In the 70's and 80's, music was Anne's life! Playing 6 nights a week, she rarely had any time off. Although she did do several professional recordings over the years, she never kept any copies.The songs on this site are live, off stage, cassette recordings from 1983 at the Port O Call Hotel in Calgary. They were given to Anne from a former fan that kept them for 25 years. The cassettes were in very poor shape so the recording quality is not the best.Anne Sitter started in the music business in 1972 as the lead vocalist in a jazz trio with Gordie Sholtz (Patti Page) and Ken Sitter. They were the house band at Gord's restaurant "The Steakpit" in Bragg Creek, Alberta until 1974.In 1976 Ken and Anne formed the country rock band "TOKAN" adding Tommy Cunningham (Trena) on drums. The band worked 6 nights a week playing at the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, as a house band throughout 1977, 1978 and 1979. In 1980 they added guitarist Bobby Deutscher(Krowcuss).In 1981 "Tokan" was invited to record 5 original songs for a cut on the "Rocky Mountain Magic" album, a compilation of songs by popular Calgary artists. The album was produced by Mark Goodman at Bruce Thompson's Circa Studio. Anne wrote the song "Olive" which was chosen for the album.In 1982 "Tokan" re-grouped itself adding members Jack Stolz (Appaloosa / McQueen) on lead guitar, Ross Barrett on piano, Greg Russell on Drums, Anne Sitter on bass and lead vocals. The now very popular band toured throughout Western Canada and actively performed on CBC's television show "Chinook Country." In 1984 multi talented Julian Kerr replaced Ross Barrett and "Tokan" continued strong until 1989. Anne then went on to team up with Bob Foster (Jan Arden / Good Mother) where the dynamic duo continued strong until Anne's retirement from the stage in 1994. Anne continued with her singing doing commercials and jingles throughout the 90's.Anne went to work for the "Landis" enterprises in 1992 as a secretary. Furthering her education in Business, Accounting and Restaurant Management in 1993, Anne married Myles McKinty, the owner of Landis. Together, the two of them have built an empire of very successful businesses including two Boston Pizza Restaurants with a 3rd one under construction.On May 30, 2006, Anne started "Landis Productions" an Artist Management & Publishing Company. Together with Rick Mizzoni from Music Centre Canada (MCC) they are currently working exclusively with the upcoming band, Jo Hikk.Over the years, Anne's had the pleasure and honor of working with and knowing some of the finest artists in the music industry. Gaye Delorme (www.gayedelorme.com) Bobby Foster (Jan Arden), Gordie Sholtz (Patti Page), Jack Stoltz (www.appaloosa.com) Cheech Marin (www.Cheechandchong.com) Jan Arden, Bryan Adams to name a few.
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