Mocking Shadows is a

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History

Mocking Shadows was founded in 1997, and originally performed traditional rhythm and blues music. The band's first album was entitled ''Mock1'', and this was followed in 1999 with a live album, ''Caught in the Act'', and "Long Way," in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, the Mocking Shadows toured across Canada with B. B King. The lineup changed over time, leading to the introduction of funk elements and ska jazz in their music. The band released several more albums; their album ''Out of the Blue'' was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2004. The Shadows horn section also contributed to Boogie Patrol's 2017 album ''Man On Fire''.

Band members

2018 lineup

*Jory Kinjo, Bass/Vocals."Bar Band of the Month: Jory Kinjo"
''Cagary Herald'', Drew Anderson, Swerve 07.31.2012 *Gareth Hughes, Saxophone/Vocals. *Steve Fletcher, Keys/Vocals. *Fred Brenton/Jon May, Drums. *Arun Bhaumik/Aaron White, Guitar. *Kim Beachum, Trumpet/Flugelhorn. *Carsten Rubeling, Trombone *Amber Suchy, Vocals *Stephanie Suchy, Vocals

Past members

*Fernando Longhi, Drums. *Rob Phillips, Guitar/Vocals. *Mike Little, Keys/B3. *Darren Bourne, Keys/B3 *Andrew Lattoni, Trombone. *Roderick Tate, Trombone. *Ian Hartley, Trumpet/Backing Vocals *John Johnston(deceased)Bass. *Patrick Raymaker, Keyboards. *Dan Smith, Guitar

Discography

*Mock - 1 - 1998 *Long Way - 2001 *Caught in the Act - 1999 *Out of the Blue - 2003 *Check One - 2005 *The Sound - 2007

References

External links

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