2006 LYS BLUES ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. Richard Carr is a singer,guitarist from Quebec City (Beauport) who's early exposure to the culture of the Southern US and a working-class background were two of the main elements that contributed to his natural inclination towards Blues and Roots music. Add to that his musical connection to a gospel choir of the Baptist church and, Carr was discovering the foundations of his musical personality. 2006 LysBlues award winner Richard Carr is a class act, a captivating performer with a powerful tenor voice. Richard Carr has shared the stage with : Little Joe Cook, Weeping Willie Robinson, Fiona Boyes, Damon Fowler, Sarasota Slim, Steve Arvey, Mookie Brill, Jimmy Botts, Sean Carney, Harrison Kennedy, Jason Fowler, Rick Hayworth, Jordan Officer, Stephen Barry, Andrew Cowan, Gordie Adamson, Cristian Malette, Bob Walsh, Bob Harrison, Carl Tremblay, Dawn Tyler Watson, Kim Richardson, Adam Karsh, Paul Deslaurier, Papagroove Big Band, to name a few.
His vast experience and talent have kept him at the forefront of the blues scene in Québec for over 20 years. Carr sees himself as an interpreter of the music that has inspired him and shaped him into the musician he is today. His material comprises a wide variety of songs by renowned Blues & Roots musicians. Whereas most musicians these days tend to play a more modern style, Carr proudly sticks to the basics and performs his own kind of Blues music. "I try to play closer to the original version rather than doing a more modern version of a tune," explains Carr. "I make sure they sound really rootsy and rock 'n' roll." He performs both acoustic and electric sets, alone or with his trio or full band. Recent band performances include sets at the 2008 Festiblues, 2008 Gatineau Jazz Fest, 2007 Centreville en Blues (Riviere du Luop) 2006 SIMMM (Place des Arts) Maximum Blues Festival (2005), Weekend En Blues, Octobre en Blues, Festival Blues De St-Fortunat and Cancer en Blues (2005). With a lifetime of experience under his belt, he continues to succeed in capturing audiences with his sophistication and flair. He is a truly captivating entertainer with a powerful voice. His specialties remain old-school blues, West Coast Swing and Chicago-blues. "I try the best I can to do justice to the material," he explains of the responsibility he has in upholding the quality of these timeless classics. "I try to emulate the famous people I appreciate and through this still develop my own personal style." Without holding any judgment toward any other styles of music, he seeks to promote and preserve the old-school musical styles of Rhythm & Blues by performing them with the highest level of musicianship and respect.
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"Hey y'all, listen to Richard's music and tell me this guy's doesn't deserve worldwide recognition ! "
Steve Arvey : USA myspace.com/stevearvey
"You sounded great!! It was great performing with you last week. Thanks!!"
Steve Rowe : CANADA myspace.com/steveroweblues
"Richard Carr is an authentic bluesman. He combines his solid
understanding of the music with great guitar tone."
2006 LYSBLUES ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Richard Carr
is a class act, a captivating performer with a powerful tenor voice.
Superb vocals, solid guitar work and a tight rhythm-section,
is what you can expect from this award winning artist. Richard Carr
and his musicians can bring the unique energy of a live performance
to your next special function. In addition to enjoying these musicians,
booking the band also means you will also have the confidence and peace of mind that you trusted your event to an experienced professional.
Thanks for being a friend! Do you know about the Electric Ball in London on Wednesday November 18? JEFFERSON STARSHIP + QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE + TOM CONSTANTEN (original Grateful Dead pianist) + more! Please try and make it. It’ll be a ball! Details and tickets from: http://www.rhythmgigs.com
Richard, Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I really appreciate it. My current project is a novel with CD soundtrack due to be out this fall. Wishing you continued success and a wonderful musical weekend.
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Demain, 6 octobre, c'est le lancement de mon premier album, Le film de l'horizon. Venez faire un tour! J'y serai avec mes excellents musiciens! O Patro Vys, 356 Mont-Royal Est, Montréal, 17h
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