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: 8:00 to 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 $25 a year, renewable on the anniversary of the date of purchase. Admission for members to regular events is $5.00 and open stage/jams is $3.00, 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 $10.00 admission for regular events, $5.00 for open stage/jams, and the full posted price for all other events.

Upcoming events

  • Saturday, September 11 7:00 pm
  • Paul James & Friends - Fundraiser & Silent Auction
  • Bonnie Doon Hall: 9240 93 Street, Edmonton (MAP)
  • The Edmonton Blues Society presents a night of hard-drivin’
    blues featuring Canadian blues icon Paul James and Friends

    Saturday, September 11, 2010  Bonnie Doon Hall ( 9240 - 93 Street )
    Doors at 7:00pm – Music at 8:00pm

    Tickets: $25.00 Members | $30.00 Non Members | $35.00 at the door

    Tickets available at Tix on the Square & Sound Connection on Whyte Ave

    The Edmonton Blues Society (EBS) is pleased to announce this kickoff fundraiser
    and silent auction to sponsor a local blues band to represent Edmonton and EBS in
    the 2012 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee USA.

    A veteran entertainer, Canadian blues icon and Juno Award winner, James’ talents as a
    guitarist, vocalist, band leader, and songwriter have allowed him to produce the music he
    loves for over three decades. Paul James has worked alongside many of the finest
    players, including Mink De Ville, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, John Hammond, Spencer Davis,
    Lightnin' Hopkins, Jack Scott and Sunnyland Slim, to mention a few. Paul is also the
    recipient of Toronto Music awards for Best Club Band and Best Blues Artist.
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  • Saturday, October 9 8:00 pm
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  • Queen Alexandra Hall: 10425 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB (MAP)
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  • Saturday, November 27 8:00 pm
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  • Queen Alexandra Hall: 10425 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB (MAP)
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Previous events

  • Saturday, June 26 8:00 pm
  • The Wiremen
  • Queen Alexandra Hall: 10425 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB (MAP)
  • Saturday, May 29 7:30 pm
  • Paula Perro & No Foolin' and The Kyler Schogen Band
  • Queen Alexandra Hall: 10425 University Avenue, Edmonton AB (MAP)
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  • Saturday, April 24 8:00 pm
  • Jam/Open Stage
  • Saturday, April 24 6:00 pm
  • Annual General Meeting
  • 2nd floor Queen Alexandra Hall: 10425 University Avenue (MAP)
  • Saturday, March 27 8:00 pm
  • Slowburn
  • Saturday, February 20 8:00 pm
  • Marshall Lawrence & Blues Emporium
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  • Saturday, February 13 7:00 pm
  • Blues Bash Dance Party w/ Rusty Reed, James Harman and The Flyin' Crawdads
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  • Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Dave Cantera & The Flyin' Crawdads
  • Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Cameron Brothers and Marv Machura
  • Saturday, October 10, 2009 8:30 pm
  • Jimmy and the Sleepers, The Sean Carney Band
  • Bonnie Doon Hall: 9240 93 Street (MAP)
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    The next Blues Bash Dance Party will feature International Blues Challenge winner Sean Carney and his band.  This will be their first time in Edmonton since their dynamite set at the Labatt Blues Fest 2 years ago. This will also be their first time in our city since releasing their latest CD--Live Blues on Whyte, recorded with locals Graham Guest on keys and Chris Brzezicki on bass, who will be joining Sean and his drummer Eric for the show. 

    No stranger to the Blues Bashes, Jimmy and the Sleepers will open the show, setting the mood for a wonderful evening of music and good times! Tix are $16 for EBS members with a limit of 2 per member. Phone 780-221-5987 for tix.
  • Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Greg Martin CD Release Party
  • Founding Member and Past President of the Edmonton Blues Society, Greg Martin, will be showcasing his new CD "Under the Covers"

  • Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Open Stage / Jam
  • Saturday, June 13, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Jimmy & The Sleepers with Tim Lee
  • Bonnie Doon Hall: 9240 93 Street, Edmonton, AB (MAP)


  • Tickets for EBS members available by dialling 780-691-0152 or 780-221-5987.  Limit of 2 tickets per member.

  • Saturday, May 23, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Big Hank & Friends
  • Saturday, April 25, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Slowburn & KickbacK
  • Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Dave Cantera & The Flying Crawdads
  • Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Dangerous Guise & West of Winnipeg
  • Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Blues Bash Dance Party Harmonica Blow-Out
  • Bonnie Doon Hall: 9240 93 Street, Edmonton (MAP)
  • Saturday, January 24, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Jam/Open Stage
  • 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


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  • 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
  • Saturday, February 23, 2008
  • Jam / Open Stage Night
  • Saturday, February 9, 2008 9:00 pm
  • Blues Bash Dance Party with Jimmy and the Sleepers & The Rault Brothers Band

  • Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 - 93 Street, Edmonton (MAP). Tickets $15 ($12 EBS members) at Megatunes on Whyte Ave. Presented by Dark Horse Productions and the Edmonton Blues Society.
  • Saturday, January 26, 2008
  • Automata, Rotten Dan and The Boogie Patrol, Mad Dog Blues Band
  • Wednesday, January 9, 2008 7:30 pm
  • EBS Annual General Meeting
  • Coffee, refreshments, and snacks will be available. The format will allow for a discussion period, nominations, statements from nominees and elections. Come and get involved!
  • Saturday, December 15, 2007
  • Blues for Christmas - Big Hank Lionhart and A Fist Full of Blues
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