The Dixie Chicks were awarded no less than 13 Grammy Awards for hits like “There’s Your Trouble”, “Wide Open Spaces”, “Not Ready To Make Nice” as well as a stunning cover of Stevie Nicks’ “Landslide” with founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines. From the Producers of “Dreams" comes Dixie Darlin’s - The Songs of the Dixie Chicks.
Inspired by the kickass spirit and musical history of Natalie Maines, Marty Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison; Tracy Masson (Dreams, Arrival), Juno Award Winner Shannon Saunders (The PaperBoys) and Rachael Chatoor (Arrival, Dreams) along with their stellar band, play all the Essential hits of the Dixie Chicks.
If you love the Dixie Chicks, you will love the Dixie Darlins'…a fun & entertaining evening of great music.
Inspired by the kickass spirit and musical history of Natalie Maines, Marty Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison; Tracy Masson (Dreams, Arrival), Juno Award Winner Shannon Saunders (The PaperBoys) and Rachael Chatoor (Arrival, Dreams) along with their stellar band, play all the Essential hits of the Dixie Chicks.
If you love the Dixie Chicks, you will love the Dixie Darlins'…a fun & entertaining evening of great music.
Possibly the most exciting and realistic Rod Stewart show next to seeing Rod himself. Brent Stewart offers one of the most authentic Rod Stewart tributes you will ever see. From the stylish suits and all the signature stage moves and a voice that's so close you'll swear it's Rod, Brent Stewart sets a new high standard for Rod Stewart tributes.
Brent's voice is so amazingly similar to Rod's that he has actually been hired on occasion to sing on recording sessions for songwriters that have been attempting to get songs placed with Rod. No one other than Rod sounds this close.
"I've never heard anyone sound that close to Rod Stewart, the crowd loved his show." Mike Reno - Lead singer of Loverboy
"Owning a British Bar for over 12 years my clientele know what Rod sounds like. Brent is Rod Stewart. Rod should sound as good at his live shows.” Chris Bradley - Promoter and ex-pat Brit
Brent's voice is so amazingly similar to Rod's that he has actually been hired on occasion to sing on recording sessions for songwriters that have been attempting to get songs placed with Rod. No one other than Rod sounds this close.
"I've never heard anyone sound that close to Rod Stewart, the crowd loved his show." Mike Reno - Lead singer of Loverboy
"Owning a British Bar for over 12 years my clientele know what Rod sounds like. Brent is Rod Stewart. Rod should sound as good at his live shows.” Chris Bradley - Promoter and ex-pat Brit
Join the party that Blue Frog has cooked up for an All-Star event of Football, Food and Music:
A very limited number of tickets are available for this special event. Don't delay, you'll get a "KICK" out of it!
- Come for the 3:30pm Kick-off to watch the biggest game of the year on the biggest screen and best sound in town.
- Paella Guys “Live the Experience” – enjoy the essence of this Spanish experience, as the "Paella Guys" take over our back lot to cook up an authentic half-time feast.
- At half time enjoy the Paella and watch J-Lo and Shakira’s highly anticipated performance on the big screen.
- When the game ends, the party keeps going with the music of one of the hottest new local bands, “Raised on Vinyl”. This is a band that will have the dance floor packed from the very first note.
A very limited number of tickets are available for this special event. Don't delay, you'll get a "KICK" out of it!
Cousin Harley is the rocking hillbilly persona of Paul Pigat. This band has a hard-earned reputation for delivering everything from hot-rod rockabilly to foot stomping vintage country and western swing. Paul is joined by Keith Picot on upright bass and Jesse Cahill on drums to create an unstoppable rock 'n roll wrecking crew.
You'd never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man's sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo's soul, there aren't many genres of music that don't pull at Pigat's wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways, it's a mystery why Paul Pigat isn't a household name yet. Maybe he'd be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn't so darn good at so many different things. Still, you'd have to have been hiding under a pretty big rock to have never heard the immediately recognizable sound of his distinctive guitar playing as over the last several years this unassuming Vancouver native has quietly compiled a list of credits that would be the envy of anyone in the music business.
Whether he's playing a searing solo to elevate the soaring vocals of a traditional gospel rave up from The Sojourners or flying in to support Jakob Dylan at a showcase in New York, Paul Pigat's singular dedication and peerless work ethic have earned him a growing respect within music's inner circles. However impressive the list of credits he's compiled over the last few years has been — earned by supporting artists such as Neko Case, Jim Byrnes and Carolyn Mark — it's when you get to hear Paul on his own that his star really shines.
