Bradley McGillivray Blues Band

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Bradley McGillivray is one of Vancouver’s live music treasures — a soulful fusion of blues, jazz, funk, and gospel delivered with hip, grit, power, and tenderness.

Fronted by Ruth McGillivray’s knock-you-flat vocals and Sheldon Bradley’s distinctive blend of citified jazz and gritty blues guitar, this dynamic duo will slay you one moment and break your country heart the next. They’re backed by a powerhouse rhythm section featuring funk-master Paul Freeman on bass and the inventive Hoto Parker on drums and percussion.

For Bradley/McGillivray, the blues are less about genre and more about spirit — resilience, truth, and connection. Their influences span a wide spectrum, from B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James to Jon Cleary, Janis Joplin, and Merle Haggard. Their performances feature an eclectic mix of original songs and fresh interpretations of timeless favourites.

Polished and tight but never scripted, their shows are rich with warmth, spontaneity, and genuine connection — music lovers playing for music lovers.