Birds of Wales (rock group)
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Birds of Wales was an indie folk rock ensemble originating from Toronto, Canada. The lineup featured Morgan Cameron Ross on vocals and guitar, Ben Standage handling drums, Daniel Taylor playing bass, Mike Caputo contributing guitar and banjo, along with Paul Barry on percussion.
Throughout their career, the group completed five European tours, performing alongside notable musicians such as Xavier Rudd, Dragonette, and The Sadies. Their music video for Cinderella achieved full rotation on MuchMoreMusic, while their songs received widespread radio exposure throughout North America and the United Kingdom.
In 2006, Birds of Wales independently launched their debut EP titled Birds of Wales, which garnered considerable airplay on Canadian commercial and college radio stations as well as on Sirius XM. Notably, "My Lady in July" became the most frequently played track on Sirius XM's The Verge channel during June 2006.
The band’s follow-up EP, Fall of the 49, was released in 2007. This project contributed to growing their audience across Europe through five tours spanning 16 months, sharing stages with artists including Thomas Dolby and The Jam. The single "Cinderella Has Nothing on You" was included on a compilation CD circulated in Ireland with a distribution of 560,000 copies; its accompanying video also enjoyed full rotation on MuchMoreMusic.
On April 13, 2010, Birds of Wales unveiled their first full-length album, Belgravia Hotel, distributed in Canada via Sparks Music/EMI. The album’s lead single was "Uninteresting".
The band dissolved in 2011. Following the breakup, Cameron Ross embarked on a solo path, collaborated with the band Bellwoods, and composed songs for artists such as Ryan Cabrera, Bobby Bazini, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, and Ron Sexsmith. Meanwhile, Ben Standage became a member of the group Down I Go.
Discography
- Birds of Wales (2006, EP), Independent
- Fall of the 49 (2007, EP), Invisible Hands Music
- Belgravia Hotel (2010), Sparks Music
External links
- Birds of Wales Official MySpace Page