Andre & The J-Tones Rhythm & Blues Experience

Cogeco TV's James Anthony Presents LIVE! with Andre Bisson and a couple J-Tones

2011-09-30T01:03:00.000-07:00

Andre Bisson was given the opportunity to be part of the 1st Episode of James Anthony's new show on Cogeco 23 Burlington/Niagara area. The show is called "James Anthony Presents LIVE!", a new show that allows Hamilton/Niagara musicians come and show their stuff on television. This episode was filmed at The Dutch Mill Market in the Waterdown area. We were honoured to be on the roster with great artists as Harrison Kennedy, Steve Burnside, and the talented musicians of the James Anthony and the "Eh" Team. 4 of Andre's songs were filmed and they will be spread over a few episodes this year.

Here is the first tune "One More Gig" Written by Andre Bisson

Harrison Kennedy (Top) Steve Burnside (Next photo)

James Anthony and the EH Team!

NEW CD - Andre Bisson - Beyond the Covers

2011-05-19T13:29:00.001-07:00

Andre's new CD is here and available at CDBABY It has lots of great arrangements of covers tunes by Stevie Wonder, The Tempations, and The Beatles.

It will also be available soon on iTunes, Amazon, emusic, target, HMV online, and more!

You can also come get it when we are playing live as well. Upcoming shows in the next month are below:

Saturday, May 28, 2011 - The Augusta House - Hamilton - Motown Night - 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 4 - Milton Street Festival - Milton, ON 9:35 - 11 p.m.
Sunday, June 5 - Streetsville Bread & Honey Festival Streetsville, ON 4-5p.m.
Friday, June 17 - Sound of Music Street Festival - Burlington, ON - 7p.m.- 10:15 p.m.
Saturday, June 18 - Niagara Ribfest - Niagara Falls, ON 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Hamilton's Food and Drink Fest 2011 with Andre & the J-Tones Slide Show

2011-04-10T21:22:00.000-07:00

Andre & the J-Tones performed 2 days at the Hamilton Food and Drink Fest at Copps Colliseum this weekend. Photo's are from:
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
and Sunday, April 10, 2011
www.foodanddrinkfest.com | www.andreandthejtones.com

Andre & The J-Tones Christmas CD Release!!!!

2010-12-03T10:53:00.000-08:00

It's here! Andre & The J-Tones 1st official CD release is a Christmas CD!
With some great classic Christmas songs arranged by Andre Bisson in the style of Rhythm & Blues, Swing, Blues, and Funk!!!!

It can be picked up at our concerts and if you are unable to make it to Hamilton, ON then you can purchase it online at CD BABY

Our CD releases are listed below:

Friday, December 3, 2010 - Lionheart British Pub - Mississauga 9 p.m. till 1 a.m.
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - Augusta House - Hamilton, ON - 10 p.m. till 1:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 12, 2010 - The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - Hamilton 7 p.m. till 9 :30pm

The musicians on the CD were:
Andre Bisson - Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica
Dan Rodrigues - Lead Guitar
Kevin Freer - Bass
Anthony Giles - Drums
Loretta Hale - Trumpet
Jackie Chalmers - Alto/Tenor Saxophone

Andre & the J-Tones in Ottawa, Perth and Quebec

2010-08-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hey! (Photo's Below)

We're back from our trip in Quebec, Ottawa and Perth. We were very fortunate to stay on the Ottawa River in a cottage in Quyon, Qc where the beer is sold in convinence stores and poutine on every corner.

We performed in Ottawa at a great Pub called D'Arcy McGee's at 44 Sparks Street near the Parliament buildings. We had a great crowd and saw lots of friends and family from the area which was awesome! We played till 1 a.m. and ended with an encore of Proud Mary.

When we got back to the cottage we were lucky to catch the best moments of the meteor shower that was taking place above us. It was a great site and first time most of us had seen one.

Friday and Saturday we had off to relax and spend some time in Ottawa to see the Museum of Civilization and have lunch in the Byward Market area. Other than that we spent time playing volleyball and horseshoe at the cottage.

