B.C. Read is an award winning singer , songwriter from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He has spent over twenty five years refining his craft in some of the finest clubs and festivals throughout Canada, Europe & the northern US. With a unique style of Roots & Blues song writing that has received praise from all over the world.

B.C.'s songs have been used in movies (Something More) and television shows (The Incredible Story Studio). 

His first two album's "My Tunes" (1998) and "Live" (2002) has been charted in the top 10 by Blues DJ's from as far away as Australia, Greece, Spain and Germany as well as in the US & Canada. His latest effort, "Bowl of Sugar" has also received wide praise from both fans and critics. It was nominated for a "WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARD" as the "Out Standing Blues Recording". 

B.C. Read's music is a mix of Chicago, Delta and Texas styles of Blues over a generous helping of Folk, Rock and Country. Comparisons have been made to The Band, Joe Cocker, John Hiatt, Slide Guitar Man Roy Rodgers as well as classic blues men like Son House and Big Bill Broonze.

In the past B.C. Read and his band have backed up some of the greatest roots & blues  players of our time, including Hubert Sumlin, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Anders Osborn, Joan Baez and opened for Keb Mo, Buddy Guy, John Hammond, Joe Louis Walker, Billy Branch, and many, many others.

His original style of slide guitar has been praised by many of the countries great guitar players and B.C. has been asked to do many guitar work shops over the years.

B.C. is the founding President (Past) of the Saskatoon Blues Society and keeps involved with "The Blues In Schools" program, a Blues education and performance workshop available to schools throughout Saskatchewan.

B.C.'s latest project is a new studio album of original material called "Bowl of Sugar". This album has been nominated for "Western Canadian Music Award - OUTSTANDING BLUES RECORDING" for 2007.  It features long-time band mates, George Tennent on Bass, Sheldon Corbett on Sax & Accordion, Tom Cunningham on Drums, Rod Saloum on Keyboards, Doug Scarrow on Electric Guitar and features B.C.'s old friend "Big Dave McLean" on harp for two songs. Also contributing were Brent Longstaff (principle Tuba player from The Saskatoon Symphony), Ross Ulmer on Trombone, David Anderson on Trumpet, Sharon Matheson & Kelly Read on Vocals, as well as Glenn Ens, who co-produced the recording and played Drums on one track.

"Bowl of Sugar" has been charted #1 in Kamloops and Regina, #3 in Toronto, #4 at Ryerson and keeps on being played by DJ's all over Canada and the World.

Bowl of Sugar

Discography:

• "My Tunes" (1998) (Top Ten Canadian Blues Album-Real Blues)
• "Bowl of Sugar" Nominated for WCMA "Outstanding Blues Recording"(2007)

Major festival appearances include:

• The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival*
•  The Regina Folk Festival*
•  The Swift Current Longest Night Festival
•  The Gravelbourgh Summer Solstice Festival*
•  Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival*
•  The Kelowna Jazz Festival
• The Vernon Summer Festival
• The Prince Albert Winter Festival*
•  The Saskatoon*, Regina* & Swift Current* Blues Festivals
•  Ness Creek Music Festival*
•  The Saskatoon Fringe Festival*

(*indicates multipule appearances)

 Awards:

• Western Canadian Music Award Nomination "Outstanding Blues Recording" 2007
• Honorary Life Time Membership: Saskatoon Blues Society
• Sasko Award: C.B.C. Radio
• Rawlco Radio: 10K20 Recipient

 B.C. Read Links

• Website
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