Side A
1. Fleetwood Mac: Love Is Dangerous - 1990
2. Fire Engines: New Thing In Cartons – 1980
3. Adam Faith: It’s Alright – 1965
4. Free: Mr Big – 1970
5. Field Music: Terrapin – 2010
6. JoBoxers: Not My Night – 1983
7. Gordon Franks Orchestra: Hoots Mon – 1958
8. The Beatles: I’ll Cry Instead – 1964
9. Tennessee Ernie Ford: Smoky Mountain Boogie – 1949
10. The Fixx: Facing The Wind – 1984
11. The Keetniks: Bumble Boogie – 1965 *
12. Roy Forbes AKA Bim: Dance In The Sunlight – 1976 *
13. The Fringe: Token For My Mind – 1968 *
14. Jefferson Airplane: Lather – 1968
15. Tijuana Sauerkrauts: Joker - 1973
16. James Gang: Funk #49 – 1970
17. Flying Circus: Jabber Jabber – 1973 *
18. Lester Lanin Orchestra: Charleston – 1961
19. Gene Autry: Deep In The Heart of Texas – 1942
20. Gene Autry: Back in the Saddle – 1939
Side B
1. Shuffle Demons: Hockey Night In Canada Theme – 1988 *
2. Three Ugly Guys: The Leafs Are Gonna Win – May 1993 *
3. Graham Townsend: Rocket Richard Reel – 1963 *
4. Guy LaFleur: Savoir Patiner – 1979 *
5. Mac Beattie: On The Banks of the Ottawa – 1963 *
6. Jughead: Hockey Song – 1993 *
7. Stompin’ Tom Connors: My Hockey Mum Tribute – 2008 *
8. Leon Russell: Acid Annapolis – 1972
9. Pied Pumkin: Middle of Nowhere – 1980 *
10. Two: Iceburg – 1988 *
11. Cat Mother: Bad News – 1969
12. Domenic Troiano: Ambush – 1979 *
13. Tulpa: Life’s So Strange – 1985 *
14. Trooper: Live From The Moon – 1978 *
15. Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band: Watermelon – 1980 *
16. The Sadies: Another Yesterday Again – 2013 *
17. Lenny Breau & Richard Cotton: Pickin’ Cotton – 1977 *
18. Brave Combo: Money Can’t Buy Everything Polka – 1988
CanCon = 50%
And Now for The Particulars:
Side A
1. Fleetwood Mac: Love Is Dangerous
(Rick Vito / Stevie Nicks)
Behind The Mask: WB Records C26111
California
Stevie Nicks: vocals
Mick Fleetwood: drums
John McVie: bass
Rick Vito: guitar
Christine McVie: keys, bg vocals
Billy Burnette: bg vocals
Produced by Fleetwood Mac with Greg Ladanyi, 1990
Recorded by Bob Levy, Dennis Mays, Greg Ladanyi at The Complex (Los Angeles) and Vintage Recorders (Phoenix)
Mastered at Precision Lacquer by Steve Marcussen
In 1987, shortly after the release of Tango in the Night, long-time guitarist/vocalist/producer Lindsey Buckingham had left the band. For the accompanying tour, the band recruited Billy Burnette and Rick Vito to replace him. Once the tour wrapped up, Fleetwood Mac went into the studio to record two new songs for their Greatest Hits compilation album, released in 1988. The new members got the opportunity to record a full album in 1989, when the band began the Behind the Mask sessions.
2. Fire Engines: New Thing In Cartons
(Burn / Henderson / Main / Slade)
Lubricate Your Living Room: Pop-Aurel Records ACC 001
Edinburgh, Scotland
Russell Burn: drums
David Henderson: guitar, vocals
Graham Main: bass
Murray Slade: guitar
Produced by Bob Last
Recorded 5 October 1980
The heyday of this band was between 1979-1981. The band split up on 31 December 1981. In August 2017 the band reformed to play a benefit.
