Welcome to the voting page of the Calgary Fresh Trax band competition! What you need to do is pretty simple: check out the bands that interest you by clicking on their names and listening to their 30 second song samples. If you want to hear more, click on "SEE & HEAR MORE" to read a full bio, look at band photos, and listen to a full song. There, you can "Click to vote!" for your FAVOURITE band. Only one vote will be allowed PER IP ADDRESS.
Just for voting, you and a guest will be automatically entered to win lift tickets, a two-night stay in some sweet accommodations, and the chance to see some great live music in the mountains of Banff. Also, you’ll receive a special 2-for-1 ticket to the 22nd Annual Calgary Snow Show taking place at the BMO Center in Stampede Park, November 6th & 7th. The Snow Show will provide the stage for the Six Finalists to duke it out and is home to Alberta’s largest Board, Ski, and Gear Swap. Visit www.calgarysnowshow.com for more information. A special thanks goes out to Calgary’s New Rock Alternative X92 FM for presenting this legendary opportunity.
SILO
Calgary, Alberta, Canada - SILO has been blowing the roof off of clubs and Canadian airways for the past three years. In the fall of 2007, SILO released their first self-titled EP. SILO's first single, 'Let Down', was selected to be part of the rock...
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Seraphic Sitter - Edmonton - Original Uke and drums
Seraphic Sitter
SeraphicSitter is an exciting original drum and Ukulele duo from Edmonton featuring Gord Graber on drums and Brett Miles on Ukulele.
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The Asthma Attack - Calgary - Hardcore/Punk
The Asthma Attack
No agenda, no egos, just 5 guys making sincere music and having a great time playing shows...
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Samara Von Rad - Edmonton - Folk Rock
Samara Von Rad
Samara Von Rad is an emerging singer/ songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. With her folk/ rock stylings and comedic between song banter she has captivated many a room, and is now making her venture to the studio to create the take home version...
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Fire Coulee Bandits - Drumheller - Folk Rock with a Celtic kick in the ass
Fire Coulee Bandits
Based in the heart of Albertas Badlands the Fire Coulee Bandits have added a unique celtic kick in the ass to Albertas folk music scene. Sit down, stay a while.
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Tatum Williams - Edmonton - Country
Tatum Williams
I'm a 21 year old country singer/songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. I grew up in the small town of Edson, Alberta before moving to the city to follow my dreams of making music. In the past I have had the great fortune to open up for Canadian Country...
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F and M - Edmonton - Adult Contemporary
F and M
It's a shame that 'adult listening' has been poisoned as a category by being used up on crappy and dull music, because there is a generation of excellent artists out there who emerged from their 20s more interested in making music than ever...
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The MG42s - Calgary - Rock/Funk/Rockabilly/Hard Rock
The MG42s
Brothers Kenny (Lead Vocals/Guitar) and Tristan Vigar (Bass Guitar/Vocals) have spent many years feeding each others musical creativity and Lucky beer supply in a handful of bands. Kenny Vigar happily took the reigns with The MG42s infusing...
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Sister Gray - Edmonton - Alternative Rock
Sister Gray
One slightly crazed, neurotic female musician surging with angst and inspiration is often enough for a band to have material for decades. Sister Gray has two such women…and they are sisters, for better or worse. Jenesse and Brittany Graling...
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Phlox Field - Calgary - Alternative/Indie/Rock
Phlox Field
Hey guys and girls! This is Phlox Field, a new alternative indie rock band from Calgary Alberta. The band was formed in the summer of 2010 by the four members: Dizzle, Trump Card, Mullenator, and Burger. Influenced by bands like Rise Against...
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Dwayne
Have you heard? 'Heard what?' you say? Well about Dwayne of course! I know right about now you're saying to yourself; 'Self, Dwayne who?' All the powers have aligned to create a new being who will be known from this point on as DWAYNE...
