Press

“A great singer-songwriter…world class.”– CBC Radio Two

“Along with a storyteller’s eye for detail, LaRoi boasts a lilting voice
that’s the perfect accompaniment to the vast array of instruments he calls to each song.
The result is a folk ‘n roll or alternative roots style that rely more on lyrics nad melody than catchy riffs.”– Julio Gomes, The Chronicle Journal

July 2010, The Sherwood Park News: “Manraygun, Calum Graham next at Patio Series” by Catherine Griwkowsky

June 14, 2008, The Edmonton Journal: “Veteran Edmonton band keeps it rocking” by Peter North

November 4, 2000: The Chronicle Journal: “King of the road; Everett LaRoi embarks on another long jouney to musical success” by Julio Gomes

November 4, 1999: SEE Magazine: “LaRoi loves life on the local scene”, by Darren Zenko

October 20, 1999: The Edmonton Journal: “Everett LaRoi has found himself and his music” by Sandra Sperounes

“Out of Town Off the Grid" does a stellar job of effectively conveying a sense of yearning for adventure, self-discovery, and a deeper connection with nature. Everett’s songwriting in the song skillfully paints detailed pictures and conveys emotions, allowing listeners to easily connect with the imagery and relate to the narrative.”
– Jenna Melanson, CanadianBeats.ca

“A great singer songwriter. World class.”
– CBC Radio Active

Goldtop (duo with Alice Kos)
“Gorgeous folk-rock starring Alice Kos’ sweet, dreamy voice and Everett LaRoi’s shuddery guitar rumbles.”
– Sandra Sperounes, Edmonton Journal

“Alice Kos and Everett LaRoi are both steeped in records by '70s singer-songwriters and early '80s new wave: LaRoi echoes The Band's Rick Danko on "Even Tonight," while Kos taps Debbie Harry on "Rip It Off." Because most Goldtop material falls somewhere between those two dissimilar camps, they stumble into a sound all their own and an incredibly promising debut. Most important, they've got the songwriting chops to distinguish themselves. Expect to be hearing a lot more from them if they venture east of Edmonton.”
– Michael Barclay, The Record

Manraygun
“Composed of five veteran Edmonton-area players, Manraygun is a rootsy rock band whose members have more than paid their dues and who, collectively, could lay out a fairly detailed family tree illustrating a large swath of the last 25 years of our rock 'n' roll scene. LaRoi tosses off names of venues like the legendary Spartan's Mens Club where he first gigged back in the early '80s, and makes mention of bands like the Malibu Kens and the Draggnetts that his guitar-playing bandmate Dennis Lenarduzzi played in during the same era. It was a time when Moe Berg and Mike McDonald were just able to see formative editions of the Pursuit of Happiness and Jr. Gone Wild (respectively) on the horizon. LaRoi also mentions names like Idyl Tea, which he fronted, and Old Reliable, where bassist Tom Murray saw a few of his years flash before his eyes.”
– Peter North, The Edmonton Journal