Graham Breeze and Toby Wilson.
Volume Four in the series Breeze & Wilson - Maritimes Tour 2008
Carew, Breeze & Wilson at Hampton High, New Brunswick
Influences
The possibility of a soul-pleasing multi-harmony hook line draws us in, which almost always means back to the American country scene: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, tex-mex period Ry Cooder, Delbert McClinton, Albert Lee, Lowell George (with and without Little Feat), Harry Nilsson, Big and Rich, James Taylor (early stuff), Keb Mo, Bonnie Raitt, Louden Wainwright III, Patty Griffin, Patty Loveless, Randy Newman, Rickie Lee Jones (everything), Take Six (early). ..............
"For a duo with a country roots feel, they have a deceptively wide range, and, to each song they perform, the two players bring their distinctive, modern, fresh approach. They are stylish, sometimes simple, always smooth, and always full of an understanding and appreciation of an older, acoustic tradition. If you listen to only one of their songs then listen to Harriet’s Song, one of their own compositions." .............
Neil Dalton -
December 2006 -
(Maverick Magazine March 2007 issue)
Sounds Like
SWEET LITTLE LISA ... ALREWAS, UK ... DECEMBER 2008
OH ZOEY .... ELLASTONE, UK ... OCTOBER 2008
"Manslaughter" .. B&W with Stan Carew at Hampton High, New Brunswick ,, July 1st Canada Day 2008
B&W with Stan Carew and Harriet Bartlett at The Reading Room 2007
B&W at The Music Room, Halifax, Nova Scotia / July 2007
Breeze and Wilson from the outside
Thanks to Gary for capturing this moment at Stanfest 2008
Breeze and Wilson feature in a 2 page article in the March issue of Maverick magazine. Click here to view the
full article.
Maverick Magazine (Nov. 2006) described us as ....
“Toby, slim, confident, keeping the patter going, Graham, revealing a little grey, more thoughtful; a
concerned uncle and a brash nephew, one wanting the world to be a kindly, ordered sort of place, the
other not caring one way or the other.” That's probably as accurate as it gets.
Toby is a multi-instrumentalist with his current passion favouring dobro and frailing-style banjo.
Graham generally takes lead vocals and plays guitar ... we both sing and tend to use harmonies to
swell our songs.
Difficult to categorise the genre, but let’s say country-blues, with roots and folk .... and a smattering of
americana, tex-mex and jazz? Or, if you run a Folk Club and you’re reading this, we are really very
folky.
Our individual, and band, musical apprentices have been fully paid up, and we now play as a duo ...
since about 2004.
Two CDs out at the moment and working on the third. Looking to build on our reputation and hopefully
play a few more “good-eared” clubs and festivals this year (read the attached article).
Drop us a line, at the moment we’re still using our CDs as calling-cards, and so if you’re interested in
hearing us a little more, give us your mailing address and we’ll send you a copy.
Cheers
Graham & Toby
Hi Graham and Toby! Received your Christmas CD, it is really great! Nice pictures in the booklet of the CD! Wish you all the best with the Christmastour. Many greetings, Marco
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
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Hi Guys, In spite of the rotten weather Judy and Gabi seem to be having a great time over here.They are strong and determined. Buy the way,did you know that the definition of PERFECT PITCH,is when you can throw a Banjo and hit a Bagpiper between the eyes? (Not really Toby).
Hope to see you at DeCoste in Pictou. All the best, Gary Q.
Hi Toby and Graham, Many thanks for appearing at Hartington Food and Folk Festival and we look forward to working with you in the future. All the best, Martin
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
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Hi Guys, A great cover of "I WILL" this morning on Stan's show.The wifey is off to the McCartney concert since 10 AM.Expect her back about 1 or 2 AM. Until then I am the babysitter and dog sitter and all the rest. Stanfest was my turn, now it is her turn. All the best, Gary Q.
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