Welcome to the new face of alt-country. Dark driving music. Bar-stool stories of grown-up disappointment told on highways across Canada.
The Wheat Pool stems from the songs of two brothers, Robb and Mike Angus, and the band’s emphatic delivery of dark, amped-up country-rock. Formed in the early days of 2005, their reputation was quickly formed around the brother’s rural obssessions, deeply rooted Canadiana, and fierce performances. Sound raised on the new and old: Steve Earle, Neil Young, Wilco and The Weakerthans. With timeless themes of death and good old-fashioned longing, these are songs best appreciated in your car, on a dirt road, late at night, chasing trains in the dark.
With years of experience between the four members playing in the local and regional music scene, the band patiently worked at refining themselve and building a solid fan base before entering the studio. Two years of steady performances around western Canada followed, sharing the stage at festivals and clubs with such performers as Amy Millan (Stars), Leeroy Stagger, Elliott Brood, and Danny Michel.
“One of Canada’s best new bands.”Grant Lawrence, CBC Radio 3 host
“Township” is the culmination of those efforts, a sincere collection of songs wrapped in haunting snapshots of prairie landmarks. Released in the fall of 2007 on Shameless Records Canada, “Township” quicly exceeded the expectations of fans and critics, receiving top reviews from the media (“Glowing Debut” The Edmonton Journal; “Sincere… addictive…” Exclaim!), and quickly finding its way onto the Canadian college radio charts (Earshot top50, CBC Radio 3 top10). The success of the record has taken then around the country, and the band continues to make its mark playing shows across Canada, with plans to begin work on a new record in 2009.
Hi The Wheat Pool, Crash Kelly's CD, "One More Heart Attack" is in stores and on itunes now, please help spread the word and if you haven't already pick up your copy today - for a listing of U.S. store locations, check out the "Where Can I Get My Crash Kelly CD" blog on the MySpace page!!!
http://www.warriorrecords.com/crashkelly
Also, get back to your rock roots with Crash Kelly's label mates, Saints Of The Underground in stores and on iTunes now! Please help spread the word and pick up your copies today.
Hey, I've got a new acoustic demo up of my song "Snapshot Chronicles" up now. Feel free to listen, comment, and if you like it tell your friends. If not, that's cool too.
All the best with your music and shows! I wish you every blessing as you pursue your dream. Know that by following your passion and placing trust in your gifts, you are touching lives. Thanks for adding me as a friend! Please stop by the following pages for info that will be helpful to your career: 1.) Artist Management Resource: resources, seminars and webinars for managers and self managed artists: http://www.artistmanagementresource.com If you are a manager or a self-managed artist you will want to plan to attend the Artist Management 2010 Conference. Be part of the largest gathering of Artist/Band Managers, Self-managed Artists, and Bands / Artists seeking management representation! http://www.amconevent.com 2.) Music Business 101: the ultimate DIY guide: http://www.musicbusiness101.info
There is a lot of info there that can help you with marketing your music and getting the word out. Peace, Natalie
Good to meet you guys, virtual as it may be. Just wanted to say that I liked the songs, and that I am a big Luka Symons and Scott Cook fan besides. Words from Toronto, CR.
Hey, what's going on? Thanks so much for the add. It would be awesome if you could pick up our EP off iTunes. We would really appreciate it. Also, it would be awesome if we could get you to post a bulletin or two. You would be way cool.
