THE BAND

Hip, grit, power and tenderness – Bradley McGillivray is one of Vancouver’s live music treasures, fusing blues, jazz, funk and gospel into their signature brand of soul.

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Ruth McGillivray’s knock-you-flat vocals are a force to be reckoned with. Tastefully interwoven with Sheldon Bradley’s unique blend of citified jazz and gritty blues, these two will will slay you one moment and break your country heart the next. The whole sound is rounded out by an inventive rhythm section featuring funk-masters Paul Freeman on bass, and Hoto Parker on drums and percussion.

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For Bradley/McGillivray, the blues are more about attitude and resilience than genre. Influenced by artists as diverse as BB King, Jon Cleary, Janis Joplin, Merle Haggard, Aretha Franklin and Etta James, they showcase an eclectic repertoire of original music and fresh takes on old favourites. They’re tight and polished, but connection trumps script - expect warmth, laughter and authenticity in every show.

 

A band of music lovers for an audience of music lovers.