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| John Wilde Group To Appear at Gonzales Venue The John Wilde Group, the highly regarded British blues and rock band, appearing at Barnstormers in Gonzales LA on October 1, has just been signed to a multi-album contract by New York's City Canyons Records. Styling itself as a record label without borders, the Manhattan based independent label has already signed several international artists including the UK's ANEMO, whose album "slowburn" was released on September 6, as well as David Steele, also from the UK, and Valerian from Finland whose respective albums "Underneath the Ice" and "Intimations of Sorrow" were released late last year. Also on the City Canyon's roster are New York artists, Jen Elliott and Bluestruck, Timothy Dark and Sara Wendt. Wendt's EP, "Here's Us" is due for release next month. The John Wilde Group, now touring the U.S., combines the edge and excitement of modern alternative rock with song-based, groove infused blues rock with a retro edge comparable to late Beatles (68/69) The Kinks, Humble Pie and Traffic mixed together with a heaping helping of the guitar and rhythm orientated, harmony laden groups of the early 70's. A particularly exciting stop on the tour includes an appearance at Manhattan's famous Red Lion on November 1 where tthe band will appear with its City Canyons label mates Jen Elliott and Timothy Dark along with some special guest stars. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |