Harpdog Brown & The Traveling' Blues Show

Saturday, Sep 2nd, 2017

Doors Open: 5:30pm
Event Begins: 7:00pm

Harpdog is touring in support of his recent chart topping-release Travelin' with the Blues which features Charlie Musselwhite, Kid Andersen, Big Jon Atkinson and other great US Blues heavyweights. He is a 3 Time Maple Blues Award Winner, a Juno Nominee and the only Canadian ever to receive the Muddy Award from the Cascade Blues Association!

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!

Here are some comments from recent reviews...

. . . If somebody asks you “what do the blues sound like?”, this is the disc you need to play for them. -John the Rock Doctor, GonzoOkanagan.com

. . .Harpdog has never sounded better. (He) swings on Travelin’ With The Blues, supported by mature, understated players surrounded by a warm production sound. -Holger Petersen, SiriusXM, CKUA and CBC broadcaster and President of Stony Plain Records

. . . you got yourself an earth shaking old school roadhouse party right in the palm of your hand. - Dave O Rama, BC Musician Magazine

. . . a winner with Travelin’ with the Blues, and any fan of the harmonica or classic blues would be happy to have a copy - Rex Bartholomew, Blues Blast Magazine

He's been called a blues evangelist and that is a very fitting moniker. "I speak the blues like it's the truth, and it is" he was recently quoted. "I do feel like I'm a servant of the people. And I do believe that music heals people if they pay attention to the good messages in the songs we perform." He delivers those messages in the traditional sound of early electric blues. Think of the old Chess Records and Sun Records of the late 40's and early 50's. Harpdog says "Blues has a healing power. It's a beautiful celebration of our perfectly flawed lives. We help people forget about their issues of the moment and then they realize that we all have our issues, and that's ok."

Vancouver-based Harpdog Brown was born in Edmonton in 1962, an adopted child who has felt somewhat detached his whole life - "a lifelong battle of not feeling like I belonged. I think I was born for the circus, you know, born to travel. The blues tapped me on the shoulder years ago and said 'this is where you belong, son'. So the blues became my circus and there's no better way to travel than with a classic blues band!"

They love the traditional early electric blues sound and they perform that style with authenticity. Some call it a Chicago Blues sound. Harpdog calls it Classic Blues. Think late 40's and early 50's vintage electric blues. They perform mostly originals yet they often include great songs of the masters from that era. Think Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed and of course, Muddy Waters. Audiences say that they love hearing that lo-fi vinyl sound live on stage. They do it all while using vintage gear as well.  

Harpdog Brown is a gifted vocalist and an imaginative harmonica player. Guitarist Jordie Edmonds plays a lowdown understated style yet has plenty of flash when needed. Doghouse bass player Pat Darcus drives the engine with his percussive style. The Travelin' Blues Show sometimes includes other guest musicians that befit the band and situation such as sought-after drummer Andy Graffiti. Regardless of the incarnation you see, this show is unique, refreshing and leaves audiences feeling good and wanting more.

He has won three consecutive Maple Blues Awards (2014/2015/2016), the Fraser Valley Music Award, has three consecutive Western Canadian Music Awards Nominations, Juno Nomination and is the only Canadian to win the coveted Muddy Award. In case you haven’t heard, he was nominated for 3 Maple Blues Awards (Harmonica Player, Male Vocalist and Album of the Year) for his latest release Travelin’ With The Blues. The album features a duet with Charlie Musselwhite and was produced by the Beale Street Blues Bopper himself, Little Victor with guest appearances from Kid Andersen, Big John Atkinson and more.  

His recent album release Travelin' With The Blues is quickly gaining momentum on roots and blues charts and follows his Top 20 charting 2014 release What It Is (Roots Music Report International Blues Albums).

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