The following are the 2023 - 2025 Sault Blues Society Executive for a 2 year term. These are as a result of our December 2023 AGM.
Anyone interested in the Volunteer Co-ordinator positions please contact: [email protected]
President: Johnnie Tibbles
Vice-President: Vacant (Mac Headrick RIP 2024)
Treasurer: Roger Scharbach
Recording Secretary: Robert McCarthy
Executive at Large: Gerry Paquin
Executive at Large: Mike McDonald
Social Media Co-ordinator: Johnnie Tibbles
Volunteer Co-ordinator: Vacant
Anyone interested in the Volunteer Co-ordinator positions please contact: [email protected]
President: Johnnie Tibbles
Vice-President: Vacant (Mac Headrick RIP 2024)
Treasurer: Roger Scharbach
Recording Secretary: Robert McCarthy
Executive at Large: Gerry Paquin
Executive at Large: Mike McDonald
Social Media Co-ordinator: Johnnie Tibbles
Volunteer Co-ordinator: Vacant
MISSION STATEMENT
The Sault Blues Society (SBS) is an incorporated not for profit group of Blues fans and musicians who work to keep the Blues happening in and around the Northern Ontario city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada.
We do our best to promote ALL Blues performances that happen in or near the Soo, and we also attempt to host 3 or 4 of our own events each year presenting award winning acts. We also endeavour to present and support at least one Blues music based fundraiser in each calendar year hiring our great local musicians to be presented at the fundraiser.
The Sault Blues Society (SBS) is an incorporated not for profit group of Blues fans and musicians who work to keep the Blues happening in and around the Northern Ontario city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada.
We do our best to promote ALL Blues performances that happen in or near the Soo, and we also attempt to host 3 or 4 of our own events each year presenting award winning acts. We also endeavour to present and support at least one Blues music based fundraiser in each calendar year hiring our great local musicians to be presented at the fundraiser.
2025
The BORDERLINE.CA LINK FOR Kenny Blues Boss Wayne interview
https://www.sootoday.com/arts-culture/award-winning-blues-pianist-kenny-wayne-returning-to-the-sault-10531125
Tickets now on sale at our local supportive outlets listed on the poster.
The Sault Blues Society is very pleased to present the multi blues award winner and International boogie woogie blues pianist, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne at a matinee on Sunday May 4th 2025 at 4pm. Kenny has 1 JUNO, 7 Maple Blues and 1 Blues Music awards.
Doors open at 3:30 with local Big Wheel and the Spokes (Jay Case, Frank Deresti and Cliff Alloy) at 4pm followed by Kenny at 5pm. Kenny is bringing his longtime drummer Joey "Pocket" DiMarco with him, the SBS is adding local backup musicians Lindsay Pugh (bass), Josh Norling (sax) and Mike McDonald (guitar) to Kenny's stellar show.
Kenny has 1 JUNO, 7 Maple Blues and 1 Blues Music award!! Quite an impressive collection.
**Soo Blaster is offering a 10% discount on any food items purchased from their menu to any paid Sault Blues Society member (another great reason for getting your annual $25.00 SBS membership).**
The Sault Blues Society is very pleased to present the multi blues award winner and International boogie woogie blues pianist, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne at a matinee on Sunday May 4th 2025 at 4pm. Kenny has 1 JUNO, 7 Maple Blues and 1 Blues Music awards.
Doors open at 3:30 with local Big Wheel and the Spokes (Jay Case, Frank Deresti and Cliff Alloy) at 4pm followed by Kenny at 5pm. Kenny is bringing his longtime drummer Joey "Pocket" DiMarco with him, the SBS is adding local backup musicians Lindsay Pugh (bass), Josh Norling (sax) and Mike McDonald (guitar) to Kenny's stellar show.
Kenny has 1 JUNO, 7 Maple Blues and 1 Blues Music award!! Quite an impressive collection.
**Soo Blaster is offering a 10% discount on any food items purchased from their menu to any paid Sault Blues Society member (another great reason for getting your annual $25.00 SBS membership).**
Link to Sault Star article about Spencer
https://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/mackenzie-brings-blues-to-bon-soo
https://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/mackenzie-brings-blues-to-bon-soo
Personal invite from Spencer Mackenzie. 6th Annual Bon Soo Blues night at the Machine Shop Sault Ste. Marie ON. Thursday Feb. 13th doors at 6:30pm. The Associates band at 7pm, Spencer's band at 8pm.
Don't Wanna be your Dog VIDEO ---------------------------- Spencer Live at the Maple Blues Summit 2022 VIDEO
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to announce our next SBS presentation which will be our 6th annual Bon Soo Blues night on Thursday Feb. 13th. We will be presenting the Spencer MacKenzie band. A 4 piece band with Spencer on guitar and vocals and Jim Casson (Downchild's drummer for about 10 years including the past 3 years)on drums. Both Spencer and Jim are JUNO nominees and Maple Blues award winners!! I first enjoyed Spencer's playing at the Maple Blues Summit in Toronto about 8 years ago when I told him "If you keep on doing what you are doing and keep on track, you WILL go places!!" he certainly has.
They put on a stellar show.
Our opener for this show is the local band "The Associates" with Lindsay Pugh, Joey Marrocco, Warren Reville and Mark Mizzi. They are all associates at our local Long & McQuade music store.
General admission tickets for $35.00 and student tickets for $20.00 are on sale for cash only at our supportive outlets listed on the poster and for credit card and online sales at the Community Theatre box office in Station Mall, also on Friday (service charges apply).
Come out and support the Sault Blues Society and Bon Soo on Feb. 13th!! Doors open at 6:30pm ,show time is 7pm.
These tickets would make great stocking stuffers for those blues lovers on your Christmas list!!
Take risks, safely, Johnnie Tibbles
They put on a stellar show.
Our opener for this show is the local band "The Associates" with Lindsay Pugh, Joey Marrocco, Warren Reville and Mark Mizzi. They are all associates at our local Long & McQuade music store.
General admission tickets for $35.00 and student tickets for $20.00 are on sale for cash only at our supportive outlets listed on the poster and for credit card and online sales at the Community Theatre box office in Station Mall, also on Friday (service charges apply).
Come out and support the Sault Blues Society and Bon Soo on Feb. 13th!! Doors open at 6:30pm ,show time is 7pm.
These tickets would make great stocking stuffers for those blues lovers on your Christmas list!!
Take risks, safely, Johnnie Tibbles
2024
Blues for Food helps feed hungry
Author of the article: The Sault Star's
Brian Kelly
Published Nov 27, 2024 • 4 minute read
Josh Norling joins Jay Case Blues Band at Blues for Food's first night at Soo Blaster on Dec. 6. BRIAN KELLY
A long-running musical benefit helps keep Sault Ste. Marie residents fed during the cold winter months.
Blues for Food helps feed hungry
The 14th annual Blues for Food returns Dec. 6 and 7 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Soo Blaster. The event is sponsored by Sault Blues Society.
Donations of cash and non-perishable food items benefit St. Vincent Place and Soup Kitchen Community Centre. Last year saw about $3,800 in cash and food valued at about $2,900 donated, society president Johnnie Tibbles told The Sault Star.
“It’s been such a popular event,” he said. His group has helped since 2010 when Dirty River Blues Band, Algoma’s Water Tower Inn and Sault Blues Society partnered to launch Blues for Food. Musician Rusty McCarthy spearheaded the event, with the blues group taking over its organization after McCarthy moved to St. Catharines, Ont. Tibbles is hopeful another $7,000 in support can be raised next week. Anyone who wants a tax receipt for their cash donation can leave their contact information with organizers at the event.
Jay Case Blues Band anchors Blues for Food’s first night. Case, Frank Deresti, Josh Norling and Chris Johns will be joined by Val Powley, Shirley Kominos, Lindsay Pugh, Brandon Ruch and Josh ‘The Preacher’ McNally.
Sheila Dollimont, Paul Dell, Liam Seymour, Al Davis, Mike McDonald and Pete Cooper join Smokehouse’s Mike Yurich, Jeff Pennett, Keith Conway and Doug Cousineau on Dec. 7.
Each guest joins the house band for three or four songs.
“It’s like a structured jam,” said Tibbles.
