ABOUT
50 Proof is a 4-piece Classic Rock and Acoustic Coffeehouse band from Vankleek Hill, Ontario. We play local festivals, fairs, carnivals, charity events and even the occasional bar. The band plays as a full electric Classic Rock band or as an Acoustic 4-piece, trio, or duo. We can literally fit in any size space and play whatever style of music is preferred. You can contact us at:
http://50proof.yolasite.com/Contact.php
Band Members are:
Reid Masson - Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar
Dr. Shawn Hayley - Lead Guitar
Thaila Riden - Drums, Cajon, Doumbek
Gilles Lemieux - Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
- Screen name:
- 50 PROOF
- Member since:
- Mar 23 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 5
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
The Wallflowers, BTO, Steve Earle, Radiohead, R.E.M., Tom Petty, Blue Rodeo, Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, Lynard Skynard, Will & The Old Speckled Hens.
Instrument experience:
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Gibson, Fender, Martin and Taylor guitars
Gretsch & Guild Basses
Mapex Pro M Rock Kit Drum set
QSC & Electrovoice Powered PA speakers & Subs
Soundcraft EFX Mixing Board
And tons of other equipment. Everything needed to play just about any venue.
MUSIC
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Takin' Care of Business - Live Electric
Takin' Care of Business - Live Electric Track number: 10 Year: 2016 Album: Live from the Vankleek Hill May Show Genre: Classic Rock
50 PROOF performs BTO's Takin' Care of Business at the 2016 Vankleek Hill May Show
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One More Cup of Coffee - Live Acoustic
One More Cup of Coffee - Live Acoustic Track number: 14 Year: 2016 Album: Live from the Vankleek Hill May Show Genre: Acoustic
50 PROOF performs their acoustic version of Bob Dylan's One More Cup of Coffee at the 2016 Vankleek Hill May Show.
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Born to Be Wild - Live Electric
Born to Be Wild - Live Electric Track number: 5 Year: 2016 Album: Live from the Vankleek Hill May Show Genre: Classic Rock
59 PROOF performs Steppenwolf's Born to Be Wild at the 2016 Vankleek Hill May Show.
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Ziggy Stardust - Live Acoustic
Ziggy Stardust - Live Acoustic Track number: 6 Year: 2016 Album: Live from Vankleek Hill Porchfest 2016 Genre: Classic Rock
50 PROOF performs an Acoustic Version of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust at Vankleek Hill's 2016 Porchfest event.
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Wheat Kings - Tragically Hip cover (Video)
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For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield cover (Video)
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Hard Sun - Indio cover (Video)
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50 PROOF at the 2016 Hudson St. Patrick's Parade (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
50 PROOF will be performing on the main stage at the annual Vankleek Hill Food Bank Jamboree at the Windsor Tavern. 50 PROOF takes the stage from 6-7:45 p.m.
Tune in to Vankleek FM on June 29 at 6:30 PM for a live interview with 50 PROOF. The band will talk about it's upcoming events, lineup and will even play a few songs live in the studio.
To listen in, go to Vankleek FM and click on the play now button, once to activate and a second time to start the live stream:
http://vankleekfm.com/
50 PROOF will be playing Classic Rock live at the Atlantic Pub & Eatery in Alexandria, Ont., from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
50 PROOF with special guests Revolution at the Vankleek Hill May Show, Saturday May 21. Times TBA
50 PROOF will be playing at The Windsor Tavern's April 8, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.Admission is free. In addition to 50 PROOF, that night's $11 steak dinner at The Windsor will kick-off the 2016 Vankleek Hill Museum season. Everyone welcome. Proceeds ($4 per plate) will support the little Museum with a big heart! Beautiful Beau's Brewery Gift Baskets will be raffled off, plus 50/50 draw.
