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On WeddingWire since 2017
XPRIME is Canada's ultimate wedding party band operating out of Niagara and Toronto, Ontario. It boasts an energetic trio with the versatility of three different lead singers, allowing a wider range of vocal styles along with tight, energetic proficiency on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. XPRIME has over a decade of experience performing on stages across the continent, having played at festivals such as Osheaga, Edgefest and Niagara Falls' NYE concerts. They have opened for Weezer, The Black Keys, and Keith Urban, to name a few. This lively three-piece will get your wedding party started with a bang and keep the dancefloor jumping all night long!
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Phil Taylor, Neil Carson, and Steph Mercier comprise XPRIME and their recording/touring sister band, James Blonde. Since forming in 2009, the guys have played an average of over 185 shows per year as their song list continues to expand and change. XPRIME is happy to discuss their services with each couple and customize them to suit their vibe and musical taste. Whether rock, pop, Motown, funk, disco, R&B, blues, or indie, XPRIME can do it all and deliver it in high-energy doses with major festival/touring level showmanship.
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Meet the team
Phil Taylor is the band leader, drummer and one of the 3 lead vocalists in XPRIME. He's been playing drums for over 16 years and has been singing just as long. Phil is known to give his everything in every performance and can rip through powerful vocal songs like "Shout!" and "Back in Black". His incredible pocket and drumming talents has gained him endorsments from *Mapex Drums and *Murat Diril Cymbals - giving him some of the best sounding tools in the trade! Phil takes his role as band leader seriously; always keeping the band on time and ensuring the band satisfies every client's needs while making the band a pleasure to work with!
Steph is an absolute on-stage animal. With years of experience as a lead guitarist and singer with touring band James Blonde - he brings the same charisma and energy to every wedding and event played! Some guitar solos end up on the bar, crowd surfing or running around the room. With Steph on stage, there is never a dull moment - he brings that exciting live energy that only seasoned touring bands can bring to any performance.
Neil can sing and play anything! Having done his training through the Ontario Conservatory of Music and playing 280+ shows per year with XPRIME, JAMES BLONDE and as a solo acousitc act - Neil Carson is one seasoned musician. Like the other 2 members, Neil takes that same on-stage professionalism and energy honed-in from years of touring to every wedding and event! His pitch-perfect vocals and charming on-stage personality will leave wanting more of XPRIME's renditions for all your favourite songs!