CanAlians, Soul, RnB, Funk, Reggae and Jazz

An eclectic & unusual collection of songs you’ll be entertained by featuring the likes of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Rufus/Chaka Khan, Chicago, the BeeGees, Steely Dan, Donny Hathaway, George Benson, The Commodores, The Meters, the New Mastersounds… Soul, RnB, Funk, reggae and jazz!

Phil Smith – Phil is a singer/songwriter, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and actor, and has toured extensively over the years. Phils influences are rooted in R&B Reggae, & blues oriented rock.

Cameron Guest – Cameron has performed regularly for over 40 years as a vocalist and guitarist. In public and private events he has performed in venues such as The Hard Rock Cafe, The Pilot, Steam Whistle Brewery, Hart House, The Muddy York, The Sam McBride, Premiere Dance Theatre, Taste of the Kingsway and The Beaches Jazz Festival. He has been honoured to share the stage with Canadian icons Doug Riley, Phil Dwyer, Paul Novotny and Michael Burgess. Cam also pursues a side hustle as an intensive care physician at a busy Toronto hospital, and is thrilled to be a part of CanAlians.

Ross Ogden – Ross is a multi-instrumentalist from Sydney Australia. Over the Past 30 years he & his group Gotham City Horns were “”go-to”” performers for special events in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Now located in Toronto, Ross performs as a combined keyboard, sax & backing vocalist with some of TO’s funkiest and most experienced musicians.

Rob Reedijk – Rob has performed with a great deal of highly acclaimed and accomplished musicians at many venues in Eastern Canada. He has played in many bands featuring various styles including Soul, R&B Reggae, Funk, Pop, Rock, and Jazz. In addition to playing well known classics he has also performed original music often as one of the composers. Rob has also been the producer and engineer on albums for others. And in addition to producing music for film & television and working as an mixing engineer for other

Blake Manning – Drummer and percussionist for Matthew Good, Rodriguez, The Heartbroken, David Wilcox and more. When he is available, he plays with the CanAlians, also adding vocals.

Phil Smith – Guitar/ Vox

Cam Guest – Guitar/ Vox

Ross Ogden – Keys/ Sax/ Vox

Rob Reedijk – Bass/ Vox

Blacks Manning – Drums/ Vox