be part of the celebration.

Call to the Road to Memphis Competition 2018-2019

2018-08-31 11:59:00

The submissions are now open for the 2019 Road to Memphis Competition. Entries are being taken for the Band and Solo/Duo competition.

All submission hard copies are to be received at 832 Kipps Lane, London, Ontario N5Y 4R7 by Midnight August 31, 2018.

Click here for the 2018-2019 Rules and Regulations.

Please ensure that you carefully read the local rules and the IBC Guidelines as some of the rules have changed. 

Should you have difficulty accessing the links below, please contact Paul Breau @ paul@greatlakesbluessociety.com.

Local Rules and By-Laws

/kcfinder/upload/files/2018-2019%20RTM%20Local%20Rules%20and%20Bylaws.pdf

Blues Foundation Affiliate Challenge Booklet

https://blues.org/ibc-rules-guidelines-local-affiliate-challenges/

2018-2019 Elections and General Meeting

2018-05-31 19:00:00 The London Music Club, Colborne Street

Bill Durst and Joe DeAngelis ...In conjunction with Jack Richardson London Music Week

2018-04-14 20:00:00 London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

Bill Durst, always an audience favourite,  is a Canadian Blues- Rock- Roots guitarist, singer, songwriter, entertainer who has written and recorded over 125 songs on 12 albums with 7 national radio chart hits. Bill has opened for or shared the stage with Rush, Areosmith, BTO, Yardbirds, John Mayall, Savoy Brown, Bobby Rush, Little Feat, George Thorogood, Bad Company, Loverboy, Edgar Winter Group, Jeff Healey, Burton Cummings, Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer, Jack de Keyser, April Wine, L.A. Guns, David Wilcox, Bob Seger, Sly And The Family Stone and more. Mr. Durst has toured across North America and in Europe and tours extensively in Canada.

Bill’s entrance on the national/international stage was with his classic rock band Thundermug formed from London R&B groups in 1969. By the summer of 1972 the band had a number one hit and a fan following in Eastern Canada. The band went on to record a total of 5 albums, (3 albums in the early/mid 1970s and two CDs in the mid 1990s) releasing records in the US and Europe. Bill put out his first two solo releases in the mid eighties but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that Durst got some real career momentum. In 2004 he proclaimed his intention to start up a “little, fuzzy, psychedelic blues band” and since then Bill and his co-writer Joe DeAngelis have produced 5 full length CDs: The Wharncliffe Sessions (’05), The Great Willy Mammoth (’09), Bill Durst Live (‘12) and Hard And Heavy (’13) Good Good Lovin ('15).

For tickets, please contact:

Paul Breau - Paul@greatlakesbluessociety.com or cell (519) 854-5805

Earle Taylor - Earle@greatlakesbluessociety.com or (519) 681-3284

The Paul Deslauriers Band

2018-04-01 15:00:00 The Eastside Bar and Grill

The Paul Deslauriers Band (PDB) was again crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 21st annual Maple Blues Awards held on January 15, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.  In 2017, along with Entertainer of the Year, the PDB also won the Maple Blues Awards for Electric Act of the Year, Bassist of the Year (Greg Morency) and Drummer of the Year (Sam Harrisson). In January 2016 the band took 2nd place at the 32nd International Blues Challenge (IBC), the world’s largest gathering of blues acts, organized by The Blues Foundation.

Held in Memphis Tennessee, they rose to the top to take the runner-up title in the Band category in a worldwide competition that saw 119 bands competing for a spot on the podium.

Following up on the success of their self-titled album from 2014, The Paul DesLauriers Band returns with the aptly titled Relentless, a genuine blues-rock escapade featuring 10 original new songs encompassing their most original and powerful work to date.

Youtube:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube%2fpaul+deslauriers+band&qpvt=youtube%2fpaul+deslauriers+band&view=detail&mid=D08D256501322B38EB69D08D256501322B38EB69&&FORM=VRDGAR

Join us at Eastside Bar and Grill April 1, 2018 @ 3pm to see this Internationally-established band.

Contact GLBS Board members Paul Breau or Earle Taylor, The Eastside Bar and Grill or the Village Idiot for tickets. 

General Meeting

2018-03-29 19:00:00 London Music Club Cellar Lounge

Hello Blues Lovers;

Announcing a GENERAL MEETING of the GREAT LAKES BLUES, Thursday, March 29, 2018. 7:00 PM London Music Club Cellar Lounge.

Come join us as we discuss what we have been up to and our future plans and upcoming shows.

All are welcome you do not have to be a member to attend,

Join us afterward for Thursday Night Blues in the Big Hall for the Scott Holt show!

Rowbust Blues

2018-01-13 20:00:00 https://www.londonmusichall.com/event/1609016 BUY TICKETS

Rowbusts core values are: Integrity, Respect and Dedication to Excellence. These values are incorporated into every team decision we make and help to ensure a positive, meaningful experience for all members.

Rowbust competes in Regional, National and International dragon boat racing competitions. They are EIGHT TIME (2010 – 2017) National Champions, as well as TWO TIME Club Crew World Champions (CCWC) in the BCS division.

Prior to 2010 there was not a BCS division at the Canadian National level and it was Rowbust who were pioneers in getting the division recognized by Dagon Boat Canada.  Gaining National recognition meant Rowbust were eligible to compete at the CCWC who, in 2014, opened its doors to the BCS division for the first time!

In 2014, Rowbust travelled to Ravenna, Italy for the CCWC and paddled their way to win GOLD in three race distances of 200m, 500m and 2000m! Returning to CCWC in Adelaide, Australia in 2016 they successfully defended their title to become two-time Club Crew WORLD Champions.

Now Rowbust has the opportunity to defend their title for a third time in Szeged, Hungary for the 2018 International Dragon Boat Federation CCWC in July.  They will race against other BCS teams from Canada, Hungary, Australia, France, Italy and the USA, among other nations.

July 2018 also marks the 5th International Breast Cancer Paddler’s Commission Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.  This event, held every four years, is specifically for BCS teams from around the world to gather, and race, in the ultimate celebration of Survivorship & Sisterhood!

Rowbust is nothing if not dedicated to their sport, and therefore, are committed to a hectic training schedule to prepare for these competitions.

Come on out and support these amazing women as they strive to defend their title!!!

