It's hard to describe music in the age of cross pollination; where do you begin with the definitions when one minute a song starts in a tango, builds up with African Rythms, hooks you with some gypsy-roots-grass riffs, and pours out psychedelic waves of sound walls to a crisp finish. Not to sound too much like a bottle of wine, but The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra are ageing well. Early tours had them playing pop up shows across Europe, hitting the streets and festivals across Canada and the US, and carefully cultivating a solid reputation as dedicated, talented and ambitious young musicians. The past two years has seen the band headlining festivals and stages across Canada and the Pacific NorthWest.

This year the band is excited to offer up new music from their Nashville Recordings EP which is just a taste of their upcoming release in October, recorded with award winning producer David Travers-Smith.

So call it folk. Call it fusion. Call it gypsy-roots-folk-tango-afro-psychadelic-soul-music. Or forget about the definitions and just enjoy one hell of a good show.

"Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra - clever name, very clever artists! They lead you down a musical pathway filled with unpredictable twists and delightful turns - you are never quite certain where they are taking you - but what is absolutely predictable is the creativity, musicianship and passion they bring every time they step on stage. Our very discerning audience were completely swept away by their performance - and responded with not one, but two standing ovations!  Catch them while you can - these guys are going places!" -Suze Casey, Artistic Director, Calgary Folk Club

  :::::The Full Story::::::

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra (TMO) is a creative collaboration between Capilano College Jazz-trained bass player Peter Mynett, multi-instrumentalist and Berklee College of Music Graduate Patrick M’gonigle, Canadiana/Folk singer-songwriter Kurt Loewen, world-influenced Accordion/Vocalist Ian Griffiths, and percussionist Paul Wolda. TMO have just finished recording their first full length album, with the assistance of FACTOR Jurried Sound Recording Loan, with Juno winning producer David Travers-Smith. The album will be released in October, 2012. Until then, the band is happy to be touring with their Nashville Recordings, a new EP recorded the summer of 2011.

Critics have praised their music for its “well-crafted songs, creative arrangements, and a raw energy.” In 2008, TMO ventured on a four-month busking tour through Europe, playing pickup gigs and musically maturing. TMO completed national tours of Canada and Western USA in 2009 and 2010. In 2011, the group performed showcases at Folk Alliance and OCFF, and toured extensively in the US and Canada.

Highlights of TMO's career to-date include: Winning the 2010 Monday Magazine “M” award for Most Promising Local Band, and again this year wining the “M” award for Best Roots Band, performing at the North Country Fair, South Country Fair, Brandon Folk Festival, Islands Folk Fest, ArtsWells Festival, the Victoria Jazz Fest, NXNE in Toronto, the Levitt Pavilion and the Steel Jam in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2011, Hornby Island Music Festival.

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra has shared the stage with the likes of Delhi to Dublin, Hanson, Jon And Roy, Railroad Earth, United Steel Workers of Montreal, Geoff Berner, David Francey, and many more.

The band also regularly donates their time/music to community events, mentorship programs, fundraisers and awareness campaigns as well as cross-promoting bands from the Pacific Northwest in BC.

For booking contact info@ttmo.ca
 
"There's an authentic quality about the TMO that few bands these days posses. Their mesmerizing stage presence, and unique approach to live music put them in a position to dominate the National touring circuit."-Paul Hinrichs, Director of Bookings & Promotions,The Royal

"Simultaneously inspiring and devastating."-David Newberry, Artist

"These young boys are the real thing. They live their music with a sincerity that is honest and conscious of what has gone on before them. Wise beyond their years and dedicated to the roots of great music. They have created their own sound that is quite excellent" -Maureen Chambers, Artistic Director, South Country Fair

"Perfect Saturday main stage act to get the entire crowd swinging and dancing.They simply love to play music and it shows!”-Robert McCourty, Islands Folk Festival

"...exciting musical growth and exploration that feeds off the instant connection they establish with their audience the minute they start playing. Gypsy Ska meets Bluegrass on the dance floor and the crowd goes nuts!"-Dan Cowan, Skaspot Live Network