Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings

Join us at Gulbar for an evening of authentic Blues & Roots with Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings.

Born and raised in Quebec and now based in Calgary, Ray Lemelin was inspired by blues legends such as Willie Dixon and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown to pick up a Stratocaster and dedicate himself to the blues. Over the decades, Ray has performed alongside respected Canadian blues musicians including Jimmy Payne, Tim Williams, Ron Casat, Amos Garrett, Rusty Reed, Back-alley John, Johnny V, and Harp Dog Brown.

Ray’s previous album, Dark/Out of Phase, was nominated for Best Blues Album of the Year at the 2023 YYC Music Awards, and he was named Guitar Player of the Year by the CBMA Blues Awards in 2013. His latest album, Stirring The Pot, is now available on all streaming platforms.

Expect a warm, soulful, and energetic blues night with live guitar, accordion, bass, and drums — the kind of music that feels right at home in an intimate bar setting.

Featuring:
Ray Lemelin — guitar
Howard Schmenge Chapman — accordion
Daniel Wilton — bass
Jeshua Zacharia — drums

Friday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gulbar

Tickets and tables available at gulbar.ca.

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