Band: The Good Robots Home: Chatham-Kent, Ontario Canada Year: 2019 Genre: Covers (Mostly rock) Year formed: 2018
Notes:The Good Robots is a cover project produced by Shawn Beaulieu, collaborating with local friends and musicians from around the world, on a rotating basis.
Band: Along Came A Spider Genre: Rock/Metal Year: 2019 Home: Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Chatham Connection: Jamie Miller (Lead Vocals), although from Chatham, has been making the trips to Cleveland Ohio for the past five years, to be the singer for the band. Jamie now lives in London Ontario.
Band Members: Jamie Miller – Lead Vocals Luke Fockler – Lead Guitar John Calo– Bass Tony Castillo – Drums Joel Sedlak – Keys/Programming
Notes: In 2019, the band made public three songs. 01. Galaxy Eyes 02. Remedy 03. I’m Not Okay (I Promise) (Cover Song)
Links: * Bands Youtube link here. * Band twitter link here. * Band facebook link here. “ “ “ “ “ “
Band: Dave Trinca Xperience (DTX) Home: Chatham-Kent Year: 2019 Genre: Cover band
Members: Dave Trinca – guitar & lead vocals Alysson Storey – violin & vocals Brian Cox – lead guitar Dave French – bass guitar & vocals Dan Davidson – drums & vocals
Special guest Nick Novosad (keyboard & vocals)
Notes: 2019 marks the15th annual Holiday Jam for Hunger which has involved the members over the years. The group only gets together a few times a year to perform, usually during the long summer & winter holidays, for fun. But the key ingredient is a casual fun jam with friends, with the intention to raise money for a good cause while doing it. Members are made up of musicians from many other local bands. “ “ “ “ “
Tracks: 01. Pursue 02. Turn My Eyes 03. The Darkness Doesn’t Scare Me 04. ‘Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus 05. You’re Near 06. Maps (Interlude) 07. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Notes: * ‘Pursue’ received a Juno nomination for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year.
If video does not appear above, watch the Video/Preview of all songs here.
Links
* Brooke’s website here.
* Brooke on Facebook here.
* Brooke on YouTube here.
* Brooke on Spotify here. “ “ “ “ “
In 2019, Brooklyn released two songs. 01. Break It Again 02. What Goes Around
Notes: * On Sept 23rd 2012, Brooklyn won YTV’s Next Star Contest which had over three Million voters across Canada. She released her first single and video “The Way I See You”. The song & video for ‘Lemon & Lime was also released. * Her YTV win gave her more than just an edge on the country scene – Brooklyn has enjoyed being able to host multiple “Movie Nights” on YTV, as well as guest starring on the network’s popular series “Life with Boys.” She has hosted YTV’s The Zone, and even interviewed future “The Next Star 6” hopefuls in Toronto.
* 2013 – Brooklyn released a four song EP entitled Storyteller. In March 2013, she recorded her second single, “ONE OF THESE DAYS”, at Sony/ ATV studios in Toronto with producer Rob Wells.
* 2015: Releases her song ‘Good Day‘.
* 2016: Brooklyn also released one song entitled ‘Sweet On Me’. Written by Brooklyn Roebuck and Annette Barkley.
*2018: In 2018, Brooklyn released three songs. 01. Things That I Don’t Miss, 02. Bad Seed, 03. Barn Burner.
All three songs can be found at iTunes here.
Links:
*‘What Goes Around’ on spotify here. * ‘Break It Again’ on spotify here. * Youtube link here. * Facebook link here. * Twitter link here. “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
Artist: Aaron Allen Genre: Country Music Home: Chatham Ontario Resides: London Ontario Canada.
In 2019, Aaron released two tracks,
‘Good Tattoo‘ & ‘Where Music Comes From‘.
Along with these official releases, he has been busy co-writing tracks with many other song writers in Nashville and abroad.
