February 28, 2010  -  Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm  -  Where: The Lakeview Hotel

About: Matt Epp

Matt Epp is a troubadour in the purest sense. He lives on the road and crafts his songs from his experiences, from Mexico to Newfoundland and everywhere in between. His new album ‘Safe or Free’ is a testament to that lifestyle influenced by the geography of his travels and the relationships he develops along the way. Co-Produced with John Paul Peters (Waking Eyes, Comeback Kid) and recorded at Private Ear Studios in Winnipeg, MB, ‘Safe or Free’ proves Epp Canada’s folk-soul mystery collaborator.

The 12 songs on ‘Safe of Free’ showcase Epp’s dynamic vocal range and unique songwriting. From the unshakable love duet “This Old House” (with Eliza Gilkyson), the dynamic commercial radio ready “Working Holiday”, to the Ryan Adams-esque rock of “Cover Me”, and the haunting duets “They Won’t Find The Bodies” (with Brandy Zdan of Twilight Hotel) and” I Am The Wind” (with Jesse DeNatale).

Emerging from the rich music community of Winnipeg, MB, Matt Epp is known for his diverse personal and musical connections including collaborations with Eliza Gilkyson, Jesse DeNatale, Matt Mays among others. His pre-music history includes professional skateboard film-making and acting, and his preference for homelessness and hitchhiking over a fixed address. His previous release ‘Orphan Horse’ (2008) was a favorite on CBC radio and Alberta’s CKUA radio network. Matt will be on tour in support of ‘Safe or Free’ in the fall of 2009 in Canada and Europe in early 2010.

Matt will be back to do our show before he hits the road again, heading down to the southern states.

“Oh my Darling” - Was a Huge Success

January 31,, 2010  -  Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm  -  Where: The Lakeview Hotel

About: Oh My Darling

Oh My Darling is emerging as a powerhouse of superb female musicianship. Utilizing their keen sense of stylistic versatility, these young women have an vastly eclectic repertoire. Drawing inspiration from traditional music, their original songs are energetic and moving. They infuse their unique brand of country music with Appalachian Old Time, a Southern twang, and some funk inspired bass lines that’ll get your hips swinging while your toes are tapping. The Western Canadian Music Awards have honoured their debut self titled EP, nominating Oh My Darling for Best Roots Album in 2009. This independent self-produced recording features fast fingered banjo, saucy fiddle, grooving double bass and feisty vocals to create a high energy debut performance. Oh My Darling is about to enter into the studio this fall to record their first full length album with renowned producer Lloyd Peterson (Wailing Jenny’s, James Keelaghan). Their new repertoire pays tribute to traditional tunes, while creating new and exciting instrumental compositions, and showcases captivating new songs that weave a rich tapestry of original repertoire. Topping of UMFM’s charts and spinning regularly on CBC’s airwaves, the gals are excited to get into the studio, and are revving up for their third Western Canadian tour early this Spring 2010. “ Oh My Darling truly is the quintessential roots ensemble. This band of smoking prairie pistols can do no wrong - from their divine melodies to their haunting Appalachian ballads, they’ll leave you looking under your feet for a pile of sawdust and over your shoulder for cold mountain. Lend an ear people; it simply doesn’t get much better than this. “ (Jules Adolpe, Candor Shop)

You can listen to them at: www.myspace.com/ohmydarlingmusic

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