The Bluesland Horn Band - Six (2023)

Canada’s Bluesland Horn Band is an eight piece horn band in the classic tradition who’s members have graced the stages of festivals and shows throughout North America and Europe. Blues fans may remember the band which played through Western Canada from 1998 to 2004, releasing one album called “1st Street”. The band was reformed in 2013 by Producer Terry Medd and now has six top-10 albums to their name.

Blues and soul/jazz fans may remember the origins of this band which played throughout Western Canada from 1998 to 2004. The band has been reformed by producer, guitarist Terry Medd. The players are; Pat Belliveau and John Reid – Tenor Sax, Dr Z – Trumpet, Paul Evans – Baritone Sax, Guy Plecash – Keyboards and Lead Vocals, Kenny Chalmers – Drums, Bryan Czar - Bass Guitar, and Marty Cochrane – Lead Vocals. The members of this group have performed with and backed a who’s who list of travelling stars in the blues, jazz and R&B fields over the last 35 years. They have graced the stages of countless festivals and shows throughout North America and Europe. Yes they are “experienced”! They have played on countless albums. In Bluesland with The Cold Sweat Horns you will hear these players, not as anonymous sidemen but as the main act.
On this new album you’ll hear a combination of original material and some classic covers given fresh, new arrangements- classic Rhythm and Blues, songs from Kansas City to Memphis, greasy funk and down in the groove New Orleans blues with a touch of Gospel and Soul/Jazz. As a bonus, the album has some special guests dropping in such as Tom Lavin of the legendary Powder Blues. Enjoy your trip to Bluesland and the new album "Down In New Orleans".