Colin Dussault's Blues Project is an American blues rock and soul ensemble founded in 1989 in Cleveland, Ohio. Known for its harmonica-driven sound and extensive presence in the Great Lakes music scene, the band has remained a staple of Midwestern blues-based rock for over three decades.
The ensemble held its debut performance on May 13, 1989, at the Ultimate Sports Bar in Lakewood, Ohio. Under the leadership of frontman Colin Dussault, the band quickly established a reputation for high-energy live shows, blending traditional blues with contemporary rock sensibilities. Throughout the 1990s, they became a prominent opening act in Greater Cleveland, performing alongside national blues and rock icons.
In response to the 2018 Parkland high school shooting, Dussault co-wrote and released a CD single titled "A Song for Our Children." The project aimed to address gun violence in the United States, with all proceeds donated to the advocacy organization Moms Demand Action, now a part of the Everytown for Gun Safety movement.
The band has frequently been invited to perform at significant political events. In July 1998, Dussault performed with the band Night Bridge at a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Mary O. Boyle, an event attended by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton.
On November 1, 2004, the band performed at the Election Eve Rally for presidential candidate John Kerry in Downtown Cleveland, sharing the stage with rock legends such as Bruce Springsteen.
Dussault has maintained an independent production model, releasing eleven self-produced recordings under his Erica Records and Buddha Belly Productions labels. Their music is frequently featured on Cleveland's classic rock station WNCX 98.5.
The band's songwriting has also gained national traction. The track "Good Booty and BBQ," co-written by Greg Bandy and Dussault, was covered by the Chicago-based group Howard and the White Boys for their 2007 album Made in Chicago, distributed by Evidence Music.
Over their career, the band and its members have received numerous regional accolades: