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The Homeless Band

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/> ..Blending their latin influences with the classic sounds of soul and R&B, The Homeless deliver a relentlessly scintillating show each time they take the stage. Hijacking audiences’ inhibitions long enough to see them ravage the dance floor, they are joined by their fans as they tell their tale of a band thought only to exist in legend.In 2001, in Mexico, Jay Vazquez and Vivianna Castell found themselves at similar crossroads. Both had been walking the practiced walk of a working musician for several years, and were clinging to memories of childhood fantasies. Growing up, both had been immersed into their fathers’ lives as working musicians. This, coupled with their considerable formal training, brought them to the top of the working world in Mexico, where they met in the house band for a daily television show. In each other’s eyes they saw the suddenly rekindled flame of forgotten dreams. It was time to act.The first incarnation of their band, Blue Anima, reached great heights in Mexico by 2006, playing festivals, events, and clubs to voracious fans in tremendous numbers. But for true growth, they knew they needed to take a much bigger risk.That summer, armed only with their instruments, they made the long journey to Canada. Hope in their hearts spurred them on, but daily realities would whisper doubts. Without the usual support of friends, family, or fans, they began giving away CDs on the street to encourage venues to hire them. They truly felt “Homeless”, and named their newest act accordingly. Once Toronto heard their sound, they suddenly found themselves onstage regularly, the rumours of their name blazing through the city like wildfire.It wasn’t long before they caught the attention of Toronto's very talented musicians who amazed by the band’s wide diversity of music decided to go along with them.Now in its full 9-piece form, The Homeless has been tirelessly gracing the stages of festivals (Orangeville, Southside Shuffle, Mexican Festival), radio (CBC, CKRL, CFFF), television (TV Azteca, TV 34, Channel 22) and clubs everywhere from Kingston to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Jay and Vivianna, with the support of an explosive band, are finally able to unleash the musical manifestation of their passion in its full form, leaving a trail of ravenous fans in their wake as they etch their sound across the landscape.“If there's a place where Soul, R&B and Latin meet and create a unique sound that will turn you upside down, that is every stage taken over by The Homeless”. -Toronto Hispano Magazine (May 2007 issue)


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Member Since: 19/10/2006
Band Website: www.thehomelessband.ca
Band Members: *Jay Vazquez -Guitars/Vocals.* *Vivianna Castell- Vocals.**. Rich DaSilva- Drums, Eddie Ruiter- Keyboards, Josh Cohen- Bass, Raul Abreu- Congas. Horns: Mike Wark, Klaus Anselm, Justin Williams. ****** www.thehomelessband.ca.. The Homeless Band

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Influences:Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Freddie King, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Koko Taylor, Robert Cray. Ray Charles.
Sounds Like: A unique blend of Soul, Blues, R&B on top of hot & spicy Latin Grooves. Powerful and Soulful vocals, agile guitar work, hypnotising rhythm, great repertoire, good vibes and a very entertaining show that will get the crowd onto the floor. This band exudes verve and energy!
Record Label: Blue Anima Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Toronto Blues Society Contest!

leave your email adress here for upcoming shows I gotta say as somebody who came to this country looking for some recognition to my (long time)work it was pretty exciting to find out that we were sele...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:17:00 GMT

The Homeless Band !

Clockwise from left to right:Klaus Anselm, Vivian V, Mr. J, Josh P, Kristjian Bergey, Josh C. and Justin Williams.Add iLike to your MySpace - The Homeless Band on iLike
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Homeless @ THE REX. Sat April 5th. 3:30-6:30pm

Hosted By: The Homeless Blues Band When: Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PMWhere: The Rex194 Queen St West.Toronto, Ontario|52 CanadaDescription:The Homeless Blues Band Click Here To View EventWELCOME TO THE HOMELE...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:27:00 GMT

The Homeless at THE TASTE OF THE DANFORTH

Hundreds of people witnessed The Homeless Band's rendition in a magic evening the last Saturday August 11th. At The Taste Of The Danforth. The Holy Name Church turned int...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:41:00 GMT