Hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada, Hurricane Cletis has quickly dominated the local music scene and has become a front-runner for international recognition.
It all started in 2006, when just after a year of writing, Hurricane Cletis decided to hit the stage. In 2006, Hurricane Cletis won Roxy on Broadway's ''Ultimate Band Warz", earning the respect of industry moguls Ralph James (The Agency Group) and Steve Blair (Head of A&R for Warner Music Canada). Only a few months later, Hurricane Cletis was one of 29 bands selected to receive a $10,000 recording grant from Rawlco Radio.
Shortly after, Hurricane Cletis began recording a full length self titled debut album. The band enlisted the help of Ryan Andersen, who has worked on projects such as Nickelback's 'The Long Road' and 'All the Right Reasons'. Andersen's other credits include working with the bands: Thornley, ACDC, Hinder, Default, Bryan Adams, Theory of a Deadman, and Faber Drive. Combining sounds of their influences from yesterday and today (Motley Crue, Godsmack, Nickelback), the band created a punchy, driving collection of songs. While boasting hard rockin songs like 'Disgusted’ and 'Break You' while tracks like 'Stained' and ‘Little While’ show a more vulnerable side.
Only a few short months after completing the album, Cletis member Greg Dyck was chosen as the regional winner for the Canadian Radio Star Songwriting Competition for the song 'Stained'. Among hundreds of entries, Hurricane Cletis rose to the top and earned a trip to Toronto for Nationals, and an opportunity to showcase the song during Canadian Music Week.
This is only the beginning. Hurricane Cletis has played numerous sold out shows, and have quickly become the giants of the Saskatchewan music scene. In the past year alone, they have shared the stage with Seether, Econoline Crush, Saliva, and Honeymoon Suite to name a few.
Hurricane Cletis continues to build a fan base both nationally as well as internationally. With and unbeatable live show, and small town charisma, they garner attention on any stage they play. Simply put...Hurricane Cletis is a must see live show that screams their ''get off your ass and party'' attitude.
The band is currently working with Ryan Andersen to produce a follow up to their last album. The next album is slated for release in late summer with CD Release parties and touring to follow.
A FEW CAREER HIGHLIGHTS...
* In 2006 Hurricane Cletis competed against over 50 bands in the Rock 102 and The Roxy on Broadway’s Ultimate Band Warz. The band took first place in the finals, which were judged by industry heavy weights Ralph James (The Agency Group), and Steve Blair (Head of A&R Warner Music Canada)
* Recorded a full length album with Ryan Andersen, whose credits also include Nickelback’s ‘The Long Road’, and ‘All the Right Reasons’, as well as artists such as Thornley, Hinder, and Theory of a Deadman
* Received representation at Midem 2007, The World’s Music Conference
* The track ‘Disgusted’ was chosen as one of 200 songs worldwide to be added to Japan’s second largest mobile carrier, KDDI – with over 20 million customers
* In 2007, the song ‘Stained’ was chosen as the regional winner of the Canadian Radio Star Songwriting Competition, sending the band to Toronto to showcase the song during Canadian Music Week
* Hurricane Cletis received the opportunity to showcase during Junofest, as part of the 2007 Juno Awards in Saskatoon
* Hurricane Cletis has been receiving airplay on various Saskatchewan radio stations, features on National radio stations, as well as internet radio
* The self titled debut CD has received many positive reviews, including the most recent by companies in Belgrade-Serbia, and the United Kingdom
* In April 2007, the song ‘Stained’ was added into rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio, and continues to chart
* Songs from the album have been featured as part of the soundtrack for a Canadian extreme sports DVD, presented by Rocky Mountain Trench Adventures
* Slow Motion Films chose songs ‘Disgusted’, ‘Little While’, and ‘Break You’ to be used as part of the soundtrack for ‘Motorvation’, a popular Australian motor sport DVD
* The track ‘Disgusted’ was chosen by Monster Pro Wrestling as Mark Posey’s (Mr. Intensity) theme song
* In the past year, Hurricane Cletis has shared the stage with bands such as Saliva, Seether, Econoline Crush,Social Code, Breach of Trust, Art of Dying, and Honeymoon Suite
* The band contines to top the charts on the Saskatchewan Top 30 (www.thesasktop30.com)
* In April 2008, the band received placement in the upcoming movie "The Lights", produced by Spin Cycle Films, featuring Joe Estevez (www.thelightsmovie.com)
* The song ''Little While" has reached second place out of 1600 songs in the rock category on OurStage.com
thanks for accepting our add! we are actually coming to saskatoon this wednesday - playing at the roxy. hoping you might enjoy the music enough to come out!
~~ Hey Guys ~~ :) Whats shakin in Tune town?? Your all so quiet over here latley~~ Do I need to Shake you all up a Bit?? :)Bet your working Hard wich would explain the quietness... There has been no time here seems the two bands here I Hang with are booked solidly all summer so I am running constantly... They try to keep them booked Thurs/Fri and Sat...every weekend..and now with Management changes too...Would Love it if we could get you guys down here on a night with them...that would be kick @ss fun.. I am working on getting you in at a rockstation in Mankato that picks a Best Canadian Band every year.. in their "Somthing New" Category!! You guys need to be played way beyond Tune Town... Hugz to you all~~ Annie girl~~
umm well was sapose to be out for taste of chaos but, hahah..... we recorded another song a new one lol "A NEW STAR IN THE SKY" and it should be about three weeks
Woo Hooo you guys are comin to the Flon!!! Thats awesome. Unfortunatly I will not be there. But I hope you guys do awesome and have a good friggin' time at the Grinder.
~~ Talented Musicians ~~ WOW!! WOW!! and WOW!!!! Thank you for that killer show you put on @ Ryly's~~ I sure enjoyed that!! You are all so "GREAT" with your kindness and your fan appreciation!! I was enjoying it all!! :) Help yourself to any and all pics!! It was Definatley a night to remember!! Hugz: Annie Girl~~
Have a KICK Ass gig tonight and be good to my friend Annie. Actually, I hope she is not too wild for you guys or Tanis. Have fan, I wish I was there. Be well.
~~ Hurricane Cletis ~~ I am here in beautiful Freezy Saskatoon!! You guys have soooooooooooo much snow!! I forgot so much stuff!!!! LIKE HOW I HAVE TO PLUG MY RENTAL CAR IN SO IT STARTS!!!! WOW!! Its still Tune town just BIGGER!!! Its changed so much!! So excited to be here cannot wait til the 6th!!!! YAY!!! :) Stay warm...I will be trying too!!! :) Hugz: Annie Gurl~~
