BOATHOUSE BLUES

started a piano- bass duo with Debbie in the summer of 2020. The duo started performing fundraisers and private parties on boat house roofs, that became the inspiration for our band name. Ross has over 30 years of experience playing and jamming with bands and has recorded with Grammy award-winning sound engineer Paul Massey. He enjoys playing in local venues when he travels, and is dedicated to the Blues, constantly searching for opportunities to learn from the greats.

got her start in 2019 with House of Gaga, a Lady Gaga tribute band. She has also played with Missing Green, a folk rock band of original music.

In March 2020, Ross invited her to form a Blues Duo of piano and bass, which quickly became The Boathouse Blues Project, with the addition of guitar.

joined us on guitar in August 2020, our first summer, and has had a big impact on our band's creative direction. His earthy vocals and unique guitar stylings have made him a mainstay in the Barrie music scene. He enjoys a busy solo career and also plays with the band Table Nine.

joined us on harmonica in late 2023. He leaves it all on stage with a masterful command of the blues harp and with his soulful vocals. He has been playing the harp for 53 years and has played in every province in Canada as well as internationally in the US , Germany and Mexico. He has played and recorded with his band Bardos Chicago, and with Indie artists Roadkill Deli , Alan Naskall, Craig McIlveen, and Bob Kraemer.

is a multi-instrumentalist. When he's not drumming with us, he can be found playing bass with the band “The Faculty”, or keys with the band “Table Nine”. He also performs with the Kempenfelt Community Players group, teaches music and runs high school bands.

brings a bluesy heartbeat to the band on his drum kit, along with touring experience. Attending the Claude Watson School for the Arts in North York in the '80s began his love for music, and his inspiration from the band Rush began his interest and exploration of the drums.  When he's not drumming with us, you can find him drumming with other local bands. 

has played saxophone in clubs , restaurants, resorts, festivals , and special events,   including fronting for the band at the Hot House Cafe, voted Toronto's most popular jazz brunch.  In recent years, Chris has been focusing on recording original compositions,  playing multiple instruments. 

has been a mainstay in the Simcoe County music scene, fronting the band “The Fitzees” and playing rhythm guitar with the band “Dawghouse”. Pete is known for his sweet harmonies.