“There's always a few guitar players in any scene who are looked up at by the rest. Guitarist Paul Pigat is one such figure.” – The Province
You'd never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man's sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo's soul, there aren't many genres of music that don't pull at Pigat's wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways, it's a mystery why Paul Pigat isn't a household name yet. Maybe he'd be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn't so darn good at so many different things. Still, you'd have to have been hiding under a pretty big rock to have never heard the immediately recognizable sound of his distinctive guitar playing as over the last several years this unassuming Vancouver native has quietly compiled a list of credits that would be the envy of anyone in the music business.
Whether he's playing a searing solo to elevate the soaring vocals of a traditional gospel rave up from The Sojourners or flying in to support Jakob Dylan at a showcase in New York, Paul Pigat's singular dedication and peerless work ethic have earned him a growing respect within music's inner circles. However impressive the list of credits he's compiled over the last few years has been — earned by supporting artists such as Neko Case, Jim Byrnes and Carolyn Mark — it's when you get to hear Paul on his own that his star really shines.
“There's always a few guitar players in any scene who are looked up at by the rest. Guitarist Paul Pigat is one such figure.” – The Province
Guitarist Bill Coon combines the brilliance of a string quartet with the rhythmic drive of a jazz quartet with his album, Departure. The BC Double Quartet really is a departure for Coon as the music on this recording marries his love of jazz improvising with his passion for arranging and composition.
Jim Hall and Wes Montgomery have influenced Coon’s guitar style, while his writing owes much to Bill Evans, Kenny Wheeler and Maurice Ravel. Coon’s use of space, smart note choices and harmonic savvy provide the perfect counterpoint to trumpeter Brad Turner’s fiercely creative and melodic solos. Bassist Paul Rushka and drummer Bernie Arai create the heartbeat of the band and contribute superb solos.
As for the string quartet - Cam Wilson, Yule Yawney, Genevieve MacKay, and Finn Manniche play with a perfect combination of verve and precision and their magnificent contributions are integral to the success of the music. Violinist Wilson has a special role to play leading the strings he plays two wonderfully inspiring solos.
Whether it’s the rhythmic drive of Departure, the sophisticated folk feel of Sunday Morning, or the romantic Brazilian sensibility of Chorando Baixinho the marriage of classic string quartet and authentic jazz improvisation creates soul-stirring and memorable music.
Bill Coon guitarist/arranger/composer
Brad Turner trumpet and flugelhorn
Paul Rushka acoustic bass
Bernie Arai drums
Cameron Wilson violin
Yuel Yawney violin
Genevieve MacKay viola
Finn Manniche cello
Jim Hall and Wes Montgomery have influenced Coon’s guitar style, while his writing owes much to Bill Evans, Kenny Wheeler and Maurice Ravel. Coon’s use of space, smart note choices and harmonic savvy provide the perfect counterpoint to trumpeter Brad Turner’s fiercely creative and melodic solos. Bassist Paul Rushka and drummer Bernie Arai create the heartbeat of the band and contribute superb solos.
As for the string quartet - Cam Wilson, Yule Yawney, Genevieve MacKay, and Finn Manniche play with a perfect combination of verve and precision and their magnificent contributions are integral to the success of the music. Violinist Wilson has a special role to play leading the strings he plays two wonderfully inspiring solos.
Whether it’s the rhythmic drive of Departure, the sophisticated folk feel of Sunday Morning, or the romantic Brazilian sensibility of Chorando Baixinho the marriage of classic string quartet and authentic jazz improvisation creates soul-stirring and memorable music.
Bill Coon guitarist/arranger/composer
Brad Turner trumpet and flugelhorn
Paul Rushka acoustic bass
Bernie Arai drums
Cameron Wilson violin
Yuel Yawney violin
Genevieve MacKay viola
Finn Manniche cello
With 2018 marking the 10th Anniversary of Adele’s sensational “19”, KATIE MARKHAM took to the stage with an incredible performance recreating the magic started by Adele a decade before. Say hello to SOMEONE LIKE YOU.
This immaculate concert production recreates the magic of Adele’s music from her three hit albums, “19”, “21” and “25”, reminding audiences why they first fell in love with her beautiful music. Featuring the smash hits “Chasing Pavements”, “Make You Feel my Love”, “Set Fire to the Rain”, “Someone Like You”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Hello” and the multi-million seller “Skyfall” as well as a selection of songs by some of the legends that inspired Adele, SOMEONE LIKE YOU is the quintessential show for any fan of Adele.
KATIE MARKHAM has been singing and dancing since she was six years old. When she started winning singing talent contests at aged 15, she started to focus on her unique and stunning voice. In 2013, she was approached to enter X Factor and got to the last 7 finalists, emerging from the experience an entirely different person; an artist with full confidence in her vocal ability. In 2015, Katie was approached by producers of Adele Live at the BBC to appear on the show as part of an Adele tribute feature. Adele selected all the tributes herself and loved Katie’s audition video, selecting her as one of eight Adele performers to be in the BBC show where she performed alongside her idol.
