Steve Brockley Band To Release Their 2nd Album "LeBoeuf" On April 16th

For Immediate Release:

March 14, 2013

Listen to the Steve Brockley Band track "Classic Car" from LeBoeuf

(Vancouver, BC) - BC-based folk-country trio the Steve Brockley Band are set to independently release their 2nd album LeBoeuf on April 16th and will kick-off an extensive tour across Canada with an album release show in Vancouver on April 12th at The China Cloud (524 Main St.).

The Steve Brockley Band released their self-titled debut album back in 2010 to much critical acclaim and after spending the last couple of years touring across Canada playing club dates, house shows and festivals, the boys are ready to jump into their tour vehicle of choice, a wood-paneled station wagon named John Candy, to promote LeBoeuf. The new album was produced by John Raham (Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford, Po' Girl) with songs written by Steve Brockley and includes all of the signature staples of the Steve Brockley Band - storytelling, clever metaphors and great musicianship - but this one is a much more personal album for the band.

“When we recorded the first album, we were brand new and we just got in the studio and recorded and mixed the whole thing in three days – quick and dirty," says Brockley. "On this one, after spending the last couple years on the road together, we felt we owed the new material the best possible opportunity to come alive. We took the time we needed to capture the songs without chasing them away.”

Born in BC and formed in Montreal, the Steve Brockley Band can't easily be defined by one sound or musical genre. Though it is apparent that the band is part of the tradition of folk music, they’re able to take the style in new directions without making the audience feel uprooted. The band draws varied comparisons in their music ranging from: J.J. Cale, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, John Prine, Bob Dylan and The Band. Getting to the heart of a song is their main goal. Not just digging into the notes, but nailing those spaces in between the notes. When you’ve got a good song, you want to let it breathe. A percussive double bass swagger, drum grooves from the gut, and a rolling finger picked guitar bring their brand of folk music to life. There’s no rush to the end of a song – if it's right, it happens. The main thing is not to hurry, so nothing good gets away. And that's what the Steve Brockley Band does best.

Join the Steve Brockley Band in celebrating the release of their 2nd album, LeBoeuf, with shows across Canada starting on April 12th and look for the album in stores and online on April 16th. For a full listing of the Steve Brockley Band's upcoming performances visit their website: www.stevebrockley.com

The Steve Brockley Band is: Steve Brockley (guitar, vocals), Kevin Bertram (upright bass) and Leon Power (drums, mandolin).

STEVE BROCKLEY BAND - LEBOEUF

RELEASE DATE - APRIL 16th, 2013 (INDEPENDENT)

1. Lost in the City

2. Too Easy to be Blue

3. If You Let Her

4. Letter

5. Boots and Tattoos

6. See You Again

7. Captain Joe

8. Classic Car

9. Work

10.Out in Time

STEVE BROCKLEY BAND CROSS-CANADA TOUR DATES

April 12 - Vancouver, BC – China Cloud

April 13 - Ymir, BC – Schoolhouse

April 14 - Celista, BC - House Concert

April 17 - Golden, BC - TBD

April 18 - Edmonton, AB - Wunderbar

April 19 - Calgary, AB - House Concert

April 20 - Saskatoon, SK - Vangelis

April 21 - Winnipeg, MB - Folk Exchange

April 25 - Toronto, ON - Dakota Tavern

April 26 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah

April 27 - Montreal, QC - Divan Orange

April 28 - Wakefield, QC – Blacksheep

May 2 - Nipissing, ON - Piebird Guesthouse

May 3 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Lop Lops

May 4 - Thunder Bay, ON - Apollo

May 5 - Wabigoon, ON - Pappy’s Café

May 9 - Onanole, MB - House Concert

May 10 - Forget, SK - Happy Nun

May 11 - Moose Jaw, SK - House Concert

May 12 - Gravelbourg, SK - Renaissance Gaiety Theatre

May 15 - Lethbridge, AB - The Slice

May 16 - Waterton, AB - Waterton Opera house

May 17 - Crowsnest Pass, AB - Blackbird

May 18 - Nanton, AB - Nanton Auditorium

May 24 - Salmon Arm, BC - Salmar Classic Theatre

MEDIA TOOLS

STREAM/DOWNLOAD the Steve Brockley Band track "Classic Car" here (includes posting/embedding info, just click on 'Share')

CLICK here for high-res LeBoeuf album art. Click here for a high-res press photo.

FOR MORE INFO: www.stevebrockley.com

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FUBAR'S Deaner & His Band Nightseeker Are Coming To BC!

For Immediate Release:

March 12, 2013

(Vancouver, BC) - Bust out the 2-4's of Pil and get ready to GIVE'R! Deaner (FUBAR/FUBAR II) and his band Nightseeker are returning to BC at the end of April for 4 killer live performances! Yes, it's true. FUBAR’s Deaner has a band, and his band kicks serious ass. They have a sound that’s somewhere between AC/DC, Motorhead, early Sabbath, with just a drop of Poison for the ladies.

