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{{short description|Canadian indie folk rock band}}
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| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| origin = [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]
| genre = [[Folk rock]], [[indie rock]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| genre = [[Folk rock]], [[indie rock]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| years_active = 2005–present
| years_active = 2005–2011
| label = Sparks Music/Emi [http://www.sparksmusic.com/]
| label = [[Invisible Hands Music]], Sparks Music
| associated_acts = Morgan Cameron Ross
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| current_members = Morgan Cameron Ross<br />Mike Caputo<br />Ben Standage<br />Paul Barry<br />Daniel Taylor
| website = [http://www.birdsofwales.com/ birdsofwales.com]
| current_members = Morgan Ross<br />Daniel Taylor
| past_members =
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| past_members = Mike Caputo<br />Ben Standage<br />Paul Barry<br />Scott Christian<br />Mike Tersigni<br />Benjamin Keith
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'''Birds of Wales''' was a Canadian [[independent music|indie]] [[folk rock]] band based in [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Topping |first1=David |title=Birds of Wales Make Great Pets, Good Music, June 2006 |url=https://torontoist.com/2006/06/post_25/ |website=torontoist.com |publisher=Torontoist |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref> Its members were Morgan Cameron Ross (vocals, guitar), Ben Standage (drums), Daniel Taylor (bass), Mike Caputo (guitar, banjo), and Paul Barry (percussion).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mallam |first1=Teresa |title=Birds of Wales Will Land in P.G., April 2010 |url=http://www.pgfreepress.com/birds-of-wales-will-land-in-p-g/ |website=pgfreepress.com |publisher=Prince George Free Press |access-date=2021-09-06}}</ref>
'''Birds of Wales''' is an [[independent music|indie]] [[folk rock]] band based in [[Ontario]]{{where|date=February 2012}}.


Birds of Wales toured Europe five times<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clarkson |first1=John |title=Birds of Wales - Interview |url=https://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/Home/Details?id=14752 |website=pennyblackmusic.co.uk |publisher=Penny Black Music |access-date=2021-09-06}}</ref> with everyone from [[Xavier Rudd]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds of Wales on tour with Xavier Rudd in Falmouth, England Aug 2008 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUWVUPhY3vM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/XUWVUPhY3vM |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2021-09-06}}{{cbignore}}</ref> to [[Dragonette]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Ally |title=Birds of Play, March 2010 |url=https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2010-03-26/arts/birds-play/ |website=queensjournal.ca |publisher=The Queen's University Journal |access-date=2021-09-06}}</ref> to [[The Sadies]], had their video for ''Cinderella'' on full rotation on [[MuchMoreMusic]], and received extensive radio play across North America and the UK.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
Birds of Wales have toured Europe five times with everyone from Xavier Rudd to Dragonette to The Sadies, had their video for "Cinderella" on full rotation on [[MuchMoreMusic]], received extensive radio play across North America and the UK. Birds of Wales are headquartered out of Toronto, Canada, and inevitably spend most of their time on the road.


In 2006, the band independently released their first EP, ''Birds of Wales''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds Of Wales – Birds Of Wales |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12149528-Birds-Of-Wales-Birds-Of-Wales |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref> Its tracks received significant airplay on Canadian commercial & college radio, and have been broadcast across North America on [[Sirius XM]] and [[Sirius Satellite Radio]].{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} "My Lady in July"<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds of Wales - My Lady in July |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmE7Kd4zVmQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/GmE7Kd4zVmQ |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2021-09-07}}{{cbignore}}</ref> was the most played song on [[The Verge]], Sirius XM's music station, in June 2006.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
Tracks from Birds of Wales' first CD received significant airplay on Canadian commercial & college radio, and have been broadcast across North America on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. Bow song, My Lady; in July was the most played song on "The Verge," XM's new music station, in June 2006. Birds of Wales has also earned the attention of fans in Europe, releasing their Fall of the 49 CD in the UK and Spain on Invisible Hands Music (Thomas Dolby, The JAM) following five successful European tours in 16 months time. The first single from this disc, Cinderella (Has Nothing on You), was featured on a compilation CD - 560,000 copies of which were distributed throughout Ireland earlier this year. The video for Cinderella also was on full rotation on MuchMoreMusic in Canada.


The band's second EP, ''Fall of the 49'', was released in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds Of Wales – Fall Of The 49 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2926601-Birds-Of-Wales-Fall-Of-The-49 |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref> They earned the attention of fans in Europe, with five successful European tours over 16 months with bands such as ([[Thomas Dolby]] and [[The Jam]]). The first single from ''Fall of the 49'', "Cinderella Has Nothing on You",<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinderella Has Nothing On You - Birds of Wales |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxoA2TPlVYA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/KxoA2TPlVYA |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2021-09-08}}{{cbignore}}</ref> was part of a compilation CD, 560,000 copies of which were distributed throughout Ireland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Remi Rybicki, The Mahones, Birds Of Wales, Les Parallelions – 1st Half Of 07 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/19463086-Remi-RybickiMahones-Birds-Of-Wales-Les-Parallelions-1st-Half-Of-07 |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref> The video for the song also was on full rotation on MuchMoreMusic in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vote for Birds of Wales - TO BE ON MUCH MUSIC!, July 2007 |url=https://www.guitarscanada.com/threads/vote-for-birds-of-wales-to-be-on-much-music.6701/ |website=guitarscanada.com |publisher=Guitars Canada |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref>
Birds of Wales released their first full length album, ''Belgravia Hotel'', on Sparks Music/[[EMI|Emi]] in Canada on April 13, 2010. The first single off the record is the song, ''Uninteresting''.


