Mark
Davis:
background vocals
Gavin Dunn:
bass guitar
Christine Hanson: cello
Robin Hunter: lap steel & slide
guitar
Shuyler Jansen: pianorgan
Shantel Koenig: bass guitar
Luann Kuwalek :vocals
Gary Koliger: acoustic & pedal
steel guitar
Everett LaRoi: vocals & guitars
Tony Michael: fiddle & mandolin
Tanyss Nixi: vocals
Ron Samsom: drums & percussion
Jerry Woolsey :background vocals
Mike Yuzwenko: Hammond organ
"A
beautiful solo effort by the former front man of Idyl Tea."
Sandra Sperounes , The Edmonton Journal
"This
is a real gem...if there is any justice in the world,
it won't remain an undiscovered one."
Steven
Sandor, VUE WEEKLY
4
out of 5 "If
your favorite record store doesn't carry this one, raze it to
the ground. Or at least get them to bring it in for you."
Fish
Griwkowsky, The Edmonton Sun
In
the year 2001 Everett composed his first film music for a documentary
picture titled "Red Run". The soundtrack features Everett
LaRoi (on guitar) along with Ron Samsom (on djembé, tabla,
and various other percussion), Christine Hanson (on cello), and
Cam Neufeld (on violin).
To
download a sample from the original soundtrack
score as an mp3 file, click on a link below:
1) Red Run: Percy's
Theme
Featuring Everett LaRoi on guitars and
Ron Samsom (on djembé, tabla, and various other percussion).
2) Red Run: Going Home: Featuring
Everett LaRoi on guitars, Ron Samsom (on djembé, tabla,
and various other percussion), Christine Hanson (on cello), and
Cam Neufeld (on violin)
Red Run is
available from
The National Film Board
ID NO. 143C9101018
Red
Run
In
1913, a railway blast sent hundreds of tons of rock cascading
into the Fraser River, blocking the path of thousands of returning
salmon. The Fraser Valley Aboriginal people rallied for days to
save their fish, carrying them one at a time over the fallen rock.
Red Run recalls this dramatic tale and reveals its impact today.
Shimmering salmon still battle the Fraser's currents every summer.
And the "River People" balance on the treacherous cliffs,
waiting to scoop them from the river with traditional dip and
gill nets.
Director Murray Jurak, from the region's Lower Nicola Band, follows
members of three Siska families to the river's edge. To provide
for her family, Alice follows the time-honoured fishing methods
traditionally practiced by men. Percy and Fred pass on their skills
and respect for the turbulent river to their two young sons. Set
in the BC Interior, Red Run captures an event as spectacular as
it is dangerous.
Red Run was nominated for an Alberta Motion Picture Industries
Association (AMPIA) award for best documentary under 30 minutes.
Original
music recordings produced and engineered by Everett LaRoi.
Transfers, syncs and final mix by John Blerot at Wolf Willow Sound.
Henry Engel:
bass guitar & vocals
Everett LaRoi: vocals & guitars
Ian Martin: guitars
Craig Metcalfe: drums & percussion
Marek Forysinski: Hammond Organ
"With
their latest self-produced 5-song CD Funny Feelin', Idyl Tea
have crafted a pop gem that combines elements of grunge, country,
folk and straight ahead rock--it's busker rock with distortion
and wah!"
-Canadian
Musician
Release
Date: May 16, 1994
Distributor: Cargo Distribution
Producer:
Everett LaRoi
Mastering: Dave
Mockford
Recording Studio: The
Works, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Mastering Studio: Monster
Tracks, Calgary, AB, Canada
"This
is a band of humour and humility...but Idyl Tea is rough around
the edges, perhaps deliberately. The band originally carved
itself out as an alternative band and still likes to hone it's
sound in the basement."
-The
Ottawa Citizen
"Pop songs that sound
fresh and unpretentious. A promising band."
-The
Tribune (Cambellton, New Brunswick)
Release
Date: 1990
Distributor: A&M Records
Producer:
Dean McElwain & Idyl Tea
Recording Studio: The
Works, Edmonton, AB, Canada
"Idyl
Tea has a penchant for golden drones and cascading harmonies...
The band is as polished as the countertops of the bars where
it has undoubtedly honed it's skills." -The
Globe
& Mail
"A
great debut that doesn't stand a chance for it's quirky coziness."
-The
Brandon Sun
Idyl
Tea / How
I See This Table
1.
Awfully
Nice Eyes
2.
Not
Without Her
3.
Eyes
Down
4.
Seems
No Matter
5.
In
The Blue
Featuring:
Henry Engel:
bass guitar & vocals
Everett LaRoi: vocals & guitars
Craig Metcalfe: drums & percussion
Ian Woodman: cello
"[Idyl
Tea] could well be the best new Canadian Band..."
-NOW
Magazine (Toronto)
"Awfully
Nice Eyes is an extremely catchy pop song. It's got tambourines.
It's got audible lyrics. It's got pizzazz.Whoever produced this
...didn't pasteurize the fun out of it either. The production
on Awfully Nice Eyes is good; but not too good."
-DISCORDER
(Vancouver)
Release
Date: October 26, 1986
Distributors: Midnite Records NYC/
Zulu Records/ Bonaparte
Producer:
Dean McElwain & Idyl Tea
Engineers: Dean
McElwain & Rick Erickson
Recording Studio: Powerzone
& Damon Soundtrek Studios, Edmonton, AB
