Andre Bisson: Rhythm & Blues Experience

Everyone in the band brings there own unique twist to the bands sound allowing the band to have a great following. Andre’s vocals have the power of Wilson Pickett as well as the gentle sound of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, his guitar playing is influenced by Colin James and the dirty blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan. The band also includes a horn section of 2, trumpet and tenor saxophone as well as a solid and funky rhythm section with bass and drums. We can also put together larger groups if you are looking for a bigger sound or really want to impress your guests!

This combination of skilled players allows the band to have tight horn lines as well as a heavy groove in the rhythm section making anyone in the room sit up and listen.

~5 Professional well dressed musicians (Vocal/Guitar, Trumpet, Sax, Bass, and Drums)
~Up to 3x45 minute sets or 2 longer sets.
~The Band sets up 1 hour before guests arrive.
~We bring our own PA System and Equipment
~Great music by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Otis Redding, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, The Temptations, James Brown, CCR, Brian Setzer, Colin James, CCR, and more!
~We can put on a playlist through an ipod/laptop during breaks through our PA system with songs of your choice or a collection of music similar to ours.
~For public events we will do our part with promotion

Let us know if you any questions about what we do!

Andre Bisson Band is a Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Rock and Soul band that performs your favorites from the 60's and 70's. They are energetic with a funky horn section and a singer with the raspy and gutsy power of Wilson Pickett and the gentle sound of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. Playing the music of The Blues Brothers, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Commitments, Joe Cocker, Sam & Dave, CCR, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and The Beatles.

Since 2005, Andre Bisson (Hamilton, Ontario) has been entertaining audiences in Canada, US, and Europe with groups of 5-10 piece bands. He is known for his up-beat renditions of classic songs (B.B. King, Colin James, Robben Ford, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Van Morrison, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, SRV, CCR, Motown, Stax,...). Andre has been recognized in the blues community for his 7 studio albums gaining publicity and exposure through radio, blues magazines, and blues awards throughout the world. He won Male Vocalist of the Year for the 2015 Hammer Blues Awards and was nominated for a 2017 Maple Blues Award. Recently he has been nominated as an Established Artist for the 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 Hamilton Arts Awards.
With the completion of his 8thh studio album 'Break' released in September 2017, it is clear to hear that Andre has stayed true to his influences. Combining the driving bass lines of Motown, the raw vocal power of Stax, and the electrifying horn sections of B.B. King, this album is sure to bring any blues fan to their feet. Along with 10 new originals, Andre also pays tribute to one of the great bands with his version of The Beatles "Eleanor Rigby".

André and his band have opened for artists such as Colin James, Jimmie Vaughan, Robben Ford and Steven Page.

Blues Revue Magazine
Review by David Scott of BluesWax
on The Harvest Blues - Monaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival in Monaghan, Ireland
"A refreshingly, alternative musical experience was provided by the Canadian group Andre Bisson"
"A combination of clever arrangements, tasteful guitar work, and exceptionally talented saxophone and trumpet players"

We have our own gear!

We can play 3x45 minute sets or two larger sets depending on your event schedule!