7 Levels

The powerful and precise drumming of Parker Rice creates a unique foundation for two of Canada's rising song writers: Kelly McTavish and Steven Maier. The trio hale from the prairie city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and are known by their growing Canadian fan base as Seven Levels.



Not long after the group formed, they began to experience some early success by being one of ten Saskatchewan bands featured on the CBC television series entitled "Unsung" in March 2007. It was at this time they began working on their self titled debut album which was recorded, mixed and mastered by Neil Meckelborg at Audio Art in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The album was released in late 2007 with a CD release at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon in February 2008. Over the next four months, in support of their album, Seven Levels toured Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as doing a two week stint in the North West Territories. With extensive touring and their single "Jackie" maintaining the number one spot on the Saskatchewan Home-grown Top 30 for four weeks, Seven Levels sold over a thousand copies of their debut album.



In the summer of 2008, the band took a new direction with the acquisition of Canadian Radio Star award winner Steven Maier. Seven Levels had previously worked with Maier when they hired him as a guitarist/vocalist for their debut album CD release show. The trio wasted no time and immediately took to writing new material and working out their sound. With the new line up and a fresh start, their sound shifted from their original folk style into a more melodic roots rock feel.



In February 2009, Seven Levels entered PM Studios in Saskatoon to begin work on "The Spring Sessions" EP. The project was recorded, mixed and mastered by Saskatoon native Josh Palmer. It was at this time that CBC radio approached the group to perform for a short radio series called, '"The Living Room Sessions". McTavish and Maier graciously performed two new songs off of their upcoming release. "The Spring Sessions" EP was released in April 2009 followed shortly by a two and a half month touring schedule that took them from Vancouver Island to Eastern Ontario. The tour was highlighted by a performance with Dine Alone recording artist Attack in Black as well as a showcase at NXNE 09.



Their experience in the studio and being on the road over the last two years has inspired the group to once again embark on a new recording project. Currently the group is writing new material for their sophomore album, scheduled to be released in April 2010.
Seven Levels went on an indefinite hiatus in October 2009 to pursue other career opportunities. 2012 saw the return of the group. Rejuvenated after a three year break, McTavish and Rice reconnected with an old friend Mike Kwas and added him on Bass guitar. They didn't have to look far for current keys/backing vocalist Gillian Rice who was brought in to help fill in the sound.
The group played their first concert opening up for Streetheart in September 2012. Currently the band is writing and recording demos in plans to release a full length album in 2013.