A fiercely independent and original artist, Fred Eaglesmith's devoted fans follow him from one show to another to savor what one reviewer calls the "fury and fun" of his concerts – frequently as hilarious as the best stand-up comedians.
      Eaglesmith's seventeen albums over the last three decades have consistently evoked critical raves while also hitting the upper reaches of americana charts. He's been compared to a broad blue-ribbon list of musical icons, and his fellow songwriters regularly record his songs and sing his praises. Martin Scorsese and James Caan have used his compositions in film projects. His songs have even become part of the course curriculum at two colleges, and the paintings he creates have been shown in numerous prestigious galleries.
      Eaglesmith's latest album, drawing from folk, country, rock, gospel, old-time music and bluegrass (he's the only Canadian to ever write a #1 bluegrass hit), amply displays the qualities that have made him a true cult phenomenon. Nominated for a Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – as well as making the short list for The Polaris Prize – the Top 10 americana chart album explores spirituality, faith, life, love, labor and more. It's been hailed as a "masterwork" (Philadelphia Inquirer) and "a milestone...one of the best albums of last year" (San Jose Metro). Reviews have also likened Eaglesmith to Bruce Springsteen and Woody Guthrie, as well Texas singer-songwriter heroes Guy Clark, Steve Earle and Ray Wylie Hubbard (who says, regarding songwriters, Eaglesmith "may be the best").
      For many years running, Eaglesmith has hosted the annual Roots on the River festival in Vermont, the Fred Eaglesmith Texas Weekend at Gruene Hall (the "mother church" of the Lone Star State music scene) and two more yearly festivals in his native land, Canada. His youthful travels hopping freight trains inspired the Roots On The Rails rolling music festivals, for which he currently hosts two annual scenic and historic rail trips that ride everywhere from the American West to the Canadian arctic.
      Through it all, Fred remains modest and resolutely hard working. He also gives generously of his time and talents to such causes as his own fundraising initiative to equip migrant farm workers with bicycles, reflectors and safety devices; as well as being a spokesman (along with Bono and Alanis Morisette) for Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign. He also does charity work for The Schizophrenia Society of Canada, The Fur and Feather Wildlife Center, The Equestrian Association for the Disabled, World Vision International and conservation efforts near his home in southern Ontario.
      The New Yorker magazine said it best: "If you're missing Fred Eaglesmith, you're really missing out."
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Joe D'Urso's rootsy, introspective, rocking and forceful music ~ along with his fierce independence, his dynamic stage presence and his altruistic nature ~ has attracted a legion of fans in many countries, some regularly traveling hundreds of miles to attend performances. D'Urso (along with his band, Stone Caravan) were chosen by House of Blues Concerts and The Harley Davidson Corporation to be the "official house band" for Harley's 100th Anniversary Open Road World Wide Tour, performing with guest artists Bob Dylan, Kid Rock, Aerosmith, Elton John and many others.
      The BBC's Gary Price says "Joe D'Urso sings like an angel and writes songs like a demon."
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