'Boonyi' or originally spelled as 'bunyi' means 'sound' in Malay language was choosen by both award winning Malaysian born producer/remixer/DJ A.W.A.D and Mono@Ndroid. Boonyi label themselves as electronic musician. Their main idea is to create sound and music without no boundaries with anything that is possible.

Not too long before they decided to carry on with Boonyi, both A.W.A.D and Mono@Ndroid have released couple of tracks on few major digital download stores such as Beatport.com, Juno Download, I Tunes and etc. All the tracks were released on few international labels such as our local Nicky C's 220V Digital Recordings, Border Recordings (Mexico), Green Snake Records (Russia), Pollux Records (Greece) and Asia Music (Malaysia).

A.W.A.D who loves ayam goreng and the mighty sambal belacan is a qualified sound engineer and has more than a decade of sound and music composition experienced while Mono@Ndroid on the other hand who is a die hard fan of nasi goreng kampung and cendol is a self taught producer that has been toying around with music production softwares and sequencer for the solid past 4 years. Both shared the same passion and interest towards music and sound.

These creative duo are also no stranger to Kuala Lumpur entertainment and clubbing circuit. For the past few years, they have been spotted to be playing alongside famous international and local DJs in Kuala Lumpur major clubs and music festivals. They were also given the opportunity to spread their music in other parts of Asia such as Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and even Australia.

Boonyi was formed in the early years of 2010 after both of them decided to take their music one step further which is from the clubbing/underground scene to the commercial mass market. Their aim is to introduce and commercialized our mother tongue language which is Bahasa Melayu on top of each tracks that they will produce. Taking electronica with international standard and quality as the main genre, they hope to reach out to international market.

Their first studio single as duo title 'Berdansa' featuring Missuchi fom Indonesia on vocal was released on October 2010 at Hotfm (97.6). This track is a succes after being announced as the defending champion for the OK/KO segment at Hotfm from 4th to 8th October 2010, defeating other local artists based on public SMS voting system. This catchy electro pop single has a deep message for the mass listeners which is 'lets dance towards unity'. Even though Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is something new for the Malaysian commercial radio listeners, but it shows that Boonyi and EDM are being accepted by the local market. 

Second and third single will be release later in November and December before they launch their Electronic Dance Music (EDM) mini album in 2011.

Boonyi will also be collaborating with many other local and international artists and musicians for their upcoming releases and album.

They are also on schedule to be playing their DJ/Live set at few major local and international music festivals.

These geniuses are currently busy working in the studio for their upcoming releases. 

Leo Moctezuma
Just coming off of a 2 and a half year Tour being a "MJ Fanatic" one of the principal characters On The Michael Jacskon "Immortal" World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil. Whilst on that Tour, Leo had the opportunity to perform and promote his Music project at different clubs all around the world. He is now back in LA ready to take the Latin Pop scene by storm, with his World Cup inspired single "Chakaboom!" 

With 2 heavily watched hot and sexy music videos on YouTube "Unconditional" and  "2 Da Left" it has been a fantastic way to start his music project, and introduce it to the world. He calls the vibe of his music a, "Music Cocktail": Pop R&B on the Rocks with a Latin Twist! Are you Ready for a taste?

Leo Moctezuma was born in Brooklyn New York in 1980 to the parents of Puerto Rican descent. At the age of 13, Leo had the opportunity to move to Oahu, Hawaii where he completed his high school education. It was there that he discovered his innate love for the arts. Leo began his extensive dance training as a member of the well-known professional dance company, 24-VII Dance force. Soon after, he was recruited to work at Walt Disney World's Pleasure Island. While working in many shows at Disney such as Beauty and the Beast, and Tarzan Rocks, he was spotted and discovered by renowned choreographer & Artistic director for the stars, Jamie King. That was only the beginning.

