The Rocky Fortune

It’s last call again at the tavern and while many tipsy patrons reluctantly begin the journey home, The Rocky Fortune boys have barely started to feel the itch. On their debut album; “Sway” (written during many a late-night session) these three young men: Todd Gesshe (Gesh-uh) - Bass/Guitar/Vocals, Tyler Toews (TAVES) - Guitar/Vocals, and Craig Florence - Percussion/Vocals, put forth an ambitious musical invention that is rarely seen in todays over-hyped and disenchanting musical culture. Recorded in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at Sundae Sound Studios, and produced by Dave Alcock (Falconhawk, Reverie Sound Revue), “Sway” has been praised by listeners and critics alike for its sincerity, character, and its range. Facing a meager budget, the band was only able to afford small blocks of studio time, and as such, the album’s ten tracks were recorded and mixed over the span of two years. However, this slow recording process yielded interesting results. “If there was any intent when writing these songs, it was to challenge ourselves. We wanted to make an album that nobody has made yet,” says singer/bassist Todd Gesshe. Long periods of writing and reflection took... more...