Contact: Cory Coons, RR # 1, 10625 Pleasant Valley Rd, South Mountain, ON, K0E1W0

There is more than a hint of nostalgia in the music of four-piece rock act TYCOONS.

Fronted by lead vocalist/guitarist Cory M. Coons, TYCOONS has existed in one form or another since 1999 when Coons cut his first record.

Coons’ current bandmates include bass player Francis Thibodeau and drummer Barry Billingham, both of whom have played with him for a number of years, and guitarist/songwriter Sean Page, who’s a relatively recent addition.

Together they crank out a brand of gritty guitar rock that owes a great deal to the inspiration of classic rock stalwarts like Bon Jovi, Rush, and April Wine and draws as well on proponents of southern rock like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Grinderswitch.

The sound is big and full with soaring vocals, tight harmonies, and plenty of slick licks.

Coons and company have the kind of honest, straight-ahead rock sound that a large chunk of the population over 30 is still looking for.

TYCOONS has been regular at venues throughout the St. Lawrence Seaway Valley circuit since 2000, but could likely hunker down in most parts of the country and find an audience with tracks like “Crumbs,” “Rhythm Train,” and “Too Many Nights.”

Although touring has been limited to Ontario, western Quebec, and northern New York state, bits and pieces of the music has found its way elsewhere. A number of songs have been used in corporate advertising campaigns – electronics giant Philips has utilized three of songs to promote its consumer media products. The band has also opened for a score of artists like David Wilcox, April Wine, Prairie Oyster, and Glass Tiger.

TYCOONS is gearing up for another CD due for release later this year or early in 2009. On deck is noted producer Gary LaBarr.

Listen to Too Many Nights

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