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Ottawa's new star trio "Joe Gaspar All-Stars" showcases Joe's exceptional talents as the lead vocalist, bassist, plus the incredibly gifted Lucas Haneman on guitar and the skilled drummer Andre Ferraton. Together, they are creating a dynamic and engaging musical experience with a blend of blues, rock and progressive.
Joe Gaspar All-Stars
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Joe Gaspar is a multi-talented musician who arrived in Canada after enjoying much success on the European scene. Founder of the popular Romanian power-trio Quo Vadis, he sang lead vocals and played bass guitar for over 12 years entertaining large crowds all over Europe. Due to his outstanding vocal abilities, he has been invited to join groups of different genres, sing in rock operas, play keyboards, guitar, bass and even conduct choirs. Joe was also featured in several music publications and documentaries highlighting his musical career.
Shortly after he moved to Ottawa in 2010, Joe had the privilege of performing at the prestigious Ottawa BluesFest. In September 2011, his power-blues trio “Joe Gaspar Band” was created to give life to his original ideas. The band recorded its first album "Move On" in 2012 and played major festivals such as Tulipfest, Bluesfest, Capital Fair, and Wabafest. Their blues album "JGB Blue" was launched in March 2018.
Lucas Haneman is an award-winning guitarist and songwriter known for his eclectic style, blending funk, blues, rock, and more. A graduate of Concordia University, Haneman has earned numerous honors, including the CBC Galaxy Rising Star Award and the Oscar Peterson Scholarship. He leads The LH Express, a band that released four acclaimed albums, including Painting Stars, which debuted at #1 in Canada in 2023. Haneman has toured internationally, opening for legends such as The Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Healey and Robert Cray.
Andre Ferraton is a versatile drummer in Ottawa’s music scene, known for his work with blues and jazz bands like Juno and Maple Blues Awards heavy hitters Drew Nelson Band, or Tony D. His performances have earned accolades and Ferraton gained further recognition in 2023 when he performed with his band Smelloship at Ottawa Jazzfest, opening for Parliament Funkadelic.
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Three seasoned musicians, each making waves in their own scene, joined forces to form a hard-hitting power trio. The chemistry was instant—raw, loud, and electric. Together they create a spark that only happens when the right people hit the stage and play with unstoppable energy.
Joe Gaspar All-Stars kicked things off with a launch show in March 2025 in Canada’s capital, played the Capitol Fair, brought their sound online with a live stream event in September 2025 hosted by the Music Performance Trust Fund, and lit up the Byward Market with a high-energy Cinq à Sept performance.
Fueled by raw energy and a shared vision, the trio is currently laying down original tracks in the studio and preparing to drop their debut EP in spring 2026—a bold first statement from a band ready to make some serious noise.
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