The band The Prairie States was born out of the same creative space as Walt’s original poem, a desire for a modern touch on a classic design.
Focused on cadence and rhythms of 60’s soul, 70’s rock and teeming with a new modern country vibe, the band is poised to cut its own swath through the Canadian independent music scene.
Singer Mat Cardinal met the rest of the guys in the band through his relentless parade of open mic spots and cover shows in and around their hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. Band leader and guitarist Jeff Dick saw a spark and heard a roar from the young Cardinal and assembled a grizzled and veteran group to deliver this voice to the world. ~ The Prairie States
