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Homepage: http://uplaya.com/artists/eclecticus

Genre: Pop

Secondary Genre: Rock

Rock, Uptempo Funk, R&B and Electronica make up this distinct and eclectic sounding band. A love and understanding for sonic sounds and a passion for melody set the stage.

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ECLECTICUS has achieved Platinum, Gold, and Silver Auddy Awards for their music.

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Rock Funk Hip-Hop Electronica Lounge Pop Dance Downtempo Tom-Petty Kanye-West Peter-Gabriel St--Germain tradebit the-orchard eclectic mp3 music indie-band amazon itunes emusic

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To request more information or book a performance please contact:

  • eclecticus@hotmail.com
  • Tiina
  • (647) 343-6381
    • Toronto,
    • CAN

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ECLECTICUS

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Biography

Gar Reid of ECLECTICUS has headed various bands since he was 17 years old. His love of performing live and making great music are the result of thousands of hours spent writing, mixing and producing in and out of the studio.

In 2008, Gar met lead guitarist, Del Rose, by happenstance at a local watering hole and began a conversation that led to a realization that both had something special to bring to the musical table. Gar met Tiina a few months later and discovered that there was an instant chemistry writing songs. This led to the birth of

Gar Reid of ECLECTICUS has headed various bands since he was 17 years old. His love of performing live and making great music are the result of thousands of hours spent writing, mixing and producing in and out of the studio.

In 2008, Gar met lead guitarist, Del Rose, by happenstance at a local watering hole and began a conversation that led to a realization that both had something special to bring to the musical table. Gar met Tiina a few months later and discovered that there was an instant chemistry writing songs. This led to the birth of ECLECTICUS. Together, Gar’s original voice dominates the story being told, Del’s guitar playing has a virtuosity rarely heard these days, and the lyrical stylings of Tiina and Gar complete the landscape. Rock, Uptempo Funk, R&B, Electronica, Eastern Music and Rap are the backbone for this distinct and eclectic-sounding band. Their influences include Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jeff Beck, St. Germain, Pink Floyd, Enigma, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Tom Petty, Maceo Parker and Stevie Wonder to name a few.

ECLECTICUS, recently signed with Uplaya Records, has created an album of many flavours which can please most musical tastes! Their debut album – Eclecticus I – has been awarded 12 Platinum Auddies and two Gold Auddies.

What’s next? ECLECTICUS is currently working hard on their next album with an anticipated release in Fall 2010. Stay tuned!

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Instrumentation

Gar Reid

Lead Singer / Songwriter, Producer / Arranger, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar and Keys.

Del Rose

Lead Guitarist – Electric, Bass, and Acoustic. Backing Vocals.

Tiina LeMay

Lyricist / Songwriter. Backing Vocals / Percussion.

Produced by Gar Reid and Mixed by Lorne Hounsell.
Special thanks to Lorne, Nelson, Keith, Tom, Shawn, Maury and Lyle for their musical contributions.
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)