Acclaimed musician, songwriter, show producer, actor and author based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
A SMALL TOWN CANADIAN KID who leaped into the legendary life of popular music - from Punk bands to six-nights-a-week bar gigs, and on to worldwide success creating tribute shows that brought new life to his Country and Rock & Roll heroes.
With tenacity and a never-say-die positive attitude, Bill Culp toured the globe, crossing paths with the biggest names in Canadian music. Then the pandemic hit.
Bold, intimate, often hilarious, Have Guitar Will Travel is a tale of joy, love, nostalgia, heartbreak, and despair - the makings of great Canadian music - and ultimately delivers redemption and hope.
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“I’ve played countless gigs with Bill Culp around the globe, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Liverpool, London, and two unforgettable CFL Grey Cup gigs. However, the concert he writes about here, with The Dave Rave Group along with fellow Canucks 54-40 in Buffalo, New York, brought back alot of fond memories. That was one wild show in front of 15,000 crazy fans!"
“I have worked with hundreds of different artists, and no one knows what an audience wants and how to entertain them like Bill Culp does.”
“Wow...what a thrill for a T.O. guy! It was slushy/cold and we couldn’t even park close to the venue, with several trips to load in the drums thru the slush, but once we got going it was a night I’ll not forget. Good to play with you guys. Go Ticats!”
"Bill Culp is the quintessential Renaissance man. He has such a rapport with the audience. I've watched him and he knows exactly the right thing to say at the right time. He has this "charisma" as soon as he walks on stage."
BCP is more than just great songs performed by world-class musicians, our audience-interactive productions feature fully-scripted dialogue, an engaging storyline, professional wardrobe, along with multi-media backgrounds, props and detailed lighting cues for visual impact.
Audience-interactive productions feature fully-scripted dialogue and engaging storyline
Professional wardrobe and stage props for a stunningly authentic look
Along with multi-media backgrounds and detailed lighting cues for visual impact
Vocalist / Guitars / Various Instruments
Jeff Giles is a singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known for his lead role in the smash-hit musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, with hundreds of critically acclaimed performances across Canada and Europe. As a songwriter, Jeff has just released his debut album of original material titled Ghosts in the Pipes. Jeff performs in “Buddy Holly – Rockin’ Dance Party”, “Surfin’ Safari”, “Kings of Classic Country”, “Legends Of Folk”, “Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story”, “Billy Joel and the Piano Men”, and “Roy Orbison – The All-Star Tribute”
Vocalist / Various Instruments
LoraleeMcGuirl is an award-winning vocalist who also plays piano, guitar and bass. She has won the Bill and Helen Haight Award for National Vocal Excellence, the Christine Stanton Award representing Opera Ontario and is a Juno nominee.Loralee performs in “Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story”, and “Patsy Cline and the Queens Of Country”
Drums / Vocals
Gary Cozocar is a high-energy drummer with a solid backbeat who also sings harmony vocals and is known for his work with the hard rockin’ bands Class Assassins and the Problem Children. Gary performs in “Buddy Holly – Rockin’ Dance Party”, “Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story”, “Billy Joel and the Piano Men”, “The Legend Of Johnny Cash”, “Legends Of Memphis” and “Roy Orbison – The All-Star Tribute”
Vocalist / Guitars
Jim Yorfido is an international touring musician with performances across Canada, U.S.A., and Europe. A multi-talented singer and guitarist, Jim specializes in the vocal stylings of Glenn Frey and is also highly regarded for his amazing portrayal of The Man In Black, Johnny Cash. Jim performs in “The Legend Of Johnny Cash”, “Take It Easy”, and “Kenny & Dolly – Together Again”
Vocalist / Drums
Jim Casson has performed on over 70 albums and has toured North America and Europe with Downchild Blues Band, The Official Blues Brothers Revival, Rita Chiarelli, Johnny Max and Amy Sky. His mantle boasts Maple Blues Awards, Jazz Report Awards, Hammer Blues Awards and nominations for Junos, Genies and Niagara Music awards. He has released three critically acclaimed albums under the name Dark Orchard. Jim performs in “Surfin’ Safari”, “Kings of Classic Country”, “Take It Easy”, and “Kenny & Dolly – Together Again”.
Vocalist / Keyboards / Various Instruments
Joe Passion has toured Canada, the U.S.A., the Caribbean, Europe, England and Australia. Joe has worked with numerous Canadian recording acts with four Top Ten singles to their credit including Shooter, Southcote, Studebaker Hawke and Virginia Storey. He has performed as an opening act for The Who, The Band, ProcolHarum, Bonnie Tyler, Johnny Winter and Hot Chocolate.Joe performs in “Surfin’ Safari”, “Kings of Classic Country”, “Legends Of Folk”, and “Buddy Holly – Rockin’ Dance Party”,
Vocalist / Keyboards
Bruce Tournay is an award-winning, multi-talented vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter. He has performed at Massey Hall, been featured on City TV, 91.1 Jazz FM, and worked as a session singer on commercials for Canadian Tire. Bruce performs in “Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story”, “Billy Joel and the Piano Men”, “Surfin’ Safari”, “Brothers Gibb – The Bee Gees’ Story”, “Legends Of Memphis”, and “Roy Orbison – The All-Star Tribute”
Vocalist / Guitars
Stephen Miller is a multi-talented musician who plays lead guitar, lap steel, bass and also sings lead/backup vocals. He hails from NYC “The Big Apple” where he learned to play amid the Greenwich Village folk/folk-rock boom of the ‘60s, taking guitar lessons from Peter Tork of The Monkees. He has travelled the world making music and now makes his home in Brantford, Ontario. Stephen performs in “Surfin’ Safari”, “Kings of Classic Country”, “Legends Of Folk”, “Buddy Holly – Rockin’ Dance Party”, “Kenny & Dolly – Together Again”, “Legends Of Memphis”, “The Legend Of Johnny Cash”and “Roy Orbison – The All-Star Tribute”
Vocalist / Guitars / Keyboards
Michael Danckert has over 30 years of professional musical experience and sings both lead and harmony vocals, in addition to playing guitar, piano and bass. His versatility as a singer allows him to showcase many styles from Mick Jagger to Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers. Mike performs with“Roy Orbison – The All-Star Tribute”, “Surfin Safari”, “Legends of Folk”, “Kings of Country”, “Brothers Gibb – The Bee Gees’ Story”, and “At the Hop”.
Vocalist / Guitars
Company founder Bill Culp has enjoyed a very successful, international career in show business that combines his musical talents (playing guitar, bass, drums and vocals) with a wide range of acting experience that includes both dramatic stage plays and TV voiceovers for Hollywood blockbusters like "Marvels The Avengers", "Independence Day" and "Iron Man 2". Bill has also starred as a tribute artist across the globe, best known for his portrayals of Bill Haley ("Rock Around the Clock"), The Big Bopper ("Chantilly Lace") and Carl Perkins ("Blue Suede Shoes"). Bill's unique combination of skillsand performance experience are evident in every BCP performance.
Bill Culp Productions shows are more than just great songs performed by world-class musicians, our audience-interactive productions feature fully-scripted dialogue, an engaging storyline, professional wardrobe, along with multi-media backgrounds, props and detailed lighting cues for visual impact.