Demand for help at Soup Kitchen Community Centre has surged since last fall when the James Street site helped service agencies, including Canadian Mental Health Association and Phoenix Rising, feed 230 to 250 families per month. That number now stands at 300 to 375 representing about 600 to 700 Sault Ste. Marie residents, said financial and food services co-ordinator Ron Sim. Cereal, canned milk, crackers, peanut butter, canned meat, toiletries and bathroom tissue are especially sought.
Blues for Food has helped build community awareness about SKCC and poverty in the city, said Sim. Event proceeds come just before “the busiest time of the year” from Christmas to mid-March following the expenses of Christmas and increased residential heating costs for residents with limited cash.
Hats and Sault Blues Society memberships will be sold at Blues for Food. Each costs $25. Buy both for $40. Society events planned for 2025 include a concert during Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo and the fourth annual Blues, Brews and BBQ.
Tibbles describes a “positive, upbeat” atmosphere among audience members at Blues for Food.
“They’re there to donate to charities,” he said. “They’re there to listen to some of their favourite local blues musicians. They’re there to dance. They’re there to socialize … It’s a pretty awesome thing to be part of.”
The event moved to Soo Blaster from the pub at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn to accommodate larger crowds.
Author of the article: The Sault Star's
Brian Kelly
Published Nov 27, 2024 • 4 minute read
Josh Norling joins Jay Case Blues Band at Blues for Food's first night at Soo Blaster on Dec. 6. BRIAN KELLY
A long-running musical benefit helps keep Sault Ste. Marie residents fed during the cold winter months.
Blues for Food helps feed hungry
The 14th annual Blues for Food returns Dec. 6 and 7 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Soo Blaster. The event is sponsored by Sault Blues Society.
Donations of cash and non-perishable food items benefit St. Vincent Place and Soup Kitchen Community Centre. Last year saw about $3,800 in cash and food valued at about $2,900 donated, society president Johnnie Tibbles told The Sault Star.
“It’s been such a popular event,” he said. His group has helped since 2010 when Dirty River Blues Band, Algoma’s Water Tower Inn and Sault Blues Society partnered to launch Blues for Food. Musician Rusty McCarthy spearheaded the event, with the blues group taking over its organization after McCarthy moved to St. Catharines, Ont. Tibbles is hopeful another $7,000 in support can be raised next week. Anyone who wants a tax receipt for their cash donation can leave their contact information with organizers at the event.
Jay Case Blues Band anchors Blues for Food’s first night. Case, Frank Deresti, Josh Norling and Chris Johns will be joined by Val Powley, Shirley Kominos, Lindsay Pugh, Brandon Ruch and Josh ‘The Preacher’ McNally.
Sheila Dollimont, Paul Dell, Liam Seymour, Al Davis, Mike McDonald and Pete Cooper join Smokehouse’s Mike Yurich, Jeff Pennett, Keith Conway and Doug Cousineau on Dec. 7.
Each guest joins the house band for three or four songs.
“It’s like a structured jam,” said Tibbles.
Demand for help at Soup Kitchen Community Centre has surged since last fall when the James Street site helped service agencies, including Canadian Mental Health Association and Phoenix Rising, feed 230 to 250 families per month. That number now stands at 300 to 375 representing about 600 to 700 Sault Ste. Marie residents, said financial and food services co-ordinator Ron Sim. Cereal, canned milk, crackers, peanut butter, canned meat, toiletries and bathroom tissue are especially sought.
Blues for Food has helped build community awareness about SKCC and poverty in the city, said Sim. Event proceeds come just before “the busiest time of the year” from Christmas to mid-March following the expenses of Christmas and increased residential heating costs for residents with limited cash.
Hats and Sault Blues Society memberships will be sold at Blues for Food. Each costs $25. Buy both for $40. Society events planned for 2025 include a concert during Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo and the fourth annual Blues, Brews and BBQ.
Tibbles describes a “positive, upbeat” atmosphere among audience members at Blues for Food.
“They’re there to donate to charities,” he said. “They’re there to listen to some of their favourite local blues musicians. They’re there to dance. They’re there to socialize … It’s a pretty awesome thing to be part of.”
The event moved to Soo Blaster from the pub at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn to accommodate larger crowds.
Check out our awesome lineup of local musicians for our 14th ANNUAL BLUES FOR FOOD!!
Blues for Food was started way, way back in 2010 by Rusty McCarthy with a few of his friends volunteering for one night of blues and the Sault Blues Society helped collecting non perishable goods and cash which was donated to a local charity.
Blues for Food has GROWN and is now 2 nights every year with up to 20 local musicians playing for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Now Soo Blaster pays the house bands and the Sault Blues Society pays the guests a stipend for their time, all of the collected foods and cash go directly to the Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place.
Come out, get into the season, enjoy some local blues all while supporting our worthy local charities.
2024 dates are Friday Dec. 6th and Saturday Dec. 7th from 8 to 11 pm at Soo Blaster.
This charity event is made possible with support from Soo Blaster, the City of Sault Ste. Marie and 705Live Sound Co.
Blues for Food was started way, way back in 2010 by Rusty McCarthy with a few of his friends volunteering for one night of blues and the Sault Blues Society helped collecting non perishable goods and cash which was donated to a local charity.
Blues for Food has GROWN and is now 2 nights every year with up to 20 local musicians playing for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Now Soo Blaster pays the house bands and the Sault Blues Society pays the guests a stipend for their time, all of the collected foods and cash go directly to the Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place.
Come out, get into the season, enjoy some local blues all while supporting our worthy local charities.
2024 dates are Friday Dec. 6th and Saturday Dec. 7th from 8 to 11 pm at Soo Blaster.
This charity event is made possible with support from Soo Blaster, the City of Sault Ste. Marie and 705Live Sound Co.
Below is a link to Steve Strongman's outtake interview with Adrian Vilaca at theborderline.ca on Nov. 13 2024 (7 minutes)
https://theborderline.ca/steve-strongman-soo-blaster-500-pm-sunday-nov-17-across-the-tracks-out-take/
https://theborderline.ca/steve-strongman-soo-blaster-500-pm-sunday-nov-17-across-the-tracks-out-take/
***Come celebrate the Sunday afternoon Hounds WIN at Soo Blaster, just a 5 minute walk from the GFL!!***
The game should be over about 4:30pm, Steve Strongman hits the Soo Blaster stage at 5pm, that's just about perfect!!
Our FIRST Sunday afternoon MATINEE on Sunday Nov. 17th!!
The Sault Blues Society proudly presents the multi blues award winning Steve Strongman
with local rhythm section Lindsay Pugh and Mark Gough.
Steve has a JUNO, an IBC and 4X Maple Blues Awards. Opening band is "Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers"
Doors open at 3:30, show starts at 4pm. Soo Blaster menu available from 4pm.
Steve has been working on writing/recording & producing the 50th Anniversary Album for The Fabulous Thunderbirds scheduled to be released in 2024 and is currently touring with the Fabulous Thunderbirds!!
Steve's website
The game should be over about 4:30pm, Steve Strongman hits the Soo Blaster stage at 5pm, that's just about perfect!!
Our FIRST Sunday afternoon MATINEE on Sunday Nov. 17th!!
The Sault Blues Society proudly presents the multi blues award winning Steve Strongman
with local rhythm section Lindsay Pugh and Mark Gough.
Steve has a JUNO, an IBC and 4X Maple Blues Awards. Opening band is "Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers"
Doors open at 3:30, show starts at 4pm. Soo Blaster menu available from 4pm.
Steve has been working on writing/recording & producing the 50th Anniversary Album for The Fabulous Thunderbirds scheduled to be released in 2024 and is currently touring with the Fabulous Thunderbirds!!
Steve's website
The Sault Blues Society, Angry Joe's BBQ and the Tap Room have organized a fun night of Blues, Brews and BBQ!!
Angry Joe’s BBQ starting at 5pm
Blues Lagoon from 6 to 9pm with Keith Conway, Michael DiSanto & Cliff Alloy
Texas style BBQ, food with attitude for purchase
from 5pm to 9m. Enjoy at The Tap Room, or take it home.
Sault Blues Society yearly memberships available for $25.00.
Donations to the Sault Blues Society appreciated.
Everyone is welcome!!
Angry Joe’s BBQ starting at 5pm
Blues Lagoon from 6 to 9pm with Keith Conway, Michael DiSanto & Cliff Alloy
Texas style BBQ, food with attitude for purchase
from 5pm to 9m. Enjoy at The Tap Room, or take it home.
Sault Blues Society yearly memberships available for $25.00.