Notes: Aaron Allen (born August 1, 1981)
Debuting as a solo artist in mid 2000, Aaron created a buzz for himself amongst the country/folk and bluegrass scene in Southern Ontario with his first release (‘’Self Titled’’ 2006). In 2007 he released a record called ‘’Aaron Allen And The Small City Saints’’, which was his first offering as a full band, followed by the critically acclaimed ‘’A Place Called Hell’’ in 2009. He began touring as a solo artist, as well as with a band, and received national airplay, as well as appearing on shows such as JR Digg’s ‘’Man With A Van’’ (which he wrote the title track for). After touring extensively, he released another solo record called ‘’IV’’ in 2011, which was followed by the EP ‘’Small City Saints’’ in 2012. He really cut his teeth performing opening for such acts as Joel Plaskett, Thomas Rhett, Tim Hicks, The Sheepdogs, Dallas Smith, The Trews, Matt Mays, Tom Wilson, Aaron Pritchett, just to name a few.
In 2013 Aaron took a break from music to start a family, which inspired a boost of creativity, and in 2015 he released another critically acclaimed full length album ‘’Better Days’’.
The Small City Saints have seen numerous members over the years.
The band currently consists of Juno award winner Dan Broadbeck, Tara Dunphy (of The Rizzdales), Glen Gamble ‘’Archie’’ (formerly of Helix/The Joys), Corey Cameron and Simon Larrochette.
Discography * 2006 – Aaron Allen – Self Titled (11 songs) * 2007 – Aaron Allen & The Small City Saints – Self-Titled (12 songs) * 2009 – Aaron Allen – A place called hell (15 songs) * 2011 – Aaron Allen – IV (6 songs) * 2012 – Aaron Allen & The Small City Saints – Self-Titled (5 songs) * 2015 – Aaron Allen & the Small City Saints – Better days (10 songs)
Links: * website here. * facebook here. * Apple music link here.
Artist: The Universe Featuring Ray Genre: Art Rock Year: 2019 From: Blenheim Ont.
Notes: The Universe Featuring Ray is an indie-art-pop-rock creation by Ray Stern, a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter based in London, Ontario. *Nominated for “Fan Fave” & “Music Video of the Year” by The Forest City London Music Awards.
Released Songs * Cope (EP) – 2015 * Lucky Number – 2016 * My Superpower – 2018 *Give it Up – 2018. * Love U 2 Death – 2019
Past Projects:
The Peace Leeches – ROYGBIV – 2009
Links: * facebook link here. * youtube link here. * website link here. * Instagram link here.
* Live music venue with Top 40, Country, & Rock/Classic Rock acts.
* The Fortresss Tavern is the best sounding room in all of Chatham. They have live bands
every Friday and Saturday night. They also have solo acts every Thursday night.
*Fortresss Tavern is Wayne Caron’s dream come true. For a long time, he was fed up of the inconsistent availability of good live music and Chatham-Kent and he always said that one day he would open a bar to do something about it. Well, that day has finally come!
Some of the bands playing in 2018/2019.
80’s Gone Wild, Loveless, Mrs. Fox, Lucas Chaisson, Mark Chichkan, Continuum, John Atlee, Dusty D’Annunzio, Mouth Trap, J#Major, The Chasers, Retrospect, Those Guys, United Snakes, Moondog Howlers, SnakeBite, The Whaling Band, Guy Shields Trio, Dirt Road Jammers, Hurt N Merv, Soul Signatures, Paying Cash: The Johnny Cash Show, Blutonium, The Mixx, British Beat 66, Twang Bastards, Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain, Bombsquad, The Soulshakers, Contact Zero, Rendition, Superfly, United Snakes, The DAM Band, Jessika Rabbit, Whistler Creek, Johnson’s Creek, Practically Hip, Jeff Back,
Band: Mark My Word Year: 2019 Year Formed: 2018 Genre: Hard Rock Home: Chatham-Kent
Members: Andrew Bateman – Vocals, guitar Jason Andersen – Bass Ki Larsen – Drums
Notes: Mark My Word released two songs, ‘Jump the Shark‘ in 2018 & ‘Plastic #!&% Doll‘ in Jan 2019.
