Our Pick - C-Weed credits their friendship for longevity of band

Artist-C-Weed
Album-Redemption
Song-Redemption
Label- Independent
Producer-Tom Dutiaume

After 28 years of producing countless albums and receiving many awards, C-Weed continues to do what others have sought to do and that's put out great music. The group credits their friendship to the longevity of their music. The current line up for the band includes group founder Erroll Ranville his brother Donn Ranville, Tom Dutiaume, Trevor Smith and Marc Arnould-all hardworking and dedicated musicians. C- Weed has also played a huge part in helping launch the careers of some of the Aboriginal music scenes key performers. Mitch Daigneult and JC Campbell who are artists making fine music of their own are two former members of C-Weed.
C-Weed's CD was officially released on Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2008 in Yellowknife, N.W.T. The title track and first single is entitled "Redemption", which was inspired by National Chief Phil Fontaine and his work with the Residential school Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The track "Redemption" follows the difficult journey of the Aboriginal people, and embraces the beginning of a "brave new world". The release came 10 days after The Prime Minister acknowledged and accepted responsibility for the atrocities endured by the Aboriginal peoples in the former residential school system.
Other songs on the CD include Live and Let Live and a Traditional version of Redemption with a drumming song performed by Michael Sr. and Kevin Esquash of the Spirit Sands Singers. "Redemption" is available on the bands Web site at www.cweedband.com.