Within a year the SOMEONE LIKE YOU show was born. Katie is absolutely thrilled to be leading the national theatre production; a show which gives her the chance to portray Adele in exactly the way she has always dreamed. KATIE MARKHAM says: “There is a real beauty to Adele’s music. I think that’s why it appeals to so many people, she lays raw emotion out for all the world to see.”
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eagle eyes celebrate valentinesFebruary 13, 2020
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Celebrate Valentines weekend with the music of one of the most legendary rock & roll bands of all time, ‘THE EAGLES’. The Eagles are one of the world's best-selling bands, having sold more than 150 million records, including 42 million copies of Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and 32 million copies of Hotel California.
Performing hits like “Hotel California”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Heartache Tonight”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “One of these Nights”, and many more, they are the fifth-highest selling music act and the highest-selling American band in U.S. history.
Eagle Eyes audiences are captivated by the stunning replication of the trademark vocal harmonies that the Eagles have been noted for. Eagle Eyes are a 'must see' for all Eagles fans whether they are fans of classic rock, country rock with a twinge of bluegrass. The four members of Eagle Eyes have over 120 years of combined experience as professional touring musicians:
Jack Gunderson/ Bass & Vocals - fills the vocal role of Glen Frey along with being one half of the tight and unified rhythm section as the bassist with Eagle Eyes.
Jason Dunajski / Guitars & Vocals - fills the vocal role of Don Henley and Randy Meisner and one half of the guitar tandem along with Ray Harvey and possesses the instrumental prowess of past Eagles members Don Felder and Bernie Leadon.
Ken Ermter/ Drums & Vocals - being the engine of Eagle Eyes keeping the tempo of the songs flowing while adding the all important role of providing harmony vocals the staple of the distinctive Eagles sound.
Ray Harvey/ Guitars & Vocals - is Eagle Eyes exacting version of infamous Joe Walsh with his dynamic lead solos and soulful slide guitar parts not to mention 1/4th of Eagle Eyes’ spot on vocal styling.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the best of the Eagles in the intimate concert setting of Blue Frog Studios. This show always sells out fast.
DOIN IT RIGHT WITH THE POWDER BLUES!
For over four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and r & b has an appeal so wide that people from seven to seventy swing side by side at a Powder Blues concert. Over the years the band has toured non-stop through Canada, the United States and overseas, spreading feel-good music that makes people dance and shout.
Powder Blues debut album, ‘Uncut’, was ignored by major labels who said there was ‘no market for the blues’. Undiscouraged, the band sold it off stage and sent it to radio stations whose switchboards lit up with calls asking, ‘who’s that?’ After selling 30,000 copies in a few weeks, the same record labels competed to distribute this ‘non-commercial’ product. To date Powder Blues have sold over a million records worldwide.
Band highlights include winning Canada’s Juno, headlining the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, winning the Blues Foundation Award in Memphis, Tennessee and touring the US and Europe with legends like Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, James Brown, Albert Collins, James Cotton and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Leader, Tom Lavin has written many of the band’s best-known songs including ‘Doin’ It Right’ (‘On the Wrong Side of Town’) and ‘Boppin With the Blues’. Born in Chicago where he worked with local bands and blues legends, Tom moved to Vancouver gigging in the downtown nightclub scene. This led to work as studio musician, song writer, band leader, record producer and film composer.
Tom has won BCMIA awards for ‘Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Producer of the Year’, a Juno award for ‘Best New Band’ and the American W.C. Handy award. He has over a dozen gold, and platinum records for Powder Blues, Prism, April Wine, Long John Baldry, Amos Garrett, and many others.
2020 is the band’s 42nd Anniversary. Their more than dozen CD titles and DVD continue to sell world-wide making Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues one of Canada’s longest-standing musical ambassadors.
For over four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and r & b has an appeal so wide that people from seven to seventy swing side by side at a Powder Blues concert. Over the years the band has toured non-stop through Canada, the United States and overseas, spreading feel-good music that makes people dance and shout.
Powder Blues debut album, ‘Uncut’, was ignored by major labels who said there was ‘no market for the blues’. Undiscouraged, the band sold it off stage and sent it to radio stations whose switchboards lit up with calls asking, ‘who’s that?’ After selling 30,000 copies in a few weeks, the same record labels competed to distribute this ‘non-commercial’ product. To date Powder Blues have sold over a million records worldwide.
