Mocking Shadows
The Mocking Shadows performing at a free concert on Canada Day 2007 in Calgary
The Mocking Shadows performing at a free concert on Canada Day 2007 in Calgary
Background information
OriginCalgary, Alberta, Canada
GenresR&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae
Years active1997 (1997)–present
MembersGareth Hughes
Andrew Lattoni
Fred Brenton
Jory Kinjo
Dan Smith
Darren Bourne

Mocking Shadows is a Canadian R&B and jazz/funk fusion band from Calgary, Alberta.

History

Mocking Shadows was founded in 1997, and originally performed traditional rhythm and blues music.[1] The band's first album was entitled Mock1, and this was followed in 1999 with a live album, Caught in the Act, and "Long Way," in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, the Mocking Shadows toured across Canada with B. B King.[2]

The lineup changed over time, leading to the introduction of funk elements and ska jazz in their music.[3][4][5]

The band released several more albums;[6] their album Out of the Blue was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2004.[7] The Shadows horn section also contributed to Boogie Patrol's 2017 album Man On Fire.[8][9]

Band members

2023 lineup

  • Jory Kinjo, Bass/Vocals.[10]
  • Gareth Hughes, Saxophone/Vocals.
  • Steve Fletcher, Keys/Vocals.
  • Louis "El Pana" Tovar, Drums.
  • Aaron Young, Guitar.
  • Kim Beachum, Trumpet/Flugelhorn.
  • Carsten Rubeling, Trombone
  • Amber Suchy, Vocals
  • Stephanie Suchy, Vocals

Past members

  • Fernando Longhi, Drums.
  • Rob Phillips, Guitar/Vocals.
  • Mike Little, Keys/B3.
  • Darren Bourne, Keys/B3
  • Andrew Lattoni, Trombone.
  • Roderick Tate, Trombone.
  • Ian Hartley, Trumpet/Backing Vocals
  • John Johnston(deceased)Bass.
  • Patrick Raymaker, Keyboards.
  • Dan Smith, Guitar

Discography

  • Mock - 1 - 1998
  • Long Way - 2001
  • Caught in the Act - 1999
  • Out of the Blue - 2003
  • Check One - 2005
  • The Sound - 2007

References

  1. ↑ "Calgary band moving to more modern R&B, soul sound". The Crag and Canyon, September 18, 2007
  2. ↑ "In the Presence of Musical Royalty". Lac Du Bonnet Leader]. April 22, 2002
  3. ↑ "The dual nature of Shadows". Calgary Herald, 2007-12-13 by Heath McCoy
  4. ↑ "Email scam plays on musicians' dreams". CBC News]. May 19, 2009
  5. ↑ " Mocking Shadows and Rachelle Van Zanten rock and roll". Lethbridge Alberta Beat, 20 October 2009
  6. ↑ "‘City boy’ comes to rural Alberta". Cochrane Eagle, Mar 05, 2015 By: Allison Drinnan
  7. ↑ "Manitoba Nets 33 Nominations at 2004 WCMAs". M nitoba Music. August 17, 2004
  8. ↑ "Recensie: Boogie Patrol – Man On Fire". Blues Magazine, 19 May 2017
  9. ↑ "Boogie Patrol reaches new level of studio polish, fan appreciation with latest album, tour". Edmonton Journal, Roger Levesque April 22, 2017
  10. ↑ "Bar Band of the Month: Jory Kinjo". Cagary Herald, Drew Anderson, Swerve 07.31.2012
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