Artist: Eric Welton
Release: An E.P.
Year: 2007
Genre: pop/rock/indie
Home: Windsor
From: Chatham
Tracks:
1. Drunk Man Trilogy
2. Girl of Mine
3. Get It
4. Won’t Stop
5. What it is For
6. I Keep Banging My Head on the Weekend
7. Normal?
8. Dog
9. Another Day
Notes: All Songs Written, Performed, Recorded and Produced by Eric Welton.
Links:
* Facebook here.
* Bandcamp here.
* Youtube here.
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Name: Ralph Murphy
Year: Circa 2007
Raised: (Chatham-Kent) Wallaceburg
Position: Performer, producer, songwriter & publisher.
Amongst many other projects, roles, & duties, highlights for Ralph Murphy this year include:
* 2007 – Another one of his hits re-released. Performer: Crystal Gayle. Album: Greatest Hits (Capitol Records) The song ‘River Road’ By Chatham’s Sylvia Tyson also appears on this album.
* 2007 – Composing & producer credits for… Artist: Mersaidee Soules. Album: Honest.
* 2007 – Ralph co-write ‘Seeds’ performed by Pryor Dawson Rayburn. Album: On Your Way Home.
* 2007 – Ralph wrote & co-wrote the self titled Smokey Circles Album. Reissue. Carnaby Records. Japan release.
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Venue: Jerseys Sports Bar.
Year: 2007
City: Chatham Ontario
Opened: circa 2006.
Closed: January 2010.
Address: 125 Keil Drive South Chatham
Note: During its run, it was one of the top two choices for live music (mainly cover bands) in Chatham. It was also popular for being decked out with out door volleyball courts.
* The venue would later re-open under the name of “The Players Club” for a short while until it eventually closed. The world & local economy took a dive from 2008-2012.
* Before becoming Jerseys, it was was named Chappies.
The final party night musical entertainment was by local duo ‘Toast and Jam’ (Jan. 2010)
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Duo: Acoustic M.F.
Year: 2007
Home: Chatham
Genre: Acoustic covers.
Members:
Mat Drew – Vox
Dave Richie – Guitars
Mat & Dave previously played together in The Janet Theory. Acoustic M.F. was put together to perform sets at local pubs including the Elephants Nest. In 2009, the guys went back to a full group performing in ‘Face For Radio’, a good local dance/ top 40 cover band.
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Band: Southwest Dirt
Home: Chatham-Kent
Year: 2007
Genre: Rock
Members:
Mike Copley – vocals
Alex Polowick (Aug) – guitar (Blenheim)
Gavin Dawson – bass
Simon Coleman – drums
Former Members:
Nate Spicer – lead guitarist (2002 to 2006)
The group formed in the spring of 2002 as a soulful solid rock band called Southwest Dirt. They started off covering the likes of ZZ TOP, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and other great acts.
From 2002-2006 they played heavily at bars, parties, Stag & Does, and other events. During those first four years, Nate Spicer was the lead guitarist for the band.
In 2007, the band began to shift to writing and playing original music. It began when Mike (Vocals) entered the studio in 2007 to record an original entitled “Simple Times”. The song was played often on the Rock95.1FM Indie Show. The song was recorded with the help of Bob Hiltz (Bass), Jason Guttridge (Drums), and Aug (guitar).
Visit them online here.
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Band: Sin Dealer
Release: Dying to Live
Year: 2007
Formed: 2005
Home: Toronto
Genre: Metal
Chatham Connection: Guitarist Ron Bechard is from Chatham-Kent (Merlin)
Eric Kuthe – Vocalist
Ron Bechard – guitarist
Frank Sargeant – bassist
Jeff Zurba – Drummer
Tracks:
1. Lying to Myself 2. Got Into You 3. Gasoline 4. Betrayal 5. Dying to Live 6. Magic Woman 7. Going Down 8. One Foot in the Grave 9. Walk All Over You 10. Devil’s War
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Chart Attack Review below:
Sin Dealer – Dying to Live – CD Review
By Jason Daniel Baker
Vocalist Eric Kuthe, guitarist Ron Bechard, bassist Frank Sargeant and drummer Jeff Zurba form Sin Dealer, a Toronto based quartet locally considered one of Toronto’s finest metal bands.
