Nigel Mack & the Blues Attack
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"The surprise of the night turned out to be Nigel Mack....starting out with a 1929 National Steel and a harmonica he plowed his way through a high-energy set that had the crowd screaming for more. If you haven't seen Nigel Mack play I would suggest checking him out...especially if you are a musician interested in the blues. Nigel put on a great show and was really entertaining." - Dave Herda
“Great guitar and vocals. Awesome performer and audience connection. Great harp and rhythm playing”
“Perfect 10’s across the board”
- Windy City Blues Society
'BLISTERING SLIDE, KILLER HARP' - Grand Emporium - Kansas City, MO
"...the right mixture of dedication showmanship, musical talent,..." - Kansas City Blues News
"The surprise of the night turned out to be Nigel Mack....starting out with a 1929 National Steel and and a harmonica he plowed his way through a high-energy set that had the crowd screaming for more. If you haven't seen Nigel Mack play I would suggest checking him out...especially if you are a musician and interested in the blues. Nigel put on a great show and was really entertaining."
Dave Herda - www.bluesexplosion.com
"Nigel Mack has been described as a "triple threat," performing as a vocalist, guitarist and harp player. Mack is developing a growing reputation across the United States as an excellent slide guitarist who puts out some exceptional straight ahead blues with the feeling of bluesmen from the past. Mack puts deep feeling into his original songs. Nigel Mack's talents as a blues musician and the hard work he has done to build his reputation in the blues world, logging over half a million miles across the US, make him a Mount Helena Music Festival "Must See". - Downtown Helena.com
(Nigel Mack's) new recognition is well deserved. Both his slide style and his harp work are refreshingly un-forced, and he struts his versatility on everything from Willie Cobb's jaunty "You Don't Love Me" to Elmore James's searing "The Sky is Crying," as well as his own hard-driving originals."
Dahl / White - Chicago Reader
Discography
2011- Devil's Secrets
2001 - 'Road Rage'
1996 - 'High Price To Play'
TV Sound Tracks: 'Party Of Five'
'Dawsons Creek'
'The Street'
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Bio
Often described as 'Canada's Blues Ambassador to Chicago', Nigel Mack is a 'blues triple threat' (vocals, harp & guitar). His brand new, all-original CD 'Devil's Secrets' was recently named the winner of the 'Best Self-Produced CD' contest by the 'Windy City Blues Society'. It will be representing Chicago at the 2012 'International Blues Competition' in Memphis.
Nigel Mack has made Chicago, IL his home since 2003. He has toured North America relentlessly (logging over half a million miles) and headlined many of North America's top blues venues and festivals. It was this road-work that gave rise to the title of his 2001 release 'Road Rage'.
A prolific songwriter, Nigel's music has been heard around the globe on several internationally syndicated television programs, including 'Party Of Five', The Street' and 'Dawsons Creek'.
In addition to his full-blown band show Nigel often performs in a solo acoustic format. With his '64 Martin acoustic and a 1929 National steel guitar, Nigel plays music from such luminaries as Son House, Willy Dixon and Tampa Red in addition to his original tunes.
As a performer Nigel Mack pays a great deal of respect to the blues greats that have influenced him, while embracing the the modern funk-blues commonly heard on the Chicago blues scene of today. "My band is based upon the great James Cotton band of the 70's & 80s", he explains. "Cotton and the fellas would go from a 'stone cold' Muddy Waters song to an 'uptown funk' tune in the blink of an eye. It would blow your mind! I love the old blues, and have dedicated my life to playing it right. My band mixes it up, and like a painter, use the all the other shades of blues that are on the palate".
‘Nigel Mack & the Blues Attack’ have toured all over North America, Europe and headlined top blues venues throughout. They are a favorite act at festivals everywhere. Those who have seen this dynamic act will tell that ‘Nigel Mack & the Blues Attack’ are sure to keep you coming back for more!
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
SELECTED - FESTIVALS
2011 - Decatur Celebration, Decatur, IL
2010 - Taste Of Lincoln, Chicago, IL
2008 - Mid-Winter Blues Fest, Saskatoon, SK
2006 - Eutin Blues Festival, Eutin GER
2004 - Ribfest, Ft. Wayne, IN
2004 - Chicago Blues Festival
2002 - Chicago Blues Festival
2001 - Chicago Blues Festival
SELECTED CLUBS
'Slippery Noodle Inn', Indianapolis, IN
‘Kingston Mines', Chicago, IL
'Cafe Campus', Montreal, QC
AWARDS
Winner 2011 'Best self Produced CD, Windy City Blues Society, Chicago, IL
Winner 'First Runner Up', 2011 Chicago Blues Challenge
Maple Blues Awards, 'Best Guitarist' Nominee
West Coast Music Awards: 'Best Blues/R&B Album' Nominee
TELEVISION SOUNDTRACKS
Song: 'Bad Girls' featured on 'Dawson's Creek'
Song: 'Someone Like You', featured on 'Time Of Your Life'
Songs: 'Bedroom Eyes' & 'How Do I Know', featured on 'The Street'
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