Comments on: The Tale of Blue Direction

By: Dave Shortreed

Dave Shortreed — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:33:09 +0000

In reply to Rog. Jeff played a gig in 84 or 85 at the Hideaway headlining, with Wild T and the Spirit and Void (Rush tribute) as the opening acts. At the end of the night Jeff asked Tony to come up and jam:)

By: Dave Philpott

Dave Philpott — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:06:26 +0000

I was a 17 year old student at that Oakville Trafalgar High School coffee house and I remember Jeff and his band giving everyone present a look at what enormous talent looks like before it becomes famous. Compared to our average high school performers that night, most remember thinking they were in a completely different league.

By: Rog

Rog — Sat, 14 May 2022 03:55:20 +0000

In reply to Scott Edward. Hey Scott. Yeah, not Blue Direction. The bass player is Jeff's friend, Jeff Labar (who sadly passed away before Jeff did). This.might have just been a pick up thing at school... I'll ask around. Thanks for sharing the vid! ~Rog

By: Scott Edward

Scott Edward — Sat, 14 May 2022 02:42:36 +0000

Here’s a recent found video from a School project in 1983ish – they say it’s Blue Direction but the Bass player looks different ? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfDmRMl0ODk

By: JOSEPH J ROBBINS

JOSEPH J ROBBINS — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:16:40 +0000

I believe I own all of Jeff’s published recordings and videos….I hope I do. Will any new music either studio or live material be offered from Mr. Healey’s career? I was lucky enough to have seen him at a New Years Eve concert on December 31’st 2007 at a famous club very near my home here in Colorado. To this very day I still remember being entertained by Jeff, Pat, Joe and Tom in a way I never had been before or since. Jeff’s music and attitude have become part of who I am inside even though his passing also triggers a somewhat infallible sadness as well. When Jeff passed away I was very shocked since having seen him in such great spirits not long before hand. I still think of Jeff often and hope in my heart all of his family and those close to him know and understand how he has inspired me in ways I never thought possible. When I do share a song or two on my car audio system those with an ear for rock guitar seem confused at his style and ability to share such intense emotion and spirit from the very depths of his heart. Also I believe Mr. Patrick Rush rounded out the sound adding additional flavor and hue’s of the heart producing feelings I will never know again. Even just reading this offering has inspired me has suddenly inspired me to move forward in an inspired manner. Thanks to everyone involved for sharing how much they love Jeff too.
Joe
Conifer Colorado

By: Inger

Inger — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:59:05 +0000

I saw Jeff in Vancouver, cannot recall the year, a Venue on Granville St. I was and am a fan, I loved his music, and he is missed dearly

By: Steve Ashton

Steve Ashton — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 23:14:47 +0000

Awesome memories – thanks so much for sharing these guys!

By: Nobby kempster

Nobby kempster — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:45:31 +0000

Great read,lovely to hear about the beginning of his musical journey,thanks for sharing

By: Terry Iredale

Terry Iredale — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:50:04 +0000

Great Story.Thank you for sharing.’Teck’

By: John Mason

John Mason — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:02:15 +0000

Any recordings at all from that era?