Birds of Wales released the full-length album, ''Belgravia Hotel'', on Sparks Music/[[EMI|Emi]] in Canada on April 13, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds Of Wales – Belgravia Hotel |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/14853742-Birds-Of-Wales-Belgravia-Hotel |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref> The first single off the record was the song, "Uninteresting".<ref>{{cite web |title=Birds of Wales - 'Uninteresting' (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjg6IsZGQiw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/tjg6IsZGQiw |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2021-09-08}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
== Band members ==
* Morgan Cameron Ross – Vocals, guitar
* Ben Standage – Drums
* Daniel Taylor – Bass


Birds of Wales broke up in 2011. Cameron Ross recorded a solo album, played with the band Bellwoods,{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} and wrote songs for [[Ryan Cabrera]], [[Bobby Bazini]],<ref>IXDaily Article</ref> [[Sarah Slean]], [[Hawksley Workman]], and [[Ron Sexsmith]].{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} Ben Standage joined the band [[Down I Go]].
===Interviews===
* [http://www.niagarathisweek.com/whatson/article/654773--birds-of-wales-ready-for-canadian-album-debut Interview with Morgan Ross] On tour with Dragonette from Niagara Weekly


== References ==
==Discography==
*''Birds of Wales'' (2006, EP), Independent
* [http://www.torontoist.com/archives/2006/06/post_25.php# Review of Birds of Wales gig] by David Topping on June 12, 2006 for [http://torontoist.com/# Torontoist]
*''Fall of the 49'' (2007, EP), Invisible Hands Music
* [http://www.thestar.com/Special/article/253203 Vfest Review] by Ben Raynor on September 6, 2007 for [http://www.thestar.com Toronto Star]
*''Belgravia Hotel'' (2010), Sparks Music

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.birdsofwales.com/ Birds of Wales'] Official Website
* [http://myspace.com/birdsofwales Birds of Wales] Official [[MySpace]] Page
* [http://myspace.com/birdsofwales Birds of Wales] Official [[MySpace]] Page

* http://www.theagencygroup.com/
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 17 February 2024

"Birds of Wales" redirects here. For birds in the country of Wales, see List of birds of Wales.
Birds of Wales
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresFolk rock, indie rock, pop
Years active2005–2011
LabelsInvisible Hands Music, Sparks Music
MembersMorgan Cameron Ross
Mike Caputo
Ben Standage
Paul Barry
Daniel Taylor

Birds of Wales was a Canadian indie folk rock band based in Toronto.[1] Its members were Morgan Cameron Ross (vocals, guitar), Ben Standage (drums), Daniel Taylor (bass), Mike Caputo (guitar, banjo), and Paul Barry (percussion).[2]

Birds of Wales toured Europe five times[3] with everyone from Xavier Rudd[4] to Dragonette[5] to The Sadies, had their video for Cinderella on full rotation on MuchMoreMusic, and received extensive radio play across North America and the UK.[citation needed]

In 2006, the band independently released their first EP, Birds of Wales.[6] Its tracks received significant airplay on Canadian commercial & college radio, and have been broadcast across North America on Sirius XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.[citation needed] "My Lady in July"[7] was the most played song on The Verge, Sirius XM's music station, in June 2006.[citation needed]

The band's second EP, Fall of the 49, was released in 2007.[8] They earned the attention of fans in Europe, with five successful European tours over 16 months with bands such as (Thomas Dolby and The Jam). The first single from Fall of the 49, "Cinderella Has Nothing on You",[9] was part of a compilation CD, 560,000 copies of which were distributed throughout Ireland.[10] The video for the song also was on full rotation on MuchMoreMusic in Canada.[11]

Birds of Wales released the full-length album, Belgravia Hotel, on Sparks Music/Emi in Canada on April 13, 2010.[12] The first single off the record was the song, "Uninteresting".[13]

Birds of Wales broke up in 2011. Cameron Ross recorded a solo album, played with the band Bellwoods,[citation needed] and wrote songs for Ryan Cabrera, Bobby Bazini,[14] Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, and Ron Sexsmith.[citation needed] Ben Standage joined the band Down I Go.

Discography

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  • Birds of Wales (2006, EP), Independent
  • Fall of the 49 (2007, EP), Invisible Hands Music
  • Belgravia Hotel (2010), Sparks Music

References

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  1. ^ Topping, David. "Birds of Wales Make Great Pets, Good Music, June 2006". torontoist.com. Torontoist. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  2. ^ Mallam, Teresa. "Birds of Wales Will Land in P.G., April 2010". pgfreepress.com. Prince George Free Press. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
  3. ^ Clarkson, John. "Birds of Wales - Interview". pennyblackmusic.co.uk. Penny Black Music. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
  4. ^ "Birds of Wales on tour with Xavier Rudd in Falmouth, England Aug 2008". youtube.com. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
  5. ^ Hall, Ally. "Birds of Play, March 2010". queensjournal.ca. The Queen's University Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
  6. ^ "Birds Of Wales – Birds Of Wales". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Birds of Wales - My Lady in July". youtube.com. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  8. ^ "Birds Of Wales – Fall Of The 49". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Cinderella Has Nothing On You - Birds of Wales". youtube.com. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
  10. ^ "Remi Rybicki, The Mahones, Birds Of Wales, Les Parallelions – 1st Half Of 07". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Vote for Birds of Wales - TO BE ON MUCH MUSIC!, July 2007". guitarscanada.com. Guitars Canada. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Birds Of Wales – Belgravia Hotel". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Birds of Wales - 'Uninteresting' (Official Video)". youtube.com. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
  14. ^ IXDaily Article
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