Incognito

Genre: Soul
Secondary Genre: Urban/R&B Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Contact

Vancouver's best loved blues and soul band. After 25 years and five albums, Incognito has honed its special blend of original funky blues and classic R and B, along with a dynamic stage show which has made them a favorite for festivals, special events and bars. This Band comes to play!!

Artist Information

Biography

In 25 years of rocking the west coast Incognito has earned its reputation in the upper echelon of Vancouver’s sizzling R and B scene. With five CD’s and countless miles of touring on the clock, this skin-tight blues machine just keeps gathering steam. Their current release “The Long Way”, [Oct.,2007] finds the band stretching in new directions, adding elements of classic soul and funk to their blues stew.

In 2003 Incognito toured mainly in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest including club festival, and convention dates in Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC and Washington State as well as opening shows for Johny Winter, and Delbert McLinton, and a couple of TV appearances on Edmonton’s “Great Big Breakfast”. The coming year sees the band recording live and studio tracks for their new CD and continuing to perform before audiences in music venues, clubs and at festival dates in British Columbia and Washington state.
Incognito also continues to be the weekly hosts of the famed Yale Hotel Saturday Blues Jam.

Incognito came together in 1984 under the leadership of blues guitar prodigy Rob Montogmery and westcoast harmonica legend Sherman Doucette. Together they recruited arguably the best blues rhythm section on the coast: Bob Woods from the Matt Minglewwod Band, and Bob Popowich from 6 Cylinder. Incognito was an immediate hit with their hard driving boogie, and rocking blues style. 14 years and countless road miles took their toll on Sherman and in '98 he was replaced by harp player, guitarist and lead vocalist, Oliver Conway, from Oliver and the Elements. Oliver is a showman known for his soulful voice, funkifized playing, and his way with an audience. In 2003 veteran drummer Darrell Mayes has taken on the majority of work from "New Dad" Bob Woods. Darrell brings 10 years experience with the Colin James Band and a powerful style to Incognito. Together the band has been exploring some cool directions in writing and recording.

In 2010 Nadine States took over as lead vocalist, after many outstanding guest appearances with the Band. Nadine had worked with Rob Montgomery on numerous projects and their shared musical passion, has given Incognito the best version of this Band to date! Popular demand is at an all-time high! The Band's 6th CD is slated for release Fall of 2011. We look forward to seeing you at our shows!

Instrumentation

Nadine States - Lead Vox
Rob Montgomery - Guitar/Lead Vocals
David Barton - bass / vocals
Darrell Mayes - Drums/Vocals
Steve Werbicki - Keys/Vocals

Discography

Discography

1992 “ Incognito”[Independent] Combined classic Blues with originals from the bands writing team, and garnered considerable west coast radio play for singles “Train Coming” “Hot Blues and Cold Beer”.

1995 “Blues Alive” [Independent]-a red hot representation of the band’s hard driving blues, recorded live at the Yale Hotel, Vancouver. Featured single “Blue Angel”

1998 “Live Blues on Whyte”-Live Compilation of the best of the bands from Edmonton’s premier blues bar.

1999-“Bitter Sweet”[Turtle Records]-Incognito’s first mainly original outing. Featured singles ‘Pull That Love’, ‘That’s the Way Love Goes”

1999-“West Coast Blues Party” Incognito joined Powder Blues, Jim Byrnes, Kenny Wayne, Hurricane and the Twisters, on this compilation of the best of Vancouver’s Blues.-in aid of CKNW orphans fund

2001-“Four” [Aero Music Co.] Incognito’s current outing. Features great new songs from the band and a few tasty covers. Singles ‘Getaway’, ‘Waterfall’.

2002-Live at the Yale-Storman Norman’s 10th Anniversary [Aero Music]-legendary DJ assembles a stellar cast in aid of Street Youth Resources. Incognito leads off with ‘That’s What Love Will Do’.
Sept 2007 Incognito releases "The Long Way", an all original CD.

Links

Audio

Video

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Press

  • On the Road in Alberta Nov 2007 [+ Show ]

    "Incognito unable to fly under Edmonton's radar" Vancouver crew turns in one of the best sets of ...

  • Incognito [+ Show ]

    Incognito is a west coast outfit who seek to mine the blues rock vein. Their tunes range from bluesy...

  • Local

    Hot Blues Band Flogs Cold Brew. Montgomery's fiery fretwork heats up the dance floor.

  • Red Hot and Smokin

    The great white north's top blues/rock band!

  • A Fan's Guide- Incognito [+ Show ]

    It was a pleasure to hear their well crafted originals and lovingly covered blues standards, both pl...

  • Entertainment Review

    This blues band rocked Abbotsford. Incognito will be back in September and I'll be there.

  • Blues painted in broad strokes. [+ Show ]

    Hard driving blues hounds give it every night. You'd be hard pressed to find a more popular blues-ba...

  • Entertainment [+ Show ]

    Incognito is a tight group whose members have a firm grasp of the various forms the blues can take. ...

Setlist

Incognito has a large repertoire-currently running around 150 songs, including classic blues, rhythm and blues, soul and rock and roll, as well as a selection of originals from their four CD's. This makes it possible for the band to suit the show to the audience. A given show list may include Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, BB King, Muddy Waters, Little Feat, Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones. In a 4 hour club engagement the band will usually play 3 one hour shows. In concert a 90 minute show [excluding encores] is typical.

Basic Requirements

Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
May 26, 2012 Saturday 4:30 PM Fairview Pub Vancouver, BC, CA
May 28, 2012 Monday 8:00 PM Blue Mondays@ The Jazz Cellar , BC, CA
Jun 1, 2012 Friday 9:30 PM Lion's Den Lounge at the Boulevard Casino Coquitlam, BC, CA
Jun 2, 2012 Saturday 9:30 PM Lions Den Sports Bar, Boulevard Casino Coquitlam, BC, CA
Jun 4, 2012 Monday 8:00 PM Blue Mondays@The Jazz Cellar Vancouver, BC, CA
Jun 9, 2012 Saturday 7:00 PM Incognito Unplugged@Enigma , BC, CA
Jun 11, 2012 Monday 8:00 PM Blue Mondays@The Jazz Cellar Vancouver, BC, CA
Jun 18, 2012 Monday 8:00 PM Blue Mondays@The Jazz Cellar Vancouver, BC, CA
Jun 23, 2012 Saturday 4:30 PM Fairview Pub Vancouver, BC, CA
Jul 6, 2012 Friday 8:00 PM The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club Vancouver, BC, CA
Jul 13, 2012 Friday 8:30 PM Comox Long Bar Vancouver, BC, CA
Jul 14, 2012 Saturday 8:30 PM Comox Long Bar Vancouver, BC, CA
Jul 20, 2012 Friday 9:30 PM Lulu's Lounge, River Rock Casino Richmond, BC, CA
Jul 21, 2012 Saturday 9:30 PM Lulu's Lounge, River Rock Casino Richmond, BC, CA
Jul 22, 2012 Sunday 2:00 PM Port Moody Sunday Concert Series Port Moody, BC, CA
Jul 28, 2012 Saturday 4:30 PM Fairview Pub Vancouver, BC, CA