3. Adam Faith w The Roulettes: It’s Alright
(Andrews)
45 single bw I Love Being In Love With You: Capitol Canada 6000 Series 72205
London UK
Adam Faith: vocal
Mod Rogen: bass
Bob Henrit: drums
Alan Jones: sax
Norman Stracey: rhythm guitar
Peter Thorp: lead guitar
Russ Ballard: keys
Charles Blackwell: musical director
Canadian Production by Paul White 1965
Recorded in Great Britain
Terence "Terry" Nelhams-Wright (23 June 1940 8 March 2003)
First became known in UK for his Elvis / Buddy Holly type hiccupping glottal stops and exaggerated pronunciation singing with and managing a skiffle group, the Worried Men. His solo career took a while to develop as his recordings all flopped. However, he started doing television which made him quite popular.
It’s Alright was the B Side for the UK single but was a hit in Canada. Bythe 1980s, Faith had become an investor and financial adviser writing for the Daily Mail. Died of heart attack Stoke-On-Trent after a performance there
4. Free: Mr Big
(Fraser / Rodgers / Kossoff / Kirke)
Fire & Water: Polydor 2310 040
London UK
Paul Rodgers – vocals
Paul Kossoff – guitars
Andy Fraser – bass guitar, piano
Simon Kirke – drums
Produced by Free & John Kelly – Jan – June 1970
Recorded by Roy Baker
Released June 26, 1970
5. Field Music: Terrapin
(Syd Barrett)
The Madcap Laughs Again!: Mojo Magazine March 2010
Scotland
Andrew Moore (piano)
Andrew Lowther (bass)
Kev Dosdale (guitar)
Tom English (drums)
Produced by David Brewis, Peter Brewis, 2010
6. JoBoxers: Not My Night
(Wayne / Bostock / Collard)
Like Gangbusters: RCA Victor AFL1-4847
London UK
Dig (Timothy Wayne Ball) Wayne: vocals
Sean McLusky: drums
Christ Bostock: bass
Robert Marche: guitar
Dave Collard: keys
Produced by Alan Shacklock, 1983
Recorded by Mike Pala
After playing in New York bands, Dig Wayne went to England and met up with former members of Subway Sect, a punk band and called themselves JoBoxers. This album features all of their hit songs, and they had quite a few of them, but this song wasn’t one of them. Keyboardist Dave Collard later joined ‘The The’ after the disillusion of JoBoxers in 1985.
7. Gordon Franks Orchestra: Hoots Mon
(Harry Robertson)
45 single: Embassy Records: 45-WB 312
UK
Gordon Franks: piano
Produced 1958
Gordon Franks b. November 4, 1923 Glastonbury UK / d. 1976 (52) in London, England, UK
“Hoots Mon" is a song written by Harry Robinson, and performed by Lord Rockingham's XI. The Gordon Franks UK release was the flip side of Johnny Worth's Tom Dooley. Franks and his orchestra were mostly used for TV shows and films in the UK. Released on budget imprint label Embassy Records.
8. The Beatles: I’ll Cry Instead
(Lennon / McCartney)
Something New: Capitol Record Canada T 2108
Liverpool
John Lennon: double-tracked vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney: bass
George Harrison: lead guitar
Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine
Produced by George Martin, 1964
Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney identified "I'll Cry Instead" as having been written entirely by Lennon. Lennon wrote the song for inclusion in the Beatles' 1964 film, A Hard Day's Night, intended for use in the film's "break out" and open field sequence. Director Richard Lester disliked the song and replaced it in the film with "Can't Buy Me Love". Lennon's ex-wife, Cynthia Lennon, similarly described the lyrics as a cry for help, explaining that "[i]t reflects the frustration John felt at that time", being "the idol of millions ... [while] the freedom and fun of the early days had gone." McCartney later suggested the song referred to difficulties in Lennon's marriage with Cynthia.