As early as 1999, Leo has been blessed to be featured in projects/tours of some of the world’s most amazing, HOTTEST and popular artists at the peak of their careers:

-Ricky Martin "Living La Vida Loca" World Tour

-Britney Spears "Dream With In A Dream" World Tour (DVD)

-Christina Aguilera "Stripped" World Tour (DVD) (Featured solo as the "Man In The Box" in the show stopping song of the show "Walk Away".)

-Britney Spears "Onyx Hotel" World Tour (Featured in a sensual Duet which he shared and intimate kiss on stage with Britney Spears in the most talked about song in the show.... "Breath On Me")

-Paulina Rubio "Border Girl" Tour

-Spice Girls "Return Of The Spice Girls" Reunion World Tour

-Christina Aguilera "Back to Basics/Greatest hits" promo tour

-P!nk "FUNHOUSE" World Tour (DVD) (Featured as the Only Male dancer in the show! As well as choreographing the Funhouse show with his Choreography partner Alison Faulk)


Living up to the term "Triple Threat," Leo has been an original cast member in two professional musicals, both premièred in Hollywood, California.

-"The Ten Commandments" featuring Val Kilmer as "Moses" & Adam Lambert as "Joshua" in 2004

-"Rock Of Ages" an 80's Rock Musical Featuring Dan Finnerty from "The Dan Band" & Laura Bell Bundy, in 2005 and 2006.


Some Live Stage Shows include:
-Wayne Brady "Making Shit Up" Vegas
-The Zodiac Show
-"Pussy Cat Dolls" Live at the Roxy
-"Legends In Concert" Hawaii
-"The Charro Show" Hawaii


Mr. Moctezuma can be seen in several Blockbuster movies, such as:
-Austin Powers: Goldmember
-Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
-From Justin To Kelly
-Big Stan
-DREAMGIRLS
-Starship Dave


Leo also has been featured in a few hit music videos like:
-Britney Spears "Till The World Ends"
-Adam Lambert "If I Had You"
-Miley Cyrus "Fly on the wall"
-Britney Spears "Slave For You"
-Britney Spears "Overprotected"
-Paulina Rubio "Don't Say Goodbye"
-Christina Aguilera "Can't Hold Us Down"
-Christina Aguilera "Candyman"
-Maracas "Se Te Acabo La Rumba"


Other Artist he has performed with include:
-Jennifer Lopez
-Stevie Wonder
-Toni Braxton
-Chayanne
-Gloria Estefan
-Pilar Montenegro
-Nelly Furtado
-Omarion
-Carmit Bachar
-Kristine W


TV Shows:
-GLEE
-Outsourced
-Will & Grace
-Suite Life Of Zac & Cody
-Alias
-For Your Love
-Passions
 
Description
Music Cocktail- POP R&B on the ROCK's with a LATIN twist.


Mystro has a passion for music from old school to Underground Hip Hop.Mystro started his career by D.J.ing at clubs, skating rinks, and private parties.Mystros name became a hot commodity amongst the younger and older crowds. Mystro stayed booked each weekend with his perfected mixes that had everyone on the dance floor all night. As the years passed Mystro became more interested in perfecting his music by taking his talents into the studio and enhance his music creativity by learning how work the Mixing boards, Drum machines and working with the music program Logic Audio. Mystro had the pleasure to work with significant music producers such as Dr Dre, Sir Jinx, and Warren G. by working along side these legends Mystro then started to build his own studio and spend his waking hours doing what made him happy creating beats with his own twist that everyone loves. In 2005 Mystro continues to introduce his new music to friends, family and whoever is interesting in what he has created with Mystros dedication and hard work he has managed to land songs by various artists that are currently on the Website <A href="http://box.net/">box.net</A> The most prestigious accomplishment Mystro received was his first Gold record for the song LAX off of Xzibits album Weapons of Mass Destruction. Once Mystro had his Gold record his name spread like wild fire he was then asked by Tunnel Vision Entertainment to produce the music along with the sound design for two movies they were producing called Getting the Munchies, and Bad News Ballers, which Mystro also had an opportunity to begin his acting career by acting in both movies. The movies are now on the shelves of Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, and Independent Neighborhood Video Stores. 
Now Mystro is working on his very first Beat Tape title A Peaceful Mind State...
    


