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Like most neo-swing bands who gained a greater measure of commercial popularity in the late 1990s, Big Rude Jake and his band have been living the life long before "Swingers" and the Gap commercials. Most of... >>read more
Atomic: Big Rude jake:
The first track on the latest release from the Toronto-based swingpunk combo Big Rude Jake sounds like a New Orleans funeral march—upbeat yet bittersweet, with Jake's whiskey-tinged voice crooning over blasting brass. It sets the pace for the rest of the album, a moody romp through several genres of music, from the... >>read more
Margaret Stowe guitarist:
Toronto-based guitarist Margaret Stowe has performed all over Canada and Europe. A versatile, jazz-based guitarist and bandleader for over 2 decades, she has worked with and accompanied a host of artists including Jackie Richardson, Ellen McIlwaine, Georgette Fry, Rita Chiarelli, Suzie Vinnick, Mose Scarlett,... >>read more
Big Rude Jake threw an intimate but wild musical gathering in Montreal this past Tuesday to launch his latest CD, Vote Big Vote Rude Vote Jake. With his signature cream suit and finely combed hair, Jake was in true form and belted out some great new tunes with some classics thrown in ...
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Music Critic: Big Rude Jake:
Big Rude Jake's debut album came out on Tuesday, February 23, 1999 on Roadrunner Records. It is one of the most innovative "swing" albums released in this recent swing resurgence ...
Interview about his self-titled album. (December 22, 1998) >>read more
The Peak:
Big Rude Jake produces a sound that is self-described as swing punk. His tunes contain hints of jazz and blues laced with ska and swing, with a punk rock edge. This mix produces a sound that seem to defy description, but one thing is for certain, the crowds love it. This may be attributed to either their dedication to... >>read more