Patsy Thompson & James Buddy Rogers - Mission Coffee House Concert Series

If country swagger and blues grit could team up, it’d sound a lot like Patsy Thompson & James Buddy Rogers. These two have spent years tearing up stages across North America and Europe, sharing the bill with countless country and blues legends - from Willie Nelson to B.B. King and plenty more. 

 

Their show is pure energy - Patsy’s powerhouse vocals, Buddy’s smooth, soulful singing, and some seriously hot guitar playing that’ll make you wanna dance, drink, or both. Whether they’re cracking jokes, trading licks, or belting out a blues rocker, they know how to grab a crowd and keep ‘em hooked. From honky-tonks to blues clubs to festival main stages, this duo brings big-time talent, a whole lotta heart, and a dang good time - because when you’ve been out on the road with the best, you learn how to put on one heck of a show!

 

Patsy Thompson's journey through the music landscape is as diverse and captivating as her sound. Born in Canada and later embracing the musical roots of Texas, Patsy has honed a unique blend of blues, country, and rock that resonates deeply with her audience. Her rich, soulful voice conveys raw power and tender emotion in a single note, becoming her unique signature. Over the years, Patsy has shared stages with musical legends, playing iconic venues, with each performance adding depth and grit to her vocal and musical style. With each album, from her debut to her latest release, "Fabulous Day," Patsy continues to explore and evolve her musical expression. Her albums weave together themes of love, loss, and life’s spontaneous moments, highlighted by her vibrant songwriting and compelling vocal delivery. As Patsy weaves her life journey into her music, she invites listeners to experience each melody and lyric as a reflection of her personal and artistic growth, every song encapsulating a chapter of her ongoing story. Her passion for music and connecting with her audience shines through every performance, making her a beloved figure in the music community.

 

James ‘Buddy’ Rogers learned to love the blues close to home. His dad, Bud worked for the railroad and often brought home records and a guitar and by the time little Buddy was 10 he was lifting licks. By 11 he’d formed a band and started gigging. Within two years he was a regular at local blues clubs. At 15 his band Texas Storm was being booked by Canada’s top agency for opening concert slots. “My dad went to the liquor control board and got a license that he would take to bars so I could legally play there. I began playing shows sitting in with all the great blues guys around Vancouver back then. The ones that really stand out, who took me under their wing, so to speak were the late Muddy Fraser, Tom and Jack Lavin, Jim Byrnes, Wailin’ Al Walker and Russell Jackson. These guys always invited me out to play with them and open for them.” Rogers recalls. At the age of 19 Rogers teamed up with former B.B. King bassist Russell Jackson and began a tour that lasted five years. Based in Kansas City, they played an endless string of clubs, concerts and festivals sharing the bill with Canned Heat, Sam Taylor, The Holmes Brothers, Elvin Bishop, Kenny Neal, Katie Webster and countless others. In 2000 Buddy started his own band and played blues clubs across Canada and Europe. When he wasn’t working under his own name, he appeared on US tours and recordings with many other blues acts. James has produced 5 albums to date, is a recipient of numerous music awards, including a Juno nomination, and is a crowd favourite wherever he plays.