Listen in all this week at 3:40 as Jay features Wallaceburg’s own, CreekStreet on the XS Local Spotlight!
CHECK OUT CREEK STREET THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM DURING THIS YEAR’S FIRST 4TH FRIDAY CULTURE CRAWL IN WALLACEBURG! STAGE SET UP ON JAMES STREET, IN DOWNTOWN WALLACEBURG!
Formerly known as CreekStreet Sessions and ForClosure, Wallaceburg’s Craig James Laur, Adam Routley, Kurtis Dickson, and Travis Laur have come together to form a new sound by the name of CreekStreet. Craig James Laur has recently done some solo work that his really solidified himself as one of the top young up and coming artists – locally and possibly across Ontario. Craig has come together with some former band mates and local musicians to form a new, complete sound, known as CreekStreet.
Creativity, touching lyrics and the ability to reach any audience; young and old alike – it’s a task CreekStreet takes very seriously.
This group has learned and matured musically over the years and may have really found their niche. Craig Laur, alongside his brother Travis have graced the 99.1 studios on several occasions – impressing each and every time, definitely seem to influence and push one another to grow as musicians. Add local mastermind Kurtis Dickson to the mix, the talents of Adam Routley on keys and piano, and it seems like CreekStreet may have stepped upon something special.
“We end up singing along to every tune they play in studio,” said Jay Smith, Music Director at 99.1 CKXS. “C-P records the boys, lays down a simple track. Just acoustic guitar and vocals. And every time, we’re singing along the first or second time it hits the air. It’s REAL music. Impressive isn’t even the word.”
CreekStreet has garnered great accolades from anyone willing to listen, whether here at home in the confines of Chatham-Kent, or now in the big smoke of T.O. where they quickly snagged a weekly gig inside one of the country’s musical hotspots. No easy task. Yet it’s no surprise.
“These dudes seems to have been born to play music,” according to Chris Prince at 99.1. “I look forward to every track. I expect HUGE things from them.”
“Canada may eventually find their own Jack Johnson with Laur’s vocals. He’s our Rob Thomas. They’re our Matchbox 20. I can’t see anyone NOT appreciating this music” added Smith.
Laur and CreekStreet are attacking the social media scene, vying to create an active YouTube account and following. The more we help introduce the world to this amazing local talent, the more likely the world is to respond. You can help Laur’s cause by checking out any of his recent YouTube videos below, subscribing to his YouTube channel, selecting his videos as your favourites and sharing them on your own social media sites.
You can check out CreekStreet on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/CreekStreetmusic
OR on Reverbnation at: http://www.reverbnation.com/CreekStreetmusic
OR on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/CreekStreet/app_2405167945
