The River Junction Band

Artist Information

Biography

Forget the country band stereotypes: The best way to describe a River Junction Band performance, is progressive, aggressive, rockin' country at its best. Boasting solid four part male and female harmonies, and drawing on influences as diverse as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, AC/DC & The Rolling Stones. The result is country music with a definite edge. Coming off their win for Best Country Act at the 2010 Toronto Independent Music Awards, the band continues to be in demand to bring its high-energy show to appreciative audiences and a growing fan base. They do this by maintaining a very busy performing schedule in the club and festival circuit. The band has had the pleasure of supporting such major acts as: Toby Keith, Aaron Pritchett, The Roadhammers, Travis Tritt, Julian Austin, Jamie Warren, Johnny Reid, Doc Walker, George Canyon, Beverly Mahood, & Tara Oram. Adding to the impressive line up that RJB has supported is Ladies of the Canyon, and Emerson Drive at 2011's Burlington Sound of Music Festival. Aug. of 2011, they have supported for Victoria Banks, Jason McCoy, Lone Star and Blake Shelton at Lucknow's Music in the Fields.

Just announced, RJB will be the "House Band" at this years Music In the Fields In Lucknow Ont. Aug. 24 & 25!
Performing BOTH nights! with Doc Walker and One More Girl on the Friday Night, and Travis Tritt, Terri Clark, Aaron Lines, Chad Brownlee, Kira Isabella and The Stellas on the Saturday!

RJB was selected to perform at Canadian Music Week in Toronto Ont. 2011, AND 2012! They performed to an amazing crowd at The Cadillac Lounge (both years) on the Thurs. night of CMW, and made a ton of new fans, and friends. With its busy schedule, it's wondered how the band found time to record a debut EP at EMAC Recording studios in London Ontario. The effort was produced by Robert Nation, and it garnered airplay at numerous stations in Canada and the United States. On-air interviews followed, and the EP sold briskly at RJB shows and on I-Tunes. RJB is getting ready to release their new single near the end of July. they have recorded 3 new songs at EMAC in London Ontario, with Mr. Moe Berg producing.
The River Junction Band is honoured in being perennially nominated, and winning an award for "Most Popular Country Act" by Scene Magazine readers. They were also finalists in the "Best Live" category, and won, "Best Country" act at the 2010 Toronto Independent Music Awards. Although the most rewarding moments for the band are when they are on stage getting the audience rockin, and creating new fans along the way.

RJB has grown its reputation as a solid live act and they absolutely love to hit the stage.....if it's a great country band you’re looking for .......look no further than The River Junction Band.

Instrumentation

Dave Steeper - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Dave Collins Jr. - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Tammy Steeper - Bass Guitar & Lead and Backup Vocals
Derek Hardy - Lead Vocalist, and Harmonica
Paul Dufour - Drummer

Discography

5-song EP released in Aug/2009
Born Country
Pickup Truck
Ties That Bind
Overdrive
Deep Into The Night

3-song EP released Sept./2011
Never Lasts Long Enough
Faith
Farm Boy

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• The Official Site of The River Junction Band

Audio

• Farm Boy
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• Pickup Truck
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• Overdrive
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• Never Lasts Long Enough
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• Faith
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• Born Country
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• Ties That Bind
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• Deep Into The Night
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Lyrics

• Pickup Truck

Video

RJB imovie 1.mov

Photo Gallery

Press

• Canadian Musician Magazine, by Ben Conoley March 2012 [+ Show ]
  

  This column has been painfully neglectful of country over the years. It's time to apologize and... This column has been painfully neglectful of country over the years. It's time to apologize and show we mean it by featuring The River Junction Band.
  The Lucan, ON group plays rock-tinged new country that focuses on country living and having fun. The band has spent the last few years entertaining packed crowds at summer festivals and fairs across the continent. They picked up the award for Best Country Act at the 2010 Toronto Independent Music Awards and played a packed showcase during the 2011 edition of Canadian Music Fest. They've also played bigger stages, opening for top acts including Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, George Canyon, and others.
  New country isn't always the kind of genre that lends itself to discovering new talent before it's all over the radio. Do yourself a favour and look into The River Junction Band before they're all over the place so you can say you knew them before they were famous, and try to catch them at a festival this summer while you're at it.
  
