Big Joe Burke - Singer/Songwriter, Guitar

Big Joe Burke re-emerged in Vancouver's roots music community in the Spring of 2006, after a 12 year time out - during which his focus was directed on raising kids with his wife of 18 years, Glynis Burke. Since re-entering the world of music, Burke has been making up for lost time BIG time - forming a band with some of Vancouver's finest musicians, recording his debut album "Love or Money", playing in "New Music West - 2007", appearing on Shaw Cable's "Urban Rush", winning The Province's "Battle of the Buskers" with band mate Gord Smithers, appearing in The Province Newspaper Twice (CD Review by Tom Harrison in August 2007 and in December 2007 listed by Tom as one of Vancouver's "Best Local Groups"), and playing at Local Venues and Local Jams quite regularly - including hosting YVR Productions "Big Honky Tonk Holiday Revue"(December 2007).

Jimmy Roy - Steel / Electric Guitar

Jimmy Roy, a recent addition to the lineup, is an icon and veteran of Vancouver’s rockabilly & western swing music scene - as a highly talented steel and electric guitar player. Jimmy Roy has been gracing the stage with his stylish presence, gentlemanly charm and natural born musical gifts with “Jimmy Roy's Five Star Hillbillies”, “Ray Condo and His Ricochets” and, for the last six years,“Big Sandy & His Fly-rite Boys”. Jimmy Roy has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe and Japan. He has made several appearances on “The Grand Ole Opry” and has been a musical guest of the “Late Night with Conan O'Brien” TV show. In December of 2007, Jimmy Roy played with Big Joe in the Revue band for “YVR Productions - Big Honky Tonk Holiday Revue”, and he also hosts a Roots & Rockabilly Jam once a month at Vancouver’s popular “Railway Club”.

Gord Smithers - Electric / Steel Guitar

Gord is a highly respected veteran of the Vancouver alternative, roots and rockabilly scene, having contributed his talents to many of Vancouver’s best local acts including "The Deadcats", "The Kon-Tikis", "Wichita Trip", "Boomchix" and more. In addition to electric guitar, Gord also plays steel guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin and fiddle, and is considered by many to be one of Vancouver's best guitar players. His considerable talents have also garnered him a sponsorship with Vancouver’s Sparrow Guitars. Gord joined Big Joe in 2006, quickly helping to mold the sound of the band with his unique brand of edgy, country twang. Dependable, hard working, and driven - he is a highly valued asset in Big Joe Burke's band.

Sandy Bone - Drums

Sandy's talents on the skins have placed him at the top of the Canadian music heap. Honoured as "Best Canadian Blues Drummer" by Real Blues magazine an unprecedented eight times, he also received a JUNO nomination with his former band, "The Twisters", which garnered Best Blues Record of 2003 at The Canadian Independent Music Awards. Seasoned, professional, and highly spirited - Sandy joined Big Joe Burke in 2006, to record “Love or Money” (not for money - but for the love of Big Joe’s music) bringing a slick and soulful feel into the mix with his creativity and finesse. A good friend, with a positive attitude and drive to excel - Sandy is the number one drummer for Big Joe's band. Sandy currently fronts local (Vancouver) Roots Music band: “Sandy Bone & The Breakdown” and is longtime host of a successful weekly roots music jam at The Princeton Pub.

Pat Darcus - Upright Bass - Vocals

Joining the band in the winter of 2007, Pat has 20 years of experience playing in the Vancouver Blues, Rock n’ Roll, Alt-Country scenes. Pat has recorded albums with ‘My Idea of Fun’, ‘The Steve Hansen Combo’ and ‘The Reverberators’ and has been a regular with Earthshakers, Jimy Now, Elbore James and Re-Beat generation - opening for notables such as Duke Robillard, RL Burnside, Mick Taylor and Buckwheat Zydeco - among others. Pat provides a solid back end, beautiful harmonies, a great attitude and solid work ethic to the band.