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| Name: | JT MOORE | | City/Town: | Calgary | | Email: | timeformoore@gmail.com | | Instruments: | Lead and BG Singer, Acoustic Guitar & Drums | | Qualifications: | Live, Studio, Jam, Festivals, Rodeo's, TV, (2008 Nashville Star Regional Finalist) & Radio | | Website: | www.myspace.com/jtmooremusic | | Bio/Extra info: | JT Moore was born in Rivers Manitoba and grew up as an Air Force brat traveling around to all parts of Canada and even to Germany, finally settling at CFB Edmonton. His life seemed like a whirlwind of picking up and settling down only to leave school again for his next station. This moving around was hard and sometimes disappointing because he would have to leave friends and start over again. With all this change there was always one constant - Music.
His father was an accomplished guitar player and any time he could pick it up he would be playing a mix of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Eagles, Roy Orbison or even some Beatles. JT always found something therapeutic about music but more specifically Country music. It is the stories that are being told that just seemed to make sense at any age. JT has a very musical family, singers, guitar players, drummers, piano, saxophone, trumpet, harmonica and even the knives and spoons. Family gatherings were looked forward to as it would always seem to break out into a jam of old family favorites. JT has been performing since he was about eight years old and took guitar lessons early in life. He found it to be quite the challenge so he switched over to drums and excelled at it. JT continues to plays drums, but returned to playing the guitar as he started serious song writing.
With a passion for poetry, JT enrolled in several literature and songwriting classes to learn how to best put his words to music and has been songwriting ever since.
Over the past 5 years JT has been writing and perfecting his craft with CCMA award winning songwriter Thomas Wade of Thomas Wade and Wayward, musician John Thiel as well as performing at venues and Festivals all over SW Ontario with a high energy country band The Cadillac Cowboyz formed with a couple original members of the Canadian classic rock group HELIX.
One of the songs JT wrote A Dollar Short And A Dream Too Late was produced in Nashville by Jim Allison, who has produced award winning songs for the likes of LeAnne Rimes, Del Reeves, Billy Ray Cyrus, Reba McIntyre and many others.
The multi talented producer/musician John Thiel of Calgary, Alberta whom has performed with many established artists including: Tom Jackson, Shirley Lange, Lisa Brokop, Chris Cummings, Beverly Mahood, Lace, Brad Johner, Gil Grand and Shania Twain) produced several other songs written by JT including This Is Your Day, Will You Stay Young, Thanks Mom For Being My Dad, Time For Something New, Daddy's Little Girl and I Am Canadian.
JT has had much success over the last few years that he has been pursuing his lifelong dream of being a recording artist, winning several awards for his vocal ability and showmanship throughout the mid-western U.S. and Canada.
Including:
*Regional Finalist on NBC Television's Nashville Star in 2008
*Interviewed and filmed music video style (spring 2007) for a new CBC (daytime) Television program called Living Calgary (Still being broadcast on rotation).
*Took 2nd Place at the 2007 Country105, Lamles, and Ranchmans Rising Star Competition in Calgary.
*Won the 2002 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame National Singing Competition in Calgary, Alberta
JT Moore - Music/Performance Resume, continued
Inspiration:
JT finds inspiration for his songwriting in his life experiences and the people around him or in some cases not around him (original song Thanks Mom, For Being My Dad).
He has a huge respect for the Armed Forces, as he knows how hard that life can be but also the risk that these brave people take. JT has been searching for just the right words to say how proud he is of the unsung hero's of Canada in a way that gives a little something back, and put's a smile on their face at the same time. JT has finally written the original song that will do just that, called I Am Canadian.
This is how the dream to sing, write and record his music came about. So he set some small achievable goals and began his journey.
The culmination of this touching and inspirational CD creation has been a life long dream for JT and I think you will agree that it was been well worth the wait.
Member Associations:
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)
Alberta Country Music Association (ACMA)
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Former Training:
JT Moore was a member of the Edmonton Crusaders Marching Band, 1st Canadian Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps. and the Grand Rapids Michigan, The Coachmen Drum & Bugle Corps.
