Artist description Singer/songwriter/guitarist Troy Harmer, with the help of many top players in the Hamilton area has recorded 2 independent releases.

Music Style Guitar Rock

Musical Influences Classic Rock Radio.

Artist History In 1995 singer/songerwriter/guitarist Troy Harmer recruited the help of several of his talented musician friends to record his debut recording. It was released on cassette only as Make It Happen by Infinity. Having a recording out Troy then started playing local gigs using some of the top Hamilton area musicians to back him up. In 1999 Troy returned to the studio to record Without A Doubt. This time he had a core band but featured various special guest musicians to augment the bands sound. Realizing that the project was really a solo effort in terms of the songwriting and financing the recording the new project was called Troy Harmer and Infinity. Troy still performs many of the songs on these recordings in his live shows with his latest project the Troy Harmer Band.

Group Members Troy Harmer:guitar and lead vocals Micheal Scott:drums Gerry Schaefer:bass guitar and vocals Additional Guest Musicians/ Michael (The Pope) Popek:trumpet,alto sax and vocals Leigh Gonder:violin and vocals on "Everything Changes" John Godek:Saxophones Gerry Gregg:bass guitar on "Papa Moe" Ron Elliot:Organ,Piano and Keyboards Tracey Burroughs:vocals on "Old Enough To Be Your Man"

Albums Without a Doubt / Make It Happen

Press Reviews A Solid Album Without A Doubt Without A Doubt, the sophomore release from Hamiltons guitar god Troy Harmer and his band Infinity is an eclectic blend of blues, rock, jazz, funk and all things experimental. Borrowing from guitar heavyweights like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Healy, Harmer crafts lush musical landscapes with soaring guitar solos and creative interplay between himself and fellow band mates which include Michael Scott on drums, Gerry Schaefer on bass and Michael Popek on trumpet and alto sax. The album consists of nine tracks, two of which are instrumental. The band shines best during these instrumental tracks with Harmer exhibiting a very intense and skillful sound. The interplay between the musicians is strong and it becomes plainly obvious that these are extremely talented musicians who enjoy making music together. Strong jams and heavy grooves make the album very solid. Troy Harmer is a self-proclaimed musical prostitute and plays live whenever and with whomever he can. He has quickly built a reputation as one of the most talented musicians in Southern Ontario and has begun to attract a devout following to many of his live performances. Without A Doubt is a solid indication of how talented and dynamic Troy Harmer and Infinity are when they take the stage. If you want to hear four talented musicians having fun creating intense and soulful music then you should hear Without a Doubt. Troy Harmer is a fantastic guitar player who has made the guitar his life and it shows on this album and on stage. Evan Newman the Canadian editor for Jambands.com.- Published August 15, 2000. Troy Harmers Without A Doubt is one fine outing from a very talented band. Mr. Harmer has much to say musically but the rhythmic complexities and Troys lyrical concerns raise things to a whole 'nother level indeed. Troy and his band appear regularly in clubs throughout Durham and he has got a great rapport with audiences. Catch him while you can! John Taylor of Durham Live Onstage and www.stadam.com Published May 29, 2002 Troy Harmer is truly gifted guitarist with the ability to switch (musical) styles as easily as shirts. Nick Krewen of the Hamilton Spectator

Additional Info troyharmer@hotmail.com

Location Hamilton, Ontario - Canada

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