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When Ella was born, she didn’t speak for the first six years of her life. She just didn’t feel like it... She was only capable of making faint noises similar to that of a retired clown stir-frying beansprouts in an ancient wok. Her parents took her to the top of the French Pyrenees wearing nothing but a veil made out of sea-shell pasta, to carry out a voice-freeing ritual that they’d seen in Waitrose magazine. Oh how cold it was! She was placed on a friendly rock. Sadly, her parents were wearing inappropriate footwear, and Ella watched the pair fall to their death at the bottom of the mountain. The scream she issued as she watched them fall was the first time she had ever made any real sound. 

Saddened by her parents' demise, yet excited by her new skill (!), she desperately sought to find the nearest person to converse with. Being on the top of one of the highest worldly mountains (in off-peak hours) made this quest difficult, but she soon saw a young mountain boy sitting on a silently profound rock. He, whilst remaining seated, began to move steadily away from her, bobbing up and down slowly. Ella jumped in surprise when she realised... the rock was nay but a turtle! She felt an instant soulful connection with the pair, and began to chase after them, shouting 'STOP!'. The boy, indignant to human contact, and sick of hearing the yelps of tourists across his precious mountain range, ignored the cries. Despite Ella's attempts to run as fast as possible to catch up, the turtle's slow and careful plodding was somehow inexplicably faster, and Ella followed them from France to the Eastern border of Russia, before she could finally speak to the boy (85 missed episodes of 'wheel of fortune' later), who had paused to eat a silver plum burger (the only reason he had travelled all that way).

The one thing she could not have foreseen as she opened her mouth to introduce herself was the scientifically proven fact that riding a turtle for a prolonged period of time can cause severe memory loss. The young boy had forgotten everything about his previous existence other than a strong longing for a Russian silver plum burger. Ella asked him politely if he may care to reinvent himself with her involvement. They renamed him Yoan, gave him a guitar and a pair of skinny jeans, and the two moved to Paris, resolving to live everyday with the feeling that one gets from making a sound for the first time off the top of a mountain. These days, Ella likes to hum, scream, close her eyes and pretend she is singing to a group of brown pigeons. Yoan prefers to play to Russian acrobats. The turtle is still a close friend and occasionally gets paid to clean their bathroom but mainly it just does its own thing. It was always pretty indifferent.

Kantorei is a Denver-based, choral ensemble comprised of volunteer singers under the direction of Artistic Director Joel M. Rinsema.

Kantorei’s choral artists have studied at schools with strong music programs across the United States such as Baylor University, Brigham Young University, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, St. Olaf College, Wartburg College, and Westminster Choir College. Kantorei’s singers reside throughout the greater Denver area. Some serve as choral music educators, church choir conductors, and vocal instructors. Others are doctors, social workers, optometrists, counselors, clinical psychologists, accountants, realtors –all brought together in weekly rehearsals for shared artistic excellence and community.

Kantorei frequently performs at major choral conventions across the U.S., has toured around the world, and works with composers and conductors of international renown. Kantorei has sung under the batons of René Clausen, Simon Carrington, Eric Whitacre, Karen Kennedy, and Anton Armstrong.

Kantorei has commissioned and premiered new choral works from renowned composers including Kim André Arnesen, Eric William Barnum, Abbie Betinis, René Clausen, Ola Gjeilo, Jake Runestad, Joshua Shank, and Eric Whitacre.

Its first international released recording in January 2018, “Infinity: Choral Works of Kim André Arnesen” on the Naxos label climbed to the #2 best-selling classical album on iTunes, #6 on the Traditional Classical Billboard Charts and #19 on the overall Classical Billboard charts. 

