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Coley

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"Manure Farms and Music"

"The little town of Lennoxville, Quebec is home to a paper mill and an experimental manure farm. Between the wind gusts, a breath of fresh air can be enjoyed for twenty one minutes and fourteen seconds: The approximate length of time of JF Coley's debut release, "Extended Play". Relationships seem to be the fulcrum of the subject matter on this six song EP, but with an active tour schedule of performances Coley has been able to hone his skills and provide listeners with no-nonsense modern rock. What makes this release so enjoyable is that while the lyrics are succinct, their meanings are ambiguous enough to allow listeners the pleasure of interpreting who or what they are about. Still, they convey Coley's emotions of longing, heartbreak and wonder. The real treat then, comes from the musicianship: Reminiscent of 1990s gimmick free alternative rock and a hint of the classic rock influence we've all come to know and love at the most appropriate times. There exists an equal distribution of upbeat and down tempos such that Coley's music can be enjoyed with the volume turned way up on sunny days, or have the volume low when you need help squeezing out any tears: Or any variation of emotions in between. The beauty of "Extended Play" is that there is something for everyone at any time." - Zaheed Bardai - Musical Director - CJMQ 88.9


"JF Coley at the Commission des Liqueurs"

Incredible show! A refreshing sound… will go far in the industry! I saw him twice, and I adored the show. His acoustic set is amazing. - Stephane Bourgault - CBC/Radio-Canada - Jazzez L'Estrie


"Finally"

" Un rock francophone qu'on attendait en ESTRIE "
**Trans.: A French rock that we were waiting for in the Eastern Townships. - Dan Houle - Musical and Program Director - CGIR 104.5 Generation Rock


"Bang"

Boundary breaking rock. Both in French and in English, JF knows how to rock his audience. - Etienne Dumont - Production - CIGR 104.5 Generation Rock


"Coley and Band had Gaiterstock bopping"

Bishop's is back in business and this year's Gaiterstock festival was full of high energy, entertainment musicians, including the local sounds from JF Coley, that welcomed first year students in style.
[...] Once Coley tuned up his guitar and Jocelyn Blanchette drummed up a couple of beats, the crowds came back in droves. Spectators that were dressed in tye-dye and bell bottoms bopped, skipped and swayed to sounds that seemed familiar, but yet had their own life entirely.
Coley, 25, showed exceptional stage presence and knew exactly how to read his audience. He introduced each song, all originals, with a twist that any first year university student could relate to, especially "Soap Box", which he wrote to help listeners stand up for something they believe in.
Coley says he refuses to write corny love songs. Each song on his two professionally recorded CDs are aimed at bringing music back to what it once was, a lesson or a chance to come to terms with something.
"I have been playing music since I was three and I remember songs I grew up with," said the teacher. "Music used to tell a story that inspired people and that is what I want to do. I focus hard on never imitating another sound or artist. In fact, if I wrote something that soudns like someone else then I will redo it completely."
Coley says his dream is to help introduce local bands in the Eastern Townships to a variety of new sounds.
He says he was fortunate enough to perform one week with a punk band, and the next with a rock band, and that experience has helped him produce his very own sound.
"That is why I am starting a new radio show on CJMQ," said the young artist whose voice sounds like a pot-pourri of different artists such as Steven Tyler and Jeff Healy, to name a few. "Out West, bands have their own sound, as do any other from different provinces, but there is no such thing as a sound that is original to the Eastern Townships, yet. There are a number of talented young musicians here but they need to become familiar with other influences and that is what I would like to help them do."
Coley and guitarist/vocalist Phil Downey gave a stirring performance of "Wake Up" that had fans swaying in agreement.
"I'm essentially bilingual," said Coley before leading into the original song aimed at Quebec politics.
Coley has mastered an original sound, with the popular grooves and beats that make you want to dance, and if there were to be an Eastern Townships sound; this would be it. His fans demonstrated how much they approved with a deafening cheer when he bid good night and good luck.
"They were awesome," said Gaiterstock leader Lisa Wagner. "They have lots of energy and it was a great ending to the day."
- The Sherbrooke Record - Jen Young


Discography

First Time out (1998)
Sloppy Seconds (1999)
Conduct Becoming II: Mount Allison Voices against Cancer *Various* (2002)
Extended Play (2004)
Crossing the Rubicon *preproduction* (2005)

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Bio

Down with long winded bios. Here's a sum up.

Everyone in the Coley family plays music. So no surprise, JF is the fifth generation to head into the industry. Performing since he was three, he went to Mount Allison University for four years where he met a lot of cool people, had interesting conversations, played with a few bands, and drank good beer.

He was recruited before gratuation by Flicker, an Ontario based band. They toured Ontario for a year, after which he quit, suffering from the second hand effects of LSD (lead singer disorder). They had by then toured at Edgefest, Bayfest, and Canadian Music Week, with cool cats like Our Lady Peace, The Guess Who, Sloan, Edwin, Sam Roberts, Matthew Goode, etc.. JF got to play The Thrill is Gone with Russell Jackson, BB King's bass player. Cool. Jamming out with Treble Charger and Jeff of Moist to his favorite bands until 7:30 was also cool. But all in all this short stint mostly consisted of down time, which helped JF perfect his Tiger Woods golf skills, and lose a lot of weight to malnutrition.

JF's since been working solo. He recorded with buddy Mike K in Los Angeles in 2003. The album sold 1000 copies, and can be used as a subsitute for a coaster or frisbee. Order your own copy now via paypal. The album was toured in Quebec and Ontario, and they had fun with Sloan, the Trews, April Wine, Kill Cheerleader and Capitaine Revolte. In december 2004, JF started the recording of a new album with Jordon Zadorozny. Jordon is the Stephen Hawkins of music. Beer was drank, tunes were played, and jokes at Maroon5's expense were told. The album, Crossing the Rubicon will be available soon. Check it out, it is pretty cool. JF Coley (the musical entity) also underwent a major change, becoming Coley (no relation), a namesake band. The powerhouse trio has been wowing crowds everywhere they go. Pascal Desmarais is on bass. They met in Sherbrooke when the previous bass player quit three days before a big show, on a tuesday. And Joce Blanchette, on drums. Joce has been around since the sunday night empty bar gigs of 2003. Big things in 2006.