Sunday early morning it was raining something torrential which left us wondering if we would be performing at all that day. When we arrived in Perth the rain stopped just in time for us to perform at the Perth Garlic Festival. During our breaks we went to sample all the different garlic dips, jams, fudge, honey, and flavoured and pickled garlic, making it an extremely delicious festival! We finished around 3 p.m. when it began to rain again. (phew!)

Sunday evening we enjoyed an amazing last dinner as we had all week and relaxed one last night on the Ottawa River.

Overall we had a great time and are looking forward to next years Eastern Ontario Tour.

Northern Ontario Tour 2010 Recap

2010-07-04T21:04:00.000-07:00

HEY, We're Back!

We had a great time overall and met a lot of great people at our performances. Beautiful weather all week in the great North and not too many bugs.

We played in Thessalon, Bruce Mines and the last couple of nights in Sault Ste Marie. We've been traveling for about a week to Northern Ontario for the last 4 years and it only gets better.

It was a 10 and a half hour drive back to Hamilton and could have been much longer had we not taken the very nice back roads.

Thanks again to everyone that came out to see us play and also thank you to those of you who bought a CD.

VIDEO'S - BASKETBALL - Greatest Shot Ever
Andre's newest song - Real Bad Feeling
Photo's are below

Northern Ontario Tour Update 2

2010-07-02T13:45:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

We played Wednesday night @ The Sinton Tavern in Thessalon, ON where everyone was ready to dance and have a good time.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Canada Day - We played from 12:30 p.m. til 4 p.m. had a little afternoon lunch and played again from 7-9 p.m. before the fireworks. We were lucky to have great weather this year. Met lots of great people, not just from Bruce Mines but also Ohio, Pennsilvania, Ottawa, and all over Ontario.

In between all of this time, we've been enjoying a lot of basketball, hiking, jogging, board games, reading, jamming and just sitting around and talking. All that stuff seems pretty simple, but when you add all this beautiful scenery its just that much better.

Hope all is well!

Northern Ontario Tour Update Part 1

2010-06-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Hey All!

So after a furious game of packing the care / tetris, we managed to pick everyone up and hit the road. After about 3m of backing up, we ran over the garbage.

So one quick false start, and we were off on the road. Traffic wasn't too bad. We managed to make good time to Perry Sound, so we took a few minutes to reflect over some Richards Coffee and Sandwiches.

The rest of the trip was rather uneventful. Some smoke stacks, a few intimate moments with a moose, and then a quick run straight to Bruce Mines Ontario.

We finally made it and the vacation can begin! So for the last two days we have been sitting around, Playin basketball (most amazing shot ever!!), Some relaxing, and a heated game of monopoly. All in all it's been a very nice couple days. Last night the other half of the band arrived at about 2am. Today more relaxing in preparation for; The Sinton Tavern in Thessalon, ON. Time to blow their minds! Stay Tuned to hear how it goes in "Andre & The J-Tones Northern Ontario Tour 2010 Update Pt 2!!"

Hamilton Food & Drink Festival 2010 - Copps Coliseum

2010-04-13T23:46:00.000-07:00

GREAT TIME @ The Hamilton Food & Drink Festival! We met a lot of great people, cooks, and some great musicians as well!!!

Tha Hamilton Food & Drink Festival is the place to be! The Food is delicious and the Drink is satisfying.

Thanks to the all the Coordinators and helpers that made it such a great weekend!

Jordan House & Hamilton Food & Drink Festival!

2010-04-11T06:05:00.000-07:00

Andre & the J-Tones started this weekend with a bang at The Jordan House in Jordan/Lincoln, ON It`s a beautiful venue with a great open sound and a delicious menu. We hope to see this place again soon.

GREAT time at the Hamilton Food & Drink Festival today, we got meet a lot of great people and some great musicians as well!

The Hamilton Food & Drink Festival is the place to be this weekend if you can get there. The Food is delicious and the Drink is satisfying!

Thanks to the Food and Drink Coordinators for such a great day!!!

Andre Bisson on CFMU Mon. April 5, 2010 LISTEN HERE

2010-04-06T01:45:00.000-07:00

Here is Andre on CFMU McMaster Radio's - Dusted Off with Steven Francis talking about Stax Records and promoting our upcoming shows this weekend.

www.andreandthejtones.com/apps/blog to hear the show from Monday, April 5, 2010

Listen every Monday from 6-7 p.m. and listen to Steven Francis weekly talk about Blues, Motown, and Rhythm & Blues! http://www.cfmu.mcmaster.ca/

Dusted Off myspace www.myspace.com/dustedoff

Thanks Steven for having Andre on the show!

