The Guys...
Rick Davie - Lead Vocals & Guitar
Singer and Entertainer Rick Davie has lived in Winnipeg his entire life. He began performing at age 18 with R.I.C.H Productions/The Singers Paradise and is currently providing - Lead vocals with classic rock cover band "The Strange Brew Project".
For more than 10 years Rick has also been providing soundboard management services for many local Winnipeg bands at various establishments in Winnipeg including technician services such as; soundboard/PA, installation/ configuration, lighting and promotional aspects.
Robert Burton - Drums & Percussion
What do you say about a guy who keeps learning new instruments? Educated on the road, at York University and Humber College, Robert Burton is a guitarist, drummer, bassist, keyboard player, composer, arranger, producer, and teacher for over 25 years.
Majoring on both Guitar and Drumset, Robert 's key focus with "The Strange Brew Project" is providing the "BEAT" with his expertise on the drums and percussion. Robert also has vast experience in the fields of live performance and education. Click here to get your own Winnipeg Music Lessons from Robert.
Jon Matthews - Guitar & BG Vocals
A freelance Guitarist/Musician based in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Originally from England, Jon's family came to Canada for a new start at the young age of five.
Jon's first instrument was the violin, followed by the alto sax and then eventually the guitar which he's been mastering for almost 15 years. Originally self taught, he later studied at Creative Guitar Studio in Winnipeg with guitarist Andrew Wasson and has also had the opportunity to attend clinics by well known artists such as Steve Vai, Albert Lee, Jennifer Batten & Mike Keneally!
Besides playing in the band Jon also keeps busy teaching private guitar lessons and by working as a freelance guitar tech. You can find out more about Jon by visiting his Myspace page; click here to "CHECK HIM OUT"
Alan Merrilees - Guitar & BG Vocals
As a member of "Manitoba Music" and as a song writer and musician; Al has continued his musical journey doing what he loves most... playing and entertaining. His music career began many years ago, playing in various high school bands in Oakville, Ontario, jamming to popular songs of the day, British invasion, R&B, Soul and the likes.
This continued through his university years while playing with bands in the bars, high schools, and universities in Winnipeg and its surrounding areas. Over the proceeding years he began working on song writing at which time he met other like minded musicians and writers and also worked in audio production in TV, and recording.
Over the past ten years Al attended many jams at local bars feeding a desire to get back into playing live where he met Rick Davie (Lead Vocalist). Their mutual love for music, playing and entertaining helped form what we know today as "The Strange Brew Project".
Al is currently working on his first CD release and continuing with his love for song writing. Keep checking back for information on this CD release as we will be promoting, offering specials and supporting Al and his new endeavor.
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Ed Nunn - Bass & BG Vocals
Rock has always been Ed’s first love – driven by the British Invasion.
Ed is a self-taught musician who began his music career at the age of 15 when he started playing at school dances and other functions in the Winnipeg area.
After several years and several bands, Ed joined up with group that wanted to take the band on the road. Two of the most memorable events for him during that time were a benefit concert at Headingly and the Miss Teen pageant in Ontario.
Even though he has always stayed connected to music through his work as an engineer at Global and CTV, Ed is happy to be back playing the music he loves for people who love it too.
