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GOOD FRIDAY?! It’s gonna be GREAT!!!Chuck Jackson is Downchild’s lead singer and harmonica player; the sort of openhearted, friendly guy who builds an instant rapport with audiences. He came to Downchild 35 years ago after a long career with several top Canadian bands including The Cameo Blues Band and The Labatt’s Double Blues Band, which was the official band of the1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. An Award-Winning singer, who rates Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding and Junior Wells as major influences, Jackson is also an excellent songwriter. Several of his songs can be heard on the many Downchild and Hogtown Allstars recordings. Chuck is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the annual award-winning Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival celebrating its 27th Anniversary in 2025. The festival has become a major event on the North American festival circuit.
Joined by Sudbury veterans The Whiskey River Blues Band—Tommy Fyfe, Paul Loewenberg, Peter Larabie & Steve Malick. With over 35 years in the local music scene to sharing stages with legendary rock and blues acts across Ontario, these fine gentleman are sure to get you dancing 💃 keep an eye out for their new record releasing this spring!
You won’t want to miss this!
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Beef ‘n Bird or by calling Tommy at 705-561-6454.
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Beef and Bird, Sudbury, ON, Canada
