Recent semi-finalists in Winnipeg’s “Search For Ra Energy”, Big Red formed in 1997, rising from the ashes of Mudslide, a local Winnipeg band. Big Red is an in-your-face, straight ahead rock n’ roll band with all of the high-energy sounds and stage show of history’s most influential rock bands. The songs are catchy, listenable and diverse with a vintage flare that keeps them from becoming disposable. Big Red’s musicianship is already at a level that will allow them to continue to concentrate on songwriting, which is really the most important factor in unforgettable music.

Big Red is:

Kris Solomon – Vocals Kris is a very soulful singer with a diverse background who has been compared to Robert Plant, Chris Robinson and Chris Cornell.

Curtis Taves – Guitar Curtis is unlike many guitarists because his playing strays away from the usual schooling that most guitarists adopt. His playing is always in the best interests of the song, rather than personal glory. Definitely a heartfelt player.

Rob McLaren – Drums Rob is a very heavy, solid drummer who is quite entertaining to watch due to his unorthodox playing style. He plays with a whole lot of feeling and can be seen smiling and sweating behind his old Rogers kit.

Rick Guspodarchuk – Bass Rick’s inventive bass playing is heavily influenced by jazz combined with funk and hard rock to combine with Rob to form a very solid backbone for Big Red.