Open Sky
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | INDIE
Music
Press
"Had a blast working and recording with "Open Sky" at Metal Works Studios. Being Studio Manager I see and hear a vast array of artists, all at different levels and styles, and I was totally impressed by "Open Sky's" great tunes and high level of creative production. Definitely an act to watch for!"
Paul Gross - Studio Manager, Metalworks Studios
"Their live performances are fun, full of enthusiasm and always have a great sound. Their produced tracks sound professional and full of heart and soul. Open Sky is an absolutely amazing band and it will not be a surprise when they make it big!"
Connie Colepaugh - Radio Announcer 99.3 The River
"Open Sky put on the best display of genuine entertainment I've seen in a long time."
Josh Gilman- Former Radio Host
"Powerful hooks, relatable lyrics and a musical tightness that could only come with a brotherly bond. They create songs that instantly invite you in and make you feel a connection with the lyrics and music."
Matt McIntyre - Music Director MyFM
"Open Sky is melodic & hook filled songwriting. Solid playing. Songs you'll hear once and remember long after. Definitely a band who are focused on their craft and who are doing it well! These guys stand out!"
Kevin Dietz - Recording Engineer, Metalworks Studios
"After a day of lengthy meetings and phone calls, I threw in “Letting Go” as I drove in a major snowstorm. In the course of a 4 minute song, I did just that - I ‘Let Go’ – of the day, of its frustrations. The rejuvenating power of the right song at the right time never ceases to amaze me."
Ryan T. Richardson, Ripple Management - Open Sky
"Had a blast working and recording with "Open Sky" at Metal Works Studios. Being Studio Manager I see and hear a vast array of artists, all at different levels and styles, and I was totally impressed by "Open Sky's" great tunes and high level of creative production. Definitely an act to watch for!"
Paul Gross - Studio Manager, Metalworks Studios
"Their live performances are fun, full of enthusiasm and always have a great sound. Their produced tracks sound professional and full of heart and soul. Open Sky is an absolutely amazing band and it will not be a surprise when they make it big!"
Connie Colepaugh - Radio Announcer 99.3 The River
"Open Sky put on the best display of genuine entertainment I've seen in a long time."
Josh Gilman- Former Radio Host
"Powerful hooks, relatable lyrics and a musical tightness that could only come with a brotherly bond. They create songs that instantly invite you in and make you feel a connection with the lyrics and music."
Matt McIntyre - Music Director MyFM
"Open Sky is melodic & hook filled songwriting. Solid playing. Songs you'll hear once and remember long after. Definitely a band who are focused on their craft and who are doing it well! These guys stand out!"
Kevin Dietz - Recording Engineer, Metalworks Studios
"After a day of lengthy meetings and phone calls, I threw in “Letting Go” as I drove in a major snowstorm. In the course of a 4 minute song, I did just that - I ‘Let Go’ – of the day, of its frustrations. The rejuvenating power of the right song at the right time never ceases to amaze me."
Ryan T. Richardson, Ripple Management - Open Sky
Discography
CD - Let The Light Shine Again
Mona Lisa - First Single (Receiving National Airplay)
Mona Lisa (Music Video) www.openskyband.com/openskyband
CD - Let The Light Shine Again
1. Runaway
2. You Got Me
3. Simply Love ** Online Radio Single
4. Mona Lisa ** Current Radio Single
5. Puzzle Pieces
6. Me and You
7. Nashville Tennessee
8. Falling Again
9. With Me
10. Holding Too Tight
11. Let the Light Shine Again
CD - Until the Sun Comes Out Again
* Nominated for 3 GMA awards including Winner of 2012 Rock/Modern Rock Album of the Year.
1. Until the Sun Comes Out Again
2. Angel Feathers ** received National Radio airplay
3. Don't Stay Silent
4. Better Off
5. Foolish in the Sun
6. Rosemary ** received National Radio airplay
7. Holding On
8. Tell Me
9. All I Really Want is You
10. Landslide
11. Goodbye My Friend
12. Moonlit Sky
EP - The Road To Leamington
1. Me and You ** received National Radio airplay
2. Letting Go ** received National Radio airplay
3. Velvet
4. Time to be with me
5. Moonlit Sky
6. No Matter What I Do
EP - Limited Edition
1. Two words too many ** received National Radio airplay
2. Coming at you
3. Letting go ** received National Radio airplay
4. Have you ever ** received National Radio airplay
5. Conversations
6. This road ** received National Radio airplay
Photos
Bio
Open Sky is back again with their newest album “Let the Light Shine Again.” Their sophomore release comes on the heels of the success following their debut Rock/Modern Rock Album of the Year (GMA Canada 2012) “Until the Sun Comes Out Again.” “Let the Light Shine Again” picks up where “Until the Sun Comes Out Again” left off featuring a collection of pop/rock tunes including their newest single “Mona Lisa.” With the new album likened to a mixture of Matchbox 20 and Hootie and the Blowfish, “Let the Light Shine Again” features industry heavyweights such as the mixing talents of Grammy nominated Adrian Bradford (Matt Kearney, Kenny G, Michael Jackson) and mastering by the legendary Chris Athens (Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Usher). The lead off single “Mona Lisa” is already receiving radio airplay nationwide as well as abroad.
Brothers Mike, Jared and Nathan along with longtime friend Jon have been tirelessly forging songs that feature infectious rhythms and powerful, heartfelt lyrics from their studio in Ottawa, Canada. The past year has proved to be a whirlwind of success for the boys as they were awarded the 2012 GMA Rock/Modern Rock Album of the Year Award and the Fan Choice Award as well as garnering two additional nominations for Best New Artist and CD Artwork of the Year.
Throughout the years leading to this moment Open Sky has worked in various studios across Canada including the prestigious Metalworks Studios in Mississauga and has shared the stage with acts such as Sloan, Starfield, Honeymoon Suite, Social Code, Teddy Geiger and Grammy winners Leeland.
“Hearing the lyrics of our songs is like reading a page from my journal.” Mike comments on his writing style. “We just open our hearts and empty them onto the page. Nothing fancy, just raw emotion.” And after years of writing, rewriting and fine-tuning Open Sky has brought their music and their hearts to the public and has been met with resounding praise.
A message of hope prevails throughout their music, pushing the listener to press on through whatever life might throw at them. It’s this hope that drives Open Sky as a band and as individuals to live life to the fullest and inspire others through their music to do the same.
It’s as the famous playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “We’re all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars.”
And we can only see those stars when there’s an Open Sky.
For more information on Open Sky please visit:
http://www.openskyband.com
Manager: Patrick Digby
management@openskyband.com
1(613)407-4007
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