9. Tennessee Ernie Ford: Smoky Mountain Boogie
(Ernie Ford / Cliffie Stone)
Sixteen Tons: Capitol Records Star Line Series DT 1380
Bristol TN
Ernie Ford: vocals
Cliffie Stone Orchestra
Produced by Lee Gillette, 1960
Originally Recorded 1949
Ernest Jennings Ford b. Bristol, Tennessee Feb 13, 1919 / d. Oct 17, 1991 (72) Reston, Virginia
When I was a kid watching I Love Lucy, there was an episode where the guest star was Tennessee Ernie Ford. What a voice he had! While Ford was mostly into bluesy country, it was his gospel recordings that sold incredibly well. What I didn’t know was how much he loved boogie music. In fact, on Sixteen Tons he wrote and recorded several boogies. Shot-Gun Boogie, Catfish Boogie, Smoky Mountain Boogie and Blackberry Boogie and they’re all great. Smokey Mountain Boogie was originally recorded by Ford in 1949.
10. The Fixx: Facing The Wind
(The Fixx)
Phantoms: MCA Records MCA 5507
London UK
Cy Curnin: vocals
Jamie West-Oram: guitar
Adam Woods: drums
Rupert Greenall: keys
Dan K Brown: bass
Produced by Rupert Hine and The Fixx, 1984
Recorded and mixed by Stephen We Tayler and Andrew Scarth at Farmyard Studios, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England
Sounds a bit like The Police. The band formed in 1979 initially calling themselves The Portraits. As The Fix (with 1 X), they signed with MCA in 1981. Execs at MCA, worried about the potential drug-user implication of the band's name, insisted on a name change before signing them to the label. So they compromised and were allowed to be The Fixx with two Xs.
11. The Keatniks: Bumble Boogie
(Jack Fina)
The Keatnicks, Melbourne, AMLP 4011
Labrador City NL
William Keating: (rhythm guitar) Conception Bay NL
Pierre LaJeuness (piano) Montreal QC
Maurice (Moe) Caines (lead guitar) Port Saunders NL
Basil Haire (drums) St. John’s NL
Produced in Montreal, 1965
12. Bim aka Roy Forbes: Dance in The Sunlight
(Roy Forbes)
Raincheck On Misery: Casino Records CA 1009
Dawson Creek, BC
Bim: guitars, vocal
Terry Frewer: acoustic guitar
Doug Edwards: bass
Geoff Eyre: drums
Claire Lawrence: tenor sax
Produced by Claire Lawrence 1976
Recorded by Dave Slagter at Little Mountain Sound June-Sept 1976
Roy Charles Forbes b. February 13, 1953 Dawson Creek, BC
Roy now works for the CKUA Radio network in Alberta, producing fabulous radio shows there. As a performer, he released several LPs as Bim, a nickname that his father gave him when he was just a boy. Later he reverted back to his Roy Forbes name.
Roy is also a radio head as well: Since 2006, Forbes has hosted a weekly radio program called "Roy's Record Room" on the CKUA Radio Network in Alberta. He previously hosted a program known as "Snap Crackle Pop" on CBC Radio across Canada from 1996 to 2009. Both programs feature songs taken from his extensive collection of vintage records.
13. The Fringe: Token For My Mind
(Chuck Cadman / J Murkin)
45 Single: Quality - 1899X
Toronto ON
Chuck Cadman: guitar
Doug Daniel
John Murkin
Chris Thomas
Produced by Greg Hambleton 1968
Recorded by Art Snider at Sounds Canada, Toronto
Charles Cadman b. February 21, 1948 Kitchener, ON / d. July 9, 2005 (57) Surrey, BC
Chuck Cadman who founded the band in 1967 became a member of parliament (1997-2005). He served as an MP for The Reform Party, then The Canadian Alliance, and sat as independent for the last two years as member for Surry, BC. On July 9, 2005, Cadman died at his home after a two-year-long bout with malignant melanoma.
