Hudu Rising Blues Band
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | SELF
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Discography
Max Filazek - "Diez Anos" Flamenco Guitar CD 2007
Hudu Rising Blues Band "Self Titled" Blues CD 2008
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Glen Filazek (Acoustic Guitar & Vocals) - Glen has been singing and playing Rhythm acoustic guitar for almost 30 years. Glen writes and composes the original tracks with the help of Max and Arlo. His musical influences: Paul Butterfield, BB King and Mark Hummel
Max Filazek (Lead Electric Guitar) - Max has developed his own style of Blues Guitar and loves to run through various scales to achieve his sound. Max plays with a confidence and proficiency beyond his years. Max has been studying Flamenco Guitar since 2006, with Flamenco Master Ruben Diaz, who was in turn, instructed by Paco De Lucia himself. Max recorded his first CD, “Diez Anos�, a Flamenco guitar CD, when he was 10 years old. His musical influences: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, John McLaughlin and Pac De Lucia.
Arlo Filazek (Harmonica / Drums / Fiddle) - Arlo began playing harmonica at the age of 5. Arlo plays with an abundance of flair and style and loves to perform in front of a crowd. Arlo studied with Toronto Blues legend and two-time Juno nominee Michael Pickett, when he was 6 years old. Arlo currently studies drums with Joseph Janisse, drummer of the rock group "Rocket Face". His musical influences: Lee Oskar, Michael Pickett, Mark Hummel and Neil Peart
Glen Filazek, Hudu Rising Blues Band founder, and his twin boys Max and Arlo have been playing music publicly since 2004. They began playing folk and Country classics by artists such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The transition to “Blues� music happened quickly as the budding talents of Max and Arlo flourished.
Arlo studied with Toronto Blues legend and two-time Juno nominee Michael Pickett, when he was 6 years old. Arlo currently studies drums with Joseph Janisse, drummer of the rock group “Rocketface�.
Hudu Rising Blues Band began by playing at various events and private parties in and around the Toronto area since 2004. They have played at events such as the Scotia Bank Toronto Buskerfest, Toronto Cabbagetown Festival, the Woodbridge Fall Fair and the Woodbridge Ribfest.
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