Hailing from Calgary, this established Country Rock act has been playing together for some time. In the last three years they have become one of Alberta’s top drawing “live” acts in the club and concert scene. With a new album on shelves, Jo Hikk is becoming one of Canadian Country Music’s newest rising stars.

The band is comprised of brothers Kelly (lead vocals & bass) and Kenny Sitter (guitar & vocals) with Al Rheaume (drums) and Serge Soucy (keyboards & vocals). Performing shows from Canada to Kandhar, Jo Hikk has shared the stage with some of the music’s biggest names. Known for their great vocal sound, energy and playful antics, Jo Hikk has a proven track record as a real crowd pleaser.

As songwriters, the band has been developing their own material over the years and as a result, released a five song EP produced by Bob Foster (Jan Arden). The buzz generated by their original tracks attracted not only many new fans worldwide, but also the interest of several music industry professionals.

Early in 2006, Jo Hikk signed a management deal with MCC Entertainment/Landis Productions and work began on their new full length CD with multiple award winner, George Canyon signing on as producer.
The album was recorded in Nashville’s famed Masterphonics Tracking Room, and at MCC Recording Studio in Calgary.

The new album titled "Ride" features songs penned by Jo Hikk, along with fellow Canadians A.J. Goodvin, Randy J. Marten, Gordie Sampson, Sean Hogan, Cyril Rawlson, Ron McNeil, Wayne Sheard, Ron Kerr, Nicole Higgins and George Canyon. The album also includes songs written by some of Nashville's top writers Pete Sallis, Neil Thrasher, Ritchie MacDonald and Bo Allen.

In 2007 Jo Hikk was nominated for the “Chevy Rising Star Award” at the Canadian Country Music Awards held in Regina. The awards were broadcast “live” in Canada on CBC, in the U.S. on GAC, and also shown in Australia. Also during Country Music Week, Jo Hikk was honored to be chosen to participate in the popular Tom Jackson seminars and they received a great response from fans and from the industry alike...

2008 is shaping up to be a great year for Jo Hikk with their second release “Pimp My Tractor” climbing the charts across Canada on the Mediabase Chart. Their first release “Closer” hit the top 20 on several radio play-lists and the number the # 1 spot in Edmonton on CFCW, January 1st, 2008…

Look for Ride on record shelves.


"Highlights"

* Nominated for the “Chevy Truck Rising Star Award” at the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards

* Debut Album “ Ride” produced by multi-award winner George Canyon

* Performed at Rexall Place in Edmonton Alberta for the Armed Forces

* Jo Hikk Myspace site hits 170,000 views in 18 months

* First single “Closer” hit the top 50 mediabase and scores #1 In Edmonton January 1st 2008

* Second single “Pimp My Tractor” released to radio in April, 2008

* Jo Hikk performs Concert May 31, 2008 to help raise money for the Rescue 100 Horses

* Jo Hikk to open for Sara Evans at Merritt Mountain Fest July 13, 2008