Maple Blues Revue
06mar8:00 pm10:00 pmMaple Blues RevueFriday March 6th 8pm
Event Details
The Westdale Theatre presents the Maple Blues Revue for live music Friday March 6th 8pm
TIckets: MAPLE BLUES REVUE TICKETS
“The Maple Blues Revue is a world class blues presentation featuring the 9 piece Maple Blues Band performing a collection of songs from their two studio recordings. They’re making their Westdale stage debut, with electrifying vocal performances by featured guests Jay Douglas and Quisha Wint.
“The Maple Blues Band lays down a groove that`s smooth and makes you want to move. Congratulations to all involved in a great record” – Paul Shaffer (Late Night with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live)
Tickets: $44.75, Members $39.75
The Westdale, 1014 King St W
Friday, March 6 @ 8:00 pm
The Maple Blues Band is a world class group that includes some of Canada’s most respected blues musicians, who have accumlated twenty-three Maple Blues Awards, five Juno Awards, as well as three Jazz Report Awards. “Let’s Go” their debut release on Cordova Bay Records will open the next chapter of the band’s story presenting their music at concerts in Canada and around the world.
Jay Douglas is a three-time Juno Award nominee, music producer, and bandleader of the Jay Douglas All-Star Band. He has performed internationally at festivals like Rastafest in Toronto and the 4 Seasons Reggae Cruise in Atlanta, and has collaborated with reggae legends such as Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, and Ziggy Marley. A key figure in Toronto’s reggae community, he helped establish Reggae Lane with Councillor Josh Colle. Jay’s career began as the frontman of The Cougars, a popular Caribbean nightclub band in the 60s and 70s, blending Ska, Rock Steady, and Reggae.Quisha Wint is a powerhouse vocalist from Ontario, known for her soulful, Aretha-inspired sound. A former Canadian Idol finalist, she’s performed globally and collaborated with top Canadian artists, including Jacksoul. Her track “Black Shoes” hit #1 on the Indie charts, and her voice appears in the film Pay It Forward. Quisha is also co-founder of QW Productions and Chair of the Toronto Blues Society.”–The Westdale.
