An archeological dig into the Brian Gladstone’s past through medeia, reviews, notes, and more exciting stuff.
Brian 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 bit more, special guest is another Gladstone - Brian Gladstone - Howard's brother, songwriter,...
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 clashed with the pro-shirts, pro-shoes, and of course the law. MY BODY, MY FEET, MY CHOICE. ...
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 from the Free Times Cafe, stream is at: https://www.facebook.com/freetimescafe Donations welcome at:...
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 featuring Ori Dagan and Henry Lees. Also appearing is Taylor Abrahamse and Ingrid...
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 Errington, Meg Tennant, Isaak Bonk, Glen Hornblast, Tony Quarrington, Zoey...
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 local folk and roots artists who hosted Norm’s Living Room, a similar event that ran until 2002....
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 Maple Leaf Slaughterhouse Doors', which was written to encourage kindness to animals and avoid...
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 happy to be included in two separate Woodstock events this weekend. Be sure to tune into Bluz Fm...
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., for the Woodstock music festival. Woodstock – from Aug. 15 to 18, 1969 – was the monumental event...
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 The Songs of Pete Otis on Sunday...thank you! I think that was a really fitting tribute to our dear...
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. See you there! Just five days until The Songs of Pete Otis! If you knew or knew of Pete, please...
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 sound and all the musicians who performed and made the day a fun and entertaining musical ride through...
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 in great company (SEE POSTER BELOW FOR DETAILS). The Format is a Songwriters' Round Nashville -...
‘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 video. We need you to come out and dress loud, yell scream and and have fun, and help us shoot some...
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 Mckenna & the Slidewinder Blues Band March 24, 2019 at Black Swan Tavern starting at 4:00...
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 first time we have played the 120 Diner, so we are hoping all of our fans will come out to support 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 Quarrington at Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival. More details are on the website www.winterfolk.com
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 little get-together with my friends and tying it in to a good cause, namely helping my local Soup...
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 night! Click for More Info Friday, December 15, 2018 Free Times Cafe 320 College Street, Toronto M5T 1S3...
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 Winterfolk XVI Blues & Roots Festival. No gifts please, but we are accepting donations...
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 at Hugh's Room Live. The songs were written by Quarrington as well as the other artists. I co wrote...
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 preview concert with all funds going to Winterfolk XVII festival. www.winterfolk.com Come out and...
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 the great Tony Quarrington on guitar and the lovely Beverly Kreller on...
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 1960s, but musically the singer-songwriter has moved with the times, updating the protest song by...
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 years as an artist, performer, sing songwriter, producer, festival director, and activist. Brian...
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, songwriter and first-rate fingerstyle guitar picker Brian Gladstone, is one such example. Co-produced by...
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 at Free Times Cafe is a careful reenactment of the lost Winterfolk set. Hosted by Steve...
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 - it's called "Sanctuary", which is situated on Charles St. just east of Yonge. "Sanctuary" is a...
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, HOTCHA!, Julian Fauth and more.
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 glimpse of what’s to come at this year’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival on Sunday, Jan. 21. The...
Winterfolk Preview Show
Acoustic Harvest + Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Present: Winterfolk XVI Preview & Benefit
Featuring Dirty Dishes, Brian Gladstone w/Tony Quarrington, HOTCHA!, Julian Fauth and more to be announced.
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 night! Click for More Info Friday, December 15, 2017 Free Times Cafe 320 College Street, Toronto...