Okanagan Spotlight with the Jimmy LeGuilloux
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Weekly: June 29 to August 31
Location: The Blue Gator, 441 Lawrence Ave
Address: 441 Lawrence Ave
Time: 8:30 pm
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Okanagan Spotlight with the Jimmy LeGuilloux
JIMMY LEGUILLOUX BIO
Birth name: Kenneth James MacDonald
Given name: at Adoption James Robert LeGuilloux
Born: 11 October, 1964 Flin flon, Manitoba CANADA
Current residence: Kelowna, BC CANADA
Genres: Rock, Adult contemporary
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards
Years active: 1981- present
JimmyLeGuillouxBand:
Jimmy LeGuilloux
- Vocals, guitars, (Who’s on Bass?, Vicious fishes, STIL)
Curtis Savoie
- Guitar, Vocals (STIL, Hair despair)
Rich Priske
- Bass (Matthew Good band)
Dean Morris
- Drums, Vocals (STIL)
“Everything and the Box it came in” is Jim’s latest CD. It is an acoustic album recorded mostly in Jim’s living room. It is now avail at shows and soon to be released online.
Jim has shared the stage with Kim Mitchell, Keith Emerson, Darby Mills and tons of recording artists over the years! Playing music goes without question for Jim. He has played shows internationally, in the U.S., New Zealand and the U.K. while remaining content to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that the okanagan has to offer.When asked about his most memorable experiences, he speaks fondly of his former bands and most notably “Who’s on Bass?” and their trips to Vegas, UK.
Jim’s C.D. titled “SONGS THAT I LOVE” features his history of recordings from present day back to the “80′s. “Birthday suit”-Universal juveniles was added to Power104 and is recieving airplay. Jim’s song “Kaisha”, (1995) is in gold rotation and gets played almost every day! It has been heard worldwide as far away as New Zealand and Australia! Jim can be found playing clubs in the Kelowna area and says his favorites are the ski resorts in winter and Houseboats and Outdoor festivals in the summer. He enjoys playing cover music and says it keeps his musical edge happening while recording and writing songs.
Jimmy has been producing and engineering many local up and coming artists including “Fields of green” (Indie alt pop, top 20 finalists in peak performance project 2011, Top honours in Vancouver seeds 2012).
Jimmy LeGuilloux’s “Songs that I love” is available for purchase online at iTunes, as well as some retail outlets in the Kelowna area. Look for online sites such as Facebook, Reverbnation, and soundcloud for free streaming, pics etc.
http://www.bluegator.net/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Gator/181198580950
http://www.jimmylegs.ca/
The Blue Gator, 441 Lawrence Ave 441 Lawrence Ave
events@kelownanow.com
JIMMY LEGUILLOUX BIO
Birth name: Kenneth James MacDonald
Given name: at Adoption James Robert LeGuilloux
Born: 11 October, 1964 Flin flon, Manitoba CANADA
Current residence: Kelowna, BC CANADA
Genres: Rock, Adult contemporary
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards
Years active: 1981- present
JimmyLeGuillouxBand:
Jimmy LeGuilloux
- Vocals, guitars, (Who’s on Bass?, Vicious fishes, STIL)
Curtis Savoie
- Guitar, Vocals (STIL, Hair despair)
Rich Priske
- Bass (Matthew Good band)
Dean Morris
- Drums, Vocals (STIL)
“Everything and the Box it came in” is Jim’s latest CD. It is an acoustic album recorded mostly in Jim’s living room. It is now avail at shows and soon to be released online.
Jim has shared the stage with Kim Mitchell, Keith Emerson, Darby Mills and tons of recording artists over the years! Playing music goes without question for Jim. He has played shows internationally, in the U.S., New Zealand and the U.K. while remaining content to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that the okanagan has to offer.When asked about his most memorable experiences, he speaks fondly of his former bands and most notably “Who’s on Bass?” and their trips to Vegas, UK.
Jim’s C.D. titled “SONGS THAT I LOVE” features his history of recordings from present day back to the “80′s. “Birthday suit”-Universal juveniles was added to Power104 and is recieving airplay. Jim’s song “Kaisha”, (1995) is in gold rotation and gets played almost every day! It has been heard worldwide as far away as New Zealand and Australia! Jim can be found playing clubs in the Kelowna area and says his favorites are the ski resorts in winter and Houseboats and Outdoor festivals in the summer. He enjoys playing cover music and says it keeps his musical edge happening while recording and writing songs.
Jimmy has been producing and engineering many local up and coming artists including “Fields of green” (Indie alt pop, top 20 finalists in peak performance project 2011, Top honours in Vancouver seeds 2012).
Jimmy LeGuilloux’s “Songs that I love” is available for purchase online at iTunes, as well as some retail outlets in the Kelowna area. Look for online sites such as Facebook, Reverbnation, and soundcloud for free streaming, pics etc.
http://www.bluegator.net/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Gator/181198580950
http://www.jimmylegs.ca/
