An archeological dig into the Brian Gladstone’s past through medeia, reviews, notes, and more exciting stuff.
Showcase tonight like a mini-Winterfolk show
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...
Vegan Rocks – April 21 Benefit Concert
I'm thrilled to be playing at Vegan Rock 8 - April 21 - its a benefit with proceeds being donated to Toronto Vegetarian Association Please join us for Vegan Rock! 8, our annual live music fundraiser and bake sale in support of the Toronto Vegetarian Association. All...
Good ‘Flying Fingers’ Friday – March 25
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!
The Best of B’s Acoustic Medicine Show – Episode 2 – THE OUT OF TOWNERS
WHAT: The Best of Dr. B's Acoustic Medicine Show - Episode 2 - THE OUT OF TOWNERS WHERE: Free Times Cafe WHEN: April 13 2016. Doors open 7:30, Music at 8:00 COVER: $15.00 goes entirely to the artists (or PWYC) PLAYERS: David Storey, Raina Krangle, and more TBA...
Brian Gladstone playing at Winterfolk showcase Jan 16 at Acoustic Harvest
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...
Happy Spring in December
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...
Freetimes Cafe 35th Anniversary – Dec 15
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...
WINTERFOLK SNEAK PREVIEW & BENEFIT N0V 22
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 ,...
3 Showcases this weekend at FMO Conference
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...
“Dr. B” Gladstone back in saddle for open stage today
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...
Where’s Brian These Days? Sept – Oct 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,...
The Fabulous Gladstone’s do the Freetimes Sept 26
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...
Oct 3 House Concert with David Storey & Tony Quarrington
I love playing house concerts - especially this one not only because the great Tony Quarrington will be sitting in with me, but also my good friend and great songwriter David Storey Music will be sharing the evening and playing songs from his new album 'Coming Home'...
Dr. B’s Fall 2015 Session starts Oct 3 at the Freetimes Cafe
Thanks for all the great feedback and input. It was a tough decision, but now it's official. We are back at the Free Times Cafe for another exciting season of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show starting again on Oct 3rd. Together, we can have another great season of fun,...
Big On Bloor Festival Aug 23 with Noah Zacharin 4:00 PM
BIG on Bloor Festival street festival tomorrow Aug 23 - I'm excited to be sharing the stage with my good friend Noah Zacharin on guitar, as well as a too rare appearance by my sister Bonnie Gladstone on backup vocals. We will be playing on The Main Festival Stage in...
A Lesser Known Consequence of 9/11
It was 14 years ago this week that we recorded the final tracks on my 'Psychedelic Pholk Psongs' album. Then of course comes the mixing, mastering, artwork, production, packaging, pre-promotion, media requests, etc., and we had it ready for release by late August...
Flying Fingers Returns to the Swan, July 18
THE RETURN OF FLYING FINGERS July 18 - and now we have reinforcements! Just confirmed that the FF duo of Tony Quarrington and myself will be returning to The Black Swan tavern on July 18 for an exciting night of music and fun. Also appearing for guests sets will be...
Nashville Bound Concert June 12 @ Freetimes Cafe
I'm really looking forward to playing at NASHVILLE BOUND Songwriters In The Round - FRI. JUNE 12th - 8:00 pm to 11:30 along with lots of great talent inluding Tony Quarrington , MrRick MusicAmericana, Soozi Schlanger, Michael Laderoute and of course organizer and host...
Last Dr. B’s Today Before Summer Break
A reminder - TODAY IS Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show SEASON FINALE till we resume in September. All the fun starts at 2:00 today at Free Times Cafe . Hope you see all you famous and emerging artists there! Come armed with instruments let's have a blast!
A Most Unusual Day Indeed
It was a most unusual day at Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show last Saturday. Just after we got rolling, during my opening set, the sound system at the Free Times Cafe started to growl and then died. So we decided to continue with no PA system, and I'm sure it brought...
Only 2 more Dr. B’s Sessions before Summer Break
Dr. B's tomorrow ! Only 2 more weeks left this season before Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show takes a summer break. Artists are welcome to bring their instruments and play a few tunes, and everyone is invited to come for the music, the friendship, and the great...
Just Announced – Songwriters Night June 12
The next NASHVILLE BOUND will be on FRIDAY JUNE 12th from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm - with a truly all-star cast: the wonderful Michael Laderoute has migrated back from Mexico; plus Mr. Rick, Tony Quarrington,Brian Gladstone, Soozi Schlanger- and your Host: Glen Hornblast....
Hippie Fest Today May 23
Calling all Hippies, young and old ! Heading out now for my sets at the First Annual Spirit of Yorkville of Yorkville Festival at The Pilot Tavern on Cumberland. I'm playing at 4:30 today and again at 9:00. Hope to see you there! http://spiritofyorkville.com/
First Annual Spirit of Yorkville Festival This Weekend May 22 – 23
Calling all Hippies, young and old ! Heading out now for my sets at the First Annual Spirit of Yorkville of Yorkville Festival at The Pilot Tavern on Cumberland. I'm playing at 4:30 today and again at 9:00. Hope to see you there! http://spiritofyorkville.com/
Where’s Brian These Days? May – June 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015 Unsubscribe | Printable Version | Send this to a friend In this issue: • Dr. B's Acoustic Medicine Show - Saturdays • Spirit of Yorkville Festival - May 22, 23 • Songwriters Showcase June 12 Dr. B's Acoustic Medicine Show - Saturdays Saturdays at...
My Set Times for Spirit of Yorkville Festival May 22-23 – Toronto Canada
Calling all you hippies! We know you are out there. The First Annual Spirit of Yorkville Festival is happening over the weekend of May 22, 23, 2015. The festival will be presenting all of your favorite artists and bands that defined the Toronto music scene in the...
Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show News
Saturdays at the Freetimes Cafe - Only 4 weeks till summer shut down! Dr. B's will be running till Saturday June 6th, then will be taking a summer break and resume in September. Every Saturday at the Freetimes Cafe 2:00 in the Afternoon. Join us for an intimate...
Today at Dr. B’s
It was another stellar day of music today at Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show . We celebrated 2 birthdays - Steve Raiken, as well as my brotherHoward Gladstone. There were quite a few listeners (or as I call them, 'Normal Humans'), and certainly no shortage of artists...
All are invited to Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show
Cheech has been working on his new tunes over the last few weeks, and may join us tomorrow for another episode of the continually unfolding Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show at the Free Times Cafe . We have an open admittance policy and welcome artists of any species,...
Spirit of Yorkville Festival May 22 – 23, 2015
I'm really excited to be performing at the first annual Spirit of Yorkville First Annual Festival Early Bird Tickets until April 30 in Toronto on May 22 / 23. Its a great chance to see many of the artists who played the clubs of Yorkville during the late 60's, and...
Another stellar day at Dr. B’s
What a wonderful day of music we had yesterday (Apr 11) at Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show at the Free Times Cafe . Players included Rocket Roger Zuraw and his six string band of merry men, Wayne Neon, Steve Raiken, first timer and emerging star 13 year old Ray Berry,...
Benefit Concert for Lynn Mantle, Thursday April 2
Really excited about playing at the benefit concert for Lynn Mantle at Musideum - A World of Musical Instruments tomorrow night (Thursday). Originally scheduled record a live CD, Lynn underwent unexpected back surgery recently. Instead Lawrie Ingles stepped up and...
A Great Time Was Had by All
A great time was had by all on Say Mar 14th at Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show at Free Times Cafe. I was especially thrilled to see so many new faces, and I got to meet new artists. Players included Robbie Patterson (who apparently produced Sharron Katz's album),...