Liam Titcomb - Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Piano, Drums Daniel Stadnicki - Percussion, Drums, BG Vocals Ben Whiteley - Bass, BG Vocals Cindy Fairbank - Organ, Rhodes, BG Vocals Rob Lamothe - Lead Guitar, BG Vocals Dean Drouillard - Lead Guitar, BG Vocals Stuart Cameron - Lead Guitar, BG Vocals Pete Fusco - Bass Blake Manning - Drums, BG Vocals
Influences
& Inspirations, in no particular order...
Andy Stochansky, The Arcade Fire, The Beatles,
Bill Bottrell, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Beck,
Bjork, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Broken Social Scene,
The Band, Chantal Kreviazuk, David Gray,
Daniel Lanois, Donovan, Elvis Costello,
Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Feist, The Flaming Lips,
Jay Joyce, Johnny Cash,
Joni Mitchell, Junkhouse, Kathleen Edwards, Lindy,
Miles Davis, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Oliver Schroer,
Patty Griffin, Pete Yorn, Pink Floyd, Radiohead,
Ron Sexsmith, Rob Lamothe, The Rolling Stones,
Sarah McLachlan, Sarah Harmer,
Scott Merritt, Talking Heads, Tom Wilson, U2,
Van Morrison, Willie P. Bennett and many more.
"If living in a Wal-Mart parking lot for two months while recording resulted in a record this good, maybe Liam should think about moving into a cardboard box on Yonge Street for the follow-up."
- Chris Brown, Winnipeg Uptown, 2007
"Liam Titcomb’s sophomore release, Can’t Let Go, is an album you’ll either swear you’ve heard before, or that Tom Cochrane and John Mellencamp had a hand in its making. Right off the bat you’ll notice the record’s heavy rock sound carefully infused with folk sensibilities, a trademark blending of genres that provides the record with an early ’90s nostalgic feel and pedal-to-the-metal momentum. “See Rock City” features the Torontonian unleashing his deep, grungy vocals with a few high falsetto notes, contrasting beautifully with the distorted clanging of drums and the subtle electronic undertones. “Take The Wheel” and “It’s You,” however, showcase Titcomb’s low-key pop attitude, as well as his astounding vocal capabilities. Can’t Let Go is, without a doubt, a very elevated, go-get-’em disc. If you’re into the energetic and elevated side of folk rock, Titcomb’s latest will most likely end up being your new road trip companion."
- Amanda Ash, Exclaim Magazine, 2007
"Liam Titcomb, son of well-respected Canadian folksinger Brent Titcomb, has done it again: his sophomore disk is as solid and distinctive as his self-titled debut, released two years ago. All of which pushes the Torontonian a little closer to being a potential landmark on the folk-rock scene. Fresh and energetic, the album spotlights Titcomb's expressive vocals and his polished, sensitive songwriting that covers everything from romance to a bright, hopeful call for universal love and understanding, Love Can, a Beatlesque tune he wrote with Andy Stochansky. Titcomb's a talented instrumentalist, too, playing guitar, bass, piano and other instruments. The hand claps on the irresistible pop numbers are his as well."
- Patrick Langston, Ottawa Citizen, 2007
"...Liam Titcomb...has stardom written all over him: he has the ability to create the sound of a full band with only a drummer accompanying him; both his acoustic guitar work and lyrics are highly accessible yet also reveal tremendous depth and character — commercially-friendly but still plenty rooty; and his stage personality is confident bordering on cocky without being arrogant or pretentious. Most of his songs were from his forthcoming CD Can’t Let Go (to be released on June 16 at the El Mocambo), with highlights including the U2esque anthems “Love Can” and “Lift Me Up”; the infectious “Got a Lot”..."