14. Jefferson Airplane: Lather
(Grace Slick)
The Worst of Jefferson Airplane: RCA Records LSP 4459
(Originally from the LP: Crown of Creation)
San Francisco CA
Marty Balin vocals, rhythm guitar
Grace Slick lead vocals, piano, organ
Paul Kantner rhythm guitar, vocals
Jorma Kaukonen lead guitar, electric chicken, vocals
Spencer Dryden drums, piano, organ, steel balls, vocals
Jack Casady Yggdrasil bass
Gary Blackman nose solo
Produced by Al Schmitt, 1968
Recorded by Ritchie Schmitt February June 1968 at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood
15. The Tijuana Sauerkrauts: Joke
(Hubert Deuringer)
Happy Polkas Sound From Munich: Alshire Records S 200
Munich Germany
Hubert Deuringer: accordion
Produced 1973
This Bavarian band got it’s name from a Herb Alpert, Jerry Moss song that appeared on The Tijuana Brass album “The Lonely Bull” in 1962.
Hubert Deuringer was a German accordionist, arranger, bandleader and music teacher, born 18 January 1924 and died 16 June 2014 in Empfingen, Germany. He conducted the SWF Radio Orchestra and was a lecturer for accordion stylistics and improvisation at the Hohner Conservatory in Trossingen. In 1964, he received the Hermann Schittenhelm Medal for his contributions to folk music
16. The James Gang: Funk #49
(Fox / Peters / Walsh)
James Gang Rides Again: ABC Dunhill Records ABC S-711
Cleveland OH
Joe Walsh: guitars, keys, vocals
Jim Fox: drums, percussion
Dale Peters: bass
Produced by Bill Szymczyk, 1970
Recorded by Bill Szymczyk and Liyllianne Duma, Mike Stone, Stan Agol at The Record Plant & East-West Studios, NYC.
Mastered by Artisan Sound Recorders
17. Flying Circus: Jabber Jabber
(S See / Al Reid)
Summer Canadian Singles Festival: Capitol Promotion 103
Sydney Australia / Toronto ON
Doug Rowe: lead guitar
Greg Grace: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Terry Wilkins: bass, vocals
Colin Walker: drums
Sam See: keys
Produced by Capitol Records of Canada, 1973
The Flying Circus was a pioneering Australian pop music and country rock band who had a number of pop hits in Australia from 1968 to 1971 and then re-located to Canada from 1971 to 1974 before calling it quits in 75. A connection with McKenna Mendlesohn Mainline (who they had met in Australia) made Toronto a destination since they were refused a US work visa. Sam See and Terry Wilkins later joined Toronto band, Lighthouse.
18. Lester Lanin Orchestra: The Charleston
(C Mack / J Johnson)
Twistin' In High Society Epic LN 3825
New York City
Lester Lanin: trumpet
No musicians identified
Produced by Jim Foglesong, 1961
Lester Lanin b August 26, 1907, Philadelphia, PA / d. Oct. 27, 2004, New York City
The youngest of ten children born to a family of Russian Jewish immigrants, Lester and two of his brothers went on to be jazz band leaders. He made his name during the depression by playing at exclusive parties thrown by the rich and powerful. He was hired worldwide to play for dignitaries and monarchs, in addition to a recurring invitation to play at White House inaugural balls from the Eisenhower administration to the Carter administration. According to Lanin, one of his most memorable performances was playing at a party for avant-garde rock musician Frank Zappa. This was reported by Billboard magazine in 1974
Vintage Voices #6
Guest DJ: Ron
Two Songs this week from DJ Ron by Gene Autry:
19. Gene Autry: Deep In The Heart of Texas
(Don Swander / June. Hershey)
Gene Autry - Columbia Historic Edition: Columbia – FC 37465
Tioga TX
Gene Autry: guitar, vocal
Produced by Art Satherly, 1982
Originally recorded Feb. 24, 1942
This song was so popular that five different versions by different artists graced the Billboard Chart at the same time in 1942. It was first recorded by Alvino Rey and his Orchestra (vocal by Bill Schallen and Skeets Herfurt), recorded November 21, 1941. It was a big hit for Bing Crosby, Freddy Cannon, Ray Charles, Duane Eddy, Hank Thompson, George Strait and Uncle Dave Macon.
