The 2020 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search took place on October 4, 2020 and after a wonderful event, a winner and two runner's up were chosen.
Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band took home the main prize.Links: Josh Ritchie, More Josh Ritchie Stories, Video above courtesy of Josh Ritchie Music
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Madison Galloway from Fergus was 2nd Runner Up.
Links: Madison Galloway, More Madison Galloway Stories, Video above courtesy of Madison Galloway
CONGRATS EVERYONE!
From the news release
October 5, 2020 - The Toronto Blues Society (TBS) is extremely excited to announce that Mike Nagoda and The Spectrum Blues Band is the winner of this year’s edition of the annual Talent Search.
After narrowing the field to six finalists who showcased on Sunday, October 4th, and after careful deliberations, the jury selected Mike Nagoda and The Spectrum Blues Band as the champion, with Josh Ritchie as the first runner-up, and Madison Galloway as the second runner-up.
The judges for the 25th edition of the TBS Talent Search were Sarah Kim Turnbull (Artistic Director of Markham Jazz Festival), Diana Webley (Harbourfront Centre Senior Producer), Josh Grossman (Toronto Jazz Festival Artistic Director), and Kris Kane (Southside Shuffle Festival Chair) .
"Six solid and diverse performers graced the stage at Bar Twelve 16 in Etobicoke but the judges managed to select Mike Nagoda as the deserving talent on this rainy Sunday!", said TBS President Derek Andrews. "The new venue was forced to move the show indoors due to cold weather and a strong TBS team delivered a rare live event for the physically distanced gathering. We look forward to supporting Mike with his package bounty!"
"This year’s 6 finalists of the TBS talent search were all of fine caliber. Each one delivering unique Blues performances that had the fans & judges smiling in delight & tapping their toes. It was not an easy task for the judges to select a winner but their unanimous selection was made", said TBS Vice President Lucie Dufault. "Congratulations to Mike Nagoda & The Spectrum Blues Band, the winner of the 2020 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search."
Mike Nagoda and The Spectrum Blues Band takes home a professional development package that includes:
- Feature in Maple Blues Newsletter
- Showcase at Blues Summit 10 in 2022
- Photo Shoot with Bill King
- Performance at Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle 2021
- Performance at the Limestone City Blues Festival 2021
- Performance at one of the Music By The Bay venues as an opening act for one of the upcoming concerts
- Performance at Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival 2021
- Performance at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Free Programming 2021
- Mentorship meetings with Derek Andrews, Sarah French and Richard Flohil
- Allegra Toronto North Flyer Package (1000 Full Colour, Double-Sided, 4X6 Flyers)
- Cherry Jam Rehearsal Time (3hrs)
- 1 Year Standard Bandzoogle Website
- Consideration to showcase at TBS’s Blues Showcase at Folk Music Ontario 2021
- Consideration to represent TBS at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2021
The six finalists were (in alphabetical order):
- Federico Luiu
- Gail Gunnis and The Dirty Roosters
- Josh Ritchie
- Madison Galloway
- Mike Nagoda and the Spectrum Blues Band
- Shakey Trill
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Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winner
Links: More TBS Talent Search Stories
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