Straight up CANADIANA rock and roll that induces the urge to just giver. Young and old alike, flock to the sound generated by this intense 4-piece rock and roll machine. Wide dynamic song writing inspired by the most classic and influential modern rock bands of our time. Aggressive guitar rock, vocal driven hooks backed by solid drum & bass grooves that play an intricate role in the distinctive character of the band's sound.
Currently COLDSPOT is focusing on promoting their second full length album "like there was no tomorrow", officially released March 19th, 2005 at the Sidetrack Cafe. The project was recorded at Homestead Recorders, in Edmonton, with Barry Allen and was made possible by a substantial grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Most recently, Coldspot performed with Wide Mouth Mason at the annual NEVfest indie music festival, just one of several "indie fests" that the band assist in the planning and promotion of. They've shared the intimate unplugged stage on the NAIT campus with Winnipeg's, "The Watchmen". They've also performed with "The Headstones" at NAIT's outdoor festival "Ookfest".
Three singles from the debut album, "The Curve", were added to the play list of several radio stations with a strong presence in the Mid-West on 106.1 "the Goat" borderrock.com. Edmonton's best rock 100.3 "The Bear" has given the album solid support and continues to provide drive time spins whenever the band is promoting an event. They've appeared live on A-Channel's evening entertainment program, "WIRED". And in February 2002 they completed a BC/Alberta tour of the Rocky Mountains.
Prior to this an impressive list of initial goals were attained as a group. First, they released their debut record, July 12th 2001 at the Sidetrack Cafe in Edmonton to a very receptive audience. The week prior to that the band appeared live on A-Channel's "Big Breakfast", and 100.3 The Bear's "Red White & New" radio program featured an extensive interview and played several tracks from the album. Both the television & radio programs now frequently support the band.
The first disc is 13 tracks deep and entitled "the Curve". Recorded at Homestead Recorders by the band's own Floyd Cole and mixed & co-produced with Lane Allen. The legendary Barry Allen mastered the project, and his independent label, Homestead Records, has shown tremendous support.
Since their inception back in September 2000 COLDSPOT has performed an extensive list of venues, generally showcasing as the headliner. They've volunteered their services for a roof top benefit gig, where all proceeds went to the Kids With Cancer Foundation and the Edmonton Food Bank. And they continue to foster their mandate of promoting independent music in Canada.
