Side One
1. Lee Cremo: Cock of the North – 1975 *
2. McDonald & Giles: Tomorrow’s People / The Children of Today – 1971
3. Mirth: Childhood’s End – 1977 *
4. Paul Edward Royes: Child of the Sun – 2019 *
5. Ed Bickert: I’ll Follow The Sun – 1979 *
6. The Kidds: Children In Love – 1967 *
7. The Misunderstood: Children of the Sun – 1966
8. Drew Gonsalves: Watch Your Children As They Sleep – Live on CIUT – 2013 *
9. The Beatles: Little Child – 1963
10. Joni Mitchell: Song To Aging Children Come – 1969
11. Freddy Gardner: I Only Have Eyes For You – 1960
12. TNT: Fantasy Child – 1977 *
13. The Seeds: March of the Flower Children – 1967
14. Horn: Johnny Guitar Plays Children’s Music – 1972 *
15. Spirit: Space Child – 1969
16. Brian Hebert” Sassy’s Jig – 2000 *
17. Ruta: Buvo Gera Gaspadine - 1965
18. The Lithuanian State Ensemble: Lietuva Brangi – circa 1960
The Bee Side: It’s D Day
19. Ed Dolan et ses Fantaistists: Raunchy – 1971 *
20. The Druids of Stonehenge: Signed D.C. – 1968
21. The Dead Boys: Sonic Reducer – 1977
22. Tommy Duchesne et ses Chevaliers: Breakdown de Beauceville – 1962 *
23. Bruce Daigrepoint: Laissez Moi Tranquille – 1989
24. The Dagenais Family: Whelan’s Breakdown – 1987 *
25. The Diodes: Shapes of Things To Come – 1977 *
26. Cat Stevens: Where Do The Children Play? - 1970
27. Champion Jack Dupree: Junker Blues – 1941
28. Wes Dakus and Club 93 Rebels: Pink Canary – 1959 *
29. Dennis Day & Chricktone Players: Logging North Dakota – 1959
30. Doris Day: Moonglow – 1968
31. Dixitech Seven: Mountain Railroad – 1974 *
32. Clayton Denwood: Angel On Royal Street – 2021 *
33. Theresa Doyle: Factory Girl – 1987 *
34. Digging Roots: Wake Up And Rise – Live at CIUT – 2006 *
35. Stu Davis: The Jeebi – 1958 *
36. John Dickie: Mississippi Queen – 1987 *
37. Jimmy ‘Trump’ Davidson: Ballin’ The Jack – 1960 *
CanCon = 55%
Side One
1. Lee Cremo: Cock of the North
(Trad)
Lee Cremo & The Eastern Variation: Audat Records 477-9010
Eskasoni, Cape Breton Island NS
Lee Cremo: fiddle
Gabriel Sylibay: bass
Wilfred Paul: lead guitar
Joseph MacMullen: piano
Peter Stevens: drums
James Poulette: rhythm guitar
Produced by Dr. A Feeney, 1972
Recorded by Mas Kikuta at Audio Atlantic, Halifax NS
Lee Cremo
b. Barra Head, Nova Scotia 30 Dec 1938 / d. 10 Oct 1999 Eskasoni, NS (60)
2. McDonald & Giles: Tomorrow’s People / Children Of Today
(Michael Giles)
McDonald & Giles: Cotillion Records SD 9042
London UK
Ian McDonald: guitar, piano, organ, saxes, flute, clarinet, zither, vocals
Michael Giles: drums, percussion, vocals
Peter Giles: bass
Produced by Ian McDonald and Michael Giles for EG Records, 1971
Recorded Island Studios, May June 1970
Brothers Michael & Peter Giles were the original rhythm section for King Crimson. In fact, they were the pre-Crimson members of ‘Giles, Giles and Fripp’. It was in GG&F that the Giles brothers were introduced to Ian McDonald who became an original member of the fledgling King Crimson along with Michael Giles and Greg Lake. After leaving King Crimson, McDonald & Giles produced this one adventurist album. Michael Giles' drum solo in "Tomorrow's People – The Children of Today" has been sampled by a number of rap and hip-hop artists, most notably the Beastie Boys, on the track "Body Movin'" from the album Hello Nasty. The song was de-dicated to Tina and Mandy, Michael Giles’ children.
