Tony Vani and Debbie Hoskin of the"The Stir", a high energy rock, R&B band with powerful rhythm section, have created the NEW RELEASE CD "SOUL RETRIEVAL" a spiritually moving compilation of rock songs with proceeds from the sale of the CD going to cancer research. Band members of the "Stir" include Duncan Cooper on Keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus on bass guitar and Chris Lingard on drums. We want to gratefully thank the members of our band, "The Stir" for supporting and helping to create the "Soul Retrieval" album.

Our CD, "Soul Retrieval" is an expression of the Heart. When we decided to create this album, there was no contemplation of how the CD would be received by the world, only a genuine desire to express and share what is deep within. Now that it is complete, we hope that it resonates within your hearts. "Soul Retrieval" has been created with the intent to honor beloved family members Jason Hoskin and Roger Sabo.

Tony Vani, hailing from Belleville, Ontario, known for his soulful bluesy vocals and skillful harmonica playing. Tony is a charismatic and high energy performer, touring Canada for the past 2 decades in both blues and pop/rock bands.

Debbie Hoskin, singer/songwriter, born and raised in New York City; Debbie had several songs on the Canadian top 40 charts in the late 80's; Debbie has a unique vocal style of her own described as sometimes sweet, sometimes sultry, always soulful.

Joining forces, the creative chemistry of Tony and Debbie has resulted in a powerful and moving musical experience that will move your soul and grip your heart.


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	Live hard and play hard Southern Rock feel, harmonica driven, strong rhythm		Blues
	Praying Mantis Swampy blues, harmonica driven		Alternative Southern Rock
	Still Got Her Soul Easy listening, R&B, blues harp; Tony Vani on main vocals with Debbie Hoskin on harmonies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSugzYDpSw0		R&B/Soul
	Her Blues Swampy, slow and easy Blues		Blues
	Catch You When You Fall		Blues
	Sun Will Rise Folk Roots Political Song		Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
	It's So Hard It's So Hard is a heartfelt rock song, medium beat, It's So Hard.........deb's personal anthem.............This song has a very abrupt ending, as did my son's precious life. We sing this song to Jason. Musicians: Deb Hoskin: lead vocals, Tony Vani: guitar, Jeff Ross: lead guitar, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus, bass guitar, Ashley Hoskin: back up vocalist		Rock
	"I Believe" (you are an angel by my side" "I Believe" is a soft rock song, dedicated to Roger.........all the things we talked about. Musicians: Deb Hoskin: vocals, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus: bass guitar, Chris Lingard: drums, Tony Vani: guitar, Ashley Hoskin: back up vocals.		Easy Listening/Soft Rock
	What would I do? "What would I do" is a bouncy pop/rock song, female vocals, fun song appreciating my great friends. Musicians include: Tony Vani: guitar, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus: bass guitar, Dave Holmes: congas, Deb Hoskin: lead vocal, Ashley Hoskin: back up vocalist		Pop
	Shine Your Light, Verity I wrote this song for Verity, who is no longer with us. So I decided to download it in her memory. Verity was the pipeline princess. We had lots of fun and she became my good friend.		Miscellaneous
	"I Cry" "I Cry" is a heartfelt alternative rock ballad, unique sound of it's own...dedicated to our precious Jason............... Musicians: Deb Hoskin: vocals, Tony Vani: guitar, Duncan Cooper: keyboard, Vitas Slapkauscaus: Bass guitar, Jeff Ross: lead guitar, Ashley Hoskin, back up vocals		Alternative
	Anxious Time Retro hard Rock recorded in the 80s, psychadelic, Deb wrote this song as a teen, wondering about the future.... A song about Time......So glad I didn't know then, what I know now..............:-) I might have jumped off that ledge. :-) LOL etc.............................		Alternative Retro and Psychedelic
	Run Away an old 50's song....blues style. Licensed Cover		Blues
	Boom Boom Licensed Cover		Blues
	Have I told you lately (that I love you) Licensed Cover		Easy Listening/Soft Rock
	Crystals song Crystals song is pop drama, a story about a little girl named Crystal...She learned what she lived....		Pop
	Calling it quits female vocals, kind of a medium ballad, slide guitar, a catchy little tune about breaking up with your not so nice man.		Pop
	I know these things I know By Ashley Hoskin and Courtney Czechowski: In Honour of Ashley's beloved brother, Jason; for his birthday August 5. Happy Birthday Jason. We will never stop missing you.		Miscellaneous
	Somekind of wonderful Licensed Cover		Blues
	Roger's Song Accoustic guitar and male vocal, melancholy, nostalgic, Tony emotionally sings this song to his best friend/brother and band member, Roger.		Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
	Stay With Me The instrumentation of this song is all keyboards by long time friend and band member Duncan Cooper. This is an upbeat, nice melody, special song to deb....dedicated to Roger.........This is a picture of my Roger.......Roger passed away on Aug 1, 2006 after a long battle with brain cancer. Roger was a great singer/songwriter and musician and my partner in life. Deb Hoskin: vocals, Duncan Cooper: keyboards and percussion		Pop
	Take me to the River Performed at Loyalist Bluesfest 2008 Licensed Cover		Blues
	Sleepwalker Hard to describe this song: medium pace, female vocals, kind of pop alternative, an odd song about life being a dream and when we die, we awaken from this crazy dream.		Alternative Modern Rock
	A Better Place This song moves		World
	Tonight upbeat rock song with guitar, vocals and harmonica		Rock
	Holding on This song made it to the Canadian country top 40 chart in the 80's.		Retro Pop
	The Gift Eclectic blend of regae, jazzy feel, calypso, mish mosh. This song can't make it's mind up at all about who/what it wants to be. Gift indeed! Musicians include: Tony Vani: guitar, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus: bass guitar		World
	Rise Above Never wrote a bluegrass song before. It was Tony's idea.........but I have to admit, it's a fun song and people always get up dancing and smiling to this one. Musicians: Tony Vani: guitar, harmonica and vocals, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus: bass guitar, Deb and Ashley Hoskin, back up vocals		Country
	Shout It Right Out Loud Childrens Folk Song. We invited children into the studio to sing with us. Dedicated to Relay For Life cancer fundraiser. I love the sound of children singing. Musicians: Tony Vani: guitar, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus: bass guitar, Deb and Ash Hoskin: back up vocals		Childrens Folk Song
	You Ask Me upbeat rock love song, jazz feel to it, male vocals Musicians include: Tony Vani: guitar, Duncan Cooper: keyboards, Vitas Slapkauscaus: bass guitar		Rock

