Downchild is thrilled to announce that Juno Award winning guitarist COLIN JAMES will perform with the band as a special guest at the Notodden Blues Festival in Norway on August 5 & 6, 2010.

Both Downchild and Colin had a blast when James appeared with the band on their sold out 40th Anniversary show at Massey Hall and decided to take the party to Norway!

James appears as a speclal guest on Downchild's latest Cd "I Need A Hat" and is touring in support of his own new Cd "Rooftops and Satellites."

For more information and scheduling, please visit the Notodden Blues Festival website.

Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh, the leader and founder of the Downchild Blues Band will be inducted in the the Canadian Blues Museum and Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 20, 2010 in Windsor, ON.

The induction ceremony will take place at Place Concorde (7515 Forest Glade) and will include a short performance by "Mr. Downchild" at 7:15 Pm. The induction speach by counciller Percy Hatfield will follow at 9:15 Pm.

For further information please see Canadian Blues Museum

Downchild's new Cd "I Need A Hat" is set for a much anticipated release in the U.S. on Tueday, April 6, 2010.

The album is getting great reviews Stateside and has already cracked the Top 10 on B.B. King's Bluesville on XM Radio.

B.B. KING’S BLUESVILLE PICKS TO CLICK FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2010

1. “Looking For A Party” – Long John Hunter – Blues Express
2. “Livin’ Life” – Christian Dozzler & Robin Banks – Blueswave
3. “Betcha’ Didn’t Know” – Mighty Sam McClain – Mighty Music
4. “Resurrection” – Ray Bailey – Tondef
5. “Tell Me Mama” – Chicago Bob Nelson – Music Makers
6. “Booker’s Guitar” – Eric Bibb – Telarc
7. “Hey Jodie” – Quintus McCormick Blues Band – Delmark
8. “Deep In America” – Hollywood Blue Flames – Delta Groove
9. “I Need A Hat” – Downchild – Linus
10. “Knowledge You Can’t Get In College” – R.J. Mischo – Greaseland Records

"I Need A Hat" is the whole iceberg--not just the tip. Donnie Walsh shows us the whole untapped source of real blues he has at his fingertips. - John Shelton Ivany - Top 21

Visit a fine retail store near you to get yourself a copy!

Downchild is confirmed to play a rare club performance at the Fat Cat as part of 2010 JunoFest celebrations in St. John's, NF on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:00 Pm (NST).

The band will attend the 2010 Juno Awards in support of their nomination for "Blues Album Of The Year" for their 40th Anniversary release "I Need A Hat".

The JunoFest performance is certain to sell out quickly and advance tickets are highly recommened. Tickets can be purchased at the Mile One Centre box office by calling 709-576-7657 or on-line at Admission

For more information see 2010 Juno Awards

Downchild is nomintated for "Blues Album Of The Year" at the 2010 Juno Awards for their 40th Anniversary album "I Need A Hat" released on Linus/Universal.

The Juno Awards will take place in St. John's, NF and the winners announced on Sunday, April 18, 2010 as part of the CTV telecast.

For the latest information see 2010 Juno Awards