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About THE STAMPEDERS

‘They're on their way, to the city lights’ ... and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their classic hits: Wild Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil You, Monday Morning Choo Choo, Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, the quintessential Canadian – and Hall of Fame – song, Sweet City Woman! A veritable soundtrack to a whole generation that will ‘carry you home’ ... maybe not to Birmingham ... but back to a time of tie-dyed t-shirts and elevator shoes, 15¢ coffee and homemade apple pie, dating and dreaming ... By the time The Stampeders get to the first chorus of the first song, everyone will be singing along.

No seventies group represented Canada's musical identity to the world like The Stampeders. A quick look at Canada's music scene from 1971 until 1976 confirms The Stampeders were truly the country's international musical ambassadors, touring more extensively in Canada and overseas than any other Canadian group during that time. In 1977 the trio: Rich Dodson (lead guitar), Kim Berly (drums) and Ronnie King (bass) parted company but reunited, fittingly at the Calgary Stampede, 15 years later in 1992. Since then they’ve been recognized by SOCAN for their Lifetime Achievement, been inducted into the SOCAN Songwriters Hall of Fame on five occasions and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for their 1971 seminal hit Sweet City Woman. To mark the 40th anniversary of its release, The Stampeders recorded a 2-cd set, Live at the Mae Wilson, released in late 2010, and dedicated to all their loyal fans.

The enduring musical legacy of The Stampeders... 'better catch a noon train, better get there for a rock 'n' rolling good time!’

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About THE ABRAMS BROTHERS

The Abrams Brothers, with their new-grass bluegrass, are creating a palpable buzz: "fiery energy"... "blistering fiddle work"... "young, fun, with talent to burn"... "effortless harmonies"... or, as folk music legend Arlo Guthrie succinctly put it, "These guys are way too young to be playing that good!" With the release of their fourth CD, Northern Redemption, The Abrams Brothers have raised the bar yet again, underpinning the more traditional fast rhythms and intricate guitar finger-work with the addition of electric instrumentation, creating the 'new grass' of their unique sound. Their superb version of Coldplay's Viva la Vida is just one stunning example.

In keeping with their family musical heritage, which reaches back four generations, brothers John and James began playing violin at ages nine and six, respectively, and within a few years were regulars at Canadian country fairs and road shows. Cousin Elijah joined them, playing bass, and in 2005 The Abrams Brothers were the youngest-ever Canadians to grace the stage at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN. Accompanying their tight and satisfying harmonies, on a broad range of instruments - guitars, mandolin, violin, viola, stand-up bass - The Abrams Brothers draw from a deep pool of musical styles - Scottish fiddle tunes, country, classical, jazz, Americana, bluegrass, gospel, roots, blues - slipping back and forth effortlessly from one tune to the next in a seamless blend steeped in family tradition.

The Abrams Brothers - prepare to be amazed!

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