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0 VOIR Premiere The Rising Few’s New Music Video ‘Sinners On St. Laurent’ A Tribute To Montreal

January 16, 2014
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· The Rising Few

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VOIR Premiere The Rising Few’s New Music Video ‘Sinners On St. Laurent’ A Tribute To Montreal

L-R – Isaac Gesse – Trumpet – Hubert Tremblay – Guitar – Harvey Bienaime – Drums – Karim Terouz – Vocals – Andrew Sudlow – Bass | Photo Credit – Laurent Cassis

Montreal, QC’s infectious rock band The Rising Few have teamed up with the city’s leading francophone weekly VOIR for the premiere of their new music video ‘Sinners On St. Laurent’, a tribute to the city’s most popular nightlife boulevard St. Laurent.

“‘Sinners On St. Laurent’ is really an observation of the new guy in town to the nightlife of Montreal,” says vocalist/guitarist Karim Terouz, “yet it’s written with a slight abstract touch to leave the space for the listener to relate to his/her own experiences. It depicts the colours and sultry details of the city’s nightlife.”

To view the video, please visit the following link: http://voir.ca/nouvelles/actualite-musicale/2014/01/16/primeur-video-the-rising-few-presente-sinners-on-st-laurent/

‘Sinners On St. Laurent’ is the title track from The Rising Few‘s forthcoming debut album March 25th and was produced by the great Glen Robinson known for his mixing and mastering credits on projects with Dave Grohl’s Probot, The Ramones, The Steve Miller Band, David Bowie, AC/DC, Gwar, Annihilator, Keith Richards, Queensryche, The Tea Party, The Headstones, Grim Skunk, Ringo Starr, The Beach Boys and many more over the course of his career.

To pre-order the album w/ choice of bonus prints signed by artist and vocalist Karim Terouz, please visit the following link: http://therisingfew.bandcamp.com/album/sinners-on-st-laurent

Track Listing: Sinners On St. Laurent

1. Sinners On St-Laurent (Radio Edit)
2. I Want You Now
3. The Start
4. Date In Montreal
5. Not This Time
6. Tomorrow’s Lullaby
7. Soleil
8. A Little Longer

Bonus Tracks:
Sinners On St-Laurent (Studio Version)*bonus
My Dying Days *bonus
Date Acoustic *bonus
The Start Acoustic *bonus
Tomorrow’s Lullaby (Acoustic Version) *bonus

About: The Rising Few was born when professional illustrator Karim Terouz left his hometown of Cairo at the age of 25, he not only made the ballsy decision to brace the blistering Canadian winters, he also chose to seek out a whole new career path in Montreal.

Turning to his true passion – music – Terouz began visiting every open mic night imaginable, which is how he came to discover Hubert Tremblay (Guitars) and Andrew Sudlow (Bass), the rest (Isaac Gesse on Trumpet and Harvey Bienaime on Drums) followed through to complete The Rising Few.

Fusing folk, blues, rock and pop, The Rising Few found their sound. One which showcases influences such Cat Stevens, The Tragically Hip and Bruce Springsteen, as well as Terouz’s Egyptian heritage with the band’s R&B / soul inspirations.

30 live shows later and a first place win at the LME showcase competition (http://www.landmarkevents.net) in which the band beat out 200+ others for top honours, the band is ready to indulge music fans in some “punchy Montreal soul” with their upcoming album ‘Sinners On St. Laurent’.

For more info, please visit the following links:

Official Website: http://www.therisingfew.com

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-the-rising-few-sinners-on-st-laurent-2014-release-date-march-25-2014/

0 Canadian Music Week – March 21 – MATT TRACK – Quebec’s Folk/Roots Sensation

March 1, 2012
by Asher
· Matt Track

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Canadian Music Week – March 21 – MATT TRACK – Quebec’s Folk/Roots Sensation

Quebec’s folk/roots sensation Matt Track is setting his sights on Ontario, more specifically on Canadian Music Week, playing an opening night showcase as part of Canadian Music Fest (CMF) on Wednesday, March 21 at the Free Times Café (320 College St., Toronto).

An avid guitarist from the age of nine, Matt Track learned from The Beatles, played in punk bands throughout high school, took up singing in his mid-teens and at last ended up discovering that his musical path of choice actually lay in the folk/roots genre.

Having released a number of albums, played the Vans Warped Tour, opened up for David Usher and even conquered Portugal in a mini six-date tour, Matt Track has come a long way since releasing his first three-song demo, aptly titled ‘Appetizer,’ back in 2006.

His latest project – four seasons; four EPs – was born from the search to create something original and primal, without the extravagant use of effects and technology that is readily found in today’s music industry.

