ANDRE BISSON RHYTHM & BLUES EXPERIENCE
WWW.ANDREBISSON.CA
Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Rock, Swing
and Soul
Biography
A N D R É B I S S O N — V O C A L S / G U I T A R
For over a decade André Bisson has been performing his unique blend of R&B and
Soul throughout Canada, U.S.A., England, Wales and Ireland. After graduating from the
Applied Music Program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Bisson went on to record,
compose, and arrange six albums. The success of these award-winning albums has led
to several international tours, packed houses, sold-out concerts, and the chance to
open for esteemed artists such as Colin James, Jimmie Vaughan, Robben Ford and
Steven Page. Bisson was honoured to win the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the
2015 Hamilton Blues Music Awards as well as a nomination for Overseas Artist of the
Year from the British Blues Awards. This October 2016, Andre won the Road to
Memphis contest with the Grand River Blues Society to perform at the International
Blues Competition in Memphis in Jan/Feb 2017.
This multi-talented and multitasking vocalist, composer, songwriter, bandleader and
guitarist is quickly proving himself to be a force to be reckoned with on the Canadian
blues and roots scene. With the influences of Motown, Stax, big band, and gospel
music, André has composed repertoire of blues songs that reach orchestrations of up to
20 pieces. His 2015 release Left With The Blues further cemented his position as one
of the genre’s most talented and remarkable artists. The album was released to rave
reviews and extensive radio airplay around the world. Left With The Blues was
nominated for Blues Recording of the Year at the Hamilton Music Awards, reached # 1
on the Stingray blues charts, and received several placements on the !Earshot campus
and community radio charts throughout Canada and the Roots Music Report charts. As
one reviewer wrote, “Bisson’s song writing talent shines on this magnificent album…[it]
is an outstanding listen.” (Phillycheeze's Rock and Blues Reviews) while another called
the album a “soulful, tasty, rich offering.” (Bman’s Blues Report)
André Bisson and his various band formations are highly in demand for live music
venues, bars, private functions and corporate events. Bisson set out for a cross-
Canada tour this past summer and his 6th UK Tour this September.
Always a consummate performer, André Bisson and his top-notch musicians
consistently provide a refreshing, fun and enjoyable experience for music lovers of all
kinds.
Loretta Hale
Hamilton, Ontario
1-905-741-1837
Past Events
Loretta Hale
Hamilton, Ontario
1-905-741-1837
Calendar at www.andrebisson.ca
Performing before Jimmie Vaughan at Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario
Harvest Time Blues: Monaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival-Monaghan Ireland
Bentworth Blues Festival—Bentworth, Hampshire, England UK
Sunflowerfest —Hillsborough, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
TRIBFEST—Driffield,, United Kingdom
Beatleweek Festival at The Cavern Club—Liverpool, UK
Jericho Tavern—Oxford,, UK
Old Bush Blues Festival—Callow End, UK
Congleton Jazz & Blues Fest—Congleton, UK
Blues Dragon Rhythm & Blues Club—Cardiff, UK
Worcester CAMRA Beer, Cider & Perry Festival - Worcester, UK
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival Porquis Bluesfest—2 Days including a workshop—Porquis Junction, ON
Food & Drink Festival at Copps Coliseum & Careport Centre—Hamilton, ON
Gage Grooves Concert Series —Hamilton, ON
Sound of Music Festival—Burlington, ON
Concerts in the Park—Burlington, ON
Royal Botanical Gardens Red Hot Jazz & Cool Blues Concert Series—Burlington, ON
Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Burlington, Quite, Milton, & Waterdown Rotary Ribfests
Canada Day— Various Locations
National Capital Craft Beer Week—Ottawa, ON
Lobsterfest—Mississauga, ON
Corso Italia Festival—Toronto, ON
Cayugafest—Cayuga, ON
Fonthill Bandshell Concert– Fonthill, ON
Bread & Honey Festival—Streetsville, ON
Caledonia Fair—Caledonia, ON
Kincardine Arts Centre—Kincardine, ON
James Anthony Live TV Series on Cogeco Burlington/Oakville
SummerTime Blues Concert Series—Niagara Falls, ON
RBG Panorama Pan AM Games Festival—Burlington, ON
Vine Dining—Theatre Aquarius Food & Wine—Beamsville, ON
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: RDTS (Montreal), Mohawk College (Hamilton), SKAL International(Toronto), Tulloch Engineering,
Rotary Gala (Caledon), DC Taylors Jewellers (Midland) and many other private functions in Ontario
W W W . A N D R E B I S S O N . C A
P R E S S
" L e f t W i t h T h e B l u e s v e e r s f r o m s o u l f u l b a l l a d s
t o j u m p y b l u e s n u m b e r s t h a t i g n i t e s p a r k s l i k e
m e t a l o n f l i n t . T h i s i s a r o b u s t b l u e s a l b u m
t h a t l e a v e s a n i m p r e s s i o n . ” I n v i s i b l e I n k
"A refreshingly, alternative musical experience was provided by the
Canadian group Andre Bisson Rhythm & Blues Experience.”
