FORMER LOU REED, FOREIGNER AND DOWNCHILD KEYBOARDIST MICHAEL FONFARA DIES AT 74 Toronto, ON – Internationally renowned Canadian keyboard player, Michael Fonfara has died in a Toronto hospital on January 8, 2021, due to complications from his two-year battle with cancer. He was 74. Born in Stevensville, ON, Canada in 1946, the former Lou Reed…
It is with heavy hearts that we sadly announce the passing of our dear friend and long-time bandmate, Michael Fonfara. He was an incredible musician, a gentle soul and we were honoured to share the stage with him every time we performed. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his…
Downchild’s 50th Anniversary CD “Live At The Toronto Jazz Festival” is turning heads as it made it’s debut this week on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Blues Albums, entering the chart at # 26, based in radio play from around the world. The star studded release features special guests appearances by Dan Aykroyd, Paul…
As a result of restrictions due COVID-19 and in the best interest of the health and well-being of fans The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED the remainder of their 50th Anniversary Tour in 2020 to 2021 and officially renamed it “The Longest 50th Anniversary Tour Ever! For full Tour details and new show dates,…
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s new 50th Anniversary CD “Live At The Toronto Jazz Festival is officially out today! The new CD was recorded last summer on June 22, 2019 at the Toronto Jazz Festival and features an ALL-STAR line up of special guests including, long-time friend and Hollywood Star Dan Aykroyd, former Letterman bandleader,…
One year ago today to the day, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band shut down Bloor Street West in Toronto to kick off their 50th Anniversary Tour in Canada, with a blues party for the ages at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, to over 10,000 fans, who packed the street to catch a glimpse of the…
Join us on Father’s Day for a FREE LIVE CONCERT on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 7:00 Pm (EST) in support of the Unison Benevolent Fund on our official Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/DownchildBluesBand We’ll be streaming our historic 40th anniversary show “Live at Massey Hall” in its entirety with special guests Dan Aykroyd, Colin James,…
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have launched their brand new website as part of the the band’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, with in depth features on the band’s history and all the latest news. Take a look around the site, enjoy and share with your friends at www.downchild.com!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Head Vodka and The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have announced that the band’s 50th Anniversary Party on May 31, 2020 at the Sault Community Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie ON, has been POSTPONED to SEPTEMBER 26, 2020. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at BUY TICKETS. Tickets purchase for May…
For the health and safety of all concerned with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Head Vodka and The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have POSTPONED the band’s 50th Anniversary Party on May 28, 2020 at the Capitol Centre in North Bay ON, to SEPTEMBER 24, 2020. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at BUY TICKETS. Tickets purchase…