Event Info
The Blue Hearts Trio:
Mark "Westcoast" Comerford: Guitar & Percussion, Vocals, and Big Hank Lionhart: ...
7:00pm - 9:00pm
By Donation
Event Description
Mark "Westcoast" Comerford: Guitar & Percussion, Vocals, and Big Hank Lionhart: Lead Vocals. Mark and Hank are both members of RCA recording artists, Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band who have
performed all over Western Canada for the past 4 years since their reforming of the band.
Both have been playing and recording the Blues for over 40 years with each other and in other Blues bands. They have opened shows for Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, and more recently for Burton Cummings. In
2016, they represented British Columbia in the Solo/Duo category at the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn where they made it to the semi-finals. This was followed by the release of their debut album Pumpin Out The Blues and performances across BC and Alberta, such as the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, Island Folk Festival, and 39 Days of July. and they represented BC again on
January 2019 in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge. They have a second CD “Two Way Street” a combination of live recordings and Studio Cuts.
Joining the Blue Hearts is percussionist Andy Graffiti and 40 year veteran of the
Western Canadian Music Scene. They will be playing Blues Standards and Originals.
You can donate directly to the musicians and this venue at ArtsOnView.ca/Donate
Venue
753 View Street
Restaurant / Cafe / Pub
Capacity150
Open / Operational