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Trevor MacKenzie-Local Musician Profile

June 12, 2007

Trevor MacKenzie
Trevor MacKenzie was born in Tara Ontario. From an early age he had a fascination with making strange and musical noises. He started recording at age 6. With the help of his friends they would create their own radio shows, getting the music from Trevor’s brother’s record collection. In 1987 he began his exploration of the electric guitar while simultaneously beginning his career of performing in blues/rock bands. Amazingly his first project, a band called “Darafuzz”, is still together and going strong. Few musicians can make this enviable claim. Perhaps their longevity has to do with just how humble and friendly this group of musicians really are. Darafuzz is made up of Trevor, Jesse Clements and Tommy Brown.

Trevor’s music has taken him touring through the United States, the Caribbean & Asia. He is currently playing in several local bands, including The Honeyhammers, Darafuzz, The Gregg Dechert Band & the Blueberry Blues Band. Trevor graduated from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART) in 1997. He has been working as a professional engineer, and live sound technician since. He says of himself that he, “Love(s) to play guitar, every day, every minute, cool addiction without hazardous side effects (except for calouses) but the benefits of nimble fingers can be argued for hours…..”, and that his passions include, “playing all 30+ guitars… fishing with Rapala lures…. jamming, playing gigs, being a good husband, recording and kicking the cats (as gently as required). Trevor is currently recording his new solo recording on which he plays many of his own instrumentals, along with help from some of his collaborating jamming friends. The tracks that are provided below are gifts theOwen.com is grateful to have the opportunity to present. They are from Trevor’s current recording project.

Trevor MacKenzieIn partnership with his wife
Tara MacKenzie (An Amazing Traditional/Celtic Musician) he runs VERT Productions. They have a very cool modern project studio facility, an on location recording arsenal and live sound provider. They also offer services in post-recording production and editing, the creation and publication of podcasts, voice-overs and sound edits over video. They offer session musician services and vocal coaching. Also their space can be rented as a small house concert facility. Get more information by following the link provided in the “Trevor’s Links” section of this profile.

Listen to Trevor’s Tunes

Track 1: 3 Gypsys Stopped 2 Say

Track 2: Timo Was a Good Friend (of Mine)

Trevor’s Influences

Jimi hendrix; SRV; Eric Clapton; the Jango Lito Fat Cat; Jimmy Page; John Mayall; Buddy Guy; Larry Jensen; and last but not least J.C climax, the amazing Bass alchemist.

Trevor’s Collaborators

Jesse Clements; Tommy Brown; Gregg Dechert; Beaker; Johnny Roy; Tara MacKenzie; Mike Weir; Justin Burgess.

Trevor’s Links

  • VERT Productions
  • Trevor’s Myspace
  • The Honeyhammers Myspace

    • Trevor’s Upcoming Gigs

    14 Jun 2007 10:00 p.m.
    Mogals bar & grill, Collingwood, Ontario
    17 Jun 2007 5:00 p.m.
    Mogals bar & grill, Collingwood, Ontario
    24 Jun 2007 1:00 p.m.
    Meaford Music Festival, Meaford, Ontario
    30 Jun 2007 9:30 p.m.
    Blues 2 (Private Party), O Town, Ontario
    21 Jul 2007 7:30 p.m.
    the JohnnyRoy Wedding, Meaford, Ontario
    4 Aug 2007 8:00 p.m.
    Scott Campbell Fundraiser, Owen Sound, Ontario
    5 Aug 2007 8:00 p.m.
    London Blues, London, Ontario
    11 Aug 2007 8:00 p.m.
    Cargill Cargill, Ontario
    25 Aug 2007 7:00 p.m.
    Tobermory Legion, Tobermory, Ontario
    26 Aug 2007 7:30 p.m.
    Marine & Rail Museum, Owen Sound, Ontario
    28 Aug 2007 8:00 p.m.
    Lunar eclipse Tara, Ontario

    Ted’s Range Road Diner, Every Wednesday, Meaford

    We here at theOwen.com love watching Trevor play. He is a truly mesmerizing live performer. It is well worth it to make a special trip out to see him play. Special thanks out to him for providing the tracks and bio information for this profile and a pearl of wisdom for all you readers: it’s easy to find more local musicians or create profiles at theOwen.com!!

    Written by adam · Filed Under Audio, Events, Local Musician Profile, Music, theOwen 

    Comments

    4 Responses to “Trevor MacKenzie-Local Musician Profile”

    2. Jim Ansell Says:
      June 16th, 2007 at 9:29 am

      Wow! Lemme know when the CD is released. Sounds great Trevor! Always a pleasure to hear you play.

    3. adam Says:
      June 18th, 2007 at 6:23 am

      Thanks for being in touch Jim! It was great to see you & Patti at Jazzy’s on Saturday night! I bet when Trevor’s CD comes out we’ll be selling it in our office in downtown Owen Sound, along with as many other local musicians as want to sell their stuff with us. We’ll post an article on Trevor’s CD release when the timing is right. Take care ’till next time!

    4. theOwen.com/go : Blog Archive : David Fromager's Rescheduled Harbour Nights Gig Says:
      August 7th, 2007 at 11:57 am

      [...] last three Sunday concerts take place August 12 (Nura with Jazz combo Quartto) and 26 (Trevor MacKenzie & The Honeyhammers), and September 2 (The Dennis Ridout Band), at the back of the Marine [...]

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