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POWDER BLUES BAND IN CONCERT:

Canadian jazz and blues outfit Powder Blues Band has been electrifying audiences with their unique fusion sound for more than three decades. Eclectic hits like "Doin' It Right" and "Thirsty Ears" combine rock and pop influences with the group's traditional roots, resulting in a genre-spanning blend that appeals to music lovers of all ages. At Powder Blues Band's can't-miss live shows frontman Tom Levin performs with a youthful vigor that's contagious, charming fans with his infectious energy while the band gets concertgoers dancing with their toe-tapping tunes.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Powder Blues Band was formed in Vancouver in 1978 by Tom Levin, who had previously fronted Canadian rock outfit Prism. Born and raised in Illinois, Levin sought to create a new group that would use Chicago-style blues as its foundation. With this vision in place, he enlisted the help of his brother, bassist Jack Levin, also adding keyboardist Willie MacCalder to the group's core lineup. Sax and horn players soon followed, and before long the band was a live staple of the music scene in Vancouver's Gastown district. In 1980 the group financed and produced their debut album Uncut. Despite lacking any major label promotional muscle, the record racked up major radio play and the group quickly gained popularity. In 1981 they won the Juno Award for Most Promising Group of the year, an honor that helped propel Uncut to double platinum status in Canada. They followed up the smash debut with their platinum-selling 1981 sophomore album Thirsty Ears. Since then they've released 12 studio albums including 1990's First Decade, a greatest hits compilation that was certified gold. The band is known for their extensive touring -- one year they even played more than 300 shows. They've joined many icons on stage, including: The Who, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, ZZ Top, James Brown, and Willie Dixon. Powder Blues Band continues its long run of spectacular live shows in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, stunning crowds with their truly unforgettable sets.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Powder blues

    by shell on 2019-06-19Clarke Theatre Foundation - Mission

    This was a fantastic concert. Clarke theatre is very personable and great acoustics.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great energy!

    by D. K. on 2019-06-19Clarke Theatre Foundation - Mission

    The show started with Harpdog Brown and was a perfect fit opening for The Powder Blues. Tom Lavin is still full of energy, charming and he can still belt out the tunes. A great show!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Knee tapping night

    by Brenda on 2019-06-19Clarke Theatre Foundation - Mission

    I loved the concert! It is obvious these guys are pros! Couldn’t stop from tapping my toes or dancing in my seat! I loved how the lead singer came out sat down on the stage and spoke to the audience. My only negative was I wish he spoke into his mic as there were times he was telling a story and didn’t use his mic and we sitting off to the side didn’t hear it all! What I did hear were great stories and experiences with some of the great blues players in history! Awesome life, he learned from the best!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fabulous

    by Snoocks on 2013-03-04The Pyramid Cabaret - Winnipeg

    The opening band, Blue Noise, was really entertaining. In particular, the sax player Dino was outstanding. Powder Blues were so good. The music just rolled out of them and it was obvious that they still love what they do. could have listened to them all night. Would definitely pay to see them again.