biographical info
Consummate live performer AARON GARNER had his musical career begin nearly 20 years ago, and his travels have led him to all over Canada to perform with award-winning masters of their craft, blues legends, and Canadian rock music stars.
Throughout his career he has toured or shared the bill with Sam Roberts, Joel Plaskett, Gord Sinclair of The Tragically Hip, Jeremy Taggart, Duncan Couts and Steve Mazur of Our Lady Peace, Danny Greaves of The Watchmen, Ashley MacIsaac, Dala, Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe and Patrick Ballantyne of Big Sugar, Pat Robitaille, Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene), Suzie McNeil, Justin Nozuka, Javier Colon of NBC’s “The Voice” and internationally renowned blues harp master Carlos Del Junco.
He resides in Collingwood and is currently writing material for his next release. He also performs on electric guitar with the Pat Robitaille Band, Craig Smith & The Machine (recently performed at North By North East Music & Film Fest this summer in Toronto), and KING HARVEST: A Tribute To The Music of THE BAND.
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lineup
Kelly "Mr. Chill" Hoppe Harmonica, Hair Raiser
Patrick Ballantyne Picker, Grinner, Lover, Sinner
Jason Redman Bang-ho (also known as the banjo)
Scott Donnelly Thunder
Brian Lahaie Lightning
Dave Wipper Salty Dog of The Strings
Rick Garner Piano Man
influences
Neil Young
The Band
Gillian Welch
Big Sugar
The Beatles
Bob Dylan
James Taylor
Ian Thornley