Baby Please Don't Go - Andrew White and the Vindicators with Gerry Pearson

My name is Gerry Pearson I'm 60 years young I have been playing harmonica for over 40 years. My greatest influence in music is from my Dad who was very talented and could play anything without even having any previous experience with the instrument. When he first heard me play he said" You'll Never be able to play that thing even the neighbours dog is whinning when you do" Boy reverse Psychology sure worked with me! I finally figured out that to play the harmonica you had to think of it as whistling a tune and from that point on it was Easy. Just before my father passed away he told me "remember when I told you that you would never be able to play? Well son you have come a long way and I have to tell you that I love the way you can play." At my Dad's funeral I played a song in his memory "smile with two harmonicas one in crossharp and the other in straight I only wish he could have heard it. Paul Butterfield, James Cotton, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter Horton, Muddy Waters, George Harmonica Smith, Taj Mahal, Junior Wells, Howling Wolf have all influenced my playing especially Paul Butterfield. In the late 70's I learned to play guitar and had my own band along with my Bro John that played strictly original tunes. We used to rent halls and fill them playing just our original tunes. In 97 I moved from Montreal to St Albert where I stagnated for a few years not knowing anyone and finally heard of an open Stage @ Bud's ran by Carmen Cook. This is where I was revitalized and continue to play as often as I Can. Thanks to my Daughter Jen who gave me this website for Christmas www.open-jam.com/. With this site I can post Jams for anyone who wants or needs the opportunity to play and share their Talent with the community. This website dedicated to " A Place where Musicians meet" I'm in two bands one called Blues Emporium and the other Big Daddy and the Blues Hounds.
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Harpdog Brown Update

Harpdog Brown was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. The Dog started playing Blues in 1981 and never looked back. Some influences include Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton, and Tom Waits.

Having been in the business as a touring recording artist for close to thirty years, he has shared the stage with such greats as Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Pinetop Perkins, Tim Williams, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, The Powder Blues Band, Willie MacCalder, Jack de Keyzer, Fathead, Donald Ray Johnson, Morgan Davis and the late Dutch Mason .

In 1994, Harpdog won the prestigious Muddy Award – the only Canadian to receive this honor - and in 1995 was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Blues Album, “Home Is Where the Harp Is”.

Harpdog Brown is one of Canada’s truly gifted blues artists. He’s a lifer in the world of musical gypsies, travelling near and far to share his substantial talents in story and song.

A gifted singer and an imaginative harp player, he brings traditional blues into the 21st century. With five CDs under his belt, working with two different duos as well as with his band The Bloodhounds, the Dog puts his individual stamp on everything he does.

He is pure blues at its best; absolutely the genuine item. He is the real deal.

Fri, Mar
23

Courtenay, BC
Joe's Garage
8:00pm
Harpdog Brown & Graham Guest do a cd release party

Sat, Mar

24

White Rock, BC

The Rumba Room

8:00pm

Triple cd release party with Kenny Blues Boss Wayne, Harpdog Brown & Graham Guest and Brandon Isaak will be celebrating three of Vancouver's best blues artists all on one stage. This will be a concert/dance not to be missed!

Fri, Mar
30

Vancouver, BC
Pat's Pub & BrewHouse
9:00pm
Harpdog Brown & The Bloodhounds start the Vancouver's Best of Blues Series at The Pat Pub on Hastings Street.

Fri, Apr
06

Calgary, AB
The Blues Can
9:00pm
Harpdog Brown & The Bloodhounds play for the 1st time at The Blues Can.... one night only!

Sun, Apr
08

Banff, AB
Wild Bills
9:00pm
Harpdog Brown & The Bloodhounds featuring Graham Guest on piano play Wild Bills for the 1st time. One night only!

Sun, Apr
15

Burnaby, BC
The Fireman's Hall
6:00pm
This is a double your fun duo with The Blue Voodoo Duo and Harpdog Brown and Michael Van Eyes

Fri, Apr
27

Barrhead, AB
Barrhead Arts Council
8:00pm
Harpdog Brown & Graham Guest concert

Sat, Apr
28

Peace River, AB
Peace River Underground Music Society
8:00pm

Sat, May
26

Nanaimo, BC
Rendezvous Diner
8:00pm
Harpdog Brown & Michael Van Eyes

Fri, Jun
01

Orangeville, Ont
Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival
9:00pm

Sat, Jun
02

Orangeville, Ont
Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival
7:00pm

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