In August 2020, Kantorei released "Sing, Wearing the Sky" choral music of Jake Runestad, again on the Naxos label. It reached #4 on the Traditional Classical Billboard Charts, #2 Amazon Hot New Releases, and #4 Top iTunes Classical.

Santa Barbara Music Publishing Inc., publishes the Kantorei Choral series.

Hey whats good people? Let me Introduce myself, The name is KJ San(The Wheelman) From Vallejo California, South of Solano county, north east of the bay area. I'm a Self taught Audio engineer, been making music since the summer of 2006. Which at that time I was 16. I have a fabulous ear for Music and Both of my parents, friends, family and Co-workers have my side on this one. If anyone want to know more about me, follow and message me because a closed mouth doesn't get fed.
I also give free tips on new up and comers in the hip hop and Rap scene. Don't worry bout Nan-Tah!! I'm not The one who Discriminates I'm Extremely Diverse.

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2007

Kapela Endless Main vzniká koncom augusta 2007 v zostave Pavol Labuda - bicie, Milan Ferjenčík - gitara, Matúš Šudila - gitara, Michal Šepetka - spev, Jakub Šepetka - basa. O mesiac neskôr prichádza do kapely Michal Prochádzka - klávesy.

Kapela si stanovuje ciele a začína sa zohrávať najskôr na prebratých skladbách od kapiel ako Freedom Call, Masterplan a Edguy. V novembri začína kapela skúšať svoj prvý song, aj keď nejaké tie pokusy boli už skôr.

2008

V januári 2008 nastáva krátky útlm v tvorbe kôly vedľajším povinnostiam niektorých členov. Po mesiaci pauzy kapela začína tvoriť a cvičiť druhú vlastnú skladbu, ktorá má speed metalovejší charakter.

Koncom marca odchádza z kapely gitarista Milan Ferjenčík a je potrebné nájsť adekvátnu náhradu. Ňou sa stáva Marek Fencl, talentovaný gitarista ktorý hneď zapadol do kapely a budúcnosť sa mohla začať písať.

Leto sa stáva obdobím prípravy na prvý koncert kapely, ktorý sa uskutočňuje 30. augusta v bývalom Kine Hviezda v Banskej Bystrici, takže sa poctivo skúša a do repertoáru je zahrnutý aj jeden song od kapely Ayreon. Ohlasy sú veľmi pozitívne čo kapelu teší a poháňa vpred.

V novembri sa EM zúčastňuje koncertu v Nitre s ostrieľanými kapelami Allegra a Rebel Sky. Na konci roka prichádza ešte jeden koncert konajúci sa v Banskej Bystrici spolu s kapelou Baron Blade. A takto Endless Main ukončuje v podstate úspešný rok 2008. Na konte 3 koncerty a 5 vlastných skladieb.

2009

Ako sa patrí, na začiatku roka si dáva EM nejaké tie predsavzatia. Aj keď kapelu asi obmedzia v koncertovaní, ale malo by to stáť za to. Jedno z predsavzatí je pripraviť sa na nahranie CD, čo bude to najpodstatnejšie v roku 2009.

Na jar a v lete kapela EM odohrá nejaké tie koncerty, jeden z nich aj za hranicami Slovenska v Brne, čo určite všetkých členov posúva vpred a dodáva chuť stále viac a viac vystupovať naživo. Druhá polovica leta je viac menej prázdninová.

V septembri odohráva EM skvelý koncert v Banskej Bystrici, kde ako hostia vystupujú aj kapely Sagittari, Catastrofy a Sunity. Je to výborná akcia, doposiaľ jedna z najlepších v krátkej histórii kapely. Začiatkom novembra sa uskutočňuje výlet na Oravu do Námestova, kde EM nadobúda ďalšie koncertné skúsenosti.

Nahrávanie CD sa čiastočne pribrzďuje, ale ako sa hovorí "pomaly ďalej zájdeš" a tohto hesla sa kapela EM drží aj naďalej, postupne cvičí a vylepšuje svoje skladby aby finálny produkt mohol uzrieť svetlo sveta v čo najlepšej podobe.