3. Mirth: Childhood’s End
(Allison Reynolds)
First Borne: Depah Records FBM1
Ottawa ON
Alison Reynolds: lead vocal, guitar
Pat Watson: piano
Jerome James: drums
David Woodhead: bass
David James: synths
Ed Stevens: fiddle
Produced by David James Bowen & Gary J Hayes, 1977
Recorded by Bob Lanois at Grant Ave. Studios, Hamilton ON
4. Paul Edward Royes: Child Of The Sun
(PE Royes)
Child Of The Sun: Message To Love PER001
Toronto ON
Paul Edward Royes: guitars, bass
Phil Naro: vocals
Jim Neilson: bass
Alexander Tukatsch: drums
Produced by Paul Edward Royes, 2019
Recorded at Message To Love Studios, Toronto
Mixed by Clifton David Broadbridge at El Mocambo Productions
Mastered by Joao Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering, Toronto
A survivor of the Toronto music scene for many years, this was the first time Royes recorded or appeared on an album.
5. Ed Bickert: I’ll Follow The Sun
(Lennon / McCartney)
I Like To Recognize the Tune: Canadian Talent Library / Pickwick PC 44012
Hochfeld, Manitoba
Ed Bickert: guitars
Gary Williams: keys
Don Thompson: bass violin, vibes, piano
Terry Clark: drums
Marty Morell: percussion
Memo Acevedo: percussion
Produced by Mal Thompson, Rick Wilkins and Don Thompson, 1979
Recorded by David Green at Nimbus 9 and Soundstage Studios, Toronto
Mastered by George Graves at JAMF
6. The Kidds: Children In Love
(Hank Zablocki)
45 single bw You Were Wrong: Nestor Records JN-0100
St. Catherines ON
Roy Dickinson: vocal
Mark Campbell: lead guitar
Wayne Lawryk: bass
Henry Zablocki: guitar
Glen Grotto: drums
Produced by Sandy Gardiner, 1967
Recorded by Ivan and Phil Bradley
The original line-up consisted of young members of The British Modbeats's road crew, who Fraser Loveman, their vocalist, would refer to as kids. When they decided to form their own band, they called themselves The Kidds. The Kidds got toether circa spring 1965 and lasted until June 1969.
Producer, Sandy Gardiner, was an Ottawa journalist who was quoted on the front cover of Beatlemania With The Beatles, only released in Canada in November, 1963.
7. The Misunderstood: Children of the Sun
(Tony Hill / Rick Brown)
Before The Dream Faded: Fontana Records
Riverside CA
Rick Brown: vocal
Tony Hill: guitar, bg vocal
Rick Moe: drums
George Phelps: lead guitar
Glenn Ross Campbell: steel
Greg Treadway: guitar, keys
Steve Whiting: bass
Produced by Dick Leahy, 1969
Recorded at Philips Studio, London 1966
Another band that remained misunderstood! Formed in Riverside California in 1963, they gravitated towards the blues end of the rock scene, playing songs by The Stones and the Animals. Later they emulated The Yardbirds style. Not getting anywhere, the band moved to the UK in 1966 to find an audience who would appreciate their talents. Meanwhile, they were sought after by the US draft board and disbanded in 1967. They became one of legendary British dj John Peel’s favourite bands of all time! In fact, he promoted their music throughout his radio career. “If I had to list the ten greatest performances I’ve seen im my life, one would be the Misunderstood at Pandora’s Box, Hollywood, 1966. My god, they were a great band!”
