George Bowser and Rick Blue have been performing their unique brand of music & comedy, and social & political satire since 1978.
Bowser and Blue's comedy style is particularly loved by the baby boomers, a large demographic that particularly enjoys their political and social satire. Not exclusive to boomer humor, in 1986 the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities voted Bowser and Blue “Entertainer of the Year” for their work in pubs and on college and university campuses. Today, 35 - 60 year old audiences can all appreciate the humor that Bowser and Blue perform.
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, recently named Bowser and Blue his “favorite musical group.” Don't let that sway you you though, check them out for yourself!
Bowser and Blue are suitable for corporate functions, performing arts centre plays, music festivals, and as emcees.
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In 2003 they collaborated with award-winning cartoonist Aislin (Terry Mosher) to produce The Illustrated Canadian Songbook, a work that is largely drawn from their many appearances on CBC-stereo’s Madly Off In All Directions.
The duo’s Christmas show Two Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire was nominated for a Gemini award in 1997, and has been replayed almost annually since then.
B & B were featured on the Just For Laughs 20th anniversary TV special, and their song “Working where the sun don’t shine” (the colorectal surgeon’s song) has been played on radio stations and in consulting rooms around the world.
Other career highlights include: frequent appearances in Montreal’s International Comedy Festival Just for Laughs since 1988; in May 1996 they starred in their own one-hour TV special Something Bowser, Something Blue; in January 1999 they were invited to give a private performance for Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's 65th birthday.
Their most recent TV show, The Two and Only, was broadcast on CFCF-TV in 2002. In April 2003, they wrote and performed in the musical The Paris of America, which ran for seven sold-out weeks at Montreal’s Centaur Theatre. They have recorded 12 CDs and two videos.
Latest Releases
- Book & CD: The Illustrated Canadian Songbook, with cartoons by Aislin.
- CD: Pull My Finger
- Video: Humor for Boomers taped live at Corona Theatre, Montreal.
- Best known for: 'Working where the Sun Don't Shine' (the Colorectal Surgeon's Song), 'Hey, Santa Claus!' (written by Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson)
Awards
- Du Maurier Council for the Performing Arts 'Special Merit Award' - 1979
- Canadian Organization of Campus Activities Entertainer of the Year - 1986
- COCA Best in Comedy and Variety on Campus - 1987
- COCA Best in Comedy and Variety on Campus - 1991
Theatrical Performances
- 'The Paris of America' (a musical) Centaur Theatre 2003
- 'The Two and Only' Hudson Theatre, 2002
- 'A Pile of Hits' Theatre Lac Brome 2001
- 'We're All Here (because we’re not all there)' Theatre Lac Brome 2000
- 'Two Smart Fellers' Theatre Lac Brome 1998
- 'La Fete Carree' (a Wood stock for Square heads) Just for Laughs 1997
- 'Mainly Montreal' (with David Fennario and Vittorio Rossi) Centaur Theatre 1997
- 'Troubadours Through Time' Centaur Theatre 1996
- 'Something Bowser, Something Blue' Lac Brome 1995
- 'Blokes 2' Centaur Theatre 1994
- 'The Best of Bowser and Blue' The Piggery 1993
- 'Blokes' Centaur Theatre 1992
