Tia McGraff- lead vocals/guitar,
Tommy Parham- acoustic guitar/background vocals,
Brian Hinchliffe- bass guitar,
Bart Lingley- drums/percussion,
Steve C.- electric guitar,
Dan Walsh- dobro/lap steel,
Keys- John Shaw
Influences
God, my husband, my family and friends, my co-writers, the beauty found in nature and last but not least, my dog Jake!
“Tia McGraff is a fantastic singer with her own vocal personality which reminds me of an early Linda Ronstadt. She is a very intuitive songwriter who knows what a song needs to make it tick. A joy to work with. It’s just a matter of time till that magic moment when everyone agrees it’s Tia’s time”…….. Randy Bachman (BTO and Guess Who)
Port Dover, ON, songstress Tia McGraff, is an international artist who is reaching beyond all boundaries and into the hearts of music lovers from Australia to West Yorkshire!
After receiving critical acclaim and top reviews, Tia’s latest album release, Day in My Shoes has been nominated for “Alt Country album of the Year”, at the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards. An awards evening that includes world caliber talent like Daniel Lanois and Kathleen Edwards.
In April of this year, Tia received word from Australia that her song, All of Us
(Tia McGraff/Tommy Parham/Henry Priestman), was selected for use in a TV commercial campaign promoting multi culturalism. Then to add to the honor, Tia’s version of the same song, was aired in a video presentation during the Pope’s visit to Sydney on World Youth Day and viewed by over 500,000 in attendance.
In the fall of 2008, Tia and her partner Tommy Parham, toured the UK for 3 weeks and proved once again to their live audiences why they are on their way to becoming household names. An ambitious tour that included 18 performances, 3 sold out shows, and a number of appearances with the talented UK band, The Storys.
On one of the rare days off during the tour, Tia and Tommy were visiting their friend, Charlie McKenna, and it was here (at his stone farmhouse) in Hebden Bridge, that the three were inspired to write, “Christmas in Hebden Bridge.” Produced by Tommy Parham . Arranged and Co-Produced by Nashville’s Scott Brasher (Billy the Early Years); Tia McGraff gives a stunning performance of this “soon to be holiday classic,” and proves that she is a world class singer/songwriter who can deliver a song from the heart for the heart!
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Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.
You are not a treasure, you are the treasure. In azure mix with elixir fix, you bring the blue sky and physician’s witchlike tone that grounds my soul. From deepest pit to last atmosphere, you hold gold in all that tears. Happiest smile that reflects your response is mine to now fire your way in an appreciative way that brings such crack to my face, I can’t hold back, only to spread my love for your consistent friendship and lack of fear to face life and all its gear. You are my privilege.
Lovin 'Angry Eagle.' Great track and well written. Think you definitely caught a mood - well done. Next time you're over in UK give me an advance heads up or get Hellie to.
