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Mike McKenna & Slidewinder
2+ albums
Canadian Bluesblues rockelectric bluesbluesCanadian
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A Toronto-based band of well-seasoned musicians, playing favorites from McKenna Mendelson Mainline alongside new originals and classic blues. Bios Mike McKenna - guitar and vocals Mike McKenna is one of Canada's top blues and rock guitarists. As part of the early 60s Yorkville scene, Mike was a major force in the establishment of the electric blues in Canada. He has been wowing crowds for almost 60 years with such seminal bands as McKenna Mendelson Mainline, Luke & The Apostles, Downchild, Ugly Ducklings, Diamondback, and the Guess Who. Mike was inducted into the Canada South Blues Society Hall of Fame in 2013, and nominated for the "Blues with a Feeling" Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. In addition to Slidewinder, Mike still performs regularly with Luke & the Apostles, as well as the McKenna Moonah Blues Duo. Tom Robertson - vocals, guitar and harmonica Tom Robertson grew up on the music of Albert King, Ten Years After, and all the blues greats. His first professional gig was with the Dutch Mason Blues Band. He went on to perform with various groups in the Brampton region throughout the 70s, as well as playing for rockabilly legend Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins and award-winning country artist Michelle Wright. Tom has a long association with Mike McKenna, having played with Mainline and the Mike McKenna Band, as well as Slidewinder. Jim Morgan - bass Jim Morgan is a veteran musician, composer, and recording engineer. As a bass player he's held down the bott