  Canadian Musician Magazine. Vol. XXXIV No.2 Page 78

• SIZZLING PLATTER OF THE WEEK [+ Show ]
  

  The River Junction Band – Limited Edition EP (self released) :: One of the things that I love best a...The River Junction Band – Limited Edition EP (self released) :: One of the things that I love best about attending Canadian Music Week each year is all the stray records that struggling musicians leave lying around for someone like me to pick up—which I do. This five track slice of hot toe-tappin’ country honk one starts off a mite too slow for my liking but then the band wisely floors it to exceed the speed limit, which is where they always oughtta cruise ’cause that’s where they do their best gitbox pickin’ and violin pluckin’. Bonus points for having a dynamite he ’n’ she dual duet combo and inspirational lyrics like: “Born country, it ain’t hard to tell: my Mama was a Christian and my Papa was Hell.”
  

• Lucknow Kinsmen [+ Show ]
  

  The buzz was in the air as the River Junction Band bus pulled in on the Friday night of Lucknow's Mu...The buzz was in the air as the River Junction Band bus pulled in on the Friday night of Lucknow's Music in the Fields. The day of the show RJB captured the attention of the crowd the minute they stepped on stage. A high energy set got our first annual Music in the Fields off to a great start and set the level for all the acts to follow. If you want a successful event, make sure RJB is a part of it. Thanks Tammy, Dave, Derek, Paul and Dave for being a part or our first annual Music in the Fields.

• TNR Productions, Ont. Canada [+ Show ]
  

  TNR Productions Inc. has been producing live events and concerts in the Ontario market place for the...TNR Productions Inc. has been producing live events and concerts in the Ontario market place for the last 18 years. We have worked with world class touring acts right down to bar bands. In August we presented Music In The Fields a one day country music festival. www.musicinthefields.ca
  
  We booked The River Junction band on this show as support and were very much impressed. This act is organized, professional and talented. My experience has been that you often do not get all three with one act.
  
  If you are looking for support or a headliner on a mid-size festival or club date I would strongly recommend using The River Junction Band. These folks are nice people and true show business professionals.
  
  Dave Rapelje
  Owner/Operator
  TNR Productions Inc.
  
  David Rapelje - TNR Productions Inc.
  
  R.P.O. 23042 Seaway Mall
  
  Welland, Ontario, CAN
  
  L3C 7E7
  
  

• Children's Health Foundation [+ Show ]
  

  Hi Tammy, I wanted to thank you and the River Junction Band personally for attending the Curtis ...Hi Tammy,
  
  I wanted to thank you and the River Junction Band personally for attending the Curtis Cadman Memorial Walk on Sunday. I heard you were a hit (I knew you would be!) and really created a festive atmosphere at the event. Thank you for your help in making the event a success! I’m so sorry I missed it!!!
  
  Can you please pass along my thanks to the members of the band? Would appreciate that!
  
  Have a great summer!
  
  Jill Osborne
  Community Relations Manager
  Children's Health Foundation

• Camp4compassion 2008 [+ Show ]
  

  hey tammy, we definately want u guys back....there was a great energy and a high level of m...hey tammy,
  
  we definately want u guys back....there was a great energy and a high level of musicianship to the band...... everyone thought u guys were amazing.....keep in touch........i want to pencil u guys in right now!!!!!
  
  thanx for comin' down,
  
  chris
  

• The River Junction Band Rocks our Parks! [+ Show ]
  

  The River Junction Band always rocks The Park. The RJB delivers a truly professional and extremely h...The River Junction Band always rocks The Park. The RJB delivers a truly professional and extremely high-energy performance. RJB lives up to their reputation by delivering an impeccable performance with a broad spectrum of great country music, with a smattering of impressive originals like “Overdrive” and “Born Country”. Wildly personable between sets, their energy is truly contagious and proves to get even the shyest wallflower up on their feet and dancing. RJB has made lifelong fans and friends of all of us. They have been playing at Prospect Hill for 5 years now and have helped to make our Labour Day weekend The BEST end of Summer party!
  
  Richard and Cheryl Bryant – Park Owners
  Shawn and Renee Quinlan – Prospect Hill Managers
  Richard and Tori Prieur – Lake Huron Resort Managers

Setlist

RJB will accommodate any venue with what set arrangement they may require.
RJB's Typical song repertoire would include songs by:
Keith Urban, Zack Brown Band, Luke Bryan,Aaron Pritchett, Kelly Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Toby Keith, Craig Morgan, Rascal Flatts, Kid Rock, Joe Nichols, Kenny Chesney, Eddie Rabbitt, Dwight Yoakam, Trace Atkins, Montgomery Gentry, David Lee Murphy, Miranda Lambert, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, Brooks and Dunn, Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wille Nelson, Gretchen Wilson, Dave Dudley, The Who, Big & Rich,

Basic Requirements

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