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james anthony band featuring danny b
James Anthony grew up in Etobicoke, a suburb of Toronto. A natural musician at age 10, James played Ontario Place at 15 and turned pro at 17. He went on the road at 17 with Cougar TCB, one of the first Reggae bands in Canada led by Jay Douglas. in 1974, James Anthony joined Edward Bear and various Toronto bands. In 1978 he had one Album on RCA with Mondo Combo.
Anthony was inducted into Blues Hall Of Fame USA on September 22, 2013 in Detroit. James Anthony now resides in Burlington, Ontario and owns and operates Sound Investments Recording Studio. He is still active

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And joining James Anthony on our festival is the legendary Danny B. Danny B is a veteran blues singer and harmonica player who has played worldwide with the likes of Big Mama Thornton, Lefty Diz and Big Moose Walker. Danny is the recipient of the prestigious Master of Blues from the American Blues Hall of Fame.