8. Drew Gonsalves: Watch Your Children As They Sleep
(Drew Gonsalves)
Performed live at CIUT on Back To The Sugar Camp
Toronto
Drew Gonsalves: guitar, vocal
Produced by Steve Fruitman, 2013
Recorded Live on Air at CIUT April 17, 2013
9. The Beatles: Little Child
(Lennon / McCartney)
Beatlemania with The Beatles: Capitol Records of Canada T 6051
Liverpool
John Lennon – vocal, rhythm guitar, harmonica
Paul McCartney – vocal, piano, bass
George Harrison – lead guitar
Ringo Starr – drums, additional drums
Produced by George Martin, 1963
The Beatles and Tony Sheridan put out Nobody’s Child in 1962
10. Joni Mitchell: Songs To Aging Children Come
(Joni Mitchell)
Clouds: Reprise Records 6341
Fort MacLeod AB
Joni Mitchell – composer, cover art, guitar, keyboards, producer, vocals
Stephen Stills – bass, guitar
Produced by Joni Mitchell, Paul A. Rothchild, 1969
Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood CA by Henry Louie
11. Freddy Gardner: I Only Have Eyes For You
(Dubin / Warren)
The Unforgettable: Capitol 6000 Series – T-6000
London UK
Peter Yorke & His Concert Orchestra
Produced by Paul White, 1960
Originally recorded & released on 78 in 1948
Fred Gardner
b. 23 December 1910 London / d. 26 July 1950 (39)
Known as the worlds sweetest saxophonist, he began playing as far back as 1925 & by 1933 was talk of London town. He began his career playing in Ray Noble’s band. He was at home on any kind of sax and clarinet and developed into a first class session player.
He formed the semi-professional New Colorado Band in 1928, and a year later entered the band in a contest at Chelsea Town Hall, and they won. Gardner's 78 rpm recording of "I Only Have Eyes for You" was recorded on 29 April 1948 two years before his death.
Note: this was the first album put together by Paul White for Capitol Records of Canada’s new 6000 series of special releases. White tracked down records that weren’t being released in Canada for all kinds of reasons, mostly distribution, and these were all part of the 6000 series. Even the Beatles had special album releases on this series as well as the 72000 series for singles.
12. TNT: Fantasy Child
(Denis Parker)
TNT: Quay CS 7801
Stephenville, NL
Elaine Kilpatrick, vocals
Neil Bishop, guitar
Ted MacNeil, drums
Denis Parker, guitar
Claude Caines, bass
Brian Murphy, keys
Produced by Neil Bishop & Claude Caines, 1977
Recorded at Clode Sound, Stephenville
13. The Seeds: March of the Flower Children
(Saxon / Hooper)
The Future: GNP Crescendo GNP 2038
Los Angeles
Rick Andridge: drums
Jan Savage: guitar, vocals
Sky Saxon: lead vocals
Daryl Hooper: keys, sitar, vocals
Harvey Sharpe: bass
Produced by Marcus Tybailt, 1967
Recorded by Doc Siegal at Gold Star Studios, Hollywood CA Nov 1966 - June 1967
“Every cliché about early psychedelic rock poetry, for good or bad, starts here.”
“March Of The Flower Children” seems to be a report from among the new day-glo hippies and their weird new carnival. Colors, dragons, castles, clowns, and a call to arms that underscores a generation gap ten thousand miles wide
14. Horn: Vibrations – Johnny Guitar Plays Childrens Music
(Gary Hynes / Les Clackett / Pierre Martin)
On The Peoples Side: Special Records (GRT) 9230-1028
Toronto ON
Les Clackett, vocals
Bruce Burron, guitar
Gary Hynes, guitar
Alan Duffy, bass
David deLaunay, keys
Wayne Jackson, trumpet
Billy Bryans, drums
Produced by Alan Duffy, Billy Bryans and Horn, 1972
Recorded and mixed by Brock Fricker at Thunder Sound Studios, Toronto
15. Spirit: Space Child
(Randy California)
Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus: Epic 30267
Los Angeles, CA
Randy California: guitar
Jim Locke, keys
Mark Andes, bass
Ed Cassidy, drums
Jay Ferguson: keys
Produced by David Briggs, 1970
Mastering by Vic Anesini
16. Brian Hebert: Sassy’s Jig
(B Hebert)
The Timber Train Collection: Shaggy Mane Music SMCD 9907
Pembroke ON / Shady Nook, ON
Brian Hebert: fiddle
