Sandy “Bone” Smith

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It could safely be said that Sandy wears many hats. He is a singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist, harmonica player, and producer who has been plying his musical wares both as a band leader and sideman for many years across the continent. He has contributed, in one of the above mentioned capacities, to over 20 records some of which garnered various awards, accolades and radio play. 

Listed is a minute sample of some of the folks Sandy has been musically involved with:

Pinetop Perkins, Clarence “Big” Miller, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Long John Baldry, Russell Jackson, The Twisters, Big Time Sara, Lou Pride, Sue Foley, Paul Pigat, Mitch Kashmar, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Big Jack Johnson, Sonny Rhodes, Tim Williams, Diana Braithwaite, Chris Whitely, Steve Marriner, Wes Mackey, Norine Baun, Steve Kozak, Back Alley John, Drew Nelson, Harpdog Brown, Johnny Ferreira, Shuggy Otis, Long John Baldry and Amos Garrett. 

He has also shared the stage with Kim Wilson, Linton Garner, Sonny Rhodes, Jeff Healey, Matt Minglewood, Dutch Mason, Suzie Vinnick, Donny Walsh, Big Dave McLean, Eddie Shaw, Sneezy Waters, Tom Lavin and many more.

Here are some of the awards Sandy has garnered:

~The Canadian Independent Music Award 
Best Canadian Blues Record (2003)

~Juno Nomination
Best Canadian Blues Record (2003)

~Maple Blues Nomination
Best Canadian Blues drummer (1999, 2000, 2003)

~Real Blues Award
Best Blues Drummer (9 times consecutively 1995-2003)

~Real Blues Award 
Best Blues Songwriter (2003)

Sandy is currently working with Sinéad X Sanders, Rollin’ & Tumblin’ with Dave Paterson, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Royal Cajun Band, Steve Hinton, The Contingency, Steve Somers to name a few and is still hosting, for 18 1/2 years, The End of the Line jam every Tuesday at The Princeton Pub with co-host Dave (Double D)) Dykhuizen.

Known for his passionate performances Sandy has made music and the making of music his life and continues to do so to this day.

Contact Sandy: [E-Address: sandybone | gmail]