The Marion Drexler Band - Bio
The band consists of Don Maitland, electric bass; and Brian Jones, lead guitar. They are more than capable of keeping up to their dynamic leader, Marion Drexler. These guys both take a turn on lead vocals and provide background harmonies on most songs, adding to the richness of the band's sound.
With his vocals and his versatile and tasty guitar playing, Brian Jones brings a high level of professionalism to the band. As well, special guests musicians join the group from time to time to spice things up!
Marion Drexler
To say Marion Drexler's voice is versatile
and dynamic is only the beginning.
Her sound gives a tip of the hat to
Grace Slick and Janis Joplin,
but is definitely her own.
Marion's in-your-face Pop/Rock style will
drag you out of your seat and
onto the dance floor.
If you don't move, you're already dead.
Yet her ballad renditions will
send shivers down your spine.
Marion's voice can croon so smoothly and
yet deliver all the power a tune needs.
Now a budding songwriter as well as an
accomplished rhythm guitarist,
Marion performs as the leader of
"The Marion Drexler Band".
Her voice has been heard in various
venues from clubs, folk and
blues festival stages, on up to
Toronto's Downtown Sheraton Hotel.
Don Maitland
Don has been involved in live music for many years. Initially a drummer, then a rhythm guitarist, now he holds down the bassist position.
Brian Jones
Brian Jones - lead guitar. Brian brings a wonderful versatility to the band with his dazzling guitar work and vocals. Country, Rock, Blues, R&B—it doesn't matter, he's right there. Brian says he owes his musical career to the guitar teachings of his father who once said, "Brian, those are the only three chords you'll ever have to know".
Sonny Milne
Sonny Milne, seen here at a recent gig, has been helping us out on drums. Sonny's history echo's Canadian Rock and Roll history, having worked Robbie Lane and the Disciples, Ronnie Hawkins, Sweet Blindness, & David Wilcox among many others, has toured with Loretta Lynn and currently holds the drum chair for Canadian music legends Little Cesar and the Consuls.
Musical Friends and Mentors
Richard Thornton
A frequent very special guest is Richard Thornton: our good friend and saxophone player with the Jack DeKeyser Blues Band. Richard ranks among the top blues sax men in Canada. Hearing Richard play is a special treat indeed! He's seen here on a recent gig.
Steve Suekey
Steve, a lead guitarist, comes to us via the jam band that hosts the open mic events. He brings many years of experience and a strong country flavour to his playing.
Dave Lyon
Dave Lyon is a drummer with the Legion Jam Band and a long time musical friend. Dave lived for many years on Cape Breton Island where he honed his drumming skills with the likes of Matt Minglewood.
Bruce MacNeil
Bruce moved back to Ontario this spring after a number of years in British Columbia. He brings a folky roots style in his playing and is a strong singer/songwriter.
Bryce Bates
Bryce Bates, the rocking math teacher, is well known for his pyrotechnics on the frettboard.
In Memory
Paul Ledger
Paul Ledger (1951 - 2007) our friend and drummer.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, He set me free
Eddie Baltimore
Eddie Baltimore (1949 - 2004) musician, teacher & friend in the studio with Garth Hudson of The Band.
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