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Sweden’s Southern Skyline has western Canada on its horizon

 

(Winnipeg, MB – June 3, 2010) Swedish country band, Southern Skyline will kick off its first ever western Canadian concert tour July 2, 2010 at Dauphin’s Countryfest followed by string of dates across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta:

July 2-4 – Dauphin, MB – Dauphin’s Countryfest
July 6 – Winnipeg, MB – The Pyramid Cabaret
July 8 – Saskatoon, SK – Lydia’s Pub
July 9 – Regina, SK – The Gaslight
July 10 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino Club

The band is eager to try out a western Canadian tour in true Canadian fashion. “Driving long distances does not deter us. Sweden is a very, very long country; and we’ve played gigs from top to bottom, plus all across Europe,” says European road warrior and Southern Skyline drummer, Johan Salomonsson.

The Swedish quintet consists of members in their early-to-mid twenties, but their lyrics and music are wise beyond their years. “It comes from the music we listen to and are inspired by,” says lead guitarist, Jonas Öhlund. “Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Dallas Frazier and Hank Cochran are tremendous North American influences; and their styles certainly transcend into our music.”

Southern Skyline’s brand of “old soul and heartbroken country” is no accident. The band loves a good ol’ hurtin’ tune. “We don’t like songs that have happy endings. You’ll hear a lot of broken hearted, cheatin’ themed stories in our lyrics,” says Öhlund. That’s what makes Southern Skyline’s modern take on a traditional sound so mesmerizing: While the lyrics may be down on yer’ luck, you’ll be up on yer’ feet dancing to the band’s rockabilly, roots and traditional country infused music.

Southern Skyline’s western Canadian tour comes after a number of high profile festivals in Europe, music placements on national television and contributing a song to Bear Family Records’ 35 year anniversary compilation. Bear Family is one of Europe’s most influential country and western record labels.
 
Visit Southern Skyline online: www.myspace.com/southernskyline

***ATTENTION EDITORS and RADIO PROGRAMMERS:

High resolution photos and two MP3s from Southern Skyline’s upcoming album release (early 2011) are available for download here:

www.soundstrategymusic.ca/Southern_Skyline

 

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For more information or to schedule and interview:

Rob Wozny
Sound Strategy Music
e. rob@soundstrategy.ca
p. 204.799.4641
www.soundstrategymusic.ca