There’s magic in the grooves; you can really feel it. |
A suitcase kick-drum. A toolbox of harmonicas. A beat-up guitar. Also, a mini-washboard, and a bit of kazoo for good measure.
Broke Fuse is a one-man band from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Jay Moonah is the man behind Broke Fuse. He has been active in the Canadian music scene for more than 30 years, and is a former member of a number of groups including indie-roots-rockers Uncle Seth and retro-folk act The McFlies.
Performing original songs along with blues standards, Broke Fuse hit the stage in 2014, quickly securing open spots for acclaimed artists such as Suzie Vinnick, Tim Williams, Al Lerman, and Greg Godovitz. The debut EP The Underground was released in 2015, with the follow-up Broke Down + Blue arriving in early 2017.
In 2017, Jay teamed up with with legendary blues guitarist Mike McKenna, veteran of such seminal bands as McKenna Mendelson Mainline, Luke & The Apostles, Downchild, Ugly Ducklings, and the Guess Who. Jay and Mike formed the McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, playing classic blues, Broke Fuse originals, and songs from Mike’s storied career. In 2025 they released Breaking News, a four-song EP.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Broke Fuse created and released two LPs: Why Should I Be Blue? (2020) and Rocket Ride (2021), as well as the instrumental EP Splashdown (2022). All three releases were extremely well received, garnering stellar reviews, international airplay, chart-topping success on the Roots Music Report Canadian Top 50, and a series of award nominations, including the Independent Blues Awards, Blues & Roots Radio’s International Song Contest, and a Maple Blues Award nomination in the New Artist category.
Broke Fuse has performed at a myriad of venues, festivals, and events, including the Kitchener Blues Festival, the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Lighthouse Blues Festival in Kincardine, Winterfolk in Toronto, YYZ Live showcase at Pearson International Airport, the Durham Blues Festival in Oshawa, and many others. Broke Fuse was also selected to play at the Toronto Blues Society's International Blues Challenge "Road to Memphis" event, and for an official showcase at the Folk Music Ontario conference in London.
In addition to Broke Fuse and McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, Jay Moonah also performs regularly as a member of Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band and Rockabilly Blue, and is a co-founder and co-presenter at the Scarborough Uke Jam.
For bookings or other inquiries for either Broke Fuse or McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, please visit the contact page or call 416-885-5341.
Broke Fuse is a one-man band from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Jay Moonah is the man behind Broke Fuse. He has been active in the Canadian music scene for more than 30 years, and is a former member of a number of groups including indie-roots-rockers Uncle Seth and retro-folk act The McFlies.
Performing original songs along with blues standards, Broke Fuse hit the stage in 2014, quickly securing open spots for acclaimed artists such as Suzie Vinnick, Tim Williams, Al Lerman, and Greg Godovitz. The debut EP The Underground was released in 2015, with the follow-up Broke Down + Blue arriving in early 2017.
In 2017, Jay teamed up with with legendary blues guitarist Mike McKenna, veteran of such seminal bands as McKenna Mendelson Mainline, Luke & The Apostles, Downchild, Ugly Ducklings, and the Guess Who. Jay and Mike formed the McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, playing classic blues, Broke Fuse originals, and songs from Mike’s storied career. In 2025 they released Breaking News, a four-song EP.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Broke Fuse created and released two LPs: Why Should I Be Blue? (2020) and Rocket Ride (2021), as well as the instrumental EP Splashdown (2022). All three releases were extremely well received, garnering stellar reviews, international airplay, chart-topping success on the Roots Music Report Canadian Top 50, and a series of award nominations, including the Independent Blues Awards, Blues & Roots Radio’s International Song Contest, and a Maple Blues Award nomination in the New Artist category.
Broke Fuse has performed at a myriad of venues, festivals, and events, including the Kitchener Blues Festival, the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Lighthouse Blues Festival in Kincardine, Winterfolk in Toronto, YYZ Live showcase at Pearson International Airport, the Durham Blues Festival in Oshawa, and many others. Broke Fuse was also selected to play at the Toronto Blues Society's International Blues Challenge "Road to Memphis" event, and for an official showcase at the Folk Music Ontario conference in London.
In addition to Broke Fuse and McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, Jay Moonah also performs regularly as a member of Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band and Rockabilly Blue, and is a co-founder and co-presenter at the Scarborough Uke Jam.
For bookings or other inquiries for either Broke Fuse or McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, please visit the contact page or call 416-885-5341.
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