FEATURED ARTIST :: HARD ROAD
Whatever happened to rock's royalty? ...they are back with a vengeance!
Bands of the 70s and 80s became part of a lifestyle, adding to the defining moments of youth, a soundtrack to our memories, and are still held close in the hearts of fans.
Now, from the ashes of some of Canada's most loved and influential rocks acts of the 80s - Moxy, Santers, Killer Dwarfs and Lee Aaron - comes Hard Road, Canada's supergroup. Capitalizing on the signature styles and diverse background of each of its members, Hard Road combines the eclectic and ripping guitar riffs of Earl Johnson of Moxy, the unmistakable vocal prowess and stage antics of Russ Graham of Killer Dwarfs, the driving backbone of Santer's bassist Rick Lazaroff and the powerhouse drumming of Morgan Evans.
Each member has spent decades devoted to their love of music and have each followed their own hard roads to reach this point in their careers. Having been rehearsing and writing material since its inception in April 2008, Hard Road is currently recording new, unreleased material as well as performing reworks of hits from their past. Watch for a new album coming in 2009!
Members:
Russ Graham (Killer Dwarfs): Lead Vocals
Earl Johnson (Moxy): Guitar
Rick Lazaroff (Santers): Bass
Morgan Evans (Lee Aaron): Drums
Preview Hard Road's Upcoming Album 
HARD ROAD REVIEWS ::
Renowned rock journalist Martin Popoff has this to say about Hard Road: "Hard Road is a more than synergistic gathering of a decades-straddling collection of Canadian hard rock legends. Hard Road demands attention right from the throat, strength reigning down from that powerful voice through the tough rhythmic rock enclosed. But there are extra dimensions. The tones are molten, with edgy, stone-carved drums punching through an expensive mix, while Earl’s guitar is electric and hectic, but always in a hard-hitting accessible metal context. Listen through the standard straight-eight architecture of the heavy stuff, and you’ll be rewarded with breaks of sophisticated melody but sustained classic rock heft." Watch for the full published review coming soon! Mitch Lafon of Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles says "Hard Road assembles the best of the best that Canadian music has to offer into a singular solid rock outfit. This fearsome foursome have put together an album that is a gift to fans desiring both that classic hard rock sound while staying fresh and modern." RockStar Weekly says ""Miles is like a journey back to better times – heavily influenced by the metal and hard music of the 70s and 80s – with eight solid tracks of musical bliss. Vocalist Russ Graham sounds as good as ever and brings out the urge to play an old Killer Dwarfs LP, while Moxy’s Earl Johnson has produced some of the hottest guitar riffs ever laid down on Canadian soil. Fans of each member of Hard Road will hear the influences of their previous efforts, but it still comes across as a new band. Hard Road’s Miles is a symbol of better times, better music and the triumphant return of Canadian rock and roll." Glory Daze says Hard Road is "a new outfit that will have your attention captured. This is one road you definitely want to be travelling in 2009!" |
UPCOMING HARD ROAD SHOWS ::
DATE |
EVENT |
VENUE |
CITY |
10 Jul 09 |
Harry Stone's | Harriston, ON | |
08 Aug 09 |
Clearfest Outdoor Festival | GNE Fairgrounds | Collingwood, ON |
14 Aug 09 |
Rock N Roll Heaven | Toronto, ON | |
06 Sep 09 |
Labour Day Festival | Gage Park | Hamilton, ON |
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