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Audio Samples
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Can't Catch Me 1981 "Live @ Commodore Ballroom" | ||
Lovin 1981 "Live @ Commodore Ballroom with Muddy Waters" | ||
Questions For Your Momma "Live"1981 | ||
Uncle Wiggly 1980 | ||
Down In The Bottom 1980 |
Upcoming Shows
no upcoming shows listedPast Shows
Fri. September 21st 2018
@ Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues BandUncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band
from Victoria BC
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Hall of Fame Inductee 2010 :
Most Influential Blues Group 1950-1979
Most Influential Blues Group 1950-1979
Label: RCA/Mister Deluxe
On Hiatus - Confirmed:
Aug. 8, 2020
With a career that began humbly at a University of Victoria Sub Pub, this band led the live music, independent recording and producing scene in Victoria BC in the 80’s. They became RCA recording Artists, received rave reviews of live performances along the way and shared stages with Paul Butterfield, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the great Muddy Waters, leaving an indelible legacy of 21 recorded tracks that still stand the test of time.
From a purely historical perspective, the local Victoria music “indie” scene was just starting to happen. Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band was the first to independently release a single (45 rpm, vinyl) comprised of two original sides, Watermellon and Uncle Wiggly. It was recorded at Keye Recordings on Quadra Street in Victoria, mastered at Damon Studios in Edmonton, pressed in Montreal, and released on their own label Mister Deluxe Records. The band did not designate an official “A” side.
Over the next three years the group wrote dozens of songs, capturing a total of thirteen originals on tape in the studio. The half dozen covers on this collection provide a reference and a nod to the band’s influences from Howlin’ Wolf and J B Hutto to Chuck Berry and beyond. All of the songs from two previously released vinyl albums are contained on one double length CD.
To steal a quote, “Uncle Wiggly’s has chosen to choose a generous dose of good time, boogie blues, swing music. The term swing is used because rarer is the foot that can’t be set to stomping under the influence of a rollicking slide guitar, honking sax and a good walking bass line”.
From a purely historical perspective, the local Victoria music “indie” scene was just starting to happen. Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band was the first to independently release a single (45 rpm, vinyl) comprised of two original sides, Watermellon and Uncle Wiggly. It was recorded at Keye Recordings on Quadra Street in Victoria, mastered at Damon Studios in Edmonton, pressed in Montreal, and released on their own label Mister Deluxe Records. The band did not designate an official “A” side.
Over the next three years the group wrote dozens of songs, capturing a total of thirteen originals on tape in the studio. The half dozen covers on this collection provide a reference and a nod to the band’s influences from Howlin’ Wolf and J B Hutto to Chuck Berry and beyond. All of the songs from two previously released vinyl albums are contained on one double length CD.
To steal a quote, “Uncle Wiggly’s has chosen to choose a generous dose of good time, boogie blues, swing music. The term swing is used because rarer is the foot that can’t be set to stomping under the influence of a rollicking slide guitar, honking sax and a good walking bass line”.
Audio Samples
Track | Play | Save |
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Can't Catch Me 1981 "Live @ Commodore Ballroom" | ||
Lovin 1981 "Live @ Commodore Ballroom with Muddy Waters" | ||
Questions For Your Momma "Live"1981 | ||
Uncle Wiggly 1980 | ||
Down In The Bottom 1980 |
Current Lineup
Name | Role | Dates |
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Hank Lionhart | Lead Vocals | 1979-present |
Mark Comerford | Guitar / Vocals | 1979-present |
Dave Rowse | Sax / Vocals | 1979-present |
Andy Graffiti | Drums / Vocals | 2015-present |
Wayne Kozak | Saxophone | 2016-present |
Jack Lavin | Bass / Vocals | 2018-present |
Past Members
Name | Role | Dates |
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Norm Piercy | Bass / Vocals | 1979-2016 |
Mark Johnson | Drums | 1979-2005 |
Brent Hutchinson | Sax / Vocals | 1979-2016 |
Keith Bird | Soundman | 1979-2005 |
Glenn Parfitt | Agent | 1979-1981 |
Tyler Piercy | Drums / Vocals | 2006-2015 |
Lonnie Glass | Bass / Vocals | 2016-2018 |
Videos
Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band at The Blues Can SEPT 28...
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band
Posted: Aug. 8, 2020
Filmed: Sep. 28, 2018
Uncle Wiggly's Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas - San...
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band
Posted: Mar. 29, 2017
Filmed: Dec. 1, 2016
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band at the Cameron Bandshell
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band +
Hank Leonhardt +
Norm Piercy +
Mark Johnson +
Mark Comerford +
Brent Hutchinson
+
Cable 10
Posted: Dec. 17, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Jan. 1, 1980
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band We Got A Band 1980
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band +
Hank Leonhardt +
Mark Comerford +
Norm Piercy +
Mark Johnson +
Brent Hutchinson
+
Cable 10 +
B.J. Bennett
Posted: Nov. 24, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Mar. 1, 1980
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band 2010 Reunion Clip
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band +
Hank Leonhardt +
Mark Comerford +
Norm Piercy +
Tyler Piercy +
Brent Hutchinson +
Dave Rowse
Posted: Nov. 24, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Feb. 1, 2010
Jenny Jenny
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band
Posted: Nov. 24, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band- Long Way To Fall
In this video:
Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band +
Hank Leonhardt +
Mark Comerford +
Norm Piercy +
Tyler Piercy +
Brent Hutchinson +
Dave Rowse
+
Hermann's Jazz Club +
Randy Puetz
Posted: Nov. 24, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Status: On Hiatus
After reuniting in 2004 to promote the double-length CD release of their previously recorded catalogue, the band has continued to perform at higher profile shows, concerts and festivals. - Last confirmed Aug. 8, 2020