biographical info
BIO
"The Halifax roots duo brings you to one of those farms where the tractor is rusted, the hopes are slim and the neighbours are all inexplicably talented." - Sara Elizabeth Taylor, BeatRoute Magazine, Calgary
'All Nations' was nominated for Group Recording of the Year at the 2011 East Coast Music Awards! The album was recorded live off the floor in Halifax at the All Nations Church and features many local maritime artists like Amelia Curran, Rose Cousins, Don Brownrigg and The Ukeladies. (listen to the entire album here: www.aaacres.com) The album's release was followed by 2 national tours, as well as many main stage performances at festivals like, Peterborough Folk Fest., Evolve Music Fest., Folly Fest., In the Dead of Winter, Sweetwater 905 Fest. (B.C.) and many more. Acres and Acres have been featured on CBC's Atlantic Airwaves, Definitely Not the Opera, Deep Roots, Connections and have been special guests on CBC's Main Street & CBC R3 in Vancouver. All Nations has charted all across Canada including CHRM (St. John's) where it climbed up to #3.
New album in April of 2012!!
BEST OF LISTS:
HeroHill - #8 Favourites - 2009 Local Release
TheFerociousCoast - #4 East Coast Release, Fall 2009
NXEW - The New Spin - Top Underground Canadiana of 2009
Fridge Buzz - #25, 2009 in Music
QUOTES:
"...a record that I can only describe as the Nova Scotia Trinity Sessions." - Tom Power, Deep Roots, CBC Radio 2
"They balance each thought with a playful stomp or a gentle sway, and countless enjoyable melodies." - Bryan Acker - www.herohill.com
lineup
Kris Pope Songwriter, Lapsteel, Harmonica,
David Scholten Songwriter, Singer, Acoustic guitar
Ian Sherwood Bass
Don Mackay Engineer
Steve Sherwood Videographer (see Youtube)
influences
Neil Young
Ben Harper
Gordon Lightfoot
Wilco
Daniel Lanois
David Suzuki