Kicking Off Valentine's Weekend: The Blue Hearts
Fri. February 11th 2022 7:00 - 9:00 doors at 5:30 (All Ages) A night of traditional Blues Music and Original Blues!
Both Mark and Big Hank have been playing and recording the Blues for over 40 years both together and in other Blues bands. This impressive duo have opened shows for Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, and more recently for Burton Cummings. In 2016, they represented British Columbia in the Solo/Duo category at the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn where they made it to the semi-finals. This was followed by the release of their debut album Pumpin Out The Blues and performances across BC and Alberta, such as the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, Island Folk Festival, and 39 Days of July. and they represented BC again on January 2019 in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge. They have a second CD “Two Way Street” a combination of live recordings and Studio Cuts.
Joining them is long time veteran of the Vancouver Blues and R&B Scene on standup bass, Bruce O’Neill.
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