IAN THORNLEY IN CONCERT:
Rocker Ian Thornley brings an electrifying blend of prog-worthy musicianship and touching folk songwriting to the stage every time he performs. Thornley made a name for himself with Canadian post-grunge quintet Big Wreck, and he brings the same soulful vocals and lightning fast licks to his solo project. At his virtuosic live performances the endlessly talented songwriter and performer fires on all cylinders, reinventing favorites like “Ghosts”, “Blown Wide Open”, and “You Caught My Eye” with extended solos that leave fans stunned. With a talented rhythm section adding serious oomph at every turn, Thornley and company keep the energy high and always get ticket buyers moving to the groove. Fans looking for an excuse to rock out shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to witness Ian Thornley’s thunderous sound in concert.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Toronto native Ian Thornley honed his chops at Boston’s Berklee College of Music—the most renowned jazz and contemporary music program in the world. He formed Big Wreck in 1993 with some of his fellow classmates, and after they finished school he talked the group into relocating to Canada. They struck a deal with Atlantic Records and released their 1997 debut album In Memory Of…, scoring a major hit in Canada with the rock radio staple “Under the Lighthouse". Following a stint on tour opening for Dream Theater and the release of 2001’s The Pleasure and the Greed, Big Wreck decided to split up. Thornley resurfaced in 2004 with his debut solo album Come Again, which showed off the same guitar prowess and solid songwriting that had earned Big Wreck such a loyal following. He reunited with bassist Brian Doherty in 2010, and two years later Big Wreck came back in a big way with the album Albatross. Whether he’s playing solo or tearing it up with Big Wreck, Ian Thornley’s touching songwriting and astounding instrumental chops always leave ticket buyers thoroughly rocked.
