TNT & D’FUSE are exploding on to the Eastern Ontario scene blending rock with a dose of blues & country. The diverse backgrounds of the band lends to the vast repertoire of high energy rocking tunes from the 60’s on up to today’s modern era.
Their main influences include Rock ’n’ Roll, Blues, & Jazz, Rednecks, Rastafarian's, Beatniks, Hot dogs, Freaks & of course Beer… but not necessarily in that order.
Getting people up rocking and having fun on the dance floor is the main goal of this group, so you can always expect a lively show with many songs not often heard in local venues.
Harmonies are a key component for the band. Tracy & Don share the lead vocals, Ken lends to the harmonies. Don also plays rhythm and Ken along with Joel provide the funkedelic bottom end. When you add the exceptional lead guitar work by Bill, you've got one fine band and a great time for all.
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SOUND & LIGHTING
TNT provides a full PA and lighting system, our current setup is large enough for club and medium halls. We can also use the same equipment for outdoor events however we sometimes rent other main PA speakers to accompany our setup.
LIGHTS: Full Stage Wash Lights, Full Crowd Wash Lights, Two Effects Lights. Stand & Cables Included
Tracy Nipius Tessier
AKA: TNT - FLOS BOSS
New to the Ottawa scene is our lead vocal Tracy Nipius Tessier – aka TNT. Although this is her first band she brings to the table amazing lead and harmonizing vocals, she will also be lending her abilities to the percussion section. All the guys on the floor will be drawn to her stunning smile as well as her prowess as a singer.
Favorite Quote: Let the Beauty of what you love be what you do
Donald Sarazin
AKA: SAZ
Sharing the male lead singer role is the rhythm guitarist Don (Saz) Sarazin. Don builds on to this amazingly strong vocal harmony party band. With TNT & D'FUSE he is now realizing his dreams while having fun with great like minded people. An accomplished musician, Don also plays the harmonica, & accordion while dabbling a bit with the keyboard.
INFLUENCES: Don counts among his musical influences such bands as April Wine, Rush, Queen, Triumph, and "all those good vocal bands".
Favorite Quote:
Bill DuBois
AKA: CONAN
Bill has played in and around the Ottawa Valley for more years than he would like to admit with such talents as The Ryans and Gail Gavan. Bill's primary role is to add some lead fills, but enjoys singing the odd song although you wouldn't hear that until the end of the night.
GEAR: Any magnet with some copper wire wrapped around it and attached to a broom handle will do but Fender and PRS guitars seem to work better. Peavey amps and a couple extra feet to stomp the pedals will also help.
INFLUENCES: Kim Mitchell, Colin James and most 9 year old guitarists on YouTube
Favorite Quote: If your playing more than 2 chords, you're just showing off.
Ken Brown
AKA: BOPPER
Ken brings out the funk to the bottom end of the rhythm section, not only an exceptional bassist his vocals abilities are paramount for this harmony centric band. Ken very much puts the fun in dysfunctional and is as vibrant on stage as off, keeping things loose and fun for the band as well the audience.
GEAR: Traynor Dynabass 400H head with a TC410 800 watt 4x10 cabinet & a stellar 1976 RICKENBACKER 4001 BASS GUITAR
INFLUENCES: First 2 albums I bought were Not Fragile and Frampton
Comes Alive. Favorite bands back in the day, April Wine,BTO,Van
Halen,KISS,The Beatles
Favorite Quote: BE COOL WITH YOUR TOOL AND LET THE MUSIC RULE!!!
Joel Lepine
AKA:PUDDLES - BIG DADDY - JOELY
Joel brings to the band a big heart to match his big sound. Joel is a consummate straight up rock drummer, laying down solid grooves for the rhythm to play off of, while adding punch where needed.Joel has been playing since the age of 14, and has been gigging off and on ever since.
GEAR: GRETSCH Renown Maple Rock Setup 24" Bass, 13 Tom, 2 16" Floor Toms, George Way "Hollywood" Snare - by Dunnett Drums - Sabian HHX & AAX cymbals - Gibralter & Mapex hardware - Pearl P2002B double base pedal - Roc'n'Soc Throne - Evans\Remo Heads - Vic Firth Sticks
INFLUENCES: John Bonham (Zeppelin) - Animal (muppets) - Cozzy Powell - Buddy Rich - Chad Smith - Ginger Baker - Dave Weckle - Mitch Mitchell
Favorite Quote: Of all the things I miss - I miss my mind the most...