Road to Memphis Fundraiser

2018-01-07 22:00:00 The Eastside Bar & Grill

Paul Langille and Tom Lockwood will be heading down the road to Memphis for the International Blues challenge which starts on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 and runs until Saturday, January 20, 2018. Last year, this dynamic pair advanced to the Semi Finals and would love to improve on this this trip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ATeHbfdvic

Musically being supported by the Basement Blues Band, Chuckee Zehr, The Robbie Antoine Band, and Mr. Ed and The Support.  This afternoon promises to be full of energy and highly entertaining.

Member Appreciation Day

2017-09-17 15:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill

Road to Memphis Blues Challenge 2018

2017-08-31 23:59:00 Eastside Bar & Grill

There are the new stipulations regarding the competition from the Blues Foundation. Please ensure that you carefully read the Blues Foundation Booklet.

/kcfinder/upload/files/BF-AffiliateChallengeBooklet-edited%201.27.17.pdf

2017 - 2018 Road to Memphis Local Rules and By-Laws

/kcfinder/upload/files/2017-2018%20RTM%20Local%20Rules%20and%20Bylaws.pdf

London Bluesfest 2017

2017-08-27 23:59:59 Harris Park - at the Forks of the Thames BUY TICKETS

This year's Bluesfest will be held in Harris Park and the Great Lakes Blues Society is excited to be a part again this year.  Tickets can be purchases through Budweiser Gardens Events page.  There are 3 links for each day. 

Ghost Town Blues Band wsg Li'l Blues Pill

2017-05-12 20:00:00 http://www765barandgrill.com

Ghost Town Blues Band are back by popular demand. 

With sold out shows in all over, Memphis, TN's Ghost Town Blues Band continue to support their "chart topping" release, Hard Road To Hoe.  

Ghost Town Blues Band – “Tied My Worries To A Stone” (Official) (Hard Road to Hoe  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMirK0QcK1c

Follow them on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/GhostTownBluesBand/

Opening for Ghost Town are Li'l Blues Pill who are rested from their trip to Memphis as competitors in the International Blues Challenge.

Featured Video “Dug Myself A Hole”  https://www.reverbnation.com/lilbluespill

Visit them on Facebook at https://en-gb.facebook.com/LilBluesPill/

GLBS Jack Richardson Music Award Showcase

2017-04-06 20:00:00 London Music Club - Colborne Street BUY TICKETS

The Great Lakes Blues Society will be holding a showcase of the Blues artists who have been nominated for a 2017 Jack Richardson Music Award.

Come on out and support this wonderful array of amazing local musical talent. 

It is unfortunate that Rick Taylor will not be appearing as he has a previous commitment. 

Who Has The Winning 50/50 ticket???

2017-03-09 23:59:59

The Firehall Reunion was Saturday, February 18 at the London Music Hall.  An excellent time was had by all!!!!  The Blues Society held a 50/50 draw, raising money for the Blues In The Schools Program. 

The winner ticket was drawn; however, never claimed.  This notification will expire on March 9, 2017 @ midnight.

Does this belong to you???? 

2017 Firehall Reunion

2017-02-18 23:59:00 London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

This year’s GLBS Road to Memphis winner in the band category, The Focklers (http://thefocklers.com/) have been invited to their first Firehall Reunion, and the band is stoked and eager to make their mark. Two brothers, a cousin and a friend make up this dynamic, unconventional quartet and whether it’s DNA, Karma or just the audacity of youth, these guys can kick it.

When you see these fine artists at the Firehall Reunion, they will be walking just a little taller, having just competed at the International Blues Competition in Memphis.  These gents should be full of pride as they made it to the semi-finals.  They represented the Blues Society well, and we are very proud of their accomplishment.  Well done!

The Firehall Reunion is a celebration of the talent, venues and the innkeepers, publicans, managers and promoters who together have created a Blues spawning ground in London. Don’t miss this year’s celebration of the new and the more seasoned, and the stalwarts that contribute to and make the Firehall Reunion THE Blues gathering of the year.

Blues lovers in London know and respect Tim Woodcock (https://youtu.be/Dlo1_f1DHjw)  and Cheryl Lescom(https://www.cheryllescom.com/) for their talent and longevity and the joy and love they convey each time they are on stage doing what they do best, singing and playing the Blues. Cheryl is the Queen of the Firehall, and Tim is London’s Statesman of the Blues and individually and together they have been singing and playing, sharing the Blues for well over 30 years. In 2016, Tim was recognized with the Jack Richardson Award for Best Bluesman and in 2015, Cheryl was nominated for a Maple Blues Award - Best Female Singer and she released her latest CD - 1953 with the Tucson Choir Boys AND she re-released her highly successful 2007 CD - High Heel Blues.

Brian Mortimer has booked the PAUL DESLAURIERS BAND (https://www.pauldeslauriers.ca/) for the 27th Firehall Reunion before they were nominated for Maple Blues Awards and swept the evening winning FOUR MBA’s including Entertainer of the Year, Electric Act of the Year, Drummer of the Year (Sam Harrisson) and Bassist of the Year (Greg Morency). Last February they came in second at the IBC’s in Memphis an absolute magical accomplishment If you don’t have your tickets, ask yourself, ‘What am I waiting for’?  Congratulations to the Paul Deslauriers Band.

PAUL LANGILLE (https://youtu.be/Rkqf0Rs14aI), 2008 Jack Richardson Award winner Best Contemporary Singer/songwriter, and 2016 co-winner single/duo GLBS Road to Memphis competition, hails from Hamilton, has three stellar CD’s to his credit, the latest being Pine and Locke. In 2008, Paul won the Jack Richardson Award for best contemporary singer/songwriter. Paul was a fixture at the Firehall during its hay day, and in the fall of 2016, participated in the Great Lakes Blues Society sponsored Road to Memphis competition where he and his partner Tom Lockwood, won the single/duo competition and will be representing the Blues Society in Memphis at the end of January. Paul has a deep baritone voice likened to David Clayton Thomas or Bob Segar. He is a masterful guitar player, his wrist literally a blur. Paul’s voice, guitar and professional rapport with his audience is special.

CHUCKEE ZEHR, (https://youtu.be/HuokMOfNEH8) 2 time winner of the GLBS – Road to Memphis Competition in the Single/Duo category. She made it to the Semi’s at the 2014 IBC’s in Memphis as a single and competed at the IBC’s again in 2015 with her friend Gail Selkirk in the Duo category. Chuckee is the lead singer and keyboardist with Chuckee and the Crawdaddies, as well as performing solo and as an accompanist at many of the major festivals all over during the past several years. She is a classically-trained pianist, with a wonderful, passionate and compelling voice.

THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS (http://www.garykendall.com/Bluestime/THAS.htm) The Super Group comprised of 5 members of Downchild and one from Fathead: Chuck Jackson (vocals & harp), Gary Kendall (bass), Mike Fitzpatrick (drums), Michael Fonfara (Piano/Organ), Teddy Leonard (guitar), and Pat Carey (sax).  These gents will be playing as a band, as well as backing up various artists.

Chuck Jackson is first and foremost an incredible entertainer. Whether with Downchild or the Hogtown All Stars or as a guest with many other bands, when Jackson takes the stage... he owns it! He is a Maple Blues Award winner - Male Vocalist of the Year and a Toronto Blues Society ‘Blues with a Feeling’ award recipient for his achievements during a long and distinguished career.

Gary Kendall is an elite Canadian bassist who has won the Maple Blues Award for best Bass player so many times they are thinking of renaming the trophy. Whether playing with Downchild, The Hogtown Allstars or The Gary Kendall Band, Gary is happiest playing, recording and livin’ the dream!

Mike Fitzpatrick has also won an MBA, for drummer of the year. He’s played with Big Joe Turner, Sonny Rhodes, Jack deKeyzer, and Morgan Davis and David Vest before and since Downchild.

Michael Fonfara has been touted as one of the busiest keyboard players in North America. He began his career in the 60s, playing with Mike Bloomfield in Electric Flag and he was also in the super group, Rhinoceros. He’s played with Lou Reed, Solomon Burke and has been a member of Downchild since 1992. He’s been nominated 9 times for the Maple Blues Award for Keyboard Player of The Year and won 4 times.

Teddy Leonard has won a Maple Blues Award for Guitarist of The Year. He is a long-time member of the Juno and Maple Blues Award winning band Fathead. He’s also a member of the Village Blues Band and has recorded with David Vest. Teddy is known for his own original blues sound, and in 2010 he was presented with London’s “Jimmy Lewis Award”, in recognition of his long career as a blues musician.

Sax player Pat Carey has a music degree from the University of Manitoba and joined Downchild in 1985. He has composed horn arrangements for Jack deKeyzer, Chuck Jackson and the All-Stars, Big Daddy G and Sunny Fournier, as well as recorded with Rita Chiarelli, Fathead, Danny Brooks, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne to name just a few. Pat has won 5 MBAs for Horn Player of the Year.

There will be a two-stage format this year.  The Big Stage in the London Music Hall, and the smaller stage in Rumrunners, which will be known as the Great Lakes Blues Society stage.  This stage will be run by Dave Harland and Paul Breau, both Board members of the GLBS.  Folks really like this room as it is more like the original Firehall with brick walls and great sound.

 

VIP TABLES

Many of you are Firehall reunion veterans, and already know the importance of having a VIP table.  This year there will be a total of 36 tables for sale and take NOTE 3/4 of them are spoken for, so don’t waste any time if you are interested.  The tables hold 10 blues fans and can be reserved and are still only $400.  Chris Mortimer is looking after this opportunity - he can be reached at 519-870-0956 or at theoneandonlycaptain@hotmail.com.  Please don’t hesitate to contact him TODAY and avoid disappointment.  The VIP tables always sell out and they are great as you and your friends have a home base to come back to which make your trips to the other stage hassle free.

Road to Memphis Fundraiser

2017-01-15 15:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grille, Hamilton Road East

Well the time is drawing near to send the winners of the Road To Memphis Competition to Memphis.  To do that requires funding for travel, lodging and food! 

Please come out on Sunday to an day of wonderful talent, a 50/50 draw, good food, and friendship!

A Trio of Trios III - Rowbust Blues!

2017-01-06 20:00:00 London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

Once again, the Blues Society will team up with the Rowbust Dragon Boat Team to help them raise money to defend their World Championship title in Hungary in 2017!  Visit their website for more details  www.rowbustdragonboat.com. 

Our axe slingers in this round - Bill Durst (www.billdurst.com), Joel Johnson (www.joeljohnsonblues.com) and Spencer Mackenzie (www.spencermackenzie.com).

40th Anniversary of the Last Waltz

2016-11-12 20:00:00 Centennial Hall BUY TICKETS

The Great Lakes Blues Society is proud to part of this extraordinary event.  Featuring Canadian Blues All Stars Chuck Jackson, Paul James, Johnny Max, Matt Weidinger and Jerome Levon Avis.

Musical director, producer/musician Lance Anderson.  Backing them is a 9-piece band with horns. 13 artists in total!

For tickets, please contact

Bonnie Tucker bonnie@greatlakesbluessociety.com; Cell - 519-870-9158

Road to Memphis Blues Competition 2016

2016-10-02 20:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill

Good Luck to All who have entered this year's Road to Memphis Competition!  Here are the entries!!!

Competition starts @ 3PM!

Questions, contact David@greatlakesbluessociety.com

Trio of Trios - Part II - Canadians You Should Know!!

2016-05-27 20:00:00 London Music Hall

A Karma Production / Great Lakes Blues Society

Co-Production

TRIO OF TRIOS - Part II

Canadians You SHOULD Know!!

This is gonna be one heck of a show People!!!  

First you have MonkeyJunk (http://monkeyjunkband.com) the Ottawa-based band who came along just when music fans needed them the most.  With Steve Marriner (Vocals/Harp/Guitar), Tony D (Guitar) and Matt Sobb (Drums/Shaker), they brought an accessible and refreshing blend of swamp-rock roots and blues to the table and haven’t looked back. In the relatively short time they’ve been performing and recording together, the members of MonkeyJunk have won a collective 20 Maple Blues Awards, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Blues Music Award (USA), and have been nominated twice for a JUNO Award, taking home the coveted hardware in 2012.

