Matthew
Reid
Matthew Reid has been playing the piano and composing music
since he was
a kid.
Some say that he enjoys these activities, but it's still
up in the air. He studied music composition with some of
Canada's most esteemed composers at the University of Toronto's
Faculty of music. He has composed music for film, television
and the concert hall. Apart from brief stints with such
bands as The Satanatras (keys), Darryl Silver and the Fairview
Mall Security Experience (keys) and Magnificent Octopus
(saxophone), he has worked as a solo artist. Currently,
he spends a lot of time working as a musical director for
Toronto's Second City and the Humber School of Comedy. Examples
of his compositions can be found at
http://www.mixposure.com/bandpage.php?bandid=1572
He is
also a member of the Canadian Comedy award nominated sketch
duo "Reid Along with Browning". You can read about
them at: http://www.reidalongwithbrowning.com
It is
Matt's lifelong dream to appear on "Behind the Music"
and talk about his lifelong struggle with addiction, or
maybe just talk about how much he likes ducks. |
AJ, Andrew, Matthew Reid,
Michael |
Andrew
Buntain
Andrew Buntain has been playing bass for over 15 years.
He began playing in his high school stage band, where he
worked in jazz and funk stylings to go with his original
love of progressive music. In 1995, he suffered an accident
which resulted in several cuts to his left hand, requiring
plastic surgery and nerve damage repair. Dejected, he left
the bass alone for almost two years - but he never stopped
listening. A good friend got him to appreciate his own talent
once again, so Andrew went back to the instrument with renewed
determination to become the best bass player anyone could
ask for. Today, Andrew is in great demand for live projects
and studio sessions. He keeps a solid groove and is well-known
for his slap bass and tapping work.
Visit
Andrew's website @ www.firstbassmusic.com
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Michael, Andrew Buntain,
Matthew, AJ |
AJ
LeDuc
A.J. LeDuc is a unique percussionist in the sense
that he is not stupid. That’s a joke. He actually is
stupid. But, the boy can play. His style can be aggressive
and driving, laid back and moody, funky, jazzy, or whatever
is required. When playing, his objective is to draw out the
best performances from the other musicians, and to make the
others bring out the best in him. "I really like Michael
Gabriel’s latest project. It’s eclectic, challenging
material that, when done properly, is a joy to play and to
listen to. And, best of all, the musicianship in this group
is phenomenal. There’s nothing better than good musicians
getting together to play good music. Check it out and see."
A.J. has played in numerous projects throughout Ontario, Florida,
and Washington, D.C. He currently resides in Toronto.
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AJ LeDuc, Andrew, Michael,
Matthew |
Robert
Di Gioia
Since the start of his career, Robert Di Gioia
has worked side by side with some of the music industries
best artists, writers and producers. Robert’s vast
experience with many different styles of music helps to
bring a very creative and versatile input to any project.
This versatility has also allowed Robert to work with feature
films, recording and editing music.
Recent
Projects include live recordings with SONY Music artists
Switchfoot, Alter Bridge, Billy Ray Cyrus, 54-40, Chantal
Kreviazuk, Amanda Marshall, Philosopher Kings, and Soul
Asylum.
Robert
has also been working with independent artists Brian Gladstone,
Michael Gabriel, Jerrycan, and Max The Silent.
Career
highlights also include work with the following artists.
Celine Dion, Kim Mitchell, Rush, KISS, David Bowie, Glenn
Gould, Maestro Fresh Wes, Corey Hart, the Cult, Blue Rodeo,
Asia, Junkhouse, Chad Richardson, Our Lady Peace, Gowan
& Tom Cochrane.
For
further information on Robert, visit his website @ www.robertdigioia.com |
Robert Di Gioia |
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