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MEMBERS:
CRAIG MORRISON; Vocals Guitar
TERRY MANDRYK; Lead Guitar Vocals
GREG PETERS; Bass Vocals
ANDREW GATUS; Drums Vocals
MARK OATS; Fiddle Vocals
EMMA BARLOW; Fiddle Vocals
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CRAIG MORRISON LITTLE COWBOYS - BIO |
 CRAIG MORRISON LITTLE COWBOYS:
Creating a life in the entertainment industry, with more than 15 years experience on stage, television & film Craig is back with new recordings and a very live show.
As a child Craig began singing harmony vocals touring Australia with his dad,veteran rock & roller, LUCKY STARR. It was here Craig found his love for the stage and proved his entertaining skills stealing the show!
A born entertainer, at sixteen Craig made his way into television with an ABC series Earth Watch, then Secret Valley for Grundys and later landed a 12-month role in Sons and Daughters and A Country Practice.
Following this he co-starred in the AFI nominated movie MULL, filmed in Melbourne with Nadine Gardner and Bill Hunter and won several Australian film awards. All these programs went on to be viewed around the world.
Craig’s musical tastes evolved to pop rock forming a band called De Mont, which was Albert Productions most promising young band. (For those who may not know, Albert Productions started AC/DC).
De Mont enjoyed great success with a charting first album and supports for many major Australian and International acts. De Mont toured Australia extensively performing over 300 shows within a 12-month period.
To develop and refine Craig’s musical direction, he recently spent time in one of the world’s most prominent musical cities, Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States of America.
Writing and performing his own original songs, Craig has now complete his debut album “Heaven Knows” and is passionate to prove his worth. Teaming up with another fantastic performer and long term friend, lead guitarist and song writer Terry Mandryk, Greg Peters on bass, Andrew Gatus on drums and Emma Barlow on fiddle all makes up a kick ass combination we like to call… Craig Morrison Little Cowboys..
Sydney-based, Country outfit Craig Morrison Little Cowboys are making everyone sit up and take notice.
Dynamic live shows and well-crafted original songs, coupled with Craig Morrison’s powerful and passionate vocals, make this troupe of top-class musicians a force to be reckoned with. In their short time together the band has already made an impact on the Oz Country Music scene.
Highlights so far include:
• Winning the inaugural Australian Country Music Battle of the Bands last November in Rockhampton, beating out stiff competition from The Bostocks, The Aaron Daniels Band & more. Most impressive was that this competition was the first time the band had played together live on stage!
•Performing with Tania Kernighan at Australia’s largest rodeo event the APRA NFR Bull Riding International & Country Music Spectacular. The show was such a hit, they were asked to open for Shea Fisher and Steve Ford the next evening & left the 4000 strong audience screaming for more.
• Winning the Coca Cola Battle of the Bands at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2008, taking second place at the Toohey's New Country Music Band Challenge 2008, plus a performance at the Tomkins Showcase.
• Released the first single Losin’It and watched it sit in the charts for 12 weeks, climbing to number 13 on the KIX FM Country Music Top 30.
• Performed at QUT Urban Country in May, turned a few heads and were invited back by 101.5FM to perform at Farm Fantastic Caboolture in July 2008.
• Conducted a music workshop and concert to 1000 high school fans at Gympie Country Music School of Excellence in August 2008.
• Entertained with three successful performances at the Toyota Gympie Muster in August 2008.
• Performed at the Annual Mud Bulls & Music Festival at Land Cruiser Park in October 2008.
• Craig Morrison Little Cowboys is looking for more exciting times ahead with heaps more performances and the launch of their new album “Heaven Knows” at the upcoming Tamworth Country Music Festival 2009. — this ride has begun! |
CRAIG MORRISON LITTLE COWBOYS - CD REVIEW |
CD INFORMATION :
RECORDED; Mink Sound
MASTERED: Viking Lounge
PRODUCED: Craig Porteils and Craig Morrison
Except for Track 11 by Herm Kovac
CMLC BAND INFORMATION:
Terry Mandryk, Greg Peters, Andrew Gatus, Mark Oats, Emma Barlow
ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS:
Jimmy James Rika, Doug Boyd Rodney Moar, Graham Griffith, Mark Oats, Rusty Cochrane,
BACKING VOCALS:
Erina Clark, Mark Williams, Nichole La Porte
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Independent Release
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TRACKS:
1) Ball and Chain
2) Heaven Knows
3) Message 170
4) Beyond Control
5) Miss You
6) Whiskey
7)Lovin Eye's
8) In My Dreams
9) MIA
(Made In America)
10) Losin' It
11) Turn Back
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CRAIG MORRISON LITTLE COWBOYS - HEAVEN KNOWS REVIEW:
You just have to expect the best when the sleeve you receive your CD in is glossy, tri-fold and chokers full of information. Score 10 points straight up.
Extremely well and professionally presented. But one doesn't judge a CD by it's cover alone.
Some musos simply cannot afford such comforts but the talent is still there.
In the case of the debut Craig Morrison Little Cowboys CD 'Heaven Knows' the talent far exceeded the packaging. What a brilliant CD.
The perfectly placed first track 'BALL AND CHAIN' curiously piques the attention in the first few seconds then wrenches a smile and body tapping from there on in.
Try it; its like guaranteeing closed eyes with a sneeze - there's just no keeping still with this music. Thoughts medley around 'wow - this is country, then, no this is rock and great rock!
Arriving at the title track HEAVEN KNOWS one starts to wonder who the hell these guys are and why haven't we heard more, so much more of them. This CD is nothing but pure unadulterated talent lyrically, musically and not forgetting to mention the stand out production.
BEYOND CONTROL, co written with Nichole is beautifully written, composed and performed, it takes you on an eye closed ride simply savouring the music and the words.
This album is a full on bull ride of great work - there are no tracks to skip, they are ALL good. Contemporary Country Rock would probably best describe the genre but if you are not a country fan don't let that fool you.
These guys could headline just about anywhere (screaming death metal and gangster rap aside of course) and still entertain the masses such is the appeal of the music and the beautifully crafted words, music, instrumentation and entertainment value.
What I also love about this CD is the actions and comments from visitors and passengers (I had it on very high rotation in the car - brilliant to drive with) when it's playing.
Many are used to me having the odd unknown music happening but I get a buzz when I see them inadvertently tapping feet or fingers and then the light bulb moment and inevitable question - "Wow this is great - who is it"?
I just love my work! |
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