Brandon Isaak, aka Yukon Slim, brings a little of the latest award-nominated music magic to Oak Bay Friday night.
The bluesman is nominated for a for Big City, Back Country Blues B次元官网网址渁 cool little projectB次元官网网址� with Kenny Wayne and Tim Williams.
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The album came about after the three performed a Yukon blues fest and Isaak dragged the other two down to his Whitehorse studio.
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He hopes the audience shows ready to have a good time, leaving inhibitions at home.
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A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) write and perform original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. Their work is influenced by artists such as Lonnie Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Blind Willie Jonson, Charley Patton, HowlinB次元官网网址� Wolf, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Tom Waits, Memphis Minnie, and Django Reinhardt.
Brandon Isaak (Yukon Slim) and Blue Moon Marquee play a double bill Saturday, March 10 in the Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St.
Get a taste of the music at https://www.brandonisaak.ca.
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Tickets are $20-$25 available at Tickets available at Oak Bay Recreation Centre reception, IvyB次元官网网址檚 Bookshop, or www.beaconridgeproductions.com.
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