NOT THERE
The Artists
Ken Brown>
Ken is a veteran folk musician, actor,
storyteller, and record producer who puts his own music only on his website
- though a new CD collection
may be forthcoming. Ken's serious traditional Celtic music skills are
often melded with intense guitar grooves and free-association rapping
- often on topics of social justice both modern and historic. This
CD would not have been possible without his formidable recording and musical
abilities.
<Nonie Crete
Nonie is hard-working singer-songwriter from nearby Fergus who is regularly
involved with activities in Guelph. Her style ranges from contemporary
and traditional folk to Celtic and acoustic blues. Nonie has a dedicated
following across Canada and has toured Ireland, opening for such acts
as Clannad and Altan. Nonie has just released her fifth recording, "Girl
in a Crazy World," and also appears, live and on CD, in James Gordon's
musical "Hardscrabble Road."
James Gordon >
James founded Canada's premier folk group Tamarack, which recorded fourteen
albums and made countless television and radio appearances. He has become
well known for his songs and activism in support of Canada's identity
and heritage. James presently tours North America and the UK and produces
CDs for other artists at his Pipe Street Studios. Since 2002 he has released
6 different CDs of his own music, including "Hardscrabble Road," an incisive,
full-length musical on the harsh realities of modern life.
<Sandy Horne
Sandy
is best known to Canadians for her work with the successful band "The
Spoons." In the '80s, this group had two gold albums, two Juno nominations and a string
of pop radio hits. They toured and opened for acts such as Culture Club
and The Police, and were pioneers of the pop video format. Sandy started
working with James Gordon in 2001, and they have toured extensively throughout
North America and Britain. Sandy is also an actor on James Gordon's "Hardscrabble
Road" CD and musical. 
House Of Velvet >
Veteran
Guelph unit HOV reflect our multi-ethnic culture with a dynamic fusion
of reggae, hip-hop, funk, R&B
and sonic experimentation. With live shows that inspire dancing and
audience participation, J.P. Bertola (percussion, drums), Steve Karch
(guitar),
Vandana Sharma (sax), Jason Shute (congas, percussion), Jeremy Shute
(trumpet, keyboards), and Wayne Smythe (drums, percussion), create a
sound all their
own.
<JIWANI
Jiwani
is a Guelph-based African dance and drum troupe lead by Adwoa and Fulé
Badoe. Adwoa trained as a physician in her native Ghana, but has
evolved into an African Griot. She is an author, story teller, educator
and dance instructor. Also from Ghana, Fulé teaches African drumming
in elementary schools, colleges and universities in Ontario, where he
believes
"rhythm helps to promote focus, self esteem, respect of oneself and others."
Jane Lewis>
Jane is a freelance editor and designer, and the author of five novels
for young adults. Jane's evocative vocal harmonies can be heard on the
CDs "feel" and "Patriot"
by Sam Turton, and in live performances with the Sam Turton Band.
<Norman Liota
Norman is a classically-trained fingerstyle guitar player and singer-songwriter
who explores the far reaches of rhythm, tuning, sound and poetry. His
mixture of earthy and mystical subjects with formal styles and unusual
"prepared guitar" techniques can be found on his three independent CDs,
and in live performances. Norman regularly tours across North America
and now makes Guelph his home.
Heather Macrae>
Heather is a gifted singer influenced by the vocal stylings of classic
female singer-songwriters and traditional roots and gospel music. Heather's
supporting vocals can be heard on the CDs "feel," and "Patriot," by
Sam Turton, and in live performances with the Sam Turton Band.
<Drew Mcivor
Drew
McIvor has an authentic Hammond B3 organ in his living room! A deeply soulful
organ and keyboard player with dedication to a melodic groove,
Drew was a founding member of House of Velvet, is the leader of Mambo
Nation, and has recorded and performed with many projects, including
HOV, Tamarack, Nick Craine, Shane Philips, Flashlight Brown, and the Sam
Turton
Band.
Andrew Mcpherson >
Andrew has been working as a producer, remixer and singer/songwriter for
over 20 years. Production credits include Natalie MacMaster, Philosopher
Kings, Junkhouse, Jane Siberry, and Stephen Fearing. Andrew has four
recordings to date, two solo projects and two recordings as "eccodek," in
which he blends African voices, sophisticated grooves, and eastern melodies.
<Craig Norris
Craig is the lead singer, keyboard player, and spirited front man for the
Kramdens, a veteran five piece rock band from Guelph - who also moonlight
as The Plaster Cowboys. The Kramdens have been together for 15 years
and have produced three records, each gaining the band more fans and critical
praise. The editor of Guelph University's thecannon.ca website, Craig
is also an outspoken activist and community supporter.
Passenger>
Passenger is Jim Slansky (guitar, vocals), Sam Cino (drums, vocals), and
Jesse Turton (bass, vocals). Passenger's music could be described as
"rhythm and blues fusion," with influences from the Grateful Dead and
Little Feat
to John Scofield and Bob Marley. Passenger and their groove-jazz incarnation,
"Chipotle," are one of the hardest-working bands in Guelph, playing over
200 dates a year across Ontario.
<Dave Teichroeb
Dave started performing in Guelph in 1987 and has released three solo albums
to great critical acclaim. His latest CD, "Canadian Whiskey," arrives
after three years of living and playing in Texas. Dave is the D in DROG,
an independent label co-founded with Lewis Melville which has released
over 70 recordings including the Rheostatics, Skydiggers, Chris Brown,
and Kate Fenner. He is now performing and recording with The Plaster
Cowboys, a folk-country incarnation of The Kramdens.
Tannis Slimmon>
Tannis is a songstress (singer/songwriter/player) who has spent many years
performing, recording and touring with bands such as The Bird Sisters
and Benji. In 2001 she released her first solo album, Oak Lake, a mix
of folk, rock, pop, and blues, expressed with the melodies and harmonies
she is known and loved for. Tannis' engaging music and warm personality
embody the elements that make the Guelph scene great.
<Jesse Stewart
Jesse is a percussionist, composer, improviser, visual artist, instrument
builder, student, and writer. As a musician, he works primarily in the
areas of jazz, new music, and free improvisation. He has performed with
many internationally acclaimed musicians and is one of the driving forces
of the Guelph Jazz Festival.
Jesse Turton>
Jesse
is an award-winning bassist, and has played professionally in jazz, blues,
rock, and R&B
bands in both Canada and the US - since the age of 15. His preferred
instruments are the upright acoustic bass and both fretted and fretless
electric bass.
He presently plays in Passenger, Chipotle and the Sam Turton Band.
< Sam Turton
Sam is a singer-songwriter with over thirty years experience as a blues/roots/slide
guitarist in Canada. The 2003 CD, "feel," highlights his personal and
political "Folk-Soul" songs. A tireless activist for emotional health
and social justice, Sam has set his musical sights on many targets, including
nuclear power and George Bush. A founder of G-PAC (Guelph Preservation
Action Committee), Sam is now zeroing in on the world's biggest corporation
- Wal-Mart.
Well Charged>
Well Charged was founded by Winston Cole, who grew up in Jamaica with the
likes of Burning Spear, Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh. Hand picked to introduce
Reggae music and culture to Canada for Expo, Winston settled in Canada.
Now in Guelph, Winston fronts Well Charged with Jake Janzen (bass), Ike
Barrett (guitar) Curaloz MD (keys), Corey Wood (drums) and a variety
of horn players and singers. The band has produced three CDs, the last
being
the 2002 release, "Rukkus."
