James Anthony Band

James Anthony A natural musician at age 10, played Ontario Place at 15 and turned pro at 17. James' experience in the music industry is reminiscent of legendary players of the past. Throughout his career he has been a most sought after sideman.His first Road experience was with "Reggae star" Jay Douglas and then the last version of Edward Bear in 1974.In 1980 his band Mondo Combo (on RCA enginered in part by by Daniel Lanois) played Massey Hall and played back to back with,Howling Wolf,Albert King at the now legendary El Mocambo and the Colonial Tavern in Toronto. James Rasmussen-Bass Has been a performing bassist for 40 years and in that time has been privileged to perform with some great nationally known artists including Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Lucky Peterson, Sherman Robertson, Big Bill Morganfield, Finis Tasby and Sleepy LaBeef. Also James has toured and performed with many successful bands including the internationally touring blues band Big Dave and the Ultrasonics from Michigan. Also, during his 30 years in the Detroit, Michigan area he performed with Al Hill (currently Bettye Lavette's musical director) Lady Sunshine and Ben Wilson (currently with Blues Traveler). The past ten years James has been playing bass with many great artists in the Toronto area including David Rotundo, Jack DeKeyzer, Carlos Del Junco and a host of others. Currently James main gig is with the guitar virtuoso James Anthony. Bucky Berger-Drums Born in Montreal, Canada, June 4/51, and began playing for Cliff Edwards[The Bells},David Wilcox . Jackson Hawke, Chilliwack ,Rough Trade ,Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Sunnyland Slim, Blind John Davis, Lightn’n Hopkins, Katie Webster, Lowell Fulson, Sylvia Tyson, TheBarrett Sisters, Charmaine Neville, Maria Muldaur, Otis Blackwell, David Amram,The Original Sloth Band, Ferron, Roy Forbes, The Shuffle Demons, Jay Mcshan,Jackie Washington, Ian Thomas, Marc Jordan, Eddie Schwartz, Nona Hendryx,Amos Garrett, Murray Mclauchlan, Dr. John, John Hammond, Ellen Mcllwain, Roy Buchannan, Elvin Bishop, Eric Anderson, Colleen Peterson, Shari Ulrich, Mendelson Joe, Downchild Bluesband, Willie P. Bennet, Tom Paxton, Lord Nelson,Howie Mandel, Colin Linden, Peter Noone, Prairie Oyster, George Fox, Peter Pringle,Jodie Drake, Raffi, Mr. Dressup, Fred Penner, Rosenshantz, Bob McGrath, SandraBeach, Al Simmonds, Eric Nagler, Kim & Jerry Brodey, Ken Whiteley, Micah Barnes,The Canadian Aces, Quartette, Mary Lynn Wren, Tabarouk, Piano Man Wahl, Lou Moore,Robert Ward, Chris Whiteley, Melwood Cutlery, the Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, Son Seals, Curley Bridges, Danny Brooks and the Rockin Revolators, GarthHudson,FreddieRoulette, Calvin Cooke, The Campbell Brothers, Finis Tasby,Mel Brown, Suzie Vinnick, Rick Fines, Dianna Braithwaite, Gene Taylor,Julian Fauth, Guitar Shorty, Fruteland Jackson,Paul Reddick, Kenny “ blues boss” Wayne, Julian Fauth, James Anthony ,Jerome Godboo , Johnny Laws.&Fathead. Guitarist & SInger/Songwriter