Donations to the Sault Blues Society appreciated.
Everyone is welcome!!
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to present the 2024 Maple Blues Award winning Little Magic Sam Band (LMS) on Thursday October 17th at Soo Blaster. Doors open at 6:30 , show starting at 7pm. LMS are the winners of the " New Artist/Group of the year" for 2024. Tickets are now available at our dedicated outlets listed on the poster. VIDEO and VIDEO
Opening band for this Sault Blues Society presentation is the local energetic band "Angry Joe and the Growlers".
Tickets are now available at our dedicated outlets listed on the poster, $30 advanced and Sault Blues Society members and $35.00 at the door.
Many thanks to Soo Blaster, 705Live Sound Co., the Holiday Inn Express and the City of Sault Ste. Marie for their ongoing support!!
Opening band for this Sault Blues Society presentation is the local energetic band "Angry Joe and the Growlers".
Tickets are now available at our dedicated outlets listed on the poster, $30 advanced and Sault Blues Society members and $35.00 at the door.
Many thanks to Soo Blaster, 705Live Sound Co., the Holiday Inn Express and the City of Sault Ste. Marie for their ongoing support!!
We are getting close to next weeks Friday Night Blues on the Sootoday stage two of Rotaryfest 2024. We are presenting 5 local bands with assistance from Rotary, the City of Sault Ste. Marie and 705Live Sound Co.
Our next show on October 17th will be officially announced this evening.
Sault Blues Society memberships and hats will be available for purchase, $25.00 each OR $40.00 for both!!
Hope to see you there!!
Our next show on October 17th will be officially announced this evening.
Sault Blues Society memberships and hats will be available for purchase, $25.00 each OR $40.00 for both!!
Hope to see you there!!
The Eight Seventies : 4:30
The Sault’s scrappy blues band. Steel slidin’, upright bass glidin,’ Punchy Groove ridin’ with a mission to keep the blues survivin’
Jason Gasparetto - Lead & Harmony Vocals-Lead –Rhythm Guitar-Resonator Guitar
Marshall Jaskalainen - Stand Up Bass
Jaime Jaques - Percussion/Drums
Joe Marrocco - Lead & Rhythm Guitar
All the Tired Horses 5:30.
Bill Priddle, guitar and vocals
Robert Sartini, bass
Blair St. John, drums
The Associates : 6:30
A talented quartet of long time Sault musicians, The Associates deliver a soul-stirring, foot-stomping blues experience that will leave you wanting more.
Mark Mizzi - drums, vocals
Warren Reville - bass, vocals
Giuseppe Marrocco - guitar, vocals
Lindsay Pugh - guitar, vocals
THAT THERE BLUES BAND 7:30
Texas blues delivered with excitement and punch.
Newer to the Sault Blues scene, this act doesn't disappoint.
Keith Hill. guitars and vocals
Gerry Busa. bass guitar
Al Alexander. drums.
Mike Mudfoot McDonald and the Muckrakers 8:30
Mike is a song writer, guitarist, vocalist, record producer, recording engineer. A veteran of the Canadian music scene. Several North American and Scandinavian tours under his belt. New to the Sault music scene.
Al Davis - harmonica, vocals
Tony Santoro - drums, vocals
Pierre Anthony - bass, vocals
Mike McDonald - lead guitar, vocals
The Sault’s scrappy blues band. Steel slidin’, upright bass glidin,’ Punchy Groove ridin’ with a mission to keep the blues survivin’
Jason Gasparetto - Lead & Harmony Vocals-Lead –Rhythm Guitar-Resonator Guitar
Marshall Jaskalainen - Stand Up Bass
Jaime Jaques - Percussion/Drums
Joe Marrocco - Lead & Rhythm Guitar
All the Tired Horses 5:30.
Bill Priddle, guitar and vocals
Robert Sartini, bass
Blair St. John, drums
The Associates : 6:30
A talented quartet of long time Sault musicians, The Associates deliver a soul-stirring, foot-stomping blues experience that will leave you wanting more.
Mark Mizzi - drums, vocals
Warren Reville - bass, vocals
Giuseppe Marrocco - guitar, vocals
Lindsay Pugh - guitar, vocals
THAT THERE BLUES BAND 7:30
Texas blues delivered with excitement and punch.
Newer to the Sault Blues scene, this act doesn't disappoint.
Keith Hill. guitars and vocals
Gerry Busa. bass guitar
Al Alexander. drums.
Mike Mudfoot McDonald and the Muckrakers 8:30
Mike is a song writer, guitarist, vocalist, record producer, recording engineer. A veteran of the Canadian music scene. Several North American and Scandinavian tours under his belt. New to the Sault music scene.
Al Davis - harmonica, vocals
Tony Santoro - drums, vocals
Pierre Anthony - bass, vocals
Mike McDonald - lead guitar, vocals
MISS EMILY May 2 2024 at Soo Blaster
"Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers" open for Miss Emily, Soo Blaster May 2 2024
MULTI BLUES AWARD WINNING
MISS EMILY at SOO BLASTER Thursday May 2nd
PRESENTED BY THE SAULT BLUES SOCIETY
Your chance to enjoy Miss Emily the JUNO nominated, multi blues award winning international artist between her 6 US shows in April and her performance at the Hugh’s room in Toronto on May 3rd followed by her May shows in BC is coming right here to Sault Ste. Marie ON, Thursday May 2nd at Soo Blaster!!
You do not want to miss this (or any) Sault Blues Society presentation on Thursday May 2nd at Soo Blaster 345 Queen Street Sault Ste. Marie!! Doors open at 6:30 with
“Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers” Mike McDonald, Al Davis, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro warming in the audience at 7pm followed by Miss Emily’s energetic show at 8pm.
This is rescheduled from the postponed show in August 2023 which was the first ever show that Miss Emily had to cancel or postpone in over 20 years!! She is eager to make this show special for those that have waited 8 months for this rescheduled show.
Advanced and Sault Blues Society member tickets are $30.00 cash for sale at Long & McQuade, Case Music, Stones Office Supply, the Rad Zone or Soo Blaster. Credit card sales at the Sault Community Box office and online (service charges apply). Tickets at the door are $35.00 cash (doors open at 6:30pm).
MISS EMILY at SOO BLASTER Thursday May 2nd
PRESENTED BY THE SAULT BLUES SOCIETY
Your chance to enjoy Miss Emily the JUNO nominated, multi blues award winning international artist between her 6 US shows in April and her performance at the Hugh’s room in Toronto on May 3rd followed by her May shows in BC is coming right here to Sault Ste. Marie ON, Thursday May 2nd at Soo Blaster!!
You do not want to miss this (or any) Sault Blues Society presentation on Thursday May 2nd at Soo Blaster 345 Queen Street Sault Ste. Marie!! Doors open at 6:30 with
“Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers” Mike McDonald, Al Davis, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro warming in the audience at 7pm followed by Miss Emily’s energetic show at 8pm.
This is rescheduled from the postponed show in August 2023 which was the first ever show that Miss Emily had to cancel or postpone in over 20 years!! She is eager to make this show special for those that have waited 8 months for this rescheduled show.
Advanced and Sault Blues Society member tickets are $30.00 cash for sale at Long & McQuade, Case Music, Stones Office Supply, the Rad Zone or Soo Blaster. Credit card sales at the Sault Community Box office and online (service charges apply). Tickets at the door are $35.00 cash (doors open at 6:30pm).
Teresa and Johnnie congratulating Miss Emily on her Female Vocalist of the year at the Maple Blues Award Feb. 12 2024
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to present the JUNO nominated and multi award winning
Miss Emily with her full 6 piece band on Thursday May 2nd 2024 at Soo Blaster.
Opening for Miss Emily's rescheduled show is "Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers". Tickets are on sale at the outlets listed on the poster on Tuesday Feb. 6th 2024.
Check out Miss Emily on the following links
YOUTUBE LINK another YOUTUBE LINK
Miss Emily with her full 6 piece band on Thursday May 2nd 2024 at Soo Blaster.
Opening for Miss Emily's rescheduled show is "Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers". Tickets are on sale at the outlets listed on the poster on Tuesday Feb. 6th 2024.
Check out Miss Emily on the following links
YOUTUBE LINK another YOUTUBE LINK
Hot off the press a 2024 JUNO nomination for the Blackburn Brothers, come see them LIVE tomorrow 7pm at the Machine Shop here in Sault Ste. Marie ON!!