- The Live Music Report, May 5, 2007
"A well written, propulsive collection... Titcomb’s definitely worth it." - Eye Weekly, Toronto, 2007
"After listening to his music you’ll see that he’s got a lot more going on than connections..." - Now Magazine, Toronto, June 2007
"Titcomb shows the potential to be a successful radio artist for years to come..." - Steve McLean, Chart Attack, 2007
"Barely 20 years old, Liam Titcomb is, in my opinion, one of the best rising singer/songwriters in the country." - 24 Hours, Toronto, 2007
"Despite his folk family roots, Liam delivers a spirited yet diverse rock ’n’ roll sound, not unlike a young TOM PETTY..." - Kerry Doole, Tandem News, 2007
"Liam Titcomb has makings of being either a big star or a semi-obscure, highly respected musician. It is his choice..." - The Coast, Halifax Weekly, 2005
"...Liam Titcomb...is already earning raves as one of Canada's next great folk-pop songwriters." - Edmonton Journal, 2005
A folk festival rug rat, singer/songwriter Liam Titcomb grew up backstage. Liam was signed to Sony Canada when he was 15. Now 21, Liam is a seasoned musician. Before the release of his first album (age 17) he was touring across Canada with established acts like Great Big Sea, David Usher, Tom Cochrane, Colin James, and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings etc.
In 2006, Liam Titcomb was nominated for the Canadian Radio Music Awards for Best New Group or Solo Artist (Hot AC) for his self titled debut album on Columbia with Grammy winning producer Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow, Michael Jackson). “Sad Eyes” charted at 9 and Counting Headlights reached 15.
At the Juno’s in 2004, he delivered a memorable performance at the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Songwriters' Circle. Moved by the fact that no effective action is being taken to prevent the abuse of young girls in the sex trade, at 15, he wrote "Rose of Jericho", to which Chantal Kreviazuk and Kathleen Edwards lent their voices. In 2003, he contributed the song "War" to the benefit album Peace Songs (along with Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney and Bruce Cockburn etc.) in support of War Child Canada's humanitarian programs.
With the completion of his sophomore album “Can’t Let Go” recorded with Jay Joyce (Patti Griffin, The Wallflowers), it's obvious that this singer/songwriter set out to prove that he was no flash in the pan. “Can’t Let Go” was released on Double Dorje Records, Liam’s own independent label. “Can’t Let Go” takes us on an inner journey through the affairs of the heart of everyman. Recording was wrapped up in just 2 months while living in an RV in Nashville’s finest parking lots. The intense focus that went into this project gives the wide range of genres an extremely cohesive feel. A deeply layered album you will want to listen to over and over.
“With this last record, I could keep things really close to my heart. The main body of the record is just 3 guys, myself, Jay Joyce and Giles Reaves. We are all multi instrumentalists so we just swapped it up taking turns playing everything, it all depended on the feel we were looking for.” says Liam. ”I was also really lucky to have Mickey Raphael from Willie Nelson’s band play some soulful harmonica on a few songs... and my beautiful friend Damhnait Doyle (Shaye) leant her glorious voice to the song Love Can. All songs are written by me or are co-writes with my friends Jay Joyce, Craig Northey and Andy Stochansky.”
“Lift Me Up” has been used in the soundtrack for the documentary “The Wild Horse Redemption” directed by Academy Award winner John Zaritsky. “11:30”, “Nothing At All” and “That’s All For Now” have received airplay on commercial radio nationally and the CBC has been hugely generous with their support of Can’t Let Go - especially with “Take the Wheel”.
Liam played the role of Jones in the new CBC Television series “The Wild Roses” shot in Calgary.
Hi Liam... I will pass it along! I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I’ve been out of town and didn’t carry my laptop with me. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!! Bobby…
Hi Liam, You're welcome! I will enjoy the tunes they are awesome! :) I have your CD from 2005 and after that I kind of lost track of your music so I was happy to find you on Twitter and over here! :) Are you going to be busking here in Halifax? I was reading about that but hadn't checked the tour dates yet! Hope you have a nice night! From Kristy
hey man. i do infact dig the tunes. we met once upon a summer ago, at the regina folk festival. Was impressed then and still am. Keep up the awesome work! Hope to hear from ya sometime. peace. -Taryn
Hey Liam, Thanx so much for the add !! You guys really have a great sound and I love your strong vocals. Looks like you've got a big tour on the way, hopefully I'll get to either Hamilton or Niagara-on-the-lake to see a show. Take Care and Safe Travels, gina
