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February
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest
http://www.calgarybluesfest.com/
February 22-27, 2010 More Info Coming... (Alberta)
April, May
June
Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival http://www.orangevillebluesandjazz.ca/
The 2008 Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival looks better than ever, with great
performers from all over North America. Main Stage Artists include Garrett
Mason, Treasa Levasseur, Emilie Claire Barlow, Jerome Godboo and Little G
Weevil. See Danny Marks, the Bluesers and Steve Strongman on the Mill St stage.
Plus all the regular clubs, pubs and restaurants will be filled with fantastic
Blues and Jazz Music. (Ontario)
Orillia Spring Blues Festival http://www.orilliaspringblues.com/
The Orillia Spring Blues Festival... This event brings music lovers from
far and wide into bars and restaurants in the City of Orillia to enjoy the
sounds, the sights, and the people all with a love for the blues. (Ontario)
Pender Harbour Blues Festival http://penderharbourbluesfestival.com/
The Pender Harbour Blues Festival is produced by the Pender Harbour Blues
Society, a not for profit organization committed to preserving, nurturing and
promoting B.C.’s blues in all its forms. Don’t miss the great acts booked
for this year, all playing in beautiful scenic Pender Harbour at the Garden Bay
Pub and Marina.
6TH ANNUAL Pender Harbour Blues Festival June 5, 6 & 7, 2009
(“The first weekend in June....”)
Headliners
Friday, June 5 9pm -
Russell Marsland
Saturday, June 6 9pm - Joni Bye
Sunday, June 7 2pm - Tim Hearsey
Garden Bay Pub and Marina - 4958 Lyons Road, Garden Bay, BC (British Columbia)
Railway Blues Festival http://www.bluesnorth.com/RailwayBlues.php
A great day of fantastic Blues Music in the most unique setting for a music
festival. The stage is set up on and old railway turntable surrounded by many
old box cars. All the museum's exhibits will be open. There will be an artisans
area, food on site and a beverage garden. (British Columbia)
Waterfront Blues http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/
Waterfront Blues - Metro Toronto's only genuine Blues festival - is back for a
5th year!
Featuring some new faces and some familiar faces, we're maintaining the valued
tradition of presenting exceptional talent. And, as always - it's FREE!
HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT WE HAVE IN STORE FOR 2009:Living Blues Magazine 2008
“Blues Artist Of The Year ” Lurrie Bell!
The return of Memphis Blues and R&B diva Reba Russell!
The return of Juno Award and multi Maple Blues Award winner Jack de Keyzer!
The “Don’t Lose The Blues” Contest with draws for free prizes including a
Danelectro guitar and top shelf Blues CD’s!
A children’s amusement area!
So "meet me where they play the Blues", Waterfront Blues at Woodbine
Park June 12-14, 2009! (Ontario)
West Island Blues Festival http://www.westislandbluesfestival.com/
The Festival is planned as a gala outdoor event in the park directly in front of
Dollard's Civic Center at 12001 De Salaberry Boulevard (off Sources Boulevard,
north of Highway 40). (Quebec)
July
Bluesfest International http://www.thebluesfest.com/
2 Locations, one in Windsor and the other in London.
BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL started in WINDSOR in 1995 on MAIN STREET. Ouellette
Avenue and with the addition of London, Ontario as our sister festival, it's
grown into CANADA'S PREMIER BLUES FESTIVAL!
2009 DATES!! Windsor JULY 16 -19, 2009 London JULY 17 -19, 2009
Bluesfest International is a community event with the mandate to produce an
annual world class music festival, promoting local, regional and international
artists. (Ontario)
Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/en/
Currently, the Ottawa Bluesfest is the largest music festival in the Ottawa
area. It is the biggest blues festival in Canada and one of the most popular
music festivals in North America. In 2007, the line-up had some serious star
power. From the opening salvo—courtesy of Van Morrison, followed by Bob Dylan,
the White Stripes, Manu Chao, Kanye West and others—to the closing volley of
the Solid Gold Dance Party, Bluesfest lived up to its promise and delivered a
killer onslaught of talent. Festival organizers are equally proud of the
discoveries of new and emerging acts offered to festival patrons.
Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and top the '07 'fest, in 2008! (Ontario)
Thunderbay Blues Festival http://www.tbayblues.ca/
The 2007 Thunder Bay Blues Festival was a huge success! With amazing
performances and plenty of activities for the whole family, it was an event not
to be forgotten! (Ontario)
Tremblant International Blues Festival http://ww1.tremblant.ca/blues/en/index.asp
TREMBLANT CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF BLUES WITH MORE THAN 150 FREE SHOWS - For its
15th birthday, the awesome Tremblant International Blues Festival will include
several big name stars – such as Johnny Winter, Keb’Mo, Ana Popovic, The
Jeff Healey's Blues Band – many artists who were featured in recent editions
of the event, plus several concept shows bringing together on stage several
well-known artists. This website will be updated frequently between now and the
event, so visit often! (Quebec)
August
Beaumont Blues Festival http://www.beaumontblues.net/
Welcome to the Beaumont Blues Festival official home page. This festival is
dedicated to presenting the best ALBERTA blues and roots performers in a country
fair atmosphere.
As we were setting up this festival we found 2 things.
- Local performers were not supported as well as they could be.
- This province has some of the most amazing talent to be found anywhere on the
planet! (Alberta)
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival http://www.burnabybluesfestival.com/
Visit the Site in late May for more Festival Details. (British Columbia)
Calgary International Blues Festival http://www.calgarybluesfest.com/index.php
Get ready for the best party of the summer when some of the greatest names in
music tear up the Calgary Bluesfest Mainstage in 4 solid days of smokin' blues,
zydeco, gospel, funk, R&B, soul & more.
Calgary Bluesfest at Pumphouse Park is situated on the banks of the Bow River
between Crowchild Trail and 14th St SW, adjacent to the Pumphouse Theatre. The
site is easily accessible by car, City Transit or Calgary's multiple paved
riverside pathways. (Alberta)
Dutch Mason Blues Festival http://www.dutchmason.com/
3 Days of Blues, Bikes, and BBQ! (Nova Scotia)
Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival http://www.bluesinternationalltd.com/
Western Canada's Premier Blues Event, every August in Edmonton's scenic River
Valley in Hawrelak Park at The Heritage Amphitheatre. (Alberta)
Kitchener Blues Festival http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/
2007 saw the Festival reach new artistic heights with Eric Burdon and the
Animals, David Wilcox, the Jeff Healey Band, Lucky Peterson, Jackie Payne and
the Steve Edmonson Band, Mel Brown and Miss Angel and more. This stellar line-up
attracted an audience of over 65,000 to the City Hall main stage, Matt Osborne
Market stage and Victoria Park Boathouse workshop stage over three days.
(Ontario)
Limestone City Blues Festival http://www.kingstonblues.com/
Thank-you to everyone who made it out in 2007! The festival was a great success!
We hope to see you all back for the 12th annual Limestone City Blues Festival in
2008! (Ontario)
Maple Ridge Jazz & Blues Festival http://www.jazzblues.ca/
The Maple Ridge Jazz & Blues Festival Society is a registered non-profit
society promoting Jazz, Blues, Roots Music & Musicians. (British Columbia)
Nanaimo Blues Festival http://www.nanaimobluesfestival.com/
Summertime Blues! 2008 will be held on August 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2008 on the
Harbourfront Plaza in Downtown Nanaimo. (British Columbia)
Rare Earth Jazz & Blues Festival http://www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com/
2 Fantastic Days of Jazz & Blues (British Columbia)
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival http://www.rootsandblues.ca/
Brand new this year, we’re inviting you to join in the excitement as planning
for the 16th Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues kicks into high gear. We’ve got
lots to tell you about including sneak peeks at the 2008 Festival line-up, news
on events and Outreach, and some cool new additions to the Festival. Check back
with us each week and find out what’s new with our RED HOT REVEAL. (British
Columbia)
Sky High Blues Festival http://www.skyhighbluesfestival.com/
Enjoy the best Blues 'n' BBQ party you'll have this summer. Get ready for a
weekend of fabulous music & fun in a no-hassle, non-commercial down-home
atmosphere. Families with children will love tubing down the Kettle River.
(British Columbia)
September
Great Atlantic Blues & Beyond Festival http://www.atlanticbluesfest.com/
The Great Atlantic Blues & Beyond Festival will take place at Alderney
Landing Complex and the Ferry Terminal Park, located on the waterfront, just a
12 minute scenic ferry ride across Halifax Harbor, in Nova Scotia. The site is
ideal for this Festival, in it’s first year. Just across the harbor from the
historic, and yet contemporary, downtown Halifax. (Nova Scotia)
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com/
In a major announcement today, organizers of the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
revealed that Derek Trucks, one of the world's hottest guitarists, and his band
will perform for the first time in Atlantic Canada as headliners of the 2008
Festival. Trucks joins Buddy Guy on a list of elite headliners for the
Fredericton September event, with more announcements to follow in coming weeks.