Article in todays Sault Star about our presentation of the Blackburn Brothers on Thursday Feb. 8th as part of Bon Soo 2024
https://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/music-buzz-best-for-blackburn-brotherswww.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/music-buzz-best-for-blackburn-brothers
https://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/music-buzz-best-for-blackburn-brotherswww.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/music-buzz-best-for-blackburn-brothers
https://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/headrick-mac-8198132
It is with great sadness that I share this obituary about the Sault Blues Society's Vice President, Mac Headrick, Mac has been the Society's Vice President since Mac was nominated and installed as Vice President to the Sault Blues Society Executive (SBS) in May 2015 replacing the Society's founding Vice President Rusty McCarthy. Mac would often be seen either staffing the door, or the merchandise and (SBS) membership tables of our presentations while thoroughly enjoying the music that we had organized.
Mac was a fun filled, happy, funny, witty guy. He always had such a positive attitude, even when he had been going through some health issues recently. His love of family, football both coaching, announcing and the Northern Football Hall of Fame(2000), music, dogs and volunteering has been well known and appreciated throughout Sault Ste. Marie and area for decades.
We will all miss you Mac, RIP
Johnnie Tibbles SBS President
It is with great sadness that I share this obituary about the Sault Blues Society's Vice President, Mac Headrick, Mac has been the Society's Vice President since Mac was nominated and installed as Vice President to the Sault Blues Society Executive (SBS) in May 2015 replacing the Society's founding Vice President Rusty McCarthy. Mac would often be seen either staffing the door, or the merchandise and (SBS) membership tables of our presentations while thoroughly enjoying the music that we had organized.
Mac was a fun filled, happy, funny, witty guy. He always had such a positive attitude, even when he had been going through some health issues recently. His love of family, football both coaching, announcing and the Northern Football Hall of Fame(2000), music, dogs and volunteering has been well known and appreciated throughout Sault Ste. Marie and area for decades.
We will all miss you Mac, RIP
Johnnie Tibbles SBS President
Mac Headrick flipping burgers and dogs at the Sault Blues Society Soo Mill charity BBQ in 2016.
Here is theborderline's Adrian Vilaca's interview with the Blackburn Brothers yesterday prior to their concert here in the Soo on Thursday Feb. 8th, doors open at 6:30 with local opener band "That There Blues Band" taking the stage at 7pm and the award winning Blackburn Brothers hitting the stage at 8pm. You do not want to miss this great funky blues presentation by the Sault Blues Society!!
https://theborderline.ca/blackburn-brothers-soulfunknblues/
https://theborderline.ca/blackburn-brothers-soulfunknblues/
If you are looking for so many events in Algoma Country check out their events page!!
https://www.algomacountry.com/events/
The Sault Blues Society is please to present the award winning Blackburn Brothers at the Machine Shop on Thursday Feb. 8th ,the doors open at 6:30. The Blackburn Brothers have been nominated for an awesome 9 Maple Blues Awards for 2024!!
The local opening band is the newly formed "That There Blues Band" with Keith Hill, Gerry Busa and Al Alexander.
Check out the Blackburn Brothers Youtubes HERE and HERE
The local opening band is the newly formed "That There Blues Band" with Keith Hill, Gerry Busa and Al Alexander.
Check out the Blackburn Brothers Youtubes HERE and HERE
2023
Very successful Blues for Food 2023 at Soo Blaster
Presented by the Sault Blues Society
The Sault Blues Society is very pleased with the results from Blues for Food 2023 for our first year at Soo Blaster. We started early this year when we cohosted a “preview” of this event with the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce monthly Take 5 on Wednesday Dec 13th. Working with Rory Ring and Noah Thomson for the Take 5 at Soo Blaster with some fine Blues music supplied by Big Wheel and the Spokes, Jay Case, Frank Deresti and Cliff Alloy. All foods donated at the Take 5 were matched in cash by Soo Blasters owner Das Kumar. That was about $1,000.00 in total cash and food!!
Friday nights lineup was “Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers” with Mike McDonald, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro. Their guests for the evening were, Val Powley, Mike Yurich, Al Davis, Keith Hill, Rick Wysynski and Lindsay Pugh. Johnnie Tibbles presented the Sault Blues Society’s “2023 Dedicated to the Blues” award to Al Davis for his long-time support of blues in the Soo and his efforts to help establish the Sault Blues Society in 2010 donating a 5ive Below Zero fundraiser for the Sault Blues Society. Thanks Al !!
Saturday nights lineup was Jay Case, Frank Deresti, Josh Norling, and Chris Johns. Their guests for the evening were Bill Priddle, Josh McNally, Joey Marrocco, Shirley Kominos, Lindsay Pugh, Brandon Ruch and Juliana Regan.
There were many times during the evening when the dance floor was pretty much full including the last song of the evening, when it was FULL!!
Over the 3 nights we raised and delivered to our charities, The Soup Kitchen Community Center and St. Vincent Place a total of $3,816.00 in cash and a total of $2,800.00 value of food and hygiene products giving us the GRAND TOTAL OF $6,616.00 for Blues for Food 2023!!.
The Sault Blues Society needs to thank the Chamber of Commerce, Soo Blaster, Mike Blair’s 705 Live Sound Co., all the performing musicians (listed above)AND all of those that donated to these 2 worthy causes, whether you attended or not. Thanks to everyone involved for this awesome Blues for Food 2023, fun profitable evening that Rusty McCarthy created way back in 2010 and has now resigned from organizing. The tradition continues with a different host venue and many new musicians, now presented by the Sault Blues Society, stay tuned for Blues for Food 2024.
Presented by the Sault Blues Society
The Sault Blues Society is very pleased with the results from Blues for Food 2023 for our first year at Soo Blaster. We started early this year when we cohosted a “preview” of this event with the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce monthly Take 5 on Wednesday Dec 13th. Working with Rory Ring and Noah Thomson for the Take 5 at Soo Blaster with some fine Blues music supplied by Big Wheel and the Spokes, Jay Case, Frank Deresti and Cliff Alloy. All foods donated at the Take 5 were matched in cash by Soo Blasters owner Das Kumar. That was about $1,000.00 in total cash and food!!
Friday nights lineup was “Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers” with Mike McDonald, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro. Their guests for the evening were, Val Powley, Mike Yurich, Al Davis, Keith Hill, Rick Wysynski and Lindsay Pugh. Johnnie Tibbles presented the Sault Blues Society’s “2023 Dedicated to the Blues” award to Al Davis for his long-time support of blues in the Soo and his efforts to help establish the Sault Blues Society in 2010 donating a 5ive Below Zero fundraiser for the Sault Blues Society. Thanks Al !!
Saturday nights lineup was Jay Case, Frank Deresti, Josh Norling, and Chris Johns. Their guests for the evening were Bill Priddle, Josh McNally, Joey Marrocco, Shirley Kominos, Lindsay Pugh, Brandon Ruch and Juliana Regan.
There were many times during the evening when the dance floor was pretty much full including the last song of the evening, when it was FULL!!
Over the 3 nights we raised and delivered to our charities, The Soup Kitchen Community Center and St. Vincent Place a total of $3,816.00 in cash and a total of $2,800.00 value of food and hygiene products giving us the GRAND TOTAL OF $6,616.00 for Blues for Food 2023!!.
The Sault Blues Society needs to thank the Chamber of Commerce, Soo Blaster, Mike Blair’s 705 Live Sound Co., all the performing musicians (listed above)AND all of those that donated to these 2 worthy causes, whether you attended or not. Thanks to everyone involved for this awesome Blues for Food 2023, fun profitable evening that Rusty McCarthy created way back in 2010 and has now resigned from organizing. The tradition continues with a different host venue and many new musicians, now presented by the Sault Blues Society, stay tuned for Blues for Food 2024.
Video link to Blues for Food promo Dec. 15 and Dec.16 2023 at Soo Blaster from 8pm to 11pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6R0UGBBRRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6R0UGBBRRE
The Sault Blues Society was approached by the Chamber of Commerce to co-host a preview of Blues for Food at the upcoming Chamber's monthly Take 5 on Wednesday Dec. 13th at Soo Blaster 345 Queen Street East from 5pm to 8pm. This is a non-perishable food only donation, which will be doubled by Soo Blaster!!
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**. Here is the link to the Chamber's website where attendees must register: https://bit.ly/3uMA8jn
This is very important for us to track registration.
