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Harpdog Brown Band

Blues from Vancouver BC
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Harpdog Brown Band

Label: indie
since circa 1990
Harpdog Brown is a gifted singer and imaginative harmonica player of note that has been in Canada’s Blues scene since 1982. Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta he crossed tens of thousands of miles playing club dates and festivals in Canada, North Western United States and Germany.
Over the years Harpdog has issued 6 cd’s to critical acclaim. In 1995 his “Home is Where The Harp Is” won the coveted Muddy Award for the best NW Blues Release of the year, from the Cascade Blues Association in Portland. As well that year it was nominated for a Juno for the best Blues Release in Canada. Teamed up with Graham Guest on piano, his cd “Naturally” was voted #1 Canadian Blues Album of 2010 by The Blind Lemon Survey.
Harpdog resides in Vancouver, BC where he leads his own trio and quartet of hot local players churning out blues on the jazzy mellower side. He also leads The Harpdog Brown Band which is a gutsy traditional Chicago blues band with John R Hunter (drums), Jordan Edmonds (guitar) and George Fenn (bass). In 2014 they released "What It Is" consisting mainly new originals and a few classic covers you don't get from your average blues band. As Holger Peterson says on the jacket, “Harpdog’s best work yet”. Check it out. See what you think.
www.harpdogbrown.com




"Harpdog is a great blues man. This set captures the way he puts his individual stamp on everything he does. He is in total command onstage – and enjoying every minute. "
Holger Petersen
Blues Programer
CKUA and CBC Radio


“They play the blues naturally and without gimmicks or pretension, and when you combine that with their talent, it places them at the top of their trade…You won’t find a better blues band in Canada.”
Andy Grigg
Entertainment Writter
West Coast Entertainment Magazine
Jazz/Blues
Recording Only Project
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Audio Samples

How Come
If Ya Wanna Grow Old
Doncha Know I Loves Ya
Headin' Out
Cheatin' & Lyin'
Facebook Woman
Whiskey Bottle
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Past Events

04
Oct
2014
21:00 01:00
The Blues returns: Harpdog Brown Band
Western Canadian blues legend Harpdog Brown brings his style back to the Ivanhoe...
Free
Ivanhoe Pub
Event can be attended in person
20
Aug
2014
20:00 11:00
Harpdog Brown Band, Buddhist Funk Project
Live blues, jazz and funk @ Seven Dining Lounge Wed. Aug. 20, from 8-11PM. Cover...
$7
Seven Dining Lounge
Event can be attended in person
25
Jul
2014
20:00
Harpdog Brown Band, Residential Bear, DJ Chris Rockwell
Harpdog Brown is a gifted singer and imaginative harmonica player of note that h...
$10
Vancouver FanClub
Event can be attended in person
19
Jul
2014
21:00 00:30
Harpdog Brown Band
 
Free
Ivanhoe Pub
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04
Jul
2014
20:00
Harpdog Brown Band
 
$10
Tally Ho Sports Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
13
Jun
2014
20:00
ONCE IN A HOWLIN MOON: Harpdog Brown Band
Harpdog Brown is a gifted singer and imaginative harmonica player of note that h...
$10
Vancouver FanClub
Event can be attended in person
24
Apr
2014
21:00 13:00
Harpdog Brown CD Release Party: Harpdog Brown Band
The Harpdog Brown Band will be celebrating their new CD at the Vancouver FanClub...
$10
Vancouver FanClub
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28
Mar
2014
20:00
CD Release Party: Harpdog Brown Band
 
$10
Tally Ho Sports Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
21
Dec
2013
20:00
Harpdog Brown Band (backed by), Haro Strait Blues Band
 
$10
Upper Deck (in the Gorge Travelodge)
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28
Sep
2013
20:00
Haro Strait Blues Band (featuring), Harpdog Brown Band
 
$5
Upper Deck (in the Gorge Travelodge)
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20
Sep
2013
20:00 11:00
Brandon Isaak, David Gates, Sherman Doucette & Pappa Dawg, Arsen Shomakov Band, ...
The 30th annual International Blues Challenge, presented by The Blues Foundation...
$10
Vancouver FanClub
Event can be attended in person
14
Jun
2013
19:30
Harpdog Brown Band, The Deb Rhymer Band, The Deuces
Advance tickets only. $10 available at Sunday Blues Jam, Big Charlie or at hsmus...
$10
Sons of Norway
Event can be attended in person
31
May
2013
19:00 22:30
Harpdog Brown Band, & The Bloodhounds
Having been in the business as a touring, and recording artist for over thirty y...
$10
Vancouver FanClub
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21
Jan
2013
20:00
Harpdog Brown Band
 
$15-$20
The Duncan Showroom - Upstairs
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07
Dec
2012
20:00 16:00
Brandon Issak , Harpdog Brown Band
 
Kingfisher's Bar and Grill
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06
Dec
2012
20:30 16:00
Harpdog Brown Band, & The Bloodhounds
 
$10
Princeton Pub
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22
Nov
2012
20:30 16:00
Harpdog Brown Band, & The Bloodhounds
 
$10
Princeton Pub
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15
Nov
2012
20:30 16:00
Harpdog Brown Band, & The Bloodhounds
 
Free
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person
02
Nov
2012
20:00 16:00
Albion's home of the Blues: James Buddy Rogers, Harpdog Brown Band
Extra treat is having JBR joined by Harpdog Brown for some amazing live blues at...
Kingfisher's Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
01
Nov
2012
20:30 16:00
Harpdog Brown Band, & The Bloodhounds
 
$10
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person
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Current Lineup

Harpdog Brown "Dog"
1990 - present
John R Hunter
Drums
2013 - present
Jordan Edmonds
Guitar
2013 - present
George Fenn
Bass
2013 - present

Past Members

Jerry Cook
Sax/Vox
1990 - 1992
Sandy McNare
Drums
1990 - 1991
Joe Hoar
Bass
1990 - 1992
Wayne Berezan
Guitar
1990 - 1992
Andy Graffiti
Drums
1992 - 1994
Pete Turland
Bass
1992 - 1995
Curtis Scarrow
Guitar
1992 - 1995
Guido Tylmann
Drums
1994 - 1995

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