Drawing upon the vast wealth of long experience on the Toronto music scene the members of the combo unleash a sound that is raw yet paradoxically polished at the same time.
Comprised of former members of bands like Edwin, Sea of Green, Sons of Otis and Plasma Blast, the respective pedigrees are indeed impressive but would be immaterial if they couldn’t play together as smoothly as they do.
Comparisons are too numerous to mention and ultimately pointless. This outfit is such a blending of different influences the term “Sludge Metal” is used and I do not think it is misapplied.
Sin Dealer are an absolutely awesome band in my opinion, and I really think their sound is topflight with great riffs and attention to melody. One sees plenty of heads bobbing to their rhythm at their shows. True metal fans fully appreciate the talent of this group…………………..
Click on the video below to hear Sin Dealer.
If video does not appear, watch it here.
http://www.myspace.com/sindealer
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Band: The Twang Bastards
Year: 2007
Home: Chatham-Kent, Wallaceburg, Sarnia
Members in Picture
Jeff Black
Phil Caron
Tony Bandoni
Notes: Tony & Phil are great musicians from Chatham who have played in many bands over the years.
Below, is a video of The Twang Bastards.
If video does not appear, watch it here.
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Artist: Quartette
Release: Down at the Fair
Year: 2007
Chatham Connection: (Sylvia is from Chatham-Kent. (Born Sylvia Fricker September 19, 1940 in Chatham, Ontario)
Who:
Sylvia Tyson, Caitlin Hanford, Cindy Church, Gwen Swick
Tracks:
1. Down at the Fair
2. Twenty Shades of Blues
3. That’s What You Always Say to My Heart
4. Where Love Lies
5. All These Things Are You
6. Who’s Foolin’ Who
7. Nothing Can Make the World Right Again
8. Tell My Lord
9. Sing a Song of Sadness
10. My Invitation
11. Marie Antoinette
12. I Mean What I Say
13. I Can’t Wait
Notes: Even after four decades of songwriting, and with over 200 songs to her credit, Sylvia says she is not a prolific songwriter. Still, “Down At The Fair” features two of her finest songs: the spiritual “Tell My Lord” (with the magnificent line, “I can tell my Lord things I couldn’t tell my mother”) and the remarkable character sketch, “Marie Antoinette.”
The latter is a story of a deluded woman working as a maid in a hotel who believes that in a perfect world she’d be the Queen of France. The song is a reminder that all around us are people whose lives we know nothing about, and some of them are quite delusional.
“When I was a kid I knew a girl who was adopted, and her name was Marie Antoinette,” Sylvia explains. “She truly believed she was descended from the Queen of France. I thought that was an interesting concept. The line ‘Off with their heads’ gets a laugh from audiences.”
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Quartette was formed for a concert at Toronto’s Harbourfront in the summer of 1993. The following year, the group received the Canadian Country Music Association’s award for best vocal collaboration. In 1995 and 1996, it garnered Juno Award nominations for top country group. An hour-long showcase on “Adrienne Clarkson Presents” on CBC-TV introduced them to an even wider audience in 1995.
SYLVIA TYSON Quick Bio
Sylvia Tyson first made her mark in the ’60s with the folk/country duo Ian & Sylvia which recorded 13 albums. Ian and Sylvia, who married in 1964, were at the forefront of the ’60s North American folk movement.
Following Ian & Sylvia’s breakup in 1977 as an act and as a couple, Sylvia released seven solo albums.
In the ’70s, Sylvia hosted CBC-Radio’s roots music series “Touch The Earth,” and hosted CBC-TV’s “Country In My Soul” series.
Sylvia received Canada’s highest civilian award, the Order of Canada in 1995. She is one of the founders, past president, and song honoree of the Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. She was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1992, and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003.
Buy the CD online here.
Listen online here.
