The James Hay Blues Band

James Hay is an independent Canadian electric blues and slide guitarist and singer/songwriter with over thirty years experience working as a full time sideman in blues bands throughout Western Canada. James Hay is a Western Canadian electric blues guitarist and singer/songwriter based out of Kelowna, British Columbia. These days he can be found performing as a solo blues act or fronting The James Hay Blues Band. The James Hay Blues Band is a hard driving, swampy, delta slide, blues, jump, jive, swing and boogie trio based out of Kelowna B.C. comprised of James Hay on guitar and vocals, Boogie Man Blue Rooney on bass, and PJ Like the Pyjamas Hermann on drums. The band brings a blend of original blues material as well as selections of vintage and modern blues standards and favourites. With decades of experience in the Western Canadian blues scene, tight musicianship, and authentic blues feeling, The James Hay Blues Band delivers energetic performances that honor blues traditions while bringing fresh energy to classic forms. From swampy delta slide to jump blues and swing, the band covers the full spectrum of blues styles with passion and virtuosity.

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