Come Hell or High Water

It's been my biggest grouse for years that South Asians never make it to the mainstream rock music scene. And it used to bother me no end. After seeing guys like KK really rock it (believe it or not!) and Indus Creed and Pentagram live back in India, I'd wonder, "Why oh why don't South Asians make it big internationally?" Then came the Hindi/Urdu-rock explosion and I was pacified for a little while even though I can't come close to saying I'm over the moon. I love it but like all greedy souls I want more!

And more is here. Finally!!! Prize Fighter from Kitchener-Waterloo are a pop-rock quintet fronted by Zubin Thakkar, a 24-year-old South Asian Systems Design Engineer. Other members of the band include Mark Snyder, Darren Thomas, George Carothers and Justin Currie. These guys have supported mainstream Canadian acts like Jully Black, Hedley, Kalan Porter, The Trews amongst others. Their latest album called Come Hell or High Water was released in early 2007 and has received lots of airplay on local stations such as 91.5 The Beat FM apart from being featured on a host of other stations.

Although they have over 2000 copies in CD Sales via EPs released earlier, it's their latest album that I hope gets your attention. And I must warn those who expect desi trappings, there are none! This is just good ol' rock 'n roll! From start to finish. Great guitars, great synths, great bass - great stuff on the whole! Seven tracks are featured on this album and they explore every element of rock. Some tracks are edgier while there are some which are remarkable purely for the musical arrangements. The best part? Something that you could listen to over and over again. And you really can't complain about that! LISTEN UP! to PRIZE FIGHTER. Check them out at www.prizefighterrock.com/press to hear some of their music.

Upcoming shows in the GTA:

Feb 23 @ The Hardrock Cafe, Toronto

Mar 15 @ Chicopee Ski Resort, Kitchener

March 27th @ The Rivoli, Toronto

March 29th @ The Opera House, Toronto

April 4th @ The Underground, Hamilton
April 5th @ The Lost Lounge, Mississauga