BLUES GUITAR SUMMIT 2010
A Michael Keys Production
Assembled here are some of the finest Guitartists / Singers in Canada.
They are the forerunners of the Canadian Classic Blues Guitar sound.
These "Guitar Masters" put Canada on the map and opened doors for many of todays top recording Artists.
They helped build the foundation for the music we hear today on air
and in the Clubs.
If you love the sound of a screamin' Blues Guitar, played by a Master, then you don't want to miss this show.
The Blues Guitar Summit House band is . . .
* Five Time Grammy Award winning Saxophonist . . .
MICHAEL FRANCIS
* Burlington's own Entertainer, Keyboard & Keyboard Bass player . . .
MICHAEL KEYS
* International Recording Artist Guitarist . . .
BRIAN GAUCI
* World traveller, Drummer with a long history in the business . . .
KENNY BALBAR
The Blues Summit Guitarists are . . .
MICHAEL MCDONALD
Michael is a world traveller and a true Artist. He has spent his life performing with a wide variety of Artists, writing songs, singing and playing his guitar. His sound is all his own. It's full of heartbreak...hard times.... life struggles.... it's the essence of what makes up the Blues. Michael is the REAL DEAL...no question. His music comes right from the depths of his soul and it's what makes him the outstanding Artist that he is. All you have to do is sit back and listen. His music will take you on a wild ride! He is a very gifted and dedicated Artist who knows how to get his story across and Rock you to your boots! For more information about this great Canadian Artist, please visit www.myspace.com/macdeemusic
NEIL CHAPMAN
Neil Chapman is one of North Americas best guitarists. As well as being a first call session player, he has recorded with the likes of The Pukka Orchestra www.pukkaorchestra.com, Dan Hill, Rita McNeil, Rough Trade, The Sattallites, Heat Exchange, Zombo Zombo, Rockit 88, Shakura Saida and Alan Frew, he has played on stage with many great artists such as Leonard Cohen, Carol Pope, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Randy Bachman, Leroy Sibbles, Toots and the Maytals, George Olliver and Maestro Fresh Wes.
Neil can be seen touring with his good buddy John "The Fogman" Burkitt and their Canadian style southern rock band ZEDHEAD (www.zedhead.ca) in support of their album TEXAS CUFFLINKS, as well as with his cult hit band AUTOCONDO (www.autocondo.ca) and The Rockit 88 Band.
Neil's newest CD release is "Happy Everything", holiday songs Neil Chapman style, available on iTunes, and is busy recording an album of original instrumental, guitar based tunes inspired by his appearances at The Puerto Blues Festival in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
For more information on this fabulous Artist, please visit.....
www.neilchapman.ca
www.zedhead.ca
www.autocondo.ca
www.pukkaorchestra.com
DAVID VANDUZEN
David is one of the wildest Guitarist on the Planet! He's originally from the Niagara Ontario area. Over his long career he has performed world-wide as a concert and event musician with acts such as Looking Glass, Seadog, Ronnie Hawkins, Moxy, Motherlode, Robbie Lane, Spencer Davis, Burton Cummings, to name a few. He also had the pleasure of working with world famous recording Artists such as Jeff Healey, Gordon Lightfoot, Rita Coolidge & Kris Kristofferson, David Clayton Thomas, Frank Zappa, Chuck Berry, and many more. David has recorded in studios spanning Toronto, New York and Montreal. He even performed at the famous Cannes Music Festival in France! You've just got to see this man play!
RUSS MCALLISTER
He's been playing since he was able to pick up a Guitar. Russ was THE player in demand by all the major Guitar companies when they came to town.
They all wanted him to demonstrate their products. His love of the Blues and Classic RnB can be heard coming through his playing. Major influences are BB King, the Legendary Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Ritchie Blackmore and the fabulous Stevie Ray Vaughn. Russ has performed with many of the legendary Hamilton Soul Bands including The Brethren and Buxton Castle with Jerry Doucette. He has also performed with the many Grammy award winning Western Swing Band from Texas "Asleep At The Wheel". Never underestimate what this man can do. As they say in that famous Willie Dixon Blues song .... "Never judge a book by lookin' at the cover"! Russ McAllister, the legend from Hamilton, Ontario.
BLUES GUITAR SUMMIT 2010
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