How do you find the words to describe a band that uses such unique colors to create their musical paintings? With Crush Luther, it’s not easy.

Formed in Toronto in 2002 and consisting of Luther Mallory (vocals/guitar), Matt Leitch (guitars/keys), Ryan Snyder (bass/vocals) and PJ Herrick (drums), Crush Luther are that band….incredibly difficult to describe musically. A bit of Rickie Lee Jones here, a dash of Lyle Lovett there and a pinch of slick pop sensibility comprises the musical landscape that is Crush Luther.

The group have very quickly made a name for themselves in the world music scene. Releasing their self titled debut in February of 2007 on High 4 Records, Crush Luther experienced success quicker then most bands do. Their first single City Girl quickly shot to the number one spot on the MuchMoreMusic countdown. Their second single, The Cools, enjoyed heavy rotation on MuchMusic plus a number two spot on MuchTop10s. Crush Luther did multiple nation-wide tours in support of the release and appeared on several national TV shows including ET Canada, Breakfast TV, YTV’s The Zone and Canada AM. But after the success of their debut album, the band hit a rough patch – three members left, leaving only Luther Mallory and Matt Leitch. Mallory says, “It seemed impossible to continue. More than half the band had quit. But, Matt and I have played in bands together since we were 16 years old so what else were we really going to do? It was either find a way to rebuild, or become those people who live normal, respectable lives. The choice was obvious.”

With a fresh line up and a renewed sense of determination, the guys of Crush Luther have recorded another full length CD, (to be released in the fall of (2009), and will no doubt build on the success of their self-titled debut. 2009 looks to be another great year for Crush Luther.

“…Upright Bass, Fiddle, and Acoustic Guitar doesn’t normally conjure images of drinking, sex, and rock n’ roll – but that’s what you’ll find with Dustin Jones and The Rising Tide” – North Country Entertainment

Hailing from Sault Ste Marie Canada, Dustin Jones (Vocals, Guitar), Mikey Hawdon (Drums), and brothers Sheldon (Fiddle) and Marshall Jaaskelainen (Upright Bass) make up this self-proclaimed “Drunkabilly” band. The brothers, both from the popular country band The Wild Turkeys, bring a unique Celtic Country musical style, along with vocal styles reminiscent of The Beach Boys, to Dustin’s unforgettable raunchy Punk Rock singing and songwriting prowess.  Prior to starting this band in 2007 Dustin was known for his punk rock band The Inner City Surfers. The collaboration of these two very different bands that now form Dustin Jones & The Rising Tide is something truly unique and amazing. Dustin says “playing with these boys is like having angels for singers”. The new album “Whiskey Will Be Our Sun” (Tidal Records/High4 Records) kicks off with an acapella tune entitled “Rise Up” that confirms this claim of grace.

This is the kind of band that, already do and will forever, spend their life on the road. “If I’m not on tour I start to feel kinda crazy! So I stay on tour.” says Sheldon “I need to play. Every night. Period!” adds his younger brother Marshall “It is way too much fun playing with ALL of my brothers in the band.” They are currently on tour in support of April 2011’s release “Whiskey Will Be Our Sun“.

Last summer a videographer friend of the band tagged along for 2 weeks traveling and living with DJRT while on The Van’s Warped Tour 2010. This road trip has recently become the newest video for the guys. The video was made for the punky-country-rock-beachboys-infused song “Alright”. The stunning footage gives an honest glimpse into what it takes to be on the road with this band of drunken punk cowboys. It is also a great look at what Dustin Jones and The Rising Tide do best, play live music for their fans!

The incredible live performance this band owns continues onto the album itself. Capturing the way a band sounds live, in a sometimes stale, Studio setting, can be a difficult thing to do. Capturing that feel is precisely what this band has done. Sticking to their roots, the band was determined to make the album (engineered by Dustin at Tidal Studios) as live as possible. Dustin explains, “I am really not into all the Auto Tune shit. Why not sing it great? That’s what we did. What you hear on this record is The Tide! And nothing but The Tide! 100%!”  Dustin Jones and The Rising Tide’s “Whiskey Will Be Our Sun” is a collection of 10 heartfelt and fun keg tapping tracks plus another 4 bonus tracks. The band has stated that this is their most honest and the absolute best collection of songs they have ever written and recorded.

Do not miss Dustin Jones & The Rising Tide Live! On Tour, now!

Cauterize were a pop-punk band hailing from the GM town of Oshawa, Ontario. Originally a three piece which formed at the beginning of their high school years, Jesse, Bone and Worobec stole Slater away from another band and years later added Chuck Coles to complete the line up.

“We try to put a lot of energy into the live show because if people come out and all we do is stand there they might as well have just stayed home and listened to the CD. Also, it may be the first time they’ve seen or heard of us. We see it as an opportunity to gain new fans.” says singer Jesse Smith

The sound of the band comes from everyone bringing their different influences to the table and having an equal say. They’re what all the pop-punk bands want to be doing right now—writing good melodic songs that don’t have to strive to be heard.

Check out Chuck from Cauterize in his new band The Organ Thieves! THEY’RE KILLER!! www.myspace.com/theorganthieves