FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brad Trew
Cyclone Records
PO Box 71550
Aurora, ON L4G 6S9
Phone: 416.738.5022
btrew@cyclonerecords.ca
www.cyclonerecords.ca
Holly Woods (formerly of 80's Rock Band Toronto) Set to Release
a "New" Album
Toronto, ON - April 14, 2007 -- Cyclone Records has strayed
from its normally metal roots to offer a real classic Canadian rock
gem. If only it were as easy as that sounds. This is a story that
isn't without its twists, turns, disappointments and challenges.
To begin, the 80's rock band Toronto released 4 Gold and Platinum
albums in the late 70's/early 80's that sold 660,000 units in Canada
and resulted in seven Top 40 hits in Canada and the US. It was, in
a nutshell, a Canadian success story.
Then things changed. In 1985, Toronto's label, Solid Gold Records,
went into receivership which forced the band into splitting up. Not
only were band members scattered around the country in the midst of
a tour, but 30,000 copies of their latest album, Assault and Flattery,
were immediately pulled from the shelves.
Two of the members, Holly Woods and Scott Kreyer, regrouped and continued
on to a studio in Atlanta to record new tracks with famed producer
Sonny Limbo. The album was shopped around but labels shied away fearing
repercussions from Solid Gold. With the unexpected death of Sonny
a few years later, any hope of finding a home for the recordings died
with him. It would have appeared that fate was against them and the
material would never see the light of day. The tapes were shelved
for over twenty years in a climate controlled warehouse.
Today, twenty-one years later, these "lost masters” have
been resurrected and with it, the most powerful recorded performance
of Holly Woods' career. Featuring eight soulful and hard rocking hits,
and the undeniable signature vocals of Holly Woods, the album is sure
to satisfy any fans of Holly Woods and Toronto.
In a recent interview Holly says: "I appreciate the Toronto experience
we had, but Scott and I have been writing partners and friends long
before there was Toronto so we moved on into our own songwriting/production
team effort without a ripple. This CD represents the roots and sound
of our songwriting for over 20 years. The songs we write are still
in the same groove as the way we wrote them back then.... rock, R&B
and blues in every note, with no expiration date included!!"
Set to be released in spring 2007, "Live It Up!" will again
put Holly Woods back in the forefront of great Canadian rock.
Digital tracks or hard copy CDs are available for review upon request.
Interviews can be arranged based on availability.
1. Live It Up!
2. Only for the Moment
3. Until We Change
4. Win
5. Hold On
6. Where Are We Now
7. The Fall
8. Shimmy Shake
About Holly Woods:
With a voice that is as sultry as it is powerful, Holly Woods captivates
with her passion.... soft or strong. As the former lead singer of
Toronto, Holly delivers with an experience that only comes from years
of doing it right. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Anne "Holly"
Woods moved from San Francisco to Toronto in the mid 70's after fronting
Sass, and then Gambler. She was introduced to Brian Allen in 1977,
and with the addition of Scott Kreyer, Nick Costello, Jimmy Fox and
Sheron Alton, "Toronto" was formed...one of the most energetic
live hard rock acts on the Canadian circuit. Holly is best known (so
far) for her vocal work for the song "Your Daddy Don't Know"
which reached Top 10 in Canada.
Please contact us using the information below for any additional information
or to advise of any upcoming media coverage pertaining to this release.
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For information: www.cyclonerecords.ca
or
Contact: btrew@cyclonerecords.ca
Phone: 416.738.5022