Stax Museum - Soulsville USA
Concord Music Group
Stax Group
Stax Records Myspace
Respect yourself: The Stax Records Story
Stax Records Facebook
Stax Records Youtube

One More Gig

2010-03-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

One More Gig written by Andre Bisson from his CD Rhythm & Blues Experience
made by Optos - from Slovakia

Thanks for Voting Andre's CD Best CD of 2009 for The Hamilton Blues Lovers

2010-01-29T13:33:00.000-08:00

Thank you for voting Andre's CD : A Rhythm & Blues Experience

Best CD of 2009 for The Hamilton Blues Lovers

We can't thank you enough for your support!!!

http://blueshamilton.blogspot.com/2010/01/and-award-goes-to.html

Come to Brando's to hear some great music on Feb. 27th -& Photo's from Hamilton to Haiti Fundraiser

2010-01-24T22:43:00.000-08:00

CLICK HERE to see photo's of Andre & the J-Tones @ The Hamilton to Haiti Fundraiser @ The Corktown Pub
http://www.slide.com/r/RLjXenii2T-ryiWNDmnnoAAepX4LjfF4?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

HEY! Come see us play at -
Brando's Pub in Brantford, ON
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 6:30 p.m. till 9 p.m.
http://www.andreandthejtones.com/ for more information
http://www.brandosgilligans.com/

Voted Best Rhythm & Blues Album in Canada - Blues Underground Network Year End Review

2010-01-03T08:35:00.000-08:00

Best Rhythm & Blues Album - Canada through the Blues Underground Networks Year End Review!

http://www.bluesundergroundnetwork.com/2009_Year_End_Review.html

Andre's CD was reviewed last year by The Blues Underground Network and then voted Best Rhythm & Blues Album in Canada

Happy New Years Everyone!
See Andre perform at Niagara On The Lake's Harp's Pub this Saturday, January 9th, 2010 with Dan Rodrigues on Guitar

Playing in Sudbury for New YEars Eve tonight!

2009-12-31T06:54:00.000-08:00

Playing in Sudbury, ON tonight at The Huddle Restaurant/Lounge/Bowling Alley for the New Years Eve Bash!
Doors open at 9 p.m. We play at 10 p.m. till 1:30 a.m.
more details on our homepage. www.andreandthejtones.com

Looking forward to playing in the rhythm of the bowlers.

Will update soon....

A Rhythm & Blues Christmas video's and interview with Steven Francis and Cable 14

2009-12-17T00:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Just some news from the last week and a bit.
Last Monday, December 7 Andre was on the Radio with Steven Francis from 93.3 McMaster Radio on a show called Dusted Off, its a show about The Blues and Motown and its on every Monday from 6-7 p.m. You can download episodes and hear the show here and you can go to Steven's Myspace here . It was a great show where Steven and Andre talked about the Blues and Andre's music.

Andre's Rhythm & Blues Christmas Concert went well on Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 which was recorded live, filmed by a few sources and enjoyed by many. Andre arranged and wrote some funky, Rhythm & Blues, Blues Shuffle type Christmas tunes that were a huge success, and a lot of fun to perform. Thanks to everyone for coming out to our concert, we can't' thank you enough for your support and friendship!!!

On Tues. Dec. 15, 2009 Andre and our bass player Mike Rowell went down to the Cable 14 Studio on Dundurn for an interview with Mark Vituska. Thanks Mark! It was a lot of fun. So that should be on Hamilton's Cable 14 in the new week or 2.

Christmas Sale - All Profits going to Charity! Andre Bisson Rhythm & Blues Experience

2009-12-11T14:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!!

I wanted to send you a letter letting you know that during the holiday season (Dec.11-31) My CD “Rhythm & Blues Experience” Will be on sale for 30% off!

