BLUES AT HUGHS A BluesIn' Toronto/Blues For a Big Town Presentation

A Blues weekend party showcasing the best of Ontario & Quebec talent

Hosted by musical wars veteran and outstanding guitarist and DJ Danny Marks, audiences will be treated to 3 distinct themed evenings over the course of a weekend A Tribute To Muddy & The Wolf, A Tribute To Etta James, and A Tribute To The Three Kings. Show time each night is 7 pm.

Here are the details:

A Tribute To Muddy & The Wolf

Friday April 17, 2015

Backed by an All-Star band Maple Blues Award winners and nominees Paul Reddick, Jerome Goodboo, and Dylan Wickens pay homage to the legendary Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf by putting their own personal stamp on enduring Chicago Blues selections. Laying the foundation for the salute will be Reddick, Godboo, and Wickens each performing their own individual set.

A Tribute To Etta James

Saturday April 18, 2015

Backed by the Chris Whiteley / Diana Braithwaite Band, a team of multi award winners and nominees: Dawn Tyler Watson, Diana Braithwaite, Cheryl Lescom, and Erin McCallum join forces to sing the praises literally of the ultimate Blues Mama, Etta James. This not to be missed homage will be kicked off by the ladies in question performing their own respective sets. Of note Dawn Tyler Watson will be backed by The Gary Kendall Band.

A Tribute To The Three Kings

Sunday April 19, 2015

Jack de Keyzers outstanding band will perform backup duties for this exceptional acknowledgment of the works of B.B., Albert, and Freddie King. Putting their own spin on the Kings various offerings will be Jack de Keyzer, Paul Deslauriers, Jon Knight and MC Danny Marks. Setting the stage for this phenomenal tribute, The Paul Deslauriers Band will get things started followed by Jack de Keyzer.

Similar tributes have taken place at one time or another. What sets this presentation apart is that it provides the opportunity to experience selections that have shaped the Blues performed by top musicians on the scene on one weekend under one roof.

Three specific tributes, great songs, dazzling performances delivered by outstanding musicians. Nuff said.

Friday Admission: $44.25 HST $50

Saturday Admission: $44.25 HST $50

Sunday Admission: $39.82 HST $45

Weekend Package: $109.73 HST $124 A