The Kramdens

Toronto / Guelph, ON

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-Kramdens

Genres: Alt Rock
Website: http://www.thekramdens.com
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Label: SunnyLane Records

"The Kramdens have mastered consistent, intelligent and quirky pop rock... It's time to give them the attention they deserve for once."
- Shain Shapiro, ECHO Weekly, November 20, 2008

In the 18 years The Kramdens have been together, they've seen a lot. The road trips. The sound checks. The highs & lows. And countless changes to a scene that has made both artists and labels shrug and throw their arms up in the air. But throughout all these experiences, they've grown, learned, persevered, and developed a reputation for writing and performing well-crafted songs and playing them to an audience that becomes as much a part of the show as the band.

Their latest self-titled album, released in November 2008 by Sunny Lane Records (Fontana North), showcases their songwriting coming of age. A more focused, textured and insightful sound has developed from their 18-month foray into their own studio, painstakingly finding the right sound, the right arrangement, the right words to create an album completely unlike their previous efforts. With songs ranging from the familiar roots and pop rock sound the band has been known for, to more introspective ballads, this album is a significant departure for the band.

Fronted by CBC Radio 3 host Craig Norris, The Kramdens have performed at countless bars, clubs, festivals and benefits over the years. They have been a repeat favourite at the Hillside Festival, and their performance at the 2008 festival was broadcast on CBC Radio 2's Canada Live. Known for getting crowds of all kinds on their feet and dancing, the band has proven versatile enough to entertain equally in any venue, tailoring shows to their crowd and delighting audiences at every turn.

"There are a number of ways to identify a great rock band. The number of records they've recorded, the number of hotel rooms trashed, the number of rehab programs completed... but there are only two that count: how long they've been together and how good the music is. The Kramdens have been around for more than a decade and their music speaks for itself."
- Bill Stunt, CBC Radio

Lineup

Name	Role
Craig Norris	Vocals, keyboards, accordion
Steve Knox	Guitars, banjo, harmonica
Robert Leader	Drums, percussion, backing vocals
Will Kee	Bass
Mike Plater Findlay	Guitars, lap steel, mandolin, backing vocals

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FANS	PLAYLISTED	TOTAL PLAYS
8	112	2,659

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The new album.

Posted by mpf on May 16, 2008

Yes. The album we've been promising for a while now is almost ready for release. We're just finalizing artwork.10 new songs that we've recorded in our own studio - and we're very proud.More details to come... Look for shows this summer, starting in June!

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