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The Bebop Cowboys
Western Swing / Blues / Jazz

"Purveyors of Fine Western Swing"

Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  5/26/2008
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   The Bebop Cowboys: General Info
Member Since11/8/2006
Band Websitebebopcowboys.com
Band MembersSteve Briggs:Guitar,Mandolin-Howard Willett:Harp,Vocals-John Adames:Drums-Burke Carroll:Pedal Steel-Dennis Pendrith:Bass-Drew Jurecka:Violin
Record LabelFestival Distribution Inc.
Type of LabelIndie




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   About The Bebop Cowboys
In a relatively short period of time, the Bebop Cowboys have quickly become known as "Canada's premier western swing outfit." Initially introduced at the preschool their kids attended, Steve Briggs (guitar, band leader) and Howard Willett (harp, vocals) started their musical relationship as a jazz-blues duo, and expanded into what ultimately has become the virtuostic country swing group, the Bebop Cowboys. After bringing together in-demand session players to complete the band, including pedal steel wiz Burke Carroll (Nathan, the Brothers Cosmoline, Justin Rutledge)--a venerable touchstone for Canada's roots music scene--the Bebops polished their repertoire in a residency at Toronto's Cadillac Lounge and recorded their first CD, Début. They then went on to pen their own original western swing tunes brought together with Briggs' formidable arranging skills, and released their critically-celebrated follow-up, Some Kind of Fantasy in 2003. Tours in western and central Canada, and playing the role of presenter with their successful HOMETOWN COUNTRY JUBILEE! showcase series has since kept the band happily busy. In comparing the Bebops to such legendary western swing groups as Jimmy Dickens and his Country Boys, and Ernest Tubb's Texas Troubadors, one of Canada's Western Swing Music Society reviewers summed up the band's second CD like this: "Ordinarily such comparisons would be a bit of a reach; believe me, these guys really are this good. Some Kind of Fantasy is easily the best contemporary western swing recording I've heard in quite a while." Says band leader Steve Briggs of the third CD Canadian Dance Hall; "This is by far the best work the Bebops have ever done." Steve Briggs (guitar, mandolin, vocals) A native of Powell River B.C., Steve studied at Malaspina College, and then the Berklee School of Music in Boston. For more than 15 years, Steve has been a busy freelance guitarist and arranger in Toronto. He has performed, arranged and recorded with both local and international artists including the Brothers Cosmoline, Gregg Lawless, Bill Usher, Russell de Carle and Carroll Baker. As a guitar/mandolin instructor, he has been featured twice in Toronto Life Magazine and has released two instructional CDs. Howard Willett (harp, vocals) Vocalist-Harmonica player, Howard Willett has spent most of his musical career playing in the country and blues genres. He has toured Canada a number of times with R.W. Pawley and later, The Good Old Boys. Since arriving in Toronto in 1990, Howard has fronted his own band, The Shifters. He has appeared on CBC Radio and Television and guested with Jack de Keyser, Downchild Bluesband, bluegrass favourites Whiskey Jack and gospel/blues songwriter Danny Brooks. Burke Carroll (pedal steel) Burke studied music at the University of Toronto and has toured the globe extensively, backing artists such as George Fox, the Good Brothers, Shania Twain, Luther Wright and the Wrongs, the Brothers Cosmoline, the Wilkensons, Scotty Campbell and Kelli Trottier. Burke has also arranged and produced music as well. His credits exceed the amount of space available, and his humility would limit the credit he is due. Dennis Pendrith (stand-up bass) Dennis is a veteran bassist who has toured and recorded extensively with many influential Canadian artists, including Bruce Cockburn, Gordon Lightfoot, Murray McLaughlin, Raffi, Ken and Chris Whiteley, among many others. He is a studio musician with TV, radio, and movie soundtracks, playing on over 300 albums. Most recently he is the bass player for CBC's the Vinyl Cafe with Stuart McLean touring band. John Adames (drums) John has had extensive experience and has earned much respect as a drummer on the Canadian music scene, playing for Rough Trade, David Wilcox, Prairie Oyster, Chris Whiteley and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, the Brothers Cosmoline and many others, as well as many appearances on CBC television. He was also a member of Mary De Keyser’s Melody Ranch. Drew Jurecka (violin) A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Royal Conservatory of Music where he studied with Lorand Fenyves, Drew has played with the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra, the Canton Symphony, and has played the Hollywood Bowl with Diana Krall, Shirley Horn and Dianne Reeves. He has also appeared with the Roberto Rosenman Quartet, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, is a featured soloist with Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards, and has even starred in a film Liszt's Rhapsody playing a gypsy violinist.Layout made by Angie M. Roncetti

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joel





May 24 2008 1:00 PM

Any new tour dates?

cheers always, eh!
eddierayfranks





Apr 20 2008 11:22 AM

THANKS FOR JOINING MY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS.YOU SOUND GREAT.

EDDIE RAY FRANKS
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Apr 20 2008 9:21 AM














Quinn Maeback





Apr 20 2008 10:41 AM

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In all they say and do.
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For they already knew.
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Go that extra mile.
A friend is someone who show's us,
A heart that does truly smile.
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And help you through your day.
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There is always a way.
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How that broken heart they'll mend.
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Mike Reilly





Mar 10 2008 3:05 PM

Caught you guys' set at the O.C.F.F. conference a year ago. Y'all be some o' the swinginist cowpokes I ever come across in these parts. Thanx fer adding l'il ol' me.
breitbeat Berlin. Music. Production.





Mar 19 2008 7:14 AM

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Hello,

feels like good times for better vibes ;-)
let there be good music..