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Name: Rene Brosseau
Instrument: Pedal Steel and slide guitar
Year: 2007
Home: Chatham Kent Ontario
Rene plays with the Montreal based band ‘Desert Heat’ in 2007. Gigs consisted of fairs & festivals in the Ottawa to Montreal area, from being opening acts for Amanda Wilkinson, George Canyon & The Road Hammers to being the main act.
Desert Heat’s brand new CD “Tail lights and Love” was just named in the Top 5 of 2007 by Country Music News in Canada. The CD features a formidable selection of songs written by Desert Heat, and co-written by Nashville’s top songwriters and produced by the multi-platinum record-smiths Joel Feeney and Jeff Nystrom.
Desert Heat has just been nominated for TOP NEW GROUP in Canada at the 2008 Canadian Country Music Awards.
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Band: The Jubilaires
Year: 2007
Home: Chatham Kent Area
Members:
Oscar Demers – Pedal Steel, Guitar
Ray Trahan – Drums
Ray Myers – Rhythm guitar, Vocal
Roland Myers – Bass, Vocal
Roland Lozon – Lead guitar, Fiddle
The group has a long and rich history in this community. The Jubilaires disbanded years ago with a new formation coming as the Jubilaires II. These pictures are from the induction of Oscar Demers into the Grande Pointe “Hall Of Fame” in 2007.
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Artist: Shawn Daudlin
Release: Radio Release
Year: 2007
Type: Pop
Born: Chatham Kent Ontario Canada
Resides: Toronto area.
Tracks:
01. My Reflection In Your Eyes
02. Too High To Climb (feat. Toni Anderson)
Album Notes:
Apmar Music is excited to announce that two new songs are now available with the release of Shawn Daudlin’s promotional CD. Shawn’s upcoming full-length CD, which will include the two singles, will be released within the next few months.
The promotional release showcases two new tracks. ‘My Reflection in Your Eyes’ is a beautiful, acoustic driven ballad. Shawn sings about the loss of love and as we all know, love never leaves quickly, but like an unwelcome dinner guest, takes its time exiting. ‘My Reflection in Your Eyes’ recently received a honorable mention from the Billboard Songwriting Contest.
With tongue firmly held in cheek, Shawn and soul singer Toni Anderson proudly wave the break-up flag with ‘Too High To Climb’. This retro disco tune laughs in the face of a love that lasts forever. After all, some mountains are just too high to climb!
You can’t help but smile when you listen to the music of Shawn Daudlin. He is an artist whose musical influence draws upon the very roots of what music is today. From the first note sung, it is apparent that Shawn is a singer who loves what he does and has a distinct appreciation for music.
Together with Producer/Songwriter Alan Poaps (Apmar Music), Shawn has collaborated on many recording projects, writing lyrics and melodies to compliment the arrangements written by Alan. Some of Toronto’s finest players have worked with this duo. Talented musicians, who have toured with the likes of Bruce Cockburn, Holly Cole and Big Sugar, provide the riffs and grooves.
Shawn’s self-titled, debut recording, received regular airplay on radio in Germany, Denmark and Southwestern Ontario. Extensive internet promotion through radio and Pop Music fan sites have helped to create awareness of Shawn’s music and broaden his audience base.
Preview or buy the CD here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/daudlin2
http://www.shawndaudlin.com/
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Artists: The Laws
Releases: Ride It Out
Year: 2007
Connection: John Law was born in Chatham Ontario.
John Law – vocals, guitar, mandolin
Michele Law – vocals, bass
Note: Recorded in Nashville with producer Regie Hamm. The Laws trademark “tight-as-a-glove” harmony singing is highlighted throughout the 11 songs.
…..Cut to 2007, and John and Michele are not only husband and wife but are also partners in music, performing as The Laws and getting ready to make a strong move for greater recognition in the Americana ranks in this country behind a typically ambitious touring schedule (200-plus nights a year on the road) and a stirring new album for their own label, JML Music, titled Ride It Out. The duo’s fifth long player, Ride It Out is noticeably lacking any false notes in its compelling original songs, empathetic musicianship and emotionally charged vocal performances.
