From
their rural perch on the Fundy shore near Alma,
the duo has stretched their sonic palette. Eastern
scales and melody, Tim's wah-wah fueled
atmospheric cello, and the guitar/banjo mantra of
Blewett all manifest themselves in their soulful
and raw music.
Isaac and Blewett have
come a long way since playing the blues in local
clubs in 1997. They have since stepped into the
world of theatres, festivals, and concert series.
They have earned the respect of their peers, and
have a rare gift for entertaining and captivating
audiences of all ages. Their show is an intimate
and interactive journey, where music mixes itself
with Jim's impromptu anecdotes.
Based in Fredericton, NB, Hot
Toddy had long been garnering a reputation for
their live show. A combination of high-energy
vocals, aggressive guitar strains and
heart-stopping instrumentals, each member inputs
new ideas into their already impressive mix. “Our
mission is to keep things as open and spontaneous
as possible,” says Leblanc of the band’s show.
“In the seven years we have been together, we
have worked out a rapport and a philosophy that we
have tenderly developed. We try to get something
different out of each evening we perform and we
are not always sure what that will be. We thrive
on improvisation, audience interaction, listening
to each other and creating an experience that is
fresh and different.”
