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Toronzo and the Cannonball Express
Blues / R&B / Soul

"Toronzo and The Cannonball Express"

CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Toronzo and the Cannonball Express: General Info
Member Since10/9/2006
Band Websitetoronzocannon@mac.com
Band MembersBig Ray on Drums and Vocals Matthew James (Guitar) Dave Forte (Bass)
Influences Wow...Albert King,Jimi Hendrix,Otis Rush, Lefty Dizz,Little Jimmy King, Stan Skibby...all the Left-handed guys. And all the ELDERS of the Blues (living and dead) famous or not that paved the way for me to even pick up a guitar and do this. Me and Michael Burks squeezing some strings.

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Sounds Like My music has a Soul-edge on it...High Energy Blues.
Record LabelTA records
Type of LabelIndie





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Jun 28 2008 8:00P
Po Boys Peoria, Illinois
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
Somewhere in Michigan Michigan, Michigan
Jul 12 2008 10:00P
Lapinta Lagrange
Aug 9 2008 4:00P
San Jose Blues Fest... San Jose, California
Aug 16 2008 6:00P
Waukegan Yacht Club Waukegan, Illinois
Sep 25 2008 9:00P
Slippery Noodle Indy
Oct 18 2008 5:00P
Wedding Chicago, Illinois

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   About Toronzo and the Cannonball Express
I've had my band for 8 years now. We're a BLUES band but i like to freak it out a bit, so we might play anything. We've played the Chicago Blues Fest (Gibson stage), Pickles Blues fest (Lima Ohio) I've been to RIGA, LATVIA twice. Kentucky,Indiana,Iowa,Michigan...And various clubs in Chicago... House of Blues Hotel,Buddy Guys, Kingston Mines Andys Jazz, B.L.U.E.S,Blue Chicago, Harlem Ave Lounge etc....My goal is to keep this Blues alive and do it right. “Modern, loud and funky blues...one of the striking new talents on the Chicago blues scene...Cannon dazzles with his guitar playing.”—Blues & Rhythm(UK) “No matter how wild he gets, he’s always saying something in his solos, not just slinging notes around for the sake of it. His vocals are equally expressive, whether he’s testifying on a soul-tinged number or braying a blues anthem.” —Chicago Reader I've also been featured in Blues Matters (UK) and Living Blues (USA) magazines

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DAN ROGERS





Jul 4 2008 12:47 PM

Hiya T

It makes no difference at what age you discover Jimi Hendrix Musical Legacy..because Once You Have Arrived, You are HOME

He continues to inspire MILLIONS of brand new young guitar players,much younger then me & you from his GRAVE...That is the Truly Amazing Power of Jimis Soulful Playing!

Have a Safe & Happy 4TH MAN!

Peace

Danny
Ruby





Jul 4 2008 9:12 AM



love,
ruby
Michèleღ ♥One Love,One Man, One Heart♥ ...





Jul 4 2008 2:38 AM

Hi Toronzo and sweet Princess,

Happy 4th July!!!!
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«We hold these truth to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness»
INDEPENDENCE, which hopeful word and of freedom... I always wish you throughout your life, to be able to be "independent" in your own choices to find the happiness....

Peace
Michèle
DAN ROGERS





Jul 4 2008 12:20 AM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, MY TEACHER & MY INSPIRATION SINCE CHILDHOOD:


*** THE DARKNESS ***





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Jul 3 2008 5:25 PM

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be happy and safe!
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Ruby





Jun 30 2008 9:49 PM


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believe,
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Jun 30 2008 5:01 PM

Hey T! You know I had to roll through and sprinkle you with a little luv! Still checkin my email LOL!! Have Great Week and sing a song for me....


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AmpCabsDave





Jun 29 2008 8:50 PM

I'm workin on getting a sitter for that weekend! Jim said he was going!!!
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Jun 29 2008 8:32 PM

sorry were closed on sunday.
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Jun 29 2008 3:38 PM

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Great Week

purple hugs

God Bless

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Jun 29 2008 11:35 AM

whats up man, cool tunes! i finished your hendrixs drawing its gonna be a cool ass tat!you can stop by the shop and check it out when you got time.
DAN ROGERS





Jun 29 2008 8:40 AM

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Jun 24 2008 9:18 PM

May you have many more opportunities to swap licks with the Blues Icon Players!
I'm hoping I can come and visit Chicago & Detroit some day!
AmpCabsDave
Ruby





Jun 22 2008 1:26 PM

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wishing you love and blessings in the week ahead,
ruby
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Jun 22 2008 9:05 AM

...DA TERRACINA X TE !
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Jun 19 2008 7:45 PM

Showing Love
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Jun 17 2008 8:55 AM

NOT AT ALL SWEETIE!
AND
SHOWIN YOU SOME LOVE TOO!
Tall Expression