Nine Mile
Nine Mile easily dissolves the lines that separate traditional genres by melding rock, funk, Caribbean, and folk infl uences into a high-energy groove…
Nine Mile easily dissolves the lines that separate traditional genres by melding rock, funk, Caribbean, and folk infl uences into a high-energy groove-oriented performance. Critics have made comparisons to such legends as Paul Simon (for their dedication to melody and musicianship), and Ben Harper (for their ability to transition rock, country, folk and reggae smoothly). However, it is the captivating musicality of Nine Mile's live performances, and the strength of the songs themselves, that is turning heads.
Established in 2001, the face of Nine Mile has evolved. Founding members, frontman/guitarist D'Ari, and percussionist Dave Tolley, recently welcomed bass-stylist Marie-Josee (MJ) Dandeneau to the mix in the spring of 2005. The impact of her unique style on the electric and upright bass to Nine Mile's sound was immediately embraced.
The new threesome escaped to a hometown basement studio to capture the energy of their undeniable connection. The result of their efforts was an infectious, reggae-infused, 6-song EP, simply called, "The Almanac". This session marks the band's fi rst time back in the studio since the recording of their sophomore LP, "Close to Touch" in 2004 with Canadian production guru, Dave Draves (Kathleen Edwards, "Failer").
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