Bands & Musicians

Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up band members include Darren Smith, Shayne Thomas, Pat Carrano and Joe Fraser.

BTE

BTE – Blue Thumb Envy – is a unique cover band based in Durham Region which includes a mandolin/guitar/fiddle player. You could describe BTE’s sets as your favourite CD’s on random play. They play a mix of Country, Classic Rock, 80’s, 90’s, with some of today’s popular music. Band influences include John Cougar Mellencamp, Collective …

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Musician Rocky Bowick

Musician Rocky Bowick is a singer/songwriter/guitarist also known as Knowman. “Knowman is a musical voyage of both recording and live performance. Staying true to that organic feel of Rock and or Roll. Sometimes progressing sometimes regressing but always blending.” Rocky is based in the Mississauga area and performs live acoustic sets as solo and trio …

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Be Curious

The band Be Curious has a repertoire of original songs and is a cover band as well. Musician Ted Davidson formed Be Curious and wrote original songs for the group. Members included Shayne Thomas, Mark Macintosh and Joe Fraser.

Drummer Tim Gittens

Drummer Tim Gittens plays drums and occasionally sings with Celler Door, Frank Cosentino and Ascension Groove. Tim has toured with music artists Toney “Wild T” Springer and Shakura S’Aida. He teaches drums and leads professional drum clinics.

Guitarist Toney “Wild T” Springer

Guitarist Toney “Wild T” Springer is known for his love of Jimi Hendrix. He plays with Wild T & The Spirit, the Wild T Experience, a Jimi Hendrix tribute band. He’s also played with Earl Johnson.

Guitarist Rickferd Van Dyk

Guitarist Rickferd Van Dyk has played for Zero Option, Helix, the only sanctioned Metallica tribute Sandman, Groovestone and The Headstones. Here’s an interesting interview he did with Pete Fowler. Also pictured are Darren Smith, Shayne Thomas and Joe Fraser.

5WD

Five Wheel Drive (5WD) is a group of guys who play music for the fun of entertaining people and having a good time.  The band plays a wide variety of songs spanning the 70’s to today.  The band believes that if people have a good time and dance it was a successful night.

A Clockwork Concept

A Clockwork Concept is a multi-genre, multi-talented cover band, playing full and acoustic gigs for all occasions. They’ve been performing together since 2008. Occasionally, Joe Fraser joins the group.

The Bowie Lives

A Tribute to David Bowie The Bowie Lives takes you through a 2-hour multimedia musical odyssey, from Changes to Lazurus. The night also includes rare images and interview footage, revealing the man behind the music.

Celler Door Band

Celler Door Band plays venues across Toronto and Durham Region. Songs from classic and modern rock, including April Wine, AC/DC, Bryan Adams, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Black Keys. Tim Gittens and Joe Fraser have both played with the band.

Rumours

A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Tribute band Rumours recreates the experience of Fleetwood Mac. They have shared the stage with such wonderful performers as: Pat Benatar, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Village People, April Wine, Taylor Dayne, B.J. Thomas, Eddie Money, America, BTO & more.

North of 49

Rock band North of 49 performs throughout the GTA, playing some of the best of classic rock & pop from the 60’s to the 90’s. You’ll hear favourites from bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Doobie Brothers and more.

Singer Darren James Smith

Singer Darren James Smith is a vocalist and drummer who also plays guitar. Darren has recorded and toured with Harem Scarem, Jake E Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel, Helix, the Darren Smith Band, which also featured Mike Hall and Pat Carrano. He plays regularly with Shayne Thomas. The Busketeers played London. Pictured is Glen Archie Gamble, …

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Musician Shayne Thomas

Musician Shayne Thomas is a singer/guitarist/sound guy who’s been playing professionally since his 20’s.  He has an uncanny memory for songs and can play and sing almost anything. Shayne Thomas has worked with some of Canada’s top artists, like Gowan, David Wilcox, April Wine, Avril Lavigne and Sum 41. Shayne was a member of Be …

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Guitarist Frank Cosentino

Guitarist Frank Cosentino has been on the Canadian music scene since the early 1980’s. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017. Frank has performed over 250 dates in a year and has performed in tens of thousands of concerts. Frank has shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest musicians …

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Drummer Pat Carrano

Drummer Pat Carrano fell in love with the drums when he was 3 or 4 years old, and hasn’t stopped.  His influences include The Who, Russ DWaRf, The Police, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, Tonto Bulldog, Kiss, Rush, Beatles. Pat has played with Mike Hall, Shayne Thomas, Darren James Smith, Ted Davidson, …

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Musician Mike Hall

Musician Mike Hall spent the 80’s writing, touring and recording with the Killer Dwarfs. He has also worked with Helix, Foot in Cold Water, Carpet Frogs, Carl Dixon and Coney Hatch. Mike plays various styles including classic rock, country, jazz and mostly BLUES. Pictured in Connecticut: Joe Fraser, Ted Davidson, Mike Hall, Eric Lambier, Pat …

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Guitarist Earl Johnson

Guitarist Earl Johnson left high school to tour with Richard Newell (aka King Biscuit Boy). He later formed the band Moxy.  The band would release four albums and tour the U.S. with acts such as Black Sabbath, Santana, Blackmore’s Rainbow, Styx and AC/DC. Earl has also taught guitar. Pictured is Earl with Joe Fraser and …

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Musician Ted Davidson

Musician Ted Davidson is a guitarist/vocalist who formed Be Curious and wrote music for the band. Among others, Ted has played with Shayne Thomas, Mike Hall and Pat Carrano. He currently plays with The Penalty Box.  Ted is owner of EPD Music Services, a pro audio visual services company in the Durham Region.