MonkeyJunk performs the title track single from their Debut Album "Tiger In Your Tank." Recorded in St. John's, Newfoundland in September 2008 for TV show "Out Of The Fog."    https://youtu.be/MQG2-JnNd8A

Next up, the Paul DesLauriers Band (www.pauldeslauriersband.com) who are made up of virtuoso guitarist and singer Paul DesLauriers and masterful rhythm section Greg Morency on bass and Sam Harrisson on drums. On January 30th 2016 the band took 2nd place at the 32nd International Blues Challenge, the world’s largest gathering of blues acts, organized by The Blues Foundation. Held in Memphis Tennessee, they rose to the top to take the runner-up title in the band category in a world-wide competition that saw 119 bands competing for a spot on the podium. The current self-titled electric album from these three pillars of the Quebec Blues scene has captured the subtlety and intensity, the unique interplay and excitement they are so well known for. Released to unanimously excellent reviews in March 2014, the album reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Canada Blues Chart within a month! They are currently touring Canada and the USA in support of the album.

Here they rip through Going Down Slow, She Should Be Mine, All I Want, and Love In Vain from their self-titled CD - https://youtu.be/YNiyEWaqSPw

If you haven't seen Cecile Doo-Kingue yet (http://www.cdkmusik.com), this is your time!!  An exceptional stage presence, guitarist / singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué blends blues, afro-roots and soul to create a unique sound. Born and raised in New York City, first generation from Cameroon, she has lived in the USA, France, and is now an adopted Montrealer.

Cécile Doo-Kingué isn’t just another token “chick” guitarist; considered one of Canada’s most electrifying and versatile guitarists her talents are measured not by gender lines, but by the fact that she is quickly earning a stellar reputation and a place alongside Canada’s current roster of great guitarists. Powerful and raw, Cécile Doo-Kingué’s guitar prowess, lyrics, and sound make for enthralling and intimate communion.  From the "Anybody Listening" - Part 1 Monologues - https://youtu.be/XNRH4Q_TIl0

Advanced tickets are $30; At the Door - $35.  There are a limited number of VIP tables available for $350 so ya best be quick!! 

A Great Lakes Blues Society Members Discount is available for members in Good Standing, with a confirmation of their current membership!

Tickets are available through Society contacts.

David Harland - 519-701-1669 or david@greatlakesbluessociety.com 

or

Pegg Saunders - 519-495-7547 or pegg@greatlakesbluessociety.com.

2016-2017 Board Nominees

2016-05-18 19:00:00 GM and Elections...Victoria Tavern, South Street

As of 09 May 2016, folks who tossed their hat into the ring for the Board of Director Elections.

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David Wilcox wsg Twin Fin

2016-05-13 20:00:00 The London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

London Music Hall and Karma Production have reached out to the Great Lakes Blues Society and The Blues In The Schools program and we will be the benefactor of the David Wilcox http://www.davidwilcox.net show wsg Twin Fin https://www.facebook.com/twin.fin.band.

The Great Lake Blues Society is very proud to be associated with this event. A portion of proceeds will support our Blues in the Schools program.

Contact pegg@greatlakesbluessociety.com

or

david@greatlakesbluessociety.com or 519-701-1669 for tickets

David Wilcox is a brilliant song writer, a great singer, and one of the hottest guitar players in the world. He first made his name as a wild, live performer and then as a first-rate recording artist whose work, from "Out Of The Woods" (1980) to his brand new release, "Boy In The Boat" (2007, stands the test of time. 

It’s going got be a great event!  Join us as David takes the stage for the first time at the London Music Hall.

 

Road to Memphis Fundraiser

2016-01-17 15:43:30 Eastside Bar and Grille

A Trio of Trios, Axe Slingers All!!!!

2016-01-08 19:00:00 London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

In support of "Rowbust Dragon Boat Racers Team" the Great Lakes Blues Society proudly presents.....

A Trio of Trios, Axe Slingers All! 

Featuring......

Bill Durst 

www.billdurst.com                         

https://youtu.be/9gDOhjtaNzQ

The Michael Schatte Band

www.michaelschatte.com

https://youtu.be/lHDpfXUUqxQ

The Stanley Brown Blues Band

https://youtu.be/xS3aYCxxrAg

Rowbust Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Racing Team is a community leader helping those with breast cancer achieve the highest quality of life.  Through mentorship of breast cancer survivors, Rowbust team members are role models for both family and community.

Six Time Club Crew National Gold Medalists 2010 to 2015 and 

Club Crew World Gold Medalists, Italy 2014.

Help Rowbust raise funds to minimize their costs for the National Crew members traveling to Adelaide, Australia in March 2016 to defend our CHAMPIONSHIP title!

Check out their website ... http://www.rowbustdragonboat.com

The Great Lakes Blues Society 2015 Christmas Show

2015-11-20 20:00:00 London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

Great Lakes Blues Society 2015 Christmas Show with

Ghost Town Blues Band wsg Katfight Keys!!!!!

The GLBS will receive a percentage for each ticket sold by the Blues Society, whether VIP or General Admittance, we ask you .......

PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS THROUGH ANY BOARD MEMBER!!!! 

Tickets will be $15 advanced and $20 at the door. 

As with our last show, the 1^st row of tables will be available for General Admission buyers. 

VIP tables will sell at $200 for GLBS members, and $250 for non-members.

 Doors open @ 7:00 pm

Delta Moon is SOLD OUT!!!!

2015-11-14 18:04:43 London Music Club

SOLD OUT!!!!!!

The Road To Memphis Competition

2015-09-27 15:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grille, Hamilton Road

The Preliminaries are done!!!  As in the Solo / Duo Acts, there was a tie for second place, thus sending the following 4 bands to compete in next week's Finals.

• Brock Stonefish Blues Band
• Double Clutch Band
• Blues on the Rocks; and
• The Johnny Max Band.

As a reminder, the 4 Solo / Duo Acts competing next week are:

• Kerri Manning
• Ben Young-Steinberg
• Wayne Holden and Mikey Ethelston
• NoBones (Danny Braatz and Warren Cinquina)

Congratulations to all!!! 

The Finals begin @ 3pm at the East Side Bar and Grille!!  Come on out and see who will be representing the Great Lakes Blues Society in January 2016! 

Thank you for all your support, without it, this competition would not be possible!!

Guitar Raffle Fundraiser 2015 / 2016 IBC winners

2015-09-13 15:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grille, Hamilton Road

Have you got your ticket/s for this fantastic Signed Blues Guitar???  Tickets will be sold during the competition dates in September, with the Final Draw date yet to be determined. 

Road to Memphis Competition

2015-09-07 20:00:00 http://www.eastsidebarandgrill.ca

For the 2016 Road to Memphis Competition Rules click here

Down In The Delta

2015-08-12 19:30:00 London Music Club

SOLD OUT!!!!!!

