biographical info
Ladies and Gents, this group of unruly characters will spin yer marbles,
Cause yer feet to tap, and provide a warm fuzzy feeling all over;
sonically described as “Northern” Americana, these Tweeters are very
thrustable. These boys (Matt Blackie, Mark Wilson and Kevin Robinson),
Led by the cutting intensity of Diana Catherine, are a family of
travelin’, misfit, musical gypsies who always bring a party to town. “We
try to make music people can have a good time to” Says Diana “ I love
it when I can relate to a song and I hope people feel they can relate to
mine.” What they create together inspires a journey that's both
soul-stirring and exhilarating. Accompanied by confident vocals,
splashes of harmonica, tight rhythm and tasty guitar, the Tweeters
provide you a countrified jaunt. These are fetching songs evoking the
spirit of the heartland.
Diana paired with her boys in late 2008. They have played many live
shows including various summer festivals such as Arts Wells, Music on
the Mountain, Come Together and the Mariposa after party. They have had
successful tours across Canada and the southern United States, Including
a Canadian Showcase in Nashville, TN where Diana and Matt accompanied
the great Colin Linden and Linda McRae, Cindy Doire, Andrea Ramolo and
Ory Noman to (name a few) for a great night of music at 3rd and
Lindsley. “We are very much a travelin’ band, we love to tour and meet
new people. It’s my favorite part of being a musician, the ability to
meet so many great people all over the continent and one day the world”
explains Diana. But in between travels they continue to grow their fan
base in the place they call home, Toronto.
In their most recent venture Diana and the Tweeters traveled down to
Sarasota, Florida to record their new album, The Spirit Ranch Sessions,
with Bud Snyder, studio experienced engineer/ producer who has worked
with such legendary greats as Tom Dowd. Producer/Engineer Credits
Include The Allman Brothers, Greg Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes,
Gov’t Mule, Jeff Buckley, Derek Trucks and the list goes on.
This album takes you through a barrage of rock, blues, country and soul.
You can't quite put your finger on their sound but it feels familiar.
These are stories about people you've known and experiences we've all
had.
Recently featured on CBC's Fresh Air with Mark Rheaume in 2009 and
chosen as one of Marks TOP 8 Ontario Bands of 2009. We were Editor’s
Pick of 2010 in RivetingRiffs.com, calling us a band "we feel will make a
big splash on the music scene" in 2010. World Vision Canada has dubbed
us Official Artist Ambassadors joining such acts as Jann Arden, The
Barenaked Ladies, Tom Cochran and Barney Bentall. Also, the band was
selected to showcase their talents this year at CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK.
What are we saying for 2010, we're bringing the album to you in a nation
wide tour. Are you feelin' Thrusty?
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/dianassound#ixzz0zu0K09Qk
influences
Tom Petty
Johnny Cash
Neil Young