THE TREVOR FINLAY BAND: Show Me What U Got

The Trevor Finlay Band

Show Me What U Got

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"The Trevor Finlay Band kicks ass."- Coco Montoya "THE TREVOR FINLAY BAND combines the styles of rockabilly, blues, rock and funk to create their own blend of high-energy music that leaves audiences dancing, sweating and screaming for more." - Dave Noppe

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"A new wave of young talent from every corner of the country is moving onto Canada's blues stage...including the Trevor Finlay Band." BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

"This may be the best blues album out of the Canadian capital city..." BLUES ON STAGE- USA

July 2005 - Victoria B.C. - Canadian Real Blues Magazine awards "The Trevor Finlay Band" :

* Best Canadian Blues/Rock Artist
* Best Canadian Blues Band/Central
* Best Unsigned Blues Act
* Third as the Top Canadian Blues Guitarist

If "accomplishment and acclaim are the ingredients to fame," then Trevor Finlay is surely on the fast track to musical stardom. Finlay is a prodigious talent - singer, songwriter, guitarist, band leader - who fronts one of Canada's most renowned electric blues ensembles, The Trevor Finlay Band.

Over a ten-year span Finlay has accomplished what it takes many recording artists several decades or more to complete, if they ever reach the heights this still-young musician has thus far realized. These include a four-CD body of work (1998 debut MORNING MAN; BUMPY ROADS (2001); the all-acoustic HOME TONIGHT (2003); and Finlay's latest, SHOW ME WHAT U GOT (2005); a slew of individual awards, including "Best Canadian Blues/Rock Artist," "Best Canadian Blues Band/Central," "Best Unsigned Blues Act," and "Top Canadian Blues Guitarist (3rd)", all from REAL BLUES MAGAZINE's 11th Annual Awards in 2004; nominations for "Male Vocalist Of The Year" (2002) and "New Artist Of The Year" (1999) by the Toronto Blues Society; and winner of the "First Annual Guitar Riff-Off" in Finlay's hometown of Ottawa, Canada, in 1995.

Recent media acclaim has come from all corners of the globe and includes such respected publications as BLUESROCKERS/U.S. ("an excellent guitarist, both electric and acoustic, and a most adept and tasteful slide player"); and REAL BLUES/Canada ("This guy is going to be the next big thing for all the right reasons"). The singer/songwriter/guitarist has also received accolades from BLUES AND RHYTHM MAGAZINE/U.K.; BOBTJE BLUES/Belgium; and many more.

Radio-wise, SHOW ME WHAT U GOT was requested by more than 200 disc jockeys worldwide in a two-week period through Radio DirectX (RDX) Music Promotion. RDX reported in early September that SHOW ME WHAT U GOT was their second most requested CD ever and requests continue to be received. The stations represent over 25 countries and 20 states and feedback has been extremely positive: 96.3fm, CENTRAL COAST, AUSTRALIA ("The CD covers quite a few styles (Blues) very successfully in a modern way ... from the Delta to a Texas shuffle & a few surprises in between, great stuff!!"); RADIO MUNOT, SWITZERLAND ("Great music!"); TECKA'S TRACKS, HOTFM 106.7FM/AUSTRALIA ("This is a great cd, and one that I think will go a long way to getting Trevor noticed by everyone that listens to it... Some great "Loper" R/Blues tracks ... gutsy to the core. Top "Rock" beds and a nice little "acoustic track that does it for me"); KABLE 104.1-ETHER 105.1 - NETHERLANDS ("It fits very well in our program.....very refreshing blues.").

Performance-wise the Trevor Finlay Band has appeared at, among others, the Toronto Blues Festival; Ottawa, Canada's Cisco Systems Bluesfest; Edmonton's International Blues Festival; and the Victoriaville Blues Festival. The Trevor Finlay Band has graced the stages of (and left its signature kick-ass live show at) clubs across Canada. Kid Rock; James Brown; Booker T. and the MG's; and guitar greats Johnny Winter and Buddy Guy are but a few of the big-name acts this rising star has shared stages with.

Accomplishment and acclaim -- Trevor Finlay is the name.

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  • COOL SOUNDZ
    author: Hika

    Heard this cd once,tracked it down,and bought two copy's,one for myself and one for my bro.Unfortunately everyone else want's a copy so i gave them the CD Baby site.Excellent music.Will be looking out for the next time u come to good old Catho Pub,Newcastle,Australia.

  • author: Susan

    Have been a fan for years ,say you at BluesFest The CD is amazing I can't stop listening , Love track 5 .Thx for the great tunes

  • Powerhouse Blues
    author: Shawn McCuaig

    Great cd 4 blues people. I bought this one because I was taking bass lessons with the bass player, and wound up likin it so much I learned a couple of the songs!!!

  • Mr. Finlay is a party Animal... hehehe!
    author: ZZFrank

    I love this CD from track #1 to the last. I strongly recommend this CD to all BLUES-ROCKERS in the word :) THX Mr. Finlay

  • Stevie Ray Vaughn Reincarnated
    author: Zach Tribble

    Trevor Finlay may not take over the radio waves, but he is definitely one of the most talented musicians I've heard in a while. His songs are kept fun and it's a joy to just drive around listening to them or to play it while hanging out with friends. I look forward to more great releases from this artist.

  • great cd great music very good band
    author: john broomhall

    good music great cd great artist

  • I really enjoyed it
    author: Terry

    Another vote of thanks to Bob Harris over here in the UK - just hearing a snippet of Be Bop a Lula was enough for me to track down and buy this CD - and it has not disappointed. I will certainly keep an eye out for further releases from Mr Finlay.

  • Excellent album with some great guitar and vocals
    author: Paul Tinkler - UK

    This is a great CD by a band that is totally new to me. All the tracks are excellent, but my favourite is Be-Bop-a-lula. My thanks to DJ Bob HArris for playing this in the UK, and cdbaby for shipping it so efficiently.

  • Absolutely brilliant
    author: Peter Pierce

    Absolutely brilliant. I am one of the 'old' school' bluesmen but this album does it for me. "Lets Get Drunk" says it all. Every self respecting blues fan should have a Trevor Finlay album in their collection

  • Wow - Start to finish, what a ride!
    author: R.J. Hancock

    I can't even begin to tell you how surprised I was to hear this CD! It hasn't left my CD player since it arrived! I'm a bit of a blues purist, and I have to say that it is so refreshing to hear someone letting the music grow. Keep it up, Mr. Finlay!

  • Trevor Finlay is a Tremendous Talent !!!
    author: D.H.

    This is simply some great music that will brighten-up your life. Good songs, musicianship, and the boy got some pipes. A lot of high-energy fun from a guy that knows how to write and perform a song. And it always a treat when a musician can really exploit a cover like Trevor's renditions of Bebopalula and Kiss - I love them both. Do yourself a favor, pick-up a copy of this one, stuff like this just doesn't come out that often. I thank you Mr. Finlay and wish you all the best. You certainly put a smile on my face.

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