COLIN LINDEN BAND:
Colin Linden-guitars/vox,
John Dymond-bass,
Richard Bell-keys,
GC-drums/perc
BLACKIE & THE RODEO KINGS:
Tom Wilson,
Stephen Fearing,
Colin Linden,
John Dymond,
Richard Bell,
GC-drums/perc
GREGORY HOSKINS:
Gregory Hoskins-vox/guitar,
George Koller-bass,
GC-drums/perc
ANNE MURRAY:
Steve Sexton-keys,
Peter Bleakney-bass,
Georges Hebert-guitar,
Aidan Mason-guitar,
Debbie Ankeny-vox,
GC-drums/perc__
TOM COCHRANE & RED RIDER:
Tom Cochrane-vox/guitar,
Jeff Jones-bass,
Ken Greer-guitar/steel/keys,
GC-drums/perc
Influences
Jim Keltner, Steve Jordan, Charlie Watts, Steve Gadd, Paul Delong, Eric Clapton, John Scofield, Bill Frisell, T Bone Burnett, Muddy Waters, Medeski Martin and Wood, Daniel Lanois, Anne Murray, Bruce Cockburn, Colin Linden, Richard Bell, John Dymond and so many others.
A Toronto Canada based drummer/percussionist, I've performed live and in the studio with many artists including Anne Murray, Bruce Cockburn, Colin Linden, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Tom Cochrane, Jann Arden, Kathleen Edwards, The Rankin Family, Jimmy Rankin, Gregory Hoskins, Jenn Grant, Stephen Fearing, Jesse Cook, Suzie Vinnick, Jason McCoy, George Canyon, The Wilkinsons, Allanah Myles, John Bottomley, Lawrence Gowan, The Kings, Eddie Schwartz, Karyn Ellis and Trudy Artman. The last couple of years has also seen interest in co-production including credits with Gregory Hoskins – The Beggar Heart (2006), Trudy Artman – Unfolding (2007) and recently a production credit for Karyn Ellis – FACTOR professional demo.
Endorsements:
Paiste Cymbals, Ayotte Drums, Levys Leathers
Gary, how are you, you old so-and-so? As previously mentioned, my new song is now freshly uploaded and ready to be listened to by smart, fashionable people such as yourself.
Hi Gary, been listing in to you a ton lately. Love your feels and groove. Such an inspiration. Guess what? I've just gone to #1 in Vancouver and #8 in Canada on the Reverbnation Jazz chart. Please go have a listen, give me a comment. Thanks and let me know when your in my area, we need to hook up. Drummer Phil K
ETHNIC GROOVES, FUNKY STUFF, WATHEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. A HUGE CALF SKIN BASS DRUM THAT CAN'T LIE, VIRTUOSO GUITARS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES COMING OUT OF THAT HAMMOND B3 MONSTER. REAL MUSICIANS RAISED ON A STEADY DIET OF CHICAGO BLUES, MEMPHIS ROCKABILLY, STAX SOUL & KINGSTON DUB PLAYING THE KINDA MUSIC WHERE EVERY NOTE COUNTS. FANTASTIC DRUM SOLOS, ABSTRACT MOODS, NASHVILLE GUITAR LICKS, A TOUCH OF BE-BOP. NEW ORLEANS GUMBO, DEEP BASS, BOOM-BOOM-BOOM LOVERS, A SWAMPY BLUESY BACKGROUND, ORGANIC SOUNDS>THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT by Fabian Jolivet - Featuring Rick Holmstrom, Skip Edwards, Freddy Koella, Deacon Jones, T. Nakamura, Pete Mazich, Jah Faith, Tony Martin, Oliver Steinberg, Geoffrey 'Mouth' Grange, Carmelo Luggeri, Botafogo, Ciro Fogliata, Michael Tempo, etc...
