The Women's BLUES FUSE

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The BLUES FUSE

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT/FESTIVAL/TOURING ACT

TORONTO CANADA

About the Women's BLUES FUSE Show

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The Women's BLUES FUSE
"The girls come out to play" with a stellar lineup
FESTIVALS CONCERTS CLUBS
CANADA EUROPE ASIA - INTERNATIONAL TOURING ACT
(Toronto-based Canada's finest)
6-piece (2 horn) band with guest vocalists

1) Backup band for tours/shows/festival concerts

2) Stand-alone show with hand-picked roster of guests
* Download 1-page Presskit *
Watch our videos

THE ALL-STAR BLUES FUSE BAND IS:
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Margaret Stowe, guitars/leader/banjo

Colleen Allen, saxes/accordion/vocals

Carrie Chesnutt, sax/flute/vocals

Stacie McGregor, piano/keysboards

Brandi Disterheft, bass

Michelle Josef, drums/percussion

THE BLUES FUSE SHOW: When you combine a top notch all-star group of women, all recording artists in their own right and seasoned in performing and backing up a host of Canadian and International stars, with a wonderful all-star eclectic group of frontpersonas something new is bound to happen! That’s a mouthful. Get an earful - share in this unique and creative “fuse” experience.

blues/r&b-based (jazz/swing and folk/world/roots too), embraces multi-genres.

“The blues is in everything and everything is in the blues”. Willie Dixon
"The blues is the roots and the rest is the fruits" - Willie Dixon
"You gonna reap just what you sow" - Alberta Hunter et al

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Ready to tour
Contact/Bookings

Email: info@thebluesfuse.com

Official Website:www.thebluesfuse.com

Selection of Videos

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SCROLL DOWN FOR A SELECTION OF VIDEOS
LIVE at Hugh's Room - Toronto's premiere concert venue.

BLUES - Wild Women Don't Get The Blues

Canadian superstar Lorraine Segato with the
fabulous Women's BLUES FUSE band with killer organ solo by Stacie McGregor

SWING - Sugar Street

Chanteuse Sonya Côté with the Women's BLUES FUSE band

TORCH - EN FRANCAIS - Cry Me A River

Chanteuse Sonya Côté with the Women's BLUES FUSE band

SINGER/SONGWRITER/ROOTS - Paul Reddick (excerpts)

ROOTS/REGGAE - Spiritual Healing. Lorraine Segato and BAND FINALE
with Madagasgar Slim, Paul Reddick and Sonya Côté

SAX! - Colleen Allen

BLUE FUSE LIVE Colleen Allen from M S on Vimeo.

Rhythm & Blues - R&B Carrie Chesnutt Can't Turn You Loose (part)

BASS SOLO - Brandi Disterheft with the BLUES FUSE band.

Contact

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BOOK THE BLUES FUSE SHOW
Canadian/International Bookings

Email: info@thebluesfuse.com

Official Website: www.thebluesfuse.com

Thanks for contacting us!

About the ALL-STAR BLUES FUSE Band

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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

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

Where we're playing

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The BLUES FUSE at Hugh's Room

Thurs Feb 4, 2010 Hugh's Room Toronto

With Guests: Sonya Cote, Paul Reddick, Lorraine Segato, Madagascar Slim

Tickets: $20/$22.50

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BLUES FUSE NEWS

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BLUES FUSE NEWS

Posted March, 13, 2010
"You got to reap just what you sow"
Alberta Hunter

Hello friends and fans,
The Women's BLUES FUSE show is currently looking for 2010-11 concert, tour and festival engagements. We play all kinds of festivals including jazz festivals, blues festivals and folk festivals. We are currently pursuing European and Asian touring options as well as agent and management options. If you are interested in booking the BLUES FUSE show, or would like to discuss some options, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

In the meantime, all of the band members are busy being some of Canada's most sought after artists and accompanists. Catch up with our activities on facebook, myspace or our websites.

Have a great day!
The BLUES FUSE gang.

"You got to reap just what you sow" Alberta Hunter