Versatile Michael Keith, who hosts a weekly open mic at La Revolucion in the Junction area Thursdays, this afternoon appears as solo showcase performer for the brunch show at nearby Humble Beginnings. The host of that event, Nicole Coward, will visit Keith’s stomping grounds later in the day as she appears as part of a double bill this evening. Turnabout is fun play! -17

When I first saw Michelle Deneault sing at a Sunday jam at Southside Johnny’s a couple of years ago I was surprised and delighted by what a polished performer she is, having known her previously only as a server in the room. But she had also been hosting a weekly Sat. afternoon jam at Port Credit Legion, I discovered, and today it celebrates its third anniversary. -17

 

We may have to start a special web publication just to keep up with the many endeavours of Durham Region Blues titan Howard Ross! The guiding light of the Durham Region Music Society puts on shows featuring other artists, hosts a weekly Blues jam, acts as occasional side man and does showcases with his Full Count Blues Band. Tonight’s gig at West Shore Bar & Grill in Pickering will also feature a ton of special guests as he celebrates his birthday, -17

 

SHOW LISTINGS for Saturday, January 31, 2022

Listings preceded by an asterisk (*) are repeating weekly events. (Double asterisk indicates repeating event with different hosts/guest/etc.). Admission prices followed by a slash and minus (/-) after the amount indicates door charge with availability of cheaper rates for some purchases. /+ indicates stated price is minimum.

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*12-3> Julian Fauth’s Blues Brunch @ Axis, 3048 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Blues

*12-3> Danny Marks & friends @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

12:30-2:30> Michael Keith @ Humble Beginnings, 3109 Dundas St. W., TO West ~acoustic Roots/Blues/Pop

*2-5> Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show open stage with host Brian Gladstone @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. TO ~Roots; pwyc

*2-6> jam w. Tom Finocchio @ Sam’s Place, Barton-Chestnut Sts., Hamilton

**2-6> Saturday Blues Sermon with James Anthony & guest Buddy Holly (Jeff Scott) @ Black Swan Pub Burlington, 4040 Palladium Way, Burlington ~Blues

**3-8> Celebration of Bear’s Life and Music with The Bear Band and many special guests [see article for more details & guests] @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Etobicoke South ~Rock-R&B

*3-6> Danny B’s House Party Band feat. Michael Keys on piano @ Blue Goose, 1 Blue Goose St., Etobicoke South ~R&B/Pop

*3-7> Third anniversary jam with Michelle Deneault & Redder @ Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St., Port Credit

3> The Boxcar Boys @ C’est What, 67 Front St. E., TO ~dixieland Jazz; pwyc

3> Jamzac @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

*3-7> open stage jam w/ host John M @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville; $2

3:30-6:30> Loaded Blues featuring Jim Cornell & special guest Frank Cosentino @ The Loaded Dog, 1921 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough

*3:30-6> Johnny Wright @ Outriggers, 2232 Queen St. E., TO East ~R&B

3:30> Socialist Night Group @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

3:30> Chris Wallace Quartet @ The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St., TO ~Jazz

4-7> Danny 11 @ Seven44, 744 Mount Pleasant Road, TO North ~Jazz; $

*4-7:30> Ronnie Hayward Trio @ McQueen’s, 993 Queen St. E., TO E. ~Blues/Roots

*4-8> The Meteors w/ Michael Zweig @ Timothy’s Pub, 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke South ~Blues/Rock/R&B

*4> PRJ @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St., Oshawa ~Blues

4:30-8> The Happy Pals @ Grossman’s Tavern, 379 Spadina Ave., TO

**5-8> Bill Heffernan & Friends featuring guests Lucas Stagg Band @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave. TO West –Rootsy Pop

5-8> David Meenan @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West

5> Rick & Gailie @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

6-8> Colonel Tom & The American Pour @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO

6-8> The Cosmotones @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E., TO East ~Blues/Roots

*6-9> Victoria & Bobby Keys @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~soft Pop

7> The Bacchus Collective @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~ Jazz

7> Nags Players Present: “Sleeping Beauty” @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO ~theatrical

8> David Leask @ The Feathers, 962 Kingston Rd., TO East ~songwriter

8> Nicole Coward and Lisa Marie Kruchak @ La Recolucion, 2848 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Roots-Folk