ALSO:
All the profit yes ALL the profits will go to charities that help the less fortunate especially around this time of year. The reason I’m giving all the profits to charity is simple. I didn’t get into the music business for the fame and fortune. I got into this line of work because I love making music and I love the way it can make people feel. I’m not rich but I am comfortable living within my means and I feel very lucky to do what I do for a living and the best way to show my appreciation is to give back to those who are less fortunate.

Thank you all for kindness and support.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best in the new year!

Andre
p.s. Go to www.cdbaby.com/bisson
CD - $8.99
Digital Download - $7.99
Single Tracks $0.89 each
Also if you by 2 CD or more save an additional 20%

Hamilton Music Awards @ the Casbah & A Very Merry Rhythm & Blues Christmas!

2009-12-04T02:02:00.000-08:00

HEY!

Just a couple events for the month!

December 4th @ Midnight Andre and his J-Tones are going to performing at

The Casbah Lounge

12 a.m. Midnight for the Hamilton Music Awards Showcase!

http://www.andreandthejtones.com/

December 6th, we'll be attending the Award Ceremony to meet lots and lots of Hamilton's very talented musicians! Looking forward to that!

MONDAY December 7th Andre will be on McMAster's Radio Station CFMU 93.3 FM with Steven Francis on his Motown and Blues Radio show called "Dusted Off". Andre & Steven will talk about his upcoming concert, and also a little bit about Rhythm & Blues.

Thursday, December 10th Andre is going in to the Cable 14 Studio for an interview about his concert, CD, music, and just about Andre.

Sunday, December 13th is Andre's Christmas Concert
A Rhythm & Blues Christmas

@ The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

at the foot of MacNab St. N, Hamilton

7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

ALL AGES Tickets are $10 Adults $7 Students OR $17 with a CD

http://www.andrebisson.ca/ www.myspace.com/andrebissonmusic

www.youtube.com/andrebisson

http://www.andreandthejtones.com/

For more information contact Loretta @ 905-741-1837 loretta_hale@yahoo.ca or Andre at andrebisson10@hotmail.com

Looking forward to this very busy upcoming week!!!

Andre Bisson Nominated today for Blues Record of the Year - Hamilton Music Award 2009

2009-10-17T20:31:00.000-07:00

Andre was nominated today for a Hamilton Music Award 2009

Nominated for the Hamilton Music Awards 2009
Blues Recording of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS ANDRE!!!

Mustard Festival, Fix Our Word, and The Burlington Ribfest

2009-09-05T11:47:00.000-07:00

We are performing this weekend for the

The Hamilton Mustard Festival - Sat Sept 5 @ 6p.m.

http://www.hamiltoninternationalvillage.ca/MFEntertainment.asp

Burlington Ribfest http://www.canadaslargestribfest.com/ Sun. Sept 6 @5:30p.m.

and the Fix Our World Fundraiser - Sat. Sept 5 @ 8:30 p.m.

We played at some great festivals this weekend and never felt so great! We want to thank everyone that stayed around listened and came to talk to us. It was nice to meet everyone and we e all had a really good time. THANKS!

We saw a lot of great bands this weekend as well including: The Regal Dixieland Band, Jude Johnson, Michael Keys, Backroom 11, James Anthony and Band, and of course The Downchild Blues Band. It was great to meet a lot of amazing musicians. Truly inspiring!

Also a big Thank you to the Mustard Festival, Fix Our World, and The Rotary of Burlington Ribfest we had such a fantastic weekend!

More information if you click the festival or check out http://www.andreandthejtones.com/

12th Annual Mustard Festival 2009

Burlington Rotary Ribfest 2009

Downchild Blues Band

Andre's latest Reviews and Radio Features

2009-08-28T01:43:00.001-07:00

http://www.andreandthejtones.com/presspackreviewsradio.htm

Andre's music will be played on

The Blues Revue Radio Show KIPO 89.3 with Jon Alan in Honolulu, Hawaii

Jon Alan will be featuring 3 of Andre's songs from his CD Rhythm & Blues Experience which can be purchased on iTunes, CDbaby, Amazon, and so much more!

Thanks for stopping by!

Our Ottawa Tour

2009-08-13T02:17:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 We had a very busy week last week, starting with The Royal Botanical Gardens Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues Festival where we played our hearts out to a very good crowd, lots of friendly people, great food, and great weather.

