Mick Box

With the release of her brand new album "Not Guilty" in the Fall of 2008, Kathy Taler has become the Bad girl on the Canadian Independent music scene. The raspy voiced Rock ‘n Roll singer, who now resides in Toronto has spent four years playing New York City’s best and raunchiest coffee bars and Clubs. Upon first moving in on the American music scene, she performed on various recording projects as a backup vocalist before releasing her first original EP "I Never Bled", which she co-produced. Her unmistakable vocals on the track resulted in the song being picked by Lulu Records for their compilation album called "Women in Williamsburg", which ended up hitting the stores with National Distribution in the United States.


Her travels have inspired a gritty punk rock attitude that shows itself clearly in the music and also in her live performance style. Always one for onstage theatrics and visuals, her shows seem to be on the verge of crashing and bursting into flames but she manages to hold on for dear life and walk away smiling like a bloodied prize fighter who just KO’d the opponent in the 1st round. Audiences are often shocked, and always surprised, but never seem to be able to look away out of fear that they may miss some of the excitement. She is kind of like 105 pounds of “kick your ass…” Not someone whose purse you would want to snatch. And that’s just the theatrics part. The music speaks for itself, and on its own certain terms.

Since relocating to Toronto, Kathy has appeared on CHRY 105.5 and CKRG 89.9, KJAG FM and Bite TV to name a few. Taler’s music might just be the wake up call that the Canadian Music Industry needs right now. With song titles like "Life Stinks" and "Angel of Death" expect to be surprised.

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Dawson Reigns

Carparelli Guitars is excited to bring Dawson Reigns into our family. This talented Kitchener born - Cambridge raised Dawson Reigns is the latest product of a creative fusion between rock influences and new country! Although Dawson has been singing and performing most of his life, he began his professional music career six years ago working the indie circuit in local bars and festivals across Ontario.

During this time, Dawson was also performing, recording and developing strong relationships in the music industry in Nashville. Taking advantage of every possible opportunity to perform, honing his skills as a vocalist, entertainer and songwriter, his hard work and dedication have begun to pay off on both sides of the border.

Dawson now spends equal time at his residence in Cambridge and in Nashville. We are humbled to have Dawson as our newest Endorsee and see the brightest of futures for him.

"Carparelli Guitars is not only excited to announce our latest endorsement with rising star Dawson Reigns but we are equally enthused with our rising presence in the Canadian Country Music scene. Dawson's amazing talents and musical excellence again allows us to support a truly gifted musician. The country music scene has never been hotter and we're proud to have our guitars in such talented hands." - Mike Carparelli

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Val Halla

Growing up in the middle of Canada, in a city kindly named Regina (rhymes with fun), Val began writing songs at age 5. She left the prairies to pursue music seriously at 17, and moved alone to the "big city" of Vancouver, British Columbia. Over the years Val has played hundreds of shows, both solo, and with various bands including North of Dewdney, Crucial Taunt, KJB Agents, and of course her own creation, Val Halla. She has also been a guest on various TV and Radio programs, performing live solo acoustic renditions of her music.

Now 24, Val splits her time between Regina, Vancouver, and Nashville, honing her skills as a guitar player, songwriter, and performer.

She has sacrificed being with friends and family, to simply get a shot at having her music heard by others, and connecting with fans and strangers alike.

Marshall Dane

 From the beginning music has been both inspiration and salvation for Marshall Dane.  Born in small-town Southern Ontario, he was raised by a preacher father and god-fearing mother, amidst a musical setting of Sunday family jamborees.  He might have been listening to Kenny Rogers and Johnny Cash, but when Marshall went out at age 15 and solicited his first resident house gig, it was his own true blend of rootsy rock music that won over the crowd.

A few years later and Marshall found himself settled but still searching in a “cozy-by-most” government job – so he said good-bye and turned to find sanctity in writing, recording, and gigging full time. Settling a few hours from home, Marshall started making his mark as an acoustic singer-songwriter in Toronto.  Nightly shows in music clubs became a way of life and although the highs of being an independent artist came as frequent as the lows, the music didn’t quit burning.