Band highlights include winning Canada’s Juno, headlining the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, winning the Blues Foundation Award in Memphis, Tennessee and touring the US and Europe with legends like Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, James Brown, Albert Collins, James Cotton and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Leader, Tom Lavin has written many of the band’s best-known songs including ‘Doin’ It Right’ (‘On the Wrong Side of Town’) and ‘Boppin With the Blues’. Born in Chicago where he worked with local bands and blues legends, Tom moved to Vancouver gigging in the downtown nightclub scene. This led to work as studio musician, song writer, band leader, record producer and film composer.
Tom has won BCMIA awards for ‘Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Producer of the Year’, a Juno award for ‘Best New Band’ and the American W.C. Handy award. He has over a dozen gold, and platinum records for Powder Blues, Prism, April Wine, Long John Baldry, Amos Garrett, and many others.
2020 is the band’s 42nd Anniversary. Their more than dozen CD titles and DVD continue to sell world-wide making Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues one of Canada’s longest-standing musical ambassadors.
A&M Grands have transformed the ‘Dueling Pianos’ experience into something completely different. Combining the zany whit of modern day Victor Borges with an uncanny knack for imitation of any kind, genre or voice, Andrew Johns (Alice Cooper) and Mick Dalla-Vee (Randy Bachman, BTO) will have you jumping in your seats. Through sheer unparalleled talent and expert use of technology, you will be astounded at how two people can generate such a full sound. They can handle any requests you will throw at them with unmatched quality and they make it incredibly fun for everyone. It’s NOT just Dueling Pianos – It’s a WHOLE LOT MORE!
A & M Grands LOVE to make people happy! A&M Grands LOVE to make people smile, and they are masters at invoking emotion through impeccable skill in every song the audiences love and request.
No one compares to A&M Grands! No one!
A & M Grands LOVE to make people happy! A&M Grands LOVE to make people smile, and they are masters at invoking emotion through impeccable skill in every song the audiences love and request.
No one compares to A&M Grands! No one!
The Steadies aren't invited to the party---they are the party. This high-energy Canadian power trio mixes pop-rock with world-beat, funk and reggae, creating a sound they’ve dubbed, ‘island-rock’. The Western Canada-based group performs over one hundred festivals and clubs internationally every year and have the unique ability to appeal to diverse audiences of all ages, genders, races, and genres. The Steadies also have an abundance of experience and pedigree. as frontman Earl Pereira (founding member of Wide Mouth Mason) is a 3-Time JUNO Award Nominee, 9-Time WCMA winner, and has toured opening for music icons The Rolling Stones, The Roots, The Tragically Hip while talented drummer/studio engineer Kurtis Schultz, mixes the band's world-class recordings. After the announcement of guitarist Jesse James Clark joining the group in September 2018, the newly formed trio headed overseas for their first European tour across Italy, Austria, and Germany. By the end of year, The Steadies had received a wave of international press including features on TMZ, Hollywood.com, Stuff New Zealand, CBC, Metro UK after a video went viral of Riverdale star KJ Apa (Archie Andrews) jamming with the band at their show in Vancouver. With that momentum heading into 2019, The Steadies continued with recording their new album Tiro De Leone, which was released in November 2019.
The Steadies’ last release 2016's Love Revolution has received national radio play on CBC, over 200,000 online views, and landed the band featured articles in Canadian Musician Magazine and Brooklyn NY based music magazine Punchland. Previous releases have garnered a top 50 hit on pop radio and a WCMA nomination. In May 2017 The Steadies completed a successful 17-date tour of China & South Korea and shortly after lost their founding member and guitarist Justin 'Juice' Lee to a tragic brain aneurysm. With help from their musician friends, Pereira and drummer Schultz toured across Canada in honour of Lee calling it the For Juice With Love Tour.
Earl Pereira (right): Vocals + Bass
Jesse James Clark (center): Guitar + Vocals
Kurtis Schultz (left): Drums + Vocals
The Steadies’ last release 2016's Love Revolution has received national radio play on CBC, over 200,000 online views, and landed the band featured articles in Canadian Musician Magazine and Brooklyn NY based music magazine Punchland. Previous releases have garnered a top 50 hit on pop radio and a WCMA nomination. In May 2017 The Steadies completed a successful 17-date tour of China & South Korea and shortly after lost their founding member and guitarist Justin 'Juice' Lee to a tragic brain aneurysm. With help from their musician friends, Pereira and drummer Schultz toured across Canada in honour of Lee calling it the For Juice With Love Tour.
