THE FEBRUARY BLUES XXVI - Venues Schedule

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ALLISTON BLUES

63 TUPPER STREET, WEST
ALLISTON
(705) 435-2828

January 31 7:30 p.m. ..... MORE
February 15 8:00 p.m. CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE ..... MORE
February 29 7:30 p.m. ..... MORE

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BRADFORD-WEST GWILLIMBURY BLUES

425 HOLLAND STREET, WEST
(905) 775-3328

February 2
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MULTI-AWARD
RECIPIENT

"BUILDERS OF THE BLUES"

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE GREAT, LEGENDARY
SONG-SMITHS OF THE BLUES AND RHYTHM & BLUES REPERTOIRE: INCLUDING
ROBERT JOHNSON - WILLIE DIXON - JIMMY REED - MUDDY WATERS - JOHN LEE HOOKER, AND THEIR ENORMOUS INFLUENCE IN SHAPING THE MUSIC OF NORTH AMERICA AND GREAT BRITAIN.

"THE EVOLUTION OF BLUES GUITAR"
(2015)
Watch the Promo Video

"BRITAIN'S GOT THE BLUES" (2020)

A RETROSPECTIVE ON THE WORLD OF BRITISH BLUES BANDS, THE GREAT GUITARISTS AND SONG-WRITERS, AND HOW THEY ADOPTED THE REPERTOIRE, STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE REVERED BLUES GIANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES. THE BRITISH MUSICIANS DEVELOPED THEIR OWN IDEAS ON THE BLUES, AND EXPORTED THEIR MUSIC BACK TO AMERICA WHERE IT HAD AN ENORMOUS IMPACT ON THE ROCK N' ROLL, SOUL MUSIC AND RHYTHM & BLUES OF THE TIME, .... AND WHICH CONTINUES INTO THE PRESENT.

"CHRONICLERS OF THE BLUES" (2024)

CHESS RECORDS - EXCELLO RECORDS
KING RECORDS - STAX / VOLT RECORDS
SUN RECORDS - VEE-JAY RECORDS
VOCALION RECORDS .... THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE RECORD
COMPANIES THAT CAPTURED THE GREAT BLUES ARTISTS OF THE EARLY TO MID-TWENTIETH
CENTURY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
THE MUSIC CREATIONS OF JOHN LEE HOOKER,
ROBERT JOHNSON, B.B. KING, JIMMY REED, MUDDY
WATERS AND SO MANY MORE WERE PRESERVED
FOR POSTERITY BY THESE VISIONARY
ENTERPRISES, AND INSPIRED GENERATIONS OFMUSICIANS THAT FOLLOWED. JOIN JACK IN ANOTHER ONE OF HIS ORIGINAL, "EDUTAINING"
ONE-MAN SHOWS AS HE REVEALS THE
FORGOTTEN WORLD WHEN THE ORIGINATORS OF
THE BLUES WERE FIRST SIGNED AND RECORDED.

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COLDWATER BLUES

2 MICHAEL ANNE DRIVE, COLDWATER
(705) 686-3388

February 1
2:00 p.m.

February TBA
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

TBA

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THE OLD FAMILIAR
29 COLDWATER ROAD, COLDWATER
(705) 321-2482

February 1
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

TBA

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GEORGINA BLUES

February 1
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
THE ROC
26479 CIVIC CENTRE ROAD
(905) 476-4423
Join us for SnoFest, Georgina’s annual winter festival that promises a day packed with fun for the whole family.
Held at the ROC, this free event features everything from thrilling snow games and an enchanting igloo dance party to live shows, delicious food, and more surprises, all capped off with a spectacular fireworks display at 6 p.m.!
Don’t miss the magic on Feb. 1 – bundle up, bring your loved ones and embrace the season at Georgina’s coolest event.
TAKE ME TO "SNOFEST"

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21089 DALTON ROAD, JACKSON'S POINT
(905) 722-6666

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INNISFIL BLUES

LAKESHORE BRANCH
967 INNISFIL BEACH ROAD
(705) 431-7410

February 1
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Featuring

SUZI WESSON - Vocalist

DOUG BALFOUR HAS PERFORMED ACROSS CANADA FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS. HE IS SKILLED IN MANY STYLES OF MUSIC, FROM HARD STOMPING BOOGIE WOOGIE, TO SWINGING VELVET JAZZ STANDARDS TO CHOPINESQUE CLASSICAL INTERLUDES. DOUG HAS BEEN A MUSIC DIRECTOR AND ARRANGER FOR SUCH SHOWS AS "FOREVER PLAID", "FOREVER SWING", "PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES", AND "AIN'T MISBEHAVING". HE IS STILL A MEMBER OF TORONTO'S LEGENDARY R & B BAND, ROBBIE LANE AND THE DISCIPLES. ... MORE

