{"id":1608,"date":"2026-09-06T18:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T22:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flightrisk.ca\/?page_id=1608"},"modified":"2026-09-07T15:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T19:23:20","slug":"meet-the-band","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flightrisk.ca\/?page_id=1608","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE BAND<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jeremy Smith<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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Jeremy brings a soulful, expressive voice to Flight Risk, combining strong melodies with acoustic guitar to give the band\u2019s original music warmth and character. His natural storytelling style and energetic delivery help define the band\u2019s sound, moving comfortably between rock, blues and roots-inspired influences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Matt Bentley<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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Matt combines powerful vocals with dynamic electric guitar, bringing energy and an unmistakable edge to Flight Risk. Equally at home driving a song with guitar or stepping forward on lead vocals, his versatility adds another dimension to the band\u2019s original material and helps create the contrast and variety at the heart of the Flight Risk sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rob Schatteman<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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Rob brings colour, atmosphere and fire to Flight Risk through an expressive lead guitar style that always serves the song. From subtle melodic passages to soaring solos and gritty rock tones, his playing adds another voice to the band\u2019s original music, while his background vocals contribute depth to the overall sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hylton Reiff<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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A lifelong musician with roots in Southern Africa and decades of experience on the Toronto music scene, Hylton brings a deep sense of groove and feel to Flight Risk. His melodic bass style draws from rock, blues, funk and R&B, providing a solid foundation while adding movement and character to the band\u2019s original music.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sam McClay<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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Sam provides the rhythmic engine behind Flight Risk, combining power, precision and feel to drive the band\u2019s original music. Whether laying down a tight groove or opening things up for a more dynamic arrangement, his drumming gives the songs their pulse and energy while creating a strong foundation for the entire band.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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