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Locomotive Ghost
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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.
Collective West http://www.thecollectivewest.com
The Collective West are an Edmonton based alternative Folk band.
Erin Faught - Banjo/Guitar/Vocals
Alex Klassen - Guitar/Vocals
Alex (Charlie Wade) Charlton - Bass/Eggshaker/Foot Tamb
Dave Sustrik - Percussion/Accordion/Various Stringed Instruments
Alex Klassen
Hometown: Fort St. John, BC
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Other Activities: Absurd side projects, watching documentaries and getting angry, mythical creature enjoyment
Favorite Food: Pho
Top 3 Albums of All Time: Jose Gonzalez - In Our Nature, Attack in Black - Marriage, Between the Buried and Me - Colors
Erin Faught:
Hometown: Beaumont, AB
Instruments: Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
Other Activities: Watching the food network, hoping beyonce and jay-z will come to their senses and adopt me, secret handshake design Favorite Food: Goldfish Crackers
Top 3 Albums of All Time: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago, Tallest Man on Earth - The Wild Hunt, Poetry and- Teitur Lassen - Poetry and Aeroplanes
Alex Charlton
Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB
Instruments: Bass, Vocals, Tam-foot, Egg shaker duh
Other Activities: Slap shots, sitting, magnets, piggy backs, knucks
Favorite Food: Bologna
Top 3 favorite albums: Michael Jackson - Thriller, Beck - Guero, Fordirelifesake - Dance, Pretend, Forget, Defend
Dave Sustrik
Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB
Instruments: Percussion, Glockenspiel, Various Stringed Instruments, Keyboards, Accordion, Vocals
Other Activities: Lego, naps, puppies
Favorite Food: Malt Liquor
Top 3 Albums of All Time: Josh Ritter - Animal Years, The Dear Hunter - Act II, Boston - Boston
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