This event is a celebration of our local business community, a gathering of like-minded Chamber members coming together for an evening of engaging conversations, and the opportunity to make new connections. From 50% off games, to live music from the Big Wheel and the Spokes, to giving to a good cause in need this holiday season, to great food and drinks from the Taj Indian Cuisine, there's a wonderful experience for everyone.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**. Here is the link to the Chamber's website where attendees must register: https://bit.ly/3uMA8jn
This is very important for us to track registration.
This event is a celebration of our local business community, a gathering of like-minded Chamber members coming together for an evening of engaging conversations, and the opportunity to make new connections. From 50% off games, to live music from the Big Wheel and the Spokes, to giving to a good cause in need this holiday season, to great food and drinks from the Taj Indian Cuisine, there's a wonderful experience for everyone.
Sault Blues Society PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 9th 2023
The Sault Blues Society (SBS) has 4 shows in the next 6 months!! Mark your calendars, Bon Soo Blues Thursday Feb. 8th at the Machine Shop and the rescheduled Miss Emily show on Thursday May 2nd at Soo Blaster, details for these shows will be out in the next few weeks, Stay Tuned!!
2 nights of Blues for Food at Soo Blaster on Friday Dec. 15th and Saturday Dec. 16th where the SBS collects donations of cash, nonperishable food items and hygiene products for our local Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place while 20 plus local musicians perform for those in attendance. Unfortunately, we have outgrown the Water Tower Inn Pub after 12 years and need to thank Rusty McCarthy for all the work that he did creating, planning, and organizing Blues for Food for all those years. We also wish to thank the Water Tower Inn for sponsoring Blues for Food at the Pub for all those years. After turning away donating fans because we were at the legal capacity for 3 of the last 4 nights, we knew that we needed a larger venue. The Sault Blues Society thanks Soo Blaster for offering to sponsor this great yearly and much needed local fundraiser and Mike Blair 705Live Sound Co. for doing the sound for us.
Now that Rusty is married and has moved to Southern Ontario the SBS has taken over Blues for Food and moved it to
Soo Blaster for 2023 on Fri. Dec. 15 and Sat. Dec. 16th. There will be 2 nights of fundraising for these 2 worthy organizations the Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place. “Mudfood Mike and the Muckrakers” will host Friday night Dec. 15th from 8pm to 11pm with Mike McDonald, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro with special guests Val Powley, Mike Yurich, Al Davis, Keith Hill, Paul DellaVedova and Lindsay Pugh.
After we catch our breath following Friday night’s fun and music and donation collections, we are right back at it on Saturday night Dec. 16th from 8pm to 11pm with Jay Case, Frank Deresti, Josh Norling and Chris Johns hosting the evening with special guests Shirley Kominos, Bill Priddle, Josh McNally, Joey Marrocco, Brandon Ruch and Lindsay Pugh. We all know that lately there is an increased need for those with food insecurities so please come out, enjoy some very fine local Blues and donate what you are able whether cash or non perishable food items or hygiene products. Any monetary donations of $20.00 or more with a proper mailing address will be issued an official tax receipt from the Soup Kitchen or St. Vincent Place. Last year we collected and delivered over $2,000.00 cash AND over $5,000.00 in nonperishable food items for a total of over $7,000.00. Johnnie Tibbles’ goal this year is $10,000.00!! Please come out, enjoy, and help make this a reality. SBS memberships and hats will be available for $25.00 each R a SBS hat and membership combo for $40.00. Further info is available at saultblues.com
UPCOMING BON SOO 2024 FEB. 8TH @ MACHINE SHOP
The Sault Blues Society (SBS) is pleased to again be invited to present a special Blues night on Thursday Feb. 8th as part of Bon Soo 2024 at the Machine Shop. The SBS will be presenting the 6-piece Blackburn Brothers band that in the last week of November were nominated for an all-time record nine (9), that’s right count ‘em nine (9) Maple Blues Awards nominations which will be presented on Monday Feb 12th at the big Awards ceremony in Toronto. The Blackburn Brothers have won 2 previous Maple Blues Awards, have been nominated for several more and have a JUNO nomination. Opening for the Blackburn Brothers will be the new local band “That There Blues Band” with Keith Hill (who has opened for Savoy Brown, The Powder Blues Band and Long John Valdry), joining Keith on stage will be Gerry Busa (bass) and Frank Cugliatta (Drums). More details will be out later in November for this awesome Bon Soo show.
DETAILS and tickets will go on sale in early December for Bon Soo 2024.
RESCHEDULED MISS EMILY THURSDAY MAY 2ND 2024 @ SOO BLASTER
The Sault Blues next act will be on Thursday May 2nd 2024, this show is rescheduled from August 2023 Miss Emily (6 piece band) at Soo Blaster. Miss Emily has 3 Maple Blues Awards, a JUNO nomination in 2022 and another Maple Blues Award nomination for 2024. Miss Emily opened for about half of the Downchild Blues Band longest 50th anniversary tour in 2023.
The opening band for miss Emily will be “Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers” with Mike McDonald, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro. Any tickets that were purchased and retained from the previous show will be honoured. If you are unable to attend the May 2nd 2024 show please contact the SBS for a full refund of your original ticket.
DETAILS and tickets will go on sale in late December for Miss Emily on May 2nd 2024.
Further info is available at saultblues.com
The Sault Blues Society (SBS) has 4 shows in the next 6 months!! Mark your calendars, Bon Soo Blues Thursday Feb. 8th at the Machine Shop and the rescheduled Miss Emily show on Thursday May 2nd at Soo Blaster, details for these shows will be out in the next few weeks, Stay Tuned!!
2 nights of Blues for Food at Soo Blaster on Friday Dec. 15th and Saturday Dec. 16th where the SBS collects donations of cash, nonperishable food items and hygiene products for our local Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place while 20 plus local musicians perform for those in attendance. Unfortunately, we have outgrown the Water Tower Inn Pub after 12 years and need to thank Rusty McCarthy for all the work that he did creating, planning, and organizing Blues for Food for all those years. We also wish to thank the Water Tower Inn for sponsoring Blues for Food at the Pub for all those years. After turning away donating fans because we were at the legal capacity for 3 of the last 4 nights, we knew that we needed a larger venue. The Sault Blues Society thanks Soo Blaster for offering to sponsor this great yearly and much needed local fundraiser and Mike Blair 705Live Sound Co. for doing the sound for us.
Now that Rusty is married and has moved to Southern Ontario the SBS has taken over Blues for Food and moved it to
Soo Blaster for 2023 on Fri. Dec. 15 and Sat. Dec. 16th. There will be 2 nights of fundraising for these 2 worthy organizations the Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place. “Mudfood Mike and the Muckrakers” will host Friday night Dec. 15th from 8pm to 11pm with Mike McDonald, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro with special guests Val Powley, Mike Yurich, Al Davis, Keith Hill, Paul DellaVedova and Lindsay Pugh.
After we catch our breath following Friday night’s fun and music and donation collections, we are right back at it on Saturday night Dec. 16th from 8pm to 11pm with Jay Case, Frank Deresti, Josh Norling and Chris Johns hosting the evening with special guests Shirley Kominos, Bill Priddle, Josh McNally, Joey Marrocco, Brandon Ruch and Lindsay Pugh. We all know that lately there is an increased need for those with food insecurities so please come out, enjoy some very fine local Blues and donate what you are able whether cash or non perishable food items or hygiene products. Any monetary donations of $20.00 or more with a proper mailing address will be issued an official tax receipt from the Soup Kitchen or St. Vincent Place. Last year we collected and delivered over $2,000.00 cash AND over $5,000.00 in nonperishable food items for a total of over $7,000.00. Johnnie Tibbles’ goal this year is $10,000.00!! Please come out, enjoy, and help make this a reality. SBS memberships and hats will be available for $25.00 each R a SBS hat and membership combo for $40.00. Further info is available at saultblues.com
UPCOMING BON SOO 2024 FEB. 8TH @ MACHINE SHOP
The Sault Blues Society (SBS) is pleased to again be invited to present a special Blues night on Thursday Feb. 8th as part of Bon Soo 2024 at the Machine Shop. The SBS will be presenting the 6-piece Blackburn Brothers band that in the last week of November were nominated for an all-time record nine (9), that’s right count ‘em nine (9) Maple Blues Awards nominations which will be presented on Monday Feb 12th at the big Awards ceremony in Toronto. The Blackburn Brothers have won 2 previous Maple Blues Awards, have been nominated for several more and have a JUNO nomination. Opening for the Blackburn Brothers will be the new local band “That There Blues Band” with Keith Hill (who has opened for Savoy Brown, The Powder Blues Band and Long John Valdry), joining Keith on stage will be Gerry Busa (bass) and Frank Cugliatta (Drums). More details will be out later in November for this awesome Bon Soo show.
