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FRIENDS OF THE
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Jimmy
James |
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Jimmy
James is “the best guitarist I have ever heard”
John McGale has often been quoted as saying. His ability
to develop new ideas and execute them effortlessly has
left many a guitarist walking away scratching their
heads. His work with Pagliaro, Carl Tremblay, Dawn Tyler
Watson, Nanette Workman and many more, has definitely
helped to put this talented musician on the map. He
has 2 solo albums as well, Blue Moon Rising and ????
that are a must for all guitar connoisseurs. |
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Robby Bolduc |
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Robby
Bolduc is an extraordinary bassist, guitarist and vocalist
who has been touring with Gabrielle Destroismaisons
for over 2 years. An exceptionally gifted and versatile
musician, he is equally comfortable playing Funk, Jazz,
Blues, Country, and Bluegrass music. His first solo
album entitled ???? is a New Country Disc and will be
released in 2004. It features Dobro, Banjo and back-vocals
by John McGale. |
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Gina Seram |
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Gina
Seram, a Montreal native, is one of the most captivating
blues singers on the Quebecois circuit. She has performed
at most major festivals in Eastern Canada and has lent
her remarkable voice to three made for T.V. movies.
Often referred as the “Tiny white woman with the
big black voice”, she has wowed audiences wherever
she has performed. Inspired by Etta James, B.B. King
and Buddy Guy to name a few, Gina also accompanies herself;
she is definitely a very competent guitarist. |
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Jerry Mercer |
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Jerry
Mercer, powerhouse drummer for such groups as Mashmakhan,
April Wine and The Buzz Band, rarely gets a chance to
get out from behind his drum kit. However Jerry is also
an exceptional singer, bassist and keyboard player.
A pioneer in the Canadian rock scene, Jerry has a career
that has endured over 40 years of recording and world
tours. |
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Breen Leboeuf |
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Breen
Leboeuf, an active member of the Quebecois Rock group
Offenbach for over 25 years. He is regarded by most
who heard him as one of Canada’s most talented
Rock and Soul singers. As a bassist, Breen really understands
the function of the bass guitar in modern music and
always adds a solid foundation to any song. He has also
worked with Celine Dion, Marie Carmen, Dan Bigras, The
Buzz Band and many more. |
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Pete Dogg |
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Pete
Dogg has been a regular on the Montreal club scene for
almost 20 years. His vast repertoire of songs and remarkable
interpretations has led him to be one of the most sought-after
performers in the Irish Pub, and Blues bar scenes. He
can also be found working at a Club Med somewhere down
south, just soaking up the rays and entertaining those
lucky people! |
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Nelson Carter |
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Nelson
Carter started his career as a Jazz guitarist, but soon
discovered the violin. He has developed a musical style
that is extremely melodic and unique. Never satisfied
with the status quo, Nelson is constantly trying new
techniques to improve and personalise his sound. He
is also a regular on the very popular Irish Pub circuit.
Nelson can be found playing fiddle or saw with The Paddington’s,
in and around the Montreal area. |
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Manix |
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Manix
was a pleasant surprise, virtually unknown on the club
scene. Manix was introduced to John McGale through a
mutual friend. His performance on the Friends of the
Devil album is quite remarkable, and as a result he
has been approached by several record companies. |
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Jonathan Moorman |
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Jonathan
Moorman, originally from England moved to Montreal several
years ago. He is a very popular performer on the Montreal
Irish Pub scene. He has replaced Ashley MacIssac and
Nathalie McMaster on John McDermott tours and works
regularly at Celtic festivals throughout Canada. As
an extremely talented and animated musician, Jonathan
is as much fun to watch as he is to listen to. |
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Eric Khayat |
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Khayat is a truly gifted and phenomenal saxophonist
who instinctively knows when to play and when to lay
out. His sound can be relaxed and fluid like Zoot Simms,
or edgy like Michael Brecker, but it’s always
Eric. Seeming knowing no limitations, Eric continues
to develop his tone and approach, and is just a joy
to listen to. |
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Jim Zeller |
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Jim
Zeller. What can be said about Jim that hasn’t
already been said? Second to none in Canada, Jim continues
to amaze audiences wherever he plays a true master of
the Harmonica. Seemingly tireless, Jim continues to
take the harmonica where no man has gone before. The
Energizer Bunny has nothing on this guy! |
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Angel Forrest |
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Angel
has worked closely with Martin Deschamps for the past
several years, lending her remarkable voice to not only
his recordings, but also his live shows. Heavily influenced
by Janis Joplin, Angel has a Janis tribute that Kenny
Pearson of the Full Tilt Boogie Band has stated to be
the closest to the real thing that he has seen. An international
performer, Angel will be starting work on her fourth
album later this year. |
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