Recorded in Nashville with producer/writer Regie Hamm, and co-written with some of Music City’s top tunesmiths, Ride It Out showcases all the Laws’ strengths. Stylistically its songs range far and wide within a roots framework. Smooth country folk powers the album opening “Am I Still the One”; “Put Some Love Into It” is a jazz -tinged frolic keyed by Michele’s saucy vocal; the guitar-mandolin instrumental “Texacadia” is a Nickel Creek-style display of assured, hot pickin’; the classic country-tinged “Too Lonesome to Cry” features lyrics as simple, direct and devastating as the Steve Earle of “Valentine’s Day” and “Hometown Blues”; and, to close things out, “Getting Over You” is a bopping little folk-flavored ditty that evinces an ironic, Steve Goodman-like sense of the absurd in its account of someone doing everything but getting over a lost love. Vocally, Michele ranges from a soothing, plaintive, Emmylou Harris-like harmony (“Am I Still the One”) to assertive, Martina McBride-style belting (“Getting Over You”), whereas John’s rich, nasally tenor bears some semblance to that of the estimable Texas craftsman and New Traditionalist pioneer Radney Foster. And despite the presence of a few other players on the album, Ride It Out has the intimate feel of a Laws stage show, where the only sounds come from the duo’s voices and instruments.
John and Michele, who have become accustomed to living in their van (in fact, their personal possessions are in storage in Canada; they are, in essence, homeless), have made a commitment of sorts by putting down roots in Nashville, where they have rented an apartment and have signed a publishing deal with SWITR, Inc.
Not least of the Laws’ selling points is their acumen in the kitchen. They published a cookbook and have appeared on numerous cooking shows through the years, generating almost as much press for their culinary skills as for their music. They also offer shows that are part cooking workshop, part musical performance. This sprang from their determination to eat healthy while touring constantly.
Cooking or music? Music or cooking? At one point that might have been a tossup. Now, however, with the assured, resonant performances on exhibit on Ride It Out, it appears the Laws are really ready to start cooking. But not in the kitchen
Video mix from TV and live footage.
If video does not appear, watch it here.
Visit them here, here and here.
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Band: Social Code
Release Title: Social Code
Date: 2007
Style: Rock
Home: Alberta
Chatham Connection: Travis Nesbitt (vocals) was born and raised in Chatham Ontario Canada.
Tracks
1. He Said, She Said
2. Bomb Hands
3. Everyday (Late November)
4. Shortest Line, The
5. Forever Always Ends
6. Don’t Tell Me
7. 10 Seconds To Go
8. Frayed
9. Without You
10. Best You Never Had, The
11. Forever Always Ends (Acoustic Bonus Track)
Notes:
This is the sophomore self-titled release through Universal Canada that spawned major radioplay for songs such as Bomb Hands, Everyday (Late November) and He Said, She Said. That latter song earned Social Code nominations at the Western Canadian Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Rock Recording of the Year, and continues to get frequent spins on the country’s modern rock radio stations.
After sharing the stage with bands such as Fall Out Boy, The Used, Good Charlotte, Ten Second Epic and Alexisonfire, Canadian punk-rockers drop their new highly-anticipated album
It’s more Social Code than anything we’ve ever done, asserts Nesbitt, who also designed the record’s artwork. This album is Social Code. The album, which was mixed by Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Simple Plan) and Mike Fraser (Metallica, AC/DC, Hinder), netted Social Code a deal with Universal Music, which will release it on May 8. And as for all the people who told them they couldn’t do it, all the inner turmoil and all the moments of lost direction? They’re all lessons that have made Social Code, stronger, better and wiser.
Social Code Discography:
1999 Binbox – as Fifth Season
2001 Patiently Waiting – as Fifth Season
2004 A Year at the Movies
2007 Social-Code
Buy or listen to the CD here:
If video does not appear, watch it here.
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Chatham Concert Band
Year: 2007
Home: Chatham Kent Ontario Canada.
