"The Kramdens have mastered consistent, intelligent and quirky pop rock… It's time to give them the attention they deserve for once." -- Shain Shapiro, ECHO Weekly, November 20, 2008
In the 18 years The Kramdens have been together, they’ve seen a lot. The road trips. The sound checks. The highs & lows. And countless changes to a scene that has made both artists and labels shrug and throw their arms up in the air. But throughout all these experiences, they've grown, learned, persevered, and developed a reputation for writing and performing well-crafted songs and playing them to an audience that becomes as much a part of the show as the band.
Their latest self-titled album, released in November 2008 by Sunny Lane Records (Fontana North), showcases their songwriting coming of age. A more focused, textured and insightful sound has developed from their 18-month foray into their own studio, painstakingly finding the right sound, the right arrangement, the right words to create an album completely unlike their previous efforts. With songs ranging from the familiar roots and pop rock sound the band has been known for, to more introspective ballads, this album is a significant departure for the band.
Fronted by CBC Radio 3 host Craig Norris, The Kramdens have performed at countless bars, clubs, festivals and benefits over the years. They have been a repeat favourite at the Hillside Festival, and their performance at this year's 25th anniversary festival was broadcast on CBC Radio 2's Canada Live this past November. Known for getting crowds of all kinds on their feet and dancing, the band has proven versatile enough to entertain equally in any venue, tailoring shows to their crowd and delighting audiences at every turn.
"There are a number of ways to identify a great rock band. The number of records they've recorded, the number of hotel rooms trashed, the number of rehab programs
completed… but there are only two that count: how long they've been together and how good the music is. The Kramdens have been around for more than a decade and their music speaks for itself."
-- Bill Stunt, CBC Radio
Hey my buddy Larry Patterson is onto you now.. you got a good friend there.. he rocks! Can't wait to party with you guys on Tuesday... it's gonna be a FUN time, we're all lookin forward to hearing THE KRAMDENS. I got my dancin' shoes ready! xo cat
just a whisper to our local friends to say we'll be introducing you to our new drummer online in January and that we have started booking '09 shows. hope we hit/share a stage near you. the fun starts at the elMo Feb 5th.
hey Kramdens just dropping by to say hi and spread the word. we've got some Ontario shows at the end of the month in Toronto (free) and Kingston (for a good cause). new songs will be up soon too.
