Ted Boomer has been promoting the Blues for over 30 years, as an independent promoter, as owner of four nightclubs, as founder of the 12th annual Windsor Bluesfest and 7th annual London Bluesfest, and as co-founder (along with Barry Streib) of the 5th annual Thunder Bay Bluesfest. Five years ago, Ted and his wife Louise started the Canada South Blues Society, which has grown to over 800 members in Windsor and London, and has presented 85 shows.