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Birds of Wales
12+ albums
sxsw 2009Canadianindierockmmm - music
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How does a one time varsity soccer star, a student of political science and a descendant of Florence Nightingale get mixed up in the world of rock? And furthermore...where does a band get a name like Birds of Wales? Vancouver singer/songwriter and frontman of Birds of Wales, Morgan Cameron Ross, tells the story best... "While living on campus at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George I spent most of my time either playing soccer or writing songs on acoustic guitar in my room," recalls Ross. "Friends of mine in a band called Stabilo, from Vancouver, eventually convinced me to move back and pursue my songwriting skills. They encouraged me to record some tracks and even joined me in the studio for the sessions. As for the band's name....I grew up with a pet cockatoo. My mom was patriotically Welsh and adored birds. The rest is history". In the spring of 2005 Morgan packed up and moved to Toronto where he attended York University's french campus. By the fall of that year he had auditioned and picked what would become Birds of Wales: Mike Caputo from Windsor on guitar, Dan Taylor from Toronto on bass and British newcomer to Canada Ben Standage on drums. Successful stints at Lee's Palace, the Drake and various other Toronto clubs caught the eye of Ralph James, President of The Agency Group, who soon after signed them to his roster. A return trip to Vancouver saw similar audience interest with a packed house at Richard's on Richards. In the summer of 2006 th
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From Toronto With Love (Virgin Mobile Festival Compilation)
Fall of the 49 EP
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SXSW 2009 Showcasing Artists
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SXSW 2008 Showcasing Artists
Belgravia Hotel
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From Toronto With Love
Birds of Wales
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Fall of the 49
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Cinderella
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Band Together: A Compilation In Support Of War Child Canada
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The Fine Art of Ballet Dancing
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From Toronto With Love - Virgin Mobile Festival Compilation (Digital Only)