The Luke Blu Guthrie Band is a two time VIMA nominated, rhythm and blues duo that
electrifies the stage with its alternative roots beat. The duo, consisting of Luke Blu
Guthrie and Elizabeth Penney, can be counted on for a powerful, deeply soulful
performance that vibrates the stage with poignant melodies that include slide
guitar, masterful finger picking, strong vocals, and upbeat bass lines.

Named one of CBC’s independent artists to watch in 2011, and nominated for
Male Songwriter of the year at the VIMA's in 2012, and Roots Album of the Year in 2013,Luke Blu Guthrie is a growing
presence on Canadian radio with three independently released live albums. The
most recent album, Oil and Water, saw the band’s fan base explode in 2012, with
tours through several Canadian provinces and standout performances at a number
of B.C festivals.

Armed with acoustic & electric guitars, assorted foot percussion and plenty of
rhythmic slaps and yowls, Guthrie has been an integral part of the Vancouver Island
music scene for over a decade. He is widely respected for his versatility and skill as
a songwriter, vocalist and guitar player. His songs echo the holler and blues of his
southern slave descendants with themes that explore a variety of timeless issues
influenced by his own experience searching for meaning in his rural roots. From the
dark underbelly of human nature to the joy, mystery and confusion of love and loss,
Guthrie's lyrics are poetic and poignant.

Elizabeth Penney joined the band in 2011. An accomplished, vivacious bassist with
explosive, heart pounding rhythms, she incorporates elements of dance, funk, blues
and country into the act. She has over twenty years of performance experience,
and is just as comfortable in a small town venue as she is sharing the stage
internationally with some of Hong Kong's top recording artists. Like Guthrie, she has
deep roots on Vancouver Island and her upbeat, down-to-earth spirit permeates her
musical and stylistic contributions.

The Luke Blu Guthrie Band has performed with many talented musicians,
including Eric Bibb, Anela Kahiamoe, Jim Byrnes, and as the opening act for Daniel
Wesley, Mother Mother, Jon & Roy and Eliot Brood. From festival stages to school
workshops, the band’s strong sense of community is evident in its commitment to
take part in initiatives involving music lovers of all ages.

The Luke Blu Guthrie Band will continue to be an integral part of the Western
Canadian Music scene in years to come. With over 650 shows and more than three
thousand records sold in the last three years alone, the band is rapidly gaining
momentum as a beacon of originality and true independence in Canadian music.