9 Lives and Counting - OFFICIAL SITE

Ten years have passed since guitarist/songwriter Peter Alexander first envisioned the assembling of a group of four dedicated musicians that shared his intense passion for hard rock. While the idea of putting together a rock band might seem straight forward to some, finding just the right people to get the job done was a real battle. Two bass players had come and gone before Kenny Cunningham was introduced through a mutual friend in the spring of 2010. Kenny, a classically trained bass and keyboard player had already toured the world with several acts and was looking for a project to call his own. 9 Lives and Counting then went through three vocalists before finding Craig Burnatowski. Craig studied Acting at York University but was no stranger to rock stages with numerous bands (Shadowdrift, Alternate End) and musicals (most recently Berger in Hair). Now tasked with filling Eddie Zeeman’s role after he laid down the killer drum tracks for the album, 9 Lives are confident they can find the perfect drummer with feet big enough to fill those shoes.

9 Lives and Counting wash the senses with a barrage of relentless and textured progressive rock, free to wander in and out of traditional song structure. Rock influences from any and all eras are celebrated in this enthusiastic mix of technique and emotion.

This is extraordinary, powerful, and eclectic. The only description possible? 9 Lives and Counting.

PETER ALEXANDER

Peter was born in Montreal and but soon moved to Ontario where he grew up in Vankleek Hill. After a year of living in Ottawa he made the move to Toronto where he now calls home. After first playing with an all original band, he soon found himself shredding for tribute acts of Iron Maiden and Aerosmith. Later success involved playing with Space Tramp Cowboy who were fortunate enough to share stages with I Mother Earth on several occasions. Peter played with a couple other acts (Vagrant, The Criminals) before taking a break from the industry and a life of living paycheque to paycheque.

After a 5 year break from music, Peter returned a little richer and a little wiser with plans to put together a serious group of musicians and finally do it right. After 10 years of song writing and searching for the right mix of hard working people (with short breaks to play with more relaxed groups) Peter is poised to finally introduce 9 Lives and Counting to the world!

CRAIG BURNATOWSKI

Craig recorded his first original CD at the age of 18 with his band Plaid Soul at Q107’s Skylab studio with Bob Shindel and never stopped performing.

Past projects include Spinner, The Meltdown, and Shadowdrift. In April of 2011, he released his second full length CD with his band Alternate End. Digital copies of "Means to an End" are available on iTunes while hard copies can be purchased through HMV's online store.

In November of 2011, he joined 9 Lives and Counting and their mission to share their music with the world.

He is also an Actor and Voice Acting Director with his most recent TV credits including Lost Girl (Showcase), Brainwashed (History Channel) and on stage as Berger in Canstage's production of Hair.

KENNY CUNNINGHAM

Kenny was born and raised in Toronto. First picking up an instrument at age 7, he now plays Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Mandolin, and Violin. He is classically trained with a wide range of influences. Kenny has played with an assortment of Canadian and American acts, including Susan Aglukark. His vast touring experience includes, Canada, the U.S. and parts of Europe.