Biography
Alana Kurtis & The Tumblers are a fresh new alt. country band that is capturing the attention of audiences and industry professionals alike. Combining flavours of traditional country music and irresistible modern day hooks, the band puts a new face on a familiar sound. Teaming up with top Canadian producer Justin Gray, the band just finished recording their up-coming EP release “Dead End Days”. With recording already underway for their full length album, and a tour in the works, the buzz around Alana Kurtis + The Tumblers doesn’t show any signs of letting up.
Competitions & Awards:
Grand Prize Winner of the PARAGON “Toronto Band Competition” hosted at the legendary El Macombo.
Grand Prize Winner of the PARAGON “Toronto singer/songwriter” award.
Top 10 Winner for the MountainStage International songwriting competition.
Finalist for TV Ontario’s province wide songwriting competition (judged by Larry Lablanc of Billboard Magazine).
Nominated for “Best Country” Band at the Toronto Independent Music Awards 2007.
Instrumentation
Alana Kurtis: vocals, acoustic guitar
Daniel Clark: electric guitar
Justine Tweedy: bass
Warren Cliff: Drums
Discography
Full length release: "Wiser" 2005. Produced by Keith Glass (Prairie Oyster) and Jon VanWingerten.
Links
| http://www.alanakurtis.com |