Sep 23, 2016

The Resurrection of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show is only a day away! On Saturday Sept 24th we launch the fall season of a most groovy open stage and jam. We are now starting at 1:00 PM at The Freetimes Cafe . I missed all of you over the summer! We’ve have really established a community for artists to hang out, meet their friends and fans, play some...

Sep 9, 2016

The Resurrection of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show ! Great news everyone – we are restarting the Saturday afternoon open stage and jam at Free Times Cafe Sept 24th. Yippee. Note the new earlier start time of 1:00 PM – let’s see how that goes. These are a few photo’s from the last show, taken just prior to the summer break. We have...

Aug 27, 2016

Reprinted from Toronto Moon – I’ve written a few times now about the remarkably diverse talents of Tony Quarrington, a composer, arranger/producer, guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter and ubiquitous musical sidekick to highly regarded artists like Noah Zacharin, Brian Gladstone and Soozi Schlanger among many others. The Juno-winning “renaissance artist”...

Aug 18, 2016

From Toronto Moon  As I mentioned in the introduction to the heartfelt obituary that Brian Jantzi wrote about Folk songwriter Christine Gaidies after her untimely passing last month, I never knew her, even though we were friends on social media for a little while. Those who were close to her describe Christine as an optimistic, sunny personality and perhaps...

Aug 11, 2016

Over 15 performers playing 2 songs apiece starting at 8:00 pm: We go from 8:00 to 11:30 pm – I’ll do my best to accommodate folks, but this is the tentative order of performers: Brian Jantzi, Michelle Lecce, Sean Peever, Peter Mathieson, The Curries, Jean Baillargeon, Joanne Crabtree, Glen Gary, Herb Dale, Tony Hanik, Lynn Harrison, Harpin Norm...

Aug 10, 2016

Be a Part of a New Tribute CD – Recorded Live off the Floor ‘The Songs of Tony Quarrington’ 15 Artists playing the music of Tony Quarrington Laura Fernandez – HOTCHA! – Stuart Laughton – Wayne Neon – Isabel Fryszberg – Soozi Schlanger – Wendell Ferguson – Fraser & Girard – Jon Brooks –...

Jul 22, 2016

Shooting a documentary by filmmaker Michael Belanger at my place to celebrate Lynn Harrison’s monthly series The Bridge on “Place” Michael thought my guitar wall would provide a good backdrop, and today he interviewed several artists who have preformed at The Bridge, including Debra Alexander, Kristina Kiil, and myself. Of course this is the...

Jun 24, 2016

Had a great time last evening at BOY’S GUITAR NIGHT on D’Arcy Wickham’s patio with Glen Hornblast, Tony Quarrington, and myself Brian Gladstone . It was a perfect warm summer night for sitting outside and making music with friends. We strummed, picked, sang, and enjoyed a few beverages, as we shared songs and stories of the road and life....

Jun 15, 2016

Just a few days till the next Nashville BOUND – Friday JUNE 17th – at the Free TIMES CAFE ! I think Glen Hornblast has outdone himself this time with a super stellar line up. All good friends, and all my favorites! Artists include Laura Fernandez, Tony Quarrington, Rick Zolkower aka MrRick MusicAmericana, myself Brian Gladstone, and of course Glen...

Jun 10, 2016

I’m looking forward to the march, to do my part to stop cruelty and suffering to animals. I’m especially looking forward to playing some tunes for all of you during the memorial at the end of the march. June 11th is my 6 month anniversary of going vegan, so the timing couldn’t be better It is my honour to be involved with such a worthy cause...

Jun 9, 2016

The next Nashville Bound is a Salute to Jazz & Blues – with some amazing guests: Tony Quarrington, Laura Fernandez, Brian Gladstone, Mr. Rick, and myself Glen Hornblast as your friendly host. It takes place on FRIDAY JUNE 17th from 8:00 – 11:30 pm at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. – I hope to have the talented Tom Hamilton...

