Canyon: Live in NYC Propelled by the distinctive, instrumental forces of lap steel and slide guitars along with alternatively swirling organ, accordion, and delicate piano playing, Washington, D.C.-based Canyon creates a one-of-a-kind blend of driving, American rock songs, lush, countrified balladry, and powerful, psychedelic anthems. And now, for their first live album, Canyon will release Live in NYC on May 20th. Recorded on November 20, 2002, Live in NYC features several of Canyon's most recognizable, original compositions ("Mansion on the Mountain," "Ten Good Eyes," "Lights of Town" among others), a few older favorites, and wonderful, extended renditions of the early Rolling Stones' hit "Play With Fire" and Neil Young's classic tale of "Cortez the Killer." Live in NYC will be Canyon's first release with DCN. Since their formation in late 1999, Canyon has logged countless miles on the road, and Live in NYC is the culmination of many late nights spent creating beautiful, musical tales and mastering their trade. The line-up for the live recording features Brandon Butler on vocals, guitar, and lap steel guitar, Joe Winkle on guitar (much of which is slide), Evan Berodt on bass, Derry deBorja on organ and accordion, and Dave Bryson on drums. With a genre-bending mixture of Crazy Horse-like guitar power, Pink Floyd-style echo-and-delay experimentation, and bittersweet vocals, Live in NYC evokes a vast, dusty, desert-at-twilight feeling. As Canyon's Evan Berodt describes it, "the album offers a panoramic view into night and the slower days of supernatural psychic wars. It's all about stories of journeys, bitter talks in the backrooms of weddings, love at the bottom of the sea, and the ultimate resurfacing you'll have to survive in order to keep the moon at your back and the cross off your heel." Usher Winslett, COO of DCN, says, "Canyon is one of the most interesting, powerful, hypnotic bands performing today. The first time I saw them live, I felt like I was experiencing an important moment in music history — like seeing an early performance by the Stones, the Doors, or Pink Floyd — and I knew we had to release a live record. Live in NYC does an amazing job of capturing the dark, mysterious energy of a live Canyon performance, and we at DCN are proud to be associated with such a fine band and such a great record." REVIEWS Read the reviews on this record. ABOUT DCN DCN is the world's largest aggregator of live music performances, digitally recording more than 30 live performances each week by new and established artists, from its exclusive nationwide network of the best clubs and concert halls. DCN delivers its shows to consumers both live and on-demand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using streaming media technology. DCN also distributes live performances on CD at retail outlets around the world, syndicates shows through other media outlets, and offers unique online and offline sponsorship packages through its website and physical venue network. For more information, go to www.dcn.com. DCN Contact: Don Weir, 646-495-4910, dweir@dcn.com Canyon Management: Dawn Barger, barger@bighassle.com