(New Brunswick)
October, November, December
Other Music Events Of Note
(British Columbia)
Hornby Island Blues Workshop http://www.hornby-blues.bc.ca/
Now in our 10th year, we invite some of the finest roots and blues musicians
around to share their knowledge and inspiration with around 70 students. With
our small class sizes, you get hands-on instruction, and one on one support to
develop your musical talents. Our workshops cover a wide variety of instruments
and blues playing styles. Student of all levels, from new beginners to expert
players will appreciate the positive and creative atmosphere that is everywhere
during "Blues Week". This is most certainly not your ordinary blues
workshop. (British Columbia) May 4-8, 2009
Vancouver Island Musicfest http://www.islandmusicfest.com/
Vancouver Island MusicFest has been bringing great roots and world music to the
Comox Valley and Vancouver Island since 1995. Produced by the Comox Valley Folk
Society, MusicFest is a not-for-profit, cost recovery, volunteer driven event
with over 600 volunteers and 300 community sponsors who combine forces to bring
this first rate music festival to life.
Over the years Vancouver Island MusicFest has grown in attendance but has
remained true to its original vision; a rural, family friendly, sustainable and
successful music event that puts the Comox Valley on the cultural map and
involves thousands in a rich celebration of music and community! (British
Columbia) July 10-12, 2009
Whatshan Lake Music Festival http://www.whatshanmusic.com/
Join the fun at the 9th Annual Whatshan Lake Music Festival! Featuring Country,
Light Rock, Bluegrass, Rhythm and Blues, and Folk Music. Starting 4 PM, Friday
July 10 until Sunday, July 12, 2009!
Some previous entertainers are returning by popular demand with new talent added
for you to enjoy all weekend long. Full festival program will be available in
January 2008. Come experience the special sound from our acoustical stage. It's
like being in a "cathedral of trees". We are proud to provide a safe,
family environment, where you can enjoy camping on our spacious property.
For your added pleasure, you may boogie on our dance stage set amongst stately
pines. The Whatshan Lake Music Festival Committee invites entertainers
interested in performing on our second stage to contact Allan Markin, Festival
Chair, at wlmfpres@whatshan.com. Join
us for this special weekend of music, and bring your friends. The music starts
at 4 PM Friday, July 10th and continues to 5PM Sunday, July 12th. (British
Columbia) July 10-12, 2009
Vancouver Folk Music Festival http://thefestival.bc.ca/
BLUES: John Boutte, T-Model Ford, Sojourners, Dawn Tyler Watson and Paul
Deslauriers, Harry Manx and Kevin Breit, Murray Porter, Markus James and the
Wassonrai, Bill Bourne and Madagascar Slim, Harrison Kennedy, Slide to Freedom, AND
MUCH MORE: Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck, Outlaw
Social, Ferron, Kiran Ahluwalia, Charanga Cakewalk, Les Chauffeurs a Pieds,
Jason Collett, Creaking Tree String Quartet, Dehli 2 Dublin, Del Castillo,
Dubblestandart, DNA6, Etran Finatawa, Eliza Gilkyson, Jenn Grant, Jayme Stone
and Mansa Sissoko John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Jorane, Kobo Town, Lau, Aimee
Mann, Carolyn Mark, Master Musicians of Jajouka, Michael Franti and Spearhead, T
Nile, Faith Nolan, Ozomatli, Pascale Picard, Hayley Sales, Martin Sexton and
more. (British Columbia) July 17-19, 2009
Squilax Music Festival http://www.tribalfunkfestival.com/
The 4th Annual Squilax Music Festival is again being held at the Squilax Pow Wow
Grounds on July 24-26, 2009. (British Columbia) July 24 - 26, 2009
6th Annual ArtsWells Festival http://artswells.com/
2 Towns, 4 Days, 7 stages, over 100 Performers & Artists Wells/Barkerville
B.C. Brimming with the dynamic talent of over 100 artists and performers,
ArtsWells has developed a reputation as B.C.’s best new indie arts festival on
the block. (British Columbia) July 31 - August 3, 2009
Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/v2/
Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC stunning vistas, great acoustics and
superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. The
unique floating stage rests just offshore a little, sandy beach on Kootenay
Lake. 10 great places to get in tune, be outdoors! (British Columbia) July 31 -
August 1 - 3, 2009
The Big Time Out http://thebigtimeout.com/
This August, Cumberland Village Works will deliver another stellar music
inspired event with The Big Time Out -2009. Once again Village Park in downtown
Cumberland will host some of the hottest independent acts currently touring the
planet. (British Columbia) August, 2008
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