TWILIGHT JAZZ SERIES: JANUARY BLUES – THE SPENCER MACKENZIE BAND
📅 DATE: Sunday, Jan 29, 2023
🕑 TIME: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
🏟️ VENUE: Mahtay Cafe and Lounge
🏟️ ADDRESS: 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
💵 PRICE: $29 + HST
🕑 TIME: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
🏟️ VENUE: Mahtay Cafe and Lounge
🏟️ ADDRESS: 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
💵 PRICE: $29 + HST
💵DISCOUNT: MAWS (Musicians/Arts Workers/Students) $15 + HST
💵SERIES PASS: $119.00 + HST (Includes 5 shows)
🚗 PARKING: Free on-site
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A highly energetic performance with a strong Blues-Rock guitar influence. Performing songs from his new album ‘Preach to my Soul’
Spencer Mackenzie – Guitar/Vocals
Steve Pelletier- Bass
Matt Burns – Drums
See photos and bios below
OPENING ACT:
Danny Boy Phelan – Guitar/Vocals/Harmonica
Presented by the TD Niagara Jazz Festival in partnership with the City of St. Catharines, Mahtay Cafe and co-sponsored by DPLU Music.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Spencer Mackenzie on Guitar
Spencer Mackenzie has a deep, soulful, true to the blues sound, with an electrifying twist that captivates his audience. “His guitar playing is crisp and clean even as it delivers some down- to-the bone licks…He’s got the blues power in his soul…” – Blues Blast Magazine. His previous album ‘Cold November’ earned nominations, rave reviews and hit the top of the Blues Charts! Working with Eddie Krammer brought his experience to a whole new level! Read more.
Steve Pelletier on Bass
Born and raised Hamilton bassist Steve Pelletier, has played with a “who’s who” list of Canadian artists including a 9 year tenure with the Colin James Band, The Julian Taylor Band, and Matt Andersen round out the long list of who he’s played with including Jeff Healey, David Wilcox, Sass Jordan, Long John Baldry, Steve Lukather, Shooter Jennings, Sue Foley, Crystal Shawanda, Derek Ruttan, The Lovelocks and the Shuffle Demons. Read more.
Matt Burns on Drums
Matt Burns is a professional drummer and educator from Hamilton Ontario. He has been the touring drummer for Spencer Mackenzie since 2018. Matt has also played with Dave Rave, Tomi Swick, Andre Bisson, Ian Andrews, Deeps and many more. Matt can be seen on YouTube delivering educational content for Landr Audio Inc. He also operates www.hamiltondrumlessons.com. Matt is the house drummer at the Saturday Coach and Lantern Blues Matinee in Ancaster alongside Colin Lapsley(Steve Strongman) and Chris Wheeler(Golden Feather). Visit Artist.