Wolfenboys 3 Wolfenboys

• 1 Disco Flats 04:11
• 2 Funky Deli 04:00
• 3 El Varmento 03:45
• 4 Seven Crows 05:15
• 5 Hold On 04:23
• 6 Skyway Drive 04:35
• 7 Sista Groove 03:58
• 8 Slang 04:25
• 9 Mudcreek 04:25
• Total Runtime 38:57

Info for Wolfenboys 3

Wolfenboys is an instrumental project infused with R&B, jazz, funk, and soul, all drawn from the experiences of long-time friends Greg Kavanagh (guitar) and Peter Bleakney (bass) who wrote, performed and produced the material. Joined by fellow Toronto A-listers, their first Wolfen release is an accessible collection of tunes that touch on funk, bossa, techno jazz and moody grooves.

Greg Kavanagh and Peter Bleakney have been together since their first day of school in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, when they were plunked down next to each other by their respective mothers. They became fast friends, and by the time high school rolled around their common interest in music had them forming a band in Greg’s mom’s basement. Through a rather fortuitous set of circumstances, Greg and Peter got a call to form a band in Los Angeles with some American musicians they had met on the road.

Living just down the road from the famous Baked Potato night club in North Hollywood, the two teenagers got to see the cream of the LA session cats (Lee Ritenour, Abe Laboriel, Seawind) do their thing. A small cover charge and a two-drink minimum proved a mighty reasonable tuition for such an education.

The band moved to Detroit, and after a year in Motown, the Maritime pair returned to Canada, making Toronto their base. At that point their careers took divergent paths. Greg established himself as a writer and producer, built a studio and went on to tour with, support and/or produce tracks with world class artists such as Jennifer Warnes, Chrissie Hynde, Emmy-Lou Harris, Aretha Franklin, The Spinners, M+M, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Collins and Gordon Lightfoot. He’s also written music for countless TV shows, garnered multiple Juno nominations and a Juno win for his million-plus-selling dance project, BKS.

Peter pursued the live playing and studio scene, touring some very interesting corners of the world with Buffy Ste. Marie in the early 80s. He then embarked on a twenty-four year “career” with Anne Murray, touring and recording with this Canadian icon until her retirement in 2008. Peter also found a home in the Toronto musical theatre scene. Shows under his belt include Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You, Hair Spray, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Kinky Boots, Grease, Beautiful, Mathilda, Ross Petty’s Pantos, Come From Away… the list goes on.

It was during the 2020 lockdown when the two reconnected. Greg said, “Send me some grooves and chords and let’s see what happens.” What happened was Wolfen. Peter’s funk and R&B influences meld with Greg’s melodic guitar and production chops to create hooky, infectious instrumental music – with real players playing real instruments. Rounding out the core of Wolfen are Gary Craig on drums and B3-whisperer Rob Gusevs.

Gary Craig played alongside Peter Bleakney with Anne Murray for 24 years and is one of Canada’s most recorded drummers. His CV is a roll call of famous Canadians (Alannah Myles, Jan Arden, Bruce Cockburn, Colin Linden, Tom Cochran, Colin James). Rob Gusevs has been a mainstay of the Toronto music scene for decades, lending his Hammond B3 artistry and funky keyboard acumen to countless artists. And yes, that is a real B3 and Leslie you hear on the Wolfen project. Special guests include session ace Wilson Laurencin (drums on ‘You Turn’), one of Toronto’s top trumpet talents Dave Dunlop (featured on the funky ‘Wutnucker) and Ross Woolridge who channels Benny Goodman on ‘Elsie’ – a frolic in the techno-jazz world.

Wolfenboys

Greg Kavanagh
has been in the music business all his life. As a young guitar player, he honed his skills studying with Lee Ritenour in Los Angeles, later touring and supporting or producing world class artists, including Holly Cole, Marc Jordan, Amy Sky, Molly Johnson, Jennifer Warnes, Chrissie Hynde, Emmy-Lou Harris, Aretha Franklin, The Spinners, M+M, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Collins, Gordon Lightfoot, The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and many more.

By the time he was 30 Greg was composing and producing TV theme and incidental music for ABC, CBC, CTV, ATV and CBL. Greg is also not stranger to TV commercials having worked on such accounts as Ford, Mattel (Barbie, Disney, Hot Wheels, Polly Pocket), Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Reckitt Benckiser, Kraft Dinner, Hyundai, Kellogg’s and Chesebrough-Ponds, etc. In the 90’s Greg began producing artists and securing label deals for them. Since then he has overseen and guided many careers, from the studio to the stage. His international reputation and success in securing foreign deals has put him amongst the top of his field. With over 50 albums under his belt, Greg’s extensive experience and skills in producing and engineering, have earned him and his artists multiple Juno nominations, a Juno Award, MuchMusic Best Dance Video Award, multiple Smooth Jazz Award nominations, an ECMA for ‘Urban Artist Of The Year’, and multiple gold and platinum selling albums.

Greg currently offers a development opportunity to young singer/songwriter/musicians wanting to experience the songwriting and digital production process, focusing on their instrument/vocal skills, in a nurturing and supportive environment, with direct access to top industry professionals. With Greg’s guidance, students ultimately produce a professional quality demo CD of their work.

Greg has run his publishing company, Kavasongs, for over 15 years and has secured administrative rights for Canadian and international artists whose songs are featured on multi- platinum selling compilation albums and television shows. In 2000 Greg helped form Mythic Records, an independent label in San Jose, California, where he managed marketing and promotion personnel and helped secure national U.S. distribution with Vapor Records, a Warner Label.

Greg has built and continually upgrades his state-of-the-art studio, Kavasound, where he records and mixes most of his projects. Kavasound features the latest in studio equipment including ProTools HD, an impressive collection of guitars, a Steinway Grand piano, Hammond organ, high end outboard and vintage tube gear, and a vast selection of top of the line microphones. Greg was also an audio consultant for TC Applied Technologies, the leading chip manufacturer for studio hardware components.

Greg is a focused, dedicated, patient and extremely talented music professional, who is familiar with all genres of music, from big band to techno, and classical to country. He has a solid understanding of all aspects of the music industry, including artist development, production, engineering, business/legal affairs, marketing/promotion, publishing and distribution. His commitment to excellence is summed up by his mantra: “If you deliver anything less than perfection, you’re not going to succeed.”

Greg is a member of AFM, SOCAN and CARAS, SAC, and a former Advisory Board member of the Humber School of Music.

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