20. Gene Autry: Back in the Saddle
(Gene Autry / Ray Whitley)
Back in the Saddle: Harmony Records – HS 11276
Tioga, Texas
Gene Autry: vocal, guitar
Produced 1966
Originally Recorded 1939
The song was written by Ray Whitley for the film Border G-Man which was released June 24, 1938. Gene Autry liked the song and together with Whitley revised it and recorded it in April 1939, then performed "Back in the Saddle Again" on film in Rovin' Tumbleweeds (Republic Pictures, November 16, 1939), and introduced it as his theme song for Gene Autry's Melody Ranch, which premiered over the CBS Radio Network on January 7, 1940, on which the show ran until 1956.
Side B
1. The Shuffle Demons: Hockey Night In Canada Theme
(Delores / Clanen)
Bop Rap: Stony Plain - SPCD 1124
Toronto
Rich Underhill: alto, baritone sax
Mike Murley: tenor, baritone, alto sax
Dave Parker: tenor sax
Jim Vivian: bass
Stich Wynston: drums
Produced by Bob Doige, Barry Elms & The Demons, 1988
Recorded by Bob Doige with John Oliviera & Mark Howard at Grant Avenue Studios, Hamilton
Mastered by George Graves at Lacquer Channel, Toronto
Suits by Kurt Swinghammer
2. Three Ugly Guys: The Leafs Are Gonna Win
(B Fullbrook / D Saint)
Cassette single - no label or serial
Toronto - Pefferlaw, ON
Blain Fullbrook: jingle stick, vocal
Doug Saint: guitar, vocal
Produced by Blain Fullbrook & Doug Saint, May 1993
I found this cassette stuffed into my mailbox at CIUT during the last Toronto Maple Leaf attempt at getting into the Stanley Cup finals in 1993, playing a series against the Los Angeles Kings with Wayne Gretsky. These two guys would stand in front of Maple Leaf Gardens on Carlton St, shaking a hockey stick with beer bottle caps and singing till they were hoarse. Doug Saint’s brother Larry was once Station Manager at CIUT and Blain Fullbrook had been a member of an Irish influenced group called Breen Derg Muc. I found the cassette n my mailbox a couple of days after the Leafs were knocked out of the playoffs by the Kings. I played it on the show anyway coz it’s funnier that way. In fact, I still find it funny playing it 29 years later.
3. Graham Townsend: The Rocket Richard Reel
(G Townsend)
Fiddling Favorites: Banff Rodeo Recordings RBS 1116
Toronto, ON
Graham Townsend: violin
Produced in 1963
Graham Craig Townsend b. Toronto ON June 16, 1942 / d. December 3, 1998 (56) Barrie, ON
4. Guy LaFleur: Savoir Patiner
(Peter Alves / Jack Lenz / Brian Smith)
LaFleur!: Unison - UN-7907
Montreal QC
Heather Gauthier - Laurie Niedzielski - Gina Watson - Ranee Lee: vocals
Alfred Beasley: drumks
Jean-Guy Chapados: bass
Brian Smith: bass
Tom Roady / Peter Alves: percussion
Jack Lenz: keys, synths
Peter Alves: organ
Howard Forman: electric guitar
Produced by Peter Alves and Jack Lenz, 1979
Recorded by Gabriel Boucher
From the Guy LaFleur hockey album featuring some excellent disco beats.
5. Mac Beattie & Ottawa Valley Melodiers: On The Banks of the Ottawa
(Mac Beattie)
25th Anniversary: Banff Rodeo: RBS 1299
Arnprior, ON
Mac Beattie: vocal, drums
Jim Mayhew: piano
Al Utronki: guitar
Gaetan Fairfield: bass
Reg Hill: fiddle
Produced by Ralph Carlson, 1963
John McNab Beattie b Arnprior, ON, 21 Dec 1916 / d 14 Jun 1982 (65) Arnprior
Mac Beattie played goal for the Arnprior Greenshirts and The Nanaimo Clippers on Vancouver Island in 1940. He was being eyed for a possible NHL career but he quit playing to sign up for the war effort. By the end of the war Mac, six years older, was out of his prime playing days. He set up a new incarnation of The Melodiers while he played goal for his home town of
Braeside in a seniors league.