2010

Prvá polovica roka sa niesie v koncertnom duchu. Začiatkom leta kapela prichádza o skúšobňu, ale koncom letných prázdnin začína šestica hudobníkov opať naplno skúšať už v nových priestoroch a následne odohráva 3 koncerty. Z toho jeden v Českej republike.

Začiatkom novembra 2010 sa EM uzatvára do štúdia aby konečne vznikol dlho sľubovaný plnohodnotný materiál. Ako sa blíži koniec roka, tak aj nahrávka dostáva svoju konečnú podobu.

2011

Začiatok roka 2011 sa spevákovi Michalovi Šepetkovi narodí prvý syn a taktiež sa zrodí prvá regulérna nahrávka, ktorá dostala názov Sea Of Lies. Krst CD sa uskutočňuje 7. mája v Music Rock Cafe vo Zvolene za podpory spriaznených kapiel Inner Response a Nevaloth.

V lete EM na podporu svojho debutového albumu odohrá koncerty v Rožňave, Banskej Bystrici a Budapešti. V jeseň nastáva menší útlm v aktívnom hraní, čo nie je na škodu, lebo kapela začína pracovať na skladaní hudobného materiálu pre ďalšie CD.

2012

Rok 2012 začína skúšaním nových skladieb na pripravovaný druhý album. Skladby sa nesú v progresívnejšom duchu ako doterajšia tvorba. Popri skúšaní nových songov sú na pláne tiež koncerty, kde kapela plánuje priebežne predstaviť aj novú tvorbu. EM sa teší na ohlasy fanušíkov...

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2007

Band Endless Main occurs in late August 2007, lineup Paul Labuda - drums, Milan Ferjencik - guitar, Matt Sudila - guitar, Michal Sepetka - vocals, James Sepetka - bass. A month later comes the band Michal Prochadzka - keys.

The band to set goals and begin to play the first track taken over by bands like Freedom Call, Edguy and Masterplan. In November, the band begins to try his first song, although some experiments they were previously.

2008

In January 2008, short attenuation occurs in the production side wheels of the duties of some members. After a month break the band begins to form and train a second original song that has a speed metalovejší character.

In late March leaves the band and guitarist Milan Ferjencik is necessary to find an adequate substitute. It becomes Marek Fencl, a talented guitarist who once got into the band's future and could begin to write.

Summer becomes a period of preparation for the band's first concert, which took place on 30 August in the former Kine star in Banska Bystrica, so fairly tested, and the repertoire included a song from the band Ayreon. Responses are very positive and enjoys what drives the band forward.

In November, EM participated in the concert in Nitra with seasoned bands and Allegra Sky Rebel. At the end of the year comes another acting gig in Banska Bystrica, along with the band inside the band. And so Endless Main essentially completed a successful 2008. 3 concerts to his credit and five own songs.

2009

As is, the beginning of the year gives some EM those resolutions. Although limited in the band about touring, but it would be worth it. One of the resolutions is to prepare to record a CD, which will be most important in 2009.

In spring and summer the band played some EM those concerts, one of them across the border in Slovakia Brno, which certainly advancing all members and adds more flavor and more perform live. The second half is more or less summer holiday.

In September, EM great concert takes place in Banska Bystrica, where the guests act as a band Sagittaria, Catastrofy and Sunita. It's a great event, yet one of the best in the short history of the band. In early November, made a trip to the Orava Namestovo where EM enter into another concert experience.

Recording CD to partially slow, but as they say "slowly on zájdeš" and the password, the band still holds EM, gradually improving its practices and to track the final product could see the light of the best.

2010

The first half of the year was marked by the spirit of the concert. At the beginning of summer comes a band rehearsal, but at the end of the summer holidays begin refill The six musicians have to try the new premises and then place 3 concerts. Of these, one in the Czech Republic.