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Locution Revolution - Edmonton - Rap
Locution Revolution
Locution: a type of/or style of speech... Revolution: a drastic or dramatic overthrowing or change. Coming together in 2007, these showmen can be mistaken for superheroes, or cowboys, and also played with by many as action figures...
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Wacousta - Edmonton - Rock/Folk/Other
Wacousta
Wacousta has been playing and recording music collectively for the last 20 years. They have comprised many different bands, including Litterbug, Sea Chords and The Bitumont Players, and have opened for such bands as Jad Fair, Elevator...
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Se7enSided - Edmonton - Rock
Se7enSided
Since the release of their full-length debut album 'The Silver Lining', Se7enSided has taken many strides in their pursuit to gain more exposure in the Canadian music scene. Driven, Powerful and Passion infused rock music has written the...
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Crystal Kid - Calgary - Rock
Crystal Kid
The band’s poignant lyrics and structured rhythm create an urban rock sound with heavy pop overtones, inspired by the likes of Oasis, The Killers and U2...
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Cranial Collide - Calgary - Progressive Alternative
Cranial Collide
Cranial Collide is a 4-piece progressive metal/alternative band that tries to incorporate a psychedelic element into its craft through the use of odd times, polyrhythms, and unique song structures...
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Scantily Clad & The Well Dressed Men - Edmonton - Funk/Rock
Scantily Clad & The Well Dressed Men
Scantily Clad & The Well Dressed Men(SC&TWDM) are a progressive funk/rock group based out of Edmonton Alberta. All members of the band attended Grant MacEwan University majoring in music performance. SC&TWDM...
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Stoning Mary - Calgary - Rock
Stoning Mary
Since 2007, Stoning Mary has been developing their music with style and distinction. Drawing from a wide range of musical influences, they represent a new sound, free of classification in any one genre. The group, from Calgary AB...
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Johanna Sillanpaa - Calgary - Soul Jazz/R&B
Johanna Sillanpaa
It may be rare to hear of talent who can write and perform in the tradition of the best contemporary musicians, but Johanna Sillanpaa is one of those rare gifted singer / songwriters. Her voice and stage presence command your attention. Johanna's...
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Hollywood Assassyn - Edmonton - Rock
Hollywood Assassyn
Hollywood Assassyn is 4 guys from the northern region of the continent who took it upon themselves to crash into the world of spurious hype and decadent artifice, which now appear to represent today's ideas of glamour and success, and steal 15...
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Igneous Audio - Calgary - Alternative/Heavy Funk Rock
Igneous Audio
We are a Calgary based indie rock band formed in winter of 2008. We are all dedicated musicians with talent in our instrument of choice, and many years of experience playing and gigging. We have played many shows in Calgary...
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The Kronic Groove Band - Calgary - Funk/Jazz/Fusion
The Kronic Groove Band
Hailing from Calgary, offering a hybrid brand of funk, pop and acid jazz, The Kronic Groove Band is all about 'energy' on stage and in the studio. With their unique sound, the 'KGB' (as they are affectionately called) serves up and dishes out tunes that will...
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The Shakedowns - Spruce Grove - Blues Indie Rock
The Shakedowns
The Shakedowns, a high energy rock quartet, have been taking the Alberta Music scene by storm. Playing over 50 shows last year alone, they have no plans of slowing down. This year will see the release of their first album, 'Good Morning Josh...We're...
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Chasing Jones - Edmonton - Pop-Rock
Chasing Jones
Chasing Jones, a five piece pop rock band, has defined themselves with high energy performances, catchy lyrics and steady grooves. The first pieces of the group came together in 2007 with brothers Nick and Adam DiLullo collaborating for the first...
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Ghost Cousin - Edmonton - Indie/Pop/Ambient
Ghost Cousin
Steely-eyed and sharp-witted, this self-proclaimed 'impressionist pop ensemble' inspires its audiences with a lush sound steeped in a uniquely Edmontonian aesthetic!