http://www.backtothesugarcamp.com/macbeattie.html
6. Jughead: Hockey Song
(M Smith - T Good - M Phillips - Jones)
Uncorked!: On Tap Records - SUDS 002
Toronto, ON
Michael “Lopez” Phillips – Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Kazoo
Michael Smith – washboard, lead vocal
John Mets – spoons
Dan Ouellette – harmonica
Andrew Queen – Jug, Kazoo, Backing Vocals, Jew's Harp
Doug Queen – accordion
Christopher Quinn – 5 string banjo
Nik Tjelios – mandolin
Brian Morgan – fiddle
Michael Jursic – washtub bass
Travis Good – guitar
Julie Toboggan – bg vocals
Produced by M Lopez Phillips & Nik Tjelios, 1993
Recorded by Peter Horvath at Casa Wroxton and Liberty St. Studios, Toronto
Mastered by Peter E Moore at the E Room, Toronto
NOT from an LP – but a great song that beckons to be played on 33.45.78. They were billed as a Motorgrass jugband and released two excellent CDs.
7. Stompin’ Tom Connors: My Hockey Mom
(TC Connors)
The Ballad of Stompin' Tom: EMI Canada - 5 099924 277921
Halton Hills ON
Tom Connors: guitar, vocals, stompin’
Tim Hadley: bass
Charley Roussy: drums
Billy MacInnis: fiddle, piano, mandolin
Ad Widmeyer: guitar, banjo, mandolin
Chris Whiteley: harmonica
Produced by Dr. Tom C Connors, 2008
Mastered by Ted Carson at MusicLane, Uxbridge ON
This song was recorded twice by Stompin’ Tom, first appearing on the album Hockey Mom Tribute in 2004 and re-recorded for his 2008 album “The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom” which was released on vinyl.
8. Leon Russell: Carney / Acid Annapolis
(Leon Russell) (Don Preson / Leon Russell)
Carney: Shelter Records SW 8911
Lawton OK
Leon Russell: vocals, keys
Don Preston: guitar, vocals
Joey Cooper: guitar
Carl Radle: bass
Chuck Blackwell, Jim Keltner: drums
John Gallie: Hammon organ
Produced by Leon Russell and Denny Cordell, 1972
Recorded by Marlin Green, Peter Nicholls and John Lemay at Skyhill Studios, Hollywood; Muscle Shoals Studio, Sheffield AB and Paradise Studios, Tia Juana OK
Claude Russell Bridges b. April 2, 1942 Lawton, Ok / d. Nov 13, 2016 (aged 74) Mount Juliet, TN
Side one of this album features the typical keyboard styling’s of Leon Russell while side two goes very strange with psychedelia. As a pianist, he played in his early years on albums by The Beach Boys. On his first album, Leon Russell, in 1970, the musicians included Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. One of his biggest early fans, Elton John, said Russell was a "mentor" and an "inspiration". They recorded their album The Union in 2010, which earned them a Grammy nomination.
Russell produced and played and recorded with, among others Jan and Dean, Gary Lewis, George Harrison, Delaney Bramlett, Freddy Cannon, Ringo Starr, Doris Day, Elton John, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, The Byrds, Barbra Streisand, The Ventures, Willie Nelson, Badfinger, the Tijuana Brass, Frank Sinatra, The Band, Bob Dylan, J. J. Cale, B. B. King, Dave Mason, Glen Campbell, Joe Cocker, The Rolling Stones, and The Flying Burrito Brothers.
