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Colin James Blues Trio wows Mission music fans

Performed at the Clarke Theatre on Feb. 7
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The Colin James Blues Trio wowed music fans in Mission on Feb. 7. The performance took place at the clarke Theatre. / Bob Friesen Photos

The Colin James Blues Trio performed at the Clarke Theatre on Tuesday (Feb. 7) evening.

James released his 20th studio album, Open Road, in November 2021 and won his second consecutive JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year after his win for Miles To Go in 2019.

His career has spanned upwards of 30 years and is highlighted by 20 studio albums, eight JUNO Awards, 29 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales. His 1988 self-titled debut album featured hits “Voodoo Thing” and “Five Long Years”. It was the fastest selling album in Canadian history and won him his first Juno.

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Kevin Mills

About the Author: Kevin Mills

I have been a member of the media for the past 34 years and became editor of the Mission Record in February of 2015.
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