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

2015-06-25 20:00:00 London Music Club - Front Room

David Harland

Hello my name is Dave Harland and I am a founding member of the Great Lakes Blues Society.

For the last five years I have served on the Board of Directors and I currently am the sitting Chairman of the Board. I also serve as the Chairman of the IBC Committee, and have served the Merchandise, Booking and Sponsorship Committees.

The Great lakes Blues Society is undergoing a considerable amount of change, and I would appreciate your votes to allow me to continue on the Board and be part of the future.

Thanks for your Consideration

Pegg Saunders

I was introduced to the then Canada South Blues Society, joined as a member for the founding year of the Great Lakes Blues Society, and actively become involved as a volunteer.  In 2009, I was elected to the Executive and maintained a seat until 2011 as secretary and part of the BITS committee. 

I have become involved with Karma Production, working the door at Mortz’ events, as well as the Lot Parties that the London Music Hall puts on.  You will also see me at the door of the London Music Club helping out Pete and Jan.

I came back to the Board for the 2014-2015 term serving as Secretary / Web / Media.  Many changes have taken place this past year, and I would like to continue in an active role for the 2015-2016 term to see where the Great Lakes Blues Society will go!

Earle Taylor

Having served on the executive for the past many years and last year as Treasurer, I would like to contribute on that level for another year to help ensure the stability of the Society for the future. 

My background includes: 10 years as entertainment programmer for McGill University; operating partner of Kiplings Nightclub which ran for 6 years; and a short stint as club manager of Yuk Yuks London. Currently I am serving as executive director of the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities which, amongst other goals, promotes live entertainment of all kinds on Canadian college and university campuses.

Bonnie Tucker

I have served on the GLBS Board of Directors for the past year as the Membership Chair, in addition have completed many other needed tasks and assignments this year that benefit this organization.  I would like to continue my role and watch this society grow and develop.  I have been a member of the Great Lakes Blues Society since 2008, but a blues music fan for many years.

Please consider me to be a part of your Board of Directors again this upcoming year.

Paul Breau

I am a founding member of the Great Lakes Blues Society, and previously a member and executive of the former London chapter of the Canada South Blues Society since 2005.  In my capacity as Production Director, I over saw the logistics of making our shows happen.  During my last term as board member and Vice Chair, I have attempted to help steer the GLBS as we have gone through our major transition of new executive members and a new focus on what we are about and want to achieve for YOU the membership. In April of this month we were recognized by the Jack Richardson Music Awards for our contribution towards promoting live music and artists.  We are the first organization to have this honor bestowed upon them as it is normally awarded to an individual.  I am running again in the hopes that moving forward, we as a blues society can further achieve our mandate of education, promotion of local talent and keeping the blues alive.

Marc Shickluna

I have lived in London for the past 30 years after living in the Niagara area, Toronto, Edmonton, Yellowknife and Windsor. I’ve been involved with the Great Lakes Blues Society for the past few years on the Road To Memphis committee.

I was involved with high-tech (telecommunications and IT) for over 30 years as a technician, project manager and management. I am currently semi-retired and focus my time on home improvements and music.

Terrance Dash

Terrance migrated to the greater London area in 2010, becoming involved in various music circles. A campfire guitarist, grew up on R&B, and blues from the early '60s. Terrance still feels privileged to jam with some of south western Ontario, and London's incredibly talented amateur and professional musicians. He picked up a bass guitar at the London Music Club during a jam and found a new way to enjoy the blues. He served on the GLBS board 2014, and found it a very rewarding opportunity to connect with and befriend some of the best blues performers.

Blues in the Schools

2015-04-20 12:00:00 Great Lakes Blues Society

Attention Musicians!

The Great Lakes Blues Society is accepting proposals from local musicians who would like to participate in our Blues in The Schools program.  Each year we proudly present this program to schools in London, and the surrounding areas to educate students about Blues music through a variety of Blues artists, with the goal of keeping the Blues alive for future generations. Some of the artists we have had perform in the past include greats such as Billy Branch, Reverend Robert Jones, Terrence Simien, Fruteland Jackson, Guy Davis, and Mac Arnold, just to name a few.

This is a chance for you to help pass the Blues on to younger generations, reach a whole new audience, and get paid for it as well!  To be considered for this unique and rewarding opportunity, please submit your proposal using the following criteria as a basis for your presentation:

Must be:

• historical regarding Blues music origins;

• educational on both historical and musical levels;

• entertaining to the 10 to 14-year-old age group; and

• 50 to 60 minutes in length.

   

All submissions must be from current or new members of the

Great Lakes Blues Society to be considered.

Please submit all proposals to:

bookingsglbs@gmail.com

No later than April 20, 2015

Keeping the Blues Alive at

http://www.greatlakesbluessociety.com

The 25th Edition of Firehall Reunion

2015-02-21 19:00:00 The London Music Hall

Chuckee and the Crawdaddies

2015-02-13 21:00:00 Eastside Bar & Grille, Hamilton Road

Chuckee and the Crawdaddies have been delighting audiences at blues venues and festivals throughout Ontario since forming in 2006. The band features award-winning singer and songwriter, Charlene “Chuckee” Zehr, on Vocals and Keyboards, Dave Sloane on Guitar, Chris Riding on Bass and Paul Goossens on drums.

With influences from Bessie Smith through the Meters to Led Zeppelin, the band delivers a powerful fusion of R&B, Soul and Funk with roots that stretch back to the Louisiana deltas of the 1930s, mixing original material and rarely-heard covers in a show you will never forget!

Take a listen to Chuckee singing "Cry Baby" .... makes the hair on your hair stand up!!!  Nicely done Chuckee!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx4an0h7KQE

The Sam Taylor Band

2015-02-07 13:32:46 The London Music Club BUY TICKETS

The SAM TAYLOR Band

Blues Canvas & www.themanuelplay.com present The Sam Taylor Band. Sam is a force of nature that has been energizing audiences with his electric guitar riffs since he hit the London music scene at a young age. His earth quaking rhythms have been known to incite foot stomping, approval shouting, and spontaneous singing amongst his instant fans. Sam will be joined onstage by his incendiary backing band as he rolls through rollicking blues & original tunes!!!

