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Powder Blues, Tom Lavin still Doin' it Right as they prep for multiple Island shows

  • The Powder Blues Band's first album, Uncut, was initially ignored by major record labels who thought blues music had no market.
  • After selling 30,000 copies, the same labels that snubbed them sought to sign the band.
  • The band has received several awards, including a Juno Award and has toured with legends like B.B. King and James Brown.
  • Tom Lavin recalls their early days performing for $6 a night while John Lee Hooker defended their authenticity against critics.
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Powder Blues, Tom Lavin still Doin' it Right as they prep for multiple Island shows

Iconic Canadian blues band coming to B.C.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen broke the news in Duncan, Canada on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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