Event Description
Devin Cuddy is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter known for blending New Orleans blues, outlaw country, and roots rock into a distinctive sound. Born in 1987, he is the son of Jim Cuddy, co-founder of the iconic Canadian band Blue Rodeo, and actress Rena Polley. Despite his musical lineage, Devin has carved out his own path in the Canadian music scene.
Influenced by artists like Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Louis Armstrong, Devin developed an early appreciation for vintage sounds. He studied jazz piano at York University and began performing solo at Toronto’s Cameron House, immersing himself in the local singer-songwriter community. This venue played a pivotal role in shaping his musical identity and led to the formation of the Devin Cuddy Band.
The band’s debut album, Volume One, released in 2012 on Cameron House Records, earned a Juno Award nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year (Group). They gained national exposure by opening for Blue Rodeo on their "In Our Nature" tour in 2014.
Devin’s 2024 album, Dear Jane, produced by Chris Stringer, showcases his evolution as a songwriter. The album features a dynamic cover of Barney Bentall's "Come Back to Me," with Bentall himself contributing, and explores themes ranging from heartache to hope, reflecting a matured and nuanced storytelling approach.
https://www.devincuddy.com/
In-Person Event
Sun. July 6th + Add to Calendar
Canmore Brewing Company
7:00pm - 9:00pm
$35
