Founded in 1969 in Toronto, Downchild, formerly known as the Downchild Blues Band, is said to have paved the way for Canadian Blues musicians. The band was co-founded by brothers Donnie and Richard Walsh and most notably served as inspiration for the famous Saturday Night Live Belushi/Aykroyd duo The Blues Brothers. In fact, two Downchild songs, “Shotgun Blues” and “(I Got Everything I Need) Almost” were even covered on The Blues Brothers’ 1978 multi-platinum album Briefcase Full of Blues.
Colin James brings his Blues Highway Tour to the National Arts Centre
It may have been an icy night in the streets of Ottawa on Tuesday night but at the National Arts Centre awaited an eager crowd ready for a night to remember as Colin James took us back in time playing his classics. Although cold outside, Colin warmed the audience with an intimate performance.
