Fergus Hambleton with Aaron Davis at Neu Lokal!

Two of Canadas’ finest musicians, Fergus Hambleton and Aaron Davis will play a potpourri of great songs: "some originals, some jazz and other selections from the greatest songwriters. Jerome Kern rubbing shoulders with Gene Pitney...Carole King bumping into Bob Marley...musical delights for the discerning listener!!"

Fergus Hambleton, a versatile singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Canada has been prominent in the folk, pop and reggae fields for over fifty years. He was a member of many Toronto band in the 60s, including A Passing Fancy, a popular Yorkville group. In 1971 he was signed to Capitol Records and released two folk-rock albums, “All The Right Noises” and “Town Of Fergus”.

In the 70s Fergus began doing sessions as a sax player with the Jamaican community in Toronto. A stint as a guitarist in Leroy Sibbles’ band and countless sessions led to a meeting with the legendary Jamaican musician Jo Jo Bennett. Since then they have had a forty year musical partnership that has earned them both a unique place in Canada’s rich musical tapestry as the core of the popular reggae band The Sattalites. The Sattalites have had a successful musical career, with numerous high profile performances, 6 studio albums, two Juno Awards and a host of national and international awards and accolades. Sadly Jo Jo passed away in 2021. Currently the band is back playing live shows featuring 5 of the original members, and are delighting audiences once again.

Fergus has also released a number of solo releases including “Snapshots’” in 1998, “Playtime” in 2009, and “Written On The Wind” in 2015. In November 2019 Fergus released “ Neighbourhoods’ , an 11 song album that takes listeners on a musical journey through the many “musical’ neighbourhoods that Fergus has been in over his long career.

His latest release “Jazz Lovers Society- Vol. 2” is a loving tribute to the great crooners of the 40s and 50s, with the addition some originals composed by Fergus in the same vein and a re-working of a Jackie Mittoo instrumental that blends seamlessly with the other selections on this 9 piece gem.

Sattalites have released two singles in 2025...” Never Givin’ Up On Love “ and “ The Way You Look Tonight “

www.fergushambleton.com

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AARON DAVIS

Aaron Davis is an eclectic composer, arranger and pianist who has worked with many of Canada’s finest musical talents. He was a founder of world-beat band Manteca, for whom he wrote and played keyboards for 12 years. He is a founding member of the Holly Cole Trio and has been playing, recording and touring the world with Holly since 1986. Aaron has also collaborated with Measha Brueggergosman and has co-produced four CDs with her and music directed her film Songs of Freedom. Aaron has also composed film scores for over 120 movies and has done orchestral and chamber arrangements for many artists, including the Art of Time Ensemble, Alison Krauss, Natalie McMaster, Eliana Cuevas, Leahy, the Canadian Brass, Quartetto Gelato, Kevin Breit, Kuné, Canada’s Global Orchestra and the Iseler Singers.

Aaron has also released three CDs of his own compositions. He is the recipient of two JUNO Awards, two Gemini awards and numerous Genie and Gemini award nominations.

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Suggested arrival time: 5:00pm; Music form 5:30-7:30pm (two sets)

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