Juno award winning band, Pugs and Crows,performs original instrumental music that, true to its West Coast roots, explores elements of indie rock, creative music, and classical forms. The band infuses unique compositions with free improvisation, while anthemic melodies, beautiful lyricism, and inescapable groove inspire audiences from all walks of life. The Georgia Straight has praised the quintet’s “great strength and beauty" and "warm luscious sound,” singling out its blend of jazz roots, avant-rock influences, and a suite-like compositional sense. An ensemble of accomplished musicians, Pugs and Crows rests on the flexibility and talent of each of its members to complete its energetic, original, and completely captivating sound. Meredith Bates - Violin, Viola Cat Toren - Piano Tony Wilson - Electric Guitar, Charango Cole Schmidt - Electric and Acoustic Guitar Russell Sholberg - Bass Ben Brown - Drums Part 1 (tracks 1-8) Recorded January 2, 2012 at The Warehouse by Eric Mosher. Additional recording by Chris Gestrin at Public Alley 421 Horn section on 'Slowpoke' : Chris Gestrin - Trumpet, Alto Sax / Emerson Gestrin - Oboe Part 2 (tracks 9-16) Recorded September 11, 2013 and January 3 + July 19th, 2014 at Public Alley 421 by Chris Gestrin Horn section on 'Everyone Knows Everyone' : Brad Turner - Trumpet, Jon Bentley - Tenor Saxophone, Jeremy Berkman - Trombone Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Gestrin. This album is dedicated to everyone that plays or had played a part in contributing to the Vancouver music scene.