Bio lazo (né Lazarus J. Finn) is a Reggae musician from Dominica. He is from Castle Bruce, Dominica. He also holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Lazarus J. Finn
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BIO Lazo (né Lazarus J. Finn) is a Reggae musician from Dominica. He is from Castle Bruce, Dominica. He also holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Lazarus J. Finn (Lazo) began his music career at 15 years of age with a band called Black Blood, whose very first album charted #2 and received extensive airplay in the Caribbean. Soon after immigrating to Canada, Lazo formed his own band, Unity, to showcase his original compositions. Upon relocating to Toronto, he created The Lazo Band, and released the well-received recording, "Satisfaction Guaranteed". Lazo subsequently produced two solo CDs: "Something Real" (nominated for a Juno Award in 1995) and “Impetus”, for Washington D.C. based RAS records (Lazo was the first Canadian artist signed to that label). “Impetus” is such a strong effort that it was the first independent album to chart on Vancouver’s Z95.3 (TOP 30) and was scooped up by the Washington DC based RAS records, becoming the first Canadian artist to be signed by the label. Lazo’s music video, “Crucial”, produced by Video Fact and RAS Records reached #3 on the charts in Guyana, South America and received extensive play on CSN (Caribbean Satellite Network), as well rotating on America’s BET (Black Entertainment Television). Honoured with awards from industry peers, Lazo was chosen as the Top Reggae Performer of the Year from the internationally recognized Canadian Reggae Music Awards and along with many Juno (Canadian equivalent to the Grammy) nominations; he garnered a Juno Award in 2000 for Best Reggae Recording for his “Heart and Soul” CD. The optimism shared from his beautiful composition, “Love Is on Your Side” captured a Juno nomination as did another album “Something Real” in 1995. Lazo's new release, "Passin Thru" ( Y.T. Records 2010), brings out the best in Lazo and is a true testament to his song-writing abilities, a must for industry and fans alike. Available now at LazoMusic.com Affectionately embraced year after year as the festival crowd favorite Lazo's nickname, "Mr. Sunfest" is well deserved- Artistic Director "Alfredo Caxaj" recently touted…"Is it any wonder we’ve invited him back for a 15th year in a row?" Lazo tours tirelessly throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. His list of international venues & festivals is ever growing, (i.e. Brazil’s Carnaval de Salvador, El Salvador, Argentina...) In 2010, Lazo toured the United States and South America as a member of the world renowned Wailers, (Bob Marley's original backup band featuring Aston "Family-Man" Barrett on bass, and the legendary Keith Sterling on keys.) The South American leg of the tour included African Reggae Star, Alpha Blondie. In addition, Lazo has performing at venues such as Hard Rock Cafe, House of Blues, and theatres across the US and Canada. EXODUS- Lazo's tribute show to Bob Marley is a MUST SEE. WRITE UP/DESCRIPTION: Juno Award winner/Top Reggae Performer Lazo exudes a “feel-good” vibe through his combination of reggae riddims, beautiful melodies, conscious lyrics, and his uncanny ability to connect with his audience. Lazo writes songs informed by his studies in history and political science (he holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto), and his deep empathy for the human condition. DISCOGRAPHY PASSIN THRU THE REMIX 2011 PASSIN THRU 2010 THE TIME IS RIGHT 2006 CONGO NATTY DREAD 2004 CHILDREN OF THE PALM RACE 2003 HEART AND SOUL 1999 SOMETHING REAL 1995 IMPETUS 1992 SET LIST: COVERS Bend Down Low Brand New Second Hand Buffalo Soldier Burnin' And Lootin' Could You Be Loved Concrete Jungle Crazy Baldheads Exodus Fussing and Fighting Get Up Stand Up Guiltiness I Shot The Sheriff Is This Love Jammin' Kinky Reggae Knocking on Heaven's Door Lively Up Yourself Natural Mystic No More Trouble No Woman No Cry One Love One Drop Positive Vibration Punky Reggae Party Rebel Music Redemption Song Rock My Boat Roots Rock Reggae Satisfy My Soul So Much Things To Say Stir It Up The Heathen Them Belly Full Three Little Birds Trench Town Rock Turn Your Lights Down Low Waiting In Vain War Zion Train TESTIMONIAL: FANS SAY... " I just wanted to say as a lifelong Bob Marley fan, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to see the Legends show... you really capture the vibe and sound of the legend himself- it was incredible. Every aspect was great from the incredible guitar solos to the beautiful back up singers. I have heard 101 Marley covers and I felt not only did you capture the sound but also the mannerisms of Bob you exude the love you have for him and his music." Phill