The Higgins

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The Higgins
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genre(s) Country/Rock/Pop
Years active 1998-present
Label(s) Open Road
Website www.higginsmusic.com
Members
John Higgins
Eileen Higgins
Kathleen Higgins
Former members
Mary Higgins

The Higgins are a Canadian country-rock-pop band, formed in Vancouver, British Columbia by siblings John Higgins (born June 4, 1982), Eileen Higgins (born July 17, 1986), Mary Higgins (born 1984), and Kathleen Higgins (born November 11, 1988). Mary left the group in 2005, in order to pursue other interests.

The group is best known for its vocal harmonies, and character onstage. The Higgins combine their country roots, pop influences and a Celtic family background into "their unique musical sound."[1]

Their music has been featured on TV shows and radio across Canada.[2][3]

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[edit] Members

[edit] Biography

[edit] History

From Delta, British Columbia, The Higgins began singing as young children, performing in local musicals and school choirs. They developed as musicians, matured as individuals, and committed to perfecting their music. The Higgins musical influences come from Fleetwood Mac, the Dixie Chicks, The Corrs, James Taylor, Celtic, deep South traditional forms of folk, blues and country. They write, arrange and accompany themselves on a variety of both modern and traditional songs.[4]

[edit] Overcoming Adversity

"In 1998, John broke his back in a workplace accident, confining him to a wheelchair for almost a year. Formerly a basketball hopeful, the 16-year old had to find something else to do. A friend lent him a battered, acoustic, steel-string guitar while he was in his wheelchair, and he and his sisters taught each other to play. After John’s recovery, the group worked hard on developing their distinctive sound, and discovered they had a creative skill for songwriting."[5]

[edit] Awards and Honors

[edit] 2006

In September 2006, they were honored with their own star on the Merritt Mountain Music Festival's Walk of Stars, in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. Each year the town features a giant festival of the country music industry's top performers. Past performers include Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood.[6][7]

In November 2006, The Higgins were invited to represent Canada at the Guangdong International Tourism & Cultural Festival in China. For a week, they performed in places such as the 60,000 seat capacity Tian-He Stadium, and the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, in Guangzhou, China.[8]

They also performed at the British Columbia Country Music Association Awards, after they were nominated for Country Group/Duo of the Year 2006.

[edit] 2007

In 2007, The Higgins were nominated again with the BCCMA's , this time in 3 categories : Entertainer of The Year, Group/Duo of The Year, and the Gaylord Wood Memorial Award for traditional country performers.[9][10]

[edit] 2008

The Higgins "Flower Child" video was nominated in April of 2008, for a LEO Award in the "Best Best Music Video" Category.[11] The LEO Awards Gala Ceremony will be held on May 24 2008, with the Celebration Awards Ceremony on May 23, 2008. [12]

[edit] Media

The Higgins performed at the 4th Annual Merritt Walk of Stars Gala, in June of 2007, aired on CMT. This was their third year in a row they've performed at the ceremonies.[13][14]

In 2006, the group made a music video (of their song "Hey Jamie"), for the CBC Television show "Make Some Noise". Other media appearances for 2006 included, CBC, Global TV, CityTV, CMT, CFJC-TV7[15][16]

In February of 2008, The Higgins released their first music video for "Flower Child", directed by award winning director Stephano Barberis to CMT Canada. It is currently at #3 on the network's Chevy Cross Canada Countdown.[17]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Coming Home For Christmas (2003)

  1. Winter Wonderland
  2. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
  3. Joy To The World
  4. The Holly And The Ivy
  5. Let It Snow
  6. Silent Night
  7. Go Tell It On The Mountain
  8. Once In Royal David's City
  9. Oh Holy Night
  10. White Christmas

Wild Minds (2004)

  1. Any Other Time
  2. Walk Me Home Tonight
  3. So Good To Be True
  4. Love In One Shot
  5. I Wanna Be Your Baby
  6. Factory Girl

The Higgins (2007)

  1. Flower Child
  2. Walk Me Home Tonight
  3. Wild Horse
  4. Sounds Of Summer
  5. Factory Girl
  6. I Got No Time (For a Little Boy)
  7. Rhythm Guitar
  8. Hey Jamie
  9. My Way Of Thinkin'
  10. Big Old Dog
  11. Love In One Shot
  12. 16 Going On 30

[edit] Singles

Year Title CAN Country Album
2008 "Flower Child"A 16 Real Thing
  • ACurrent single.

[edit] References

  1. ^ CBC - Make Some Noise - Music
  2. ^ CBC - Make Some Noise
  3. ^ CBC British Columbia - Features - Sounds Like Summer
  4. ^ Turner Music & Events - Live music booking: The Higgins
  5. ^ The Higgins :: John, Eileen and Kathleen
  6. ^ :: George Canyon Official Website ::
  7. ^ ASPLogin
  8. ^ The Higgins :: News
  9. ^ Awards Show 2005
  10. ^ Home
  11. ^ LEO AWARDS Nominees 2008
  12. ^ LEO AWARDS 2008
  13. ^ Merritt Tourism - THINGS TO DO
  14. ^ GetAwayBC
  15. ^ CBC - Make Some Noise - Music
  16. ^ The Higgins :: Events
  17. ^ CMT.ca - Chevy Cross Canada Countdown

[edit] External links

[edit] Official Websites

[edit] Interviews and Other Articles

[edit] Videos

Youtube fan videos:

[edit] Photos