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<p>The Foundation was formed early in 2008, when brothers Drew and Ryan Leith decided to culminate their musical knowledge into one common focus. Working on many original songs mixed with a few unique takes on some more well known covers, The Foundation was well on its way to making its splash onto the scene.</p><p>When Ryan decided to move to the great white north of Ontario for a brief change of pace, Drew pressed on, cutting the first self titled EP <em>Drew Leith</em>.</p><p>Recording at Rattlebox studios with talented young producer Brian Moncarz, Drew crafted his sound even further into the contemporary folk-rock sound people are hearing these days. The album has since been released on all major online retail outlets, including Canada&rsquo;s largest retail chain HMV.</p><p>With the new found focus and head of steam gained from weeks spent in the studio Drew knew it was time to put together the band necessary to accompany him on his journey. And, knowing there was time to be had during post-production, he did just that!</p><p>After auditioning a few bass players from around the Kitchener-Waterloo area, as fate would have it, an old friend popped back into the picture. Back from his refreshing jaunt to the Canadian wilderness Ryan Leith had finally returned to play alongside his brother once again.</p><p>As if irony hadn&rsquo;t already played its part, chance had it that on April Fool&rsquo;s Day Drew approached Doug (having only met briefly via the internet) to come to an impromptu jam at the Drew Leith and The Foundation Jam Hall. Within just a few bars, it was apparent that Doug would fit in just fine, and would impress even the most discriminating ear with his uncanny ability to move across the fret board with ease. Now, it was just a matter of finding a drummer who could handle the lot of them.</p><p>Drummers came&hellip; drummers went. Some auditioned and weren&rsquo;t the right fit, others fit perfectly but had hearts in other places. Thanks to a mutual friend, Daryl and Drew connected through social media and, after only a few practices, the band was right back on track. Adding his own brand of humour and personality to the band, Daryl &ldquo;Thunder&rdquo; Ralph brings his &ldquo;A&rdquo; game every time!</p><p>That pretty much takes us up to now; Independent recording artists, local entertainers, fathers, sons, kids, grown-ups, Canadians&hellip; Drew Leith and the Foundation are all these things and so much more. Heading into the studio in early 2012, and looking to cut a video with renowned producers <em>The Field</em>, the band is most assuredly headed onward and upward. With continued dedication to their craft, and the passion that has taken them this far, Drew Leith and The Foundation look to make serious waves at Canadian Music Week this year and, looking forward, will hopefully end up in the national spotlight&hellip; possibly even with their upcoming single <em>With You</em>.</p>