The Michael Schatte Band, Live @ Eastside

2015-02-06 21:00:00 Eastside Bar & Grille, Hamilton Road

Conor Gains Band & Robbie Antone Duo

2015-01-31 13:00:00 The London Music Club BUY TICKETS

A double-whollup of rootsy-blues from 2 of the finest executors of the genre... don't miss Conor and Robbie as they put on a show like no other!!!  Conor Gains has performed with the B.B. King all-stars in Nashville and Memphis, and was invited by the late Les Paul to join him on stage at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club – all before his 16th birthday!

LMC Peace Benefit #1

2015-01-23 19:00:00 London Music Club BUY TICKETS

The Maple Blues Awards 2015

2015-01-19 19:00:00 Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performing and Learning BUY TICKETS

The 18th Annual Maple Blues Awards will be held at the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Koerner Hall on Monday, January 19th, 2015 in Toronto.

The winners of the 18th Annual Maple Blues Awards will be announced at the annual Maple Blues Awards Gala on Monday, January 19th, 2015. This very special evening is Canada’s national annual celebration of homegrown blues talent.

Each year, attendees of the Maple Blues Awards Gala enjoy performances from a selection of current nominees, accompanied by the always popular Maple Blues Band, comprised entirely of Maple Blues Awards winners and nominees.

2015 Road To Memphis Fundraiser

2015-01-11 15:00:00 East Side Bar and Grille

2014 Blues Society Christmas Sale & Promotion

2014-12-31 00:00:00

Have we got a deal for you!!!!  Check out these prices for Great Lakes Blues Society merchandise... Single purchase, or create a bundle package, either way, you cannot lose!!!

As well, are you looking to renew/purchase a membership, mention the CHRW radio promotion and you will receive your membership for only $25!!!!

NOTE:  Only Small Hoodies are left!!!

Road to Memphis 2015 Fundraiser

2014-12-13 20:00:00 Stratford Masonic Concert Hall

The Great Lakes Blues Society is holding a fundraiser to help eleviate costs for the winners of the Road to Memphis 2015 competition.  Come on out to the renovated Stratford Masonic Concert Hall (www.smch.ca), and enjoy the fine talent of the solo/duo team winners, Chuckee Zehr and Gail Selkirk, and the Band winners, The Michael Schatte Band. 

Scott Holt Band

2014-09-27 15:00:00 London Music Hall BUY TICKETS

The Great Lakes Blues Society is proud to present:

The Scott Holt Band wsg Lit'l Chicago (2 time winners of the Road to Memphis Competition)

Tickets:

$20 for Great Lakes Blues Society members, $25 for non-members

Limited Reserved seating VIP tables of 10 ($250 for members & $300 for non-members)

Doors open @ 7 PM, Show begins @ 8 PM

Tickets available:

• London Music Hall (519-432-1107)
• The Village Idiot (519-434-9594)
• www.ticketscene.ca
• Great Lakes Blues Society - Dave Harland (519-701-1669)

Nick Moss Band

2014-04-14 07:00:00 London Music Hall

Tickets available through TicketScene

Mac Arnold & Plateful of Blues

2014-03-05 18:30:24 London Music Hall

Tickets available through Ticketscene.

Coco Montoya / Monkey Junk

2013-10-14 19:00:00

Popa Chubby

2013-08-22 19:00:00 Music Hall

Lauren Mitchell

2013-05-31 19:00:00 Music Hall

Scott Holt

2013-05-18 19:00:00

John Nemeth & Deanna Bogert

2013-04-13 19:00:00 Music Hall

Fruteland Jackson

2013-04-11 19:00:00

Mississippi Heat

2013-03-14 19:00:00 Music Hall

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, The Debbie Davis Band

2012-11-17 19:00:00

Sugar Ray Norcia & The Bluetones

2012-10-19 19:00:00

Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues

2012-09-22 19:00:00

Ana Popovic

2012-07-05 19:00:00

Savoy Brown & The Chris O\'Leary Band

2012-06-09 19:00:00 Music Hall

Studebaker John & The Hawks

2012-05-17 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Tinsley Ellis & Ronnie Baker Brooks

2012-04-06 19:00:00 Music Hall

The Deanna Bogart Band

2012-01-28 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Tommy Castro

2011-11-19 19:00:00 Music

Big James & The Chicago Playboys and Larry McCray

2011-09-24 19:00:00 Music Hall

Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band

2011-07-07 17:56:39 The Music Hall Lounge

The Laurie Morvan Band

2011-06-24 20:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Magic Slim & The Teardrops and Kenny \"Blues Boss\" Wayne

2011-06-11 19:00:00 Music Hall

Ronnie Baker Brooks and John Primer ( 1st Annual fundraiser for The Alexander Hebert Endownment Fund )

2011-04-08 19:00:00 Music Hall

Reverend Robert Jones

2011-03-18 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King

2011-03-11 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Shakura S’Aida, Tom Lockwood Band and Rick Taylor ( 1st Annual IBC Party )

2011-01-21 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials wsg Cheryl Lescom w/ Tim Woodcock & the Thunderkings and Tom Lockwood Band ( 7th Annual Christmas Party – Christmas For Participation House )

2010-11-19 19:00:00 Music Hall

Scott Holt Band

2010-10-22 19:00:00 Music Hall

Nick Moss & The Flip Tops ( 2nd Annual Fundraiser for the Don Drennan Melanoma Foundation For Families )

2010-09-25 19:00:00

Laurie Morvan Band

2010-07-29 19:00:00

Mississippi Heat

2010-06-30 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues wsg Michael Burks

2010-05-15 19:00:00 Music Hall

Monkey Junk

2010-04-02 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang

2010-03-18 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Coco Montoya, Motor City Josh & The Big 3 and Joanne Shaw Taylor ( 6th Annual Christmas Party – For Participation House )

2009-12-05 19:00:00 Music Hall

Scott Holt Band, Eddie Turner and Chris Chown Band ( 1st Annual Fundraiser for the Don Drennan Melanoma Foundation For Families )

2009-09-26 19:00:09 The Music Hall Lounge

Bryan Lee & The Power Blues Band

2009-08-12 19:00:00

Daddy Mack Blues Band

2009-07-22 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Treasa Levasseur / The Chris Trowell Band

2009-05-29 19:00:00

JW- Jones

2009-04-24 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick

2009-04-17 19:00:00 Town Hall Theatre

Monkey Junk

2009-03-20 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Steve Strongman, Paul James, Chris Murphy Band, Danny Brooks, Cheryl Lescom, Tim Woodcock, Rick Taylor, Pat Waterfield, Paul Langille and Shelley McDermott ( Firehall Reunion )

