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New Country Rehab featuring John Showman
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Catch John Showman’s latest act, known for his work with Creaking Tree String Quartet and Foggy Hogtown Boys. This project will rock the Waverley.
$10 cover
Doors at 9:00pm
The Details
Take Canada’s hottest fiddle player, a guitarist that is a cross between Tom Morello and Kevin Breit, a percussionist that plays sawblades and cookie sheets and one of the most versatile double bass players in Canada and you get NEW COUNTRY REHAB. With John Showman, James Robertson, Roman Tome’ and Ben Whiteley, the band’s unique OUTLAW INDIE COUNTRY sound channels Hank Williams Sr. as much as Arcade Fire to create exciting new music. Their debut, self-titled album was released Jan 2011. Recorded by Roots and Indie – Rock producer Chris Stringer (Obijou and Timber – Timbre) NEW COUNTRY REHAB highlights the group’s original compositions and deep musical palette.



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