TOP COUNTRY Fresh Find: Saskatchewan’s Colter Wall
Colter Wall is a young Saskatchewan born country music singer, songwriter, and musician.
Taking the Ryman stage to absolute silence, Colter Wall and his traditional country influenced gift for songwriting and storytelling would leave a breathless audience begging for more as he completed an unforgettable opening slot for country icon, Lucinda Williams. With the support of his fans at home in Saskatchewan, countless media outlets and notable attendees such as W. Brett Wilson (of CBC Dragon’s Den fame) the baritone vocals and music of Colter Wall would finally fill the walls of a venue he had dreamed of playing since he was a teen. Known by many as the *Mother Church of Country Music* on Sunday, May 8th Colter Wall officially became one of the few Saskatchewan artists to ever take the stage at the iconic Ryman Auditorium (known as Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974).
On June 2nd, he will be travelling North to perform to a sold-out Saskatoon crowd at The Capitol alongside Saskatoon musician Kristan Couture and award nominated roots artist, Steph Cameron. July will see Colter Wall return to the United States with a performance in Indianapolis, Indiana. For all tour dates click here.
Watch the video for Wall’s unreleased single ‘Codeine Dream’ filmed for the Westlight Sessions at Westlight Studios in Franklin, Tennessee, who describe his sound as;
Steeped in Old Timey material and traditional Americana, Wall’s sound is comprised of resonate and raw baritone vocals, Folk and Bluegrass style guitar and banjo picking, steady kick-drum stomping, and visually provoking, story telling lyrics. Wall Draws influence from legends of the past such as Hank Williams, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, and The Band, as well as more modern Americana pioneers including Shovels and Rope, Jack White, Ray Lamontagne, and Shakey Graves.
