Take the rhythm of the Maritime Acadian music, season well with Louisiana zydeco blues, add a twist of Highway 61 era Dylan, serve it up with great showmanship, and you've got a potent musical cocktail that will have your head spinning and your feet dancing! (Island Folks Festival)
Gary Comeau is a singer-songwriter and musician of unusual diversity and talent.
Playing a range of instruments including guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, he delivers originally crafted, high energy, cajun-style rockin’ roots and blues. Although Gary’s own roots are French-Acadian—he was born and raised in Nova Scotia-- his soul seems to have taken a long and inspiring detour through Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta. And while Gary does not consider himself to be a cajun or zydeco artist per se (“it’s just the vibe that runs through the tunes I write”) he’s probably the most southern-sounding player in town. The Georgia Strait states without hesitation that “Vancouver’s roots-music scene has immensely benefited from Comeau’s presence.”
Since 1997, he has released three CD’s: The Hunger, 1997; Gary Comeau, 1998; and Letters From Eve, 2001. The latter featured an impressive line up of players including Pat Stewart (drums), Doug Elliot (bass), Robbie Steininger (slide guitar), and Darryl Havers (piano, accordion, synth, and B-3), as well as dazzling guest appearances from Brent Shindell (mandolin), Ian McIntyre (banjo), Revellie Nixon (washboard), and Tony Robertson (guitar). There is a brand new, live CD (recorded at The Yale) due out in the spring of 2003, which features his current band, The Rhythm Shakers.
In the last few years, Comeau’s talents have also caught the attention of the film industry. Gary’s song, "Marianne," was featured (and played by his band) in The Paramount Film, “Double Jeopardy,” starring Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones. His latest song, "I Think about You All the Time” will be featured in another film called “Wise Guys” (to be released in 2003).
Gary Comeau & the Voodoo All Stars Is:
Gary Comeau - vocals, fiddle, mandolin, piano, accordian, guitar
FOR BOOKING, CONTACT:
TURNER MUSIC AND EVENTS
Suite 1104, 207 West Hastings St.,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
Phone (604) 662-4144
Fax (604) 662-4116 or
Email jeff@turnermusic.com
Turner Music & Events
Suite 1104 - 207 West Hastings Street - Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
Phone: (604) 662-4144 • Fax (604) 662-4116
Email: jeff@turnermusic.com