Earl Pereira (right): Vocals + Bass
Jesse James Clark (center): Guitar + Vocals
Kurtis Schultz (left): Drums + Vocals
Celtic Roots band Tiller’s Folly and dancer/percussionist/singer Joel Hanna will be performing a potent mix of Celtic Music and Dance to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day this March. “This is a reunion of sorts” says Bruce Coughlan. “We’re performing with Joel after a two-decade absence. The audience is in for a real treat; Joel is an amazing dancer and performer!” Joel will also be joining Tiller’s Folly on bodhran, guitar and vocals for this string of shows.
For over twenty years, Tiller’s Folly have been uniting the past with the present as modern-day storytellers of lore. The toast of the Pacific Coast, they have performed across Canada, to the British Isles and throughout the USA, sharing their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun.
Dancer and choreographer Joel Hanna has been called “one of the most exciting dancers to ever step on the world stage.” and is known for his athletic and boundary-breaking mixture of tap dance, musical percussion, Irish dance, and martial arts.
Beyond touring the world with shows like Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground & Choreography on the Edge, Joel has lent his talents to ground-breaking international collaborations like Shakti Caravan (India), Fidanz (Cuba)& Lights (Vietnam).
Expect the unexpected with Tiller’s Folly & Joel Hanna revisited!
For over twenty years, Tiller’s Folly have been uniting the past with the present as modern-day storytellers of lore. The toast of the Pacific Coast, they have performed across Canada, to the British Isles and throughout the USA, sharing their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun.
Dancer and choreographer Joel Hanna has been called “one of the most exciting dancers to ever step on the world stage.” and is known for his athletic and boundary-breaking mixture of tap dance, musical percussion, Irish dance, and martial arts.
Beyond touring the world with shows like Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground & Choreography on the Edge, Joel has lent his talents to ground-breaking international collaborations like Shakti Caravan (India), Fidanz (Cuba)& Lights (Vietnam).
Expect the unexpected with Tiller’s Folly & Joel Hanna revisited!
Blue Frog Studios is thrilled to host the 20th anniversary concert of outstanding Celtic fiddler, Kiérah!
At 4 years old Kiérah began her love of learning violin and by 5 she had started her career of performing, anytime, anywhere, for anyone. For 11 years Kiérah was a regular busker at Granville Island Market where she developed performance and audience skills, playing both classical and Celtic music. Kiérah was frequently booked to play at weddings, gala, and corporate events, festivals and folk music venues.
Kiérah spent 13 years studying classical violin with White Rock’s Carla Birston. Kiérah was a member of the Semiahmoo Strings Youth Orchestra where she delighted audiences with her many solo performances and her infectious smile. Throughout those years Kiérah studied Celtic fiddle music, attending numerous camps from here to Cape Breton as well as the World Music Centre in Limerick, Ireland.
At age 10 Kiérah began writing her own music and at 11 recorded her first full length album - “Irish Madness”. It earned her a Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) nomination in 2007 and another in 2010 for her album - “A Fiddle Affair”. In 2012, after spending her summer in Ireland, Kiérah came home full of inspiration that led to the writing of many new tunes and the production of “Stonemason’s Daughter”. This beautiful album earned her a 2013 CFMA award for “Young Performer of the Year” - the recognition she needed to be taken seriously as a performer.
In 2013 Kierah received her ARCT in classical violin with the Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving one of the highest marks ever given by the RCM. However, Kiérah’s passion was for performing and promoting Celtic music, and she has developed a wonderful interactive music performance called “Celtic Traditions Across Canada”. Kiérah has taken this performance into over 300 schools, giving students an opportunity to learn about and listen to traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Kiérah is part of the ArtStarts program for schools in B.C.
2018 earned Kiérah an International Celtic Artist nomination by the Australian Celtic Music Awards for her latest release, “Strong Bow” (recorded at the Blue Frog Studios). The album has received rave reviews from international magazines, radio stations, and noteworthy websites like “RTE” - Ireland’s National Television and Radio Broadcaster.
After 20 years of hard work, love for tradition, and inspiration from the best, Kiérah is no doubt one of the most entertaining and exceptionally talented fiddle performers you could ever hope to hear!
Kiérah will be accompanied by stellar B.C. musicians:
Adrian Dolan - piano, accordion and mandolin
Adam Dobres - guitar
Robin Layne - percussion
Together they will perform music from all four of Kiérah’s albums.
Corey Harris is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. A powerful singer and accomplished guitarist, he has appeared at venues throughout the North America, Europe, Brazil, The Caribbean, West Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
He began his career as a New Orleans street singer, travelling throughout the southern U.S. In his early twenties he lived in Cameroon, West Africa for a year, which had a profound effect on his later work. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae, soul, rock and West African music. His 1995 recording, Between Midnight and Day, is a tribute to the tradition of acoustic blues. Subsequent recordings, such as Greens From the Garden (1999), Mississippi to Mali (2003), and Daily Bread (2005) show Harris’ maturation from interpreter to songwriter. Some of his imaginative compositions are marked by a deliberate eclecticism; other works stay true to the traditional blues formula of compelling vocals and down-home guitar. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music.
