Artist description These days, when exploring the past seems to be nothing more than a continual search for samples to shore up an artists own desire to create a good hook, a performer like Stone Addison is a breath of fresh air. The Edmonton-based group, headed by Ben Klein, singer, songwriter and multi-talented musician, not only respects the past, but has managed to inject the spirit of much that went before into their very contemporary approach to making music. They even namedrop a late great 70s balladeer in one of their finest songs, The Remains of Nick Drake, and admit to a great affection for his work as well as that of other writers including John Lennon. With small town roots in such typically Canadian towns as Cranbrook, BC, and Hanna, AB (home of Nickelback), Stone Addison was able to develop their sound as they themselves heard it. Still very young, they have been noticed by a great many over the last couple of years, including the Indie Awards at Canadian Music Week where they were among the top qualifiers at the 2001 event. Their appeal, too, seems to be across the board. How many other artists can claim to have opened for headliners as diverse as The Philosopher Kings, Prairie Oyster and April Wine? Simply put, when the music performed is old and new at the same time, and draws on diverse influences, this case of multiple musical personalities does make sense. To date they have released three CDs in Gold Mercedes, Storybook Cinema and most recently the new Stone Addison EP. The tracks for this EP were recorded at the legendary Mushroom Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the band was glad to spend the beginning of 2002 being produced by Ian Jones, onetime member of Virgin act Pluto, and at Power Sound Studios, Edmonton, Alberta, by Phil Anderson. The mixing and mastering was performed at Metal Works Studios, in Toronto, Ontario, by none other than Juno-nominated engineer Nick Blagona. During that time, too, Stone Addison toured throughout BC and Alberta, and plans are now underway to journey further east now that Ben has finished his studies at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton where, not surprisingly, he was taking the Performance and Production Arts courses in the music department. So what is at the heart of their appeal? Ben figures: The band has an honesty that other bands might not have. We are committed to being ourselves. It seems to be paying off, so far, and Stone Addison couldn't be happier. With a current catalogue of more than 50 composed songs they are anxiously awaiting the next level of success that should come their way in the near future. Watch for them on the road, and be prepared to hear an act that sounds like no one else, though they readily admit to having a strong appreciation for the other writers and performers from whom they have learned their craft.

Music Style Alternative Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, John Lennon, Nick Drake, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin.

Similar Artists Beatles, The Tea Party,The Rolling Stones, Kula Shaker, Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, Cream, The Doors, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin,

Artist History - Formed in January of 1996 - Released three CDs to date: Gold Mercedes, Storybook Cinema and the new Stone Addison EP. Gold Mercedes placed in the top 12 at Canadian Music Week Indie Awards. Songs of all three CDs have received airplay to date.

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Harmonica, Sitar, Piano, Organ, Horns, Strings

Albums Gold Mercedes, Storybook Cinema, Stone Addison EP

Press Reviews Front Page "The Kimberly Daily Bulletin" Thurs. March 1 2001"The Edmonton band Stone Addison Addison has received word that they have been nominated for the Canada Music Week Awards, as Best Independent Band in the Pop/rock category for their CD Gold Mercedes. Stone Addison released their CD in may of 2000. It was recorded and mixed at the recording facilities of Juke Box Studios. The group is promoted by Kimberley Music Promotions of Kimberley, and is rated one of the top new bands in Canada. Letter from Anya Wilson Promotion and Publicity to Stone Addison, March, 2001"This letter is to congratulate you for placing in the top 12 for the 2001 Canadian music week independent awards in the pop category." (Anya Wilson facilitated the panel of judges for the Pop Category) East Kootenay Weekly June, 13, 2001"The band Stone Addison is going to introduce their latest full production CD titled Storybook Cinema on june 22, 2001...""Storybook Cinema, like Gold Mercedes and 2 previously released singles, contains all original lyrics and music as written and composed by the band." "Stone Addison is currently touring Alberta and B.C., playing at well recognized venues such as "the Urban Lounge" and "The Rev" in Edmonton. It was with great success that they opened for legendary rock group April Wine."

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Location Edmonton, Alberta - Canada

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