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These Three Cities have crafted a fine blend of pop and rock. Their debut album Kickapoo Joy Juice is a real breath of fresh air. It is a mix of ingredients including seeds grown by Crash Test Dummies, Barenaked Ladies and the like, with a pinch of Red Hot Chilli Peppers for a Sublime flavour. The ten selections grace your speakers and you’ll enjoy each one. They are all bright and original.
The tunes are varied and the band is versatile. The unique modern sound blends together several styles. It’s a little jazzy here and there, with mild but enthusiastic vocals, which build on progressive instrumentals and arrangements. The music will get your head bopping and your toes tapping. It flows like the ebb and tide of an ocean, infused with just enough bite. It is perfect rainy day CD and an “I love life" CD.
By the way, the inspiration for this effort was in fact Kickapoo Joy Juice, a brew made by two backcountry cartoon characters of the 1940s. A liquor of such stupefying potency that the hardiest citizens of Dogpatch, after the first burning sip, rose into the air, stiff as frozen codfish. - Andy Gemza - www.sceneandheard.ca
Taking the stage just before that was These Three Cities, a five-piece band that playing an upbeat pop-rock mix. Their show opened with what I felt was their best song, Side of the Road, featuring animated lead singer Jeff Beadle in front of very energetic and hopping band-members. Beadle keeps his energy level high, with animated motions and antics that are entertaining to watch throughout the entire set. These Three Cities have an interesting and well put-together sound with Beadle's voice soaring over jangly guitar riffs and synth chords; interestingly, their MySpace page features a much wider musical interest than what they performed tonight, including the funky sign says, my favourite from their online offering and something that definitely would have added even more character to their show! - Gordon Chiu
Placed in the schedule between two bands I was familiar with was These Three Cities, a band I hadn't heard of before, which meant I had no idea what to expect. The music sounds influenced by some of the same music that drives ill Scarlett, including Sublime, so there's something in there that reminds me of ill Scarlett, but they have a different kind of energy. Jeff Beadle (vocals) is a competent front-man drawing attention through his great vocals and expressive body language. The highlight was a song that had a sing-along chorus that goes Help me I've got nothing left around here. It's one of those great tunes that builds up and ends with an excellent musical release. - Pete Nema
Well, you can add another band to the raft of great talent coming out of the Toronto area. These Three Cities, a band that started out as a three piece and have expanded out to a full five piece performing and recording band in the past year or so, will impress even the most discerning music aficionado. Opening track ‘Turn To Red’ sounds so big and full, it’s surprising that it’s on an EP from a band of relative unknowns, as it plays like that radio-friendly anthem you can never quite remember the name of. What’s really impressive is that the subsequent tracks on the EP deliver the same effect.
I don’t want to pigeon-hole the band by comparing them to other bands – I’ll leave that job to the listeners out there. I would bet that the band enjoy old Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and maybe even a little Our Lady Peace as well. It’s not like the EP plays like a mash-up of these three bands or anything… but you can hear a little bit of each bands sound trickling into These Three Cities songs, maybe in a a chorus or an intro.
Some postings online from local bloggers are suggesting that it’s not just the studio atmosphere that lets These Three Cities shine either, as what I’m reading online says the band play a mean live set. Check them out for yourselves… These Three Cities have a few live dates coming up in 2009. Try and catch them at any of the following dates:
29 Jan 2009 20:00 Tattoo Rock Parlour Toronto, Ontario
13 Feb 2009 20:00 Red Rooster Burlington, Ontario
27 Feb 2009 20:00 Rancho Relaxo Toronto, Ontario
26 Mar 2009 20:00 Norma Jeans London, Ontario
www.myspace.com/thesethreecities
these3cities.com - Mike Bax - Fazer Magazine
Discography
New Album to be Released Fall 2010
Self-Titled - 2008
Kickapoo Joy Juice - 2006
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"Jeff Beadle (vocals) is a competent front-man drawing attention through his great vocals and expressive body language." -Pete Nema (Toronto Concert Photography and Music Blog)
Career Highlights:
• Showcased at Canadian Music Week 2010
• Successful Independently produced 2 Full West Coast Tours
• Charted across country/ regular airplay – College Radio (CIUT Toronto/CFBX Kamloops/CJAM Windsor)
• Artist of the Week on MySpace
• Shared the stage with established acts such as In Flight Safety, Yukon Blonde, Stereos, Die Mannequin, Birds of Wales, The Artist Life, and Justin Nozuka
• Privately showcased for legendary Producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper)
These 3 Cities are a band driven by their passion for creation and the chemistry between players. The foundation that brings these members together is through their influences of Rock, R&B, a ton of soul, some roots, folk and indie rock with a touch of alt country twang. It is also undoubtedly the essence that captures your attention when you experience their music.
These Three Cities began in the summer of 2006, when Jeff Beadle (Vocals) and Matt Rocca (Keys) had been playing in Toronto as an acoustic act while they were writing and recording their debut CD "Kickapoo Joy Juice". Bruce Gordon (I Mother Earth) played bass and Adam Tune (Régine Chassagne -ARCADE FIRE) composed and programmed the drum grooves, as well produced the bands first release. Soon after the EP was complete Charles Dumaresq (Bass) and Mike Speer (Drums) joined where they spent 2 months practicing in preparation for the upcoming debut CD release show which was held at the Horseshoe Tavern to a sold out crowd and rave reviews.
After the band’s second release local Producer Troy Williams was added to These 3 Cities strong line up of players as lead guitar. Troy brings a refreshing new approach to the guitar and an intense on stage energy. With solid additions over the last few years, These 3 Cities have become a very tight, passionate group of friends with an undeniable chemistry on stage that has allowed them to write and perform their best music yet.
They have also had opportunity to be mentored by some of the industry's top professionals like producers Bob Ezrin, (Jane's Addiction, Kiss, Army Of Anyone, Pink Floyd, Deftones...) and Brian Moncarz, (The Junction, Pilate, Kyle Riabko, We Are The Take...).
The band so far has shared the stage with many great acts like, Stereos, Die Mannequin, Birds of Wales, The Artist Life, Justin Nozuka and Oliver Black.
"These Three Cities have crafted a fine blend of pop and rock. Their debut album Kickapoo Joy Juice is a real breath of fresh air... the band is versatile' ..'bright and original' " -Andy Gemza- sceneandheard.ca
They are currently preparing to go back into the studio to work with Brian Moncarz on their first full length. The recordings will take place at both Metalworks Studios, Mississauga ON and Rattlebox Studios, Toronto ON (Brian Moncarz/Dave Botrill)
This release is due to come out Summer 2010.
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