Touring performing and competing all over Canada and the U.S. A. During this time JT received in-depth training on a variety of percussive instruments as well as performance training, artistry and dance. (1977- 1984)
Online Presence:
MySpace.com - Currently sitting in the Top Ten Canadian (unsigned) Country, Southern Rock and Rockabilly Artists
MySpace.com - Over 11,500 fans from all over the world
MySpace.com - Over 88,240 profile views
MySpace.com - Approx. 60,000 track plays and counting
CMT.ca - "Featured Artist" on the week of - 01/15/2009
OurStage.com - Consistently placing high in the overall Country Music and Singer Songwriter Genre's
JT Moore - Accomplishments and Performances
In reverse chronological order):
-JT has been booked to perform at several private and public Calgary Stampede Events.
-(Upcoming) JT Moore has been asked to perform on City TV's Breakfast Television which he hopes to promote his upcoming CD by performing a few of his originals on live Calgary Television.
-(Current) Interviews and acoustic performances on several radio stations such as 96.5 CKFM (Olds Alberta), AM 1140 (Sun Country High River, Alberta), "The Ride" program in Virginia, U.S. A., as well as, several online radio programs out of Canada, U.S.A. and Europe.
-(Current) JT Moore is released his debut single "Will You Stay Young" to radio and is looking forward to a radio, fair, rodeo and festival tour to promote the upcoming debut CD release. (February, 2009)
-JT Moore opened for established country recording artist Julian Austin in Airdrie, Alberta to a SOLD OUT event at Dicks Pub (approx. 300 people) Feb 6th, 2009
-JT Moore was a Featured Artist on CMT (Country Music Television) Canada's website (www.cmt.ca) week of Jan 15th, 2009
-JT opened for 2008 CCMA New Group of the Year nominee Jo Hikk at the Nakoda Resort and Casino (approx. 200 people) Jan, 2009
-JT Moore was the Headliner for the 2008 Cochrane Heritage Day Concert in Cochrane, Alberta. (approx. 500 people)
-JT performed at the 2008 Canada Day Event in Cochrane, Alberta (approx. 400 people)
***2008 JT Moore was a Regional Finalist on NBC Televisions Nashville Star!!
-JT Moore was a finalist at the 2008 Country105, Lamles, and Ranchman’s Rising Star Competition. May 18th, 2008
-JT Moore performed a showcase in Nashville, Tennessee during Country Music Week/ Fan Fair for music industry representatives of record labels, publishers and promoters.
-JT's original song "I Am Canadian" was picked up for use at the 2007 Pinnacle Awards Gala. This song was used during a video presentation of award nominee's and is being considered for long term use of that song for this event. (approx. 60 people) June 15th, 2008
-JT Moore - Accomplishments and Performances, continued
-JT Moore took 2nd Place at the 2007 Country105, Lamles, Ranchmans Rising Star Competition.
-JT Moore opened for Canadian Country Music Legend Tom Jackson at the "2007 Pet's Do Matter" event for the Cochrane Humane Society.
-JT Moore performed on the main stage at the 2007 Lilac Festival in Calgary.
-May, 2007 Interviewed about his music and filmed music video style in Calgary for a new daytime CBC Television program called "Living Calgary". This program continues to be aired across Canada.
-JT Moore Won the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 London, Ontario Rib Fest Karaoke Contest!
-Lead singer with the Country Band Cadillac Cowboyz formed with original members of classic rock group HELIX. Performed at Festivals and venues all over the S.W. Ontario area including the Fergus Truck Festival (approx. 2,000 people) in Fergus Ontario. And the Lil Big Horn Country Saloon in South Toronto (approx. 300 people) multiple times. 2003-2005
-JT Moore song writing with CCMA award winning songwriter Thomas Wade. 2003-2005
-July 2002, JT Moore traveled to Nashville and recorded a five song demo.
