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ME AND MAE

ME & MAE is Shawn Meehan and Jacky Mae, who, with a little serendipity and an abundance of talent have found themselves BC’s newest Country stars. The band has forged a reputation as the one to watch on the Canadian Country Music scene. The band’s debut album Off the Rails, released in May, features the singles “Love Me, Leave Me Lonely” co-written by Carly Rae Jepsen, the foot-stomping party anthem “Tailgate Party” and the sassy, sexy romp “What Cha Wearin’” as well as original covers of the Johnny Cash classic “Ring of Fire” and Dolly Parton’s peppy “9 to 5”. The album is a testament to Me and Mae’s ability to write songs featuring memorable vocal and melodic hooks incorporating a variety of styles to keep the material cutting edge and current, but still very original.

With a very focused and independent spirit ME & MAE is a on the road spreading their high-energy sound to fans throughout the heartland of country music. With momentum, talent and timing on their side, Me and Mae is poised to win over legions of fans looking for good, homegrown country music with a rock and roll sensibility and an ability to make folks want to dance, sing and perhaps even indulge in some enthusiastic texting.

For more information about ME & MAE visit www.meandmae.com

ROD BLACK
Top 30 Canadian Country Rock Artist
WITH ONE OF THE FASTEST RISING SINGLES IN CANADA “KEEPIN’ ON”

No stranger to Southern Rock & Country. Rod Black of Jet Black Stare grew up listening to all the greats. From the original country outlaws Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash, to the Southern Rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod found himself tracking down every album he could get his hands on.

Practically born on stage. Rod has toured with such bands as Shinedown, Hinder, Staind, Three Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd, Theory of a deadman, Seether, Saliva, Saving Abel and countless other National Acts. At the end of the day, for Black, it’s about making people feel connected and staying true to the song. As he breaks free with a newfound solo career, Rod Black looks to challenge himself as a songwriter while delving even deeper into his southern rock & country roots.

For more info on information about Rod Black visit Official Rod Black | KEEPIN' ON http://www.rodblackmusic.com/#music


SONS OF DAUGHTERS

SOD is Jimmy Thow, previous front man for Vancouver’s hard rock/metal band “Machines”, and Chrystal Leigh, front woman for Dave Ogilvie’s pop industrial hybrid project “Jakalope”. With hook laden songs such as “Amen”, SOD will take you back to prohibition, midnight trains and dusty trails just in time to drag you to the chapel with their foot stomping trailer trash country anthem “Shotgun Wedding”.
Sons of Daughters are said to be a long awaited soulful and southern ingredient to today’s current pop country scene. They are the Civil Wars’ “Barton Hollow” or “True Bloods” Jace Everett, wrapped up in swampy riffs and refreshingly candid vocals. Whether it’s pleading with the hangman or losing yourself in a guilty pleasure like the sweeping ballad “One Minute”, these motorcycle-crazed dreamers have a way of luring you in with their haunting melodies and fireside storytelling.

For more info on information about Sons of Daughters visit: http://www.sonsofdaughters.com/