2010 Performers
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Chuck Jackson and the All Stars Chuck says "Being able to play the music I love and entertain the wonderful people across Canada and throughout the world is certainly a dream come true for a little boy who began playing harmonica sitting on his grandpa's knee and realizing his love for music 50 years ago". Download Full Bio>> |
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David Rotundo Band Toronto blues harpist David Rotundo heard James Cotton perform at the El Mocambo in 1991. “He blew one note on the harmonica that hypnotized me...” The next day, Rotundo went out and bought a harmonica. “…and I’ve been playing the blues ever since.” Obsession with the blues led Rotundo on a diesel-fuelled roots tour of blues epicentres of the United States including - New Orleans, Clarksdale, Austin, Memphis and Chicago with little more than his wits and a bag full of harmonicas. "I wanted to hear and experience the real thing.” He returned to Canada with a visceral perception of the blues and a deep knowledge of blues history. After making the stories his own, he earned the right to tell them. Rotundo has developed his own language of the blues, honing the technique that gives the voice power and authenticity. Download Full Bio>> |
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Shawn Kellerman Band They called James Brown the “hardest working man in show business” and it would be no understatement to call Shawn Kellerman the “hardest playing blues guitarist” on the scene today. Shawn is recognized as one of the most powerful stage performers you will ever see. He literally puts every ounce of mental and physical energy into his music. Expressive, dynamic and technically outstanding, Shawn continues to build on his past experiences and push the boundaries of traditional blues into modern territory by adding in some soul, funk and rock influences. Sitting up close at a live performance is truly an awesome, jaw dropping experience. Download Full Bio>> |
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Paul Reddick Band Paul Reddick is a blues man from Toronto who plays the harmonica and sings with a voice that can be as serious as a gun, or as subtle as touch. He has a long list of awards and accomplishments. His music is of the old school. It has what all old school, pre-war blues have at their core: a paradoxical nature. His voice, harmonica playing, and above all his lyrics are clear and dark at the same time. They are easy to understand, but impossible to understand completely. What his music gives is a pleasant sense of confusion, and what is better than a little bit of confusion? Call it wonder. Without it, nothing new can happen. Download Full Bio>> |
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The Steve Strongman Band Steve Strongman's searing, blues soaked guitar and warm soulful vocal harmonies evokes the emotion, maturity and authenticity of classic blues themes like lost love, truth and hard times. Listening to him is guitar paradise, and it is this mastery of the instrument, along with dynamic songwriting, vocal and potent performance styles, that sets this artist apart. Having established himself as a musical force to be reckoned with, Strongman has quickly moved into the top ranks of Canadian Blues music, and is undeniably one of the most compelling young bluesmen in the scene today. Download Full Bio>> |
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Johnny Max Band To listen to Johnny Max tell it, and to watch Johnny Max present it, you understand very quickly that there’s more to creating great music than simply performing a first-rate piece of music well. It’s much more all encompassing than that. Max’s take includes engaging the audience, making his show accessible. He wants to more than simply feed off the audience, he looks to make them part of the experience. And he does so with his good natured wit. |
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Steven Henry Band Steven Henry, playing since seven yrs. first band 1967 Lovin Sound, Played Bar circut since fourteen yrs old with a licence from LCBO. Toured the western provinces extensively from 1980-1989. Recording and writing since 1982. Play guitar, bass, and drums. Play a little Hammond Organ, cello, lap steele. What ever the song needs. Works mostly as a freelance musician playing mostly Classic Rock, R&B, and Country subbing in as a guitarist, Bassist, or drummer. |
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Erin McCallum When Erin McCallum first heard Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog", she sensed something very special. She heard a sound and delivery that she identified with immediately, and continues to channel both in the studio and live performance. Download Full Bio>> |
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