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ANDRE BISSON
RHYTHM & BLUES EXPERIENCE
WWW.ANDREBISSON.CA
5 Piece Rhythm &
Blues, Funk, Rock,
Swing and Soul
BAND
Biography
A N D R É B I S S O N — V O C A L S / G U I T A R
Since 2005, Andre Bisson (Hamilton, Ontario) has been entertaining
audiences in Canada, US, Ireland, England, Wales with his 5-7 piece
band. He is known for his up-beat renditions of classic songs (B.B. King,
The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, Motown, Stevie Wonder...). Andre
has been recognized in the blues community for his 5 studio albums
gaining publicity and exposure through radio, blues magazines, and
blues awards throughout the world. He has also performed before great
artists such as Robben Ford, Jimmie Vaughan, Steven Page, and Colin
James.
Andre won 2015 Male Vocalist of the Year by The Hammer Blues Awards
and his was nominated for Overseas Artist for the British Blues Awards. He
was also nominated for 13 Hamilton Music Awards including Blues
Recording of the Year at the 2009, 2011 and 2013 Hamilton Awards,
Voted Best Rhythm & Blues Album of 2009, 2013 by Blues Underground
Network, and Voted Best CD by the Hamilton Blues Lovers. All of his
albums have further cemented Bisson’s place as a master in the rhythm
and blues music scene.
While on tour to the UK & Ireland, the band travelled and performed at
festivals such as: The Bentworth Bluesfest, The Worcester Beer Festival,
Sunflowerfest, Congleton Jazz & Blues Fest, The Harvest Time R&B Festival,
Beatleweek in Liverpool and great venues such as the Blues Dragon
Rhythm & Blues Club, The Cavern & Jericho Tavern. Andre and his band
just arrived home from their 5th and month long UK/European Tour this
past August. September 2015 Andre released his 6th and newest album
“Left With the Blues” that is already been played all over the world. This
year Andre takes his band on an across Canada Tour in August 2016
and to the UK in September 2016,
Andre and his musicians take pride in producing a professional
performance. The band is punctual, polite and very considerate of the
venues that they play in. We help with marketing by making posters,
postcards to hand out, contacting local newspapers, television and
radio stations to help make each event a success. These are the
qualities that come to mind when hearing the name André Bisson.
Always a consummate performer, Andre provides a refreshing, fun and
enjoyable experience for music lovers.
Loretta Hale
Hamilton, Ontario
1-905-741-1837
Past Events
Loretta Hale
Hamilton, Ontario
1-905-741-1837
Calendar at www.andrebisson.ca
Performing before Jimmie Vaughan at Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario
Harvest Time Blues: Monaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival-Monaghan Ireland
Bentworth Blues Festival—Bentworth, Hampshire, England UK
Sunflowerfest —Hillsborough, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
TRIBFEST—Driffield,, United Kingdom
Beatleweek Festival at The Cavern Club—Liverpool, UK
Jericho Tavern—Oxford,, UK
Old Bush Blues Festival—Callow End, UK
Congleton Jazz & Blues Fest—Congleton, UK
Blues Dragon Rhythm & Blues Club—Cardiff, UK
Worcester CAMRA Beer, Cider & Perry Festival - Worcester, UK
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival Porquis Bluesfest—2 Days including a workshop—Porquis Junction, ON
Food & Drink Festival at Copps Coliseum & Careport Centre—Hamilton, ON
Gage Grooves Concert Series —Hamilton, ON
Sound of Music Festival—Burlington, ON
Concerts in the Park—Burlington, ON
Royal Botanical Gardens Red Hot Jazz & Cool Blues Concert Series—Burlington, ON
Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Burlington, Quite, Milton, & Waterdown Rotary Ribfests
Canada Day— Various Locations
National Capital Craft Beer Week—Ottawa, ON
Lobsterfest—Mississauga, ON
Corso Italia Festival—Toronto, ON
Cayugafest—Cayuga, ON
Fonthill Bandshell Concert– Fonthill, ON
Bread & Honey Festival—Streetsville, ON
Caledonia Fair—Caledonia, ON
Kincardine Arts Centre—Kincardine, ON
James Anthony Live TV Series on Cogeco Burlington/Oakville
SummerTime Blues Concert Series—Niagara Falls, ON
RBG Panorama Pan AM Games Festival—Burlington, ON
Vine Dining—Theatre Aquarius Food & Wine—Beamsville, ON
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: RDTS (Montreal), Mohawk College (Hamilton), SKAL International(Toronto), Tulloch Engineering,
Rotary Gala (Caledon), DC Taylors Jewellers (Midland) and many other private functions in Ontario
W W W . A N D R E B I S S O N . C A
P R E S S
Left With The Blues veers from soulful ballads to jumpy blues numbers
that ignite sparks like metal on flint. This is a robust blues album that
leaves an impression.” Invisible Ink
"Hamilton’s André Bisson seems intent on making Steel Town into
Soul Town. What they call an R&B Experience is a full-featured horn
band. A relatively young Bisson sings, plays guitar & piano and
writes the band’s material, but the horns do the heavy lifting. This is
their fourth album and they’re quite close enough to the real thing." John Valenteyn —Toronto Blues Society—Maple Blues Magazine
"When it comes to Canadian Blues Artists and Funky Soulful Blues
and More..., Andre Bisson is hands down one of the very best and
his Killer new release, "Till The Real Thing Comes Along', is all the
proof you need." John Vermilyea—Blues Underground Network
"With a title like Left With The Blues that’s what I was expecting to
pull from this batch of songs, but there is so much going on here I
was delighted as each track grabbed me and took on some really
cool, unexpected side trips. This is a perfect album". - Written by John The Rock Doctor Kereiff
“Packed with enough soul and energy to fill a couple of albums ,
Andre and his band will satisfy all your musical cravings” - Hamilton Blues
"A refreshingly, alternative musical experience was provided by the
Canadian group Andre Bisson Rhythm & Blues Experience.”