-JT Moore Won the 2002 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame National Singing Competition in Calgary, Alberta. (250 people) Received a five song demo recording package in Nashville Tennessee.
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JT Moore TEAM
Artist Management:
Brenda McKeever (2008 CCMA Nominee whom currently manages CCMA award winning artist Aaron Lines) joined the JT Moore team and is performing artist management, venue booking, researching and applying for available government funded grants, applying on behalf of JT to the VAP (video assistance program) at CMT, marketing to various media (CMT television, market radio programmers, distribution of the JT Moore press package to booking agents, venue promoters, internet promotion via jtmooremoore.ca, facebook (home page and Fan site), MySpace including multiple MySpace Street Team and Fan sites throughout North America , Europe and Australia, OurStage, Twitter and CMT.ca. Brenda is also a well known and successful radio tracker and will be performing those duties as her schedule permits.
Radio Tracking:
Bob Martineau (CCMA Awarded) joined the JT Moore team and is performing radio tracking and consultation services.
Producer/ Lead Guitarist:
John Thiel
Horizon Music Inc.
John has been involved professionally in the music industry for 35 years. He performed in the Calgary area for more than a decade before touring extensively in Canada and the U.S. Recording became a passion, and upon relocating in Calgary, he focused on producing CD projects. Horizon Music Inc. was formed in 2003 by John & Shirley Thiel to provide a recording facility, music school, and retail outlet for the Calgary area. Horizon Music has recorded an average of 4 full albums a year, as well as dozens of songwriter demos, singles, voiceovers, and soundtracks.
Studies: Royal Conservatory theory, 5 year private study with U of C head of guitar program Jacob Soloman.
Live performance: Besides thousands of club dates in North America, John has performed with the following artists.
Tom Jackson (10 years Huron Carole national concert series/television broadcasts), Shirley Lange (band member 15 years), Lisa Brokop (band member 2 years), Chris Cummings (band member 5 years), Dwayne Steele (band member 10 years), Beverly Mahood, Adam Gregory, Joan Kennedy, Patricia Conroy, Farmer’s Daughter, Dan Hill, Amy Sky, Thomas Wade, Coasters, Platters, Drifters national tour, Lace, Brad Johner, Michael Burgess, Michelle Wright, Amanda Stott, Gil Grand, Jake Mathews, Shirley Myers, George Fox, Colin James, Shania Twain (CTV CCMA Awards Show).
Theatre: Alberta Theatre Projects A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline 1995, 1999
Stage West Pretty Woman Roy Orbison Story 1998, Calgary Summerstock Series Soundtrack 2007, 2008.
Recording: As a session musician John has performed on hundreds of sessions including the following albums:
Tom Jackson Huron Carole/Dreamcatcher: 12 CD's 2 CMT videos, (Most of the above mentioned artists were also on the Tom Jackson projects), Shirley Lange CD/3 national singles / 3 CMT videos, George Canyon Home For Christmas 2006 Christmas CD / National Single One Good Friend, She Daisy / Lyric Street/Universal (new album in
production), Valdi remake of Play Me A Rock & Roll Song, Lite 96 Bright Lites 3 CD's, Thereasa Wasden 3 CD's, The Loewens 3 CD's, Eva Folks (Loewen) CD, David Bray CD/3 national singles (new album in progress), J.T. Moore (album in progress), Taylor Davis CD/2 national singles, CKUA Music Project 2 CD's, Gord Bamford national single, Brent McCathey 3 CD's 3 national sinles/3 CMT videos, Rob Russell CD/3 national singles, Dan Nash CD/3 national singles, Russ McKivor CD/2 national singles 1 CMT video, Gail Gardner 3 national singles, Lisa Dodd CD, Ian Earl CD/2 national singles, Troy Kokol (writer Shane Yellowbird's Pickup Truck) 2 songs, Lynette Sitter CD, Rod Walsh CD, Jimmy James CD, Paul Wood CD, Lillian Penner CD, Damian Marshall 2 national singles, Stevie Vallance Patsy Cline CD, Richard Sparkes CD, Blake Reid single, No Limits CD.
