With their soulful melodies, tight guitar jams and obvious chemistry, Regina’s Fur Eel give the deceiving impression of a band that have many miles and jams behind them. It’s hard to believe then, that the foursome came together just eleven months ago, and in that short time have written and recorded their debut album, Elephant Summer. 

“We just clicked instantly,” says vocalist and lead guitarist Justin Sheppard. “There’s no ego involved, just a common passion for the music.” Fur Eel, which got its name after Sheppard noticed how ubiquitous the phrase “for real” has become, had a simple beginning when Sheppard began hanging out and writing songs with Thomas St. Onge, another accomplished guitar player. Bass player Travis Reshaur came into the picture when Sheppard sold him an amplifier, and drummer James Belle completed the quartet.

Self-described as a funk, rock and soul experience, Fur Eel marries the smooth stylings of Maroon 5 with chunky bass and perky keys, a combination that begs a sweaty dance floor at every performance. Sheppard’s idol Prince clearly influences the sexy vocal delivery that climbs up and down the scale, and curls around every lyric, which are as meaty as the melodies. 

Sheppard’s soul searching in recent years has led to some of the group’s most popular songs like “Sting” and “Don’t Try.” Women and relationships naturally factor into the 22-year-old’s writing, but the material wanders to the philosophical as well with “Meritocracy.” With both Sheppard and St. Onge behind the pen, Sheppard says the eight-song record has the charm and diversity of a Beatles album. “It wasn’t just Lennon. With all the Beatles contributing, it made for a more interesting listen.”

All in their early ‘20s, Fur Eel doesn’t want for experience. Each musician has performed in various Regina projects and has cut their chops on stage, and it’s Fur Eel’s live show that make people believers. To say it’s high energy doesn’t do it justice. More like each member has an invisible IV hooked up to a vat of Red Bull backstage. Tracks played live from Elephant Summer are complemented with the bevy of new songs that will form the group’s next album, as well as juicy covers from Prince and Queen.

Fur Eel have become a local favourite in Regina, and with a Prairie tour planned to promote Elephant Summer, it’s only a matter of time before their fresh vibe catches on. For real.


Formed in 2008, Kid Mud was Sean Duncan, an indie rock vet formerly of Fiver, but with time, Kid Mud has seemingly morphed beyond "one man band" status into something larger than the sum of its parts. He has recruited friends Steve Brooks, Mike Reavill, Nick Ruiz, and Mike Watkins for new input to allow Kid Mud's creative sound to mature. With five diverse musicians from varying tastes and backgrounds, they come together to compile a sound of their own. Unlike earlier Kid Mud (recorded and live) the sound has taken on a new beast of delivering a full, rich sound while maintaining compelling dynamics. Kid Mud's sound brings both the soft and loud like some more well known bands, And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead and Built to Spill.

David's: A multiple award winning producer/engineer/mixer and mastering tech (2007 WCMA Producer of the year winner) who's worked on over 100 recordings at various studios all over Canada and out of his own project studio. (Notables: Geoff Berner, Despistado, Joel Fafard, Megan Nash). A singer-songwriter who's released 15 albums solo and with Semko Fontaine Taylor, Big Cookie, Generals and Majors, DSM.  A 6 time Gemini Award nominated and Rosie Award winning Audio Post Production all arounder working in the Film/TV industry (Notables: Foley Recordist for 2012 Academy Award nominated Short Film "Wild Life" (NFB), 6 seasons of the hit comedy Corner Gas (Verite Films)- Music Supervisor for 5 Seasons of renegadepress.com (Verite) - Re-Recording Mixer for the series "Great Minds of Design" (291 Films), 1 Episode of CBC's "The Nature of Things" 2011 "MS Wars" (Zoot Pictures).  He's a composer (co-wrote current Saskatchewan Rough Riders Pep Song "Ride on", has written a number of ad jingles and instrumental ad music compositions (Sasktel, Conexus Credit Union "Build" Campaign, Sask Energy) and wrote the official 2012 City of Regina mnemonic.  He is a versatile voice-over artist having provided voice acting for projects ranging from educational DVDs for Scholastics, narrator reads for SaskEnergy, voicing all station IDs for the SCN television network/2011 and numerous character voice overs.  David is also an accomplished abstract painter. He's been a Panelist/Lecturer and Facilitator, having spoken at: SXSW, WCMA, PMW, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Emma Lake Songwriting Retreat with Jay Semko/Kim Fontaine) 2006-2011.

For more info: www.facebook.com/davidjtaylormusic

Just A Dude Trying To Stay Creative.
One Half of Rock Duo, "KING // COLKER"

"End Of An Error"'s namesake is just that. After years of touring their home of Long Island, finalizing lineups and weaving every second of music just they way wanted, Mint State was ready. 
With Producer and long time friend, Frank Mitaritonna, they hit the famed VuDu Studios in Port Jefferson, NY. Over the course of the fall and part of the winter they spent their time going over every detail, exploring every inch of what owner Mike Watts had to offer. 

With a tour, four music videos, a series of video updates called MINTstatments, merch and a new EP to promote, Mint State can't be stopped. After winning Gorilla Music's Battle of the Bands and playing shows with national touring acts such as Patent Pending, Courage My Love, and The Ivans, there's no place to go but up.

Mint State's foundation started with Vocalist and Guitarist Matthew Drangsland and Drummer JT McIntosh over 12 years ago. Then solidified in 2013 with Guitarist and Vocalist Nicholas Balzano and Bassist Sean Cashman. Ever since, Mint State has been unstoppable. 


Sou músico compositor e utilizo este espaço para expor minhas composições. Gostaria de deixar evidente que a idéia é apenas a de mostrar as composições, uma vez que a gravação não é profissional e não há arranjos nem muitos enfeites. Escrevo poesias no meu blog www.omelettedepalavras.blogspot.com e algumas delas são letras de música. Caso haja algum interesse em realizar um trabalho profissional em alguma de minhas faixas, basta entrar em contato pelo e-mail dsecconjr@gmail.com. Não tenho um estilo definido sou bem eclético mas tenho algumas composições bem brasileiras, por assim dizer...Obrigado! Críticas, sugestões e comentários são muito bem vindos.

Um abraço.

Darci

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