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Lorraine Davies and the Too Drunk to Fish Band are the
ultimate good time party band, having become an entity on their own. Taking the
amazing vocal abilities of female lead singer Lorraine Davies, the band has
added high energy, a exciting blend of Rock, Celtic, Kickin Country, Blues, and
Bluegrass instrumentation, the addition of lead male vocalists, and
outstanding harmonizing, creating one of the most versatile and entertaining
party bands around. Whether they are covering your favourite tunes or
playing their own amazing originals, you will be totally entertained by their
music and stage show, The band has played at some of the most renowned venues,
fairs, festival, and events throughout Ontario and the United
States.
Whether it is a complete performance of one musical style, or
a mix of several, this band is sure to please. Right from the beginning the band
was getting attention with their name. Venues and festivals were hiring
them almost on the name alone. Once they heard Lorraine's voice though, they
were hooked. They have been heard, read about, and seen, on TV, radio,
newspapers and magazines. They have had airplay on conventional AM/FM,
internet, and satellite radio around the world, with a number of their songs
making to to the top of the charts.
The band has played at such reknowned venues as The Legendary
Red Dog Tavern, Scarborough Ribfest, Pickering Ribfest, Brantford Ribfest,
Toronto Ribfest, Markham Village Music Festival, Cannington Canada Day, Aurora
Ribfest, The Horseshoe Tavern, Brantford Canada Day, Healey's, Tequila
Willy's, Corral, Stampede Ranch and Corral, St. Georges Applefest,
Bobcaygeon Fair, Vankleek Hill Country Majboree, Merrickville Music Festival,
and many more!
Besides being headliners themselves, the band has opened for
the likes of Aaron Lines, Brian McComas, Deric Ruttan, with many more to come...
Lorraine Davies and the Too Drunk to Fish Band consists of:
Lorraine Davies - Lead and Background Vocals
Originally
from Scarborough, now an Ajax, Ontario resident, this multi-talented singer,
songwriter, and performer, has to be heard to be believed. Singing all her life,
but professionally in just recent years, this lady is getting recognition and
fans wherever she performs. She can sing country, rock, blues, alternative, and
pop, all with the same energy and uniqueness. Her first single to radio in
Europe was country, and it went to number one in several countries, and was
number 3 for all of Europe. All Lorraine just wants to do is perform and
sing!
Rob MacArthur - Rhythm Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Originally
from Kingston, now residing in Ajax, Ontario, Robert is a vocalist, guitar, and
banjo player, for the band. Starting at the early age of 14, he has played for
such bands as the Rideau River Grass Band, Country Cougars, and Southern Rain.
Taking time off from music to get a real job, married, divorced, married,
divorced, finally find Lorraine and get married one more time, he has come back
to thing he loves so much... music. A talent for performing uptempo oldies,
country, and rock tunes, he also likes to talk, sing, write, and perform, about
things on the lighter side of life. Currently seeking sponsorship from a
Canadian Brewery or Winery. Rob believe that the major good groups are
wings, pizza, and nachos... and beer!
Garth Bourne - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Garth started his
musical career in the early ‘70’s, after moving from the West Indies to North
America. His vocal talent was recognized immediately, with notable labels
such as R.C.A. and United Artists signing him on with the band, Canadian
Zephyr. As their lead vocalist/bass player and front man, Garth took many
of their records to NUMBER 1, several times on the Canadian country music
charts. This gained them international notoriety and many Juno and Country
Music Award nominations. Garth has proven his musical flexibility
throughout the years, performing with bands and opening shows for many notables
such as: Wilf Carter, Tommy Hunter, “Whispering” Bill Anderson, Freddie Fender,
Johnny Paycheck, Stonewall Jackson, Jean Shepherd and several other Opry
Stars. The Too Drunk to Fish Band is pleased and honoured to have
Garth as a member of their band.
Frank Russell - Drums, Vocals
35 years in the biz, born and
raised in Hamilton, now residing in Whitby, Ontario. Frank currently teaches
students(his rugrats) the way of the drum. He has a rap sheet of
adventures too long to list here but notables are: touring and playing
with Lee Aaron , Moxy, Plateau, and the Downchild Blues Band.
Frank's experience with so many different music genres gives a very unique feel
and sound. If you're buyin.. Franks drinkin!
Bruce Nasmith - Lead Guitar, Fiddle, Vocals
Bruce has made
a life long career with music. This multi-talented individual is an
accomplished musician with many different instruments, in many different
styles. His song writing and performing have been featured on TV and the
big screen. Bruce's roots are deeply planted in the Blues, which is very
apparent with the success of his earlier band "Wild Blue Yonder."
The kids are grown... the mortgage is paid... and it's time to
party! Lorraine Davies and the Too Drunk to Fish Band are the perfect
example of living life to the fullest! All they want to do though... is
perform and entertain! |
