Ghost Town Orchestra

Citing influences such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, Millencolin, The Darkness and Kings Of Leon, Ghost Town Orchestra create a vibrant Alternative Funk Rock sound well suited for fans of rockn’ roll and alternative funk fans alike. Victor Martisius (vocals/guitar), Ian Martins (Bass/vocals) and Paul Vendetti (Drums) steadily morphed themselves into an experimental rock-funk outfit during the early summer of 2012 in the forgotten ghost town of Brantford Ontario. What began as a simple collaboration project between the young but scattered musicians quickly transformed into a rambunctious hybrid of swaggering indie rock and danceable funk not bound by any specific genre. Guided by Victor’s gritty vocals, and soulful funky guitar riffs, Paul’s bang on grooves and Rylan’s hook heavy bass lines, GTO is set to prove that anything is possible when you put you heart and soul into it. 2014/15 highlights… GTO 2014/15 highlights… • Head lined this years National Aboriginal Day celebrations @ Fort York in Toronto • Opened up the inaugural WTFest in Brantford with Big Wreck and I Mother Earth • Nominated for 2 IMA’s 2015 ‘Best Duo or Group’ & ‘Best Producer/Engineer’ • Their 1st single off ‘DEAD WAIT’ hit Number 1! On NCI Radio • Performed at the Mumford and Sons Gentlemen’s ‘Tour Stop Over’ Simcoe ON • Performed in Cannes France at Midem as part of the Canada Blast Showcase • Nominated for 2 Aboriginal Peoples Choices Awards (Best New Artist and Best Rock Cd) WON for ‘Best Rock Cd’ • Performed at APCMA's Opening ‘GALA PARTY’, & the sold out awards after party • Nominated for 3 RockWired Awards 2015 • Featured on COVER of ‘ROCKWIRED Magazine’ MAY 2015 issue Victor Martisius, Paul Venditti, Ian Martins