Homepage: http://uplaya.com/artists/eclecticus
Genre: Pop
Secondary Genre: Rock
Rock, Uptempo Funk, R&B and Electronica make up this distinct and eclectic rock band. A love and understanding for sonic sounds and a passion for melody set the stage.
ECLECTICUS has achieved Platinum, Gold, and Silver Auddy Awards for their music.
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Contact Info
To request more information or book a performance please contact:
- ECLECTICUS booking agent
- 416-690-3781
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- Toronto,
- CAN
- eclecticus@hotmail.com
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Biography
ECLECTICUS, a band of four, and headed by Gar Reid with co-writer Tiina LeMay, pride themselves on creating music with a rock sensibility fused with many flavours. Pop, Rock/ Rocktronic, and Alternative make up this distinct and eclectic sounding band.
Their debut album – Eclecticus I – was released in January 2010 with uPlaya Records and has been awarded 12 Platinum Auddies and two Gold Auddies by uPlaya’s Music Intelligence Solutions proprietary application that evaluates songs for hit potential.
What’s next?
ECLECTICUS, a band of four, and headed by Gar Reid with co-writer Tiina LeMay, pride themselves on creating music with a rock sensibility fused with many flavours. Pop, Rock/ Rocktronic, and Alternative make up this distinct and eclectic sounding band.
Their debut album – Eclecticus I – was released in January 2010 with uPlaya Records and has been awarded 12 Platinum Auddies and two Gold Auddies by uPlaya’s Music Intelligence Solutions proprietary application that evaluates songs for hit potential.
What’s next? ECLECTICUS is currently working on an independent release of their second album "Hole-Hearted" with an anticipated release coming soon in 2011.
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Photos
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Press
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Interviews " The uPlaya Blog
Eclecticus is exactly who they say they are: diverse lyrics, melodies and styles that pull on influences from rap, rock, electronica, Motown and ...
http://blog.uplaya.com/category/interviews -
Inside the uPlaya Music Universe%u2122:...
Eclecticus is exactly who they say they are: diverse lyrics, melodies and styles that pull on influences from rap, rock, electronica, Motown and pretty much anything they can derive inspiration from. ... Eclecticus continues to collaborate with a wide variety of musicians including popular ...
http://blog.uplaya.com/2010/02/11/263
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Albums
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Instrumentation
Gar Reid – Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Producer, Acoustic Guitar and Keys.
Tiina LeMay – Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, and Percussion.
Cole Blinov – Bass/Guitar and Vocals.
Del Rose – Lead Guitarist – Electric, Bass, and Acoustic. Vocals.
Produced by Gar Reid and Mixed by Lorne Hounsell. Mastered by George Graves of Lacquer Channel. Special thanks to Lorne Hounsell, Nelson Milley, Keith Sutcliffe, Tom Heron, Shawn Santalucia, Maury LaFoy and Lyle Molzan for their musical contributions and to Dan Hill for his invaluable...
Gar Reid – Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Producer, Acoustic Guitar and Keys.
Tiina LeMay – Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, and Percussion.
Cole Blinov – Bass/Guitar and Vocals.
Del Rose – Lead Guitarist – Electric, Bass, and Acoustic. Vocals.
Produced by Gar Reid and Mixed by Lorne Hounsell. Mastered by George Graves of Lacquer Channel. Special thanks to Lorne Hounsell, Nelson Milley, Keith Sutcliffe, Tom Heron, Shawn Santalucia, Maury LaFoy and Lyle Molzan for their musical contributions and to Dan Hill for his invaluable feedback.
Photography by David Vaughan and Jorg Botinov.
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Requirements
Drum Kit ( Pearl concert Kit, Zildjian cymbals- 8 mics for kit)
2 Electric Guitar Amps (Fender Twin – 100 watt tube and Mesa Boogie – 100 watt tube or solid state)
1 Bass Amp ( Mesa Boogie)
2 Shure 87 A Microphones
3 Shure 58 Microphones ( Horn section)
1 Keyboard Amp (100 watts)
