You will have the opportunity to enjoy 5 performing acts during the same evening. These artists are very active these days and their recent projects give us a glimpse into their current musical spot.
Shakura S’Aida has frequently demonstrated her ability to capture the crowd with her blend of jazz, blues, soul, and rock and roll. She can be energetic and also calm things down with a nod to quieter classic tunes such as “Geechee Woman.”
Treasa Levasseur, who came onto the scene from a distinctly folk tradition, is clearly in the blues genre with her latest cd Broad while not neglecting root music. Besides the music, she will also be bringing her on-stage storyteller talents at the Birthday Blues Bash.
Harrison “sweet taste” Kennedy, who made his name back in the 60′s and 70′s on the Detroit soul scene is still drawing a solid following as can be seen and heard on Shame The Devil which comes from his imagination and artistic license. The title track simply focuses on telling the truth and that is how the blues appeals to people for its straightforward lyrics and sounds. As Kennedy says it: “Blues frees it (the emotions) up. Blues makes you feel good.” For him, it’s also Church music as these are the sounds and feelings that he grew up with.
Internationally acclaimed Ottawa-based band and recent Juneau 2012 award winners for Best Blues Album, MonkeyJunk will bring their fresh swamp, R&B, soul boogie and deep blues sounds to the stage.
Fathead are another blues and roots Juneau award winners who, as a solid force on the Canadian scene, will contribute tremendously to a wonderful evening. John Mays’ voice is sometimes akin to that of the late Levon Helm. Mays together with saxophonist and harmonica player Al Lerman and bassist Omar Tunnoch form the core of the group.
There will lots of love and camaraderie both on stage, backstage, and with the audience during this special event.
Tickets are $55 but if you join to become a Friend of the Festival cardholder, you can benefit from the $45 discounted price.
Location: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON
For tickets/more info visit: http://markhamjazzfestival.com/mjf_presents_birthday_blues_bash.php
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