A new project under way.

Started by Glenn Byford in September of 2023, The Groove Project covers the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond. This 4 horn, 2 vocalist and rhythm team plans on working clubs, festivals, wineries around the GTA. Stay tuned for updates!

Hamilton’s Bucket List Band  Blues Forged in ‘The Hammer’ 
 
Hamilton’s Bucket List Band is an exciting  genre­busting horn band from Hamilton, Ontario. Eight  veteran musicians bring a bucket­load of experience  and talent to the stage to entertain audiences  everywhere.    The Bucket List band performs a cross section of both  original and cover tunes with blues, roots, R&B and  classic rock flavours. Frontman John Staley’s gravelly  baritone voice defines the overall sound, and horn  arrangements by saxman John Godek and trombonist  Carl Korody add lots of spice and nuance. Trumpeter  Dave Baldry, drummer Glen Brown, keyboardist Dave  Dalgleish, and guitarists Ralph Lefevre and Russ  McAllister superbly complete the team. 
 
The band’s first CD titled “Rumrunner” was released in June 2016 to a sold­out show at The Brown Barrel.  Recorded by Urmas Soomet at Flamborough’s Studio 13, it was captured in a “live off the floor” recording  session. Three uniquely Hamilton original songs appear in the collection: “Rumrunner” telling the story of  bootlegger Rocco Perri, “Black Widow” recounts the Evelyn Dick saga, and “Brant Inn Boogie” brings back the  memories of the Brant Inn’s glorious dance hall days. Every tune has a danceable beat and a catchy hook.