Keith Glass Band
NEWS
Keith glass was a founding member, guitarist and songwriter with Prairie Oyster, a group which enjoyed a very long and successful career and much critical acclaim, including multiple Juno and CCMA Awards.
Often cited as the country's foremost roots country band, they toured extensively in Canada, the US and Europe over a career spanning more than three decades. They were inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and are also recipients of a Songwriters Lifetime Achievement Award.
Keith Glass Band has its roots firmly in rock and roll - with all of the influences that define that genre.
– Keith Glass Band
DETAILS
Based in Ottawa, Ont
Canada
Genre: #R&B, #country, #folk, #blues, #rock
Label: Keith Glass Records
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The sound of Keith Glass Band can best be described as rock and roll - with all that term encompasses: R&B, country, folk, blues, rock - all fused into Keith’s original songs.
Keith Glass
A singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, bass), producer, and a founding member, guitarist and songwriter of Prairie Oyster. Often cited as the country’s foremost roots/country band, they enjoyed a very successful career and much critical acclaim, including multiple Juno and CCMA awards, and toured extensively in Canada, the U.S. and Europe over a career that spanned almost four decades. In 2008, they were inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Keith is also a recipient of a SOCAN Songwriter’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Alistair Dennett
The first drummer in Prairie Oyster, and has been playing in bands with Keith since high school. Upon landing in Ottawa Alistair has played with Brock Zeman, Sneezy Waters and His Excellent Band, Ball and Chain and Morningwood Trio. He is also an accomplished bodhran player/teacher
Mike Turenne
Mike Turenne is a consummate veteran bassist from the Ottawa area, and has played with Tony D, Drew Nelson, J.W. Jones, -- well, everyone! He played, toured and recorded with blues star Sue Foley for many years
Steven Trecarten
One of Ottawa’s premiere tenor and baritone sax players, and an accomplished blues, jazz and rock keyboardist. He has played and recorded with many great Ottawa bands such as The Drew Nelson Band, J.W. Jones, and Clint Everson - along with other greats like Colin James.