Friends Of Otis *NEW SONGS!*

BIOGRAPHY

Emerging in 2007, Friends Of Otis’ cosmopolitan, soul-infused rock sound, exploded onto the Alberta music scene. Consisting of vocalist/guitarist Calvin Locke, Theron Lagarde on the keys, drummer Yehudi Fleising, and Phil Henderson on the bass guitar, the band boasts a unique brand of hybrid rock, a passion for music, and a work ethic that would make your grandfather proud.
Friends Of Otis have proudly shared the stage with such artists as Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, The Mocking Shadows, John Wort Hannam, Crystal Kid and Eddie Warren. The band was included in Alberta’s premier artist showcase, the CBC-sponsored Alberta Sessions in March 2008, and had the privilege of opening for Canadian blues legend David Wilcox on July 1st, 2008, playing for a crowd of over 10,000 people.
Set to be released in September 2009, the band’s debut LP is an intersection of genre-spanning influences. Driven by a focus on melody and diverse musical structure, the album ranges from the heavy-grooving, party epic “Hot Fuss”, to the lyrically driven, intimate single “Fall From Heaven”. Invoking such authorities as the Black Keys, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Jason Mraz, the disc seeks to mingle the pop-sensibility of the studio with the energy of the band’s live performance.
With no plans of slowing down, Friends Of Otis is coming to a city/town/village/hamlet near you…
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