The result carries listeners through and interesting mélange of grooves and melodies that all sync with one another while telling a number of stories, sharing in their simplicity and the predominance of Matt’s beloved acoustic guitar.

Adding an extra layer of originality to it all, each EP was recorded outdoors in a search to showcase the natural sounds of each season on each corresponding EP.

On March 21, Matt Track will take the stage as part of Canadian Music Fest’s opening night celebrations to showcase the unique talent and creativity that have made him a household name, uniting CMF’s international crowd with his universal music.

Showcase Details:

Free Times Cafe
320 College St.
416-967-1078
http://www.freetimescafe.com/
CMF Showcase
Doors: 7:30PM
19+ All wristbands accepted

Maneli Jamal – 8:00PM
Redbird – 9:00PM
Daniella Watters – 10:00PM
Inch Chua – 11:00PM
Matt Track – 12:00AM

Music Videos

“Spring”

“Drunk” (light acoustic version)

“Under Control”

For More Videos – http://www.matttrack.com/videos.html

About: Matt is an acoustic guitar lover. Furthermore, the construction of each of his song actually begins with a thick and strong layer of it. He likes to put enough details in it so that the songs can be just as interesting to hear solo as they will be full band.

Having played in rock bands while he was a teenager, it’s by discovering artists such as John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Ben Harper that the interest for the acoustic has grown for him. After a few years giving acoustic live performances of songs from these artists, he started writing his own music, creating an interesting blend from these influences.

It is from an association with solid musicians such as the drummer Francis Gaulin (Alain-Francois, Dir. Musicale Gala des Oliviers 2009…) and bassist Jeremi Roy (Marco Calliari, Gitans de Sarajevo, Frootfly…) that the songs took their full band flavour.

After the the three songs demo “Appetizer” in 2006, Matt is invited to play the opening act for Nicolas Sarcevic (millencolin) at the Lambi in Montreal. Having enjoyed the performance, the independant label Freedumb Records produced the album “Main Dish”, which came out in stores in april 2008 with Distribution Select.

A bit more than 50 performances followed the album, namely; 2 venues of the Vans Warped Tour, a small 6 dates tour in Portugal, Le Festival du Cochon de Ste-Perpetue, Musique en Vue in Cowansville and an opening act for David Usher permitted the band to develop the right fusion and experience with the songs to build a solid set.

It’s with this bagage that the band is now entering a project of 4 E.P’s (1 per season). They’re aiming for a natural and human sound for a “kebab” of songs that will carry the listener through a variety of interesting grooves and melodies ‘in sync’ with the season they will represent.

Discography

4 – EP (2011)

Spring – EP (2011)

Frost – EP (2011)

Leaf – EP (2010)

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“Matt carries the listener through a variety of interesting grooves and melodies ‘in sync’ with the seasons they represent.” – CBC, Dan Reynish

“… Discover this emerging artist who has the gift…original and catchy songs!” – Audrey Benedict, Rhythm FM

“Pascale Picard is not the only Francophone to compose catchy English folk-rock songs… “ – Matthew Small, Voir

“Three beautiful stars and a half out of five. For fans of folk, it will please
for sure.“ – Bang Bang

A total of about 100 shows, namely :
*2 performances at the Vans Warped Tour (Montreal and Toronto) in 2008)
*Opening act for Nikola Sarcevic and David Usher in 2007
*Live performances at NRJ radio in Drummondville, Sherbrooke, Val d’or, Rouyn
*Performance at the NRJ summer programming Launch 2008 & 2011
*Performances at Festival du Cochon de Ste-Perpetue and Musique en Vue in Cowansville in 2009
*Many interviews in Radio-Canada studios in Sherbrooke, Quebec city and Trois-Rivieres.
*2 songs ranked no.1 at CKRL radio station for several weeks in 2011.
*Performance at ‘Concerts de la cité de Sherbrooke’ summer 2011
*Was invited to participate to the 2012 edition of the Canadian Music Fest in Toronto.

0 Dave Khan (SCYTHIA) Interview | Music Legends

February 16, 2011
by Asher
· Scythia

Dave Khan (SCYTHIA) Interview | Music Legends.

0 Intercamp – Edmonton (MacEwan University)- Album review – Scythia

January 28, 2011
by Asher
· Scythia

http://intercamp.ca/2011/01/27/scythia-%E2%80%94-of-war/

0 BLANK TV Posts Folk Metallers SCYTHIA’s 4th Red Wizard Episode

January 27, 2011
by Asher
· Scythia

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BLANK TV Posts Folk Metallers SCYTHIA’s 4th Red Wizard Episode

Blank TV has posted the fourth installment of Vancouver folk metallers Scythia‘s five part “Red Wizard” mini-series.