COOKSTOWN BRANCH
CHURCH STREET (HIGHWAY 89)
(705) 458-1273

February 8
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Featuring

JOE POIRIER AND NEIL NUMMINEN SERVE UP SOME TASTY DELTA BLUES TUNES WHICH FEATURE JOE'S MASTERY OF THE SLIDE DOBRO GUITAR.

NEIL IS AN IN-DEMAND BASSIST, FREQUENTLY ON TOUR THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA IN TRIBUTE SHOW BANDS OF POPULAR ARTISTS AND ACTS.

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MIDLAND BLUES

333 KING STREET
(705) 527-4420

TWO-TIME JUNO AND SEVEN-TIME MAPLE BLUES AWARD WINNER, BLUE STAR RECORDING ARTIST JACK DE KEYZER RETURNS WITH HIS BAND FOR THEIR ANNUAL TOUR PERFORMANCE.

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320 KING STREET
(705) 526-4216

POSTSPONED TO

February 21
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MICHAEL BROWN'S COMMAND OF THE CLASSIC JAZZ REPERTOIRE IS SURE TO
ENTERTAIN EVERYONE ON A FROSTY EARLY FEBRUARY AFTERNOON!

February 8
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

THE MAN OF 1,000 SONGS WILL HEAT THINGS UP A BIT AS HE ENTERTAINS EVERYONE ON A FROSTY EARLY FEBRUARY AFTERNOON!

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825 KING STREET, UNIT 7-9, MIDLAND
(705) 245-0110

February 2
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Featuring

OPEN JAM

GATHER UP YOUR FAVOURITE MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT OR JUST BRING YOUR VOICE, AND COME ON DOWN TO MIDLAND'S OWN SUNDAY AFTERNOON OPEN JAM. YOUR GENIAL HOST, MICHAEL BROWN, WILL WELCOME YOU INTO THE SHOW!

February 9 - 16 - 23
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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ORILLIA BLUES

162 MISSISSAGA STREET, EAST, ORILLIA
(705) 558-2337

January 30
6:00 p.m.

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
ULTIMATE 80s SING-ALONG

TICKET REQUIRED

February 1
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

UNDERGOING
RENOVATIONS

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NORTH-SIDE BARRIE BLUES

75 CEDAR POINTE DRIVE
705-719-4600

January 31
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

TBA

February 1
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

TBA

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EAST-SIDE BARRIE BLUES

410 ST. VINCENT STREET
(705) 728-1412

January 31
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

D. J. MIKE NEALE

DOOR COVER:
LEGION MEMBERS WITH I.D. - $5.00
NON-MEMBERS - $10.00.
MUSIC: CLASSIC ROCK-N-ROLL,
COUNTRY, POP.

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THE MAIN MEZZANINE
201 GEORGIAN DRIVE
(705) 728-9090

"OUT TO LUNCH" JAZZ & BLUES

January 30
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Featuring

KEITH BODDY - RAY MARTINELLI
ROBIN MUNRO - RUSS STRATHDEE

THE MEMBERS OF JAZZ-MANDHU HAVE BEEN ENTERTAINING AUDIENCES FOR DECADES IN PERFORMANCES AT FESTIVALS, GALAS, FUND-RAISING EVENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

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SOUTH-SIDE BARRIE BLUES

PAINSWICK BRANCH
48 DEAN AVENUE
(705) 728-1010

February 2
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Featuring

DEBBIE BISBEE - ROSS PITYK
ROMAN "CHICAGO" KUCHIRKA

THE BOATHOUSE BLUES PROJECT COVERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSIC BLUES AND BLUES-BASED ARTISTS. THE PROJECT PUTS ITS OWN SPIN ON EACH SONG WITH UNIQUE INTERPRETATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS. THE PLAYFUL IMPROVISATIONS BETWEEN MUSICIANS MAKES FOR AN ENJOYABLE BLUES EXPERIENCE.

