In 2005, Canadian guitarist Warren Robert recorded and released an 
album of experimental shred guitar instrumentals entitled "Thoughts 
And Realities". This album features melodic tunes, complex textures 
and orchestrations and fast shred guitar playing. Topping sales charts 
on Guitar Nine Records, this first solo recording earned Warren a 
reputation as a both a melodic shred guitarist and as a modern composer.
After releasing the progressive orchestral metal concept album "Music 
From The Void" in early 2009, Warren realized a performance of W.A. 
Mozart's "Requiem Mass in Dm KV626". This recording is an arrangement 
of the full mass for orchestra, with all choir and soloist parts 
performed on the electric guitar.

Warren is trained in orchestral composition, and leads an active 
career as a composer for film, television and live theatre. He has 
written the music scores to over 90 international documentaries. 
Warren has also done a great deal of studio session work on a variety 
of projects in many musical styles, and still teaches guitar to a 
handful of keen players.

Hard driving Roots/Rock from Canada’s East Coast!

Since 2009, POGEY has been showcasing their unique take on Roots music at the biggest Celtic Rock festivals across the US resulting in an increased fan base and industry nominations.  The band has mastered how to captivate audiences with their crowd participation skills, original songs and remarkable instrumentals. Their show combines electric guitar, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, bodhran and four-part vocal harmonies to produce a trademark sound. POGEY has headlined and participated at such events as the Grey Cup 100 Kick Off (Toronto), Kansas City Irish Fest (4 appearances in 5 years), Taste of Edmonton and the Chicago, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Colorado Irish Festivals – to name a few. They have also performed live and been interviewed on CBS, FOX, CBC and countless radio programs across America and Canada.

POGEY is the vision of Nova Scotia native and lead singer Ray Mattie who once moved to the Toronto region in search of like-minded musicians. The goal was to create an all-original band with a Roots based sound. Without finding the right chemistry, Mattie moved back to Nova Scotia and through a referral contacted bassist Jonny Grant. Lead guitarist Warren Robert (who originally signed up for two shows) rounds out the original line up which has been in place for 11 years. With a solid original core and increased engagements POGEY has added extra musicians to the group. Drummer Mike Carroll and fiddler Anthony Rissesco round out the line up.

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