If you're gonna learn, learn from the 'boss'

On Saturday, June 18, the Sault Blues Society is proud to present the Sounds of Summer Bluesfest at the Canadian Night Club.

This all-ages celebration of the blues kicks off at 7 p.m. with a performance from the Pine Tones.

Other local performers include Mustang Sally and The Blueshop (Mike Yurich, Bob Yeomans, Lindsay Pugh and Josh Norling).

Closing out the festival will be headliner Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne on piano.

Growing up in various locations throughout the United States, including San Francisco, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Compton, Wayne eventually relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia.

He has received four Juno Award nominations, taking home the hardware for Best Blues Album in 2006 for his release Let It Loose.

As a lead up to the Sounds of Summer Bluesfest, Thomas Walls School of Music (505 Albert St. East) will host a workshop and master class with Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne at 2 p.m.

Interested participants are invited to join the discussion and demonstrations of blues piano history, roots, techniques and styles.

Space is limited and requires a $10 registration fee.

Please email thomaswallsmusic@shaw.ca or call (705) 946-1981 to reserve your spot.

Tickets for the Sounds of Summer Bluesfest are $20 in advance and for Blues Society members, $25 at the door, and $15 for students aged 18 and under.

Tickets are available now at the Canadian Motor Hotel, Thomas Walls School of Music, Case’s Music, Northland Music, The Radzone, Stones Office Supply, the Community Box Office in the Station Mall, and online at KCTC.ca.

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