With a strong determination to avoid all the clichés typically associated with up & coming bands, Sunrise and Good People  are determined to become the band that future Canadian talent will strive to emulate in the future. Coming together in 2008, they put together some great songs and just a year later launched their first album, shortly followed by a music video. Largely influenced by their world travel, the band’s music is a reflection of their experience, both musically and lyrically.

With so many options for band promotion and spreading the music to the audience, this band has opted for the traditional method, playing as many live shows as they can get not just on the local music scene in Montreal but also a Canadian tour. They have also lent their talents to some local charitable causes as part of the Montreal Jazz Festival. More recently, their music video was reviewed in an online magazine. They are now moving forward with their music, looking to take part in some international battle of the bands events.

With very unique sound combinations emanating from their instruments, the music made by these guys is as diverse as their influences and experiences. In the first few notes of  I Won’t Fall Down, I was actually looking for a violin, only to realize that the sound was actually coming from one of the guitars! Combined with a deep, rich vocal, this song takes the audience on a journey that goes beyond the expected. Adding to the effect, the band’s frontman takes a moment to play a few beats on a tom he keeps handy during the performance. All in all, a band ready to take on the world!