A FAMILY CURSE (NEIL AND KANDLE OSBORNE) ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM OUT JULY 27
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SHARE FIRST SINGLE CEMETERY BLUES
WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE
CANADIAN TOUR DATES KICK OFF JUNE 10
TORONTO, ON – JUNE 1, 2022 – Today, A Family Curse, announce their self-titled debut album is set for release July 27 and share its first single, Cemetery Blues. Like their name suggests, this is a family affair - the superstar family band comes from a rock collaboration between daughter and father, Kandle and Neil Osborne (54-40). Watch the video for Cemetery Blues here and listen to the track here. In addition to the single today, the band also announces a string of Canadian dates, kicking off June 10 in Toronto, with more coming soon. See below for more details.
The A Family Curse collaboration began a few years ago when Neil and fellow songwriter, Danny Michel, recorded some instrumental jams together. But due to their busy schedules, the songs were left to collect dust until one lonely Christmas, Neil sent them to Kandle who then brought newfound inspiration with fresh new melody and lyrics. From there, Kandle and Neil decided to complete a whole DIY album where the two played and recorded everything at home.
The A Family Curse collaboration began a few years ago when Neil and fellow songwriter, Danny Michel, recorded some instrumental jams together. But due to their busy schedules, the songs were left to collect dust until one lonely Christmas, Neil sent them to Kandle who then brought newfound inspiration with fresh new melody and lyrics. From there, Kandle and Neil decided to complete a whole DIY album where the two played and recorded everything at home.
“I gave Kiz (Kandle) a nice chord progression with just three major chords. Just three. C, G and F,” explains Neil on Cemetery Blues. “Cousin Danny (Michel) and I whipped up a drum - bass - piano and guitar track. I told Kiz – ‘now sing something nice, you know, happy like’ - and she comes up with Cemetery Blues.”
On their overall sound, Kandle describes: "Diving into a fantasy world of Americana and fuzz driven blues rock, this father daughter duo take you on a journey from robbing banks to getting stranded in the desert and catching fire!"
Their live show dialogue and antics play out the millennial version of “A Father Knows Best” story that reveals their creative infection and family affection. A Family Curse is often joined on stage by a support cast of various cousins, uncles and aunts of the Osborne clan which leads to their A Family Curse recipe…
“A family band - a renegade folk/blues outfit. Take some Staple Singers, add a little Carpenters or Partridge Family. Sprinkle in a dash of Smothers Brothers or Sonny & Cher. Throw in some desert sand, blessings and curses and some slide guitar. Ready to serve.”
Tour dates:
June 10 – Toronto, ON - El Mocambo - CMW Showcase
June 11 - Fenelon Falls, ON - The Grove Theatre
June 13 - Owen Sound, ON - Heartwood Hall
June 14 - Toronto ON - Lemmon Stage @ El Mocambo
June 15 - Blue Mountains, ON - Studio 79
Stay tuned for more from A Family Curse as their journey unfolds this summer!
About Neil Osborne:
As lead singer and chief songwriter of 54•40, Neil Osborne has achieved critical acclaim, released more than a dozen albums and weathered the fickle music business for more than four decades. As a songwriter, Osborne has penned such fabulous signature 54•40 songs as I Go Blind, One Day In Your Life, One Gun, Since When and Ocean Pearl, which have crossed from the realm of rock to a broader base.
About Kandle Osborne:
Kandle has established a strong independent career and has made her mark as a powerful songwriter as evidenced on her latest album, Set The Fire. Her Bond-inspired masterpiece for Lock and Load was nominated for a Canadian Independent Video Award. Her debut album, In Flames, was an instant success and went on to gain a JUNO nomination and win a Prism Prize Award.
