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"Do yourself a favor and check this band out!" - Mike Anderson
One of the objectives of the Distillery Blues Festival is to showcase up and coming talent. As such, Erin McCallum & Roadtrip proved to be a great selection. Playing a mix of covers and original tunes, their sound revolved around Erin McCallum's adventerous vocals. Ms. McCallum also proved to be a captivating stage presence while delivering her assured vocals." .....Rico Ferrara - Media Relations/Programmer-Distillery District Blues Festival. - roadtripblues.com
Formed in 2003, Erin McCallum & Roadtrip is an upbeat and innovative band, comprising guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. Thier audience ranges from people in thier twenties to people in thier sixties. The band is well known for thier interactive high-energy performances, as well as the great versatile music provided in thier shows. In the early days, the band performed at local establishments and venues, but thier sights were set on advancing in the music industry.
With the growing success of the band, Erin McCallum & Roadtrip began performing at larger events and festivals. It was soon obvious that the band was making huge strides in the music industry in a short amount of time.
By 2005, Erin McCallum & Roadtrip were headlining international festivals and sharing billings with many veteran artists in the music scene.
In early 2006, the band recorded a full-length all original album titled "5 a.m. Blues". It has been an extremely successful endeavour to date, recieving excellent reviews by fans and music industry professionals alike, and is recieving radio airplay on over 100 stations worldwide - including syndication. The new album is also being featured on satellite radio with MaxTrax. In addition, the band has recently recieved a digital distribution deal, featuring 31 major distributors such as "Apple iTunes", "Napster", and "Sony Connect".
Currently, the band's focus is to continue touring in support of "5 a.m. Blues", as well as deliver exactly what the fans want - an excellent live performance of great music!
www.roadtripblues.com - Hot Toronto Magazine/Summer 2007
Discography
Single - Everyday
Single - 2 Steps Forward
LP- "5 a.m. Blues"
LP- "Feel This"
Steaming airplay - Yes
Radio airplay - Yes (International)
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Infulenced by many Blues Greats, the band has developed it's very own unique sound that takes the Blues to a new level. Vocals that are unmistakeably powerful is the signature of this band.
Erin McCallum is well known for the high energy performance that is delivered at every performance - The band has performed for over a million people since the release of the all original debut album "5 a.m. Blues", and the list continues to grow. The band has also achived commercial success, recieving radio airplay in over 50 countries, and has released a much anticipated follow up album "Feel This".
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