Formed: 1927
Chatham Concert Band Members Receive Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
On April 11th, 2007, the following Chatham Concert Band members received an award for their years of service to the band:
Mr. Bill Patterson – 40 years
Mr. Phil Emerick – 40 years
Mr. St. Clair Shadd – 30 years
Mr. Terry McConnell – 20 years
Mr. Dave Brown – 10 years
Mr. Bill Dawson – 10 years
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The Chatham Concert Band
The Chatham Concert Band was organized in 1927 and in 2002 celebrated 75 years of continuous operation. The band is under the direction of BandMaster Vaughn Pugh.
The Band members are musicians from the local area and perform in the following areas:
Free public concerts are performed every Wednesday evening in Tecumseh Park, Chatham, Ontario from the last week in June to the first week in September.
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Band: The Rucks
Home: Chatham
Music Style: Punk
Formed: October 2007
The Band
Lee – Guitar/Vocals
Brian – Bass/Vocals
Scott – Drums
Listen to them here,
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Artist: 7th Reign
Home: Chatham Kent /Sarnia
CD Release: Self Titled
Year: 2007
Style: Power metal.
Local connection. Mario & Dave.
Brian Soulard: Vocals
Mario Panayiotis: Guitars
Dave Davidson: Bass
Niall Mellors: Drums
Tracks
1 Till the End 2 Defied 3 Believe 4 Dark of the Sun 5 Asylum 6 By Way of Deception 7 Lady Babylon 8 Executioner
The band 7 th REIGN was formed in January 2005 by Marios Panayiotis and Brian Soulard. (ex- EIDOLON vocalist) They started off with one goal, to form the kind of band that they would want to hear and see live. They were not worried about current trends or past influences but instead concentrated on creating good music that would cross many themes and styles but was built on the best form of music……METAL!!
Marios and Brian were introduced in April 2004 by MEGADETH/EIDOLON guitarist Glen Drover. Glen knew that the two were exactly what the other was searching for. It took another eight months for them to figure it out!! Once they decided that they were destined to play together they started to form the early foundation of 7 th REIGN. After writing and recording for six months they realized it was time to finish the forming of 7 th REIGN. By September of 2005 they had found the pieces of the puzzle that they needed. Drummer Niall Mellors and bass player Dave Davidson (Fuz z) (Another Chatham boy Lyra/Tangled Puppet/Manpower/) completed the band.
Over the next four months they rehearsed new songs and refined existing ones. In January of 2006, they played their debut gig at the Opera House in Toronto to a packed house in support of Finnish Metal band SONATA ARCTICA. The overwhelming response from the Metal crowd confirmed that the band was on the right track. Although 7 th REIGN was excited to start playing live they knew that it was also time to start focusing all of their attention on recording their debut album. During this process Fuz z informed the band that he was on the move and needed to leave the band. Although they were saddened at the news of his departure they were excited to welcome new band member Adrian Robichaud (EIDOLON). Brian and Adrian had played together on four albums and the band knew that the addition of Adrian would bring them to a whole new level of technical skill and professionalism.
7 th REIGN is a POWER METAL band that has a great amount of technical ability and a theatrical sound. Their self-titled debut album is filled with fast double bass, shredding guitar solos, soaring vocal lines and passionate lyrics.
Buy it here. Listen to it here, or here.
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Opera House in Toronto on January 25th 2006
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Artist: Silence Gone Solo
Genres: Rock Singer Songwriter, Folk
Home: Chatham
Year: 2007
This is a solo project of Century Samm of the southern Ontario hiphop group stress related. However, the music here is more acoustic folk mixed with hiphop lyrics. Recording was done by Mike Sennema of Chatham Ontario. All songs and lyrics were written and performed by Samm.
Century Samm hails from Chatham, Ontario Canada and has been involved with the local underground hip hop scene since 1998. It was then that he first started recording and debuted with the Vengeance mixtape, giving the first taste of his brand of raw rhymes and lyrical wit & precision. Other projects through the years included a local crew named Black Jacks, as well as hosting underground freestyle showcases & battles. More recently Samm has become a solid cornerstone to Stress Related, contributing to the groups groundbreaking LP.
