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Hi, I’m Donald L. Rodgers, a professional musician with 35+ years of experience performing across Canada, Europe, and beyond. I play saxophone, keyboards, flute, guitar, percussion, and sing, bringing energy and connection to blues, jazz, pop, and big-band settings. I also work as a front man and a booking agent for One Man Band shows, and I speak French in addition to English.
I’ve built a career that blends live performance, studio recording, and education. I’ve recorded for web-based shows and DVDs, engineered in home studio environments, and I’m actively touring festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival. I enjoy collaborating with other musicians, teaching music in schools, and exploring new technologies to enhance performances.
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Work Experience
Musician (Saxophone/Keyboards/Vocals) at Glamour Puss Blues Band
July 31, 1997 - July 31, 2016Performing as a saxophonist, keyboardist, and vocalist since August 1997, Glamour Puss Blues Band has garnered multiple East Coast Music Awards and Maple Blues Award nominations. Responsibilities included live performances across Canada at festivals and clubs, European tours, and participation in prestigious festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival. Additionally involved in tourism promotion work, performing on TV broadcasts, and solo saxophone gigs internationally.
One Man Band Musician at Don Rodgers One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentSince August 1986, performed contemporary music playing multiple instruments including saxophone, keyboards, vocals, flute, and guitar. Key achievements include playing for high-profile events and personalities, educating children on music technology in schools, and self-recording MIDI background tracks to support live performances. Also worked as a self-taught audio engineer with continual workshop education.
Musician (Saxophone/Keyboards/Vocals) at Shine
December 31, 1986 - August 11, 2025Country rock band musician active from March 1986 to December 1986, performing in clubs across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland. Recorded a TV show for a local station.
Musician (Saxophone/Keyboards/Vocals) at Molly Oliver
March 31, 1986 - August 11, 2025Performed as part of a pop rock band from September 1984 to March 1986, playing in universities, beer gardens, and nightclubs throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including participation in the CBC IWK telethon.
Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals at Glamour Puss Blues Band
August 1, 1997 - PresentPerforming with the Glamour Puss Blues Band since August 1997, playing saxophone, keyboards and vocals. The band has won three East Coast Music Awards for Blues Group of the Year and received multiple Maple Blues Award nominations. Responsibilities include live performances at festivals and clubs across every Canadian province and Europe, appearances on television and commercials as New Brunswick tourism ambassadors, and international tours including Montreal Jazz Festival and European festivals. Highlights include opening for BB King, Blue Rodeo, and Colin James, and participating in the Memphis International Blues Challenge.
One Man Band - Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals / Flute / Guitar at Donald Rodgers One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentSelf-employed musician since August 1986 performing various contemporary music shows playing multiple instruments and vocals. Responsible for live performances, creating and recording MIDI background tracks, and self-booking gigs including playing for notable figures such as Frank McKenna. Engaged in music education activities such as playing in elementary schools and demonstrating computer-based music systems. Developed skills as a self-taught audio engineer and recorded TV shows for local stations.
Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals at Shine
December 31, 1986 - August 11, 2025Played with country rock band Shine from March 1986 to December 1986, performing in clubs across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland. Recorded a TV show for a local station.
Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals at Molly Oliver
March 30, 1986 - August 10, 2025Performed with pop rock band Molly Oliver from September 1984 to March 1986. Played at universities, beer gardens, and night clubs in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, along with participation in the CBC IWK telethon.
Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals at Glamour Puss Blues Band
August 1, 1997 - PresentFront-line saxophonist/keyboardist/vocalist with the group. Contributed to multiple ECMA nominations and Maple Blues Award considerations; toured Canada in festivals and night clubs; participated in Montreal Jazz Festival; NB tourism ambassador activities including commercials and TV spots; CBC ECMA live TV appearance and Breakfast Television performances; solo saxophone gigs for NB events; European festival/club tours; opened for BB King, Blue Rodeo, Colin James; responsible for booking and live performance coordination.
One Man Band - Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals / Flute / Guitar at Don Rodgers One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentSelf-employed one-man show performing contemporary music across venues; uses MIDI background tracks; teaches in elementary schools; records MIDI backing tracks; self-taught audio engineer; conducts live performances and coordinate bookings.
Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals at Shine
December 1, 1986 - September 5, 2025Country rock band performing in clubs across NS/NB/PEI/Nfld; contributed to TV show recordings.
Saxophone / Keyboards / Vocals at Molly Oliver
March 1, 1986 - September 5, 2025Pop rock band; performed at universities, beer gardens, and night clubs; participated in the CBC IWK telethon.
Saxophonist / Keyboards / Vocals at Glamour Puss Blues Band
August 1, 1997 - PresentSenior performer with multiple ECMA nominations and wins for Blues Band of the Year; extensive festival and club circuit across Canada; Montreal Jazz Festival appearances; NB tourism ambassador roles including commercials, TV spots, and promotional trips; CBC ECMA live TV appearance; national Breakfast Television exposure; tours in Europe; opened for BB King, Blue Rodeo, and Colin James.
Saxophonist / Keyboards / Vocals / Flute / Guitar at Don Rodgers One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentSelf-employed musician performing solo; booking agent for One Man Band shows; uses MIDI backing tracks; home studio recordings; educational outreach in schools; recorded TV shows and other media; active in community performing and event work.
Saxophonist / Keyboards / Vocals at Shine
December 31, 1986 - September 5, 2025Country rock band performing in clubs across the Atlantic provinces; recorded TV appearance; engaged in broad regional circuit standard of performance.
Saxophonist / Keyboards / Vocals at Molly Oliver
March 31, 1986 - September 5, 2025Performed at universities, beer gardens and night clubs in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; CBC IWK telethon appearance.
Saxophonist/Keyboards/Vocals at Glamour Puss Blues Band
August 1, 1997 - PresentMember of Glamour Puss Blues Band; three East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) for Blues group of the year; Maple Blues Award nominations for group of the year; performed across Canada in festivals and night clubs; participated in Montreal Jazz Festival; NB tourism ambassador with commercials, TV spots, and a tourism train promotion; NB tourism gig in NYC and Halifax; solo saxophone gigs for NB events in Montreal and Toronto; European tours in France, Belgium and Holland; opened for BB King, Blue Rodeo, and Colin James.
Saxophone/Keyboards/Vocals/Flute/Guitar at Don Rodgers One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentContemporary music solo act; self-employed musician; booking agent for One Man Band shows; performed for community events and schools; recorded MIDI background tracks for live performance; self-taught audio engineer; recorded TV shows; engages in community and educational outreach.
Saxophonist/Keyboards/Vocals at Shine
December 31, 1986 - September 5, 2025Country rock band performing in clubs across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland; recorded TV show for local TV station.
Saxophonist/Keyboards/Vocals at Molly Oliver
September 1, 1984 - PresentPop rock band; performed in universities, beer gardens and night clubs in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; participated in the CBC IWK telethon.
Saxophonist / Keyboardist / Vocalist at Glamour Puss Blues Band
August 1, 1997 - PresentSenior member and front-line performer with a blues/pop group. Performed across all provinces, participated in Montreal Jazz Festival and CBC ECMA live TV shows, and served as NB tourism ambassador through commercials and live appearances. Toured Europe (France, Belgium, Holland) and opened for acts such as BB King, Blue Rodeo, and Colin James. Three ECMA nominations for Blues group of the year and Maple Blues Award nominations. Also engaged in national TV and Breakfast Television appearances, and organized NB tourism gigs in major markets.
One Man Band at Don Rodgers One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentSelf-employed contemporary musician performing as a one-man band. Provides live saxophone/keyboard/flute/guitar/vocals, reads MIDI background tracks for live performance, and conducts elementary school programs introducing computer-based music systems. Also records in home studio and serves as a self-tacitly developed audio engineer.
Saxophonist / Keyboardist at Shine
December 1, 1986 - September 5, 2025Country rock band performing across clubs in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. Contributions included saxophone, keyboards, and vocals; contributed to TV shows and local performances during tenure.
Saxophonist / Keyboardist / Vocalist at Molly Oliver
March 1, 1986 - September 5, 2025Pop rock band performances in universities, beer gardens, and night clubs across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; contributed saxophone, keyboards, and vocals; participated in CBC IWK telethon.
