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The Chain is an explosive contemporary blues band comprised of experienced musicians from all genres of music which makes for a very eclectic sound. The Chain performs original material written by Chrissy Ewacha Klaas and Peter Gleeson, as well as all your blues favourites! They performed at last year’s Thunder Bay Blues Festival and will be releasing their new album titled “Lucky’ at the 2011 Blues Festival.
Chrissy Ewacha Klaas – Vocals
Chrissy, who fronts the band, has been an entertainer for 22 years. With her powerful vocal talent, she has opened for many acts including The Commitments, The Kinsey Report, Tinsley Ellis and George Leach. Chrissy has also been writing partners with Peter Gleeson for the last 15 years and has just released her third solo album.
Peter Gleeson – Keyboards
With over 30 years experience, Peter has for the last 15 years written songs with Chrissy Ewacha Klaas and produced three of her albums including the new release. Peter was the founding member of Dreamchild and writer of the 1987 hit Heaven Knows. In addition to keyboards, he plays guitar, drums and blues harp. Spending many years engineering and producing recordings he has worked with local artists such as Shelley Jacobson, Blair Morais, Ari Lahdekorpi, Martin, Gibson and I, Rodney Brown and Amy Brun to name a few.
Rob Jardine – Guitar
A resident of Thunder Bay since 1979, Rob has performed with a variety of local artists and bands. A long time member of Kris Krienke and Strawdawg, he has opened for such bands as Muddy Waters, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Meat loaf, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels and Rick derringer to name a few. Rob is the full-time Audio Director of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium and owner and operator of Reeltone Recording, a local recording studio.
Greg McIntosh – Bass Guitar
Greg started piano lessons at age 6 and continued until high school when he began playing guitar. Greg played in local bands until work brought him to Southern Ontario. He picked up the bass when the band he was in needed a bass player and fell in love with the instrument. Greg plays with numerous musicians in Thunder Bay and in 2003, he played on as award winning children’s CD. Greg attributes his love of old jazz and blues to his dad and his musical ability to his paternal grandmother.
Brad Leishman – Drums
Brad performs with L.U.S.H. as well as The Chain and has been a part of the local music scene for many years.
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