The Tonkas

The Tonkas You have never witnessed a band like THE TONKAS. Together, they have a sound that belies their 2-piece status. Thank you for supporting live music. GET DIRTY.

Derek Downham is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist/producer, who has written and played with Canada's finest musicians. Alec Fraser has produced over 700 records, and has played with such greats as Bo Diddley, The Drifters and Jeff Healey (who introduced Derek to Alec). A self-proclaimed "Power-Duo", their ambidexterity and stoic rhythms are truly the stars of the show. Derek plays electric slide

guitar, bass drum, hi-hat, tambourines, sings and captains various vocal effects. Alec sings and plays "brushbass" which is a combination of upright bass and a snare drum, played with a brush in his right hand. The result is an impressive display of blues-fueled majesty, unlike any other group. If you close your eyes, you would never assume it's just 2 people performing everything LIVE. Thank you for supporting THE TONKAS. (follow us on Twitter )

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