I’ll tell you something right up front! I’ll bet that there will be a lot of red-faced A&R guys kicking about, if they let these four Irish lads slip through their fingers!                                            

That is how I started the Review of Glyder’s debut album back in 2006.  A group that formed the Vanguard of the Hard Rock resurgence, along with contemporaries “The Answer”.  The group soared in 2006/07 gaining critical acclaim from all quarters of the rock world. 

In 2008 Glyder released their second album, “Playground For Life”.  Already established as a no-nonsense straight up Rock quartet, Glyder cemented that reputation with this second effort. 

Hitting the road, 2008/09 saw them touring with the likes of ‘Dio’, ‘Saxon’, and ‘Blue Oyster Cult’, culminating with their first headline tour in Spain and India! 

Gathering steam throughout, the group readied themselves for their third release, with a new contract from SPV/Steamhammer, “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” was released in 2010. 

Although the album found lots of new owners in Europe, especially in Germany the group was starting to struggle.  The music biz can be a hard road…and in the case of these four Irish lads, it certainly was.  External struggles and financial frustration reared its ugly head, leading to two members leaving the fold: Tony Cullen, the groups Bassist/Singer and Drummer Davy Ryan.

Although 2010 was a year of frustration, “Glyder” answered the New Year with a renewed commitment, and became a quintet in 2011.  Original founding members Bat Kinane and Pete Fisher completely re-vamped the band & welcomed Lead Vocalist Jackie Robinson and Graham McClatchie on Bass.  Des McEvoy filled the vacant Drummer’s seat. 

Not losing faith, SPV/Steamhammer continued to support the group, and waited for the newly reformed band to spin that magic again.  They did!Recording their latest album, “Backroads To Byzantium”, released in the dying months of last year, the group is starting to enjoy another resurgence! 

2012 will see the group tour throughout their home, the UK and Europe. 

The fourth release is already garnering the group accolades from critics all over the world…….“Irish rockets Glyder have totally revamped their line-up, and in the process given their bluesy melodic rock approach a real shot in the arm. Backroads To Byzantium (SPV/Steamhammer) is possibly the band’s best album yet. The songs have a vigour and the musicianship an edge that really does convince you of Glyder’s worth.”

— Malcolm Dome, Classic Rock Magazine.com

Truly Classic Rock for a New Generation, enjoy Glyder!!

Under The Lights

Upcoming Club/Concert Highlights:

Take a trip through the Rock of Ages with John Stamos & His Fullhouse: Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill Friday Jan. 13th & 14th

Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub presents: Mindil Beach Market…a fusion of Reggae/Rock, HipHop & Funk! - Saturday Jan.14th

Wanna sing? Drop in to Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill every Wednesday with Crazy Dan’s Karaoke

City and Colour - 2 shows: Thursday Jan.12th & Saturday Jan. 21st at Kelowna Community Theatre

and it is Wednesday Night JAMS at the Grateful Fed Bar & Grill this coming Wednesday

                              
Notable Concerts:

Kelowna Community Theatre Presents:  Hanson Jan. 24th
The Rankin Family Thursday Jan. 26th
Adventure Club Saturday January 14th

Dillon Francis Thursday Jan. 26th at Level Nite Club

Classic Rock at its finest: Prism Jan. 27th at Kamloops Convention Centre and Jan. 28th @ 97 Street Pub in Kelowna

Just Announced!:

The Funk Hunters at Sapphire Friday February 3rd

@ The South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton; Simple Plan February 9th (Thursday)

B.B. King Saturday May 12th at the South Okanagan Events Centre

plus:  George Thorogood & The Destroyers Sunday May 20th

Prospera Place:  Hedley with Special Guests on Friday February 10th
Jeff Dunham on March 22nd.
and Johnny Reid on April 13th

‘Notes & News’

Black Sabbath, the original line-up have moved the recording of their new album back to the UK as Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of Lymphoma. Tony is confident that treatment will abate the disease.
  
Aerosmith’s new album is being readied for a February release.

Look forward to New Releases from Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Thin Lizzy, and The Darkness and more!

Holly Woods - remember the group Toronto? Lead singer Ms. Woods is recording and planning to tour in 2012, with Scott Kreyer - under Holly Woods and Toronto! Look for dates in the Kelowna area to be announced. 

If you have a musical story or news and would like me to write something, drop me a line at: fbainternational@telus.net and let’s celebrate Kelowna’s rich and varied music community together!