was just listening to "One Flat Tire", singing along with Stephen and Suzie...of course you were there drivin' the bus from behind the kit...all the best to you in 2009 GC...I'm hopin' to be in the audience for one of your masterful performances soon!! Jim Owen Sound
" A landscape of beautiful sandy beaches mixed with a steady diet of be-bop, folk, afro-latin, soul, blues & gospel music gave MAYA the ingredients to create her own sound which resonates through a variety of genres. " Featuring Deacon Jones (John Lee Hooker); Larry Campbell (Levon Helm); Skip Edwards (Lucinda Williams); Jerry Jumonville (Dr. John); Tony Gilkyson (Bob Dylan); Danny 'Kootch' Kortchmar (Carole King); Jimmy Cobb (Miles Davis), Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton); The Reverend Lois Dejean's Gospel Choir, etc... Produced by Fabian Jolivet
ETHNIC GROOVES, FUNKY STUFF, WATHEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. A HUGE CALF SKIN BASS DRUM THAT CAN'T LIE, VIRTUOSO GUITARS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES COMING OUT OF THAT HAMMOND B3 MONSTER. REAL MUSICIANS RAISED ON A STEADY DIET OF CHICAGO BLUES, MEMPHIS ROCKABILLY, STAX SOUL & KINGSTON DUB PLAYING THE KINDA MUSIC WHERE EVERY NOTE COUNTS. FANTASTIC DRUM SOLOS, ABSTRACT MOODS, NASHVILLE GUITAR LICKS, A TOUCH OF BE-BOP. NEW ORLEANS GUMBO, DEEP BASS, BOOM-BOOM-BOOM LOVERS, A SWAMPY BLUESY BACKGROUND, ORGANIC SOUNDS>THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT by Fabian Jolivet - Featuring Rick Holmstrom, Skip Edwards, Freddy Koella, Deacon Jones, T. Nakamura, Pete Mazich, Jah Faith, Tony Martin, Oliver Steinberg, Geoffrey 'Mouth' Grange, Carmelo Luggeri, Botafogo, Ciro Fogliata, Michael Tempo, etc...
WE HAVE FINALLY COMPLETED FOUR ALBUMS FOR OUR FOUNDATION TO HELP THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS IN NEED FEATURING LOUIE BELLSON, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, EARL PALMER, HUBERT SUMLIN, LEVON HELM, DR. LONNIE SMITH, JIMMY COBB, CHUCK E. WEISS, JAVON JACKSON, CLEM BURKE, LARRY CAMPBELL, AIRTO MOREIRA, COUGAR & RUBEN ESTRADA, WASHBOARD CHAZ, MIKE WATT, STEVE JORDAN, DANNY 'KOOTCH' KORTCHMAR, JOHN BOUDREAUX, JAMES GADSON, TANMOY BOSE, CLIVE BUNKER, IRA COLEMAN, PETER ERSKINE, JERRY JUMONVILLE, PETE LOCKETT, SANTA DAVIS, JOHNNY VIDACOVICH, SAM CARR, BILL BRUFORD, KEITH CARLOCK, STANTON MOORE, SOUHAIL KASPAR, AFRICAN MUSICIANS, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, GOSPEL CHOIRS, CLASSICAL ENSEMBLES, TAP DANCING, LATIN ENSEMBLES, MARDI GRASS INDIANS, STREET MUSICIANS, DJ RE-MIXES, ETC. . . Currently looking for the right record company to release these wonderful gems. Please, help us support thee cradle of modern music!!! Regards, Fabian Jolivet
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Sorry it's taken so long for me to answer but school's been pretty busy for me. Glad to hear you had a great summer! Which friend of yours heard me sing? Emily and I did a tweener set right before Junkhouse at the Central Music Fest in August. I met and talked to Johnny Dymond, Colin Cripps and of course, Tom Wilson. I told them that we all had YOU in common, haha. They were all very complimentary about our singing and I got pictures taken with Tom and Colin. They're in my slide show on my page. Also, I'm going to be in Ottawa at the OCFF in October to perform a youth showcase and Suzie Vinnick is my mentor. I can't wait to meet her. She's so talented! Anyway, hope to touch base with you soon.
