About Conjure Hand

About Image 1 Conjure Hand at The Lucky Bar Victoria

Conjure Hand is Canadian Rock inspired by the blues and soul of the 1970s.

Lyrically the band takes the listener on a journey of Black history and lower class struggles throughout the Americas.

With songs that are reminiscent of diverse bands like The Allman Brothers, Thin Lizzy, and Free. Conjure Hand hopes to resurrect the soul of rock and roll.

About Image 2 A Niam-Niam Witch Doctor Photo By Richard Buchta

"Conjure Hand" is influenced by the ancient voodoo cultures of the African Diaspora and their subsequent influences on the African-American and Caribbean Slaves of the Americas.

Coming from tribes such as the Azande fom South Sudan pictured here, These traditions were and still are an essential tool to fight oppression and enslavement throughout new world.

It's importance is evident in blues classics such as Lightnin' Hopkins "Mojo Hand", and rock masterpieces like Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child"

Members

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AJ (Black Caesar)

AJ is a longtime musician, mostly with a metal background playing across Canada and the States. He has mostly been a bass player, but took the helm to be a lead guitar player.

He is the founder of Conjure Hand, and wants to use this project as a way to highlight Black History, and celebrate the Black Experience.

His main inspirations for Conjure Hand being Thin Lizzy, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Free

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Arin Argus (The Shah)

Arin Argus first made his killer debut at the Fernwood show in February 2024. The Ontario native has brought a progressive lead style to the band and shares our passion for 70s Heavy Rock, Heavy Metal and Classical styles.

Inspired by Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash), Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy), Ritchie Blackmore (Rainbow), Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO) and Steve Howe (Yes)

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Duncan Chisholm

Longtime friend of AJ, and Calgary native Duncan Chisholm is a force behind the drum kit with a Metal Background.

Inspired by drummers such as Brian Downey (Thin lizzy) and Nicko McBrain(Pat Travers, Iron maiden), Duncan brings his thunderous heavy drumming reliably to the stage.

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Victor Horne

Victor Horne has proven to be the glue that holds this crazy mess together. As a co founding member, Victor has been at the forefront of the Conjure Hand creation since we cast the first spell.

His bass provides the heartbeat to all of Conjure Hands songs, and his experience in the music scene has allowed us to navigate in which ways to grow this band.

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Vince Dupuis

Vince Dupuis is well known in the musical community and currently plays Keys and Sax for local groups Sofia Miller and The Thunes.

Hailing from the Carleton University jazz program. He has added a rock solid sonic dimension to our music with his mesmerizing keys reminiscent of Jon Lord of Deep Purple.

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Ben Boyd

Ben Boyd was a former lead guitar player for Conjure Hand and was part of the Spellbound Blues Album.

He is a longtime resident of the Victoria music scene and cut his teeth in former band Mulligan and current pop group furniture party.

In The Media

Conjure Hand Victoria Buzz

Check out the Victoria Buzz Article written about Conjure Hand Here