Al Brisco – steel
Tim Hermitte –
Dean Lavoy –
Vito Rezza – drums
Produced by Brian Hebert & Peter ‘SAB’ Sabourin, circa 2000
Recorded by Ken Hull, North Bay
Vintage Voices with Laura Gillis
This week’s guest DJ is Herta
17. Ruta: Buvo Gera Gaspadine
(Trad)
Sing Along In Lithuanian
Lithuania
Produced 1965
18. Valstybinis dainų ir šokių ansamblis (The Lithuanian State Ensemble): Lietuva Brangi
(Juozas Naujalis / Jonas Mačiulis Maironis)
Produced circa 1960
The Bee Side: It’s D Day
19. Ed Dolan et ses Fantaisistes: Raunchy
(Bill Justis / Sidney Manker)
Cours De Danse: TC Maximum – TCM 988
Montreal Quebec
Ed Dolan: sax
Mario Dolan: sax
Maurice Pinard: bass
Claude Therrian: drums
Serge Moreau: piano
Produced by Franco Disque, 1971
Recorded by Michel Éthier at Studio Andre Perry Ltd in Montreal
The song was released as a single in September 23, 1957 by Bill Justis, one of first to use the twangy lead guitar effect. In 1958 a then fourteen-year-old George Harrison performed the song to John Lennon and Paul McCartney on the top deck of a bus, and was so note-perfect Lennon decided to let him into his band, the Quarrymen. Faintaisistes basically means ‘The Whimsicals’. They were based in Montreal and released two albums of instrumentals.
20. The Druids of Stonehenge: Signed D.C.
(Arthur Lee)
Creation: Uni Records 3004
NYC
Dave Budge (lead vocals)
Carl J. Hauser, M.D. FACS. (guitar)
Billy Tracy (guitar)
Tom Workman (bass)
Steve Tindall (drums)
Elliot Randall (guitar)
Produced 1968
One of the albums I bought strictly because of the cover. I had no idea what these guys would sound like so I invested $3.50 to find out. These guys formed as The Druids in NYC in 1965. They played the club scene and had a good following. In 1967 they decided to make the pilgrimage to California where they got more into phsychadelic sounds. There, they signed to Uni Records (Universal) and recorded their only album, Creation, and changing their name to The Druids of Stonehenge. The following year they were toast.
21. Dead Boys: Sonic Reducer
(Bators / Chrome / Zero / Blitz / Magnum / Thomas)
Young Loud and Snotty: Sire Records 9147-6038
Cleveland OH
Stiv Bators: lead vocal
Cheetah Chrome: lead guitar
Jimmy Zero: rhythm guitar
Jeff Magnum: bass
Johnny Blitz: drums
Produced by Genya Ravan, 1977
Recorded by Dave Wittman at Electric Lady, NYC
Mixed by Harvey Goldberg and Jim Galante
Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NYC
Coming together in 1975, The Dead Boys band was among the first wave of punk, and regarded by many as one of the rowdiest and most violent groups of that era. They’ve released two studio albums, Young Loud and Snotty, and We Have Come for Your Children.
22. Tommy Duchesne et ses Chevaliers: Reel de Beauceville
(trad)
Le Bon Vieux Temps: Disques Carnival – C-446
Val-Jalbert QC
Produced circa 1960
Tommy Duchesne
b. Val-Jalbert in Lac-Saint-Jean, May 8, 1909 / d. Montreal April 5, 1986 (74)
In 1935 he formed the group Les Chevaliers du folklore with the fiddler Albert Allard and the guitarist Tony Ouellette. Reel de Beauceville probably recorded in 1930s
23. Bruce Daigrepont: Laissez Moi Tranquille (Leave Me Alone)
(B Daigrepont)
Coeur des Cajuns: Rounder Records 6026
Metairie LA
Bruce Daigrepont: vocal, accordion, guitar, triangle, washboard
Waylon Thibodeaux: fiddle, vocals
Scott Goudeau: bass, harmony vocal
Kenny Blevins: drums
Gina Forsythe: harmony fiddle
Sharon Leger: bg vocal
Produced by Bruce Daigrepont 1989
Recorded by Scott Godeau at ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans LA
Bruce Daigrepont
b. July 11, 1958 New Orleans, Louisiana
He contends that one of his proudest achievements in his 35 yr career is having his songs in ‘French Canada’ re-recorded by lots of French-Canadian players. Originally a guitar player, he began taking up the single row accordion in 1978. They’re the only Cajun music band that I know of that have no guitar player.