Friday, August 7th, 2009 we left for Quyon Quebec where we were staying at Andre's parents cottage on the Ottawa River. It was a great drive and we made great time. Later...much later that night (3 a.m.) the second load of band members arrived (due to car problems) While we waiting for the second car to make it we took advantage of the horseshoes, relaxing, bonfire, and a ride on Catamaran.

Saturday, August 8th, 2009 We arrived at 11 a.m. in Perth, Ontario after taking a ferry and a good drive back into Ontario to perform for the Perth Garlic Festival. Eating lots of samples of garlic, garlic spreads, honey, fudge, a garlic bread tasting, and other great treats. Thanks to the Lions Club and the committee of the Perth Garlic Festival!
We ended the night with more relaxing and a few Euchre Games. Intense...

Sunday, August 9th, 2009 Everyone spent the day doing different things such as; fishing, eating, relaxing, walking, jogging, horseshoes, and birdwatching. Later that night we made our way to Ottawa, ON our capital city at the Rainbow Bistro where we bumped into Richard Page(Tenor Sax) that went to school with at Mohawk College. IT was a great crowd, with dancers from Swing Dynamite in Ottawa. We met a lot of great people from Ottawa and England, and from surrounding cities. Thanks everyone for staying for the show on a Sunday night!

Monday, August 10, 2009 6 a.m. Elliott Marshall the drummer left earlier to get to work for 1 p.m. in Milton, ON
The rest of us prepared slowly to go home for after lunch by, lounging, fishing, walking, and just taking our time. We made it home around 9 p.m. and that was our Ottawa Trip!!!
Thanks everyone that played and supported the band for this trip including Andrè,s parents.
THANKS

At the
RBG for the Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues Festival www.rbg.ca

We are Ottawa Bound Today!

2009-08-07T00:03:00.000-07:00

We are leaving for OTtawa area in a few hours!

Check out Andre in The Ottawa Sun

and the Ottawa BLUES SOCIETY

Performing

Saturday, August 8th @ The Perth Garlic Festival
Perth Fairgrounds in Perth, ON
www.perthgarlicfestival.com
from 12 - 4 p.m.

and

Saturday, August 9th, 2009 @ The Rainbow Bistro
9:45 pm. till last call
www.therainbow.ca
76 Murray St. Ottawa, ON

Come on down and meet the band!

Andre on the radio Monday, August 3rd - All about Blues on Dusted off with Steven Francis

2009-08-04T01:41:00.000-07:00

Dusted off with Steven Francis was on tonight with a very special Guest, Andre Bisson! That's right, the frontman from this Band.
CFMU 93.3 - Dusted off with Steven Francis
http://www.myspace.com/dustedoff

It was all about Blues, the music industry today, and featuring a few of Andre's songs. We had a great time on the show, and looking forward to heading back in the McMaster Radio Room very soon

Thanks again Steven!

ALSO

Blues Hamilton announced Dan Rodrigues from our Band Musician of the week on twitter and their blog here. blueshamilton.blogspot.com

So be sure to check it out along with our upcoming dates! Come out to the RBG for a picnic or just a great night out in a Rose Garden with Rhythm & Blues! Dance, Eat, and have a great time!

www.rbg.ca

Thanks everyone

Andre & the J-Tones perform at the RBG, Perth, then Ottawa!

2009-08-02T21:10:00.001-07:00

A reminder about the Royal Botanical Gardens Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues Festival at Hendrie Park in the Rose Garden, RAIN OR SHINE! Andre & the J-Tones are performing from 6-8:30 p.m. The Perth Garlic Festival Saturday, August 8th, 2009 - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Perth Fairgrounds Performing your favourite Classic Rhythm & Blues songs and we will be playing in Ottawa as well.

Stay tuned while we make our way to our nations capitol to perform @ The Rainbow Bistro
Sunday, August 9th, 2009 9:45 p.m. till last call

Address: 76 Murray St. Ottawa, Ontario Canada Murray St. & Parent St. in The Byward Market Phone: (613) 241-5123

Send us an email if you have any questions and please come say hi to the band!

The Royal Botanical Gardens - Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues Festival - Wed. Aug 5, 2009 - 6 p.m.

