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Press
“With the finest music immerging in Montreal, Saint John the Gambler are unusal and innovative.” - Memoz Music Magazine, Montreal, Canada
“St. John the Gambler's strength is a genuine holistic approach to their music. The vocal delivery is clear and at times brutal. The arrangements are up there with the best…a broad sonic spectrum to some very inspired songs.” - John Redman of The Korea Times, South Korea
“Most exciting live band I’ve seen in years… a pleasure to work with.” - Michael Jun, Organizer and Promoter of the Hi Seoul Itaewon International Festival, Seoul, South Kor
“Their sound is full, unique and enviable and they are the first act I look to whenever we begin planning a festival. A fantastic addition to any festival!” - Conor O'Reilly, Haebangchon Music Festival Manager, Seoul, South Korea
Discography
Trains for the Sea (2008)
Self-titled EP (2007)
Songs from the EP have been heard on Dublin South 104.9FM, Ireland
Songs from Trains for the Sea have been heard on eFM 101.3MHz, South Korea
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Bio
Saint John the Gambler is a Montreal-based Alternative Gypsy Celtic Industrial Tango Blues Folk Pirate Country Fusion Indie Rock Band. With the use of guitar, violin, trumpet, accordion and vocals it makes for a unique and highly eclectic sound. And with members from Ireland, United States, France and Canada SJG has a wonderful mix of traditions.
SJG first hit the stage in Seoul, South Korea in May 2006 as a seven piece acoustic ensample. Performing on the university scene and to the ex-pat community the band developed a loyal following, releasing their debut self-titled EP in March 2007. The band was invited to perform at the Hi Seoul International Festival in Itaewon, South Korea the same year. By the time Trains for the Sea, the full-length debut album, was released in December 2008, SJG had gone through several member changes and a strong shift in musical direction to a more mature alternative sound. Following the success of the album release Baker left Korea, moving to Montreal, Canada bringing the name Saint John the Gambler with him.
SJG, now as a four-piece band, has built a fine reputation in Montreal, playing in bars and cafes to appreciative audiences. From a fusion of various cultural traditions, outstanding musicianship and Baker’s contemporary songwriting Saint John the Gambler have forged a musical genre all their own.
www.myspace.com/saintjohnthegambler
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