DETAILS and tickets will go on sale in early December for Bon Soo 2024.
RESCHEDULED MISS EMILY THURSDAY MAY 2ND 2024 @ SOO BLASTER
The Sault Blues next act will be on Thursday May 2nd 2024, this show is rescheduled from August 2023 Miss Emily (6 piece band) at Soo Blaster. Miss Emily has 3 Maple Blues Awards, a JUNO nomination in 2022 and another Maple Blues Award nomination for 2024. Miss Emily opened for about half of the Downchild Blues Band longest 50th anniversary tour in 2023.
The opening band for miss Emily will be “Mudfoot Mike and the Muckrakers” with Mike McDonald, Pierre Anthony and Tony Santoro. Any tickets that were purchased and retained from the previous show will be honoured. If you are unable to attend the May 2nd 2024 show please contact the SBS for a full refund of your original ticket.
DETAILS and tickets will go on sale in late December for Miss Emily on May 2nd 2024.
Further info is available at saultblues.com
MAPLE BLUES AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
Here is the list of great nominees for the upcoming Maple Blues Awards in Toronto on Feb 12th 2024.
Registering and voting is quite quick and easy.
Our upcoming presentation at Bon Soo 2024 on Thursday Feb 8th has 9, that's right 9 nominations!! Details will be released in the next couple of weeks. Gonna be a fantastic Bon Soo show on Thursday Feb 8th at the Machine Shop. Stay tuned!!
Register here to vote for your favourite Maple Blues Awards nominees. https://www.mapleblues.ca/SignInToVote.aspx
Sault Blues Society membership and these great new hats will both be for sale at Blues Brews and BBQ on Friday November 3rd for $25.00 each, OR both for $40.00 for a limited time only. Get 'em while they're HOT!!
New Sault Blues Society hats - SBS embroidered baseball hats, low profile, 6 panel no mesh with Velcro closure. $25.00
Are you looking for something to satisfy your desire for Texas style BBQ, food with attitude and to satisfy your thirsty ears and your thirsty palate??
The Sault Blues Society(SBS), The Tap Room and Angry Joe's BBQ have teamed up to satisfy all 3 at the same time!! What could be better??
Come on down to the Tap Room between 5 and 10 pm on Friday November 3rd, bring a friend, meet a friend OR make a friend.
Donations to the Sault Blues Society will be gratefully accepted. NEW Sault Blues Society baseball hats and SBS memberships will also be available.
The Sault Blues Society(SBS), The Tap Room and Angry Joe's BBQ have teamed up to satisfy all 3 at the same time!! What could be better??
Come on down to the Tap Room between 5 and 10 pm on Friday November 3rd, bring a friend, meet a friend OR make a friend.
Donations to the Sault Blues Society will be gratefully accepted. NEW Sault Blues Society baseball hats and SBS memberships will also be available.
** Miss Emily’s show on Thursday August 31st at Soo Blaster is temporarily postponed,
new date to be announced shortly NEW DATE THURSDAY MAY 2ND 2024 **
Hi, All Sault Blues Society fans and supporters. Due to a medical emergency with Miss Emily’s Musical mentor and life long friend being admitted to hospital our show presenting Miss Emily scheduled for this Thursday August 31st at Soo Blaster is unfortunately being postponed. We are working on rescheduling this show and we will announce the new date once we have it nailed down. If you wish to keep your ticket for the rescheduled show please do, otherwise contact the Sault Blues Society and return your tickets for a full refund which will be available directly from the Sault Blues Society (SBS)for all tickets purchased whether VIP or from our supportive outlets, except for those purchased from the Community Theatre Box office in Station Mall. The Box office will be doing those refunds to those patrons.
We are very sorry for this unexpected last-minute cancelation.
Thank you for you understanding in this difficult time for Miss Emily and her family.
For a refund contact the SBS email [email protected] or 705-971-4133
Thanks, take risks, safely, Johnnie
new date to be announced shortly NEW DATE THURSDAY MAY 2ND 2024 **
Hi, All Sault Blues Society fans and supporters. Due to a medical emergency with Miss Emily’s Musical mentor and life long friend being admitted to hospital our show presenting Miss Emily scheduled for this Thursday August 31st at Soo Blaster is unfortunately being postponed. We are working on rescheduling this show and we will announce the new date once we have it nailed down. If you wish to keep your ticket for the rescheduled show please do, otherwise contact the Sault Blues Society and return your tickets for a full refund which will be available directly from the Sault Blues Society (SBS)for all tickets purchased whether VIP or from our supportive outlets, except for those purchased from the Community Theatre Box office in Station Mall. The Box office will be doing those refunds to those patrons.
We are very sorry for this unexpected last-minute cancelation.
Thank you for you understanding in this difficult time for Miss Emily and her family.
For a refund contact the SBS email [email protected] or 705-971-4133
Thanks, take risks, safely, Johnnie
Here is an interview that our friend Adrian Vilaca from theborderline.ca had with Miss Emil recently.
https://theborderline.ca/miss-emily-lake-ontario-soul/?fbclid=IwAR1aKTyEdm7pimQul7Si27___puuWboyyEtu9VbTS6JEzaCMFGX0ygtCVbE
https://theborderline.ca/miss-emily-lake-ontario-soul/?fbclid=IwAR1aKTyEdm7pimQul7Si27___puuWboyyEtu9VbTS6JEzaCMFGX0ygtCVbE
https://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/miss-emily-wants-more-with-music
Sault Star article about Miss Emily playing Soo Blaster on August 31st 2023.
Sault Star article about Miss Emily playing Soo Blaster on August 31st 2023.
The Sault Blues Societies next presentation is on Thursday August 31st at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) at Soo Blaster 345 Queen Street East. Miss Emily is a 3 times Maple Blues Award winner and a 2022 JUNO nominee . She will be on stage with her 6 piece band on her way to the North Bay Bluesfest as the Saturday night headliner!! Miss Emily finished a successful tour of Sweden and Germany in the spring of 2023. Tickets on sale now at the outlets listed on the poster for $30.00 advance and Sault Blues Society members OR $35.00 at the door.
The local opening act for Miss Emily will be the new to the Soo band "Mike Mudfoot McDonald and the Muckrackers" this band is Mike McDonald lead and vocals, Al Davis harmonica and vocals, Pierre Anthony bass and Tony Santoro drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YqsCtykfsY
https://www.google.com/search?q=miss%20emily%20youtube...
The local opening act for Miss Emily will be the new to the Soo band "Mike Mudfoot McDonald and the Muckrackers" this band is Mike McDonald lead and vocals, Al Davis harmonica and vocals, Pierre Anthony bass and Tony Santoro drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YqsCtykfsY
https://www.google.com/search?q=miss%20emily%20youtube...
FRIDAY NIGHT BLUES
The Sault Blues Society is very proud to have been asked once again to take the Friday Night Blues on Sootoday Stage 2 of Rotaryfest here is Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. This takes place on Friday July 14th from 4:30pm to 9:30pm behind the Art Gallery of Algoma on the beautiful waterfront here in the Soo. This is becoming an annual event for us, which we really enjoy. This year we have 5 bands lined up for your enjoyment. This would not be possible without the help of the City of Sault Ste. Marie's Cultural Grant program , Rotaryfest and 705Live Sound Co. Thanks for your continued support.
See you next year!!
The Sault Blues Society is very proud to have been asked once again to take the Friday Night Blues on Sootoday Stage 2 of Rotaryfest here is Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. This takes place on Friday July 14th from 4:30pm to 9:30pm behind the Art Gallery of Algoma on the beautiful waterfront here in the Soo. This is becoming an annual event for us, which we really enjoy. This year we have 5 bands lined up for your enjoyment. This would not be possible without the help of the City of Sault Ste. Marie's Cultural Grant program , Rotaryfest and 705Live Sound Co. Thanks for your continued support.
See you next year!!
