The velvety voice of one of Canada's most versatile vocalists, Steve Maddock shows a new side belting out the blues on 10 blues-drenched tunes!
The project began in 2018, when Cory Weeds pitched an idea to Steve for a Joe Williams tribute show at Frankie's Jazz Club in Vancouver. Williams is arguably one of the greatest jazz & blues singers we've ever had. In March 2019, they played two club dates, calling the show "Nothin' But the Blues: A Tribute to Joe Williams". It was so well received, that they immediately began planning a follow-up gig. The theme expanded , still travelling a blues path, but drawing material from other artists. Weeds was an invaluable source, hipping Maddock to such names as Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Jimmy Witherspoon, David Peaston, and Billie Poole. In September 2019, they played a second show at Frankie's: "Steve Maddock Sextet: The Blues Project". Cory suggested they make a record for the Cellar Music label, so they invited their friend Bill Coon, a wonderful musician & composer, to co-produce. After several challenges and delays due to the global pandemic, the band finally got into the studio in December, 2020 and now have "The Blues Project" album dropping on September 3.
1. Everyday I Have The Blues/All Blues 08:28
2. Turnaround (If You're With Me, Today Will Last Forever) 04:38
3. My Funny Valentine 04:10
4. Please, Send Me Someone To Love 06:49
5. Liars' Club 05:16
6. Backdoor Blues 04:14
7. Let Me Out 05:46
8. God Bless The Child 05:27
9. Au Privave 03:24
10. Alright, Ok, You Win 03:54
Steve Maddock – vocals
Chris Gestrin – piano
André Lachance – bass
Dave Robbins – drums
Cory Weeds – tenor saxophone
Brad Turner - trumpet
Executive Producer: Cory Weeds
Produced by Bill Coon
Recorded at The Armoury Studios in Vancouver, BC on December 1, 2020
Engineered by Sheldon Zaharko
Mixed and mastered by
Photography by
Design and layout by Perry Chua