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Shred Kelly - Fernie - Stoke Folk
Shred Kelly
Shred Kelly is a formulation of friends and foot stompin' good times born in Kootenays of British Columbia. Hailing from Fernie, BC the group has been writing a plethora of original songs that get the room moving. With a passion for snow, and a hatred...
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Freshman Years - Edmonton - Pop/Punk
Freshman Years
Freshman Years is a pop punk band hailing from Edmonton Alberta. Composed of James Frost on guitar and vocals, Matt Ross on bass and vocals, and Craig Pietrzykowski on drums, the three members combine a wide range of influences to...
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Desert Bar - Edmonton - rawk n
Desert Bar
More evidence that all good things come in three’s …
Led by electric and enigmatic frontman Kevin 'Jasper' Brereton (vocals, guitar) with Andy 'the Animal' Plamondon (drums) and Greg 'Private' Part (bass) … Desert Bar is a triple-shot of rock n’...
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Kill Your Radio - Canmore - Rock
Kill Your Radio
Kill Your Radio is an original act from Canmore, Alberta that brings a strong Rock pallet to the table while combining elements of Blues, Jazz, and Experimental/Funk. The group was founded in 2009 and consists of four members; Guy Pettigrew on vocals...
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Souls in Rhythm - Calgary - Funk/Soul
Souls in Rhythm
'Smooth, soulful grooves, melody lines that stay in your head, and polished vocals are the stock and trade of Calgary's Souls in Rhythm' - Canadian Musician Magazine...
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David Shepherd - Edmonton - Pop/Rock
David Shepherd
David Shepherd loves good songs. 'Style is irrelevant,' says Shepherd, 'If there's a smart lyric and a good hook - a melody you can hang your hat on - then it's a good song.' And in the 23 years since David starting writing, some might argue he's...
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Next Day Heroes - Calgary - Rock/Alternative
Next Day Heroes
It all began in the deep depths of Josh's, better yet Garths (Josh's crazy dad) basement, where Mike and Josh started muckin around with their wicked riffs and boomin beats. We first recruited James, quickly realizing that he is a far better...
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Colour In Conflict - Edmonton - Pop Punk / Alt Rock
Colour In Conflict
Armed with an impressive catalogue of original material that ranges from upbeat pop-punk to driven grunge rock and intricate acoustic alternative, Colour in Conflict's sound is entirely unique. The group consists of drummer Kevin Cutting, vocalist...
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Nobody Likes Dwight - Edmonton - Rock
Nobody Likes Dwight
Nobody Likes Dwight, is a three piece, grudgingly self categorized, hard rock band based out of Edmonton, Alberta. With over sixty-five years of experience, NLD boasts influences ranging from rock and punk to jazz, country and the blues. This results...
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Radioflyer - Edmonton - Rock
Radioflyer
Radioflyer, a four member Alternative rock band from Edmonton Alberta, started in 2007 with Vocalist and Guitarist Shane Isley and Bassist Makenna Hurst under the original name of Level Nation. The band instantly clicked and began writing music...
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Matt Blais - Calgary - Rock/Alternative
Matt Blais
Over the past two years, Matt Blais has made a serious charge into the Canadian music scene. In 2008, competing against hundreds of Canadian bands, Matt was selected as the winner of the monumental Big Rock Star Talent Grant (in which he...
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Future Craft - Calgary - Alt Rock
Future Craft
If Alt Rock is a language, then Future Craft is the say what you mean. Born in north east Calgary where the nights are always young and the days get old fast, Future Craft wasn’t sure what it wanted to be when it grew up. It’s progenitors each had...
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Rockets And Dinosaurs - Calgary - Rock/Pop/Punk
Rockets And Dinosaurs
Rockets And Dinosaurs, just like many other bands, rose from the ashes of failing high school bands. The difference now... we arnt out for that next big record deal... We just want to show you what we are made of, and let you experience the best rock...
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