| ||||||||
 |
 |
 |
||
| Webpage: http://www.suleheitner.com | ||||
| Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Description: Alive is the sound of an artist inspired by the past while he looks to the future. Classic sounds created by warm, crackling tubes blend seamlessly into modern approaches to songwriting. Eclectic? You bet, and guaranteed to leave you wanting more. | ||||
| Biography:
Sule (Soo-Lay) has been playing music since the age of five and has been plugging away on his music career for roughly the past15 years. A music career is a multi faceted enterprise involving different disciplines and skill sets and Sule has been cultivating as many as possible. He began as a student of the piano but quickly switched to the guitar. Singing, songwriting and a naturally good ear came as gifts to Sule and he's used these to launch himself in various directions.
While playing in rock bands in school, Sule studied classical guitar, from where he gleaned his "no pick" finger playing style. He soon went on to study Jazz while leading and fronting the funk rock group Tribal Groove. At the same time, Sule experimented with Jump Jive and swing in the group Atomic Cocktail and sang and played guitar for the internationally known "Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir". The choir became a favorite of Celine Dion's, and Sule got to test his mettle as a soloist for the MJGC opening up for Celine's sold out crowds. Tribal Groove also stayed busy releasing the EP "Party At The Sun" featuring many of Sule's compositions, and playing dates in Canada as well as New York City and Las Vegas.
Eventually the time came to move on and Sule could be heard plying his skills as a guitarist for various pop groups. He toured with the Canadian group Sky (EMI), One Ton (Warner), Corneille (Wagram) and Gage (Wagram), bringing him not only all over Canada, but also to Europe and North Africa. In addition to that, his guitar work can be heard on albums such as Bet-E and Steph's (Universal) self-titled debut. All the while Sule was writing his own material and learning the studio skills one needs to engineer and produce. Some of this work, a track called "Song for Lea", can be heard on the compilation "Café Mélies Vol. 1" (Jajou). Shortly after Café Mélies' release the Black Theater Workshop honored Sule with the Gloria Mitchell-Aleong award for excellence in the arts for his body of work. As another feather in his cap, Sule struck a deal with "Elite Guitars Canada" putting him among some of the nation's best acts, and setting him up with some of the coolest new guitars on the market.
Sule has completed two albums, "The Fall" and the follow up album "Alive". The style is predominantly Rock, but rich undertones ranging from Reggae and Blues to Funk and Jazz, have been masterfully weaved into a coherent style unique to Sule. He's put together a stellar band that boasts some of the most dedicated and driven young musicians around. They are Brandon Libman on bass, Mike Dall on guitar and Derek Wiltshire on drums. Collectively they put on a vibrant, dynamic and intense show and together are known as "Sule and the Modern Day Kings". With an ear for greatness, they are a cut above the pack. To see what happens next, just stay tuned. | ||||
| Press Release: SuLE (Soo-Lay), a homegrown talent, has helped shape the musical landscape locally, nationally and beyond. He has been a member of The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, Sky and One Ton, performed on Bet E and Steph's debut album and played guitar on tour for artists such as Corneille and Gage. His original work has been on radio, TV and is featured on one of Montreal's more prestigious compilation series, Café Melies.
Now, with 'The Fall" (2008) and the latest release "Alive" (2009), SuLE returns to his roots, Rock n' Roll. On May 28th he launches "Alive", the follow up to last years "The Fall". While "The Fall" set the stage, "Alive" is truly the second act, increasing in depth and gaining intensity.
The new release from SuLE is an action-packed exposition of the artist's energy, soul, and emotion. He has transcended genre, style, race and class to create this new collection of tunes that revel in the rich influences of '70s and '80s rock, soul, and funk.
SuLE is widely regarded as one of Canada's most respected singer-songwriters. He's also a multi-talented instrumentalist, producer and arranger, which resonates throughout his albums, culminating into what is guaranteed to be viewed to be timeless as his career rages on.
* Sweet sound for sure!! Hope we can post some of your work on our sites. - Victor Fagan, BIG STAGE MAGAZINE
* As always, it's a pleasure and an honor to broadcast Sule's music on RRC! - Lulu, www.RadioRockCafe.com
* I'm simply blown away by Sule's music. Maynard - Plasmarifle
* Sule and the MDK sound great, something about his voice soothes. - Amanda Strawn
* The songs are awesome. What an amazing voice. I love it. Keep it up! - Chris Dawshka
* Sule's music is excellent! Mike - Erin Radio 101.5FM
* Absolutely love Sule's songs. Jonathan Fluevog - Vogville Recording | ||||
| Who
Do You Burn For | ||||