In early November 2010, the EM to study concluded that long was finally promised a full material. As we approach the end of the year, so the recording gets its final form.

2011

The beginning of 2011, singer Michael Sepetka first born son was born and also the first regular record, which was named Sea Of Lies. Baptism CD on 7 May in Music Rock Cafe in Zvolen in support of related bands and Nevaloth Inner Response.

In the summer of EM in support of their debut album, played concerts in Roznava, Banska Bystrica and Budapest. In the fall occurs less depression in active play, which is not detrimental because the band begins work on the material composing the music for the next CD.

2012

The year 2012 begins testing new songs for the upcoming second album. Tracks will have a progressive spirit in so far as production. In addition to testing the new songs are also plans for concerts where the band also plans to continuously introduce new creation. EM enjoying the feedback of fans ...

Paul Tee....Dj/Producer/Remixer (Juarez Mexico)....
bookings:  patrujano@gmail.com

Paul trujano, best known as Paul Tee, was introduce to the electronic music at the short age of 11 years old. Five years later, he started to mix it up, but is not until 2008 that he decided to become a DJ and professional producer. Mexican proudly despite his short road, he has had the opportunity to share tables with international artists such as Tiesto, Dusty Kid, Sarah Main, Dj Diamond, Popof, Paul Ritch, Stephan Bodzin, Alex Young, Okain, Julian jeweil, Noob, Spektre, Audiojack, Robert Babicz, Chris Liebing, Luis Flores, Pleasurekraft, Ramon Tapia and more, as well as he had travel to a variety of cities of the Mexican Republic, United States, and Canada. .He started producing in late 2009. Belonging to different labels in the country and world. Having his most important launch named "Lejos" in 2011 ranked in the top lists from all around the world. 
In his short career, he has remixed for djs from various countries. Resident Nrg Entertainment promoter. His productions have been assessed and approved by the Ministry Of Sound residents and other international artists.
His live sets are a mixture difficult to describe based in the Progressive House, ranging from the finest deep house to the most progressive house. 

BIOGRAFIA
Paul Trujano mejor conocido como Paul Tee, empezo a interarse en la musica electronica a la corta edad de 11 anos, 5 anios despues comenzo a mesclarla , pero no es hasta 2008 cuando decide convertirse en dj y productor profesional, orgullosamente MEXICANO a pesar de su corto camino ha tenido la oportunidad de compartir escenario con artistas de talla internacional, tales como Tiesto, Dusty Kid, Sarah Main, Dj Diamond, Popof, Paul Ritch, Stephan Bodzin, Alex Young, Okain, Julian jeweil, Noob, Spektre, Audiojack, Robert Babicz, Chris Liebing, Luis Flores, Pleasurekraft, Ramon Tapia y muchos mas, asi como recorrer diversas ciudades de la Republica Mexicana, Estados Unidos y Canada. Comenzo a producir a finales de 2009. Perteneciendo a diversos sellos del Pais y del mundo .Teniendo en 2011 su lanzamiento mas importante ''Lejos'' que se coloco en el top de las listas de ventas alrededor del planeta. 
En su corta carrera a remixeado para djs de varios paises. Residente de la promotora Nrg Entertainment. Sus producciones han sido valoradas y aprobadas por los residentes de Ministry Of Sound y otros artistas de talla internacional.
Sus sets en vivo son una mescla dificil de describir basado en el Progressive House, va desde el mas fino deep house hasta el hose mas progresivo


EPS
House not dead (2011) BeatTech COLOMBIA
Lejos (2011) Beatbox Records MEXICO
Those Days (2011) Beatbox Records MEXICO
Faux Naif (2010) LabyrinthSounds UNITED KINDOM
FunkABeat(2010)labyrinth sounds records UNITED KINDOM

