Odyssey Blues Band featuring Suzanne Hyatt
 
   Introduction
 

The Odyssey Blues Band featuring Suzanne Hyatt is one of the most popular Blues and R&B bands in the Niagara and Buffalo regions entertaining audiences with scintillating Chicago, Delta and Texas Blues.

The powerful voice of Suzanne Hyatt combines with an all-star group of veteran musicians to produce live performances highlighting the music of great women in blues such as Etta James, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.

Two-time nominees and first runner up for the Maple Blues Award for New Artist of the Year, The Odyssey Blues Band performs every Saturday afternoon at the Lion Tavern in Port Dalhousie from 3:30 to 6:30 PM.

For available gig dates and booking please e-mail Suzanne Hyatt at daveonbass23@hotmail.com or call 905-894-6165.

Suzanne Hyatt
SUZANNE HYATT
lead vocals & guitar
Ed Pryla
ED PRYLA
guitar & vocals
Dave Mullen
DAVE MULLEN
bass
Bob Vespaziani
BOB VESPAZIANI
drums

Odyssey Blues Band
P.O. Box 858, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0  •  Tel: 905-894-6165  •  E-mail: daveonbass23@hotmail.com

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Odyssey Blues Band featuring Suzanne Hyatt
 
   Meet The Band
Suzanne Hyatt - lead vocals & guitar

Suzanne Hyatt - lead vocals & guitar

A professional vocalist for over 25 years, Suzanne Hyatt has one of the most powerful voices Southern Ontario blues fans have ever heard and enough power and soul to drive an emotional performance like no other. With an extensive recording and international touring background, Suzanne has worked on numerous projects, devoting her talents to the blues and her fans.

A vocal instructor herself, Suzanne also extends her talents to radio and television sessions for local retailers, corporations and tourism organizations and has appeared on the Howard Stern Show in New York. Suzanne has had the privilege of singing the Canadian and American National Anthems for the Toronto Blue Jays.


 

Ed Pryla - guitar & vocals

Ed Pryla -  guitar & vocals

Ed "Fabulous Eddie" Pryla began his performing career over 30 years ago, having played and toured with many popular Toronto-based bands including Eddie Spencer and the Mission, The Ugly Ducklings and Papa Gray opening for such great Canadian acts as The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Crowbar and Lighthouse.

Currently recognized as one of the best blues and R&B guitarists in Southern Ontario and Western New York, Ed continues to be in high demand but dedicates his time and unique talents to the Odyssey Blues Band.

 
Odyssey Blues Band
P.O. Box 858, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0  •  Tel: 905-894-6165  •  E-mail: daveonbass23@hotmail.com

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Odyssey Blues Band featuring Suzanne Hyatt
 
   Meet The Band
 
Dave Mullen - bass

Dave Mullen - bass

Since the 1970's Dave has been wowing fans across Canada, the US, Japan and England. You can hear Dave's fine work on numerous CD's and he has shared the stage with many blues legends including Dutch Mason, Rita Charelli and Canada's own Carlos Del Junco. A Niagara-based musician, Dave has also made numerous radio and television appearances including the Howard Stern Shown in New York and City TV's Breakfast Television.

Bon Vespaziani - drums

BOB VESPAZIANI - drums

Born in Springfield Mass. USA on February 16, 1958, Bob Vespaziani started taking drum lessons at age 9. Bob moved to Wolfville N.S. Canada August of 1969 and started playing professionally around Eastern Canada at the age 19.

Bob moved to Toronto, Ontario in the early 80's and has shared the stage with the likes of Snooky Pryor, Little Mack Simmons, Zora Young, Phil Guy, A.C. Reed, Mel Brown, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Harmonica Shaw, Julian Fauth, and Ken "Sugar Brown" Kawashima.

In 2002 and 2007 Bob received Maple Blues nominations in the "Best Drums" catagory.

 
Odyssey Blues Band
P.O. Box 858, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0  •  Tel: 905-894-6165  •  E-mail: daveonbass23@hotmail.com

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Odyssey Blues Band featuring Suzanne Hyatt
 
   Our Cd's
 

We currently have two CDs available for $20 CDN plus shipping and handling. To get your copies please email daveonbass23@hotmail.com or call 905-894-6165.

Our follow up CD to "Something Borrowed, Something Blues" is currently in the planning stage and will feature new material.

Something Borrowed, Something Blues

"Something Borrowed, Something Blues"
The Odyssey Blues Band Featuring Suzanne Hyatt

Our first CD features guest artists Jerome Godboo (harp, vocals), Meyer Steinberg (keyboards), Eddie Baltimore (specialized guitars, vocals and percussion), Steve Grisbrook (lead guitar) and John Bride (lead guitar).

1. Lollipop Daddy
2. Love Me Like A Man
3. Little By Little
4. Do I Move You
5. Hoochie Coochie Gal
6. Stormy Monday

7. Beer Bottle Boogie
8. Hurt So Bad
9. Black Drawers
10. Shaky Ground
11. Bring It On Home To Me
12. Jeff's Boogie
Blues In The Park - Volume 1

Blues In The Park, Volume 1

The annual Blues In The Park Festival at Niagara Falls Canada is a major event for blues fans across Ontario and western New York. This CD showcases top blues acts from across Canada performing during this two-day event including the Odyssey Blues Band with Suzanne Hyatt.

Steve Burnside
Gatorbait
Ned Green
Gil Hicks

Odyssey Blues Band with Suzanne Hyatt:
13. Lollipop Daddy
14. Hurt So Bad
15. Black Drawers

 
Odyssey Blues Band
P.O. Box 858, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0  •  Tel: 905-894-6165  •  E-mail: daveonbass23@hotmail.com

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Odyssey Blues Band featuring Suzanne Hyatt
 
  
Selected Credits
 
  • Lion Tavern, house band hosting the Saturday Blues Matinee featuring Toronto and Western New York guest artists, Port Dalhousie, ON 
  • Silver Dollar Room, Maple Blues Talent Search Finals, Toronto, ON 
  • Jeff Healey's Night Club, Performed with Jeff Healey, Toronto, ON 
  • Chicago's Diner, Toronto, ON 
  • Mudcat Blues Festival II, Dunnville, ON 
  • Black Swan, Toronto, ON  
  • Limestone City Blues Festival, Kingston, ON 
  • Cocamo's, Kingston ON 
  • Brandee's, Kingston ON 
  • "Afternoon in The Park", Confederation Basin Park, Kingston ON 
  • Blues in the Park, Niagara Falls, ON 
  • RD's Blues & BBQ, Toronto, ON 
  • Lighthouse Restaurant, Thursday Blues house band, Fort Erie, ON 
  • Tralfamadore Café, Buffalo, NY 
  • Boomerz, London, ON 
  • Furlong's Bar & Grill, Fort Erie, ON 
  • Canal Bank Shuffle, Thorold, ON 
  • Odyssey Tap & Grill, house band hosting the Saturday Blues Matinee featuring Toronto and Western New York guest artists, St. Catharines, ON 
  • "Something Borrowed, Something Blues" CD, Top 30 Blues Selections, Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., 2002, WBFO 88.7 FM radio, Buffalo, NY 
  • "Something Borrowed, Something Blues" CD, Maple Blues Magazine Best of Blues Top 30, 2002, Let the Good Times Roll w/Ian Angus, CIUT 89.5 FM radio, Toronto, ON

Odyssey Blues Band
P.O. Box 858, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0  •  Tel: 905-894-6165  •  E-mail: daveonbass23@hotmail.com

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