jimmy guiboche/pete turland band
Saturday June 29
8:45 PM - 10:30 PM
Jimmy Guiboche and Pete Turland have had a friendship dating back to the mid-nineties when they toured together with Harpdog Brown and the Bloodhounds. Their mutual love for the blues and guitar shenanigans has brought them together in this high-energy, guitar-driven duo with some veteran pals backing them up. Their sound is steeped in the blues, country, rockabilly and good old rock and roll and guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed all night long!
jimmy guiboche
Edmonton blues veteran Jimmy Guiboche has spent over three decades earning a reputation as one of Alberta's premier blues figures as a sideman, band leader and promoter/producer. He is a mainstay at festivals across Western Canada where he has made his mark with his unique interpretation of classic blues stylings. He was recognized for his contributions to the Edmonton blues scene in 2020 when he was inducted into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame in the performer category.
He discovered the blues after leaving his chilly, Northern Manitoba home and moved to the city where he snuck into his first blues bar and was instantly hooked. He picked up the guitar at 18 and started to play in local blues bands covering classic Chicago blues by Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and Earl Hooker and also Texas blues men T-Bone Walker,
His no-nonsense approach to the blues has yielded him respect as one who has studied the blues, internalized it and can play it back in a style that is both true to the old blues, yet new and refreshing.
pete turland
Pete Turland, the rockabilly bassist extraordinaire, is renowned for his dynamic slap bass technique and melodic prowess. Known on both sides of the Atlantic, Turland has earned respect for bringing new life to the standup bass. His journey began in the gritty bars and clubs of Canada, leading to major folk and blues festivals across North America and Europe, sharing stages with legends like Elvis Presley and The Tragically Hip. Since his first album in 1984, Turland has contributed to over 50 recordings with top blues and rockabilly bands such as Ray Condo and His Ricochets, Cousin Harley, and The Twisters. With a career spanning over three decades, the Edmonton-based musician has been a frontman, band leader, and a sought-after session player, garnering nominations for Juno, Genie, CMA, Maple Blues, and West Coast music awards. His talent is globally recognized, with Rockabilly Rules magazine listing him among the top 10 rockabilly bass players of all time. A virtuoso on the double bass, Turland is also a gifted guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who takes pride in his Canadian roots and continues to influence the rockabilly and blues scenes worldwide