Teaming up with producer Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie, A Perfect Circle) theTURN have crafted ten epic songs to be released early 2008. theTURN won 99.3 the fox's (CFOX) annual seeds contest in 05/06. The same contest that helped launch the careers of International Recording Artists Nickleback, Default, Bif Naked and Mathew Good. theTURN has played over 150 live shows over the last year and a half, keeping sharp opening for artists such as Faber Drive, Mariana’s Trench, Lillix, the Trews, Ill Scarlet, and the Armchair Cynics. When it came time to record their first record they caught the attention of Frank Gryner and started carving out the album. “Recording in Vancouver at the Factory Studios and mixing in Hollywood at the Chop Shop was a great experience for us” says Patrick Gavigan “we had a chance to really explore without limitations, we didn’t have to worry about the quality of the equipment or the tones we were getting it was all about capturing the right performance”. Hitting the road in spring 2008 theTURN is ready to set a new standard of West Coast Rock. theTurn combines infectious, addictive hard rock anthems with terrific vocals and great musicianship. With superb stage presence and energetic performances, their music is best experienced live, but that didn’t stop them from getting plenty CFOX airplay and charting, first with “Cut to Pieces” entering at #5 but two days later clinching the #2 spot, and second with their second single “The Innocence you Fake” coming in at #3. They also shot a video for “Cut To pieces” which was added to the Much Music web site AXS and now sits in their “Top Rated Videos”. The Turn has become something of a fixture on the Vancouver airways performing acoustic versions of their songs for the Fox on the 6 O’clock rock report on many occasions. The response was so great; they released some of the tracks on their myspace page for download "www.myspace.com/theturnmusic The band was formed in early 2004 and soon after that they won themselves a spot on the 99.3 CFOX Seeds compilation C.D. The bands are selected from over 500 entries from Vancouver and surrounding areas. With their very first performance on stage the band won a spot on the coveted C.D a great start to flourishing career. Over the course of the next year the band collected other accolades to add to their resume. The Emergenza festival is the largest battle of the bands in the world with over 7500 bands playing for the top spot. The Turn took home two awards from the Vancouver finals; “Best Drummer” and “Best Vocalist/Guitarist” but that was not the end things to come. At the 2005 New Music West conference “Patrick Gavigan”, the bands singer and rhythm guitarist, was again awarded “Best Vocalist” the band was then invited to play at the “Best of the Fest” encore showcase. Again over 500 bands were involved with the festival only 4 were asked to play at that show. theTURN bassist Don Beaudoin studied at one of the county’s best music schools; Cambria College. Lead guitarist Corey Crawford brings a unique approach to his instrument, while adding tasty lines and colorful accents to the music he plays. Drummer Phil Gardner is quickly building a reputation as one of Vancouver's best. His articulate and aggressive style is essential to producing the rhythmic back drop that drives the Turn’s music. Patrick Gavigan is the band's vocalist, rhythm guitarist and principle songwriter. His style defines the sound of theTurn. A dynamic presence on stage, he delivers his vocals with a smooth ghostly timbre and a powerful consistent growl. His tight guitar work and choice of melody set off this explosive band in the studio and on stage. Their name is about the choices in life; the good and bad, the yes or no, that single moment of decision and the consequences that follow, we all have them- ‘theTURN’ "If I was a betting man, my money would be on theTurn. I've watched them grow to become talented, hard-working, self-motivated musicians who write great rock songs, full of hooks and what I call "The Head-Bob Factor". Plus they're nice guys. Watch for them to break out of Vancouver in 2008. theTurn is poised to be The Next-Big-Thing out of Western Canada! You can bet on it!!" Todd Hancock, Afternoons and 6 O’clock Rock Report Host CFOX 99.3 the Fox, Vancouver B.C. http://www.cfox.com" www.cfox.com