We got the blues for Edmonton

EBS Events are held at Queen Alexandra Hall, 10425 University Ave., Edmonton, (MAP), doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm, unless stated otherwise in the event listing. Coffee, refreshments, and snacks are available. Events will be updated as information comes available. Schedule subject to change.

The dances usually (but not always) have three bands. Performance time slots are generally as follows: 8 - 9:10 pm, 9:25 to 10:35 pm, and 10:50 to midnight. The band order is often decided at the event but we will attempt to list the bands in order of appearance in the listing (no guarantees!).

Membership fees are currently $20 a year, renewable on the anniversary of the date of purchase. Members get free admission to regular events and open stage/jams, half price for Charity events and a 20% discount for special sponsored events. Memberships are available at any EBS event.

Non-members are welcome as guests at $5.00 admission to regular events and open stage/jams, and the full posted price for all other events.

Upcoming events

Saturday, January 24, 2009 8:00 pm
TBA
Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:00 pm
TBA
Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:00 pm
TBA
Saturday, April 25, 2009 8:00 pm
TBA
Saturday, May 23, 2009 8:00 pm
TBA
Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:00 pm
TBA

Previous events

Saturday, December 13, 2008 8:00 pm
Denis Frigon's Hit Parade, Red House (with Gerry Pearson and Barry Howse) and Mad Dog Blues Band

Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:00 pm
Mister Lucky and Rotten Dan & The Boogie Patrol
Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:00 pm
Jam / Open Stage
Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:00 pm
Blues Bash Dance Party II
Bonnie Doon Community Hall, 9240 - 93 Street, Edmonton, Alberta (MAP)

Dark Horse Productions and the Edmonton Blues Society are partnering once again to present Blues Bash Dance Party II featuring Edmonton's Jimmy & the Sleepers and Calgary's Bill Dowey & the Blues Devils. Advance tickets are $15.00 (available at Megatunes) $20 at the door. Advance tickets for EBS members are $12.00, limit of 2 per member. Doors open 8:00 p.m. Music at 9:00 p.m. 
 

Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:00 pm
The Hardline Blues Band CD Release Party

For the 2008/2009 season opener, The Edmonton Blues Society proudly presents the CD Release Party for

"Killer Urban Blues from the Great White North"   

Doors open at 7:30; music from 8:00 until midnight.  Be prepared to dance the night away... 
Saturday, June 21, 2008 2:30 pm
First Annual EBS Saturday afternoon Jam'n BBQ

Featuring some of our very finest local Blues Musicians Jam'n the Blues, having a great time and spreading that joy to all of us! 

And later in the evening, just when you thought the music couldn't get any hotter, performances by Red House and Hip Pocket.

Hang on to your sneakers... these bands will knock your socks off!!!

Doors open at 2:00 p.m. Jam starts at 2:30 p.m.
Refreshments served from 2:00 p.m. 'til midnight.  
BBQ served from 4:30 p.m. 'til 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free for members and $6.00 for guests.  
BBQ items will be priced individually and costs will be reasonable.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Recollection Blues Band (8:00 p.m.) and West of Winnipeg


                                   
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Slowburn with guests White Summer
Saturday, March 29, 2008
A little beer and a lot of blues with Big Hank Lionhart and A Fist Full of Blues, and Hot Cottage
At Norwood Legion, 11150 - 82 Street, Edmonton 
Tickets $20 ($15 EBS members) at Megatunes on Whyte Ave.  

                                
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Dr. Blu, Marshall Lawrence and Coco, and the EBS Revue
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