Listen to the music here or here.
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Aaron Allen And The Small City Saints
Release: Self-Titled
Home: London with a roaming cast of members from Chatham.
Style: Acoustic/folk/Pop/
Year: 2007
Members:
Aaron Allen – Vocals – Acoustic Guitar
Tom Vandeven – Guitar
Jason MacFarlane – Percussion
Keegan Panger – Bass
Tracks:
1.Rattlesnake
2.Drinkin’
3.Go On Girl
4.A Good Friend
5.Ugly
6.In Her Eyes
7.Tonight, You’ll Be Sleeping Alone
8.Hey Radio
9.Shinin’
10.Two More Days
11.September
12.Blue
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Listen Here:
*Video preview here.
http://www.reverbnation.com/smallcitysaints or
http://www.myspace.com/aaronallenmusic 0r
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Aaron+Allen+%2526+The+Small+City+Saints/track/Shinin’
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Artist: Demo Kid
Release: Home Demos Volume 1
Date: 2007
Home: Chatham Kent Ontario
Members:
Shawn B – All instruments, vocals
Notes:
* All music performed, written, arranged, produced & recorded by Shawn B.
* Jesse V. is also a contributor & writer to ideas and helps out doing vocals on some tracks.
* This is a collection of home demos/ first draft versions of songs written for fun. They are here in their most raw form, captured as ideas.
* Demo Kid previously wrote and played guitar for Foster Child, The Janet Theory and Dead Girls Union.
Watch the CD video preview below
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Read a review of the album online here.
Tracks
1. The last day of summer
2. To die for
3. Never let you go
4. With someone else now
5. Another stupid love song
6. Best Friend
7. Guardian Angel
8. Drunk and Happy
9. Will you forgive me… (Free Download)
10. The things you didn’t know
11. Bad habits are hard to break
12. Dance like you mean it
13. Kid in the corner
14. Goth girl tragedy
15. Kiss and tell (Rumors)
16. Role model zero
17. Would you still love me if?
18. Never saw it coming
19. Keep your pants on
20. I want to be used by you
21. Our little secret
22. I don’t want to be like you
23. Told you so
24. Mom and pop stores (Free MP3 Download)
Watch & Listen to Demo Kid online at You Tube here.___________________________________
Assume No Order
Release: Exit Dark EP
Date: 2007
Style: Experimental
Nigel Barylewicz – All music, guitars, bass, and drums
Nigel began playing in metal bands in high school in Chatham Ontario.
He has since moved to the Toronto area.
This is a great CD that is calculated noize, jazz, metal, and everything in between, but like nothing you heard before. Fans of Mr. Bungle & other less known underground bands will love this CD.
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Band: Hagy Lane
Release: In The Beginning
Year: 2007
Genre: Hard Rock
Philip Dragann – lead vox, programming
The Scoop: Phil is originally from Chatham & played in Gates Of Rage. London based Hagy Lane’s ripping guitars and electronic synthesis create the perfect stage for the deep melodic vocals to stand on. Coming out of the thriving London, Ontario, music scene,
Hagy Lane brings their Industrial/Metal sound out to the masses. With influences from Skinny Puppy to Marilyn Manson to Linkin Park, Hagy Lane moves in with a sound that can make you raise your fists or create a sombre feeling through your lazy comedown
Songs:
1 Bleeding Me
2 Culverts and Summerfields
3 Living Without You
4 Sacred Heart
5 Forgotten
CD Preview below
Listen here : http://www.myspace.com/hagylane
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Our Final Hour
Home: Chatham
Style: Metal
Year: 2007
http://www.myspace.com/ourfinalhourca
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Artist: Tom Lockwood
Release: Point Of View
Year: 2007
Material: Both original and cover songs.
Genre: Acoustic guitar, blues/Jazz
Home: Chatham-Kent
Notes:
* CD includes playing from Pat Crone and Larry Pohjola.
* Recorded and Produced by Bob Hiltz at Eyrespace Studios.
