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| ON SATURDAY NIGHT! |
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| "THE LITTLE BAND WITH THE BIG SOUND" |
| ambush, "Canada’s Rockin’ Country Band" has been delivering their own brand of high-octane country music since 1993. The trio of Mark McDonell, Riq Turner, and Jim Wright are a dynamic group of performers who share an unprecedented combination of talent, experience, and contagious enthusiasm.
Famous for their live shows, ambush have built an intensely loyal fan base in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The ambush army is a quarter of a million fans strong and still growing! Performing more than 250 shows per year, and having performed to over 1,000,000 people in the past five years, ambush continues to captivate crowds of all ages. With the release of their CD "i wanna go home with you," Ambush is made its presence felt nationally with solid airplay from major radio stations across the country. Produced by Rick Hutt and featuring tracks co-written with Thomas Wade and Jamie Warren, "i wanna go home with you" has been getting rave reviews from music industry people and fans alike. |
| If ever the term born to entertain could describe someone, it’s Mark McDonell. From the age of 12 he’s been perfecting his guitar playing with every chord. Blessed with a musical family Mark spent countless hours in the basement playing with his brother Mike and dreaming of the big time. Since its inception Mark has always been the front man of Ambush. With a million dollar smile and a voice rich with the tone of a thousand smoke filled bars Mark has lived country music every second of his life. A rock star with a hillbilly heart - that’s Mark McDonell . Mark sings lead, harmony and plays guitar in Ambush. |
| Riq Turner is the Ambush class clown. A quick wit and a warped sense of humour always looking for a laugh. Riq has been singing since he was old enough to make noise. Riq has a voice that is filled with a passion that can only be understood by experiencing it first hand. You can actually feel every note as Riq sings. With a gift for writing songs that touch everyone who hears them Riq pours his heart into every Ambush lyric. A performer who lives for the stage - that’s Riq Turner. Riq sings lead, harmony and plays bass guitar in Ambush. |
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| Jim Wright is the quirky guy who loves a good laugh. Jim has a love of music that has seen him take up many instruments, including the guitar, piano and of course his first love, the drums. Jim has taught drumming, played in orchestras and been part of marching bands. Jim is also an amazing vocalist who sings killer harmonies and brilliant leads. Rhythms flow through his veins and his heart beats like a kick drum. A true musician’s musician - that’s Jim Wright . Jim sings lead, harmony and plays drums in Ambush. |
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| In Association with the Metcalfe Agricultural Society GREELY SAND AND GRAVEL PRESENTS |
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