All Rotaryfest pics courtesy of Bob Davies
theborderline.ca interview
SOOTODAY ARTICLE CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON MAY 25 2023
SAULTONLINE CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON INTERVIEW AND VIDEO
SOOTODAY ARTICLE AND VIDEO - CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON Thursday June 1st
SAULT STAR ARTICLE - CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON Thursday June 1st
SOOTODAY ARTICLE CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON MAY 25 2023
SAULTONLINE CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON INTERVIEW AND VIDEO
SOOTODAY ARTICLE AND VIDEO - CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON Thursday June 1st
SAULT STAR ARTICLE - CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON Thursday June 1st
SAULT BLUES SOCIETY presents Campbell & Johnston
Tickets go on sale Friday April 28th 2023.
$25.00 advance and SBS members OR $30.00 at the door.
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to announce that we will be presenting the Halifax Blues Rock power duo of Campbell & Johnston on Thursday June 1st at Soo Blaster 345 Queen Street East. Doors open at 6:30 with the local opener Smokehouse (Mike Yurich (guitar, vocals and keys) Steve Francis (bass) Mark Mizzi (drums)taking the stage at 7pm. The Sault Blues Society is adding 3 local musicians to this power house duo for this show, they are Lindsay Pugh (bass), Cliff Alloy (drums) and Jeff Holmes (keys) to round out this performance.
Halifax Blues-Rock power duo, Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston have been building a name for themselves, entertaining audiences with their soulful tone, 60's and 70s rock style guitar riffs and bewitching vocal harmonies; and opening for some big names, like Burton Cummings, Steve Earle & Bob Segar.
In 2021, they released their self-titled Album, Campbell & Johnston’s Black Market Band. This self produced recording, adds a touch of their old school rock influences with a modern twist on blues and soul. It earned them an award for Best Blues Album at the 2022 ECMAs and a Maple Blues Nomination. Then in 2023, Campbell’s home province showed their support for her, with the Music PEI award “Rooted to the Island Award”!
This show will be our first presentation at Soo Blaster, 345 Queen Street East (there are about 30 parking spots on this block of Queen (free after 6pm) and about 50 free spots AFTER 6PM in the International lot immediately west of Soo Blaster. There is also plenty of parking available in the King Street parking lot (north of Queen and in the Station Mall parking lot (near the old Sears)).
Tickets will be available at the outlets listed on the poster on Friday April 28th, they are CASE MUSIC, LONG & McQUADE, RAD ZONE, SAULT COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE, SESSIONS CANNABIS, SOO BLASTER and STONES OFFICE SUPPLY.
I have attached 2 YouTube videos below of Campbell and Johnston for you to check out. Teresa, Roger Scharbach, myself and my daughter Amy all really enjoyed this act when we saw them at the Maple Blues Summit in June of 2022 in Toronto. Here is the brief write up that I wrote for the SBS Exec. while watching them perform “11:30pm CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON: Halifax NS, very high energy, duo listening act. Very BIG sound for a duo and acoustic. great acoustic pickers. Christine has an excellent voice and is a great picker. They got a standing “O”.
After the show my daughter Amy, who was in attendance, said, “that was a goosebump performance Dad!!” “
Tickets go on sale Friday April 28th 2023.
$25.00 advance and SBS members OR $30.00 at the door.
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to announce that we will be presenting the Halifax Blues Rock power duo of Campbell & Johnston on Thursday June 1st at Soo Blaster 345 Queen Street East. Doors open at 6:30 with the local opener Smokehouse (Mike Yurich (guitar, vocals and keys) Steve Francis (bass) Mark Mizzi (drums)taking the stage at 7pm. The Sault Blues Society is adding 3 local musicians to this power house duo for this show, they are Lindsay Pugh (bass), Cliff Alloy (drums) and Jeff Holmes (keys) to round out this performance.
Halifax Blues-Rock power duo, Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston have been building a name for themselves, entertaining audiences with their soulful tone, 60's and 70s rock style guitar riffs and bewitching vocal harmonies; and opening for some big names, like Burton Cummings, Steve Earle & Bob Segar.
In 2021, they released their self-titled Album, Campbell & Johnston’s Black Market Band. This self produced recording, adds a touch of their old school rock influences with a modern twist on blues and soul. It earned them an award for Best Blues Album at the 2022 ECMAs and a Maple Blues Nomination. Then in 2023, Campbell’s home province showed their support for her, with the Music PEI award “Rooted to the Island Award”!
This show will be our first presentation at Soo Blaster, 345 Queen Street East (there are about 30 parking spots on this block of Queen (free after 6pm) and about 50 free spots AFTER 6PM in the International lot immediately west of Soo Blaster. There is also plenty of parking available in the King Street parking lot (north of Queen and in the Station Mall parking lot (near the old Sears)).
Tickets will be available at the outlets listed on the poster on Friday April 28th, they are CASE MUSIC, LONG & McQUADE, RAD ZONE, SAULT COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE, SESSIONS CANNABIS, SOO BLASTER and STONES OFFICE SUPPLY.
I have attached 2 YouTube videos below of Campbell and Johnston for you to check out. Teresa, Roger Scharbach, myself and my daughter Amy all really enjoyed this act when we saw them at the Maple Blues Summit in June of 2022 in Toronto. Here is the brief write up that I wrote for the SBS Exec. while watching them perform “11:30pm CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON: Halifax NS, very high energy, duo listening act. Very BIG sound for a duo and acoustic. great acoustic pickers. Christine has an excellent voice and is a great picker. They got a standing “O”.
After the show my daughter Amy, who was in attendance, said, “that was a goosebump performance Dad!!” “
BON SOO 2023
The Sault Blues Society is very pleased to announce that we are presenting the Andre Bisson Band as part of Bon Soo 2023 at the Machine Shop on Thursday February 9th at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets available at Case Music, Long & McQuade, Rad Zone, Stone’s Office, Machine Shop Box Office (11-4 Tues. to Fri.), Station Mall Box Office (service charges apply). Advance tickets and Sault Blues Society members are $30.00. General admission tickets at the door are $35.00 ($30.00 SBS paid members). Student tickets are $20.00.
Tickets are on sale as of January 11 2023.
Andre’s 6 piece band for this show is comprised of:
André Bisson - Vocals/Guitar
Loretta Hale - Trumpet
Dan Jancar - Tenor Saxophone
Lizuarte DeSouza - Baritone Saxophone
Mike Rowell - Bass
Keagan Early - Drums .
The local opening band will be the Lindsay Pugh Band:
Lindsay Pugh – Vocals/Guitar
Frank Deresti – Bass
Josh Norling – Tenor Sax
Cliff Alloy - Drums
André Bisson is originally from just north of the small town of Bruce Mines in Northern Ontario. He has since played to lively sold-out crowds across Canada, USA, UK and Europe. With a career that spans over 20 years, his musical resume includes 9 studio albums and André has proved that he has a message worth listening to.
At age 15, while attending CASS in Desbarats ON, André began performing in Sault Ste Marie and surrounding towns with local bands, singing and performing solo with his guitar.
As the sole songwriter and arranger for a group that spans from 6-20 musicians, André has created his own musical brand infused with soul, roots, blues, and R&B. Using an eclectic combination of instruments, he creates a musical story that becomes the soundtrack for his lyrics.'
The recently released "Ballad of Lucy Stone”, emphatically checks all the boxes of a killer, scathing blues track with a funkified soul. Bisson’s guitar is meaty and rhythmic, and his voice is primed with emotion and gravelly heartache. The 3 piece horn section jumps in with searing melodic fills and the super tight rhythm section solidly ushers the whole song along at a pace guaranteed to inspire maximum groove.
Throughout the years, Andre’s style and philosophy towards music has attracted attention in the music community. Since his first album release in 2009, Andre has gained notoriety with awards such as “Male Vocalist of the Year” - Hamilton Blues Awards, “Song of the Year” - Blues and Roots Radio, and a 4x Nominee at the Hamilton Arts Awards. Andre was also selected by the Grand River Blues Society to compete at the famed International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee.
With a dedication to the live show and a sound that is constantly growing and evolving, each performance is unique in its own way. It is these qualities that keep the audience engaged, excited and returning time and time again.
NOTE: Pat Carey (in the videos) will not be in this show as he had a previous vacation planned. Dan Jancar from FOG Blues and Brass band will be playing the Tenor Sax for our Bon Soo show.
More info at https://www.andrebisson.ca/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsC7tcuv2Cs
Another Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_I8ACyUV_U&t=303s
Tickets are on sale as of January 11 2023.
