Toronto, ON. (Top40 Charts/ Cyclone Records) - Cyclone Records is extremely pleased to announce the signing of Holly Woods and Scott Kreyer, both formerly of the 80's rock band, Toronto.
In 1985, after a string of Top 40 hits and nearly 660,000 albums sold, Toronto's record label closed its doors and went into receivership marking the end of the band.
Original Toronto members Holly Woods and Scott Kreyer relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where they recorded at Lowery Studios with producer Sonny Limbo. Unfortunately, due to business circumstances the recordings were passed on by industry labels at the time. The project continued to be marketed until the unexpected death of Limbo. The recordings were then locked away in controlled storage. With this turn the material would never see the light of day.
Today, twenty-one years later, these "lost masters' have been resurrected and with it, the most powerful recorded performance of Holly Woods' career. Featuring eight soulful and hard rocking hits, and the undeniable signature vocals of Holly Woods, the album is sure to satisfy any fans of Holly Woods and Toronto.
In a recent interview Holly says: "I appreciate the Toronto experience we had, but Scott and I have been writing partners and friends long before there was Toronto so we've moved on as gracefully as possible, still giving due respect to the Toronto experience."
Set to be released in spring 2007, "Live It Up!" will again put Holly Woods back in the forefront of great Canadian rock.
Pre-orders are now being accepted with limited edition autographed copies for the first 100 sold. A tour is in the works for summer 2007 and dates will be announced shortly. Digital tracks or hard copy CDs are available for review upon request. Interviews can be arranged based on availability.
Track Listing:
1. Live It Up!
2. Only for the Moment
3. Until We Change
4. Win
5. Hold On
6. Where Are We Now
7. The Fall
8. Shimmy Shake
About Holly Woods:
With a voice that is as sultry as it is powerful, Holly Woods captivates with her passion.... soft or strong. As the former lead singer of Toronto, Holly delivers with an experience that only comes from years of doing it right. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Anne "Holly" Woods moved from San Francisco to Toronto in the mid 70's after fronting Sass, and then Gambler. She was introduced to Brian Allen in 1977, and with the addition of Scott Kreyer, Nick Costello, Jimmy Fox and Sheron Alton, "Toronto" was formed...one of the most energetic live hard rock acts on the Canadian circuit. Holly is best known (so far) for her vocal work for the song "Your Daddy Don't Know" which reached Top 10 in Canada and Top 40 in the US.
