Paul James

Paul James

Posted by on May 11, 2012 in Past | Comments Off

“…please give a warm welcome to the man who rocks the blues, the king of the strings …”  Bob Dylan  Paul James is one of the most exciting and energetic Toronto-based Canadian musicians … past, present and future.   He is a Canadian cultural icon and veteran entertainer.  His talents as a guitarist, vocalist, band leader, stage acrobatic, and songwriter have allowed him to produce the music he loves for over three decades. Paul James is a real...

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David Gogo

David Gogo

Posted by on Apr 20, 2012 in Past | Comments Off

David Gogo is one of Canada’s hardest working blues-rock guitarists and multiple Blues Music Award Winner who adds heart, soul and grit to the international blues scene. Gogo has garnered three Juno Nominations, the Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, WCMA Musician of the Year, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year.  Over the years, he has performed with blues and rock...

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Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett

Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett

Posted by on Apr 13, 2012 in Past | Comments Off

What do you get when you combine two of the East Coast’s most talented young bluesmen?  You get the brilliant double bill featuring Juno-winner Garrett Mason and next gen guitar slinger Keith Hallett?  Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by blues music.  Garrett’s debut...

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JW-JONES

JW-JONES

Posted by on Mar 16, 2012 in Past | Comments Off

“One of this country’s top blues guitar stars” Globe and Mail JW-JONES has one of the most energetic and exciting live shows on the scene. It is no surprise that he has played throughout the world (CANADA, USA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL) and some of the biggest names in blues today, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Rod Piazza, Anson Funderburgh with Sam Myers, The Mannish Boys and the legendary Hubert Sumlin have...

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Loco Zydeco – Mardi Gras Party

Loco Zydeco – Mardi Gras Party

Posted by on Feb 17, 2012 in Past | Comments Off

LOCO ZYDECO is a six person high energy group. Their music is hot and smooth and always has the entire audience either moving in their seats or standing on their feet, dancing in place.  LOCO ZYDECO is a real crowd pleaser, pushing the envelope in just the right directions. Their catchy, upbeat rhythms make toes tap, legs swing and heads nod to the traditional tunes that are quite unlike anything you’ve ever experienced live before. If you don’t think you want...

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MonkeyJunk

MonkeyJunk

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Past | Comments Off

“ … I hurt myself trying to dance while in a chair.” Silver Michaels – BluesSource.com Paving their own way in blues, MonkeyJunk is a cross between Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, swamp R&B and soul boogie, that will keep your foot tappin’ and your body movin’. At the 2010 Maple Blues Awards MonkeyJunk were nominated for 6 awards and took 5 including entertainers of the year, vocalist and guitarist. They beat out the likes of Colin...

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