Pat Peltier
Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Producer and a member of the Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. Pat Peltier has performed at the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival (Rock Nouveau Concert Series) in Molson Park, the Canadian Aboriginal Festival at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Casino Rama along with a list of the many more local events. In 2009 Pat Peltier released his debut album Turn It Up, a collection of all original material which was reviewed and featured in Fireworks magazine from the UK. Within this same issue were a few of greats with in the world of Rock and Metal such as Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne & Black Label Society), Joe Satriani (Joe Satriani and Chicken Foot), Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Dweezil Zappa, Steve Lukahther (Toto) and many more. Pat Peltier has many musical influences such as Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Collective Soul, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Mammoth WVH just to name a few but he loves the 70’s and 80’s rock. Pat Peltier has been working on a new record with his daughter Shanna Peltier which is to be released under the name Peltier. The recorded is slated to be titled Days Gone Bye and is set to be released in Late May, early June of 2023.
Shanna Peltier
From writing her first song at nine years old with her father and sister, Shanna has continued to grow into her voice as a singer and songwriter. Shanna is a full time Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto in School and Clinical Child Psychology, and her priorities have remained in the promotion of mental wellness among children, youth, and families throughout her professional and educational journey. In following in the footsteps of her father, Shanna’s approach to writing and recording music is influenced by 80s rock with an additional love of contemporary pop and dance music.
Aaron Blanchard
Aaron Blanchard is a virtuoso lead guitarist, songwriter from Northern Ontario. Aaron toured with his first road band at the tender age of 17, he would go on to tour Canada and the USA with such artists as Passion Play, 21 Guns, Sweet Steeler and Sight Unseen to name a few. Since 2005 Aaron has also co-written music with long time co-writer Pat Peltier and continues to do so to this day. Aaron’s musical influences are Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Van Halen, Nuno Bettencourt, Warren DeMartini and Zakk Wylde just to name a few. Aaron’s favorite pastime is to chill, shoot full contact archery and burning up the fretboard.
Andre Proulx
André “Dre” Proulx is a freelance bassist/singer and multi instrumentalist from Sudbury, Ontario. Dre is no stranger to the stage and the Northern music scene. He brings with him almost 30 years of musical experience with many different artist and styles. As a freelance bassist, Dre has supported many English and French artists such as Edouard Landry, Mclean, Chuck Labelle, Pat Peltier, C696, served in many house bands such as “La Nuit Sur l’étant”, “le french Fest” and many more. Dre has also provided studio recordings for many artists and is an active member in his very own 80’s tribute act “Rogue” and is a member of Elephantshoes and The B Sides.
John Caselton
John Caselton is a Canadian drummer, produce/engineer that enjoys playing Hard Rock, Funk & fusion. He started playing drums at 7 years of age. Early influences were Buddy Miles, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath and Genesis. Over the years he has enjoyed working with Whiz Kid, Cabala, Red Eye Express, The Voyageurs, Rockville Road, The RockerFellers and for the last 15 years has been having fun working with Pat Peltier.