2009-02-21 19:00:00 Music Hall

Motor City Women & Detroit Express, The Deanna Bogart Band and Sharrie Williams ( 5th Annual Christmas Party – Blues Women Christmas – For Participation House )

2008-12-28 19:00:00 Music Hall

Byther Smith

2008-10-23 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band ( New Orleans Comes To London )

2008-07-03 19:00:00 The Music Hall Lounge

Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues, Carl Weathersby Blues Band and Nick Moss & The Flip Tops ( Chicago Comes To London )

2008-06-20 19:00:00 London Music Hall

CHICAGO COMES TO LONDON - FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008 The Great Lakes Blues Society is proud to present the best of Chicago blues when Chicago Comes To London on Friday June 20, 2008. The featured stars are Billy Branch And The Sons Of Blues, Carl Weathersby Blues Band and Nick Moss And The Flip Tops. WHAT: CHICAGO COMES TO LONDON WHEN: Friday, June 20, 2008 WHERE: Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London (enter off Queens Ave between Richmond and Clarence) WHO: Billy Branch And The Sons Of Blues Billy Branch is one of the premier blues harmonica players around. Born in Chicago in 1951 Billy has been playing blues harp since he was 10 years old. He got his first big break when he won a blues harp contest in Chicago in 1975, beating a Chicago legend in the process. He has recorded with an incredible list of other blues legends from Muddy Waters to James Cotton. The cd Harp Attack! featuring Cotton, Carey Bell, Junior Wells and Billy is recognized as a blues harp classic. Billy started the Sons Of Blues over 30 years ago and the band was one of the featured artists at the main stage at the Chicago Blues Festival in 2007. Although personnel has changed over the years the band is still a Chicago favourite and Billy Branch a Chicago mainstay. In addition to all of this Billy is a blues educator, one of the major forces in the Blues In The Schools programs in the USA.Blues producer Chicago Beau has written: “ Billy Branch has become a beacon and a model for his times;as an artist and social / cultural activist …. Billy Branch is a bluesman; Billy Branch is the Blues.” Carl Weathersby Blues Band Born in Jackson Mississippi, Carl Weathersby emigrated to the Chicago area when he was a young man and has been playing the blues ever since. He was the lead guitarist in The Sons Of Blues for 14 years before forming his own band and he has not slowed down since.He is widely considered one of the very best blues guitarist in Chicago, and anywhere. His scorching style and articulate phrasing have been praised by critics near and far and his soulful and deep vocals accompany that perfectly. He is a bluesman’s bluesman. Nick Moss And The Flip Tops Are carrying on the Chicago blues tradition. This band is in demand and has garnered rave reviews for their live performances from, among others, Buddy Guy himself. Nick Moss learned the blues by playing with the masters including Jimmy Dawkins, Jimmy Rogers and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith. The band and Nick have been nominated for three 2008 Blues Music Awards, Album of the Year, Band of the Year and Instrumentalist-Guitar (Nick Moss). The BMAs are the most prestigious awards in the blues world and these nominations are among the most coveted of the BMAs. And this is the opening act.This band is the real deal and will be around to entertain blues fans for years to come. This is the London premier but it won’t be the last we see them. HOW MUCH: Reserved VIP tables of 10- $300 for Great Lakes Blues Society Members ($400 for non-members) General admission tickets- $25 for Great Lakes Blues Society members ($30 for non-members) WHAT TIME: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. First act will start by 8:00 p.m. BE THERE AND BE PART OF LONDON BLUES HISTORY !!!!

Reverend Robert Jones

2008-03-27 19:00:00 London Music Hall

Garrett Mason

2008-03-13 19:00:00

Lurrie Bell, Scott Holt Band, Tim Woodcock & Cheryl Lescom , Bill Durst Band, Chris Chown Band and Black Rock Blues Band ( Firehall Reunion )

2008-02-09 19:00:46 Music Hall

Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Lucky Peterson and Soul Sistaz ( 4th Annual Christmas Party )

2007-12-08 19:00:00 Music Hall

The Great Lakes Blues Society, in affiliation with Karma Productions is excited to announce an incredible blues show for the month of December. The December event for the Blues Society has always been one of our biggest shows of the year, and December 8, 2007, will be no exception. Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater is a versatile, flamboyant blues rocker from Birmingham, Alabama, by way of Chicago. For more than 50 years he has been performing, including, at a very early age, a stint with The Five Blind Boys of Alabama. By his mid-teens, however, he had moved from gospel to the blues, and to the city on Lake Michigan. Since then, through various bands and affiliations, Eddy has established himself as one of the very best in the game, both on record and on stage. He is a perennial nominee for the W.C. Handy Awards, and has won once for one of his earlier albums. He is cited by many as one of the most entertaining of all entertainers, in any musical field, and no longer has to be considered a blues artist working his way towards a higher recognition. He’s there! As a bluesman, Lucky Peterson has to be considered a fusion artist. He’s been a star since the age of three, when he played his first professional gig, and in the years that followed has played with, and been praised by, a who’s who of the blues. While still a child, Willie Dixon took Lucky under his wing, and within months the young prodigy had appeared on The Tonight Show, as well as Ed Sullivan. He split his teen years between playing the blues, and studying formal music on the French Horn. Thankfully, for our sake, the blues won out and everyone is more than excited that Lucky will be returning to London for the first time in many years on December 8th. Also appearing on their first “big show” gig for the blues society are The Soul Sistaz. Shari and Natasha Meister have been knocking the sox off of blues fans in London for a couple of years now as they’ve developed through a variety of identities including The Meister Sisters, and The Johnny Girls. They are now ready to unleash the purest form of their act and we all anticipate a massive reaction to these stars of the future. This show will be held at the Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets for this premium event are priced at 30 dollars, or 20 dollars for members of The Great Lakes Blues Society, and are available at Tequilla Rose’s/The Music Hall, The Village Idiot and Westside Variety. Reserved tables are also available. If you wish to reserve a table, contact Brian Mortimer at 519-963-7247 or at brian@greatlakesbluessociety.com . For more information on these shows, contact Greg Simpson at 519-432-5317 or at gregsimpson2001@rogers.com

James Cotton Band, Danny Brooks& The Memphis Brothers and TW & The All Stars

2007-10-13 14:40:34

The Eric Tessmer Band

2007-07-07 20:00:00

Darrel Nullisch Band, David Rotundo and Harmonica Shah Blues Band ( We’re Done Working show for Rick & Marilyn Clarke )

