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The Brian Gladstone StoryBrian Gladstone sits in with Brother Howard April 5th, Tranzac Club
Howard Gladstone appearing with his usual compatriots - Laura Fernandez (piano/vocal), Tony Quarrington (guitar/vocal), plus Bob Cohen (bass). And to spice things up a...
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service
This sign was very visible on many eating and retail establishments as I was growing up. I was very ANTI-SHIRT, and ANTI-SHOES. We staged many protests and always...
Live Streaming from the Freetimes Cafe Sept 9
https://www.facebook.com/freetimescafe David Storey, Clela Errington, Dan McLeanJr.,Collette Savard, Brian Gladstone and Bob Cohen will be streaming/performing live...
Songwriter’s Night at 120 Diner March 25
Hope to see you at 120 Diner on March 25 for Songwriters Night. The music starts at 7PM and I will be doing a set at 8PM, followed by their open stage...
Winterfolk Preview Show Nov 1 at Freetimes Cafe
Hope to see you at the Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival preview show tomorrow night (Nov 1) at Free Times Cafe, featuring artists Clela Lee...
Open Mic Helps Artists Find Their Footing
Reprinted from CJN, Written by Ruth Schweitzer - At Dr. B’s, mature musicians mentor emerging artists, just as Gladstone was coached by Norm Hacking, a champion of...
Be In My Next Video Oct 5
BE IN MY NEXT VIDEO ! - You are invited to be in my next video. We are shooting it at Riverdale Farm Toronto on Saturday Oct 5th. Its for my song 'Behind the...
Songs From Heaven – Barlo Palooza 7
Lots of Talent, Lots of Fun, Lots of Food, and lots of Great Music. Be there!
WOODSTOCK HOUR ON JAZZ FM THIS SATURDAY AUG 17
WOODSTOCK HOUR ON JAZZ FM THIS SATURDAY! I stayed away from the brown acid, so I remember it all! As an attendee of the original Woodstock Festival, 50 years ago, I'm...
Looking Back at Woodstock, 50 Years Later
By Ruth Schweitzer - Printed in CJN June 10, 2019 - Nearly 50 years ago more than 400,000 young people gathered at Max Yasgur’s farm in White Lake, N.Y.,...
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you from Paul Cross
Thank you, thank you, thank you! To everyone who performed, participated, supported, attended, laughed, cried, danced, crewed, rehearsed, and otherwise contributed to...
Celebrating Pete Otis
Location - Jasper Dandy at 725 Queen Street just east of Broadview I'm thrilled to be playing this Sunday to celebrate the life of my late great friend, Pete Otis....
B’Arlo Palooza 6 at the Swan
A great B'Arlopalooza 6 in the 6ix! Shout out to all the fans who came and watched, the Black Swan staff who served us, Jen Arima and Kevin Gould who look after the...
Tin Pan North May 23
The Tin Pan North Festival is happening at the Free Times Cafe and other venues next Thursday-Friday, May 23-24th - there are two sets a night and I'm delighted to be...
‘Be In My Video’ Show
The 'Be in My Video' Show - We are shooting several videos on May 18 at Free Times Cafe and you are invited to be there. Everyone who attends will be included in the...
Celebrating the Life of Pete Otis
I'm humbled and honoured to be playing some tunes to remember one of my best friends on the planet, the late Pete Otis. There is a memorial concert hosted by Mike...
Brian Gladstone Band does the 120 Diner
Join Brian Gladstone and the full band including Tony Quarrington, Bev Kreller, and Bonnie Gladstone for an evening of original music at the 120 Diner. This is the...
Brian’s Band Does Winterfolk
The full band does Winterfolk XVII with band members Lynda Kraar, Bonnie Gladstone, Beverly Kreller, Brian Gladstone and Tony...
Jan 5th – Glen Hornblast’s Birthday Fundraiser
Hey there Folks: I'm having a Birthday Bash Benefit Concert for the WYCHWOOD OPEN DOOR on Saturday Jan. 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the TRANZAC TIKI ROOM - it's just a...
Gladstone Playing Freetimes Cafe 38th Anniversary
Free Times Cafe is celebrating 38 Years of live entertainment and authentic Jewish, Middle Eastern and Canadian cuisine and we want YOU to be a part of our special...
