| The Porch Climbers from , , |
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Genre: The Porch Climbers (prairie slang for "home brew") are an energetic roots quartet performing traditional & original tunes utilizing Maritime, Bluegrass, and Prairie/Country styles. This is one kick-ass band! Official site: http://www.porchclimbers.com News & Events: The band is on a short hiatus while Gray & Gord perform at the Fringe festivals in Winnipeg, Saskatoon & Edmonton with their comedy show "The Ivory Tower Power Hour: The Leathers Brothers go to University".
They'll be home in late August and The Porch Climbers will be back in action! Year founded: 1999
Record Label: Independent
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 Boys Night Out/Butt-Kickin' Reel (.rm)
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Phantom Phish (instrumental) (.rm)
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Prairie Boy (.rm)
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| Biography |
| The band was formed in early 1999, each member having their own unique musical background, from Classical to R&B to Celtic. Within a year, they have already established themselves as one of the most popular acts in Manitoba's folk scene. Their first CD, "Squeeze Me, Beat Me, Love Me", is a fine example of their mixture of East Coast, Bluegrass, and Prairie/Country styles.
The sound clips featured here are original tunes, reflecting their energy and passion for home-grown foot-stompin'.
Visit their web site for gig info, bios, downloads and more! |
| Members & Instruments |
| Graham Leathers plays guitar, banjo, bodhran,lead vocals and leads the band.
Fred Steuart hammers away on the piano, squeezes a wee bit o' accordion and sings the bass harmonies.
Gord Leathers is the bassist and other vocalist...1 mean mutha.
Blayne Waldbauer's fiddle adds the finishing touch to the dirt-kickin' sound. |
| Contact Info |
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Fred Steuart
E-mail: fred@porchclimbers.com
ICQ: 62875160
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This listing last updated: 02-Oct-00 @ 12:18 AM
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