Tracks: Black Orpheus, Steely Dan Medley, Crystal Silence, Rise And Shine (Part 1), Lillooet, Always And Forever, Another Road, Ellington Medley, Misty, Straight Up, Point Of View, Summertime, Rise And Shine (Part 2), Lullaby, The Last Spike, The Glen.
Link:
* itunes download link here.
* Website link here.
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Square Root Of Margaret
Release : Teragram Photeur
Date : 2007
Home: Chatham Ontario
Download the CD at ITUNES here.
Song:
1 A Reverse Echo
2 Memories of Things to Come
3 Mia
4 Hollywood Will Find a Way
5 Revisit the Cosmos:
6 Things People Do
7 Time Bomb
8 On a Time Delay
9 In My Hands
10 Waiting for the Zombies
11 The Wind Blows Soft and Slow
12 Riverside Drift
13 The Happiness of Dreams
It was in the Fall of 2006 when those friendly ex-magician’s of Square Root of Margaret came off of a very successful western tour of Canada, in support of their previous album “Cloud Nine Revisited.” While on a brief break from the road, SRoM’s drummer managed to cut his thumb off! Although the doctor’s were able to successfully re-attach the digits, the inner thumb needed further healing. And so the intrepid stunt-drummer set off to the eastern coast of Canada, with recovery on his mind.
He was gone for six months. Not content to sit around twiddling their own, the other fellows in Square Root of Margaret set about writing and recording what would prove to be their most ambitious pop album to date…Teragram Photeur! 13 new songs about time and space, perception, and perspective
Here is the Video “Hollywood Will Find A Way” from this CD. Filming and Editing:
Rakehell Row Productions. Directed By: Jason McFadden Ben Srokosz
If Video does not appear, watch it here.
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Band: Us and Omens
Release: Us & Omens
Home: Chatham
Circa: 2007
Members:
Mike Sennema – Vocals/Guitar
Phil Guerin – Guitar
Bryce Birkin – Bass
Nick Sennema – Drums
Tracks:
You don’t know, post hope, voice, miss Sagittarius, cellardoor, last night, hometown, damned, I try, smile
It took the fall of 3 separate bands to create what will now be known as “Us And Omens”… Throughout these groups singer/guitarist Mike Sennema found not only good friends but 3 guys who share the same love and respect for music.
Jammin in the early days with Bryce Birkin (bass), playing in Horrorshow with Phil Guerin (guitar) and later on living and playing with Phil Wilson (drums) in Estella Fritz has enabled these 4 musicians to get together and jam for a commmon goal… to make noise, to make records, and to have fun doing so.
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Group: Stress Related
Release: Self Titled
Year: 2007
Genre: Rap
Home: Chatham-Kent
Members:
Century Sam, Rerun & Bold Equation
Tracks
01 – Ignition
02 – Fresh Rolled Dough
03 – Reflections
04 – My World
05 – Dusty
06 – Rerun Interlude
07 – Hammers
08 – Autumn Forever
09 – Bold Equation Interlude
10 – Master Of The Universe
11 – Minds Connect
12 – Century Samm Interlude
13 – See Millions
14 – Crowd Control (ft John Mega)
15 – The Whole World
16 – Fatal Attraction
17 – Unsound Methods (interlude)
18 – Loose Screws (ft John Mega)
AUGUST 2009 Update: They have just released a special edition free download of this debut album.
It includes 18 original songs + 5 bonus tracks + 4 clean mixes, all in 320k mp3s.
Download the 200 meg ‘.rar’ file now! Download here.
Video for the song ‘Hammers’
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Video for the song ‘Dusty’.
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Home: Tilbury Ontario
Here is Chatham Kent native Jeramy Donais (HooGie). He has been touring the world with different bands as part of their road crew.
This was posted July 2007, when he was guitar tech for Breaking Benjamin. I first met him when he was working for ‘Not By Choice’ (If I remember correctly) & my ol band Janet Theory were on the bill.
He has worked with Treble Charger, Theory of a Dead Man, Sam Roberts, and is spending allot of 2008-2009 working guitar tech for ShineDown. Got to love it.
If video does not appear, watch it here.
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