In 2003 Marshall released the first of two albums, the self-produced “35 Dollars & Cheesecake” and then “Weapons of the Future”(2007), produced by Brian Allen (Former A&R Attic Records / Heart; Producer: Haywire; Lee Aaron).  As word caught on of this electric and exciting new vocalist, Marshall started earning radio play and commercial work.  He built ongoing demand for over 300 shows annually as a solo act as well as leading his seven piece band.  And then, in 2008, the relentless pursuit of grandeur won him the acclaimed “Best Live Electric Band” at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.

This rising story of break out success is the perfect recipe for a country song – and that’s exactly what it’s become.  Marshall’s recent segue to country roots music is a clear cut revival of where he’s come from and evidence of his devout journey up to this point.  Now frequently traveling to Nashville, Marshall is gaining the respect of the Music Row songwriters and collaborating on a collection of hits for his highly anticipated new album.

This level of success has been a long time coming – but as he’ll tell you, Marshall Dane is again, only beginning.

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Oliver Piggot

He is all at once a powerful singer, timeless songwriter and magnetic, explosive performer. Standing 6 foot 2 inches with a crop of outrageously wild hair, Oliver´s presence commands your attention. What most people recognize instantly is the kid´s astounding lyrical abilities. As one admirer from Los Angeles explained, ´´It´s almost as if Oliver has spent his young life on a train and seen the world in all its joy, pain, benevolence, cruelty and social injustice.´´ The tunes, too, speak of a world-weary soul, resulting in a wonderful melodic mix of blues, country, folk and rock ´n´ roll. After the passing of his father, a blues harmonica player, Oliver picked up the instrument. He was twelve.

He began to perform in bars along the Algarve in Portugal. Returning to Toronto, Canada, Oliver gathered a passionate legion of fans with his band ´´Laughing Sam´s Dice´´, playing such legendary clubs as The El Mocambo and The Opera House. His following grew ever stronger. Now based in the UK and Canada, a 2008 Canadian Idol finalist (along with his brother Sebastian) and a ubiquitous presence in clubs across both countries, the rest of the world is about to discover what his many admirers already know. In the words of one devoted Pigott concertgoer, ´´Oliver picks up that guitar and steps up to the microphone like he´s coming home. I´ve seen him so many times because he´s twenty feet tall onstage and I can´t look away.´

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Jackson Deerfield

Jackson Deerfield lives in Nashville, Tn...This seasoned professional has played in a variety of different venues.He began at six years old and his first encounter with music was with the drums and upright bass in school. Jackson picked up quickly, moving from bass to learning guitar He learned songs the hard way, by playing along with recordings of various artists over and over until he got it down and could play it on his own! Jackson played in a rock band at age 13 along with along with his band mates who all were over 18 years old! the group was named " The Smoke Factory in Cortland, N.Y. He played for several years with them, and then became the bassist for an older family members country band. From there, Jackson went to performing as a Single Act! He became what was know in his local area A One Man Band. Jackson went to a recording studio in Binghamton, N.Y. and actually recorded all the background music and harmonies to his show! Jackson sang live vocals and played Bass live! Keep in mind, this was the early eighties so this kind of thing was unheard of! Jackson became very popular as a one man act and actually played the same bars and clubs that some of the local bands were playing, only for much less! It was while playing at one of these gig's that a band from a neighboring city in ( Binghamton N.Y.) asked Jackson to play bass for them, and this is where Jackson's long road career began! They traveled the Mid-West extensively for over a year, Then the group decided to go home, but Jackson was not ready to give it up! Jackson then gathered some musicians from different area's to start his own road band and worked through several agent's throughout the Midwest and the South. Jackson and his band traveled extensively for over 3 years. They played as the opening act for several National Acts such as, Box Car Willie - The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and State fairs with Alabama!

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TRACENINE

Adrian C. Blaney, Dennis Napper & Matt Rahn
"The choice couldn't have been easier" said Matt Rahn

"In essence, we feel that this will contribute to our signature sound and look," said T9 bassist Dennis Napper.
Their intense passion for life and music provides a solid foundation for their distinct heavy-hitting rock sound and their incredibly tight and powerful delivery has earned them the right to play with reputable names like Matthew Good, The Salads, Meredith Brooks, Bif Naked, Social Code, Not By Choice, Out of Your Mouth, Nazareth, The Mudmen, Helix and The Killer Dwarfs. 

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