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"This guy can play!"
were the words Duke Robillard used to introduce Scotty
Doubt to John Hammond Jr., backstage at the 1999 Ottawa
Citizen Bluesfest. And he proves that he can do just that
- and then some - every time he takes the stage. |
This award-winning band continues to gain large-scale recognition.
Recently, the band beat out six other finalists to win the
2000
National Blues Talent Search, organized by the Toronto
Blues Society. And a second nomination in Toronto's annual
Maple Blues Awards for "2000 New Artist of the Year"
confirms that the Scotty Doubt Band maintains a permanent
spot in the national scene. Since winning the 1996 Ottawa
Blues Guitar Competition, Scotty has certainly developed
a formidable reputation as one of Canada's fastest rising
Blues guitarists.
History
Scotty's list of accomplishments since entering the local
scene in 1995 features many highlights with the premier Blues
acts in North America. These include appearances with artists
such as Otis Grand, Dave Maxwell, Tommy Castro, Jumpin' Johnny
Sansone, Steve Hill, Tony D, Sue Foley, Suzie Vinnick, Kenny
Blues Boss Wayne and the "Prime Minister of the Blues", Dutch
Mason. Operating formerly as a guest guitarist with established
artists, it becomes obvious that Scotty Doubt has now emerged
as a featured addition to the roster of world class Blues
talent.
The next natural progression was to apply his traditional,
stripped down and clean approach on guitar to a band of his
own. Drawing from his contemporary influences, guitar–giants
Jimmie Vaughan, Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl, he stepped
on to centre stage with his new project - the Scotty Doubt
Band. On June 18, 1999, the five-piece band was officially
launched at a much-anticipated shared bill with legendary
Downchild Blues Band. Immediately thereafter, the band caught
the attention of a capacity audience while opening for the
Duke Robillard Band on the Main Stage of the 1999 Ottawa Citizen
Bluesfest, now recognized as the second largest Blues festival
in North America.
The Band
The Scotty Doubt Band features the explosive stage
presence of preeminent entertainer, T.S. Harpoon -
an engaging vocalist steeped in the traditions of Rhythm &
Blues and Soul music. Originally from the southern United
States, "Rev." Billy Mitchell is a true master of the
Hammond B3 who makes a seamless transition every night from
Blues to R&B to Gospel and back again. The potent rhythm section
driving this exciting new band draws from members of Ottawa's
top talent with more than 40 years-combined experience. Nigel
Troop on bass is a Humber College music graduate and former
member of the Tony D Band. Troop displays an "in the pocket"
blues style mixed with an enlightened and tasteful infusion
of jazz and R&B. The man behind the drums, Billy Brennan,
is a traditional player versed in many styles. Recognized
for having that distinctive "Brennan shuffle", he's toured
the United States and Europe with Jumpin' Johnny Sansone and
had the fortune to perform with such legends as Muddy Waters,
Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, James Cotton.
The clean, driven sounds of the Scotty Doubt Band
continue to win over new audiences. They are quickly gaining
recognition as the band that delivers. Currently working
to release a full length CD, they prove to be the band to
watch for as they continue to make their mark on the national
scene.
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