The MacKenzie Blues Band

The MacKenzie Blues Band, was manifested when Trevor, MacKenzie put the word out he wanted to create his ultimate mobile incarnation of the blues. An in demand session guitarist for the last 20 years, he was determined to make THE band to satisfy his need for tasty sizzling licks and "cry your heart" out dynamics. Songs that punch you in the gut and then help you make it through the darkest hours. Then get your feet dancing. This band is a total celebration of musicality and human spirit.

Meet the Band
MRS.TARA MACKENZIE
Lead Vocals
Tara is an in demand session vocalist, voice teacher and high intensity performer who's versatility is unparalelled. She has worked as a professional singer for 25 years, touring extensively in Europe, South Africa, the Carribbean and North America. Her passion for dynamics, grit and range set her apart from the pack as a singer. Her original songs are heartfelt and soulful. She has an uncanny ability to interpret classics of the genre into her very own style. When Tara sings, people get effected. They feel it. It's a rare singer who's voice can tear right through your soul they way she can.

Mr. TREVOR MACKENZIE
Lead Guitar- Lap Steel- Musical Director
Resident Grey Bruce Axeman, Trevor is a sought after guitarist of high caliber. His mastery of multiple guitar disciplines,fluidity and ability to cause a melodic screeching commotion pleases audiences every time. Trevor is not shy about observing and then destroying musical boundaries, believing that musicality can not be contained by shoving it in definable boxes. The blues is broad, The manifestation of the blues is wider than 12 bars. It lives and breathes, just as you and i do. He's on a mission of his own design to prove this. He has toured internationally in Japan, China, Barbados, America and Canada treating audiences to a musical spectacle of pleasureable audible experience.

MR.JOEL DAWSON
On Vocals, Double and Electric Bass:
Joel is an in demand session musician in Southern Ontario, known for his funky, tasteful, biting and melodic work on the upright and electric bass. A Graduate of Humber College music program, He is an educator running a successful teaching studio, and busy live performer. He has toured and recorded internationally. He has worked musically with Tara on and off over the last 17 years. He has a wonderfully dry sense of humor and never fails to deliver a killer brand of sonic density.

MR.MICHAEL WEIR
On Drums and Vocals:
If Thor wasn't the Patriarch of Thunder, Mike might be.
He is the kind of musician, bands would kill to be able to work with. He's that guy who plays every instrument so well you can't believe that much groove could exist in one earth suit.He's a beautiful vocalist with a near countertenor range who creates intelligent harmony and mojo. Mike's passion is playing the drums, and it shows. He is also an in demand session commodity In Southern Ontario.