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Out of the gritty, artsy resort town of St. Andrews-By-The-Sea
comes Wheel*er/, the latest musical incarnation of Jake Hubbard's
"roots rock" original sound. With the added intricacy of
Troy Arseneault's guitar riffs, the stamina and rhythmic thrust of
Paul Mahar's guitar, the solid
bass lines of Keith MacPherson, and less
than a shoestring for a budget, Wheel*er/ managed to put together
its first CD. Produced by Michael Ramey and recorded by Larry
Saunders, the disc's vivid energy and soulful acoustic
arrangements
manage to capture the 60-hours-straight "guerrilla" recording
session which brought it into creation.
For their stint at the East Coast Music Awards in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, Wheeler expanded their sound and numbers to include Colin McCarten
on percussion, and
Steve Gaw,
formerly of Ottawa's Freephonic,
on drums. While the band's focus is mostly acoustic on their CD,
Wheeler's live performances are too dangerous for words. Currently Wheeler is the house band at
St. Andrews' own Tidal Pool, but when they're not playing locally
they 're showing off their latest sounds before bar- dwellers and
festival-goers all over the Maritimes. Wheeler has opened for
bands such as Chris Colepaugh and the Cosmic Crew, and Grand Theft
Bus. Last summer, they played a "command performance" for actors
Billy Baldwin and Jodi Lynne O'Keefe at a wrap party to celebrate
their work on a locally produced film--and that's a performance
they'll never forget. What's coming next for Wheeler? Keep an eye
on the News and Dates sections of this site where there are up to
the minute updates on shows, events and releases.
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