Like a television held on freeze-frame for far too long, the ory no'man too leave an impression. Anyone who catches these two playing a show is sure to have an imprint left within them, and bound to keep coming back for more -- their high energy performance blends psychedelic harp-lines and intensely rhythmic acoustic guitar with bombastic bass-lines, droning didgeridoo, and multi-tonal mandolin swirls, served with a sense of urgency and style. Driven like a deal with the devil, the duo holds strong influences in some mighty predecessors, bringing a cryptic lyrical wit akin to that which has made Bob Dylan timeless, and an urgency of emotion like a Jeff Buckley song, and a strong spattering of spirits like Woodie Guthrie and Richie Havens.
Calling Toronto their home off the road, the ory no'man too consists of ory no'man bringing the vocals, guitar and blues harp, and Jason Skiendziel on the upright bass, mandolin, and didgeridoo. The past year has found the duo keeping a schedule as frantic and relentless as their need to be playing. They've completed 2 successful cross-Canada tours and put on over 200 shows in a span of less than a year. Some memorable moments have included: Toronto's 2006 City Roots Citywide festival, playing a showcase for Canadian Music Week 2007, playing the after-party for the Western Canadian Music Awards, 2 live to air radio sessions on CIUT 89.5 (University of Toronto), and an appearance on IndieCan Radio.
ory no'man began his solo career in the sleepy island city of Victoria where he planted the seeds of what was to come. He organized and completed a pair of cross-Canada tours, playing successful shows from Victoria through Quebec City and back. In 2005 he was featured at the North Country Fair, and the ory no'man too will be performing at the 2007 North Country Fair.
The studio is next in sight for the ory no'man too. The duo has just received a FACTOR New Talent Demo Award, and are going to be working with Juno Award winning producer John Switzer (Jane Siberry, The Waltons and Nathan).
Currently the duo have a pair of live discs available: ory no'man's Live @ The Renaissance Cafe 2006/05/20 and the ory no'man too's Live @ C'est What? 2007/01/13 (featuring special guest Kamila Martel of The Cracker Cats). You can pick them up at any of their shows, or drop a line to make alternate arangements...
Press Quotes
"vibrant harmonica, soulful blues vocals, and hypnotic rhythm guitar..."
Jasper Booster
"ory no'man writes in the tradition of the finest troubadour with just the
right parts humour, heart, and wisdom."
Linda Mclean
Singer/Songwriter
"..soulful pipes."
Red Deer Express
"“His guitar and harmonica work is put together like a recipe for strawberry
shortcake.â€."
Neil Conway
Singer/Songwriter
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