The Fraser Melvin Blues Band

Artist Information

Biography

The Fraser Melvin Blues Band was formed in 2003 by friends Fraser Melvin (Guitar & Vocals) and Alex Furlott (Bass). Upon entering Humber College's music program, Fraser and Alex met Jon Hyde (Drums), Josh Cavan (Keys), and Andrew Moljgun (Saxes) and asked them to join and solidify the FMBB.This quintet plays a mixture of music, fusing blues, jazz, and funk. Recent winners of the Grand River Blues Society's "Youth Legacy Challenge", the Fraser Melvin Blues Band is an exciting and entertaining band - definitely one to keep your ears open for.

Instrumentation

Fraser Melvin - Bandleader/Guitar/Vocals
Alex Furlott - Bass
Jon Hyde - Drums
Josh Cavan - Keys.
Andrew Moljgun - Alto Sax/Bari Sax/Flute/Tambourine

Discography

Official Website

http://www.frasermelvin.com

Links

• MySpace
• YouTube

Audio

• I'm Gonna Get To You Some Day
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• Skrilla Blues
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• Lonely Man
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• Two Bit Two Timer
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• Woman Across The River
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Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Youth Legacy Showcase - The Fraser Melvin Blues Band [+ Show ]
  

  Each year in May the festival supports the Kitchener Blues Festival Youth Legacy Showcase. The event...Each year in May the festival supports the Kitchener Blues Festival Youth Legacy Showcase. The event is open to young musicians throughout the Grand River area in Southwestern Ontario and beyond.
  As in the past, this event demonstrated the depth of great talent which continues to grow in the youth of the community. Congratulations are in order for such a diverse display of fantastic young talent displayed by all of the young musicians.
  On Sunday May 2, 2010, the audience enjoyed K-W’s own Colin White as a 3 piece and Arjun Von Hatten as a Duo. Brantford shined through with Sean LeSage as a Solo and Jordan Percival Dan Stec as a Duo.
  Selected this year to represent youth talent at the TD Kitchener Blues Festival: THE FRASER MELVIN BLUES BAND. Watch for them opening on the Main Stage on Saturday at the Kitchener Blues Festival this August. Congratulations and thanks for all the volunteers that helped out to stage such an impressive event.
  
  The Fraser Melvin Blues Band was formed in 2003 by friends Fraser Melvin (Guitar & Vocals) and Alex Furlott (Bass). With a revolving door of other musicians, the current lineup consists of Jon Hyde (Drums), Josh Cavan (Keys), and Andrew Moljgun (Saxes). All enrolled in Humber College’s music program, this quintet plays a mixture of music, fusing blues, jazz, and soul. The Fraser Melvin Blues Band is an exciting and entertaining band to listen for in the future.

• VIDEO: FMBB At Gate 403 - I'm Gonna Get To You Some Day
  

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-9TKS6F5sk

• VIDEO: FMBB At Gate 403 - One More Mile
  

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERc45qmS-5I

Setlist

Originals:
Heavy Heart, Weeping Tears
Skrilla Blues
Strange Happenings
Two Bit Two Timer (Featured on Kitchener Blues Festival IX cd)

Covers:
Ain't Nobody's Business
Ain't No Sunshine
All Blues
All Your Love
Born In Chicago
Caldonia
(Why'd You Dye Your Hair) Chartreuse
Chicken Shack
Cold Shot
Crosscut Saw
Do You Call That A Buddy?
Evenin'
Funny (But I Still Love You)
Georgia On My Mind
Help The Poor
I'm Tore Down
I Got My Mojo Working
I Put A Spell On You
If You Talk In Your Sleep
Jumpin' From Six To Six
Let Me Down Easy
Little Red Rooster
Lovin' Cup
My Babe
Never Say No
Oh, Pretty Woman
Personal Manager
Saturday Night Fish Fry
Sunny
Sweet Little Angel
T-Bone Shuffle
The Thrill Is Gone
Tobacco Road
Unchain My Heart
Why'd You Do It Baby
Woman Across The River
Work Song

Basic Requirements

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