9. Pied Pumkin: Middle of Nowhere
(Richard Scott)
Pied Pear: Squash Records SQ1-965-A
Vancouver BC
Richard Scott: vocals, dulcimer
Joseph Mock: guitars, piano, vocals
Shari Ulrich: vocals, violin
Claire Lawrence: sax
Robbie King: organ
Rene Worst: bass
Geoff Eyre: drums
Produced by The Pied Pear, 1980
Recorded by Mark McNair and Paul MacDonald at Pinewood Recording Studios, Vancouver
Roots duo PIED PEAR, Rick Scott and Joe Mock, rode into Vancouver town for a once in a lifetime tour. Scott and Mock helped pioneer the indie roots movement from 1974 -76 with Shari Ulrich in the trio Pied Pumkin. When Shari joined the Valdy’s Hometown Band, the Pumkin became PIED PEAR. From 1976-1982 Rick and Joe toured far and wide playing concerts, dances and festivals. They represented Canada at the Knoxville World’s fair. They released three albums.
10. Two: Iceburg
(Mary-Ellen Anderson)
Loose Marbles (In A Big Wooden Box): Two Productions TWO1
Toronto ON
Sandy Stubbert: guitar, bg vocals
Mary-Ellen Anderson: guitar, lead vocal
Ian Tamblyn: piano, DX7
David Woodhead: DX7
Produced by Ian Tamblyn, 1988
Recorded by Vince Agostini and Rick Lightheart at Sound Design, Oakville ON
Mixed and Mastered by Ian Tamblyn and Phil Bova at Ambience Studio, Ottawa
Graphics: Penny Patton and Judy Lowry
(Also Available on Cassette)
These Two met up at university in Thunder Bay, ON and began playing music together before relocating to Toronto. Fellow Thunder Bay personality, Ian Tamblyn, produced them. Shortly after this release, they got a full band and changed their name to Two Penny-Opera.
11. Cat Mother: Bad News
(Chin / Equine)
Good Old Rock ‘N Roll: Polydor Records – 541.046
New York City
Roy Michaels: bass, vocals d. 2008
Michael Equine: drums
Bob Smith: keys
Charlie Prichard: guitar, banjo
Steve Davidson: guitar
Produced by Jimi Hendrix and Cat Mother, 1969
The band was first put together in 1967 by Roy Michaels (February 25, 1942–September 23, 2008) and Bob Smith (July 7, 1942–March 21, 1991) who had previously been playing with Stephen Stills and Richie Furay in the Au Go-Go Singers, prior to the formation of Buffalo Springfield. They became the house band at New York's Electric Circus. Cat Mother was initially managed by Michael Jeffery, who also co-managed Hendrix. Cat Mother opened for Hendrix on several occasions, as a result. Other notable early appearances included playing at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival. Because of this connection they were able to get Jimi Hendrix to produced their first album, the only album Jimi produced for another band.
12. Domenic Troiano: Ambush
(Domenic Troiano)
45 Single: Capitol Records 72804
East York ON
Domenic Troiano: guitar
Paul DeLong: drums
Dave Tyson: keys
Bob Wilson: bass
Produced by Domenic Troiano, 1979
Recorded by Mick Jones & Cooper at Inception Sound, Toronto Nov 78 to Jan 79
13. Tulpa: Life’s So Strange
(John Bottomley)
Mosaic Fish: Midnight Music 00.10 5
Toronto ON
John Bottomly: guitar, vocal, keys
Chris Bottomly: bass, vocal, keys
Sev Mircon (Mike Severin): drums, vocal, keys
Produced by Tulpa, 1985
Recorded by Jeff McCulloch at Wellesley Studios, Toronto
Mike Severin: A classically trained musician who loves punk music. Sev has played in numerous bands, on keyboards, drums and voice. Tulpa, with John Bottomley, holds a special place and so do the rock punkers, the Throbbin’ Hoods.
Tulpa officially became a performing unit in 1984 as Private Lives but found out that an American band were also using that name decided to become Tulpa. They played in Toronto venues like Larry's Hideaway, The Rivoli, Cabana Room, The Beverly Tavern and Lee's Palace. After recording Mosaic Fish, they opened for acts like The Payolas and The Tragically Hip, garnering rare opening act encores. They released a live record, "Off the Board - Live at CBGBs" in New York before splintering around 1990. John Bottomley died unexpectedly April 6, 2011.
