Pop Matters Reviews “Coming Home” and gets in to CMF
Joshua Kloke from Pop Matters wrote a review on "Coming Home".
You can read the review HERE
Also, Giant Hand was selected to showcase at this year's Canadian Music Festival in Toronto in March. More info coming soon!
Ottawa Focus Spotlight
Had a quick interview with Ren Tomovcik at Ottawa Focus. You can read the interview HERE
Home for the Holidays
Just got back from Thailand and got a chance to update some things. I now have an Ottawa show added to my January shows list and MOG Reviews "Coming Home"
Click HERE to read the review.
Giant Hand makes “Hottest Bands in Canada” List
I made the "Hottest Bands in Canada" list this year. Not even last place! Number 21 in fact!
Here's what was said:
"Giant Hand scares me in a titillating way.
(Jim, Quick Before It Melts)
As if playing some of Canada's biggest festivals weren't good enough, opening for Daniel Johnston sealed the deal. Giant Hand is the real thing.
(Wells)
Less than two years ago, Kirk Ramsay had never even picked up a guitar. Then he watched a documentary on Daniel Johnston, was inspired to start playing...and a year and a half later, he was opening for Johnston himself. Throw in an amazing debut (Coming Home), appearances at Pop Montreal and the Ottawa Bluesfest, and opening spots for the likes of Handsome Furs, Ohbijou, Timber Timbre and The Lovely Feathers, and you've got yourself one impressive year."
You can read the whole list HERE and see who made the number 1 spot!
Ottawa Likes Giant Hand
Hey! Great news! Giant Hand has been nominated for 3 awards in this years edition of “Best of 09” in the Ottawa Xpress’ Readers poll! Giant Hand has been nominated for “Best new musical artist/group” “Best rock/pop/dance/other band of 2009” and “Best rock/pop/dance/other album/EP of 2009”
Giant Hand Shakes Hands With His Hero
Last week, everything came full circle, and I opened for my hero, Daniel Johnston. Not much longer than a year ago, I watched the Devil and Daniel Johnston. Not only was it one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen, but it inspired me to get a guitar and make music. Daniel’s music means so much to me, and to open for him was a dream come true. I just want to thank Daniel’s brother Dick and Daniel’s tour manager and guitarist, Brett for helping me get this gig. It meant the world to me.
I had an interview with City TV after my set. You can read the article HERE
Pop Montreal Video
Some Internet Mentions
Here are some links to some mentions about me.
Take the Songs and Run
Scene and Heard
Amped Up TV
Check'm out and hope to see you at Pop Montreal tomorrow!