2007-06-16 20:00:00

Jack DeKeyzer wsg Garrett Mason ( Great Lakes Blues Society’s Founding Members Bash )

2007-04-14 20:00:00

Bill Durst and Trevor Finlay Band ( Golf Tournament show)

2007-04-12 20:00:00

Reverend Robert Jones

2007-03-23 20:00:00

Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Stacy Mitchhart & Blue-U-Can-Use, Tim Woodcock & Cheryl Lescom and Danny Brooks ( Firehall Reunion)

2007-02-10 20:00:00

Detroit Women & The Motor City Express, Larry McCray, Johnny Reed & The House Rockers and Paul Miles ( 3rd Annual Christmas Party )

2006-12-16 20:00:00

Bobby Rush & Shawn Kellerman wsg Robbie Antone and Brent Tingley

2006-11-05 20:00:00

Cheryl Lescom and Jack DeKeyzer, Tim Woodcock and Loco Zydeco ( Triple CD Release Party )

2006-09-24 20:00:00

Scott Holt Band wsg Tim Woodcock Band w/ Cheryl Lescom and Chris Chown Band ( Lucy Blue’s Birthday Bash )

2006-06-24 20:00:00

Chris Beard wsg Johnny Reed & The House Rockers

2006-04-22 20:00:00

Reverend Robert Jones wsg Robbie Antone and Dave Wahl

2006-03-24 20:00:00

Tinsley Ellis, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Tim Woodcock Band w/ Cheryl Lescom and Bill Durst Band ( Firehall Reunion )

2006-02-10 20:00:00

Bobby Rush & Shawn Kellerman wsg Tim Woodcock

2006-01-08 20:00:51

Detroit Women & Motor City Express wsg Jack DeKeyzer and Cheryl Lescom ( 2nd Annual Christmas Party )

2005-12-09 20:00:00

Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio wsg Tom Lockwood Band

2005-11-25 20:00:00

Reverend Robert Jones wsg Stan & Eric

2005-11-05 20:00:00

Blues For Katrina Fundraiser ( various artists, including Chris Murphy Band, Bill Durst, Gary Kendall, Dony James Gang, Tim Woodcock, Loco Zydeco, Douglas Watson Band, Shawn Kellerman Band & Bobby Rush, )

2005-10-14 14:14:35

Chris Chown Band wsg Tim Woodcock & Cheryl Lescom

2005-09-15 20:00:00

Tinsley Ellis wsg Still At Large

2005-04-22 20:00:00

Harrison Kennedy

2005-03-26 20:00:14

Reverend Robert Jones wsg Tim Woodcock

2005-03-24 14:11:44

Jack DeKeyzer wsg Josh Boyd & The VIPs

2005-03-18 20:06:41

Scott Holt Band, Larry McCray, Jack DeKeyzer, Tim Woodcock and Chris Chown ( Firehall Reunion )

2005-02-11 20:06:02

Roy Young

2005-01-28 14:04:58

Tsunami Relief Fundraiser ( various artists )

2005-01-09 20:04:27

Anthony Gomes wsg Big Daddy G and Bill Durst ( 1st Annual Christmas Party )

2004-12-11 20:03:54

Matt Minglewood wsg James Anthony and Tim Woodcock

2004-10-17 20:02:02

Powder Blues Band wsg Soul Sausage and Tim Woodcock

2004-09-03 20:00:00

Danielle Nicole - Kansas City Blues Lady

1970-01-01 00:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill, Hamilton Road

Have we got a treat for you!!!!

On Sunday, 28 October 2018 at Eastside Bar and Grill, the GLBS is proud to give you Danielle Nicole.

If you missed seeing Danielle Nicole in Kincardine this past July, here is a chance to see what all the Buzz was about. 

Her album “Cry No More” won Contemporary Blues Album this year!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOkW08km5Q

Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of Kansas City blues-rock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album “Wolf Den.” In 2018, Nicole returns with a follow-up release via Concord Records. 

"I grew up playing the blues, and the blues is still a big part of what I do.  But now I'm reaching out more and trying different things.  It still sounds like me, but I'm stretching out a lot more than I have previously." 

Nicole's distinctive, inventive bass work—which resulted in her becoming the first woman to win the Blues Foundation's 2014 Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist, Bass—is the product of years of intensive roadwork.  Although she had no experience with the instrument when she became Trampled Under Foot's bassist, now she can't imagine life without it. 

Rounding out her band are longtime Danielle Nicole Band guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Miller, and her older brother Kris Schenebelen [Trampled Under Foot] on drums. 

"I think that it's a good time for the kind of thing I'm doing," she states.  "From my years of playing blues festivals, I've seen that younger and younger audiences are getting into the blues.  I think that people want to hear authentic music again."

Tickets are $20 Advanced and $25 at the door.

Doors will open @ 1pm, with the show starting at 2pm.

For tickets contact:

paul@greatlakesbluessociety.com

earle@greatlakesbluessociety.com

or

pegg@greatlakesbluessociety.com

Road to Memphis Fundraiser

1970-01-01 00:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill - Hamilton Road

We are down to the wire now, and final arrangements are being made to send our Solo/Duo Act of Dan Braatz and Warren Cinquina off to Memphis at the end of the month.

Please join us on Sunday for our Road to Memphis Annual Fundraiser, and all the talented artists who are volunteering their time to make this a great event.

The "Let's Dance Boogie All Stars" consist of Rick Taylor, Ollie Marcoux, John Napp, Don DiCarlo, Richard Miron and Frank Moreau, just to name a few of the artist joining us.

You will receive one more opportunity to purchase a ticket for the Guitar Raffle with the draw being made before the end of the fundraiser..

Admission is $10 at the door with all monies going towards Memphis travel expenses.  Doors open at 1pm with the entertainment commencing at 2pm.

Road to Memphis Challenge

1970-01-01 00:00:00 Eastside Bar and Grill

The Jack Richardson Music Awards

1969-12-31 19:00:00

It was with great honour that Paul Breau accepted the Contributor Award at the Jack Richardson Music Awards on behalf of the Great Lakes Blues Society. 

MEET US AT THE WORTLEY JAZZ AND BLUES FEST

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MEET US AT THE WORTLEY JAZZ AND BLUES FEST

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