The Canyon Riders is a hard-hitting rock band from Vancouver, BC, Canada. These gentlemen provide a sound that brings the rich traditions of country, blues, and rock and roll music together in sonic harmony, giving a new take to a familiar sound. Bound by a tight, heart-pounding rhythm section, the Canyon Riders often showcase duelling guitar improvisation, reminiscent of Southern rock. All highlighted with gritty and passionate vocals influenced by classic blues singers and honky tonkers.
Name:
Canyon Riders
Genre:
We tend to walk the fine line between Blues Rock and Country Rock
Founded:
2021
# of Albums:
1
Latest Album:
The Canyon Riders (Self-titled debut album)
Latest Single:
We released a live cover of For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield, recorded off the back of a flat-deck truck at Smugglers Trail in Langley. No new original stuff since our album release, but we have some new material in the works!
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Pete: Elvis Presley
Lenny: Eagles
Brett: Eric Singer
Dan: Weezer
Favourite musician now:
Pete: Jerry Garcia
Lenny: Tom Petty
Brett: Shinedown
Dan: Title Fight
Guilty pleasure song:
Pete: Trap God Intro – Gucci Mane
Lenny: Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
Brett: Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne
Dan: Anything by Wesley Willis
Live Show Rituals:
Pete: Vocal warm-up, joint, cigarette, caffeine + screaming in the mirror
Lenny: 4 Jack and Diet Cokes
Brett: Fist bump the guys to get the blood pumping
Dan: Beer and a smoke + Lucky chain and pendant
Favourite local musician?
Our pals from Buddy and the Scarecrow and Cache Creek
EP or LP?
EP for sure, the more the merrier
Early bird or night owl?
I think both, hahah—we don’t sleep that much
Road or studio?
We love the studio, but NOTHING beats the road
Any shows or albums coming up?
Show: Huge show in Vancouver on April 25th with Day of the Dog! Full details coming soon, but it’s going to be a wild night.
Album: We’re hard at work on our second album, but no release date yet.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Not exactly a restaurant, but we have to show love to The Cat and Fiddle Pub in Poco—best spot in town, hands down.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
In Vancouver, probably Granville St.—it’s got so many iconic venues, and it’s always a party!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Settlers Park in Port Coquitlam. When we were starting out, we’d steal power from the washrooms and hold some pretty sweet concerts there. We’d usually play until the cops came!!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Roxy Vancouver!!! Best place in town, and they treat us really good every time we play there!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Long & McQuade Poco—they always pull through when we need them, and our brother Charles has been hooking us up with the best sound gear for years!
