Blues Bands & Musicians
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Scroll down to see all our featured Bands and Artists. If you are seeking a Blues Band or Musicians, in the Fraser Valley, you’ve come to the right place.
Andrew Michael Blues Band
THE ANDREW MICHAEL BLUES BAND is a four-piece group based in the Fraser Valley, BC, who perform original & covers of blues and blues-rock tunes. In 2024, Andrew Michael won the Blues Artist Award of the Year, from the Fraser Valley Music Awards (CiVL Radio).
His first release “In the Valley of the Blues” is a 6 song EP recorded at Beat Productions, Chilliwack.
Bringing passion and electricity and a love of Blues to their show, the band has been playing stages from Vancouver to the far end of the Fraser Valley and entertaining young and old audiences. Be sure to follow them and catch their next shows!
Website: https://andrewmichaelbluesband.com/
Copper Crow Blues Band
They have a style that’s all their own – infusing Chicago Blues, Classic Rock, and Texas Blues with an energy that is infectious. Their Contemporary Blues style remains true to the essence of classic blues and the way it was enjoyed in the juke joints around the country back in the day.
Website : https://www.coppercrowbluesband.com/
FB : https://www.facebook.com/CopperCrowBlues
Paul Black
Paul Black is a blues-rock artist based in Victoria, BC, known for fusing the raw grit of rock with the soul and storytelling of the blues. His latest album, Beautiful Sin, is a powerful 11-track release that captures nearly a decade of personal and musical evolution. With a sound that’s both emotionally charged and sonically bold, Beautiful Sin showcases Paul’s growth as a songwriter and performer, blending heavy guitar textures, heartfelt lyrics, and haunting harmonies.
Follow Paul Black on his website: http://paulblack.ca
or on his Facebook Page and on Youtube
Lee Holmes
From 2013 to 2019, the original Beautitone band was based in Venice, Italy. Lee’s current Canadian band, features Randy Jakob on drums and Paul Taylor on guitar. Don’t Hesitate, his fifth CD, was released May 1, 2023. Lee Holmes is originally from Vancouver, BC and he graduated from the Capilano University music program and toured across Canada until 1987. For the next sixteen years while living in Northern Ontario, Lee developed his vocal chops playing with Blues guitarist Mike Burton in the Hurtin Blues Band. Together they toured the North playing many local festivals and recorded three cds. >As a co-founder of the Porquis Blues Festival in Northern Ontario, Lee had the opportunity to play with many of the top Canadian bluesmen: Amos Garrett, Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Michael Pickett, Jack De Keyser, Dutch Mason, Julian Fauth, David Rotundo, Dylan Wickens and Michael Fonfara of Downchild fame. In 2015 he toured Europe with Sue Foley.
Website : https://www.leeholmes.online/
FB : https://www.facebook.com/leeholmesblues
You can also find Lee’s music on: Spotify & Apple
40 Minute Drive
40 Minute Drive is A band for the people based in Langley BC. They are a loud electric blues band who play rockin’ danceable blues tunes that will keep the party going for hours! Matt Smiley on Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Max Serna Hinojosa on Lead Guitar and vocals, Rob Stevens on Bass Guitar and Jim Reid on drums.
Darren “Dirty” Harry
Darren is a lead guitar/vocalist from Ts’kway’laxw (Pavilion) First Nation, on the northern tip of the St’at’imc Territory. He has been playing professionally since the early 90’s, which took him all over B.C., the Yukon, Alberta, and as far as Dubai UAE and Warsaw, Poland.
His band, Down n’ Dirty, plays blues, rockabilly, surf instrumentals, vintage rock, and some classics to keep the dance floor packed all night long. And they encourage crowd participation!
More Info on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560924112916
Deb Rhymer Band
The Deb Rhymer Band is a Victoria British Columbia Canada favorite. The band includes Canadian veterans Kelly Fawcett on guitar, Andy Graffiti on drums and Phil Albert on bass guitar. Deb
Rhymer struts the Blues with a sultry, uptown West Coast sound. Don’t Wait Up is the new ten song recording from singer/songwriter Deb Rhymer.
Deb leads the Victoria Blues Society and the Sunday Blues Services in Victoria, BC.
Sticks & Stones Band
Abbotsford based band covering mostly classic rock with a bit of everything mixed in. Featuring, Matt Wilson, Jenn Wilson, Eric Lightfoot, Shannon Lightfoot, Denis Levesque, Myles Nield & Rip Kirby. We like to have fun!
Look them up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabbotsfordband
Scary Lizards
The Scary Lizards have been bringing their scaly brand of entertainment to Vancouver-area venues for over 15 years. From the Vancouver Sun to Port Moody Chinese restaurant basements, to the Fraser Valley, the Lizards bring Rhythm & Blues and Rockin’ Dance Music to a new level!
The Scary Lizards feature Paul Hendriks, Jonathan Reichter, Dan Bechard & Matt Helie. They are a FVBS jam host and create a rockin’ atmosphere where everyone has fun!
https://scarylizards.wixsite.com/scarylizards or https://www.facebook.com/scarylizards
Jamie Dale & Friends
One of the newest bands from White Rock is the Jamie Dale & Friends band, featuring Jamie Dale, Frank Dato, Doug Carr, Jocelyn Cameron and Bob West. Their high-powered lineup with well over 200 years of combined pro experience, plays Blues, Soul, R&B, Funk, a little Jazz, and a little Rock.
To book the band, contact Jamie Dale or Bob West.
Jamie Dale & Friends is a FVBS Jam Host
“Miss Behave“
Blues and R&B singer, Andi “Miss Behave” Martyn Jones, based out of Vancouver is backed up by Don Jones on Guitar, Rob Marr on bass, Brian McGibney on Keys, JT Platt on Sax and Ted May on Drums.
More Info: https://facebook.com/missbehaveblues/
Gale Force Blues Band
The Gale Force Blues Band has been playing in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland blues scene for the past two decades. Led by lead guitarist and vocalist Howlin’ Jon Gale, The Gale Force Blues Band is a six piece band that serves up a storm of fiery blues, with high energy and a great mix of songs that will have you rockin’ on the dance floor all night long. We love what we do and are a whole lot of fun!
Gale Force Blues Band is a FVBS Host Band.
Jason Lane Band
The Jason Lane Band is a blues band with solid roots in rock and pop music. The band embodies a traditional blues sound that incorporates the catchy melodies of pop and the intense guitar of rock. The result is a polished, smooth and downright groovy sound that is both contemporary and modern. Based in Vancouver the band was formed in 2019 with founding members Jason Lane and Chantal Sayers. The rhythm section has Rob Cooper on drums and Mark Vescovi on bass.
Follow Jason Land Band on their Facebook Page and Youtube channel
The Jason Lane Band won the 2023 BC Blues Challenge & the 2023 Fraser Valley Music Awards
Strong Bow & Wry
Playing a dynamic blend of blues, roots and funk, Strong Bow & Wry pairs Jennie Bice’s fiery fiddle and vocals with Tony Ivan O’Hara’s driving guitar and soulful voice. This duo has been connecting with audiences around B.C. for nearly a decade, and seamlessly melds instrumental brilliance with wit and poignancy. No two shows are the same with Strong Bow & Wry whose mantra is “Yes, to all the things!”
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065493790969
Strong Bow & Wry won the 2023 BC Blues Challenge Solo/Duo category and attended the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN from Jan. 16 – 20, 2024, representing the Fraser Valley Blues Society & Western Canada.