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Locomotive Ghost is not just another rock band. It is a melding of
songwriters, poets, producers, and artists that yields modern folk
infused with 70’s roots-rock and galvanized by cross-decade
alternatives. Each member’s unique strengths temper “a mature and
confident sound that stands out from a lot of other Canadian bands right
now” (Grayowl Point). The Calgary, Aberta-based group is
directed by singer/guitarist Mike Buckley, powered by bassist Ben Nixon,
and propelled by drummer Cortney Osness. Together they are fueled from
an alchemy of influences, including Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan, Paul
Simon and The Band, but the spark that’s been struck forms a fire all
their own.
With an impending hiatus, Locomotive Ghost returned to the studio
immediately upon completion of their successful Summer 2010 tour. After
performing everywhere from tiny bookstores to massive night clubs and
battling extremes of weather (from walls of fog to freak blizzards), the
group turned road experiences into new tunes. Somehow, amidst the
members’ other commitments of running a recording studio, finishing a
music diploma, and raising a family, everything fell into place for the
album project to be completed with just hours to spare. The product of
that serendipity is Close Your Eyes and Listen. This second
album demonstrates new depth and refined focus in the band’s sound. The
songs are flowing and curvaceous, displaying heartfelt singing
enveloped by mellow tones and dance-inciting grooves. The folk-rock
group will be touring in support of their new release throughout the
Summer and Fall of 2011.
Locomotive Ghost was formed when Buckley, Nixon, and Osness met at
Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. The trio instantly connected when a
casual jam brought forth a mesmerizing rendition of Neil Young’s Cortez the Killer.
They played together off-and-on for nearly a year before committing to
the project and settling on a name (which they stumbled upon in a line
from Allen Ginsberg’s Sunflower Sutra). In 2010 Locomotive Ghost
released their self-titled debut album, and embarked on a stretch of
Spring/Summer touring which included performances with Miss Quincy, Fish
& Bird, and The Grass Mountain Hobos. In the Spring of 2011 they
relocated to Calgary to further expand their fan base.
Cheryl Hodge, Editor of Songstuff.com, was quoted as saying, “You
know that feeling a person gets when they see a musical act destined
for greatness? Those are the kind of chills that run up my spine when I
see Locomotive Ghost." Come see them for yourself as they tour Western
Canada this Summer and Fall.
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