Making his way from the small town of Gander, Newfoundland to Canada’s country capital of Calgary, Alberta, Brad Saunders is what country music has been waiting for. With unparalleled grit and an unrivalled mastery of musical entertainment, Saunders has relentlessly persevered in his pursuit of continual success in the music industry - dazzling audiences with his own unique blend of bravado and his natural ability to command a stage with his high energy live show.

He may have only released a handful of singles since his 2014 debut, but Saunders has already begun to make his name a staple in the industry, having shared the stage with the likes of Aaron Pritchett, Dustin Lynch and Thomas Rhett. With his debut performance at the Calgary Stampede, Saunders has gone on to perform on some of the top stages in western Canada including the 2018 ACMA Awards, Country Thunder, Big Valley Jamboree and Sunfest Country Music Festival. 

In late 2017 Saunders’ hard work finally came to a head when he was crowned with the top prize of Alberta Music’s Project WILD artist development program. Giving him the resources to take his career to the next level, Saunders splits his time between Nashville and his home of Calgary to write and record with some of the industry’s best.

Returning with his new 2018 single ‘Play it by Beer,’ Saunders is bringing the song of summer to Canadian country radio. Recorded at Calgary’s OCL Studios, the single was produced by Spencer Cheyne (Brett Kissel, Chad Brownlee, Leave Thomas, Mackenzie Porter) & Justin Kudding (The Washboard Union, Jim Cuddy, Brett Kissel) and mixed by Jordan Ooresbeek. Saunders penned the new track with CCMA Award winner Dan Swinimer and Jeff Johnson.

Saunders’ natural talent is immediately apparent, though he proudly credits his father for passing on the gift of music to him as a young boy. In fact, some of his earliest memories are of his father strumming his guitar, playing him and his brothers to sleep at night. Something Brad now finds himself doing in his own home, for his daughter.

Much of Saunders’ time and proceeds from his music go directly to helping those in need and supporting his chosen charities. In 2016, Saunders hit the streets for 72 hours to experience homelessness while donating time to shelters, handing out food and busking to raise funds for the Calgary Homeless Foundation. The following fall, he conceived “21 Acts of Kindness,” a campaign that had him raising $35,000 for local charity Little Warriors, donating a guitar to a student at Forest Lawn Elementary School and making & delivering lunches to school children in need.

With his debut full length album in the works and a heavy touring schedule for the remainder of 2018, Brad Saunders is making it known that his name is one that’s here to stay.

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If Rock ‘n Roll was fine wine, with Freedom’s Note, what you experience is akin to the finest among them.

Introducing Donny Synard (rhythm guitar, lead vocals), Danny Fewer, (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stewart (bass, backing vocals) and Trevor Lethbridge (drums) — a complex bouquet of sound, consisting of a hint of Alberta hard work blended with authentic Atlantic undertones and a splash of bright Spanish colours. Their explosion of timbral flavour once casked in an obviously well-travelled, battle-tested barrel that has traversed the ages with pure heart and soul at its very core.

Freedom’s Note takes you on a sonic journey of varying energy to many places, through several feelings reminiscent of the rich Rock ‘n Roll history of legend before them, with subtle nods in homage to several other genres along the way.
Drawing on music influences from Guns ‘N Roses, Queen, The Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Shania Twain and Pink, to name only a few, the foursome steadily grew audiences under the name Destranged and continued to awe those they performed for, with cover songs and top charting hits. In 2012, the integration of original written material was incorporated into their live shows garnering even more massive appeal and success, with the boys from Newfoundland performing in wider Alberta venues and opening for various renowned acts including Simple Plan, Finger Eleven, Trooper, Kim Mitchell, Mother Mother, Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil, and Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver fame.

Their edgy pop/rock vibe and compelling lyrics contributed to the release of a full album of original material launching Destranged from live band status to recording artists in their own right. Realizing a new band name was in order, they unanimously selected the most requested song from that album, and, Freedom’s Note took flight.

Drawing on personal experiences and creating melodies followed closely behind by lyrics, Freedom’s Note debut full length album Trial By Fire is filled with songs of love, passion, fun and excitement. Recorded at multi award winning studio, MCC Recording Studios (Calgary) under the direction of Grammy nominated producer, Johnny Gasparic, Freedom’s Note will launch “All We Know,“ the first single release to radio nationwide (December 28th, 2015) with full video support (January 4th, 2016). 

“All We Know” is about carving your own path in life, taking the road less travelled and putting everything on the line no matter what consequences or barriers are put in front of you,” states Donny Synard. “Too many people look for the easiest or safest road in life.  “All We Know” is about seizing each moment and believing that anything is possible. BE INSPIRED!” 

Freedom’s Note will expand their performances and showmanship to audiences during their first national tour, summer 2016.

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Lauren Mayell is a Country Artist who will leave you captivated with her powerhouse voice and honest songs about life.

"Music is my life, I work, live, breathe & feel it every day. When I'm singing nothing else matters. Having the crowd connect with you; that is the most amazing feeling in the world- Standing on stage and singing my heart out, knowing my grandfather is smiling down on me, so proud that I am following my dreams. What I love about music is it makes you feel. Whether it be sad, happy, in love, angry at the someone who broke your heart, or you just want to have fun. With country music you get a story, a connection, a relatable truth. And that's what I want to be able to give to my audience. I want them to feel what I'm singing. Connect with me and say "hey I've been there!" Music is healing , its an outlet that without it the world would be bare, lacking emotion, and excitement. I want to be able to give that to the world". - Lauren Mayell

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