Artist description 2003 ECMA Nominee Blues Group of the Year for their latest CD "Connected". Don't miss one of the HOTTEST Rock & Blues shows of the summer as this Maritime family of musicians and songwriters, siblings Linda and Doug Boyer perform with baby brother Todd and cousins the HILLS GIRLS from Bathurst, NB, accompanied by the amazing rhythms of John "The Kid" Morrison on drums. Their latest show combines soulful up tempo originals with amazing Rock and Blues dance party covers. From the ECMA's in Halifax and the Imperial Theatre in Saint John to Fredericton's RiverJam, crowds are buzzing about this great new act on the regional music scene. This is a dedicated family of musicians whose talent and drive earned them a New Brunswick Sound Initiative Recording grant in 2002. "Connected" was arranged, recorded and produced under the expert guidance of Juno award winning Lloyd Hanson of Reel North Recording Studios. As Linda and Doug gear up for the Juno's they look forward to their third CD project.

Music Style Contemporary Blues

Musical Influences Phish, Steely Dan, Colin James

Similar Artists There is no comparison.

Artist History Linda Boyer's strong vocals and rhythmic bass combined with her savvy songwriting has been a great asset to the bands latest project. Her talents have been captured on national and local television and radio. Doug Boyer is the driving force behind the continued success of this family band. Integral in the bands latest achievements, Doug's lead guitar and lyrical contributions to their songwriting, his unique melodies, harmonies and arrangments stand out as being some of the best Original Contemporary Blues today.

Group Members John Morrison from Saint John, NB began playing drums five years ago and hasn't look back since. John has played with several local bands in Saint John as well as recorded on several CD's and performed in several musical productions. He has collaborated on projects with Richard Kidd, Gary MacKay, Gary Morris, Ned Landry, Ivan Hicks and Peter Kindred, just to name a few. John continues to refine his craft under the instruction of Joe McIntyre and in the Summer of 2002, John received an Award from Van's Warp Tour competing and Winning the Drum-O-Metre competition in Toronto, Ontario, ranking John with the top finalists across Canada and the USA. At only 20 years of age, it is clear that this young man has the ambition and drive to achieve anything. His focus and dedication has provided Boyer Band with an amazing dynamic groove that compliments Boyer Band and their latest project and focus. Todd Boyer the youngest in the Boyer family has recently joined his families band providing amazing harmonies that exude a familial connection within the band.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Harmonica, Percussion

Albums Connected

Press Reviews "If you are into light, contemporary pop blues, then the CD Connected by New Brunswick's Boyer Band is a disc that is going to keep you pleased and listening to it over and over. ...Boyer Band has managed to compose a collection of songs for this disc that have all of the elements needed for a great blues disc, and at the same time have kept a light, slightly pop and jazz sound that will be sure to win over many, many fans that have usually avoided the more traditional blues sounds." (greatwhitenoise.ca Canadian Independent Music Exposed)

Location Fredericton, New Brunswick - Canada

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