Vancouver-based guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Buie will perform at Joe’s Garage on Saturday March 31.
Since the age of 16, he has honed his skill as a premium blues performer. Over the past 14 years he has been playing throughout Canada, the USA and Japan.
Along the way he has shared the stage with such artists as blues legend Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor, the Jeff Healey Band, John Mayall, Powder Blues Band, Big Dave Mclean, Jimmy D. Lane, Wild T, Johnny Ferriera and Jerry Doucette.
With the release of his critically acclaimed CD Urban Blues, his profile continues to grow. Jason’s second CD Live at the Blue Gator was released in 2009. Jason did spring and fall European tours in 2009 with great success.
Jason was born and raised in Victoria. As an adolescent he explored the roots of American blues along with other forms of music that spawned from it.
Growing up in an artistic home, Jason had the freedom to explore his passion and talent. His love for the blues really blossomed when he witnessed Albert Collins in concert at 15 years old.
“I worked at the local grocery store and I borrowed one of the older guy’s ID to get into the show. Albert was amazing; there will never be anyone like him.”
From that point on Buie was hooked. Jason has taken his influences and sculpted them into a style of his own.
His music remains a well-seasoned gumbo of blues, funk, rock and soul with influences that originate in the southern states and inner cities of America. Jason’s from-the-heart vocals and fiery guitar work combined with a charismatic stage presence have caused listeners and critics to take notice. His passion and honesty always comes through in his live shows.
Urban Blues reflects Jason’s love of various blues styles from uptown horn arrangements, funk, Texas shuffles. And traditional blues. Two of Jason’s songs have also been featured on Vancouver’s crime drama TV show Cold Squad.
Tickets are limited and available at Bop City Records in Courtenay or on a first-come basis at the door.
Joe’s Garage is a restaurant venue with limited seating. The kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8:30. Reserved seating is for dinner patrons only.
View the menu online at www.joeson5th.ca. Book dinner reservations at milo@joeson5th.ca or call 250-702- 6456 for information.
— Joe’s Garage
