Hamilton singer/songwriter Mark McNeil and Toronto's Kris Rochard (both formerly of the Lowest Lanes) have teamed up for an amazing CD, Shiny Things and Other Distractions.
Mark's usual roots/country sound is enhanced by Kris' more modern pop-like sensibilities. Her sultry voice is a great contrast to Mark's rougher vocals. This combination gives the disc an eclectic, energetic feel.
Shiny Things weaves in and out of genres with ease. We have the funkiness of the title track, the country sounds of Outlaw of Love and the softer feel of Sunny Days With You (a runner-up in the International Song of the Year competition).
The duo are joined by Les Smith (Trickbag) on harmonica and harmony vocals, Mark Volkov on sax, and Derek Evernden on additional guitar. Mark and Dan Medavoic produced the disc.
As an added bonus, the physical CD can be purchased in a distractingly shiny metal case or standard cardboard packaging - both of which can be purchased at their live shows. The album is also available as a download on their Bandcamp web page.
Click here for song samples
Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories
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Friday, 3 February 2012
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
News Roundup (Mark McNeil, Neil Young, Kathleen Edwards)
Hamilton and Area
- Hamilton Blues Lovers: Just finished reading Willie Dixon's autobiography, I Am The Blues. I highly recommend it.
- Check out new Mark McNeil/Kris Rochard CD
World
- Former B. B. King bassist Melvin Lee Green Passes
- 10 memorable bands that released only 1 album
- Group trying to start an International Blues Day
- Upcoming Springsteen album (new single out now)
- Johnny Otis passes
- Cartoon about old Rockers
- Cross-section of a tree that can be played like a record
- Figure our your Blues name
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