Carleton Stone

Genre: Country
Secondary Genre: Alternative Sydney, Nova Scotia Canada Contact

Carleton Stone is a charismatic young performer and soulful songwriter set to take the next big step with the release of his self-titled album. The 11 tracks sparkle with contemporary smart-pop energy, clever hooks and the infectious exuberance.

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Biography

Carleton Stone is one to watch.

The charismatic young performer and soulful songwriter from Cape Breton honed his reputation in Maritime indie clubs. Now he’s set to take the next big step with the release of his self-titled album, produced by Juno Award-winning Hawsley Workman (Tegan and Sara, Hey Rosetta!, and Great Big Sea).

The 11 tracks sparkle with contemporary smart-pop energy, clever hooks and the infectious exuberance of a songwriter with his eye firmly on the prize.

Carleton teamed up with some of Canada’s most promising young writers to pen tunes for the album, including Hawksley, Emma-Lee, Morgan Cameron Ross, Ian Sherwood, Molly Thomason and Jamie Robinson.

The creative energy was undeniable. “I’ve always written songs since I was a kid,” says Carleton. “ But the co-writing put a real spark back into the creative process for me… the light just went on.”

The new album, to be released on GroundSwell Music, was recorded at Blue Rodeo’s Woodshed Studio with some of Toronto’s A-list musicians.

Drawing on Carleton’s sweeping influences, the songs move from the cheeky guitar-driven pop-rock of Sheets to country-inspired Million Dollar Heart, co-written with Workman. There’s gospel-influenced R&B, happy retro-pop, and even some radio-ready edgy rock.

All in all, this album is a vibrant, superbly crafted collection of songs and a solid label debut for Carleton Stone.

Instrumentation

Zach MacLean - Guitar
Burke Carroll - Pedal Steel
Mike Ouellette - Bass
Matt Thauvette - Drums
Kyle Varley - keyboards

Discography

Carleton Stone - September 2011 (GroundSwell Music/Warner)
Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel - July 2009

Official Website

http://www.carletonstone.com/

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Setlist

Carleton Stone generally plays one, 90 minute set of original material, however all set lengths can be accommodated. A typical set includes these songs:

Last Thing
Moving On
Sheets
Million Dollar Heart
Never Felt A Thing
Dominoes
Looks
Strong Medicine
Fit Together
Kick Drums
Handgun/Shotgun
Master Builder
Ghosts
Lightning Rod
Gone
Bad Decisions

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