Experience “Canada’s King of Blues” JACK DE KEYZER
at the MCC February 3rd
Two time Juno Award winner, seven time Maple Blues winner Jack de Keyzer and his 6 piece band return to the MCC with their brand new release Checkmate. Checkmate is a tribute to the great Chess Records and Chicago blues giants, featuring songs by Howling Wolf, Elmore James, Otis Rush, Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon and Albert King.
Jack will also be featuring his original award winning songs from his 2017 release “Best of Jack de Keyzer” which includes hits such as Soul Lover, Ride With Me and Engine Trouble.
This is a must see show for fans of blues, rock and soul music. Jack de Keyzer is one of Canada most awarded and in demand live performers and session guitarists.
Awards: Juno Awards
Win: 6 The Corktown Sessions/ Blues Album of the Year 2010
Win: 6 String Lover/ Blues Album of the Year 2003
Nomination: Electric Love/ Blues Album of the Year 2013
Nomination: Blues Thing/Blues Album of the Year 2007
Nomination: Down in the Groove/Blues Album of the Year 2001 Maple Blues Award
Guitarist of the Year 2007,2005, 2004
Entertainer of the Year 2004
Electric Act of the Year 2004
Down in the Groove/ Blues Album of the Year 2000
Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement) 2001 International Songwriting Competition
Honourable Mention “The Way That I Love You” 2010
1st place Win ” That’s The Only Time” 2007 Great Canadian Blues Award
Winner CBC listeners vote 2009 View All Newsletters & Press Releases »