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We're performing @

The Royal Botanical Gardens - Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues Festival

Come down to the RBG on Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: http://www.rbg.ca/

http://www.andreandthejtones.com/
www.myspace.com/andreandthejtones

Slideshow from our Northern Ontario Tour 2009

2009-07-15T21:25:00.000-07:00

Video's coming soon...

Andre on Cable 14 Hamilton

2009-07-08T20:05:00.000-07:00

Andre's newest youtube Video from Hamiltons Cable 14 with David De La Harpe
Filmed on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - Andre's CD Release @ The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

Up North and doing fine!

2009-07-02T12:56:00.000-07:00

Wanted to let you all know we survived the Canada DAY Shows! THEY WERE FANTASTIC, we are having a blast up and here and can't wait for whats left!

We performed on Canada Day for Bruce Mines, Ontario in a Gazebo

We also played for the City of Sault Ste Marie's Canada Day in the Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavillion. It was a rainy day all around with a few breaks in the clouds, but that did break anyones spirits to come out and hear us. Great crowds all day, it was fun!

We play in Thessalon Ontario tomorrow night at The Sinton Tavern and Saturday we are playing for our first bass players wedding in Port Hope and head back to Hamilton that night

THANKS

and we're off to Sault Ste Marie, Bruce Mines, Thessalon, and Port Hope

2009-06-29T01:05:00.000-07:00

Monday we drive to Bruce Mines where we are staying, for most of the day....

Tuesday Wyatt and Caleb will join us in Bruce Mines for dinner and rehearsal

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 CANADA DAY we are performing at 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Waterfront Gazebo in Bruce Mines, ON

Later that day we travel to Sault Ste Marie where we will perform at The Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion at 8 p.m. for Canada Day just before the fireworks.

Thursday we have a break and will definitely find a way to relax from all the excitement from the day before.

Friday we travel over to Thessalon Ontario to perform at The Sinton for our last performance before we drive back to Hamilton and then soon after to Port Hope ON Saturday where we will play a wedding for the J-Tones 1st bass player Byran Peters

AFter that we will head back to Hamilton and have a really good sleep....
Thanks for checking in, check back for more pictures and video's. Also, Andre's CD is available on CDbaby.com, iTunes, Amazon, online through HMV, and much more!
www.andreandthejtones.com

www.andrebisson.ca

Andre & the J-Tones

Northern Ontario Tour

2009-06-26T00:21:00.000-07:00

We're just making our final plans for our trip to Sault Ste Marie, Bruce Mines, and Thessalon Ontario Next week! More details below and on http://www.andrebisson.ca/ News and http://www.andreandthejtones.com/

The Players will be:

Andre Bisson - Vocals/Guitar
Dan Rodrigues - Lead Guitar
Mike Rowell - Bass
Caleb Moroz - Drums
Wyatt Gibson - Tenor Sax - Special Guest
Loretta Hale - Trumpet

Check back in the next couple days, and next week for updates on our trip

THANKS!

2009-06-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

Some great shows coming up for the summer

Sat. June 20, 2009 Mississauga at the Lionheart British Pub http://www.lionheartbritishpub.com/

Sun. June 21, 2009 - Royal Botanical Gardens for Fathers Day at Hendrie Park Rose Garden http://www.rbg.ca/

Also we are leaving for our Northern Ontario Tour on June 29, 2009 Check out our schedule http://www.andrebisson.ca/apps/calendar/

Monday we drive to Bruce Mines where we are staying, for most of the day....

Tuesday 2 other members of the band will join us in Bruce Mines

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 CANADA DAY we are performing at 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Waterfront Gazebo in Bruce Mines, ON

Later that day we travel to Sault Ste Marie where we will perform at The Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion at 8 p.m. for Canada Day just before the fireworks.

Thursday we have a break and will definetly find a way to relax from all the excitement from the day before.

Friday we travel over to Thessalon Ontario to perform at The Sinton for our last performance before we drive back to Hamilton and then soon after to Port Hope ON Saturday where we will play a wedding for the J-Tones 1st bass player.

Thanks for reading, check back for pictures and video's while we are away!!!

