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High Plains Drifter

About Me


NEXT GIG:
LIVE AT THE 2nd ANNUAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL
High Plains Drifter is a eclectic collective who's funk and world beat live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Leaning towards original jazz-funk, fusion and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force who's goal is to keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion.
High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Breakestra Orchestra and Wes Montgomery. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with musicians from all over Canada. Formed in 2003 at Nova Scotia's premier Jazz School, High Plains Drifter has performed at the Evolve Festival, Halifax Jazz Festival, Come Together Festival and clubs across Central and Eastern Canada. In 2005, the band under the tutleage of Jay Cleary relocated to Toronto where they have become a staple on the summer festival and Toronto funk-rock scene.
Known for unpredictable and spontaneous collaborations, High Plains Drifter 's sound knows no boundaries of sonic exploration and discovery. High Plains Drifter has colloborated with members of Wassabi Collective, The Jimmy Swift Band, King Sunshine, God Made Me Funky, Slowcoaster, Chameleon Project, DJ Rainforce, Diesel Dog, Mark Wilson and the way it is, Gisto, Resinators, Irie Band, Caution Jam, Andru Branch and the Halfway Tree and many other instrumentalists.
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
Past events:

Photos of previous gigs:
Live at the El Mocambo: Jay Cleary, Sue Marenick, Charlie Findley, Andrew Spence, Steve MacDowell, Dave Chan, Snappy Homefry
Live at Cest What: Jay Cleary, Sue Marenick, Mike Field, Steve MacDowell, Dave Chan, Snappy Homefry
Live at EVOLVE FESTIVAL: Jay Cleary, Charlie Findley, uncledropsi, Colin Edwards
Live at the Trane Studios: Jay Cleary, James Dalzell, Matt Cleary, Tyronne Cassie & Richard Iz
Jay Cleary soloing at El Mocambo opening for God Made Me Funky
photo by Roger Cullman
CHECK OUT HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER CLIP @ EVOLVE FESTIVAL

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Music:

Member Since: 22/03/2006
Band Website: www.highplainsdrifter.ca
Band Members: HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER COLLECTIVE CIRCA (2002-2005)
Jay Cleary - guitar / vocals
Nick Fisher - saxophones
Ashley Chalmers - drums
Carl Laudadio - bass / vocals
James Dalzell - keys

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER COLLECTIVE INCLUDES:
Jay "Dawg" Cleary - guitar /vocals
Anthony "Tony Rage" Sandler - bass
Mike Field - trumpet
Dean Yates - trombone
Sue Marenick - vocals
Dave Chan - drums

plus:

Snappy Homefry - bass
Richard Iz - bass
Uncledropsi - bass
Tyron Cassie - drums
Matt Cleary - drums / percussion
Steve MacDowell - percussion
Collin Edwards - drums
Ryan Mercier - drums
Ethan Ardelli -drums
special guests:
Josh "The Chameleon" Laing (Chameleon Project) - guitar
Suzie Marenik - vocals
Marc Shapiro (King Sunshine) - bass
Charlie Findly (King Sunshine) - saxophones
Steve Dyte (King Sunshine) - trumpet
Mike Field - Trumpet
Andrew Spence (Five Alarm Funk) - Saxophones
Mike Wark - Saxophones
Ashley Chalmers (Chronicles) - Drumz

Influences: Oliver Schroer, Herbie Handcock, Paul Simon, The Slip, Charlie Hunter Trio, Medeski Martin and Wood, Ron Sexsmith, Ray Bonneville, JJ Cale, Soulive, Robert Randolph, Aaron MacDonald, Taj Mahal, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, The Black Crowes, Kevin Breit & many others..
Sounds Like: John Scofield, Phish, The Meters, Soulive, Antibalas, Buena Vista Social Club and more
Record Label: Nufunk Records

My Blog

HYPER CUBE CONTEST - HELP US WIN !

Remember the story about the Nufunk Van & High Plains Drifter band Disaster? vote here: http://LNK.by/cll Between 2006-2007 - Nufunk had a 1984 White VW micro-bus that acted as our tr...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:22:00 GMT

nye2009 - HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER & AFROFUNK ALLSTARS

nye2009Influx + Promise + Nufunk+ Make it Funky Cheers to the New Year! Come celebrate with friends and friends offriends to deep, bouncy breaks, dub, house and techno beats at a cozywarehouse space i...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Tuesday, April 5th - HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER LIVE AT SUPERMARKET w. KAESUN

Kae Sun Music Presents.. Three Nights at The Supermarket: www.myspace.com/kaesun NuFunk.ca Presents: TUE, April 15 - 8:30PM, 19+, $5 w/High Plains Drifter and The Mexican Standoff Tully Management ...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:36:00 GMT

IRIE BAND FIRE BENEFIT - SEPT 22 @ CERVEJARIA - TORONTO

..> irieband Fire Benefit Saturday, September 22 Cervejaria Downtown Bar & Grill 842 College Street at Ossington Toronto, Ontario On Tuesday, July 31, while travelling to the Evolve Fes...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:17:00 GMT

CAR FREE DAY: THURSDAY. SEPT. 20th @ YONGE & DUNDAS

TODAY - TAKE ACTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE! www.carfreeday.ca PERFORMING AT YONGE & DUNDAS SQUARE ! 11:00 AM - In Support of Living 12:00 PM - William The Conqueror 12:35 PM - Matt Folk &...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:48:00 GMT

Photos: High Plains Drifter @ JAMES BROWN TRIBUTE SHOW

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER w/ HORNS    KC ROBERTS AND THE RAW BLUE
Posted by on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:41:00 GMT

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER OPENS FOR BRYAN VARGAS SEPT 14

"...Ya Esta's music brought me back to my naked pagan roots." ~ Un Chin Magazine, New York CityComPosition Artist & Experience Marketing, NuFunk.ca, Viejoteca & Mambo Tribe Proudly presen...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:42:00 GMT

EVOLVE FESTIVAL PHOTOS

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Posted by on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:36:00 GMT

SUNSEEKER FESTIVAL PHOTOS

High Plains Drifter SUNSEEKERS BALL - JUNE 24th, 2006Set List: -  Broken Down Computer Chair -  Jenny's Song *-  Panteca - Grey Boy Allstars-  Afro-Snappy *-  Rolling Hilsides...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:20:00 GMT

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER @ THE ATTIC - JUNE 23rd

::HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER ::LIVE www.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting ::VANDERPARK:: LIVE www.vanderpark.comwith  DJ ?UESQUECEST (Make it Funky, Toronto, ON)::mid tempo funky breaks:: www.nufunk.ca :...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:56:00 GMT