Steve Strongman

Experience an unforgettable night of music with the JUNO award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist and two-time Grammy Award Nominee for his work as producer and writer with The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Kim Pollard, from Napanee, Ontario, will open the show. 

Blending soulful acoustic mastery with electrifying blues-rock energy, Steve Strongman delivers a powerful world-class performance featuring his unmistakable sound and raw passion. From multiple sold-out performances in the Baby Grand Theatre to a blistering set and thunderous standing ovation at the 2024 Fabulous Thunderbirds Kingston show, Strongman has become a Kingston favourite. Come and see why crowds keep getting larger and louder every time Steve Strongman plugs in and turns up.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of Canada’s great guitarists along with his band of veteran journeymen up close and personal in a dynamic acoustic and electric performance.

Beyond his undeniable strengths as a songwriter, guitarist and front man is his ability to engage his audience and deliver incredible performances at every live show. With his extraordinary guitar playing and soulful vocals, Strongman delivers incredible performances with power and passion. Steve Strongman has a way of stirring a crowd that evokes the emotion, maturity and authenticity of the legendary performers audiences cherish.

Steve Strongman is a multiple Maple Blues Award winner and has won the coveted “Best Guitarist” (solo/duo) Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.  Steve has shared the stage with International blues royalty including B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Joe Cocker, Robert Cray, Jeff Healey, James Cotton, Roy Clark, and Jimmie Vaughan to name a few. Steve Strongman is warmly regarded as Mississippi guitar legend Mel Brown’s “Blues son”.

 

Kim Pollard is one powerhouse singer whose soulful song writing has a profound and often life-changing impact on audiences wherever she performs. Nominated  twice for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee she is also a recipient of the all star Canadian Jazz Festival female vocalist of the year award. Pollard has opened for several artists: Robert Cray, Jordan John, Buddy Guy- and select performances in Limestone Blues Fest, Blueskies BluesFest as well as RBC Ottawa BluesFest and Southside Shuffle, Port Credit.

Kim has recorded two albums entitled "Surrender" and "Wonder".