Check out "Get Back" by the Beatles performed by Andre & the J-Tones

Filmed by The Hamilton Blues Lovers

NEW REVIEW from Illinois Blues Magazine

2009-05-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Check out this new review from the Illinois Blues Magazine

Andre & the J-Tones All weekend!

2009-05-28T22:26:00.000-07:00

Andre & the J-Tones THRICE this weekend!

Saturday May 30th
1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ The Royal Botanical Gardens - Arboretum - Lilac Celebration
8:00 p.m.@ The Old Powerhouse - 21 Jones St. Stoney Creek. http://www.theoldpowerhouse.com/

Sunday, May 31
1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Royal Botanical Gardens - Arboretum - Lilac Celebration http://www.rbg.ca/

Check out Andre's personal website at http://www.andrebisson.ca/
and NEW youtube video's www.youtube.com/andrebisson
Also his music is now available on iTunes, Amazon, CDbaby.com and Rhapsody

http://www.andreandthejtones.com/
www.myspace.com/andreandthejtones
www.reverbnation.com/andrebisson

New video from Hamilton Blues Lovers

2009-05-18T00:16:00.000-07:00

http://blueshamilton.blogspot.com/
Check out the Hamilton Blues Lovers Blogspot for upcomming dates for blues concert in and around Hamilton!!!

Playing Andre's arrangement of Proud Mary - CCR

Royal Botanical Gardens May 30-31 & The Old Powerhouse

2009-05-15T22:52:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - RBG Lilac Celebration - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2009 - The Old Powerhouse - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 - RBG Lilac Celebration - 1:30 p.m.

Come and relax with some Lilacs and Rhythm & Blues on the weekend of May 30-31st from 1:30 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.
Directions here http://www.rbg.ca/pdf/rbgmap.pdf

Also, Saturday, May 30th @ 8 p.m. come down to The Old Powerhouse for a classy meal and a great time. http://www.theoldpowerhouse.com/ 21 Jones St. Stoney Creek, ON

J-Tones @ The RBG May 2nd & 3rd

2009-05-03T22:57:00.000-07:00

We had 2 amazing shows this weekend at The Royal Botanical Gardens
May 2 & 3 for the Tulip Celebration.

http://www.rbg.ca/

It was a beautiful day and there were lots of people out there enjoying the flowers and scenery.

Thanks to the RBG for having us this weekend, it was a blast!

4 GREAT REVIEWS for Andre and his CD

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THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEWS!!!

Mary 4 Music - Peter Blewzzman
The View by Ric Taylor
Blues Underground Network - John Vermilyea
The Mississauga News by Mike Beggs

Watch Cable 14 this Friday - Monday for the interview from the CD Release concert that took place on Sunday, April 19th

THANKS

THANKS TO EVERYONE!

2009-04-23T18:09:00.000-07:00

GREAT CD RELEASE CONCERT!

Thanks to everyone who came to support Andre and the band as well a big thank you to everyone participating at the concert to.

THANKS TO:
Mike Rowell
Caleb Moroz
Steve McRae
Kevin McConvey
Steve Bijakowski
Jackie Chalmers
Chris Imrie

Wally Vaters @ The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
Ric Taylor from The View & CFMU - Click the View to see the article
Linda & David from Cable 14
Nathan Fleet
Steven Francis from CFMU
Luis with The Hamilton Blues Lovers

Donna & Marc Bisson for everything

Jerrold & Marta Hewson
Mr. & Mrs. Rowell - Donation
Mr. & Mrs. Hale - Donation
Rosemary Hale - Help & Donations
Theresa Hale - Donation
Rachel Moroz
Brittany Brant
Digital Arts & Graphics
Hale Packaging
Staples Business Depot
Grand & Toy

Thanks to the postering crew too!

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CD RELEASE TODAY!!!!!!

2009-04-19T09:37:00.000-07:00

A few things leading to Andre's Release are listed below

The making of Andre's CD youtube video in HD

The View Magazine Article

www.andrebisson.ca
www.myspace.com/andrebissonmusic
www.andreandthejtones.com

93.3 CFMU with Ric Taylor

Cable 14 will also be doing a story at the Yacht Club!

