Smoke Wagon Blues Band
The Smoke Wagon Blues Band has been Described as Progressive Blues and Blues Roots explosion by their Canadian fan base. In the Tradition of Canadian greats such as King Biscuit Boy, Mckenna Mendelson Mainline, & The Down Child Blues Band this band has it all and hopes to continue the tradition by producing great Canadian blues classics that will last a life time.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
For band history please have a look at our home site www.smokewagonbluesband.com
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Playing live is what the blues is all about! which is why we try to record live in the studio as well. The Blues is all about feeling and the best and only time to experiance that righeous feeling is at a live venue. We mostly play club dates and festivals around southern Ontario. Our most special moment came last Summer playing in front of 50,000 people!! as the openning blues act for the one and only Ronnie Hawkins. Being a huge fan of Ronnie Hawkins and all his alumni it was a dream come true to say the least.
Your musical influences
When listening to the Smoke Wagon Blues Band you'll hear a whole range of Canadian past blues ghosts as well New Orleans soul, good time boogie, a side dish of funk and some folk revival for good measure. Great examples would be Mainline, The Band, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, ZZ Top, King Biscuit Boy, Butterfield Blues Band etc....
What equipment do you use?
If the sounds are being made by a computer we want no part of it! There's nothing more honest then a working class traditional blues band!
DJ's, Karaokee, and dance clubs are ruining live music forever it's our job to keep real live talented music on the map!!!
Anything else?
Don't Forget to Boogie
Keep your stick on the ice!
The Smoke Wagon blues Band
