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The Legendary Guitarist, Singer, Song Writer, Band Leader and Producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For over 5 decades or a few million miles, the Legendary Jack de Keyzer has been hitting the road, air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7...
Joe Cocker was one of the most talented vocalists of his generation, with an easily recognizable voice. His gritty and bluesy singing voice combined with his expressive body movements while performing on stage made him an easily recognizable star throughout the world. I could spend time writing about his life and career, but what more can be said about...
MY YORKVILLE VILLAGE MEMORIES In the mid 1960s a tiny area in Toronto, formerly a village incorporated into the city in 1876, became the centre of hipness in Canada. Bordered by Avenue Road, Bloor Street, Yonge Street and Scollard Street, for just a few years, it attracted young people from downtown, from the suburbs, and even small towns across...
“MY DAYS AT THE COLONIAL TAVERN – YONGE ST, TORONTO” Media articles about the old Colonial Tavern in Toronto often fail to convey the kind of ambience and excitement of the place. The Colonial was what was called a ‘supper club’ in the 1950s and 60s. My dad sometimes took his elder children to the club to expose them...
You’ll hear blues, jazz, swing, rockabilly, jump, gospel, folk and his distinctive fingerpicking ragtime guitar. Add a little cabaret and some punk attitude, and you’ve got Big Rude Jake.
ZEB PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS Dawn Tyler Watson – The Award Winning Queen of the Blues! TOURING INTERNATIONALLY www.dawntylerwatson.com Dawn Tyler Watson delivers a big show with or without a full horn section! Now booking 2022 & 2023: Reserve your dates now. DAWN TYLER WATSON LIVE VIDEO PREVIEW Dawn Tyler Watson – Canada’s Queen of the Blues, backed by the talented musicians from the Ben Racine Band, continue to represent Quebec...
Australia: Lachy Doley An Incredible Talent Master of the Hammond B3 and The Whammy Clav Topped By Great Vocals and an Amazing Band Classic Sounds Tweaked By His Own Special Touch and Mixed With His Many New Creations All Presented With More Energy Than Most Performers Today “Makes u feel good the way he plays that clavinet” BOOTSY COLLINS...
Italy: Zucchero – Italian Singer-Songwriter and Musician From a Country That Celebrates Music and The Arts. As most of you know, Blues and Jazz happens to be considered by some as America’s Classical Music. This is not necessarily true but the sounds were developed in the US of A influenced in large part by slavery and the practice of...
Bobby Militello – One Of The Most Exciting and Inventive Alto Soloist In Jazz Today “It is a well-kept secret that Bobby Militello is one of the most exciting and inventivealto soloists in jazz today.“ “His stimulating approach has been an important ingredient inthe continuing success of the Dave Brubeck Quartet since 1982.” Gordon Jack – Jazz Journal International...