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DESERT HEAT

DESERT HEAT - a new breed of country

About Me

The Country Music industry is always full of surprises and DESERT HEAT, country musics dark horse, is certainly no exception. A band that began in a barn in rural Quebec, now has the big boys in Nashville talking.A couple of high school buddies got together and formed DESERT HEAT back in the fall of 1987. Trevor Brunton (Vocals), and his younger brother, Tim Brunton (Guitar), invited Jarrod P. Tetreault (Guitar) to their house to jam one day after school. Within a couple of months, they asked Robin Wilkinson (Bass) to join the line up, and DESERT HEAT was born. Heavily influenced by Country melodies, and 80's "Hair" bands, they quickly gained popularity around the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Recently drummer, Scott "Mookie" Foster (from Nashville) and Terry Joe Rodrigues (Banjo, Mandolin, and Harmonica) have joined the group.After spending 15 years as rock n roll cover band, DESERT HEAT took a couple years off to start writing their own material and went back to their roots, which was heavily influenced by artists like The Eagles, John Mellencamp, Alabama, and Bon Jovi. Their music could best be described as a blend of new country, folk, bluegrass, pop and driving rock.In 2004 the boys got the chance to go to Nashville to start recording their debut CD Forever Road which is full of original material that they wrote themselves. The CD was co-produced by Wayne Warner on the B-Venturous record label out of Nashville.Forever Road came out in Summer 2005 in Canada and the first single, Gone (but not forgotten) was immediately picked up by country radio stations and put into regular rotation literally within days of its release.After only a year of being in the Canadian country music scene, DESERT HEAT had become one of Canadas most popular new bands, opening for some of Canadas biggest country groups and artists such as The RoadHammers, Doc Walker, The Wilkinsons and George Canyon to name a few. They had also now released four singles from the Cd Forever Road, with airplay not only doing well across Canada, but now gaining popularity overseas at radio.With over 1000 professional live performances under their belt, DESERT HEAT knows how to put on an explosive and dynamic show as well. They love to be on stage and love to entertain.With over 200 original songs yet to be recorded, the release of their first album, Forever Road is just the beginning for this group. They plan to be around the Country music scene a long, long time.Look for Desert Heat's second CD to be released sometime in 2007.For more info on DESERT HEAT, please visit their official website at www.desertheatmusic.com
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Member Since: 2/12/2007
Band Website: desertheatmusic.com
Band Members: This group includes Trevor Brunton (Vocals), Tim Brunton (Guitar/Back vocals), Jarrod P. Tetreault (Guitar/Back vocals), and Robin Wilkinson (Bass/Back vocals). Recent new members include Terry Joe Rodrigues (Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Harmonica, and Back vocals) from Montreal, and Scott "Mookie" Foster (Drums/Back vocals) from Nashville. DESERT HEAT LIVE in 2006

Influences: EAGLES, BON JOVI, JOHN MELLENCAMP, SPRINGSTEEN, KIETH URBAN, MONTGOMERY GENTRY, and way way way to many others to mention. Desert Heat loves all types of music, and has been influenced over the years by many different types of music and artists.
Sounds Like: DESERT HEAT has a unique original sound. They are a cross between new country/pop/and driving rock. If you took Keith Urban, John Mellencamp, Eagles and Bon Jovi and tossed them in a blender - you would get a sort of DESERT HEAT type sound.FRIENDS OF DESERT HEAT
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My Blog

DESERT HEAT nominated for TOP NEW BAND in Canada at CCMA’s.

It has just been released that DESERT HEAT has been nominated along with Jo Hikk and Hey Romeo as the Top 3 new Country Bands in Canada. "We are super excited and this will help take us to the next le...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:56:00 PST

U.S Radio Stations who have our new tune

..TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17> Station First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Phone Email Web WDXX George Henry 505 Lauderdale St. Selma AL 36701 334-875-3350 [email protected]...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:53:00 PST

NEW CONTEST - win 2 free signed Desert Heat cd’s

Ok guys - the contests are starting again.  Here is the first one.... We need your help in getting our new single played at radio.  The song is called "Anywhere But You".  All you need ...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:06:00 PST

Please request our new song at these stations....Thanks

Here is a list of some of the Country Radio Stations who have added or who are thinking of adding our new song "ANYWHERE BUT YOU" Please write to them and request it. It would be a huge help to us. Th...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:32:00 PST

DESERT HEAT playing Cowansville this Saturday night

We will be playing "Théatre des Tournesols" in Cowasville on Saturday night...address is331, Chemin BrosseauRoute 139, Cowansvillefor ticket info, people can call450-263-20001-800-460-0133Show starts ...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:54:00 PST

DESERT HEAT at MyCMT.Ca - come check it out - join today

Here is something new and cool.  CMT Canada now has a kinda Myspace thingy called MyCMT.  Works like myspace and it's FREE.  It's great for any of you Country Music lovers.  Check ...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:53:00 PST

NEW CONTEST - help us pick our next song for radio

Ok guys, this new contest is super easy, and will help us alot.  Stop by our myspace page and listen to 3 new songs we've added.  "Anywhere But You" "Your Goodbye" "Arizona" Then leave us ...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:38:00 PST

New Tunes for the New Year - come take a listen....

How's it going everyone?  HAPPY NEW YEAR. Hey, as many of you know we have been in studio resinging and remixing the songs on the "Tail lights and love" Cd.  We will offically be re-releasin...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:49:00 PST

AND THE WINNER for the last contest is......

KATHY from GEORGIA.  Congrats Kathy. You win 2 cd's.. Thanks to all who played and thanks for the support.  We appreciate it.  Another contest will start in January.  We will also ...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:42:00 PST

New CONTEST - add our Christmas banner - could win a CD

We are very excited to be apart of this new amazing Christmas Charity CD with many top Nashville artists including Taylor Swift, Bryan White, Wayne Warner, and many many more. The "Christmas Is" proj...
Posted by DESERT HEAT on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:21:00 PST