Durham County Poets are a band in every sense of the word.
Their musical journey began in a humble café in Ormstown Quebec, and since then has spread throughout Canada and into the United States.
They’ve undergone their fair share of changes over the years, yet the core of the group including lead singer Kevin Harvey, Carl Rufh, bass player, and drummer Rob Couture remain. The other founding members, David Whyte, Neil Elsmore and James Preimel are no longer able to tour with the group but are still actively involved.Now, guitarist extraordinaire Rob MacDonald has comfortably stepped in bringing his unique playing, personality and musical skills to the group. Throw in tenor saxophonist & arranger Mark Leclerc in the mix, and you have an incredible five piece band.Want a little more? How about saxophonist Kaven Jalbert with his joy and exuberance into the mix now you have a band that is a force to be reckoned with!
Their fourth album, Hand Me Down Blues was nominated for a JUNO Award 2020 for Blues album of the year. Then Out Of The Woods, released in May of 2022 has garnered much attention, with top 40, top 20, top 10 best album of the year lists for 2022.
All members, both past and present still contribute to writing and arranging the songs, bringing something truly unique to the table every time.Various genres are respectively treated, including Blues, Soul, Folk, R&B, and Gospel, all weaving together to create a genuine Canadiana sound. Every song paints a picture and tells a story… Now presently in 2024 new songs are being flushed out and will find their place in the world soon when the time is right. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the music business today. So stay tuned.