Dean "Deaner" Murdoch and Nightseeker first went on tour in the Fall of 2011 to have some fun. It was three weeks of killer shows and deadly after parties, selling out almost every town from Vancouver to Fort McMurray. Nightseeker brought the Deaner legend to another level, and has toured regularly ever since. It’s not just loud. It’s not just a party. It’s good old fashioned rock and roll - the ultimate night of Givn’r.

Nightseeker have recorded enough music for one full album and were featured on the FUBAR II soundtrack. FUBAR II the film was released in 2010/2011 across canada to sell-out crowds, and went on to become the top selling comedy of year in Canada. The touring band is the same band that laid recorded the kick-ass soundtrack for FUBAR II.

Deaner and Nightseeker will kick off their tour of BC on April 24th in Victoria with stops in Vancouver, Kelowna and Kamloops. For more info and the most up-to-date tour listings, please visit Nightseeker's Facebook page and check out @dean_murdoch on Twitter for some deadly Beerlosophy, such as: "I don't see the glass half empty. I see her ready for a fuckin refill."

THE DEANER & NIGHTSEEKER'S TOUR OF BC

April 24 - Victoria, BC - Club 9One9

April 25 - Vancouver, BC - The Biltmore

April 26 - Kelowna, BC - Flashbacks

April 27 - Kamloops, BC - Bailey's Pub

MEDIA TOOLS

STREAM/POST Nightseeker's track "Garden of Evil" HERE

GET high-res photos of DEANER and NIGHTSEEKER

“Nightseeker is shockingly good ” - Hour

“Absolutely Real Raunch Rock ” - BeatRoute

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Morgan Doctor To Perform With Sandra Bernhard On March 22

For Immediate Release:
March 7, 2013

(Toronto, ON) - Toronto-based musician/drummer Morgan Doctor will be performing with actress, performer and comedienne Sandra Bernhard as part of the Canadian International Comedy Festival at Winter Garden Theatre on Friday, March 22nd in conjunction with Canadian Music Week. Doctor will also be playing at The Bovine Sex Club later that evening, performing with Toronto rockers Dearly Beloved whom she toured with in 2012.

Morgan Doctor is set to release her third solo album, Major Over Minor, through Aporia Records/Outside Distribution on April 23rd, 2013. Her first fully instrumental album, Major Over Minor came together after three years of soul searching that started when she left a band (The Cliks) and a relationship. The ambient electronic album is about that time, full of contemplation and hopefulness. The release of Major Over Minor will be followed by some juicy remixes from such artists as Eccodek and Graham Wright from Tokyo Police Club with tour dates coming in the Summer and Fall.

Download "The Seafarer (Eccodek Remix)" here!

ABOUT MORGAN DOCTOR
Morgan Doctor moved from her native Los Angeles to Toronto in 1999 and has since been a highly sought after session player as well as private drum teacher, having played over a thousand dates all over the US, Canada and Europe. She has played with such artists as: Andy Kim (30 million records sold), The Cliks (Warner/Tommyboy), Ron Sexsmith, Lights, Alex Lifeson and The Tea Party. Some of the artists Morgan has been billed alongside—on tour throughout the U.S. and Canada—include Cyndi Lauper, B-52’s, Tegan and Sara, The Cult, The New York Dolls, Indigo Girls, the Gossip, Dresden Dolls, Debbie Harry, The Stars, Feist and many more! Morgan Doctor is endorsed by Vic Firth, Yamaha Drums, Evans and Zildjian and is a regular contributor to Tom Tom Drum Magazine.

MORGAN DOCTOR PERFORMING IN TORONTO
March 22 - Winter Garden Theatre - w/ Sandra Bernhard (9:00 PM)
March 22/23 - The Bovine Sex Club - w/ Dearly Beloved (2:00 AM)

FOR MORE INFO: www.morgandoctor.com

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The Washboard Union Return To CMW For 4 Performances

For Immediate Release:

February 28, 2013

(Vancouver, BC) - A lot can happen in a year. After creating a huge buzz at Canadian Music Week in 2012, The Washboard Union spent the rest of the year spreading the good word about the band. The Vancouver-based group released their critically acclaimed debut album in June 2012 and went on to be featured at several Canadian festivals including: (Rifflandia, Live at Squamish, and the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival) where the band received multiple “best of the fest” nods. Now, with all that experience under their collective belts, The Washboard Union return to CMW to perform 4 separate, boot-stomping shows, starting on Wednesday, March 20th at The Dakota!

Known for their incredible live show, The Washboard Union is "a 3 car pile up of Steve Earle, Old Crow Medicine Show and the Avett Brothers". With 7 members and 4 singers their sound is undeniable. Add to that banjo, dojo, harp, guitar, fiddle, drums, and of course, the mighty washboard! The Washboard Union's self-titled debut album was produced by Canadian super producer Gggarth Richardson (RHCP, Rage Against the Machine) with "Halfcree" produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Lou Reed). The 12-track album even includes a cover of the 1947 Alton Delmore song "Midnight Train".