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DOWNTOWN BARRIE BLUES

February 1 & 2
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m.
THE CITY OF BARRIE PROUDLY PRESENTS BARRIE WINTERFEST, A COMMUNITY TRADITION AND ONE OF THE TOP WINTER FESTIVALS IN ONTARIO. ENJOY SPECTACULAR ICE & SNOW SCULPTURES, LUMBERJACK SHOWS, POLAR BEAR DIP, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, DROP-IN ACTIVITIES, SKATING & MUCH MORE WINTER FUN.

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DOWNTOWN BRANCH
60 WORSLEY STREET
(705) 728-1010

January 30
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

"SONGS THAT I SING"

RECOGNIZED AS "ONE OF THE TOP TEN CANADIAN BLUES ARTISTS" BY REAL BLUES MAGAZINE, GRANT LYLE IS A CONTINUALLY EXCITING GUITAR-VOCALIST.

"HIS STYLE AND PRESENTATION INCLUDES THE EVER-GREEN SOUNDS OF TRADITIONAL BLUES WHILE ALL THE WHILE LENDING AN AIR OF GENIUS TO THE CANVAS WITH A BLEND OF GENRES LIKE COUNTRY, R&B AND SOUTHERN ROCK."
- NASHVILLE MUSIC GUIDE

"LIKE HENDRIX … HIS REAL VOICE IS IN THE WAIL, THE GRUNT, THE BEND AND CONVEXITY OF HIS GUITAR PHRASING."
- MICHIGAN CHRONICLE

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THE ROTUNDA
70 COLLIER STREET
(705) 739-4220

FREE ADMISSION
January 31 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DARYL YAEGER - Music Director COME ON OUT TO THE HEART OF THE CITY AND ENJOY THE TALENTS OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF JAZZ MUSICIANS AS THEY EXPLORE THE BIG BAND COMPOSITIONS MADE FAMOUS IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
February 1 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. COME ON DOWN TO THE CITY HALL ROTUNDA AND JOIN HOSTS JOE FINLEY AND JO GRAVELLE AS THEY WELCOME RAY MARTINELLI, BRAD HERRINGTON, BRAD DANIELS, HUGH HARDY AND MORE IN AN EVENING OF BLUES, R&B, FOLK, JAZZ AND MUSIC SURPRISES. BRING YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS OR JUST YOUR VOICE, AND HEAT UP THE BLEAK MID-WINTER WITH SOME MUSICAL FUN!

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29 DUNLOP STREET, EAST
(705) 728-1111

January 29
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

January 30
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

January 31
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

February 1
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

February 2
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Featuring

PETER LOUDON - TIM MOORE

Special Guest Blues Vocalist

LISA HUTCHINSON

THE KEEPER OF THE JAZZ FLAME
IN DOWNTOWN BARRIE

February 9 - 16 - 23
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Featuring

PETER LOUDON - TIM MOORE

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28 DUNLOP STREET, EAST
(705) 252-7733

January 30
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

TBA

January 31
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

JONNI X

February 1
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

OTIS WONDER & THE HUSTLE

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40 DUNLOP STREET, EAST
705-725-1667

January 31
10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

LIVE BAND

February 1
10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

LIVE BAND

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123 DUNLOP STREET, EAST
705-503-6633

February 1
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

WIDELY HERALDED AS A SUPERB GUITARIST WITH A CAREER SPANNING FIVE DECADES IN CANADA, GERRY MARKMAN CONTINUES TO PERFORM AS A SOLO ARTIST, AS AN ACCOMPANIST TO VOCALISTS, AND AS A MEMBER OF LOCAL RHYTHM & BLUES AND SOUL MUSIC BANDS.
HIS VAST REPERTOIRE OF JAZZY - BLUESY - ECLECTY SONGS, AND SUBTLE AND INTRIGUING GUITAR STYLINGS, ENSURES A MASTERFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCE.
February 15
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Featuring
TIA BRAZDA - MIKE FREEDMAN
CANADIAN MUSIC'S SASSIEST VOCALIST IS JOINED BY GUITAR GURU, MIKE FREEDMAN, IN PRESENTING AN EVENING OF OFF-BEAT PROHIBITION-ERA SONGS, JAZZY STANDARDS AND SAVVY POP TUNES.
February 28
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH ZOEY AND TONY AS THEY EXPLORE THE MUSICAL WORLD OF THE EARLY TO MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY NORTH AMERICA!

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Current to January 28, 2025

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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