24. The Dagenais Family: Whelan’s Breakdown
(trad)
Debut Album: Icicle Records ICL 5017
Golden Lake ON
Sherri Dagenais: fiddle
Jenny Dagenais: fiddle
Robbie Dagenais: fiddle
Blain McEwen: bass
Brian Hebert: acoustic guitar, drums, piano
Alain Brisson: lead acoustic guitar
Tim McDonald: banjo
Produced by Brian Hebert, 1987
Recorded by David Dennison at Snocan Studios, Ottawa
Robbie D is one of the top fiddlers in Canada. He’s won the most coveted awards a fiddler could ever hope for, including the Canadian Open Championship at Shelbourne. Side one of the record (for the listener) features Robbie with his sisters, but side two (For The Stepdancers) features Robbie’s playing. Robbie was probably about 16 and his sisters are probably in their teens as well.
25. The Diodes: Shapes Of Things To Come
(Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil)
The Diodes: Columbia Records Canada PES 90441
Toronto ON
Paul Robinson: vocal
John Catto: guitar
Ian MacKay: bass
John Hamilton: keys
Mike Lengyell: drums
Produced by Bob Gallo, 1977
Recorded and mixed by Hayward Parrott at Manta Sound, Toronto
Another hard luck band who released two LPs for Columbia (and Epic) in the late 70s. They were dumped after their records didn’t sell very well, moved to England and breaking up by 1982. Formed by students from the Ontario College of Art, they played their first gig opening for Talking Heads in January 1977. Their cover of ‘Wild in the Streets’ sound track song, “Shape of Things To Come” (by Max Frost & The Troopers) was written by the Brill Building’s songwriting team of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil "On Broadway" "Only in America" "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and "We Gotta Get out of This Place".
26. Cat Stevens: Where Do The Children Play?
(Cat Stevens)
Tea For The Tillerman: A&M SP 4280
London
Cat Stevens: guitar, vocal
Alun Davies: guitar
John Ryan: bass
Harvey Burns: drums
Produced by Paul Samwell-Smith, 1970
Just listened to this entire album and it’s mega good. What a unique voice with amazing songs that resonated through our heads back in the early 70s.
27. Champion Jack Dupree: Junker’s Blues
(Willlie Hall)
Travelin' Man – TM 807
New Orleans
Jack Dupree: piano
?: Bass
Produced 1941
Compilation album Produced by Frank Driggs, 1985
Originally released on Okey 06152
William Thomas Dupree
b. July 4, 1910 (probable) Irish Channel, New Orleans / d. January 21, 1992 (81) Hanover, GM
Originally written by New Orleans pianist "Drive 'em Down" Hall in the 1920s although he never made any records. Dupree used to call Hall his ‘father’. Lloyd Price used the melody of "Junker Blues" in 1952 for his song, "Lawdy Miss Clawdy"
28. Wes Dakus & Club 93 Rebels: Pink Canary
(Bob Clarke)
45 single bw Road Block (Quality) 1982X
Edmonton AB
Wes Dakus: steel
Barry Allen (guitar, vocals)
Bob Clarke (guitar)
Stu Mitchell (drums)
Dennis Paul (bass)
Produced 1959
Wesley "Wes" Dakus
b. Mannville Alberta April 2, 1938 / d. August 18, 2013 Vancouver (75)
Wes Dakus & The Rebels formed in 1958 and often interchanged personnel with Edmonton’s Nomads. They were signed to Quality Records in 1960 and released “El Ringo” that year. Touring as the backing act for several other prominent artists, including Buddy Knox, which established the band as seasoned professionals allowing them to record material as Wes Dakus & The Rebels with famed producer Norm Petty (Buddy Holly, The Fireballs) starting in 1962. Later sessions in 1964 also produced recordings for Dakus himself and erstwhile member Barry Allen’s side project as a solo artist.
