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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 WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 9th – Doors 7:30 pm / Music 8:00 TICKETS: $10 minimum donation @door...
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 Gladstone, Howard Gladstone, Brian Gladstone, plus honourary Gladstone for the...
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 Wanted Sign Up starts at 1:00 Come Out to Hear The Great Music Come out to Meet Your Friends Come Out...
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 reached out, supported me, and gave encouragment for healing from a broken femur over the last few...
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 St Toronto, Ont M5T 1S3 Canada (416) 967-1078 Map The Freetimes Cafe ...
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 friends today. Players included Roger Zuraw, Bonnie Gladstone, Martin...
Dr. B’s Season Finale July 29, 2017
Join us for the season finale of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show 2017 Season Finale July 29th, 2017. Every Saturday at the Freetimes Cafe at 1:00 in the Afternoon. Note new start time is 1 PM formerly 2 PM. Join us for an intimate afternoon...
Sometime Life Gets in the Way of Life
All of my performances will be cancelled till mid July 2017. This is a pic of me getting discharged, in good spirits and of course clad in tie dies! The Xray is a before and after shot. There inserted a pin in my femur secured with some screws. So now I will trigger...
Just Announced – June 3, 2017 with David Essig
Just Announced - I'm thrilled once again to share the stage with my good friend David Essig at the Freetimes Cafe. It's a small intimate listening room and a great opportunity to see the artists up close and personal. More info to be posted closer to the date.
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Sitting in with the Jerome Tucker Band
This is exciting for me. I will be joining Jerome's band on Sunday April 2 2017 at the Lindsmore Tavernand play a few tunes them. I dont think I have ever sat in with a full band before. Hope to see you there.
Guinness Book of World Records Longest Concert Attempt!
I'm thrilled to be a part of this momentous event.In Canada's 150th year, Epidemic Music Group, The Earl of Whitchurch and a massive community of music lovers will be taking the Guinness world record for "Longest Concert by Multiple Performers". This will be a 16 day,...
BLUZ FM Hour with Brian Gladstone
Tune into my segment on Bluz Fm on JAZZ.FM91 with Danny Marks which will air this Saturday Feb 11 from 10 to 11 PM. We will be talking about a variety of topics including local music scene, the role of music in society, and of course highlights of the upcoming...
Arts Night for Animal Rights Dec 3
A night of singing, poetry, comedy. Come out and support your AR freinds, and enjoy the delicious vegan eats at D-Beastro. Arts Night for Animal Rights - A night of singing, poetry, comedy and Brian. ARt Night for Animal Rights
Winterfolk XV Preview & Brian’s Birthday Party
Festival-goers will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 15th ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL when some of the finest folk, roots and blues artists will take the stage at Toronto’s Black Swan Tavern on Saturday, November 26th....
Urban Folk Art Salon Oct 27 – Mt. Pleasant Library
Mount Pleasant Library presents Urban Folk Art Salon with host Gannon Hamilton and a mix of other artists including Brian Gladstone Mount Pleasant Library presents Urban Folk Art Salon Urban Folk Art Salon Oct 27, 2016 Send Urban Folk Art Salon Oct 27, 2016 to Google...
Nahsville Bound Winterfolk Preview Oct 30
Don't miss the first Winterfolk Preview at the Free Times on Sunday Oct. 30th from 8:00 to 11:00 pm - we have a stellar cast that I'm sure you'll all enjoy: with Tony Quarrington,Brian Gladstone, Mr. Rick, Melanie Peterson,Suzanne Jarvie, Laura Fernandez, HOTCHA!...
Cooler weather makes musical Medicine a welcome tonic
Summer is officially over and, as if watching the calendar, Mother Nature has begun offering a taste of the cooler weather to come. While many will cope with the change in part by getting flu shots over the coming couple of months (I’m glad I did last year, I can say...
Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show Sept 24
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...
The Resurrection of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show
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...
15 stellar artists recording Tony Quarrington songs tonight
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...
First fundraiser to complete Gaidies album tonight at Free Times |
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....
Tribute to Christine Gaidies Aug 18
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,...
The Songs of Tony Quarrington Recorded Live Aug 27
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 &...
Shooting a Documentary This Week
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,...
Boy’s Guitar Night
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...
Smokin’ Guitars Joins Stellar Lineup at Nashville Bound June 17
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,...
Gladstone to play at Animal Rights March Closing Ceremony
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...
Nashville Bound Salute to Jazz and Blues June 17
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...
Protest March to Close Slaughter Houses June 11
This is my first protest march since the 60's! I cant think of a more worthy cause. More Details Here
Playing Mike McKenna’s Birthday party
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.
Back In the Studio
Back in the studio tomorrow with Margaret Stowe and Tony Quarrington hopefully lay down 5 guitar tracks for some of my new songs. I tend to write above my ability to play, so they take me forever to learn and I practice insessently. Sometimes I will work on a tune for...
Vegan Rock 8 a Total Success!
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...