Saxophonist / Keyboardist / Vocalist at Glamour Puss Blues Band
August 1, 1997 - PresentFront man and multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, keyboards, vocals) with Glamour Puss Blues Band. Responsibilities included lead performance, audience engagement, and repertoire arrangements. The band earned three East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) for Blues Group of the Year and multiple Maple Blues Award nominations. Performed across Canada in festivals and nightclubs, including three appearances at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Served as New Brunswick tourism ambassador with commercials and TV spots, plus a tourism train promotion from Moncton to Windsor. Toured internationally in Europe (France, Belgium, Holland) and opened for BB King, Blue Rodeo, and Colin James. Participated in CBC ECMA live TV broadcasts and national breakfast TV spots. Also contributed as a session musician and arranger in live settings.
Saxophonist / Keyboardist / Vocalist / Flutist / Guitarist at Donald L. Rodgers - One Man Band
August 1, 1986 - PresentOne Man Band project performing contemporary music across Riverview and beyond. Duties include performing saxophone, keyboards, vocals, flute and guitar, arranging and performing with MIDI backing tracks, and self-managed bookings. Also delivers educational programs in elementary schools, demonstrating computer-based music systems to children. Self-taught audio engineer with home studio work; records MIDI background tracks to accompany live performances; has recorded TV shows for Local TV stations.
Saxophonist / Keyboards / Vocals at Shine
December 31, 1986 - September 5, 2025Saxophonist / Keyboardist / Vocalist in country rock band Shine. Performed in clubs across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Recorded a TV show for Local TV station.
Saxophonist / Keyboards / Vocals at Molly Oliver
March 31, 1986 - September 5, 2025Saxophonist / Keyboardist / Vocalist with Molly Oliver. Performed in universities, beer gardens and night clubs in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Participated in the CBC IWK telethon.
Education
at Lasalle Secondary School
September 1, 1976 - June 30, 1980 at Churchill Public School
September 1, 1974 - June 30, 1976 at Lansdowne Public School
June 1, 1974 - June 30, 1979High School Diploma with Music Focus at Lasalle Secondary School, Sudbury, Ontario
September 1, 1976 - June 30, 1980Elementary and Middle School Music Education at Churchill Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
September 1, 1974 - June 30, 1976Summer Band School at Lansdowne Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
June 1, 1974 - August 31, 1979Secondary School Diploma at Lasalle Secondary School, Sudbury Ontario
September 1, 1976 - June 30, 1980Primary School Music Education at Churchill Public School, Sudbury Ontario
September 1, 1974 - June 30, 1976Summer Band School at Lansdowne Public School, Sudbury Ontario
June 1, 1974 - August 31, 1979High School Diploma at Lasalle Secondary School, Sudbury Ontario
September 1, 1976 - June 1, 1980Elementary Education at Churchill Public School, Sudbury Ontario
September 1, 1974 - June 1, 1976Music Education (Summer Program) at Lansdowne Public School, Sudbury Ontario
July 1, 1974 - August 1, 1979High School Diploma at Lasalle Secondary School, Sudbury, Ontario
September 1, 1976 - June 30, 1980Elementary School at Churchill Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
September 1, 1974 - June 30, 1976Public School at Lansdowne Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1979Secondary School Diploma at Lasalle Secondary School
September 1, 1976 - June 1, 1980Elementary Education at Churchill Public School
September 1, 1974 - June 1, 1976Elementary/Music Program at Lansdowne Public School
June 1, 1974 - August 1, 1979High School at Lasalle Secondary School, Sudbury, Ontario
September 1, 1976 - June 1, 1980Elementary Education at Churchill Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
September 1, 1974 - June 1, 1976Summer Music Program at Lansdowne Public School, Sudbury, Ontario
July 1, 1974 - August 1, 1979High School Diploma at Lasalle Secondary School, Sudbury Ontario
September 1, 1976 - June 1, 1980Elementary School at Churchill Public School, Sudbury Ontario
September 1, 1974 - June 1, 1976Summer Band Program at Lansdowne Public School, Sudbury Ontario
June 1, 1974 - January 1, 1979Qualifications
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