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The Gary Kendall Band
3+ albums
bluesbluesrock
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Gary Kendall: Bassist/Songwriter/Band Leader/Musical Director/Producer Gary Kendall has been a working musician for over 40 years, developing parallel careers in the music business along that long road. A multiple Maple Blues Awards winner, long time and current member of The Downchild Blues Band he has also led The Kendall Wall Band prior to forming The Gary Kendall Band. His work as Musical Director of The Maple Blues Awards has also branched out into The Maple Blues Revue which tours Canada’s festivals and concert halls with a show that features this country’s blues elite. Along with producing his own recordings, Dusty & Pearl and the current one, Feels Real Strong, he has found time to work in that capacity on releases by Chris Murphy, Ray Edge, David Owen and The Maple Blues Revue. Guitarist/Radio Host, Danny Marks describes him as "Toronto’s Friend of The Blues". Wayne ”Shakey” Dagenais: Shakey's been playing piano, organ, percussion and singing backup in GKB for the last few years after returning to Canada from Florida where he worked in Stan Street's band. His Professor Longhair influenced approach to keyboards has become integral to identifying The Gary Kendall Band sound. Tyler Burgess: Tyler Burgess has the credentials of working with two Canadian music business legends, Stompin' Tom Connors and The Downchild Blues Band. His drumming, harmonica playing, singing and general good vibes add strength and authenticity to the GKB rhythm section. Darran Pool