Jason & Ki have been playing together for years, previously with local metal band Nerve(1996-2009) & All Against(2011).
Links: * Facebook link here. * Bandcamp link here. “ “ “ “ “ “ “
Band:The D.A.M. Band Year: 2019 Year formed: 2016 Genre: Cover band (Country, Rock, Blues, Top 40 and more!) Home: Windsor, Chatham, Erieau
Notes:The D.A.M. Band is also known as The Debonairs & Mares.
Members: Dean Robert – Lead guitar and vocals Korry Rowland– Bass guitar. Rosaire Emery – Percussion Mary Anne Patterson – Vocals, keys, ukelele, and strap on synthesizer.
Places recently played:
Chatham: The Elephants Nest, Jazzbah,
Merlin Legion, Bayside Brewing Co., Molly And OJ’s Restaurant, Talbot Trail Place (Blenheim)
Dockside On the Cove (Tilbury).
Band:PHYZIKAL GRAFFITI Year:2019 Home:Chatham-Kent Genre:Classic Rock Covers. Formed: Nov. 2016.
Band Members: Mitchell Robinson – Guitar Mitchell Doxtater – Bass, vocals. Kevin Slater – Lead Vocals / Keys Dwayne Foulon – Drums
Notes: * Bringing to you covers of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Lynyrd Skynyrd and so much more…It’s a 60’s, 70’s and some 80’s Rock N Roll extravaganza!!! * Performed at USB, The Elephant’s Nest, Frendz, & the Jazzbah.
Artist:Jacklyn Wills Year: 2019 Home:Chatham-Kent (Dresden) Genre: Country
Notes: * 18-year-old Jacklyn Wills strives for her dream of furthering her future through entertaining. * 2016: Recorded a three song demo ep that has helped her gain air play from local radio stations 99.1 CKXS and 92.9 CFCO. * Throughout her high school years, Jacklyn performed with one of Sarnia’s top young classic rock bands, known as “Round House”. * Performs both covers & originals. *Photo By: Captured Moments Photography
Contact:
BOOKING & GENERAL INQUIRIES
jacklynwills@hotmail.com | 226-626-4863
Website Links: * Home page here. * Facebook link here. * Instagram link here. * Youtube link here. “ “ “ “ “ “ “
Band:Wolfe Jazz Band From:Chatham-Kent, Ontario Genre: Jazz (Covers) Year:2019 Formed: Circa 2017
Members: Mark Wolfe – Drums Robert Wilson – Bass Dan Lankhoff – Piano Doug Banwell – Wind instruments, flute & sax Julie Ross – Vocals, additional percussion/instruments/
Band: Lee Resistant & The Lost Release:Thirteen Years Gone By... Year:2019 (April) Genre: Punk Rock Band Formed: 2018 Home: Chatham-Kent Ontario, Canada
Band: Lee – Guitar / Vocals Jake – Guitar Brian– Bass / B.Vox Alex – Drums / B.Vox
Tracks: 01 Least Resistant 02 For The Few 03 Wishlist 04 Where Would You Run?
Notes:
“Playing a bunch of songs from my back catalog live with the new band is a blast, so we decided to re-record a few of them. A couple of them never got much of an airing back in the day, so it’s fun to put them out there for people to listen to again!” – LR
Watch the CD Preview Video Below.
* If video does not appear, click to watch it here.
Links: * Facebook here. * Instagram here. * Download/Preview this release at bandcamp here: * Youtube link here. “ “ “ “ “
Notes:Along with performing originals, the Sterling Blues Band is also known for playing venues, with a full night of covers to satisfy any blues fan, anywhere, under any situation.