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Psyche's Muse	4/3/2017 2:51:26 AM ...and I'll have one more before I leave ...GIFT !!!! And it "Truly" is a "Gift"! Thank You for providing it to the world! -M-
Psyche's Muse	4/3/2017 2:45:53 AM PRAYING MANTIS... Most EXCELLENT!!! HER BLUES!!! WOW!!! WONDERFUL SONG!!! Blew me away! I'll be back for more "I PROMISE"!!! This is some of the best stuff I've heard on the site! -M-
SILVERWOODSTUDIO	7/13/2010 5:55:03 PM No excuses-its been a while Time waits for no man (or Woman I guess) Very nice to be here again! Love rob
Richard Scotti	4/11/2010 11:57:48 PM "Retrieving My Soul" is now #2 on The New Songs Genre Chart!
DirgeK	3/27/2010 1:52:14 AM Thankyou for dropping by my page. I am well, going to take early retirement from work and plan to do experimenting with music making. Fred who produced DirgeK's music has been very ill with throat cancer but I hope he is going to make it through. Hope your music making is going well and you are continuing to heal, I know it is not easy. Love to you and all your family DK's mum
Richard Scotti	3/7/2010 3:41:17 PM Hi Deb, I just checked out the New Songs Genre and the song I wrote for you: "Retrieving My Soul" has reached #6! Thank you for inspiring it. Peace, Richard
Catherine Ivy	2/28/2010 7:26:36 PM Dear Precious Treasure You Are Deb!!!!!!!:-) I know one when I find it and I hold it in my heart always! I am have always been touched by your music, you have been so gifted and I am thankful to God for you my friend. You made my evening by your visit, thank you! Please do keep in touch:-) Hugs, love and always blessings, Catherine~ P.S. you have an awesome soul...
denise cascione	2/13/2010 7:41:49 AM morning beautiful music here so much love so much hope bless you....keep on sharing the love denise
Richard Scotti	2/12/2010 10:47:32 AM Thank you for the sweet comments. The song you requested: "Retrieving My Soul" is now back on my page for you to add to your "Soul Retrieval" station. Good luck re-building the station and thanks again for your support. Peace and love, Richard xo
Bob Rylett	2/10/2010 6:24:37 PM Hello Tony and Deb, finally made it here for a listen and tremendous is what comes to mind. You do so many different styles and you do them well, the musicianship is first rate and the songs are so very descriptive. That takes time and love and it shows with you two...cheers bob rylett
Catherine Ivy	2/7/2010 11:25:11 AM Hello Sweet Debbie! Thank you so much for stopping by. It's always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. I love your music and listen to it often...Keep, "ROCKING" and creating that awesome music and please keep in touch! Hugs, love, and blessings, Catherine~
THE JACK PADDLE COVER BAND	1/13/2010 10:00:28 AM I am not at liberty to say where I have been.............contractual obligations and all that!!! All I can tell you is that two large barrels of Peruvian guano, one knitted glove (orange in colour), a handmaid with a distinct aroma and some sheep's testicles were involved!!!
Richard Scotti	1/9/2010 11:24:17 AM Dear Deb, Happy New Year! Wow, what is happiness? I measure life one minute at a time. I'm thankful for all the good minutes and I've learned that having the strength to live through something gives you the strength to live with it. I hope that your minutes are good ones and that in 2010 you will have 525,600 of them. Luv Rich
The Man With No Band	1/4/2010 11:52:43 PM May your new year be a good one my friend !
The CODE	12/31/2009 10:03:03 AM Happy New Year Debbie & Tony! All the best for 2010! CHEERS!
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