Andre’s 6 piece band for this show is comprised of:
André Bisson - Vocals/Guitar
Loretta Hale - Trumpet
Dan Jancar - Tenor Saxophone
Lizuarte DeSouza - Baritone Saxophone
Mike Rowell - Bass
Keagan Early - Drums .
The local opening band will be the Lindsay Pugh Band:
Lindsay Pugh – Vocals/Guitar
Frank Deresti – Bass
Josh Norling – Tenor Sax
Cliff Alloy - Drums
André Bisson is originally from just north of the small town of Bruce Mines in Northern Ontario. He has since played to lively sold-out crowds across Canada, USA, UK and Europe. With a career that spans over 20 years, his musical resume includes 9 studio albums and André has proved that he has a message worth listening to.
At age 15, while attending CASS in Desbarats ON, André began performing in Sault Ste Marie and surrounding towns with local bands, singing and performing solo with his guitar.
As the sole songwriter and arranger for a group that spans from 6-20 musicians, André has created his own musical brand infused with soul, roots, blues, and R&B. Using an eclectic combination of instruments, he creates a musical story that becomes the soundtrack for his lyrics.'
The recently released "Ballad of Lucy Stone”, emphatically checks all the boxes of a killer, scathing blues track with a funkified soul. Bisson’s guitar is meaty and rhythmic, and his voice is primed with emotion and gravelly heartache. The 3 piece horn section jumps in with searing melodic fills and the super tight rhythm section solidly ushers the whole song along at a pace guaranteed to inspire maximum groove.
Throughout the years, Andre’s style and philosophy towards music has attracted attention in the music community. Since his first album release in 2009, Andre has gained notoriety with awards such as “Male Vocalist of the Year” - Hamilton Blues Awards, “Song of the Year” - Blues and Roots Radio, and a 4x Nominee at the Hamilton Arts Awards. Andre was also selected by the Grand River Blues Society to compete at the famed International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee.
With a dedication to the live show and a sound that is constantly growing and evolving, each performance is unique in its own way. It is these qualities that keep the audience engaged, excited and returning time and time again.
NOTE: Pat Carey (in the videos) will not be in this show as he had a previous vacation planned. Dan Jancar from FOG Blues and Brass band will be playing the Tenor Sax for our Bon Soo show.
More info at https://www.andrebisson.ca/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsC7tcuv2Cs
Another Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_I8ACyUV_U&t=303s
Andre Bisson - CONCERT LIVESTREAM JUST ANNOUNCED
The Sault Blues Society with technical support and assistance from 705Live Sound Co. is very pleased to offer our first Livestream event.
This event will be the Sault Blues Society presentation of the award winning Andre Bisson Band with our opening act the Lindsay Pugh Band on the Sault Blues Society YouTube channel on Thursday Feb 9th 2023 as part of Bon Soo
Broadcast time will start at 6:45 pm (show is scheduled to start at 7pm) until the end of the live show approximately 10:15pm.
We are offering this to our blues fans (and new blues fans) that are unable to attend this show in person.
You will need to pay our special introductory fee of $15.00 via e transfer to [email protected]
You will require the ability to access YouTube either on a laptop, tablet or your smart TV to watch this Premier Livestream performance, sound quality will depend on your speakers and internet connection.
After payment is verified you will be sent an access code and link to view the Livestream starting between 6:45pm and 7pm on Thursday Feb. 9th on the Sault Blues Society's YouTube channel.
Please share this email if you know someone that is unable to attend in person and would like to watch this performance at home.
If you'd like to attend in person tickets are available at the outlets on the poster.
The Sault Blues Society with technical support and assistance from 705Live Sound Co. is very pleased to offer our first Livestream event.
This event will be the Sault Blues Society presentation of the award winning Andre Bisson Band with our opening act the Lindsay Pugh Band on the Sault Blues Society YouTube channel on Thursday Feb 9th 2023 as part of Bon Soo
Broadcast time will start at 6:45 pm (show is scheduled to start at 7pm) until the end of the live show approximately 10:15pm.
We are offering this to our blues fans (and new blues fans) that are unable to attend this show in person.
You will need to pay our special introductory fee of $15.00 via e transfer to [email protected]
You will require the ability to access YouTube either on a laptop, tablet or your smart TV to watch this Premier Livestream performance, sound quality will depend on your speakers and internet connection.
After payment is verified you will be sent an access code and link to view the Livestream starting between 6:45pm and 7pm on Thursday Feb. 9th on the Sault Blues Society's YouTube channel.
Please share this email if you know someone that is unable to attend in person and would like to watch this performance at home.
If you'd like to attend in person tickets are available at the outlets on the poster.
Bon Soo pics courtesy of Mike McWatters
2022
BLUES for FOOD 2022
Now that the dust has settled there are 2 articles covering Blues for Food 2022. Many thanks to the Water Tower Inn for providing the Pub and covering the costs of the house bands and finally thanks to all the musicians that participated and presented such a great show for those lucky to be in attendance. OVER $7,000.00 total in cash and non perishable food items were collected and delivered to The Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place. Already looking forward to Blues for Food 2023!! Thanks Sault Ste. Marie!! Lake Superior New article Sault This Week article BLUES FOR FOOD 2022
December 9th & Saturday December 10th 8pm to 11pm
After a 2 year absence the Sault Blues Society with financial assistance from the Water Tower Inn Pub will be presenting Blues for Food 2022 in the Pub on Friday December 9th and Saturday December 10th from 8pm to 11pm on both nights.
Admission is by monetary donation and or non perishable food items which will be split between our local St Vincent Place and Soup Kitchen.
Official income tax receipts are available for donations of $20.00 or more with your complete mailing address.
With Jay Case as Friday's band leader and Paul DellaVedova as Saturday's band leader they are sure to be stellar musical evenings.
Sault Blues Society 2023 year memberships will also be available for $25.00
We need to thank Ric Datson for sitting in on the drums for this great evening.
Come out and enjoy an evening or 2 of great local musicians.
Mark your calendars!!
Now that the dust has settled there are 2 articles covering Blues for Food 2022. Many thanks to the Water Tower Inn for providing the Pub and covering the costs of the house bands and finally thanks to all the musicians that participated and presented such a great show for those lucky to be in attendance. OVER $7,000.00 total in cash and non perishable food items were collected and delivered to The Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place. Already looking forward to Blues for Food 2023!! Thanks Sault Ste. Marie!! Lake Superior New article Sault This Week article BLUES FOR FOOD 2022
December 9th & Saturday December 10th 8pm to 11pm
After a 2 year absence the Sault Blues Society with financial assistance from the Water Tower Inn Pub will be presenting Blues for Food 2022 in the Pub on Friday December 9th and Saturday December 10th from 8pm to 11pm on both nights.
Admission is by monetary donation and or non perishable food items which will be split between our local St Vincent Place and Soup Kitchen.
Official income tax receipts are available for donations of $20.00 or more with your complete mailing address.
With Jay Case as Friday's band leader and Paul DellaVedova as Saturday's band leader they are sure to be stellar musical evenings.
Sault Blues Society 2023 year memberships will also be available for $25.00
We need to thank Ric Datson for sitting in on the drums for this great evening.
Come out and enjoy an evening or 2 of great local musicians.
Mark your calendars!!
The longest 50th Anniversary tour continues for The Downchild Blues Band. They will be playing the Sault Community centre at White Pines on Friday November 11th at 7:30pm for this rescheduled show. Tickets available HERE .
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to help promote this show for Downchild's management team.
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to help promote this show for Downchild's management team.
All ROTARYFEST 2022 pics courtesy of Bob Davies
The Sault Blues Society is pleased to be working with ROTARYFEST to bring a Blues night to the sootoday.com Stage2 of ROTARYFEST 2022 on Friday July 15th. sootoday.com Stage 2 is behind the Art Gallery of Algoma 10 East Street on the shore of the St. Marys River.
Opening act the Swamp Cats are up at 5:30.
Big Wheel and the Spokes are up at 6:30,
Smokehouse is up at 7:30, closing the evening out is
Rusty McCarthy at 8:30. Enjoy responsibly.
Opening act the Swamp Cats are up at 5:30.
Big Wheel and the Spokes are up at 6:30,
Smokehouse is up at 7:30, closing the evening out is
Rusty McCarthy at 8:30. Enjoy responsibly.