Voodoo Walters
Bio
Independent recording artist, Voodoo Walters brings you the best in Blues, Boogie, Swamp, Soul and Rock'n'Roll. Whether with his band or solo, his mix of classics and engaging originals always creates a mojo strong enough to have you shaking it all night long.
Voodoo Walters; guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, producer and Blues artist, can be seen playing around Toronto and Ontario in clubs, at jams, as a host or special guest, private clubs, parties and street fests. He also can be found behind the desk in his recording studio, Priory Studio in Toronto, where he has written, recorded and produced his last two albums. Voodoo Walters' third album, “How to be Happy” has been played on radio across Canada and Europe, and featured as album of the week on many of those programs. “How to be Happy” made the Top 29 albums of 2023 on the Rockin' Blues Show and the Toronto Blues Society's Top Blues of Jan 2024.
In addition to appearances with his band and solo performances, Voodoo Walters' professionalism and versatility has allowed him to perform with such diverse projects as; the Irish Choral Society and the Official Blues Brothers Band. Voodoo Walters continues to create, write, record, and perform ,establishing a body of notable work and a reputation as a memorable artist.
Discography
Dropping Saturday, February 15th Voodoo Walters' brand new single, “A Word of Advice”
Voodoo Walters' new single explores his love for tremolo, Pop Staples and advice that may have come a little too late for this time.
Voodoo Walters' “A Word of Advice” is a swampy, tremolo soaked jam that'll make you think as well as groove as it builds from an intimate solo-performance to full-band funky.
How to be Happy - 2023
Voodoo Walters' new album, “How to be Happy”, covers a lot of ground from traditional to modern Blues, Roots to sophisticated Soul, showcasing his continued growth as an artist, songwriter and producer. “How to be Happy” will make you think and feel just as it makes you move and groove. “How to be Happy” is an album that you'll want to listen to again and again.
Blues in the Time of Covid 2020
"Blues in the Time of Covid", the follow up to 2015's "Cakewalk" showcases Voodoo Walters' growing skills as songwriter and music creator. From the barrelhouse openings of "Scapegoat", through the swampy groove of "Hey Now Baby" to the gutsy finish of "Twitchy", we hear Voodoo's growth and depth as a true independent artist
Cakewalk 2015
Released in 2015 “Cakewalk” expresses the mantra of Blues, Boogie, Swamp, Soul and Rock’n’Roll that Voodoo lives by. Like the rollicking 8 Bar Blues over a Texas Shuffle with an infectious groove in the song “Girl On A Scooter”. Followed by the title track, “Cakewalk”, a
swampy, funky Blues that’s as tasty and filling as a good gumbo should be. “Cakewalk” is a strong out-of-the-gate