Showing posts with label Gruve. Show all posts
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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Jay Pollman Debut Features High Energy Rootsy Blues


Hamilton born and Cayuga raised Jay Pollman has kicked-started his solo career with Head in the Clouds, a fabulous debut album filled with groovy, acoustic, rootsy Blues.  The former Gruve member's new recording will have you stomping your feet with an energy and power rarely seen in an acoustic setting.

He and his spectacular band blend the feel of an intimate, musical kitchen party with the funk and soul of a Blues Rock act.  All the while, the music is rooted in wonderful lyrics and expressive vocals.

Jay's enlisted some top-notch help with the disc. Anna Ruddick  and Derek Downham of the The Beauties handle bass and drums respectively. Album producer Aaron Goldstein  lends his multi-instrumental skills (guitar, pedal, steel, drums, organ) and Eric Pollmann also plays bass.

You can pick up a copy of the CD at his unique live shows or you can download it through cdbaby or his online shop.



Blast from the Past: Jay Pollman and Ian Andrews Videos

Links: Jay PollmannMore Jay Pollman StoriesVideo above courtesy of Jay PollmanMore Releases

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

CONGRATS! The Smoke Wagon Blues Band and Jay Pollmann Heading to the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis



Hamilton's Smoke Wagon Blues Band and Cayuga Bluesman Jay Pollmann (of Gruve) will be representing the area in the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.  They'll be vying for the top of the group and solo categories respectively on January 26-30, 2016. CONGRATS!

The talented musicians won a local competition organized by our friends at the Grand River Blues Society.  After a hard fought battle on Sunday, September 20th at Bobby O'Brien's in Kitchener, they were chosen to represent us.

GOOD LUCK GUYS!



Links: GruveVideo above courtesy of Gruve



Links: Smoke Wagon Blues BandMore Smoke Wagon Blues Band StoriesVideo above courtesy of Corey Lueck

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Blast from the Past: Last Year's Reps

Links: International Blues Challenge , More IBC Stories

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