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Big Voice. Big Sound.
The Erin McCallum band is a fully professional four-piece Blues band (comprising
vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, drums, and harmonica) that has performed at
many significant festivals and events since it's inception in 2003. Please use this page
to gather information about the band respecting it's attributes and accomplishments.
Radio Airplay
All Erin McCallum releases are recieving commercial radio airplay on
a variety of formats around the World. The band is also featured on both
Galaxie and Maxx Trax satellite radio, and has been featured on syndicated
and national stations such as CBC radio. Currently, Erin McCallum's songs
are featured on the radio in 63 countries in every hemisphere of the globe.
Music featured on all three albums are suitable for A/C stations, rock
formats, and specialty Blues/Roots programming. All songs are SOCAN and
ASCAP registered, and meet all MAPL quadrants for Can-con.
Albums
Erin McCallum has released four full-length albums, all of which feature original material
written and arranged by McCallum from thought to finish. 5 a.m. Blues (2006) had 2
Ontario Independent Music Award (Best Blues 2007, Best Blues 2008) nominations, Feel
This (2008) reached #1 on the International Roots Report Chart within the first month of it's release, Common Ground (2010), which was recognized by the Maple Blues Awards, and Complicated Woman (2012) which features the song that awarded McCallum an International Songwriting award.
"As the Artistic Director for Canada's longest
running annual Blues Festival, The Porquis Blues
Festival, I have the responsibility for booking the
artists each year.The Erin McCallum band
headlined the 2010 Festival with more than 90
minutes of soulful blues that created a fan-band
chemistry we've never seen before. With heaps
of original music to draw upon from her three
albums, Erin and her band completely captivated
the crowd.
"Her voice reminds me of an early Etta James - she can be raw at times, but she doen't get concerned. She sings a ballad as easy as a strong or heavy Blues rocker."
- Frank Van Englen, Blues Magazine, Netherlands."
"If you see Erin McCallum's name on a marquee near you, you should not hesitate to go in."
- John Valenteyn, host CIUT FM, 98.5, CD Reviewer for Maple Blues.
Attributes
In 2013, Erin was awarded "Honorable Mentions" for her lyrical writing on "Complicated Woman"
by the International Songwriting Competition. She is currently awaiting award results from the
American Songwriting Competition for her songwriting on "Complicated Woman" also.
In 2011, Erin recieved two Maple Blues Awards (Female Vocalist of the Year, Artist/group of the
Year) nominations.
The band was sponsored to participate in the 2011 International Blues Competition - the
largest Blues event of it's kind in the World. While at the IBC, the band was invited to perform as
one of only 10 bands in the World to represent the best of the Blues at the IBC International
Showcase. The band was one of only two Canadian acts to perform in the band catgory.
McCallum has performed at many large festivals/events such as the Beaches International Jazz
Festival (Toronto), Waterfront Blues, Porquis Blues Festival, and Maximum Blues de Carleton.
The band has a reputable track record, boasting an 87 percent re-book rate respecting all venues.
Members of the band are also proud supporters of The Blues Foundation.
To book the Erin McCallum band for interviews and press, contact Rico Ferrara at Blues For A Big Town. www.bluesforabigtown.com, or e-mail at ricoferrara@rogers.com.
Promotional
photographs are
available upon
request.