He has performed, recorded, and toured with many of the top names in music such as BB King, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, R.L.Burnside, Ali Farka Toure, Dave Matthews Band, Tracy Chapman, Olu Dara, Wilco, and others. His additional recordings include Fish Ain’t Bitin’ (1996), Vu-Du Menz (with Henry Butler, 2000), Downhome Sophisticate (2002), Zion Crossroads (2007), and blu black (2010).
In 2003 Harris was a featured artist and narrator of the Martin Scorcese film, “Feel Like Going Home,” which traced the evolution of blues from West Africa to the southern U.S. In 2007, he was awarded a $500,000 MacArthur Fellowship — commonly referred to as a “genius award” — from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The annual grant, which recognizes individuals from a wide range of disciplines who show creativity, originality and commitment to continued innovative work, described Harris as an artist who “forges an adventurous path marked by deliberate eclecticism.” That same year, he was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Bates College, in Lewiston, Maine.
He began his career as a New Orleans street singer, travelling throughout the southern U.S. In his early twenties he lived in Cameroon, West Africa for a year, which had a profound effect on his later work. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae, soul, rock and West African music. His 1995 recording, Between Midnight and Day, is a tribute to the tradition of acoustic blues. Subsequent recordings, such as Greens From the Garden (1999), Mississippi to Mali (2003), and Daily Bread (2005) show Harris’ maturation from interpreter to songwriter. Some of his imaginative compositions are marked by a deliberate eclecticism; other works stay true to the traditional blues formula of compelling vocals and down-home guitar. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music.
He has performed, recorded, and toured with many of the top names in music such as BB King, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, R.L.Burnside, Ali Farka Toure, Dave Matthews Band, Tracy Chapman, Olu Dara, Wilco, and others. His additional recordings include Fish Ain’t Bitin’ (1996), Vu-Du Menz (with Henry Butler, 2000), Downhome Sophisticate (2002), Zion Crossroads (2007), and blu black (2010).
In 2003 Harris was a featured artist and narrator of the Martin Scorcese film, “Feel Like Going Home,” which traced the evolution of blues from West Africa to the southern U.S. In 2007, he was awarded a $500,000 MacArthur Fellowship — commonly referred to as a “genius award” — from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The annual grant, which recognizes individuals from a wide range of disciplines who show creativity, originality and commitment to continued innovative work, described Harris as an artist who “forges an adventurous path marked by deliberate eclecticism.” That same year, he was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Bates College, in Lewiston, Maine.
With hits of The Traveling Wilburys and Everly Brothers
The BIG O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions and dark emotional ballads. His impassioned voice coupled with his signature arrangements ensured the charting of the hits “Only The Lonely”, “Crying”, “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Dream Baby”, “Ooby Dooby”, “Blue Angel”, “Blue Bayou”, “You Got It” and “In Dreams”. As a part of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS Orbison brought us “End of the Line”, “Handle With Care” and “You're Not Alone Anymore”.
The Everly Brothers charted 31 singles on the Hot 100, including 12 top 10 hits. Because their career predates the Hot 100's launch, some of their best-known hits aren't on the list, including “Bye Bye Love”, “Wake Up Little Susie”, “All I Have to Do Is Dream” and their single biggest hit “Cathy’s Clown”.
THE LONELY delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison plus the hits of The Traveling Wilburys and The Everly Brothers. Veteran Mike Demers delivers a spot-on performance of Orbison’s signature sound as he leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of an era. THE LONELY approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut.
Regarding THE LONELY Cliff and Ann Wilder of Tumwater, WA exclaim, “WOW!!! Just...WOW!!! Thanks for the FANTASTIC MEMORIES!!!” Owen Rizzo adds, “Great Show! You truly embody the spirit of Roy Orbison; one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!” Roger Digou declares, “A triumphant performance! We were blown away by your vocals, the fantastic musicianship, and the harmony.” And, Brian Miller of Vivascene.com concludes, “A seamless recreation with great dynamic range, deep feeling and a stellar band. There are hundreds of tribute bands out there, but not many compete with The Lonely”.
The BIG O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions and dark emotional ballads. His impassioned voice coupled with his signature arrangements ensured the charting of the hits “Only The Lonely”, “Crying”, “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Dream Baby”, “Ooby Dooby”, “Blue Angel”, “Blue Bayou”, “You Got It” and “In Dreams”. As a part of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS Orbison brought us “End of the Line”, “Handle With Care” and “You're Not Alone Anymore”.
