For a period of about 15 years there was no more authentic a Country music outfit in Canada than Scotty Campbell. Scotty set the bar high for Honky-Tonk up here with “his hurtin’ opus”, 1999’s, Damned If I Recall. After settling on a new, more permanent outfit branded as The Wardenaires, the groups experience and efforts culminated in their 2008 release, Smokin’ and Drinkin’.
Never one afraid to speak his mind, Scotty with his veteran band fought hard for a seat at the table. They carved out a respectable audience, consistent press and positive reviews but unfortunately still did not get the credit due as sincere performers and torch bearers of beautiful country music in Canada. Far too Country for commercial radio and more knowledgable & legit than most of their peers, the band held a long-standing residency at Toronto’s Cadillac Lounge when they weren’t touring the taverns, bars, honky-tonks, and festival stages all across this country. Scotty transitioned out of live performance about 10 years ago but remains a good citizen of country music. This guy knows his shit and he comes by it honestly.
