Time: 9 p.m.
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http://awcardinal.bandcamp.com/
Blue Moon Marquee Is a unique and individual band that
stem from the Alberta badlands swinging in a gypsy Blue tuxedo that will
bend your ears with the low light and blue smoke.
azz clubs and crowded bar rooms. Low light and Blue
smoke. Blue Moon Marquee has a sound largely influenced by old delta
blues, swing, jazz and ragtime.
Biography
Jazz clubs and crowded bar rooms. Low light and Blue smoke. Blue Moon
Marquee has a sound largely influenced by old delta blues, swing, jazz
and ragtime. Led by Alexander Wesley Cardinal , a Metis of Cree
Heritage who was born in a small oil town - Rocky Mountain House,
Alberta. Cardinal was Introduced to blues and jazz first hand from
professional live musicians in jazz venues and crowded bar
rooms in Montreal and New York City, where he has spent a good deal of
time. His "Jass Band" is Jasmine Colette, a multi-faceted performer/
bassist & singer originally from the Alberta Badlands. She has
toured and played all over North America for the last six years, sharing
the stage with such artists as Paul Pigat, Bill Bourne, Andrew Loog
Oldham, Tanya Tagaq, David Gogo, Simon Kendall, Madagascar Slim &
Wyckam Porteous.
Together they share a kindred appreciation of
antiquated music, deeply influenced by artists such as Lonnie Johnson,
Eddie Lang, Blind Willie Mctell,Leroy Carr, Skip James. Memphis Minnie
and Django Reinhardt. A.W.'s original compositions are rooted in this
early style, with a modernistic approach of lyric & presentation.
Cardinal and Colette predominately play as a duo, although have a
distictive sound, like a four piece blues swing band. A.W plays rhythm
and lead guitar, harmonica & vocals, whereas Jasmine sings, plays
Upright Bass, and drums with her feet. Their smoldering chemistry &
classic sound makes for an enthralling listen & captivating
performance.
The duo frequently pick up & collaborate with
various players along the way, performing with as many as four guests
any given night. Blue Moon Marquee plays and writes songs that have the
ability to connect to any surrounding and are enjoyed from young to old.
The notes picked from their instruments dare you to move with the air
particles they've manipulated, & the songs written and performed by
the band beckon you to come closer, to tilt your head and listen to the
seductive mysteries. The band is currently booking a spring/summer 2 014
tour and have a new album to be released in March.