Jacques Brousseau
lead singer, guitar
Jacques is the creator, front man, lead singer, guitar player for the Blackwell Bluegrass Band. Originally performing at a young age in rock bands, Jacques family background in French Canadian music filled with fiddles and mandolins led him into the bluegrass music scene. He formed Blackwell Sideroad over 34 years ago, and it wasn’t long before the band was performing in Canada and the USA. Jacques continues with today’s version of The Blackwell Bluegrass Band, with a fresh approach to the music they are known for.
Robin “Rob” Thompson
mandolin, lead and tenor vocals
Rob is an original member of the Blackwell Bluegrass Band. Originally singing in choirs in his early years, his hallmark tenor voice quickly led him into the bluegrass scene. Today, Rob continues to sing harmony, lead, and play mandolin with The Blackwell Bluegrass Band, showcasing one of the best tenor voices in the industry.
Maurice “Moe” Juteau
mandolin, vocals
Moe has been a long time fixture in the Canadian bluegrass music scene. Starting with Hamilton, Ontario based group, The East Mountain Boys, Moe has performed and toured with a number of bands, most recently the highly acclaimed Highbanks Bluegrass Band. Moe is accomplished on mandolin, guitar and harmonica, and is a prolific songwriter and singer. Moe joined the Blackwell Bluegrass band the summer of 2026, and will be showcasing his mandolin and vocal styling for our shows.
Dave
Jack
banjo, baritone vocals
A new member of the Blackwell Bluegrass Band, Dave brings his signature styling to the group. Playing banjo and guitar since high school, Dave became a regular in London’s folk scene and discovered bluegrass. Dave has performed in Canada and the USA with bands including Rural Retreat, Station Road, the Dixie Flyers, Bruce County Grass, Hard Ryde, Grassland, Traditionally Wound, and now with The Blackwell Bluegrass Band. Along with playing banjo and occasionally guitar, Dave sings baritone in the group trio.
Sheldon Speedy
bass
Sheldon Speedie, was introduced to fiddle & country music through his grandfather. Later, Sheldon was bitten by the bluegrass bug in his early teens while attending some of the local bluegrass shows that were a regular occurrence at the Port Elgin beach in the summer. Initially playing guitar, Sheldon was introduced to the bass which has become his trademark instrument. Playing with a number of Ontario bands throughout the years including the award winning Traditionally Wound, he received the award for bass player of the year in 2017, 2018 & 2019 at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards. Joining Blackwell in 2026, Sheldon’s trademark drive, rhythm, and extensive knowledge of song arrangement and dynamics provides the anchor for the band.