Steve Burnside is the “Real Deal” in Canadian Blues and Jazz. His recordings go from vinyl 78s to mp3s and are played in 18 countries world wide. He has received numerous awards namely “Entertainer of the Year” award from NYs Blues Beat Magazine, the coveted “MUDDY” award (after Muddy Waters) and “Blues Band of theYear” from Niagara Music Awards (NMA).
2018 marked the 60th anniversary of Steve Burnside and The Marquis as Canada's “FIRST MAN of the BLUES”.
Back in the day Steve's show included Lou Rawls, The Flamingos, Frankie Avalon, Freddy ”Boom Boom” Cannon, The Orlons, Billy Joe Royal, Jimmy Ray and
comedians Rich Little and Marty Allen …
Steve has worked with Colin James, Tom Jones, Mel Torme, Mel Brown, Johnny Johnson Band (Chuck Berry's Band) Vic Damone, Joan Rivers, Robert Klien … and the list goes on ...