8> Howard Ross’s Birthday Blues Bash with many special guests @ West Shore Bar and Grill, 877 Bayly St., Pickering ~Blues

8> Lost Anglers @ The Only Café, 972 Danforth Ave., TO East

8-12> Songwriters in the round w/ host John M @ Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Oakville; $10

8:30> Bidini Band @ Castro’s, 2116 Queen St. E., TO East ~Blues/Roots

8:30> Connie Kaldor CD release @ Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St. W., TO West ~Folk; $27.50 adv., $30 door

8:30> Mathieu Alepin @ Free Times Café, 320 College St. TO

8:30> Out On Bail @ Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough

9> Amanda Rose Band featuring Dave Girldestone on guitar @ Sixth Line Pub, 1500 Sixth Line, Oakville

*9-1> karaoke with Rob MacArthur @ Tudor Rose, 700 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax

9> James Clark Institute @ Dora Keogh, 141 Danforth Ave., TO East

9-1> Mike Hines @ Black Dog Pub, 87 Island Rd., Scarborough ~acoustic Pop/soft Rock

9-12> Harry Vetro Jazz Jam @ Habits Gastropub, 928 College St., TO

9-1> Heather Luckhart Band @ Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West ~ Jazz

9-2> The Mercenaries @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO West

9> Marlon Chaplin @ C’est What, 67 Front St. E., TO ~Rock & Roll/Folk

9> Rob Jankowski @ Cameron House (rear), 408 Queen St. W., TO

9> Chris Staig and the Marquee @ The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave., TO West

9-1> live Dj & dance @ Monarchs Pub in Eaton Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., TO

9> Brad James @ The Corral, 433 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa ~Country

9-1> Carbon Copy @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz, 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa

**9> Niagara Rhythm Section @ The Old Winery, 2228 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-On-The-Lake ~R&B/Blues

9:30> Brian Gladstone & Tony Quarrington with special guests Harpin’ Norm Lucien, Glen Hornblast, Mark Yan, HOTCHA, @ Black Swan, 154 Danforth Ave., TO East ~fingerstyle Roots guitarists/songwriters

9:30> Mama Kin @ Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave., TO East ~tribute to Aerosmith; $7 adv., $15 door

9:30-11:30> New Music Night featuring Hey Lucy @ Relish, 2152 Danforth Ave., TO East ~Pop

*9:30-2> karaoke with The English Rose & The Mad Scotsman @ Winners, 2181 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough

9:30> aBabe Music presents Hot Apollo, Beach Fox & Blackened Blues @ The Paddock, 178 Bathurst St., TO ~indie; $5

9:30> Soular @ Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge St., TO North ~Funk/Soul/R&B

9:30> The Paul James Band @ The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E., TO East ~Pop Rock; $10

9:30> Savista Returns @ Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd., Scarborough ~Pop Rock

9:30> Blackboard Blues Band @ Timothy’s Pub 344 Brown’s Line, Etobicoke South ~Pop Rock/Top 40

9:30> Paul & Curtis, Party of Two @ Shore Grill, 71 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Pop Rock/Top 40

9:45> Mike Downes Quartet (2014 Juno Award winners) @ The Rex, 194 Queen St. W., TO ~Jazz

*9:45> Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm @ Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington St. E., TO ~Jazz/Blues

10-2> Kat House & Kat Lovett birthday celebration @ Southside Johnny’s, 3653 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Etobicoke South ~Rock/Top 40

10> Al Reilly’s Catalyst for Grant Evanoff birthday bash @ Spot One, 289 Rutherford Rd., Brampton ~classic Rock

*10> Ride The Tiger @ Orbit Room, 480 College St. TO ~Funk/Soul

10> Greg Cockerill Band @ Cameron House (front), 408 Queen St. W., TO

10> Blunt Chunks w/ special guests @ Tranzac Club (Southern Cross), 292 Brunswick Ave., TO

10-2> Caution Jam @ Grossman’s Tavern, 379 Spadina Ave., TO

10-2> Bluegrass Brunch @ Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Ave., TO West; Resv

10-2> Band Of Fools @ Roc’n Doc’s, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit ~Rock/Top 40

10-2> Andy Earl & The Bandits @ Fionn MacCool’s Ajax, 36 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax ~Pop Rock

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