Uncle Wiggly's Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas
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Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band have been around since 1978, are former RCA Recording Artists and members of the Victoria Music Hall of Fame. They toured extensively in the 80's opening for such legends as Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, James Cotton, Koko Taylor and Paul Butterfield, to name a few.
As well, this past January 2015 UWHSBB won the chance to represent BC in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge.
Their new CD “Still Burnin it Up” was released last year.
They have been doing "A Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas" for the past two years and are looking forward to bringing their special show back to Nanaimo with the Nanaimo Blues Society.
This show is a collection of traditional Blues Christmas tunes from the 20's, 30's, 40's 50's and 60's by the likes of Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, BB King, Eric Clapton, Charles Brown and Etta James, plus many more.
The band is made up of members of UWHSBB Hank (Uncle Wiggly) Lionhart – Vocals, Lonnie Glass – Bass, Mark Comerford – Guitar, Matt McLean - Trumpet, Dave Rowse – Sax, Andy Graffiti– Drums with Special Guests Dennis Meneely – former Streetheart Member – Keyboards, Paul Wainwright – Sax and Deb Rhymer – Vocals.
This show played to sold-out houses and standing ovations in Alberta last winter, and rave reviews here on the island.
This is not your usual Christmas show of the same old Christmas carols- this show gives you a look into the souls of these fabulous Christmas Blues songs written by the legends of the Blues.
Presented by The Nanaimo Blues Society.
| Cost: |
Adult: $20 |
Category: |
Concerts | Music Blues | R&B |
| Location: |
Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University
900 5th Street, Nanaimo |
This event is for Everyone | |
| More Info: |
Port Theatre Ticket Centre 250-754-8550 (Box Office) Event Website |
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