ABOUT US
The all-star, award-winning members of this group have backed up *dozens of Canadian and International artists* and have toured all over the world and have played at major concert halls (including Massey Hall and Carnegie Hall) and major festivals (Jazz, Folk and Blues) all over Canada and Europe.
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Margaret Stowe (guitars/bandleader) “Guitarist Margaret Stowe is a constant delight”. Exclaim! Magazine. She maintains an international career and has recorded and performed with a host of Canadian/International artists.
"Stowe's departure point is jazz, but her style ranges from folk to blues to world beats, propelled by her trademark high energy and eclectic tastes." Prague Post. She received the CIUT-FM (Toronto) Porcupine Lenny Breau award (the ultimate musicianship award) 2009. She is listed in the Canadian Encyclopedia of Music under “guitarists of note”. Read more about Margaret Stowe at: http://news.margaretstowe.com or www.margaretstowe.com
"Stowe's departure point is jazz, but her style ranges from folk to blues to world beats, propelled by her trademark high energy and eclectic tastes." Prague Post. She received the CIUT-FM (Toronto) Porcupine Lenny Breau award (the ultimate musicianship award) 2009. She is listed in the Canadian Encyclopedia of Music under “guitarists of note”. Read more about Margaret Stowe at: http://news.margaretstowe.com or www.margaretstowe.com
Colleen Allen (saxes) makes her magic on alto, tenor and soprano sax, as well as the flute clarinet and accordion and is known for her improvisational skill and stage presence as well as her keen ear to collaboration with her fellow musicians. She is one of the most in-demand sax players on the Canadian scene. Known for her skill and presence on stage, she is currently a member of Molly Johnson's band and has performed with a diverse array of artists such as Anne Murray, Holly Cole, Shirley Eikhard, Rita MacNeil,Gino Vanelli, John McDermott, Ani DiFranco and Cirque de Soleil. All about Colleen at www.colleenallen.com
Carrie Chesnutt (sax/flute/vocal) is a multi-facet musician, singer, sax player, flautist and cabaret diva and is a favorite of audiences everywhere This Showgirl Must Go On!! Experience Carrie Chesnutt:www.carriechesnutt.com
Stacie McGregor (piano, keyboards) is an accomplished and award-winning composer/pianist, busy sideperson and self-proclaimed “jazz-head” who is equally at home in blues and world music styles. “She demonstrates a technical mastery of the 88 keys”- eJazzNews.com.www.staciemcgregor.com
Brandi Disterheft (acoustic bass) is known for her fiery bass playing and charismatic stage presence. A Juno award-winning (for her debut CD) jazz superstar, her style ranges from swing to cool jazz to Brazilian pop and beyond. She is currently living, studying and playing in New York City. The world of Brandi –www.brandidisterheft.com
Michelle Josef (drums/percussion) is the drummer to the stars…and the moon and the planets. Performed and recorded with Etta James, Taj Mahal, Amos Garrett and Geoff Muldaur, Long John Baldry, Sylvia Tyson, Colleen Peterson, Ellen McIlwaine, Dr. John, John Sebastian, Leroy Sibbles, Ken Whiteley, Blind John Davis, Otis Rush, Wild Strawberries, Shakura S'Aida, Bazil Donovan (Blue Rodeo), Ember Swift. The list goes on forever. She is also the drummer behind the David Wilcox hits -"Hot Hot Poppa", That Hypnotizin' Boogie" and other hit records. Having covered all of that, Michelle brings her unique sense of humour and well-seasoned drumming skills into every performing situation. The universe of Michelle Josef:www.myspace.com/michellejosef