Allen still reunited with The Rebels from time to time, usually at auspicious benefit concerts, although guitarist Bob Clarke died on December 13, 1998. In 2006, Minnesota based Super Oldies Records hosted several 'oldies rock and roll reunions' in Edmonton in the '80s and '90s, and released the definitive Wes Dakus collection: three individual discs that compiled all of his and The Rebels' hits, out-takes and alternate versions.
The weekly music trade magazine RPM named the Rebels the Canadian instrumental group of the year for three consecutive years from 1964 to 1966.
Wes Dakus and Club 93 Rebels was what they called the band when they worked for an Edmonton radio station: they only released one 45 under that name.
29. Dennis Day & Cricketone Players: Logging, North Dakota
(Unknown)
45 single bw Paul Bunyan: Cricket Records – C-118
New York City
Dennis Day: vocal
Cricketone Players: bg vocals
Produced 1959
Dennis Day aka Owen Patrick Eugene McNulty
b. NYC, May 21, 1916 / d. LA, June 22, 1988 (72)
Tenor, Day appeared for the first time on Jack Benny's radio show on October 8, 1939 and remained Was associated with Jack Benny from 1939 to Benny's death in 1974. Day's first recorded song was "Goodnight My Beautiful".
30. Doris Day: Moonglow
(Hudson / De Lange / I Mills)
Whatever Will Be, Will Be: Harmony Records HS 11282
Cincinnati OH
Doris Day: vocals
Produced 1968
Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff
b. Apr 3, 1922 Cincinnati, OH / d. May 13, 2019 (97) Carmel Valley Village, CA
"Moonglow" is a 32-bar tune. "Moonglow" was first recorded by Joe Venuti and his orchestra in 1933.
31. Dixitech Seven: Mountain Railroad
(Trad)
Finally: The Great Eastern Production Co. – SR 7
Halifax / Dartmouth NS
Wint Sparling: trumpet
John Dodge: clarinet
Al Creelman: trombone
Nelson Ferguson: banjo
Tom Vickery: piano
Ron Gilkie: bass
Walter Scott: drums
Produced circa 1974
Recorded by Alan Feeney at Audio Atlantic, Halifax
Formed by members of the faculty of Nova Scotia Tech College who liked Dixieland jazz.
32. Clayton Denwood: Angel On Royal Street
(Clayton Denwood)
Ain’t A Hope In Heaven: Foursquare Records – FSR-AAHIUH-127011
Toronto / UK
Clayton Denwood: lead vocal, guitar
Tom Kuras: bass
Daniel Barry: guitars
Ian Matthews: drums, percussion
Jonny Henderson:: keys
Produced by Clayton Denwood, 2021
Recorded and Mixed by Scot McKeknzie at New Cut Studios, Bristol, UK
Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk, NYC
Manufactured in UK by Cyclone Music
Clayton Denwood is a Torontonian living in the UK. He was home visiting when he heard me on the radio and thought, ‘Better send this guy my records.’ A Dylanesque style singer/songwriter.
33. Teresa Doyle: Factory Girl
(Trad)
Prince Edward Isle, Adieu: Bedlam Records TD 1987
Caledonia PEI
Teresa Doyle: vocals
Richard Chapman: guitar, synth, bg vocal
James Stephens: hammered dulcimer, bouzouki, tin whistle
Philip Raphals: cello
Karen & Doug Young: bg vocals
Paul Legrand: fiddle
Produced by James Stephens, Teresa Doyle, Richard Chapman & Mario Rubnikovich, 1987
Recorded by Mario Rubnikovich at Studio Works, Old Montreal QC, May 1987
Mastered by Sabin Brunet, Urantia Records
This was the first Teresa Doyle album from 1987. Since then she's recorded 11 more of them, all excellently produced but 'Prince Edward Isle, Adieu' is her only one on vinyl. Although she lives in rural PEI, she's traveled around the globe spreading her music. She has worked with many fine musicians as well: Oliver Schroer, David Woodhead, Stan Rogers and The Chieftains. Recently she has been performing with her son, Patrick Bunston.
