Carlos del Junco & The Blues Mongrels

When:
9 September 2023 @ 6:00 PM
2023-09-09T18:00:00-04:00
2023-09-09T18:15:00-04:00
Where:
Old Church Theatre
940 Bonisteel Rd Trenton
ON
Cost:
$30
To say that del Junco just plays the harmonica would be like saying Jimi Hendrix was just a guitar player. He blows the blues harp through a prism — suddenly it seems he’s holding every color in the musical rainbow right there in his hands.
 
Simultaneously sophisticated and raw, his playing blurs the boundaries between blues and jazz (hence the name for his band “The Blues Mongrels”). The emphasis is on blues, but Carlos and his band are not afraid to merrily traipse off in other directions delivering a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line grooves, swing, Latin, ska melodies, to swampy roots rock
The Blues Mongrels are: bassist Henry Heillig (founded the nine piece Latin band Manteca), and guitarist Eric St. Laurent. Get ready to trash all you thought you knew about the harmonica. The Blues Mongrels deliver a no-holds-barred display of fun and melodic virtuosity.
 
“It’s not likely that you’ll ever hear the harmonica played so well and in so many different ways than at the hands of Cuban-born Torontonian Carlos del Junco.” John Terauds – TORONTO STAR

“I’ve seen “mad skills” used in several publications to describe Del Junco’s talents on the harmonica, but even that phrase doesn’t do him justice. He’s taking the harmonica to a whole new level that was previously only dreamed of.” Graham Clarke – Blues Bytes

“Del Junco is an actual ace who composes intricate parts and solos, and knows several techniques that allow him to play all the notes in whatever key, instead of the few usually available on the tiny instrument. Umm, it’s complicated, but he does it, and it works, and not many can. His material is far more instrumental than vocal, and the fact it’s always exciting and interesting says it all.” Bob Mersereau – top100canadianblog.blogspot.com

“Blues fans hold on to your hats! Harp players lock your gear in the closet. This is the caliber of player who plays so well that I have wanted to throw my gear in the river…he is THAT good. He is a technician to be sure, but he plays with such a high level of passion that it is impossible not to be affected.” Bill Wilson Billtownblues.org

2017 & 2018 SPAH (U.S.A. Society for the Preservation & Advancement of the Harmonica) Bernie Bray Harmonica Player of The Year Award nomination
Harmonica Player of the Year – winner EIGHT times
Canadian Maple Blues Awards (& an additional eight times nominated)
2016 Maple Leaf Blues Nomination for Best Acoustic Duo (with Jimmy Bowskill for Blues Etc…)
2010 JUNO NOMINATION for STEADY MOVIN’ cd
(JUNO is Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy)
2005 “Best Blues” Award – NOW Magazine, Toronto, ON
1998 JUNO NOMINATION for BIG BOY cd
1996 Blues Musician of the Year Award – Jazz Report Magazine
1993 Hohner World Harmonica Championship, Trossingen, Germany –
Two Gold Medals in both diatonic blues and diatonic jazz


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Note: Our patio concerts will be held outdoors with wood fired pizza available. Gates open at 5  for the 6pm show. In the event of bad weather we will be able to move the concert indoors. The show must go on, but pizza may not be available.  Check in with us on the day.
If you are not able attend please contact us so we may make your seats available to someone on our waiting list.
Note: We need 48 hours notice in order to issue your FULL refund. If you are not able to give the required notice please consider your ticket purchase as a donation to the band or contact us for an 80% refund.
For more information about Carlos: http://www.carlosdeljunco.com
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