Members:
Kimberly Sterling – vocals
Aug Polowick – guitar
Tom Trembley – drums John Gardiner – bass
Tracks:
01 Too Early To Drink
02 Me & Janice
03 Say What You Mean
04 My Daddy Sang the Blues
05 When It’s Over
06 Have A Drink With Me
07 Rainin’
08 Blues IN Texas
09 Fool’s Gold
10 I’m The Reason Why You Drink 11 Someday You’ll Have To Pay
Artist: Sterling Release:Sterling Year: 2019 Genre: Metal From:Chatham Ontario Resides: London Ontario
Notes:This is J-rad Sterling’s first solo release. He Stepped out from behind the drum kit and did everything himself. These home recordings were recorded in 2015.
Tracks: 1. As We Weather Away 2. Otis 3. To the Shadows 4. The End Is Here 5. I’ll Never Let You Go 6. Because of You 7. D.S.S. 8. Krampus 9. Broken Heart 10. Rearrange for the Worst
Links: * Facebook here. * Download at CDBaby here. * Spotify link here. * Play on Tidal here. “ “ “ “ “
Notes: Jen & Jordan, who make up ‘Two From Tuesday‘, are known as PolyJAMorous when they add the keyboard player, making them a threesome. Currently performing at Frendz & the Jazzbah in Chatham.
Nick is also a member of the local funk based cover band Superfly.
Jordan & Jennifer are also involved in Two For Tuesday, Bad Harvey, & original blues based band ‘Old Town Soul’.
Chatham Connection:Chatham resident Brian McDonnell (Dirty Weapons, United Snakes & Beggar’s Opera) is the bass player.
Members
Mark Chichkan – Vocals & Guitar
Brian McDonnell – Vocals & Bass Guitar
Phil Charrette – Vocals & Drums
Tony Calabrese – Keyboards
Notes: Bombsquad formed 16 years ago, with no member changes since. They perform often at area casinos and festivals on both sides of the border (Windsor/Detroit). Disco, funk, soul, motown , rock & roll, country, are all in their music mix.mix
Band: Full Frontal Genre: Rock/Hard Rock covers. Year: 2019 Year formed: 2009 (2007 before this line-up) Home:Chatham-Kent Ontario
Members: Myke Oz. Parent – Lead Vox, Rhythm Guitar Rob Cowan – Lead guitar, backing vox Don Brissette – Bass, backing vox J-Rad Sterling – Drums, samples, backing vox
Currently performed at: Bikefest CK 2018 (Chatham), Old East Bar (London), SkipFest (Tilbury), The CBD (Wallaceburg), Retrofest (Chatham), & The Elephant’s Nest in Chatham.
Links: * facebook link here. * Website link here. “ “ “ “ “ “
Duo: The Shake Band Year: 2019 Formed: 2004 Genre: Variety of covers. Home: Chatham Ontario
Members: Chuck FitzGerald– Guitar Christina – Vocals
Notes:The duo has recently performed at Lily’s (Windsor), Jazzbah (Chatham), Rivers Edge (Windsor), The Garage (Merlin), Central Tavern (Pain Court), Early Acres Estate Winery (Chatham) & Frendz in Chatham.
Links: *facebook link here. * Website link here. “ “ “ “
Duo: Toast & Jam Home: Chatham Ontario Canada Genre: Cover duo of popular music Formed:2003
Members: Michael Uher – Vocals, guitar Mark Slater – Percussion, vocals, guitar
Notes: Mike grew up in Blenheim and Mark grew up in Chatham, but was born in Leeds England.
The duo is highly active and in demand for many high profile events.
Notes: Jordan also fronts his original band Old Town Soul, along with a cover band named ‘Bad Harvey’, and a few other cover projects including Polyjamous, with Jen.
The band can commonly be seen @ Frendz, Blazing BBQ, The Elephant’s Nest, Rock Bottom (Windsor), & Two Amigos (Sarnia),
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