34. Digging Roots: Wake Up And Rise
(Raven Kanetakta)
Live at CIUT
Barrie ON
Raven Kanetakta: guitar, vocal
ShoShona Kish: vocal
Produced by Steve Fruitman, March 23, 2006
Recorded live to air at CIUT Studios, 91 St George St., Toronto
Formed in 2004, the duo released their first album ‘Seeds’ in 2006. The album was a nominee for the Aboriginal Album of the Year Juno at the Juno Awards of 2007. They followed it with ‘We Are Digging Roots’ in 2009, which featured collaborations with Tanya Tagaq, DJ Bear Witness of A Tribe Called Red and Kinnie Starr, who also produced the album. Their third album ‘For the Light’ was released in 2014.
They won the Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Group in 2007. In 2016 the band performed at the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival and at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. In 2017 they performed at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Kanetakta is originally from Winneway, Quebec, while Kish is from the Batchewana First Nation in Northern Ontario. They are currently based in Barrie, Ontario.
35. Stu Davis - The Jeebi
(S Davis)
Souvenirs: London Records - EB. 58
Boggy Creek SK
Stu Davis: guitar, vocal
Producer not listed - circa 1960
36. John Dickie: Mississippi Queen
(David Rea / Felix Pappalardi / Leslie West)
Grossmans Live: Spadina Beat Records WRC1-5490
Toronto ON
John Dickie: vocals
Michael McDonald: guitar
Pat Rush: guitar
Mike Sloski: drums
Alec Fraser: bass
Produced by Michael McDonald & Michael Pickett, 1987
Recorded by Michael McDonald w Jim Jones, Bob Read, Pat Rush & Cory Turnbull at Grossmans Tavern, Toronto
Mixed at Comfort Sound, Toronto by Steve Straub and Michael McDonald
Mastered by Pete Norman at McClear Place, Toronto
John Dickie is a versatile Toronto blues singer who’s played with Crowbar, Cameo Blues, Sisters Euclid, John & the Sisters to name some. He’s joined here by guitar master Pat Rush (b. Pittsburgh PA June 27, 1952) who’s credentials include playing with the likes of Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, James Cotton, The Allman Brothers, Jeff Healey band, etc. Alec Fraser, known for his bass playing, has played with Jeff Healey (on Mess Of Blues), Ron Hynes, and dozens of others. Mike Sloski hit the Toronto music scene in 1971 playing great drums and has backed up Martha & The Muffins, Alannah Myles, Etta James, Ben E King, Long John Baldry and Dusty Springfield.
37. Jimmy ‘Trump’ Davidson: Ballin’ The Jack
(Trad)
Trump Davidson + Horn = Dixie: Chateau – CPL 1009
Sudbury ON
Jimmy Davidson: trumpet
Produced 1960
James Douglas Davidson
b Sudbury ON November 26, 1908 / d. Sudbury May 2, 1978 (69)
A pioneer and promoter of jazz in Canada, Davidson played trumpet from the age 12 with the Canadian Legion Band in Sudbury ON and formed the Melody Five in 1925, one of the earliest jazz-styled groups in Canada. Moving to Toronto, he worked from 1929-36 with Luigi Romanelli’s jazz orchestra. inspired by the Dixieland stylists of the 1920s and 1930s, Davidson organized a 12-piece orchestra for Toronto's Club Esquire in 1936, broadcasting locally on CKEY and in 1937 in the US on the NBC radio network. The orchestra toured Great Britain in 1938 as the Ray Noble Orchestra before disbanding in 1942. Davidson organized another Dixieland big band and performed at Toronto's Palace Pier (1944-61). In the 1970s he basically gave up playing the trumpet but performed as the band’s singer. Davidson was married to violinist Erica Zentner, and their daughter Sarah Davidson became principal harpist with the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra
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