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Prairie Oyster - Main Series - Saturday Sept. 26, 20009

You don't know what you've got 'til its gone. Those words from another Canadian musical great certainly ring true for the fans of Prairie Oyster who were eager for a new album from their honky-tonk heroes. Thing is the band never went away, but the gap between their records has shown how invaluable their contribution to Canadian roots music has been.

Now, the wait is over. Prairie Oyster is back and their new album, One Kiss, finds them at the very peak of their form. With more than 30 years under their well-worn belt, the band has amassed twelve new songs that is arguably their best work of their illustrious career.

Their eighth record (and OpenRoad debut), One Kiss, is the sound of life-long friends getting together to make music for all the right reasons. Its relaxed, intimate and as comfortable as your favourite woolen sweater mirroring the creative environment established by the group. This is the first fully self-produced Prairie Oyster album and they clearly thrived on this challenge.

Joining the core Prairie Oyster lineup of Keith, Russell, Joan, John P. Allen (fiddle) and Dennis Delorme (pedal steel) were drummer John Adames, Frank Barth (trombone) and Chris Whiteley (trumpet) and special guests including Don Reed (fiddle) and Jacksouls Haydain Neale (guest vocal on High Water).

One Kiss is an artistic triumph that wraps up the manifold strengths of Prairie Oyster into one irresistibly charming package. The band covers more bases than baseball, incorporating traditional country, western swing, folk, bluegrass, rock n roll, blues, Tex-Mex, and gospel flavours with a graceful ease.

The pigeonhole-proofed Prairie Oyster has never been swayed by prevailing musical trends and their never-wavering musical integrity helps account for both their longevity and the deep affection with which they are viewed by roots music lovers across Canada and beyond.

Tracks

Sample Prairie Oyster Tracks are available at their myspace site.

Reviews

"One Kiss is a refreshing reminder of what experience, taste, respect for tradition and genuine musical camaraderie can bring to a recording."
- The Toronto Star

"There is no question that One Kiss is a fine and welcome return for Prairie Oyster, a true Canadian country music gem."
- Here Magazine

"...prime bits of classic country, bluegrass, western swing, rockabilly, folk and gospel."
- The Charlottetown Guardian

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