Remixes:
Con Ache - ICS (Paul Tee remix)zyrus rec MEXICO
Teq - Eek eek urra (Paul Tee remix)border rec MEXICO
Ross Benett - Valcore (Paul Tee remix)labyrinth UK
Dj Plaztik - Mad people (Paul Tee remix)beatbox rec MEXICO
Mike D. Tuesday (Paul Tee remix)beatbox rec MEXICO
Andrea Viniola - Stereoroma (Paul Tee remix) UKRAINE
Jerry Padilla – Death will take me anyway (Paul Tee remix)labyrinth UK

TRACKS/COMPILATIONS
Paul Tee - Oye Venga (2011) Zyrus Recordings) MEXICO

“It takes something special to make a room shaped something like a laundry chute, feel

like a theatre.  The Strumbellas are a band that seems to know what that special quality
is, because from their first song to their last, they transformed the small Railway Club
into a blazing amphitheatre” – VANCOUVERWEEKLY.COM

 Since the release of The Strumbellas’ eponymous 2009 EP, which was peppered
with accolades from Toronto weeklies and prompted a proclamation from the CBC
that they are a “band to watch,” the six-piece group has been slogging it out, earning
their stripes through residencies at The Cameron House and most recently a month of
Home.Sweet.Home Tuesdays at The Dakota Tavern.  The band also left the proverbial
nest in 2012, making new fans with two cross-country tours as well as playing a plethora
of festivals including CMW, NXNE, Pop Montreal, Eaglewood and Hillside in Guelph,
which by all accounts was the equivalent of their cotillion ball.

“The Rivoli was too small to contain the crowd trying to get in to see bluegrass-gospel-
punks The Strumbellas launch their debut disc, My Father And The Hunter” – NOW
MAGAZINE

 Conceived in Lindsay, Ont., but born in Toronto, The Strumbellas are equal parts
small town dream and big city gumption. Sensitive singer-songwriters beware: this ain’t
your meemaw’s country music. The band brings wheat field harmonies and arena-
ready thunder to backrooms and festival stages alike. Folk wisp and country twang are
nowhere to be found as The Strumbellas pound out a bluegrass-inspired indie rock that
rivals punk and hardcore for sweat, blood, and ruckus. 

“The Strumbellas conjure an alt-country Canadian landscape in which home is a

beacon, the graveyard looms large, and it all ends with a piano dirge to carry a body and
bury it slowly”  - THE STAR PHOENIX 

“The album is full of high energy, earnest folk music, coupled with darker-tinged gothic
folk” – EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE

The Strumbellas’ 2012 debut album, My Father And The Hunter, offers a beautiful,
harmonious dichotomy between melancholy heartbreak on songs Carry My Body,

Diane, Windsurfers, Underneath A Mountain, Left For Dead and The Bird That Follows
Me compared to blow-the-barn-doors-off spunk on The Sheriff, Lakes, Sailor’s Blues,
Rhinestone, I Just Had A Baby and Pistol.  The album, which was produced by Cone

McCaslin and recorded at Blue Rodeo’s coveted Woodshed Studio, is the harvest of
talented friends, some whisky and a few rounds of euchre.  Harmonies, stomps, hollers,
claps and gang vocals unabashedly abound as the songs weave compelling stories
throughout the entire album.  Dance, cry, put your fist through a wall or call someone
you love – expect to feel it all. Check out the mini-doc for The Bird That Follows Me in-
studio recording here.

The group recently headed south of the border to record with West Coast producer
Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Metric, The Strokes, Gossip) at Bear Creek Studio near
Seattle.

“If 2012 was their year to introduce themselves to the larger Canadian audience, 2013

will surely be their breakout year.  Chances are, we’ll all be much more familiar with The
Strumbellas sooner rather than later” – BEATROUTE

 The Strumbellas: Simon Ward – vocals, acoustic guitar / David Ritter – piano, organ,
percussion, vocals / Jeremy Drury – drums, percussion / Isabel Ritchie – violin, viola,
vocals / Jon Hembrey – electric guitar, mandolin /Darryl James – bass.



Ferdinand Trent is following