Bio

The Cocktails

The Cocktails are a three-piece rock and roll band from the honeymoon capital of the world, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Anthony Botting leads the group as guitarist, frontman and lead vocalist. Bass guitar and backing vocals are provided by Rod Standish. Drummer Matt Keighan also sings backing vocals. This power trio produce, engineer and record independently out of drummer Matt Keighan’s recording studio “AudioMat”.
The Band released their 10-song debut album “VIVA LA JUICY” in August 2021. The album went on to receive a Niagara Music Award Nomination for album of the year a month after it’s release. Their follow-up full length album, “YIPPEE FxxxIN’ HURRAY” was released in August of 2022. The singles from their sophomore release earned them a finalist spot in the Top 8 of 97.7 HTZ FM’s 2022 Rock Search Competition. Their live shows are energetic and spellbinding, combining raw energy with chops and stage presence.
Work on their 3rd album, TRIANGLE, began in September of 2022. 
The Cocktails aim to keep rock and roll alive and well and bring rad music to the listening ear of generations to come.