For five decades, the legendary Downchild Blues Band has been wowing sold out audiences around the globe.

They are celebrating this musical milestone with a brand-new show and cross Canada tour which will feature monster hits such as ‘Flip Flop and Fly,’ as well as other fan favourites and hidden gems from throughout their illustrious career.

The 50th anniversary tour will be stopping at Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre on Oct. 26. Showtime will be 7:30 p.m.

Downchild came to international prominence as the inspiration for Hollywood stars Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi’s hit film, ‘The Blues Brothers.’ In fact, two Downchild songs, ‘Shotgun Blues’ and ‘I got Everything I Need Almost’ were even covered on the Blues Brothers’ 1978 multi-platinum album entitled Briefcase Full of Blues.

The band is led by founder Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh on guitar and harmonica, (in Canadian Blues Hall of Fame) singer Chuck Jackson, who also plays harmonica, tenor sax man Pat Carey, Michael Fonfara (who was a member of Lou Reed’s band) plays keyboards, Gary Kendall on bass and drummer Mike Fitzpatrick.

The Downchild Blues Band has received multiple Juno Awards and Maple Blues Awards over their long career…. awards which included Blues albums of the Year, and Blues Entertainers of the year just to name a few.

With their signature jump-blues style, and infectious, soulful sound, Downchild Blues Band delivers a live performance that is second to none, and this special anniversary show is one, not to be missed.

Tickets for this show go on sale on Friday, April 12.

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