Bands & DJ's BIOS
Ginger St James (ON)
Born to entertain, Ginger St. James’ song-writing and voice are as powerful as they are poignant. Powerful in a way where it’s hard to believe such a voice comes from a five-foot frame. Poignant in a way that the music and the message rings true through the test of time. Her repertoire blends country, rockabilly and blues with a sultry voice and commanding stage presence. Ginger St James brings a combination of high energy and incredible sweetness to the stage that is beyond comparison. You won't be able to resist falling in love.
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Surf rock psychedelic exotica from Montreal Canada.
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Jack de Keyzer (ON)
Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles , de Keyzer has been hitting the road , air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards, de Keyzer delivers the goods wherever, whenever he performs. Playing over 100 shows a year, de Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, London England’s blues rock, Detroit’s Motown, Muscle Shoals deep soul, Memphis’ rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz . De Keyzer knows first hand as he has played with many first generation pioneers of these sounds and styles, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Etta James, King Biscuit Boy and Ronnie Hawkins to name a few
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Jittery Jack & Miss Amy Griffin (USA)
Jittery Jack has been on the Rockin’ Scene since the 90’s with his musical partner Amy Griffin on Guitar. From their days together in the Raging Teens, they have traveled the world and performed at the premiere Rockabilly festivals like Viva Las Vegas and the Rockabilly Rave. Their newest platter, “Tonight’s the Night” was released in December 2023. Combining elements of Roots Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country music, the latest release offers 13 original songs guaranteed to get you out on the dance floor!
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Mark Malibu & The Wasagas (ON)
We are Canada's original Surf Punk Instrumentalists. We existed from 1979 to 1982. We were 16 years old. We played with many new-wave and punk bands confusing audiences everywhere.
We reunited in 2014 for several shows with all original members. That’s 32 years later! The future promises to be interesting for us Wasagas with lots of new music and shows being offered. Surfs Up again!
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The Allez Cats are a Rock and Roll band from Ottawa, Ontario that plays a variety of classic and modern rock and pop standards in a Rockabilly style.
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The Carnivals (USA)
The Carnivals are a 5 piece combo that combine a unique blend of 50’s inspired R&B with a New Orleans flair. Hailing from Gloucester Massachusetts, their debut album, “Fiesta Time” will be released in spring of 2024. Best described as a fun time party band, the song “Greasy Pole” tells the tale of a 100 plus year competition where the contestants walk the length of a horizontal telephone pole coated in grease, 20 feet over the harbor to capture a flag and achieve hero status on the streets of Gloucester.
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The Kingmakers are Ottawa's premier rockabilly, swing and jump blues combo, fusing a variety of styles and pulling out all the stops to put on an amazing live show that appeals to all ages, just like the early pioneers of rock and roll.
They've recorded at SUN Studio in Memphis, Hi-Style in Chicago and Cowboy Jack Clement's studio in Nashville, with guests such as The Jordanaires, JM Van Eaton and Alex Hall. Their music has also been featured on over 200 television programs from Vampire Diaries to Dance Moms, American Pickers to Pawn Stars.
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The Shakedown Combo (NS)
The Shakedown Combo perform with the attitude that Rockabilly can be modern and contemporary, not simply a sound from past decades revived by cover bands whenever retro becomes fashionable.
The Shakedown Combo's line-up consists of two girls (Gill on vocals and Kim on upright bass) and one Guy (Davey Lee on guitar) who together blast out Red Hot Bass Slappin' Beat Whackin' Rockabilly Twang!
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When we started our journey as a musical entity in Chicago the autumn of 1991 (Yes THAT long ago) we were in our very early 20s and were in it for kicks, to play some gigs, travel, meet people, have some drinks, be creative, make music, and have some laughs and contribute to a DIY music scene and take our influences and filter them through a rockabilly format. We wanted leave some tracks in the sand and we've done that and vow to continue to do that until we are no longer capable. Our reason for forming wasn't to "get famous” and it's safe to say that after 32 years we have so far safely avoided that pitfall! Phew. Luckily we also didn't start this band to get rich and that also is a good thing because the wealth we have acquired is not financial. So here we are…How did we get here?
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Our DJ's
DJ Atomik
Originally from the UK and after living in Toronto for many years, DJ Atomik is a recent Brockville transplant. He can be found bringing the sounds of Rockabilly, Surf, and Soul to local venues and events.
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​DJ Lucky Luc
Making you shake your moneymaker!
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