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Green grass and Midnight Madness beckon Cole homeBy Nathan Howesforgotten his Canadian roots either.From being all over the world it culturally and in different genres and OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFIm really true to Canada and a could have happened anywhere, but neighbourhoods.lot of the influences to me came it was nice it happened at home and As luck would have it, Cochranes he grass is always greener on from Canadian music growing up as plus Tom Cochrane sang on the wife, Kathleene, is now managing this side of the pond for Oakville a kid going to school in Canada, said record and he (is) an Oakville lad, Cole. He met the couple after they Tmusician Andrew Cole. Cole. I learned about people like said Cole. listened to his demos online, and The 29-year-old, who was born in Neil Young and Tom Cochrane and Last June, Cole released Why We Tom wanted to help him clean off Toronto but grew up in England, is that was very inspiring to me as a Wonder through his own label, Crier some of the rough edges.gearing up for a return to his home-young kid to hear these sounds that Records. The 11-track effort was The pair contacted Cole, who town for a show at Midnight Madness are very different to England.produced by Bill Bell (Tom Cochrane, lived nearby, and they got together in Oakville on July 15. Cole has been travelling back and Jason Mraz) and features the hit sin-for dinner.The performance will mark only forth to Oakville from England over gles,Out Of Time and All You Need. The friendship hit and we started the second time hes played a show in the last several years. He started writ-It boasts additional appearances from working together. Theres been a lot Oakville since he started playing ing his own material when he other well-known musicians such as of good music made and (now) music in 1994, Cole said.returned to Canada in 2004 after the Kathleen Edwards and Barenaked theres new (songs) coming out as I (am) so excited about playing in death of his father. Ladies keyboardist Kevin Hearn, well with me and him, said Cole.the streets of Oakville because I know Although I dont sound Canadian, among others. Cole and Tom are currently work-all the shops, all the stores, the hair-I feel Canadian and Ive been here a Cole describes his album as mul-ing together on two new songs slated dressers and everyone knows me, lot longer than I have in England tiplatform and being like a roller-for release in October or November. said Cole. Its going to be really cool where I grew up, as I was born here. coaster with leaps and bounds The collaboration will also feature to put a concert on for all the resi-Ive been in Oakville all the time, because the sounds vary throughout other music heavyweights such as dents, a lot of them are going to said Cole. the record.Alex Lifeson from Rush, Janes come out.Coles debut album, Why We Its definitely not one fall, not all Addiction and Paul McCartneys Growing up in England and being Wonder, was written in its entirety in the way though, which I think you band, he said.surrounded by the Beatles music, Oakville and recorded over a two-can get away with for this record, Nobody knows about that, its Cole couldnt help but to have been year span at various studios in said Cole. I had all these feelings, the first time Ive said it. We wanted influenced by good rock and roll Toronto and Austin, Texas, according thoughts and things I wanted to get to get it out for the summer, but Andrew Colemusic as a kid, he said. But he hasnt to his biography. off my chest and they just came out See Midnight page 22Speak up! You can comment on any story intoday's Oakville Beaver atoakvillebeaver.comCelebrating 25 YearsDENTURESt agrtintaSof Excellence$$379579ea.Excellence personifi es Canadian Sound. We have establisheda reputation for not only the latest in technology, but have also905-815-8208earned a reputation as a leader in providing service that isLIMITED TIME OFFERsecond to none. Our highly trained personnel will provide youwith solutions that are not only right for you, but will ensurethat all your expectations have been exceeded.Fun & DeliciousSummer CampsStarts July 11th Available at Foot Solutions Oakville for adults and children. 2 lifeWe carry adult narrow and wide widths.stRoyayl Plaza,le 213 Lakeshore Road East Burlington Downtown Oakvillelighyttiinrguc e s sound(905) 339-FOOT (3668) Sign up Online www.footsolutions.com/oakvilleor Call us Today!Open Tues.-Sun.|Closed Mon.Boys and Girls 5-13905.844.760085 Navy StreetFull Days Includes exclusive dealers ofDowntown OakvilleBreakfast & LunchTo advertise hereAppointments Recommendedcall Rob Marini 905-845-3824www.canadiansound.comwww.kidscancook.ca 905 464 104221 Friday, July 1, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com