14. Trooper: Live From The Moon
(Smith / McGuire)
45 single bw The Moment That It Takes: MCA Records MCA-40968
Vancouver BC
Vocals - Ra McGuire
Guitar - Brian Smith
Drums - Tommy Stewart
Bass - Doni Underhill
Keyboards, vocals - Frank Ludwig
Produced by Randy Bachman, 1978
Active years: 1975–present. They began as Applejack and came to the attention of Randy Bachman. He produced their first album under the new name Trooper.
15. Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band: Watermelon
(UWHSBB)
45 single bw Uncle Wiggly: Mister Deluxe Records WRC3-1229
Victoria BC
Mark Comerford (guitar, vocals)
Mark Johnson (drums, vocals)
Norm Piercey (bass, vocals)
Hank Leonhardt (vocals)
Dave Rowse (saxophone)
B.J. Hutchinson (saxophone, vocals)
Produced by Tom Lavin, 1980
Recorded At Keye Recording by Brian Campbell
Mixed At Damon Studios
Formed in Victoria, British Columbia in 1978 at the University of Victoria’s Sub Pub. They released an independent single with two original tunes called “Watermelon” and “Uncle Wiggly” which were recorded at Keye Recordings on their own label Mister Deluxe Records. Their debut album was produced by Tom Lavin (Powder Blues, Prism) at his Blue Wave Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. The album was also released on their own label and received so well that RCA Records picked up distribution and re-issued it in 1982.
16. The Sadies: Another Yesterday Again
(The Sadies)
Internal Sounds: YepRoc Records YEP-2353
S. Ontario
Mike Belitsky: drums
Sean Dean: bass
Dallas Good: guitar, organ, vocal
Travis Good: guitars, fiddle, vocal
Produced by Dallas Good 2013
Mastered by Peter J Moore at The E Room, Toronto
17. Lenny Breau & Richard Cotten: Emily
(John Mandel / John Mercer)
Pickin’ Cotten: True North Records TND 272
Auburn, Maine / Nashville
Lenny Breau: lead guitar
Richard Cotten: bass guitar
Produced by Randy Bachman, 2001
Recorded by Richard Cotten at The Blue Bird, Nashville, Sept. 1977
Mastered by Jamie Sitar at Suite Sound Labs, Vancouver BC
This was recorded on a Sony Walkman cassette player off the sound board at The Blue Bird in Nashville TN.
18. Brave Combo: Money Can’t Buy Everything
(Gomulka / Pulaski)
Humansville: Rounder Records - 9019
Denton, Texas
Carl Finch: accordion, guitar, keyboards, percussion
Jeffrey Barnes: tenor sax, clarinet, keys, percussion
Bubba Hernandez: bass, tuba
Mitch Marine: drums
Produced by Brave Combo, 1988
Recorded by Martin Walters at Heads Up Studio, Roanoke TX
Founded in 1979 and still going strongly today. In fact, they seem to have released nearly an album a year since their first release. They won a Grammy Award in 1999 in the Best Polka Album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2004 for their album Let's Kiss.
Heard over:
CIUT FM 89.5 CHMR FM 93.5 FM
University of Toronto Radio Inc Memorial University, St. John's NL
Mondays 12 noon: 2pm Tuesdays 10-12 pm NT
Radio Bell Island 93.9 FM Radio VGR
Wabana, Bell Island NL London/Thetford UK
Tuesdays at 8-10 pm NT Tues 21:30: 23:30 GMT
Bluewater Radio CFBW 91.3 FM VOBB The Voice of Bonne Bay
Hanover / Grey Co. ON Rocky Harbour & Norris Point NL
Sundays 3-5 pm Tuesdays 8-10 pm ET Tuesdays 9-11 pm NT
BOIR Bay of Islands Radio Southern Shore Sounds
100.1 FM Internet Radio
Corner Brook, NL Ferryland NL
Thursdays 2-4 pm NT Sun 8:30-10:30 pm NT
Community Radio CIOE
97.5 FM
Lower Sackville NS
Sun 5-7 pm AT