New Country Rehab
Canadian alternative country band
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New Country Rehab is a Canadian alternative country band.[1] Based in Toronto, Ontario, the band consists of John Showman on vocals and fiddle, Anthony Da Costa on guitar, Ben Whiteley on bass, and Roman Tomé on drums.[2] All four members are established session musicians in the Toronto area, who have played in supporting bands for artists including Basia Bulat, Justin Rutledge, and Amy Millan.[3]
James Robertson
Ben Whiteley
Roman Tomé
New Country Rehab | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative country |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Members | John Showman James Robertson Ben Whiteley Roman Tomé |
History
New Country Rehab formed in 2007,[4] and began performing music based on the songs of Hank Williams.[5] They played in Toronto clubs, adapting familiar country and popular tunes with their own sound, a mix of country, pop, folk, and roots.[6]
The band released its self-titled debut album on January 11, 2011, featuring songs written by Showman and Robertson along with some cover tunes.[7][8]
The band later signed with Kelp Records,[9] and released their second album, Ghost of Your Charms, in March 2013.[10] The album contains some elements of pop and folk, and is a mixture of original material and cover tunes.[11] They toured in Ontario and western Canada in support of the album,[12][13] and in 2014 toured in the United States.[14]
In 2015, the band received a grant from the Ontario Music Fund.[9]
Discography
- New Country Rehab (2011)
- Ghost of Your Charms (2013)