“A combination of clever arrangements, tasteful guitar work, and
exceptionally talented saxophone and trumpet players”.
Dave Scott—Blues Revue Magazine on the Harvest Time Blues Festival in Monaghan, Ireland
"Packed with enough soul and energy to fill a couple of albums,
Andre and his big band will satisfy all your musical cravings". -2015
Left With the Blues - Hamilton Blues
"Hamilton’s André Bisson seems intent on making Steel Town into
Soul Town. What they call an R&B Experience is a full-featured horn
band. A relatively young Bisson sings, plays guitar & piano and
writes the band’s material, but the horns do the heavy lifting. This is
their fourth album and they’re quite close enough to the real thing." John Valentyn —Toronto Blues Society—Maple Blues Magazine
“With a title like Left With the Blues, that’s what I was expecting to
pull from this batch of songs, but there is so much going on here I
was delighted as each track grabbed me and took on some really
cool, unexpected side trips. This is a perfect album”. Written by John the Rock Doctor Kereiff
“You might not get "One More Chance", so you'd better hurry to the
dance floor when this one comes on. This jazzy, swinger will surely
have everyone jumpin' to their feet. Matt on the drums and Brad,
possibly at discs best on the bass, are absolutely on fire here. So are
Francis and Loretta who's horn blowing are absolutely blowing me
away - be it on solos or in rhythm. Of course, with all this going on
behind him, Andre's sizzling on vocals and getting in a few strong
guitar licks. This is easily the discs best - or as I often call it - the
"replay track".....I've already lost count.” By Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro—Mary4Music.com
2015 Winner—Hammer Blues Awards—Male Vocalist of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Winner– Hamilton Industry Awards—Keyboard Player of the Year
2014 Nominee—British Blues Awards—Overseas Artist
2013 Winner—Blues Underground Network—Rhythm & Blues Record of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Winner– Hamilton Industry Awards—Keyboard Player of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Drummer of The Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Recording Studio of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Bass Player of the Year
2012
For “Till the Real Thing Comes Along”
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Music Awards—Instrumental Recording of the Year
Winner– Hamilton Industry Awards—Keyboard Player of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Tour Manager of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Recording Studio of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Bass Player of the Year
Nominee– Hamilton Industry Awards—Special Instrumentalist of the Year
2009
For “Rhythm & Blues Experience”
Nominee—Hamilton Music Awards—Blues Recording of the Year
Winner—Blues Underground Network—Rhythm & Blues Record of the Year
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What is provided
~Up to 3x50 minute sets (depending on the event) ~The Band sets up 1 hour before guests arrive ~We bring our own PA sound system and equipment if needed ~We can play music through an ipod/laptop during breaks through our PA system with songs of your choice or a collection of music similar to ours if needed For Larger Functions:
# 1 - The 5 Piece Band
Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Elec-
tric Bass and Drums
# 3 - The 7 Piece Band
Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Alto Saxophone,
Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone,
Electric Bass and Drums
# 2 - The 6 Piece Band
Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Bari
Saxophone, Electric Bass and Drums
PACKAGES RHYTHM & BLUES EXPERIENCE
Norm Thornton & Jeff Thomblison
Burlington, ON
NJT Audio
SOUND & LIGHTING PRODUCTION
Photo by Marta Hewson
www.martahewson.com
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