Showing posts with label John McKinley. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The Grand River Blues Society Turns 20!


Today (May 25, 2023) is that day that the Grand River Blues Society turns 20 years old. We here at HBL salute this amazing organization that has helped keep the Blues alive in our area.

Here are few comments about the anniversary:

Bruce Hall (President, GRBS)
The Grand River Blues Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week on Thursday May 25th. We have indeed come a long way from the grass roots launch in Cambridge where in fact about 80 blues fans joined us then for a twenty dollar fee. We are proud that that annual membership is still only twenty dollars.
We would like to celebrate our success by honoring all our members, volunteers, venues, musicians and directors past and present who have helped make this feat possible. The GRBS has committed to making 2023 a year long celebration with more exciting shows and announcements to come. I invite you to check us out on Facebook and our website

Keep Shufflin'

Lou (HBL blogger and founder)

As a member and volunteer for the GRBS, I get to see first hand the dedication the board members and the volunteers have to local music. Blues is in their blood and they work hard to support local artists. Cheers!

Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blues Band

Congratulations to the Grand River Blues society for turning 20! The best thing about the GRBS is the fact that it feels more like a Blues family then a society. We've been honored to represent the Grand River blues society in Memphis at the Memphis Blues challenge and to have performed at their 10th anniversary which seems like yesterday!  They are an inspiration to how a blues society should be run with genuine passion and love for preserving the Blues and we look forward to many more years of  continued success with our Blues family.

John McKinley

The GRBS has been at the forefront of creating a love & appreciation for Blues amongst the youth in our community via the Blues in the Schools program, The Grand River Blues Camp and The Youth Legacy Contest. I have personally witnessed its growth & impact over many years. 


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          Sunday, March 6, 2016

          Waterloo's John McKinley Band Debuts With Impressive, High Energy Album


          If Blues-flavoured classic rock then is your thing, then you'll love Window on the World, the  massive debut album from Waterloo's John McKinley Band.  It'll have ya shufflin' yer feet and shakin' yer ass as the powerful riffs reverberate throughout your body.

          When John plugs in and goes, you'll be in for a wild ride filled with funky beats, soulful licks and master shredding.  His guitar work will impress and astound as you get caught up in the high energy of the album.

          Ben Rollo (Drums) and Darius McKinley (Bass) round out this extraordinary band.  They're joined buy many talented guest such as Rachel Lee Cousineau (Vocals), Danny Castro (Percussion), Scott Galloway (Keyboards) and Melissa Barry (Violin).

          Go head and pick up this CD at John's must-experience live shows or ore\der online via Indiepool or iTunes.



          Blast from the Past: John McKinley Receives Mel Brown Award

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          Sunday, August 25, 2013

          John McKinley Receives Mel Brown Award

          Waterloo blues master John McKinley received the prestigious Mel Brown award at the 2013 Kitchener Blues Festival.

          John is a veteran performer who has worked as a sought-after session player and an inspirational teacher.  He has encouraged countless young musicians in their artistry. His successful students include Matt Weidinger, Conor Gains, Alex Tintinelli, and many others.

          The distinction is named after the late blues legend Mel Brown, who called Kitchener home. It's given to individuals who make significant contribution to the local blues scene.  John definitely sets a great example.

          Previous winners include Jackie Washington, Steve Strongman, Cheryl Lescom, Shawn Kellerman, Jimmy Vaughan, Bobby "Blue" Bland and others.

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