Cheers,

Christophe

breitbeat Berlin.
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Debbie





Feb 24 2008 4:15 PM

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Stopping by to say hi...
Debbie





Jan 31 2008 5:51 AM



Thanks for the add...
Makeda Taylor





Jan 26 2008 6:24 AM

Musical Brilliance.....
Thanks for sharing your passion for music...
Good luck with Winterfolk.
xx Makeda
Honest Frankie





Jan 20 2008 6:56 AM

Howdy Bebop Cowboys,
That's the stuff!
INDIECAN MUSIC





Jan 18 2008 11:56 PM

Hello Be's and Bop's and Cow-pokes,
I got a copy of your CD from a friend of yours and did it ever feel good for the soul. Nice work. This week, episode 70 of IndieCan Radio included one of your songs on our one-hour show. Our show will be heard on 5 FM stations in Canada, 2 internet radio stations and about 24,000 from over 110 countries will log on at www.indiecan.com to stream or download the show. We hope you like the show. It was our great pleasure to share your music with the world or at least, a small part of the world. Feel free to get the word out yourselves as well. We're all in this together.

All the best,

Joe Chisholm
host
IndieCan Radio
www.indiecan.com
info@indiecan.com
OLD HAUL





Dec 18 2007 11:16 AM

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Dec 13 2007 10:07 PM

RIP JENNY

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Mike Goudreau Band





Nov 7 2007 6:07 AM

I heard about you through James Doran...
I love your stuff...Nice to find you here !
Cheers, Mike Goudreau
Greenbank Folk Music Society





Oct 31 2007 6:29 AM

Thanks for the add. All the best from your friends at Greenbank Folk Music Society.
Sylvain St-Amour





Nov 2 2007 10:34 AM

HAVE THE GREATEST WEEK-END !!!
AMITIÉ! SYLVAIN ;0)
Tour Of Earth





Oct 4 2007 9:53 AM

Tour Of Earth
John Miller and his Country Casuals





Oct 4 2007 1:45 AM


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Troy Sinister & the Trailerpark Ghouls





Oct 3 2007 6:11 AM

Beautiful Job there Gentlemen,
I was told to check you out by Michelle, your piano players Lady. I am not dissappointed. You fellers are player's, players.
Cheers 'n Beers!
Calliopes Radio





Aug 3 2007 10:30 PM

Gents...
Caught you at Hillside, what musicianship with Dya Singh! Canadian Dance Hall is a fabulous record, keep up the good work.
Steve
Kitchener
Leon





Jul 27 2007 11:06 AM

Thanks for the add boys. Stop my and say hello sometime.

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Margot Roi





Jul 27 2007 4:26 AM

Hi Bebop Cowboys thanks for the add!
I love your fun sound!
Margot
Glen





Jul 18 2007 11:26 AM

Thank you for coming to Yellowknife and Folk On The Rocks this weekend. I really enjoyed your music and hope to get a chance to hear it all again LIVE some time.

Glen Abernethy
Bion's Bluesbeat





Jun 6 2007 9:24 PM

Stephen C





Jun 2 2007 9:23 PM

Random thought for today:

Every soul is a teacher

and a leader.

The question is:

what are you teaching

-and-

where are you leading?
Mike Norman





May 29 2007 9:41 PM

John Adames rules!! So do the rest of you - band sounds great ... see ya this summer maybe.

See ya
Mike N
Dana Leong





May 24 2007 9:02 AM

Say hey. HEY! Getting back in touch. What's next?
D.
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May 23 2007 9:07 AM



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May 15 2007 9:36 PM

Whats poppin' The Bebop Cowboys....Mothersday just passed, and I wanted to share this video of Tupac Shakur performing "Dear Mama" with you....Though 'Pac made tons of great hits, my personal favorite of his is "Dear Mama"...2Pac's brilliant opus to his mother touched me in a way that no other rap song has. 'Pac pours his soul into the track and the lyrics resanate forever:

Click here to watch 2pac's "Dear Mama" Live Now!!

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Philippe Custeau





May 13 2007 4:32 AM

Nice tunes!
Phil
Jeff Hale





Apr 25 2007 9:04 AM

mmmmmmmm - love that sound! Thanks for the add
CHEERS! Jeff
Glen





Apr 23 2007 9:20 PM

Thanks for adding me as a Friend.

I look forward to seeing you at Folk On The Rocks this summer...

Glen.
Matt Steel





Apr 14 2007 4:36 PM

Hey The Bebop Cowboys!
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for being a friend! I really do appreciate all your support!

We should have some rough mixes on my new songs by end of month, so the album release should be sometime in May! (hopefully!)

Have a great weekend!
Matt Steel
STRANGE CARGO





Apr 11 2007 6:39 PM

hey what's going on? did i tell you about the free playstation 3 i got?. well,all i did was give my zip code to this website and got one for FREE! can you believe it? I was shocked when i got it yesterday, i didn't actually expect it to come lol. I think it's well worth it though, i mean it takes what? less then 30 seconds ?? hell yeah its worth it . so anyways here is the web site address..
goto http://playstation3free.net to get your free playstation 3. Get one before they run out
Michael Mckenzie





Mar 31 2007 5:27 PM

Skilled musical people..infectious spirit..humour...passion..tempo..teamwork..
Wow!..Great Show!
Michael..SpaceProjekt
SoReal Media





Mar 29 2007 7:27 PM

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Michael Murphy





Mar 17 2007 12:46 PM

I just wanted to swing by a wish you a most wonderful day and I hope your life is full of happiness and many blessings!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Keep the Vision
Michael Murphy
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Mar 14 2007 3:58 PM

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Feb 26 2007 9:10 AM

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Feb 19 2007 7:03 AM

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And that's ALL I NEED!

Well, I need this!...

lol : )
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