Murray Thorne
- Live On Maui
Chronology
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Murray Thorne - Live On Maui Chronology |
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1984-90 |
- Toured with club acts across Canada & U.S. as guitar/keyboardist, occasionally opening for artists including Nazareth, Loverboy, Eddie Money and The Tragically Hip. |
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1988 |
- Guitar and backup vocalist for Henry Small (former singer for The Guess Who, Prism, and The John Entwistle Band), with drummer Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr). |
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1990 |
- Guitar and keyboards for Raymond May (WEA recording artist with Top-10 U.S. single), playing tour dates opening for The Georgia Satellites, Iggy Pop and Aerosmith. |
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1990-92 |
- Lead vocalist and co-writer for Hardacker (independent recording act). |
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1992-96 |
- Toured with various club acts as lead singer and/or guitarist. |
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1996 |
- Moved to Maui and started performing as a solo - acoustic act. |
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1997-98 |
- Played live guest spots on The Bone Jar, a late night radio show on 101 FM, Maui. |
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1999 |
- Formed The Silver River Rustlers, an original country - rock band with producer / guitarist Bob Rock (producer of Metallica and scores of other international artits). - Assisted recording Children For Peace - 'Forever Songs', (national fund-raising CD created by The Montessori Schools of Maui). |
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2001 |
- Played on the title track of local Maui 'On The Road To Hana' CD. |
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2002 |
- Sang backup vocal tracks for Our Lady Peace (Canadian recording artists) on their album 'Gravity', released internationally on Columbia Records. |
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Currently |
- Writing and recording original songs for new solo CD - Featured Saturday entertainer at Mulligan’s on the Blue (Wailea, Maui). This has included playing solo to large crowds at several special events in the past two years, including the annual ‘St. Patrick’s Day Bash’. - Playing various solo gigs, including Tuesday & Thursday sunset cruises for Pride of Maui boat charters (Maalaea, Maui), events at the Hard Rock Cafe (Lahaina, Maui) and original showcases in Seattle, Washington. - Singer / guitarist for The Celtic Tigers, (house band at Mulligan’s on the Blue). The band plays all special events, as well as hosting the Sunday Irish Jam, which features Celtic entertainers from all over the world. |
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" Performing as a solo - acoustic act is a culmination of songs & styles I've picked up over the years. I try to touch a little on every music genre, but the focus is mainly my twist on rock’n roll standards, with a hint of rock-a-billy and Irish sing-along, sprinkled with a few of my own tunes. My goal playing solo is to be as upbeat as a full band, without the help of drum machines and computers. I love it because it allows for a great sense of freedom and spontaneity, helping to reach a broad range of audiences... |
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