Johnny Reid, Revival Tour April 8th,2018 Photography by Kim Cyr-Goodyear for NOW and THEN Magazine
Johnny Reid and his band, The Soul Providers made a stop at Budweiser Gardens in London on Sunday night to entertain fans.
Along with Johnny Reid, on his Revival Tour, is Canadian singer/songwriter Jessica Mitchell and a special appearance by Canadian rock band Glass Tiger.
Jessica Mitchell is a Canadian country artist originally from London, Ontario. She now splits her time between Toronto and Nashville. Over the past decade she has refined her craft and is being dubbed as the ''Country Adele''. Collaborating with some of the best songwriters, she released her debut
EP 'Hold Onto The Light', in 2016.
Playing to a near capacity crowd, Budweiser Gardens came alive, when Jessica Mitchell walked out on stage and played her opening song with
with a beautiful Guild guitar. Mitchell is an incredible singer with the ability to capture an audiences attention immediately. She further captivated the
audience when she took a seat behind the piano and entertained them with more songs from her upcoming album, 'Workin' On Whiskey' , but is available at her concerts.
Jessica Mitchell 'Workín' On Whiskey'
Reid, Revival Tour April 8th,2018 Photography by Kim Cyr-Goodyear for NOW and THEN Magazine
After a short intermission, the air in Budweiser Gardens started to get electric as the lights dimmed and the crowd started to chant, 'Johnny, Johnny.'
The large curtain which surrounded the stage dropped and revealed Johnny Reid and his big band, the Soul Providers. Straight out of the gate,
Reid engaged the crowd opening with his hit 'Soul Train', an energetic, fast tune that bustles along, Reid worked the stage from side to side, making sure to draw all the fans into the show, not letting anyone feel left out. The Scottish born singer chatted with the crowd, telling stories between songs. One in
particular was his dedication to a ''wee woman'' of 92 who gave him a kiss during a meet and greet after she ''cupped his arse''. Reid is witty, funny and endearing. He is by far a seasoned entertainer that you won't soon forget. His love for his fans shows and the fans thoroughly enjoy every minute of the show.
The Soul Providers are a phenomenal 12-piece band. The ensemble is comprised of 3 backing vocalists, a 3-piece horn section, percussionist, violin/mandolin, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. The Soul Providers did just that, provided music that gripped the soul of everyone in attendance.
During the performance, Reid sat down center stage with his guitar player, Yvan Petit, and fiddler Ben Rutz, and spoke of how they came to meet.
After a wonderful ballad, ''Dance with Me'' and a duet with Jessica Mitchell, who joined him for ''Whiskey Kisses''. When the song ended, the entire band joined Reid at center stage and dedicated a song to Mark Selby, who played guitar with Reid and the band for many years before passing away late last year after a battle with cancer.
A little side note, Selby was an accomplished musician and songwriter. He co-wrote songs with Kenny Wayne Sheppard, one being ''Blues on Black'' from Sheppard's breakout album in 1997.
At the midway point of the show, Canadian rock band 'Glass Tiger' appeared on stage and performed a melody of classic hits before joining Johnny Reid for ''Wae Yer Family''. This is from their latest album, 31, which Reid co-produced with the band.
Ending the night, The Soul Providers played a great rendition of ''Proud Mary'', then followed by ''Sweet Caroline'', and finished with Reid's hit
''Darlin". For the encore, the band performed a rousing rendition of the Dilbert McClinton tune, "Everyime I Roll the Dice". Reid took a moment to leave the stage and circle the floor of Budweiser Gardens giving hugs and handshakes to his fans. By the end of the show, everyone had a fantastic time thoroughly enjoying Johnny Reid and the Soul Providers!
Johnny Reid's Revival Tour London, ON 2018 at Budweiser Stage Photography by Kim Cyr-Goodyear
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Reid also performed his duet with Jessica Mitchell called, ''Whisky Kisses'' in an intimate setting on stage.
With an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, the JUNO Award winning singer has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world. A critically acclaimed vocalist, the blue-collared, soulful singer-songwriter Reid is widely known for his lyrical honesty and musical ability, as demonstrated by his extensive catalogue of hit songs, album sales totalling over 1.5 million units, countless awards and multiple SOLD OUT national arena tours. With the release of “Revival”, co-produced by Reid and the legendary Bob Ezrin (KISS' Alice Cooper), the highly praised and top-ranked Canadian star will add to his remarkable catalogue – his first brand new collection of material since 2015’s PLATINUM “What Love Is All About”.
A six-time JUNO Award winner and twenty-six time CCMA Awards recipient, Reid connects with audiences of all ages, thriving as a performer and songwriter sharing his stories and songs around the world with incalculable influence. He’s a modern day working class hero with long standing collective appeal – one that captures the hearts of many one song at a time.
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