Brian’s Annual Birthday Bash Dec 8
Hope to see all my friends at Brian Gladstone's Birthday Bash & Winterfolk Preview! on Dec 8th at Black Swan Tavern . It's also a preview...
For King and Country Hughs’s Room Live Nov 11 2018
On Nov 11 Remembrance Day 2019, please join me and lots of other wonderful artists as we present Tony Quarrington's production of 'For King and Country'. Its...
Winterfolk XVII Preview Nov 4
Just rehearsing a few tunes for my set tonight at Nashville Bound Presents Winterfolk 2019 Tribute & Benefit at Free Times Cafe . This is...
Brian Gladstone plays Taste of The Danforth Aug 11 – 2:00 PM
I'm excited to be playing at Taste of the Danforth this Saturday Aug 11 at 2:00 PM on the stage located at Broadview and Danforth. Joining me on stage will be...
Protest Singer Takes on Contemporary Subjects – and a Dash of Humour
By Ruth Schweitzer - June 12, 2018 printed in Canadian Jewish News - Brian Gladstone may still favour tie-dye T-shirts that were fashionable when he came of age in the...
Brianology CD Launch – June 14, 2018 Hugh’s Room Live
Thursday, June 14 @ 8:30pm $25 Advance/ $30 Door Purchase Tickets Brian Gladstone has been involved in the Canadian roots music scene for almost thirty-five...
Brianology – New Album From Brian Gladstone
Like a good wine, great talent takes years to ferment before it’s finally ready for consumption. Brianology, the first album in a dozen years from folk singer,...
Dr. B’s – The Lost Winterfolk Set April 11, 2018
As you may recall, the Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show at Winterfolk XVI Blues & Roots Festival was cancelled. This wonderful upcoming evening...
Nashville Bound Homeless Benefit March 11 2018
On Sunday March 11, 2018 at 8:00 pm at the Free Times Cafe, NASHVILLE BOUND is holding a BENEFIT for an organization that serves the Homeless in our city of Toronto -...
Hugh’s Room Live presents Winterfolk XVI Preview
Acoustic Harvest + Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Present: Winterfolk XVI Preview & Benefit Featuring Dirty Dishes, Brian Gladstone w/Tony Quarrington,...
Winterfolk XVI Preview Jan 21
Annual roots and blues festival held at several east Toronto venues Reprinted from Inside Toronto East York Mirror - Fans of folk, roots, and blues music can get a...
Winterfolk Preview Show
Acoustic Harvest + Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Present: Winterfolk XVI Preview & Benefit Featuring Dirty Dishes, Brian Gladstone w/Tony Quarrington,...
Gladstone hosting Freetimes Cafe 37th Anniversary Show
Free Times Cafe is celebrating 37 Years of live entertainment and authentic Jewish, Middle Eastern and Canadian cuisine and we want YOU to be a part of our special...
Brian’s Annual Birthday Bash Dec 9
Join us for 'Brian's Annual Birthday Bash' in combination with a Winterfolk Festival Preview WHERE: The Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON 416-469-0537...
The Fabulous Gladstones Do the Freetimes Oct 28
Don't miss the 2nd annual 'The Fabulous Gladstones' Concert at Free Times Cafe featuring Martin Gladstone, Marci Jameson, Julie Gladstone, Bonnie...
The Resurrection of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show Oct 7, 2017
Join us for an intimate afternoon of great acoustic music, every Saturday. We want to create a place for artists, friends, and fans to hang out. Players...
Glad To Be Standing Show Sept 30th
You are invited to Brian Gladstone’s ‘Glad To Be Standing' Show Sept 30, 2017 — Black Swan Tavern This a free show for my friends, family, and fans - for everyone who...
Hosting Freetimes Cafe Open Stage Aug 7
Brian is hosting the Freetimes Cafe Open stage on Aug 6. Sign up at 7:00. All the fun starts at 7:30. Hosting Freetimes Open Stage Aug 7 The Freetimes Cafe 320 College...
Great Day at Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show
Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show season finale at Free Times Cafetoday totally rocked with talent today. It was gratifying and therapeutic to see so many of my...