Other / TV / Radio: Disney video game Kimpossible, CMT spots Best Videos of the Millenium,Coast to Coast, Back Yard Barbecue, 3 Toyota TV commercials, Tim Hortons, Canadian Airlines, Bravo Network; Sand Castles, A Little Secret, Discovery Network Climate Change, Access Channel ID Sask., Kal Tire, Tirecraft, Community Savings, Shaw TV 3 spots, ATB Financial, Travel Alberta, Energy TV, Henninger Toyota, Calgary Stampede, 2006 Paralympics, Film Soundtrack Shining Mountain.
Producer: John has produced the following projects.
Shirley Lange full CD/3 nationally charted singles/3 CMT videos, George Canyon Christmas Album (Universal South) Session Leader, Jimmy James full album, Theresa Wasden 3 full albums, The Loewens 3 full albums, Eva Folks full album, Russ McKivor full album 3 national sinles/1 CMT video, Mark Lorenz national single, Ray Martin nation single, Troy Kokol 2 song publishing, J.T. Moore (album in progress), Ian McCallum 10 song publishing, David OBray full album/4 national singles, (new album in progress),Gail Gardner 3 national singles, Samantha King 3 song publishing/development, Mariah 2 singles, Rod Walsh full album, Heather Brooks 6 song CD, Tammy Jason 3 song publishing, Darren Crone 10 song publishing, Claymore full album, Mark Benson 3 song publishing, Tom Mueller project 3 releasable singles.
AWARDS:
Nominated 1998, 1999 ARIA Awards Best Studio Musician
Nominated 1998 CCMA Best Guitarist
Nominated 1998, 1999 ARIA Awards Best Producer
Nominated 1999 CCMA Best Guitarist
JT Moore Band BIO
JT Moore's musical team also features the following personnel:
Joe McIntyre: Drums
Joe is from Calgary, but now resides in Edmonton. He began performing with the Honky Tonk Heroes. Joe has also performed with Lisa Hewitt, Chris Cummings, Tom Jackson, Beverly Mahood, Dwayne Steele, Patricia Conroy, Lace, Thomas Wade, and Shania Twain.
Chris Byrne: Bass / Vocals
Originally from Newfoundland, Chris came to Calgary more than 20 years ago. He performed locally for years with local artists such as Steve Pineo, Johnny V, and Ellen MacElwine. He landed a position with Jason McCoy, which led to him joining The Road Hammers. Chris spends his time between Nashville and Calgary, touring North America, and appearing on the bands CMT program The Road Hammers.
Keith Floen: Keyboards
Keith is from Calgary, and has been playing piano since the age of five. He is one of Alberta's most in demand session and live players. Keith has performed and recorded with the following artists:
Paul Brandt, Tom Jackson, Dwayne Steele, Lisa Brokop, Beverly Mahood, Farmers Daughter, Joan Kennedy, Patricia Conroy, Amy Sky, Thomas Wade, Lace, Brad Johner, Michelle Wright, George Fox, George Canyon, and Shania Twain.
Denis Dufresne: Violin, Mandolin, Vocals
Originally from Medicine Hat Alberta, Denis has been in the Calgary area for more than a decade. He starred as one of the original front persons in the international touring and recording group Barrage. He has been a member of the following bands:
Aaron Pritchett, Derek Ruttan, Jason Blaine, and Tom Jackson. He also performs with his wife in the group Pear. Pear was chosen as one of the artists for the CMT program Plucked, and they have just completed an album in Nashville with Rascal Flatts production team due out in the new year.
Greg Derksen: Steel Guitar
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Greg came from a musical bluegrass family. He performed with the recording group the Trembley Brothers, and recorded and performed with George Canyon. He also performs with the Gospel recording artist Kim Haller, and does numerous recording sessions in the Calgary area, and has performed on the film soundtrack Hank Williams First Nation. Greg has been invited 4 years in a row to perform in the Canadian Steel Guitar Show; showcasing the finest Steel Players in Canada. |
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