McVeigh REVIEW: “Canada-based Lazo has been a fixture on the international reggae scene since the early nineties, when RAS Records released two well-received albums by this Dominican singer and multi-instrumentalist. Since then he has built up an impressive body of work, and he recently toured with The Wailers, delighting Bob Marley’s fans – and reggae lovers in general – with his obvious commitment. However, he left, having felt the need to concentrate on his own works, and “Passin Thru”, his seventh CD, whilst bearing faint traces of Brother Bob, justifies his decision. This is a very impressive set of mostly original roots reggae compositions, dealing with serious times, pleasure and pain, beautifully sung, melodic and memorable, with a couple of lover’s tracks that are equally noteworthy – there is some excellent use of saxophone and flute too. The result is truly uplifting music, and recommended, of course.” Norman Darwen reviewer/writer for IRIE UP http://www.IRIEUP.com/ and former contributor to http://www.reggaerunnins.com TOUR DATES: Oct 2, 2010 Saturday 5-7PM Niagara Food Festival-Main Stage Niagara ON Sept 24, 2010 Friday 8:00 PM Mystique Casino Debuque, Iowa USA Sept 18, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Cedar Golf Course Toronto, ON Sept 8, 2010 Wednesday 8:30PM Western University http://www.uwo.ca/ London, ON Aug 28, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Arbour Room www.arbourrestaurant.com Nobleton, ON Aug 25, 2010 Wednesday Canadian National Exhibition,(CNE) Toronto, ON Aug 20, 2010 Friday Keswick Theatre Philidelphia, PA USA Aug 19, 2010 Thursday Wolf Den Casino Uncasville, Conn. USA Aug 14, 2010 Saturday Niagra Falls Niagra Falls, ON Aug 6, 2010 Friday 7:00 PM Avenue 9 Great Hall Nashville, Tennessee USA Jul 31, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Blue Mnt. Resort www.bluemountain.ca Collingwood, ON Jul 23/24, 2010 Friday & Saturday 8:00 PM Woodbine Casino Toronto, ON Jul 17, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Arbour Room www.arbourrestaurant.com Nobleton, ON Jul 11, 2010 Sunday TBA SUNFEST at Victoria Park To Be Recorded for LIVE CD!!!! http://www.sunfest.on.ca/ London, ON Jul 10, 2010 Saturday All Day SUNFEST at Victoria Park http://www.sunfest.on.ca/ London, ON Jun 26, 2010 Saturday 9:00 PM GT’s www.gtsportstanley.ca/ Port Stanley, ON Jun 20, 2010 Sunday 5:30 PM Beaches RibFest, Woodbine Park Woodbine/Lakeshore, Toronto, ON Jun 12, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Bob’s Reggae Jam Toronto, ON Apr 24, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Bay Mills Casino www.4baymills.com Brimley, MI Jan 10, 2008 Classic Albums Live! Bob Marley’s “Legend” House of Blues www.hob.com Dallas, Texas, USA Jan 12, 2008 Classic Albums Live! Bob Marley’s “Legend” Hard Rock Cafe www.hardrock.com/Orlando Orlando, Florida, USA Jan 17, 2008 Phoenix Concert Theatre www.libertygroup.com Toronto, Ontario Jan 24, 2008 Water Street Theatre Rochester, New York Jan 25, 2008 The Mohegan Sun Casino www.MoheganSun.com Hartford, Connecticut, USA May 17, 2008 Feria Internacional www.feriainternacional.com San Salvador May 19, 2008 The Arbour http://www.arbourrestaurant.com/ Nobleton, Ontario May 23, 2008 Norma Jean’s normajeans.ca/ London, Ontario May 24, 2008 Niagara Festival Niagara, Ontario Jun 28, 2008 Chief Commanda II Boat Cruise www.georgianbaycruise.com North Bay, Ontario Jun 29, 2008 Bike Reunion www.bikersreunion.ca/ New Liskeard, Ontario Jun 30, 2008 New Liskard, Ontario Jul 5, 2008 Sunfest,Victoria Park London, Ontario ul 6, 2008 Sunfest, Victoria Park London, Ontario Jul 19, 2008 Opera House, with Brazil’s Tribo De Jah www.theoperahousetoronto.com Toronto, Ontario Jul 25, 2008 G.T’s www.gtsportstanley.ca/ Port Stanley, Ontario Sep 20, 2008 Cedar Golf Course Toronto, Ontario Apr 18, 2007 University of North Carolina www.unc.edu North Carolina May 25, 2007 Montebello Park St. Catharines, Ontario Jun 2, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseau,_Dominica Roseau, Dominica Jun 3, 2007 Re-union Centre en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Bruce Castle Bruce, Dominica Jul 1, 2007 Outdoors Sudbury, Ontario Jul 7, 2007 SUNFEST at Victoria Park http://www.sunfest.on.ca/ London, ON Jul 8, 2007 SUNFEST at Victoria Park http://www.sunfest.on.ca/ London, ON Jul 22, 2007 Cayuga Village Ontario Aug 31, 2007 Sherkston Shores Resort www.sherkston.com Ontario Dec 31, 2007 New Year’s Eve Blast! European Village www.evresort.com Palm Coast, Florida, USA May 27, 2006 Niagara Folk Arts Festival www.folk-arts.ca Niagara Falls, Ontario May 30, 2006 Solo at University of Toronto (Woodsworth College) www.wdw.utoronto.ca Toronto, Ontario ( SEE ATTACHED PDF FOR RIDER/STAGE PLOT) Dostları ilə paylaş: |
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