The Everly Brothers charted 31 singles on the Hot 100, including 12 top 10 hits. Because their career predates the Hot 100's launch, some of their best-known hits aren't on the list, including “Bye Bye Love”, “Wake Up Little Susie”, “All I Have to Do Is Dream” and their single biggest hit “Cathy’s Clown”.
THE LONELY delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison plus the hits of The Traveling Wilburys and The Everly Brothers. Veteran Mike Demers delivers a spot-on performance of Orbison’s signature sound as he leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of an era. THE LONELY approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut.
Regarding THE LONELY Cliff and Ann Wilder of Tumwater, WA exclaim, “WOW!!! Just...WOW!!! Thanks for the FANTASTIC MEMORIES!!!” Owen Rizzo adds, “Great Show! You truly embody the spirit of Roy Orbison; one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!” Roger Digou declares, “A triumphant performance! We were blown away by your vocals, the fantastic musicianship, and the harmony.” And, Brian Miller of Vivascene.com concludes, “A seamless recreation with great dynamic range, deep feeling and a stellar band. There are hundreds of tribute bands out there, but not many compete with The Lonely”.
LIVE VOLTAGE IS AN AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND FROM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. THE BAND CONSISTS OF JOHN KAIRIS (LEAD VOCALS), COLIN WIELENGA (LEAD GUITAR), TIM WIELENGA (RHYTHM GUITAR), THOMAS ROCHE (BASS), AND TERRY TOKIWA (DRUMS).
LIVE VOLTAGE PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN LEAD VOCALIST JOHN KAIRIS’ AMAZING ABILITY TO EMULATE BOTH BON SCOTT AND BRIAN JOHNSON. THEY PROVIDE AS AUTHENTIC OF AN EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT CROWDS CAN NOT ONLY ENJOY BUT PARTICIPATE IN AS WELL. LIVE VOLTAGE CONTINUES TO SATISFY AC/DC FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THEIR UNRIVALLED ENERGY, TIGHT PLAYING, AND ABILITY TO GET A CROWD ON THEIR FEET. THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AND ARE THE NEXT BIG TRIBUTE ACT TO HIT THE SCENE.
LIVE VOLTAGE PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN LEAD VOCALIST JOHN KAIRIS’ AMAZING ABILITY TO EMULATE BOTH BON SCOTT AND BRIAN JOHNSON. THEY PROVIDE AS AUTHENTIC OF AN EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT CROWDS CAN NOT ONLY ENJOY BUT PARTICIPATE IN AS WELL. LIVE VOLTAGE CONTINUES TO SATISFY AC/DC FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THEIR UNRIVALLED ENERGY, TIGHT PLAYING, AND ABILITY TO GET A CROWD ON THEIR FEET. THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AND ARE THE NEXT BIG TRIBUTE ACT TO HIT THE SCENE.
Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio features three Canadian virtuosos — pianist and bandleader Jeremy Ledbetter(CaneFire), drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), and bassist Rich Brown (rinsethealgorithm) — at the absolute top of their game. Ledbetter’s compositions for the trio format push the boundaries of jazz and world music, and provide an undiluted display of the astonishing musicianship of the Trio’s members. Audiences must exercise caution. People who see this band are rarely the same again. If the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio was an inanimate object it would be a runaway train.
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio’s debut album, “Got a Light?”, is a controlled explosion of big musical ideas, stylistic variety, vivid colours, and compelling musical storytelling. Forged in an interstellar collision of contemporary jazz and world music, Ledbetter’s compositions form a style that is truly organic and uniquely his own. “Working in the trio format with musicians like Larnell and Rich really inspired me to work without a net, compositionally,” says Ledbetter. “This album is about painting pictures and creating a cinematic atmosphere. It’s a contemporary jazz album that’s telling stories I hope everyone will be able to understand and relate to.”
Eight of the songs are Ledbetter’s original compositions, plus a cover of “Gift Shop” by The Tragically Hip as a tribute to the great Gord Downie, recorded a week after his passing. Venezuelan world-jazz diva Eliana Cuevas makes a guest appearance on “Her New Wings”, and the exquisite “Suspirito” features a duet between Ledbetter’s piano and Reimundo Sosa on Afro-Cuban batá drums.
