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​Rock and Roll, Blues, Jazz, Swing, and that is just the first set. For the last 20 years Dave Jonasson has been a cornerstone of Thunder Bay's music scene with steady engagements at such local venues as Gargoyle's and others.

Now they have taken there music into your back yard, rec room or any other venue you may have to personalize your special occasion weather it be a birthday, retirement, wedding,family get together. Southern Comfort will provide a focal point for your engagement that people will not soon forget and will talk about for years. Just ask around, or read what some of our clients have had to say.

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For many years now it has been virtually impossible to tread many degrees on the arc of Thunder Bay’s music scene without encountering the skilled and enthusiastic performances of Dave Jonasson. His stylish picking and nasty slide guitar has the districts blues, jazz and all around music scene well covered.

Dave has toured around the world and recorded with Juno award winning artist Rita Chiarelli and has also performed with  the likes of Colin James, Harry Manx, Stuart MvLean’s Vinyl Café’ and others’.

After completing his Piano Performance and Teaching Diplomas, Smedley B. furthered his studies at McGill University. Majoring in Jazz Piano Performance, he developed a fluent and sophisticated piano style. Smedley went on to tour for many years with blues singer Candye Kane before settling in Thunder Bay.

Glenn Jennings studied music at the University of Western Ontario and is accomplished in Trumpet and Keyboards. His deep passion for Jazz and Blues has brought him together with a diverse selection of players.

Bassist Tom Sinkins has commanded the bass line for many groups beginning in the 1970s with the Bay Street Blues Band until the present with Southern Comfort. He has shared the stage with Bo Diddley, The Mamas and the Papas, Paul James, Paul Shaffer and Jack de Keyzer.

Wayne Breiland has manned the drum kit for 35 years.Many members of the Breiland family have played a part of the music scene in Thunder Bay. He has been the master time keeper for several local outfits including the CPR Blues Band, Baroque Plantation, Slap Johnson & the Trowellers and Southern Comfort.

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