The Blues Corner

04/21/2026

Hey Guys more shows happening this week!!
Make sure to take a look and mark it in your calendar, share it and reposted.

Music is a labor of love.

Stay tuned

Have a wonderful week !!

04/15/2026

SALABAMA is bringing the swamp ( Alligators included ) to The Black Swan Tavern, on Saturday April 18th 4-7pm. Be there or be square

04/15/2026

Wednesday May 13th. Heather Luckhart will carry you to the otherside of the hump with her show. So mark it in your calendar !!

Have you checked out ? Save the date! We’ll be there Wednesday, May 13th.

Stay Tuned! More details and surprises to come for this one!

04/14/2026

GIGS AND JAMS ALERT!!!!!

LOTS OF FUN SHOWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK,
MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY PAGE FOR WEEKLY SHOWS AND WHATNOT.

ALSO MAKE SURE TO GO OUT AND SUPPORT

REMEMBER LIVE MUSIC CAN ONLY STAY ALIVE WITH YOUR HELP.

SO COME ON OUT AND SHOW SOME LOVE

04/14/2026

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

This Thursday March 19 TBS will be heading to The Only Café to support the monthly 3rd Thursday blues jam hosted by Little Magic Sam

Come on out! Jam or just take in the live music and come to the TBS table and have a chat

Every month we will feature a blues jam in the GTA.

Check out Sam Taylor article 'The power of a jam' on Page 10 in this months Maple Blues News

https://torontobluessociety.com/march-2026-danny-marks/

03/17/2026

Remembering T-Bone Walker 💙

T-Bone Walker was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his role in the development of electric blues and modern blues guitar performance.

Aaron Thibeaux Walker was born on May 28, 1910, in Linden, Texas. He grew up in Dallas, Texas, where he was active in the local blues and jazz scene during his youth. He worked as a musician and performer in traveling shows and became known for his guitar playing and stage performances during the 1930s.

T-Bone Walker recorded for several record labels during his career, including Capitol Records, Imperial Records, and Atlantic Records. In 1942, he recorded "Mean Old World" and in 1947, he released "Call It Stormy Monday," which became one of the most recognized blues recordings of the period. His work helped establish the use of the electric guitar as a leading instrument in blues music.

His recordings and performances influenced later blues and rock musicians, including B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and many other guitarists. He continued recording and performing through the 1950s and 1960s and remained active in blues festivals and touring concerts during the later years of his career.

T-Bone Walker died on March 16, 1975, in Los Angeles, California. We remember T-Bone Walker and listen to his music forever.