The Big Time duo is an acoustic blues duo formed by two founding members of Raoul and The Big Time, Raoul Bhaneja (vocals, harmonica) and Darren Gallen (guitar).  The Big Time, now in their 25th year of performing blues music in Toronto and around the country they have released five albums since 2000 and have performed at festivals across Canada from Vancouver Folk and Nanaimo Blues to Montreal International Jazz and Harvest Jazz and Blues Festivals.  They were semi finalists in The International Blues Challenge in Memphis and have recorded or performed with legends of the blues including Bettye LaVette, members of Canned Heat and The Mavis Staples Band, Billy Boy Arnold, Big Dave McLean, Curtis Salgado and many more.  As an actor Raoul is known for his many performances on stages across the country and his over 125 film and television credits including films such as Miss Sloane opposite Jessica Chastain and television shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Blindspot, Clarice, Murdoch Mysteries and the cult hit Train 48. 

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