Jun 5, 2016

This is my first protest march since the 60’s! I cant think of a more worthy cause. More Details Here 

May 22, 2016

Playing at Mike McKenna’s Birthday party tonight at Black Swan Tavern. Its going to be a rocking night of monumental proportions. The acoustic performers open the night, and my set time is 7:30. I’m very honoured to be included. Hope to see you there.

Apr 24, 2016

It was a great night at Vegan Rock! 8 thanks Dyniss R Rainer and Greg Stuart for making it happen, and thanks to the artists, bakers, sound guy,Pamela Joy at the door, the wonderful audience, Toronto Vegetarian Association and everyone else who participated! We really made a strong statement and supported Veganism and promoted the fight against cruelty to...

Apr 13, 2016

Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine – An open stage or jam can be successful because of a variety of factors that make it particularly appealing to the performers who participate and audiences who regularly support the event. Some events rely upon the personality or skills of the host, others depend on the appeal of the venue, still others attract...

Mar 21, 2016

Don’t Miss the Smoking Guitars of Brian Gladstone and Tony Quarrington, with guests Marci Jameson and more TBA. No charge at the door its Free!

Jan 13, 2016

Reprinted from Entertainment Beat Jan 12,2016 Acoustic Harvest presents a pre-Winterfolk showcase on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church. This sneak preview of the 14th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival will feature the finest in acoustic musicians. Sue and Dwight’s old school folk covers traditional themes such as peace,...

Dec 4, 2015

Happy Spring Everyone! Hard to believe it’s December, and my thermal underwear is still packed away from last year. Now that Black Friday has come and gone, I am officially declaring tomorrow Dec 5 as ‘Psychedelic Psaturday’, and will be sporting my cosmis hand-painted Gibson Starburst at the new and improved Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show at...

Nov 30, 2015

The Freetimes Cafe 320 College St Toronto, Ont M5T 1S3 Canada (416) 967-1078 MapThe Freetimes Cafe Celebrating 35 years of 7 days a week live original music & entertainment, with over 10,000 nights of music, over 400 poetry readings, over 500 nights of comedy and improv, over 100 original art shows, over 900 concerts of Klezmer and Yiddish music! Tuesday,...

Nov 18, 2015

Really excited about playing at the upcoming Winterfolk & A Better World fundraiser and festival preview show on Nov 22 at Free Times Cafe in Toronto. Will be sharing the stage with lots of talent including Noah Zacharin,Tony Quarrington , MrRick MusicAmericana , D’Arcy Wickham , Clela Lee Errington , Brian Gladstone, Glen Hornblast , HOTCHA! and...

Oct 15, 2015

I have 3 showcases this weekend at 29th Annual Folk Music Ontario Conference with Tony Quarrington. Friday in Room Room 339 – 11:00 pm – with Brian Litvin presenting, World of Music, then again at 1:00 in room 353 with The Brampton Folk Club along with David Storey Music, Jory Nash,Katherine Wheatley, Mark Yan, Glenn McFarlane and more. Then on Saturday...

Oct 2, 2015

After a summer hiatus and some soul-searching to re-examine the event format and consider other locations and time frames, in the end Roots balladeer and impresario Brian Gladstone will be keeping things pretty much the same as he returns today to host the new season of his Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show Saturday afternoon open stage. More than just an...

Sep 22, 2015

Happy End of Summer Everyone! Image above was taken at the ‘Big on Bloor’ festival, on stage with Noah Zacharin, Bonnie Gladstone, and host Earl Woodcock. Well it’s hard to believe we are now into September, summer is coming to an end, the days are getting shorter, fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high. Hope your summer was as much fun...

Sep 10, 2015

Well this is a first! All of the Gladstones will be performing together on the same stage! Sept 26th – The Fabulous Gladstones do the Free Times Cafe – featuring Bonnie Gladstone, Marci Jameson, Howard Gladstone, Julie Gladstone, Bill Gladstone, Brian Gladstone, Tony Quarrington (honorary Gladstone for the evening) and more to be announced, and...