Friends and Bands I’ve Worked With

Brigit O’Regan

Pop Violinist Brigit O’Regan and Erik have been struggling to explain to bandleaders and bookers since their first gig that when they ask “Can my boy/girlfriend come too?”, it is the opportunity of a lifetime! Voted “Power-Couple of the Year” by anyone in or near the audience after they’ve hit the stage, Brigit and Erik have been an unstoppable musical duo since 2011.

Albums/EPs
Colours (to be released)

WeSurrender

Ottawa-based Alternative/Progressive Rock band created waves in the local music scene between 2008-2012. WeSurrender gained notoriety in their Canadian “Masquerade Tour” after winning funding in Live 88.5’s Big Money Shot competition.

Albums/EPs
The Only Flag Worth Burning - 2009
Themes and Variations (EP) - 2011
WeSurrender - 2012

Friends
Eric Hitsman (Guitar, Ld Vox)
Alex Banaszkiewicz (Ld Guitar, BG Vox)
Pierre Mackay (Bass)
Cat Campbell (Producer)

Airliner Blues Band

This funk/blues/R&B-based project was led by Mubarak Farah. Enjoying regular rotation in Ottawa’s local bars, restaurants, and festivals, Airliner hit the big stage in 2014 at Ottawa’s Bluesfest.

Albums/EPs
Fired Up - 2013

Friends
Mubarak Farah (Keys, Vocals)
Keith McCuaig (Guitar)
Vincent Langlois (Bass)

WIRED

This duo-and-a-half consists of Nathan Corr, a Carleton University music grad and Erik Samuel along with a rotating cast of bassists. Featuring some of the most amazing and beautiful compositions to have ever graced Toronto, this 2.5 person project is looking to release their first EP in a few months’ time.

Friends
Nathan Corr (Guitar)
Sam Fitzpatrick (Bass)
Peter Eratostene (Bass)
Bradley Young (Wind Bass)