“Stunning!” – Jazz Weekly
“Fresh, modern and accessible” – Toronto Music Report
“Rarely does one hear so much variety on a trio album” – Jazz & Beyond
*** NOMINEE – 2019 Independent Music Awards – “Jazz Instrumental Album” and “Jazz Instrumental Song” ***
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio’s debut album, “Got a Light?”, is a controlled explosion of big musical ideas, stylistic variety, vivid colours, and compelling musical storytelling. Forged in an interstellar collision of contemporary jazz and world music, Ledbetter’s compositions form a style that is truly organic and uniquely his own. “Working in the trio format with musicians like Larnell and Rich really inspired me to work without a net, compositionally,” says Ledbetter. “This album is about painting pictures and creating a cinematic atmosphere. It’s a contemporary jazz album that’s telling stories I hope everyone will be able to understand and relate to.”
Eight of the songs are Ledbetter’s original compositions, plus a cover of “Gift Shop” by The Tragically Hip as a tribute to the great Gord Downie, recorded a week after his passing. Venezuelan world-jazz diva Eliana Cuevas makes a guest appearance on “Her New Wings”, and the exquisite “Suspirito” features a duet between Ledbetter’s piano and Reimundo Sosa on Afro-Cuban batá drums.
“Stunning!” – Jazz Weekly
“Fresh, modern and accessible” – Toronto Music Report
“Rarely does one hear so much variety on a trio album” – Jazz & Beyond
*** NOMINEE – 2019 Independent Music Awards – “Jazz Instrumental Album” and “Jazz Instrumental Song” ***
“He’s just brilliant. He’s completely brilliant.””— Rolling Stone
Randy Hansen is a consummate performer with incredible depth who has always captured the imagination of his audience, drawing the masses into his experience, sending-off fans spell bound by his explosive showmanship and mastery of the electric guitar. Years of hard work and relentless perfection of his craft, he has earned the distinction of being a world-class guitar hero.
He has followed a “lets just do it” attitude all his life performing for millions through out his career. Born in Seattle, Washington on December 8, 1954, he began playing guitar when he was ten and later introduced to the work of the other Seattle guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, when he was thirteen years old. By sixteen he had his first band, Popsicle and by the age of eighteen he was a professional musician. He joined Kid Chrysler and The Cruisers in 1974 and spent four years with the group. It was with the Cruisers that he began developing what would become his world-renowned tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
By 1978 Hansen had named his act Machine Gun and went on the road, amazing audiences and other musicians with his prowess and panache. Hansen was hired by acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola to contribute to the sound track of the 1980 Academy Award Winner for Best Sound, “Apocalypse Now”. Hansen’s guitar pyrotechnics replaced parts originally performed by an eighty-piece orchestra and eighty-voice choir with his own orchestration on guitar and bass. The film led to a recording contract with Capitol Records and ever since has released numerous CD’s in Europe.
Today Hansen’s’ audience is worldwide, through persistent demand by the fans in America and Europe, whether with The Randy Hansen Band or working with other entertainer’s. Steve Miller, Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen), Buddy Miles, Don Wilson (The Ventures), Alan White (YES, John Lennon), Sammy Hagar, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Roger Fisher (Heart), Bob Segar and Hendrix alumni Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, are just a few of the many musicians he’s performed with.
“He’s just brilliant. He’s completely brilliant.””— Rolling Stone
Randy Hansen is a consummate performer with incredible depth who has always captured the imagination of his audience, drawing the masses into his experience, sending-off fans spell bound by his explosive showmanship and mastery of the electric guitar. Years of hard work and relentless perfection of his craft, he has earned the distinction of being a world-class guitar hero.
He has followed a “lets just do it” attitude all his life performing for millions through out his career. Born in Seattle, Washington on December 8, 1954, he began playing guitar when he was ten and later introduced to the work of the other Seattle guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, when he was thirteen years old. By sixteen he had his first band, Popsicle and by the age of eighteen he was a professional musician. He joined Kid Chrysler and The Cruisers in 1974 and spent four years with the group. It was with the Cruisers that he began developing what would become his world-renowned tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
By 1978 Hansen had named his act Machine Gun and went on the road, amazing audiences and other musicians with his prowess and panache. Hansen was hired by acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola to contribute to the sound track of the 1980 Academy Award Winner for Best Sound, “Apocalypse Now”. Hansen’s guitar pyrotechnics replaced parts originally performed by an eighty-piece orchestra and eighty-voice choir with his own orchestration on guitar and bass. The film led to a recording contract with Capitol Records and ever since has released numerous CD’s in Europe.
Today Hansen’s’ audience is worldwide, through persistent demand by the fans in America and Europe, whether with The Randy Hansen Band or working with other entertainer’s. Steve Miller, Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen), Buddy Miles, Don Wilson (The Ventures), Alan White (YES, John Lennon), Sammy Hagar, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Roger Fisher (Heart), Bob Segar and Hendrix alumni Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, are just a few of the many musicians he’s performed with.