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ROYAL WOOD IN CONCERT:
Canadian singer-songwriter Royal Wood boasts a sound as distinguished as his name. His expertly crafted compositions feature an assortment of lush orchestral instruments, and an arsenal of talented players bring songs like "Forever and Ever" and "Not Giving Up" to life at his live shows. Wood always delivers on tour with his charismatic demeanor and virtuosic piano skills, and his 2014 album The Burning Bright has anticipation for future tour dates at fever pitch.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born and raised in the Canadian city of Petersborough, Wood grew up immersed in music, taking up the piano at age four and dabbling in a variety of other instruments during grade school. While studying business at McGill University, he spent time performing in various Montreal jazz clubs, honing his songwriting and guitar skills. His 2003 debut release The Milkweed EP drew significant praise from critics, paving the way for his equally acclaimed 2004 full-length debut Tall Tales. The album drew Wood comparisons to luminaries Jeff Buckley and the Beach Boys, encouraging him to write his most ambitious material yet for sophomore album A Good Enough Day, which featured extensive orchestration and guest musicians like Hawklsey Workman and Kurt Winghammer. In 2012, Wood landed on Canadian charts with his fourth LP We Were Born to Glory, following up in 2014 with The Burning Bright and an accompanying tour.
Monday October 15th at the West End Cultural Centre was the third time I had seen Royal Wood in concert and he didn't disappoint. Everytime I've seen Royal Wood live he has created a slightly different experience. He is truely a dynamic musician and entertainer. Check out this tour, you won't be disappointed!
The man is a genius singer and songwriter. I hope that his music makes it past the CBC and on to some mainstream radio stations. Every song is just so intense and soulful that I just wanted to hug the guy on my way out of the building (I resisted!) and thank him for such a great evening
Excellent opening shows - Danielle Duval has such a powerful voice ('voice' more than just vocal - stimulating lyrics!) And Royal was his usual entertaining self; always cracking a joke and making the audience laugh. He was just excellent!!! Such a talented artist and I will ALWAYS come and see him when he's here. This is my 3rd time in 3 years and I wish it were more often! Such an intimate setting at WECC as well; I appreciate the smaller crowds. Bottom line it was a great night!!
Great performance, great venue for an intimate concert!
