The Foggy Hogtown Boys have become a Canadian bluegrass and roots music institution. Their sound has influenced what’s become a vibrant and youthful bluegrass scene in this country. From the band’s legendary 15-year residency at Toronto’s Silver Dollar Room; tours across Canada, the U.S., Europe and Israel; teaching instrumental workshops across the county; as well as individually recording as sidemen on hundreds of albums, it is fair to say they have made their mark.
The Foggy Hogtown Boys (Andrew Collins, Chris Coole, Max Heineman, Chris Quinn and John Showman) have released their seventh album Animals, Insects, and People. The new album, recorded mostly live, rings with a looseness and maturity of a band that has nothing to prove, but a whole lot to say. Strong original material, creative arrangements of traditional bluegrass and old-time, and well-chosen covers (Justin Townes Earl, Roger Miller, Ralph Stanley) make for an engaging program.
The Foggy Hogtown Boys are on a tour of Western Canada and make a stop in Gibsons on Saturday, March 14. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at St. Bart’s Church. Tickets are $20, available at the door, which opens at 7 p.m.