The series was filmed during their fall 2010 “Exiled Across Canada Tour” in promotion of their debut album “Of War” and follows the warriors on their epic adventures encountering the evil red wizard.

To view episode 4 of the Red Wizard please visit the following link here

Past Episodes:

EPS 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2x7p-l4OuQ

EPS 2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saan2nrSiiU

EPS 3 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_8iYM8pAac

Scythia will be hitting the studio to record their follow up album in the coming months. Title and track listing of the album will be announced in 2011 along with tour dates.

Upcoming show dates

Feb 18 – Vancouver – Rickshaw – Cthulhupalooza II fest w/ The Thickets, Auroch
Feb 26 – Vancouver – Funky Winkerbeans w/ Makaria

0 Folk Metallers Scythia Reveal Episode 3 of Red Wizard Series on Blank TV

January 7, 2011
by Asher
· Scythia

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Folk Metallers Scythia Reveal Episode 3 of Red Wizard Series on Blank TV

Vancouver folk metallers Scythia have revealed episode 3 of their 5 part Red Wizard mini series on Blank TV.

The episode chronicles Scythia’s encounter with the red wizard once again as he searches for his castle keys and unleashes balls of fire against those in his path.

To view the episode please visit the following link here.

The mini series captures Scythia’s encounters with the evil Red Wizard during their fall 2010 “Exiled Across Canada Tour” that was in support of their debut “…Of War”.

Past episodes:

EPS 1

EPS 2

Upcoming show dates

Feb 19 – Vancouver – Rickshaw – Cthulhupalooza II fest w/ The Thickets
Feb 26 – Vancouver – Funky Winkerbeans w/ Makaria

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0 Folk Metallers Scythia Release “…Of War” Today!! As Pay What You Want Album

October 5, 2010
by Asher
· Scythia

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Folk Metallers Scythia Release “…Of War” Today!! As Pay What You Want Album

Vancouver folk metallers Scythia release their debut album “…Of War” today, October 5th, and in celebration of the release they want you the fans to “Pay What You Want” for the digital and physical album when purchased online via the following link – http://scythia.bandcamp.com.

“We strongly believe that everyone has their value of music, so in thought, we are trying something different with our fans. We want them to feel strongly about their purchase of our music. So for the release of our album, when they purchase it online they can pay what they want for it and what they feel is a fair purchase and what it’s worth to them.” comments vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.

Blending epic storytelling with modern progressive metal to create an interesting dynamic that includes an oboe of death and classical violin. Scythia’s ancient and medieval influenced melodies will bring the past back to the present as they ready to brandish their swords and prepare for tour in support of their upcoming release “…Of War” produced by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on projects with SYL, Fear Factory, Darkest Hour and many more.

Formed in late 2008, Scythia is not your older brother’s metal band. Taking its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with a painting of Nordic/Russian warriors riding bears while brandishing swords, Scythia not only “gives the painting musical significance,” but it is also “the name of an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.

Scythia will be on their “Exiled Across Canada Tour” in the following cities:

“Exiled Across Canada” Tour Dates
October 9, 2010 – Pogue Mahone, Kamloops, BC
October 14, 2010 – Brandiz Pub, Vancouver, BC (venue change from Pub 340)
October 15, 2010 – Brooklyn Lounge / Lake City Bowl, Kelowna, BC
October 16, 2010 – Voodoo’s, Penticton, BC
October 17, 2010 – Vern’s, Calgary, AB
October 18, 2010 – TBA, Regina, SK
October 19, 2010 – The Zoo, Winnipeg, MB
October 20, 2010 – Kilroy’s, Thunder Bay, ON
October 22, 2010 – Smiling Buddha, Toronto, ON
October 23, 2010 – Coach and Horses, Windsor, ON
October 24, 2010 – TBA, Waterloo, ON
October 25, 2010 – Hard Luck Bar, Toronto, ON
October 26, 2010 – Top Shelf, Ajax, ON
October 27, 2010 – Bar Octobre, Quebec City, QC
October 28, 2010 – Bar Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC
October 29, 2010 – Le Stage Rock Cafe, Trois Rivieres, QC
October 31, 2010 – Katakombes, Montreal, QC
November 1, 2010 – TBA, Sudbury, ON
November 3, 2010 – Parthenon Pizza, Brandon, MB
November 4, 2010 – Walker’s Night Club, Saskatoon, SK
November 5, 2010 – DV8, Edmonton, AB
November 6, 2010 – The Dirty Jersey, Kamloops, BC
November 7, 2010 – Funky Winkerbeans, Vancouver, BC

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