“A combination of clever arrangements, tasteful guitar work, and
exceptionally talented saxophone and trumpet players”.
Dave Scott—Blues Revue Magazine on the Harvest Time Blues Festival in Monaghan, Ireland
2015 Winner—Hammer Blues Awards—Male Vocalist of the Year
2014 Nominee—British Blues Awards—Overseas Artist
2013 Winner—Blues Underground Network—Rhythm & Blues Record of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Winner– Hamilton Industry Awards—Keyboard Player of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Drummer of The Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Recording Studio of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Bass Player of the Year
2012
For “Till the Real Thing Comes Along”
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Instrumental Recording of the Year
Winner– Hamilton Industry Awards—Keyboard Player of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Tour Manager of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Recording Studio of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Bass Player of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Special Instrumentalist of the Year
2009
For “Rhythm & Blues Experience”
Nominee—Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Winner—Blues Underground Network—Rhythm & Blues Record of the Year
VIDEO
AUDIO
GALLARY AWARDS
List of Cover Songs
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag (James Brown)
Ain’t too Proud to Beg (The Temptations)
Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
You Can Leave Your Hat On (Randy Newman)
Soul Man (Issac Hayes (David Porter, Blues Brothers)
Get Ready (W. Robinson, Temptations)
Jump Jive and Wail (Louis Prima, Brian Setzer)
Some Kind of Wonderful (John Ellison, Grand Funk Railroad)
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Signed Sealed Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Suzie Q (Dale Hawkins, CCR)
Sitting at the Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding)
I Feel Good - (James Brown)
Brick House (Commodores)
My Girl (The Temptations)
Everybody Needs Somebody (Blues Brothers)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Takin’ Care of Business (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)
Get Back (The Beatles)
I Saw Her Standing There (Beatles)
Down on the Corner (CCR)
Stand by Me (Ben E. King)
Pick up the Pieces (Average White Band)
Proud Mary (CCR)
I Want You Back (Jackson 5)
Uptight (Stevie Wonder)
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch (The Four Tops) Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Land of 1000 dances - (The Commitments, Wilson Pickett)
Stormy Monday (T-Bone Walker, Albert King, BB King)
Sweet Home Chicago (Blues Brothers)
Midnight Hour (Wilson Pickett)
Shotgun (Junior Walker & the All Stars)
Hey Jude (Lennon/McCartney)
Do You Love Me/Mother Popcorn (Blues Brothers)
Knock On Wood (Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper)
Into the Mystic (Van Morrison)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
All My Loving (The Beatles)
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
Hit the Road Jack (Percy Mayfield/Ray Charles)
Gimmie Some Lovin’ (S. Winwood, The Blues Brothers)
The Weight (The Band)
Hold On I’m Comin’(Issac Hayes, David Porter, Sam & Dave)
Vehicle (Jim Peterik, Blood, Sweat & Tears)
You Give Love a Bad Name (Bon Jovi arr. Andre Bisson)
Share the Land (Guess Who)
Domino (Van Morrison)
Feelin’ Alright (Joe Cocker)
Let’s Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
Pride & Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughan)
Twist & Shout (Beatles)
Shout (Isley Brothers)
Treausre (Bruno Mars)
Long As I Can See The Light (John Fogerty/CCR)
You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me (Beatles/S. Robinson)
And many more ...
Loretta Hale
Hamilton, Ontario
1-905-741-1837
What is provided
~Up to 3x50 minute sets (depending on the event) ~The Band sets up 1 hour before guests arrive ~We bring our own PA sound system and equipment ~Great dance music by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Otis Redding, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, Van Morrison, The Four Tops, The Temptations, James Brown, Marvin Gaye,The Band, CCR, Brian Setzer, Bruno Mars, Colin James, SRV, and more! ~We can play music through an ipod/laptop during breaks through our PA system with songs of your choice or a collection of music similar to ours if needed For Larger Functions:
# 1 - The 5 Piece Band
Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Elec-
tric Bass and Drums
# 3 - The 7 Piece Band
Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Alto Saxophone,
Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone,
Electric Bass and Drums
# 2 - The 6 Piece Band
Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Bari
Saxophone, Electric Bass and Drums
PACKAGES RHYTHM & BLUES EXPERIENCE
Norm Thornton & Jeff Thomblison
Burlington, ON
NJT Audio
SOUND & LIGHTING PRODUCTION
Photo by Marta Hewson
www.martahewson.com
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