Producer Gggarth Richardson was proud to be at the helm of The Washboard Union's debut album. "Working with The Washboard Union was a musical dream," said Richardson. "Not only were they true gentleman, their music was a breath of fresh air, and we've become life long friends. Their music was a honour to be apart of and I would do it again and again. One of Canada's best kept secrets."

The Washboard Union are planning to head into the studio again with Gggarth Richardson with plans to release a new record in the Fall. For the most up-to-date show listings, please check thewashboardunion.com in the coming weeks, as more tour dates are announced.

THE WASHBOARD UNION CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2013 SHOWS

March 20 - Toronto, ON - The Dakota (2:00 AM)

March 22 - Toronto, ON - Supermarket (TAG Showcase*, Midnight)

March 23 - Toronto, ON - Goorin Bros. (5:00 PM)

March 23 - Toronto, ON - The Dakota (11:00 PM)

(*TWU are represented by The Agency Group's, Rob Zifarelli.)

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MEDIA TOOLS

STREAM The Washboard Union - The Washboard Union HERE

WATCH the "Lost And Found" Video HERE

DOWNLOAD/STREAM/POST - The Washboard Union - "Lost and Found": HERE

DOWNLOAD/STREAM/POST - The Washboard Union - "Midnight Train": HERE

GET The Washboard Union High-Res Photos HERE and HERE

GET The Washboard Union High-Res Album Art HERE

FOR MORE INFO: www.thewashboardunion.com

Donovan Woods To Release 3rd Album Don't Get Too Grand On March 26th

(Toronto, ON) - Toronto singer/songwriter Donovan Woods' third album Don't Get Too Grand, featuring the singles "Put On, Cologne" and "The Coldest State", will be released through Aporia Records/Outside Distribution on March 26th. In anticipation of the album release, the Sarnia native will be performing the week prior at Canadian Music Week (CMW) in Toronto. Woods will be performing multiple shows at CMW, including The Marriot Hotel Lounge Bar on Friday, March 22nd and at The Central on Saturday, March 23rd. More shows will be announced soon, including a Toronto album release show in April, and he's currently planning tour dates across Canada for late spring and throughout the summer.

With a voice as notable as his lyrics, Donovan Woods is widely recognized as an acclaimed recording artist and performer as well as an in-demand country and folk songwriter from Toronto to Nashville. His first two albums (The Hold-Up, 2008 and The Widowmaker, 2011) were released to glowing reviews, praising songwriting that is “brief and spare, while his husky vocals and smart lyrics pack the emotional punch" (NOW Magazine). His work has been featured on CBC Radio where he’s in regular rotation across the country and he recently completed a tour of Canada and England. Woods has also carved out a niche for himself as a busy songwriter for TV and film. His music has appeared on television shows like “Felicity,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” ABC’s “My Generation,” and the Matthew Perry film “Numb.” Shuttling between his Ontario home and frequent collaborations in Nashville, Woods has co-written songs with the likes of Grammy Award winner Marcus Hummon and One Flew South’s Chris Roberts.

Upon the release of this third album, Don’t Get Too Grand, Donovan Woods further hones his distinctive style. Amidst precise writing and restrained, yearning arrangements, Woods explores the landscapes of his life, inside and out. Piercingly honest and quietly anthemic, he sings with a striking sense of the world that produced him – the unsung towns of Canada’s industrial heartland. The result is an album that’s transporting and never loses the dry, self-deprecating humour that has endeared Woods to his audiences from the start.

"I wanted to make a simple record with songs that allow a listener to get inside of them," said Woods. "I wanted every song to be completely accessible. I don’t want to hide behind some grand artistic statement; I’m just trying to make folk songs that people will hum along and tap their foot to. I thought the title Don't Get Too Grand worked as a nice reminder to myself that simple is usually best. I heard the expression at a book reading I attended featuring author Richard Ford. He told a story about his aunt, on her death bed, saying to him, in reference to his new-found literary fame and wealth, “Richard, don’t get too grand.” He said the little phrase has helped him stay honest and forthright and I hope it’s done the same for me."

Join Donovan Woods in celebrating the release of his third album, Don't Get Too Grand, with shows in Toronto during Canadian Music Week and look for the album in stores and online on March 26th. For a full listing of Donovan Woods upcoming performances visit his website: bestsongwriterever.com

DONOVAN WOODS AT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
March 22 - Toronto, ON - The Lounge at The Marriot Hotel (8:15pm, CMF Acoustic Sessions)
March 23 - Toronto, ON - The Central (10pm)

DONOVAN WOODS - DON'T GET TOO GRAND
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 26th (APORIA RECORDS)

1. Don't Get Too Grand
2. Put On, Cologne
3. Sask
4. The Coldest State
5. My Boy
6. Widowmaker
7. Taft
8. Kennedy
9. You Don't Say
10. Petrolia
11. Let Us Now Praise Simple Men

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