The View Magazine & 93.3 fm CFMU with Ric Taylor

2009-04-16T01:26:00.000-07:00

Lots going on these days, here is a link to Andre's interview with Ric Taylor at View Magazine

ALSO--> Listen to 93.3 fm CFMU Radio with Ric Taylor on Lullablies in Razorland - Andre's will be on the show with his music.

The making of the album - filmed by Nathan Fleet

2009-04-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Andre's CD Release date and info

2009-04-01T14:44:00.000-07:00

Andre Bisson:
Rhythm & Blues Experience
CD RELEASE EVENT!

Sunday, April 19, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.
The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
foot of McNab Street North

Come out and hear Andre's music and enjoy an evening of Rhythm & Blues music written by Andre Bisson as well as other great Rhythm & Blues covers with the power of a 5 piece horn section!

Tickets are
$10 or $17 with a CD
Children under 10 for $5
Email for tickets here or call 905-741-1837

(if you already have a copy of the CD you get in for $7)
www.andrebisson.ca

Featuring:

Andre Bisson - Vocals/Guitar
Steve Bijakowski - Alto/Tenor Sax
Kevin McConvey - Alto/Tenor Sax
Jackie Chalmers - Bari Sax
Loretta Hale - Trumpet
Chris Imrie - Trombone
Steve McCrae - Keys
Mike Rowell - Bass
Caleb Moroz - Drums

A Portion will be donated to The Good Shepherd Foundation
http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/

For more information on the Band please go to:
www.andreandthejtones.com
www.myspace.com/andreandthejtones

Andre's CD on CDbaby.com

2009-04-01T14:42:00.001-07:00

Hello out there music fans!

Andre's CD is now on CD Baby

Played at a very happening Old Powerhouse in Stoney Creek last night

2009-03-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone that came to The Old Powerhouse last night.

It was a great night, and we some good conversations all around and will be seeing you at the Yacht Club for Andre's CD release!

Can't wait!

Tewlips CD Release March 7th

2009-03-10T10:21:00.000-07:00

Great concert last Saturday, March 7th with some of Hamilton's greatest musicians

Perfomers that night were
Ginger St. James
Alfie Smith
JP Riemens
Joe Clark
Andre Bisson and Loretta
and then the Tewlips CD release concert
@ The Hamilton Place Studio Theatre, lots of people and such a fantastic crowd.

Thanks to the Tewlips for having us play that night!

Call for Hamilton Blues Lovers

2009-02-19T20:18:00.001-08:00

Hello Blues Lovers!!

Check out the Hamilton Blues Lovers Blog at http://blueshamilton.blogspot.com/
and join in to see Hamilton blues musicians at work, and so much more!

Click here also for their myspace site

Thanks!

Andre's New CD is coming SOON

2009-02-18T15:50:00.000-08:00

Andre's CD will be released in a few weeks and we're extremely excited!

With players such as Mark Kelso, Colin Barrett, Dave Murphey, Dan Rodrigues, John Johnson, Steve Bijakowski, Jason Logue, Rob Somerville, and of course Andre Bisson

with a classic rhythm & blues sound, a great band, and some great songs written by Andre this CD can't be beat, get a listen as soon as you can on Andre's website or myspace at
www.andrebisson.ca
or www.myspace.com/andrebissonmusic and get your CD today

WELCOME!!!! Thanks!

2008-04-13T23:47:00.000-07:00

The band André & the J-Tones consists of six members: André Bisson, Dan Rodrigues, Mike Rowell, Anthony Giles, Kevin Matthews, and Loretta Hale. Everyone in the band brings there own unique twist to the bands sound allowing the band to have a great following. Andre’s vocals have the power of Wilson Pickett as well as the gentle sound of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. Dan’s guitar playing has the great funk stylings of James Brown mixed with the dirty blues of Stevie Ray Vaughn. Mike's bass lines are influenced by motown’s great James Jamerson. Kevin's saxophone playing delivers the immense talent of James Brown's Saxophonist Maceo Parker. Loretta hits you with the bright “in your face" sound of Blues Brothers Allen Rubin, and Anthony has the rock solid rhythm of Roger Hawkins and David Garibaldi. This combination of skilled players allows the band to have tight horn lines as well as a heavy groove in the rhythm section making anyone in the room sit up and listen.