Since 2007, Boogie Patrol has been captivating crowds, both old & new, bringing funk back to its roots & leading you to a place of good-lovin'. A Blues, Funk, Soul band from Edmonton, Alberta, these diverse musicians have branched out to play more of Western Canada after creating a serious buzz on the lips of Edmontonians in the know. Combining mind-bending guitar, keys & harmonica solos with a rhythm section that you can't help but move to, Boogie Patrol consists of harmonica hound "Rotten" Dan, belting out tunes alongside Japan ex-pat Yuji Ihara, who cranks out jaw-dropping guitar solos while keyboard player Sean Grieve tickles the ivories 'til they're numb. Rounding out the sound is Nigel Gale on bass with the rhythm that gets feet tapping, heads nodding, enticing even the most hesitant dancer to the dancefloor. Although rooted in blues, the sound of the band crosses various genres, with hints of funk, soul, gospel and R&B flavouring their original music. Staying true to their name, Boogie Patrol takes letting loose to a whole new level. In the words of Ric Hall, guitarist for Buddy Guy: "Boogie Patrol is off the hook! They're on fire!”
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