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jack de keyzer
Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles, 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 Maple Blues Awards, de Keyzer delivers the goods wherever, whenever he performs. Playing over 100 shows a year, de Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, London England’s (de Keyzer’s birth place) blues rock, Detroit’s Motown, Muscle Shoals deep soul, Memphis’ rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz . De Keyzer knows first hand as he has played with many first generation pioneers of these sounds and styles, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Etta James, King Biscuit Boy and Ronnie Hawkins to name a few. His latest recording TRIBUTE (2020) features twelve rousing new original blues, rock and soul songs and pays tribute to the great blues and rock guitar masters, singers and song writers de Keyzer has been influenced and inspired by through the years. A tour de force by an artist at his peak powers. See and hear Jack de Keyzer with his incredible band on the TRIBUTE tour.
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SHAWN DORE
Born in 1983, and raised in Roslin Ontario, Shawn “Deepwater” Dore had lots of exposure to music very early in life. He had his first guitar at age 5 and spent as much time honing his craft, as most kids would have with toys or video games. Since then, “the more I’ve learned, the more I love to play!” In his early years, Shawn would tag along with his father (also a musician) and sneak into the bars to check out all the great local acts. This gave Shawn all the inspiration that he needed to spend countless hours jamming to every album that he could get his hands on. At the age of 13 Shawn was already sitting in with industry professionals, and by the time he was 20 he was playing major venues and festivals. Over the years, Shawn has played in many different bands and performed many different styles of music, “but nothing makes me feel as good as playing music that I feel closest to my heart, and that’s the blues.” Having the opportunity to show on many major stages such as the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee, the Kingston Limestone City Blues Festival, The Frankford Island Blues Festival, The Fenelon Falls Blues Festival, and Wakefest in Wakefield Quebec, Shawn continues to awe the crowds with his barebones traditional sounds, and delivering every note with heart and soul. Shawn is also currently touring with the Shawn Dore Band.
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brian legere
Brian Legere is a Canadian guitarist and singer originally from Hamilton, Ontario. At a young age, he gained valuable experience playing blues, rock, country and jazz in various hometown venues. Brian moved to Toronto at twenty, and his versatility and skills helped him quickly become an established, sought-after guitarist. He has performed with top blues, jazz and r&b artists, including Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Guido Basso, Dave Young, Russ Little, Liberty Silver, Jackie Richardson, Michael Dunston, Harrison Kennedy,Carol Welsman and David Foster. He has also performed in events opening for James Brown, Glen Campbell, Hall and Oates, Randy Bachman, and Burton Cummings. Brian composed music featuring his guitar playing for two TV shows: Dream Car Garage And Classic Car Restoration. Brian is passionately dedicated to music education and taught at the college level, and for many years was the music director at a top Toronto high school. Today, Brian happily resides in Prince Edward County, Ontario, and is busy performing and recording.
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hellhound trail
Inspired by modern and classic blues, the Kingston, Ontario quartet Hellhound Trail formed in 2017 around the talents of Brandon Amey (guitar), Mat McAllister (drums), Matt Aylsworth (bass), and Jeff Dunn (vocals/guitar). Their blend of cutting blues, classic rock, and expressive soul delights listeners in a variety of settings, from an intimate brewery to larger venues. Hellhound Trail’s setlist is ever growing and carefully curated to showcase favourites like Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and BB King, with some original material blended into the mix. This hardworking band puts on a great show for the enjoyment of the blues enthusiast and the casual listener.
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Fabulous Tonemasters
The Fabulous Tonemasters are Gerry Archer, guitar and vocals, JP Hovercraft, bass and vocals, Gord Girvan on keyboards and vocals, and the heartbeat of the band, Albert`Bert`Dobrini on drums. There has been a version of The Tonemasters for over fifteen years now, but this iteration has come into it’s own. Borrowing heavily from Gerry’s early influences, they have moulded a potent gumbo of funk, blues, and R&B that is very infectious. Add to that Gerry’s rabid quest for the ultimate guitar tones, you get an idea of what your in for.