The lone Mohawk African American soldier. The Aboriginal grandson of a slave and master – “Masters the Art of Music.” Blood of many a strong man of tribes and colonialism.
With his faith preserves the grace as he quotes his manager, “ Let Go, Let God.” The electrifying energetic singer songwriter is known nation wide, in the Caribbean and overseas. The full package and ambiance T-bone performs blues, jazz, country, rock-a-billy, real rock & roll and contemporary.
Has been performing since 1930’s in home Church pursuing other than Gospel from 1940 – 2009. His electrifying shades and style reflect the now and then. He performed the Montreal circuit – The Esquire Show Bar, Rock Head's Paradise, Ste. Michelle, and The Pig & Whistle after hour clubs. He toured through Quebec to Hull, playing at the Standish Hall, Hull Arena, on to Gatineau Mills, and the Hull Strip. John performed at the Race Track and Rose Room, The Golf Course and the Aylmer Club, Mont St. Marie, all the way up through to Wakefield. He has been in every town and township across the beautiful Province of Quebec, you name it, he has been there and play in French and English. Enjoying life as Master Of Blues, Jazz, Rock n Roll, Country in his aspiring prime, now at full maturity and explosive free spirited energy he will be this year once again all across Quebec .... Big John T-Bone says Quebec is the city of LOVE and Music.
T-Bone remembers the well respected Mr. J.P. Malone, a man of few close friends and dressed to kill in white suits and gloves and a man of his word. He either liked you or did not, and if he did not, get out of his way ''he tells you once as it is and once only!" A good man, I like him, he liked me, but nobody's fool and he was no one to fool with says Big John T-Bone. Small world! He just happened to be the uncle of Sarahlouise my manager.
Also Trilingual numbers performed in French, Spanish, Reggae and Soca: Patois. He has been in the world for 80 years – a timeless man of fusion and wisdom. The Band Leader, guitarist and vocalist, many have been to the university of Big John T-bone on tour or locally, having the opportunity to be hired and coached in their gifts of music.
Respect to all he has inspired and been inspired by while sharing the stage. He has graced the stages with many and inspired a few to mention:
Stompin Tom Conners, Chris Cummings, Jeff Healey, Charlie Pride, Dutchy Mason, good friend Bo Diddley, Chuck Barry, Julian Austin, Oliver Jones, Oscar Peterson, Big Joe Burrell shared with BB Kings sax man….. many too many to mention. For full bio reference, contact ERNC See pictures of John and BB King being reunited while manager Sarahlouise presents plaque celebrating last Canadian tour of BB King in Harbour Station, Saint John, NB. BB King was a great inspiration to John, he highly admires his devotion as an artist to his fans. From time to time they cross paths and their last meeting was the best after so many years.
T-bone teaches a simple rule for all musicians to have longevity – Pace your time, waiting upon your call, Dress to Kill, No smoking, Control Drinking, NO Drugs, Enjoy life, Don’t let it run you. Be in the world but not a part of it. Keep Real
T-bone has the stamina of a 30 year old and clean bill of health. Plays for hours non-stop, wearing out band members in their 30’s and fans always walk away with more than they bargained for. This relentless man that time did not rearrange is Father Time with a mind of a computer for any music or lyrics. A teacher, a brother, a friend, an uncle, yes a father to very many. T-bone is grateful for his gift of knowledge and takes one step at a time, knowing that money is not his god. Humble yet sharp as a razor. Wiser than an owl he is.
Coming out with a Gospel CD already has
« The Real Deal
« Big City Rain
« Instrumentally Yours Volumes I, II, and III written & composed by himself
Mr. Big John T-bone Little’s book will be on store shelves in October 2009 – written by Sarahlouise Brown.
Performing since 1940
« Canada, US and overseas
« Recording original songs and others since 1950
« Grace the stage with Big John T-bone & the Hot Toddys, Big John T-Bone and the Rocking Crickets
« New release – The Real Deal and Big City Rain
« Instrumentally Yours Vol 1,2,3 written and composed
« Older CD's can be seen and ordered here http://www.weatherbysound.com/JohnLittle.htm
Recent applications of production
« Produced instrumental for documentary Heritage noir – Shediac, NB “Black Heritage production – Cojak Films”
« Interview with Fabio – Speakers Corner – Niagara Falls,Ontario
Click here to see interview with Fabio
« Spotlight artist Rogers Cable – Saint John, NB
« Write up Buffalo NY, “Buffalo Night Life” by Ed Onnick
Music Awards
« 2008 nominated in 3 categories – solo artist, lead guitarist, and vocalist
« Saint John Regional awards 2007
« Legendary Award winner
« Awarded plaque for supporting P.R.U.D.E. Association Saint John , NB awarded by Community of East Saint John, Latimore Lake Community Centre.
« Plaque for fund raising supporter over the years
«Two page newspaper write - up from Telegraph Journal on T-bones life and times – editorial error age of 79 changed to 80
« Received recognition 2009 from anti poverty legal clinic and People for People
« Aired on Country 94.1 and CBC radio – French CD Ma Vie. Country 94 “Man of Steel “ and many others
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