the STRANGE
*****ALL OURS STUFF IS COMPLETELY DOWNLOADABLE, PLEASE DO AND DISTRIBUTE IT IF YOU LIKE IT********************* The Strange is an eclectic musical mixture influenced by a vibrant UK indie scene to produce a unique brand of melodic rock ‘n’ roll with a dash of Northern Soul thrown in for good measure.In 1997, the lead singer and main song writer of the band, Chris moved to Canada from Liverpool England and started playing with various groups of musicians, which led to the formation of the Strange in 2003. The Strange is Chris Barry (vocals, guitars), Eric Hutt (bass), & Jeremy Knowles (drums).The band have toured Canada twice, having played with such notables as Teenage Head, Super Garage, the Waking Eyes, Money Money, Tangiers, Pilate, the Dears, Marble Index, Mobile, See Spot Run, The Stills & The Evaporators, the Strange have enjoyed some good company.Beginning in 2004, with the release of their first single “Volume 1â€, the Strange were on the up and up. Volume 1 sold its entire pressing on the first day of release. Shortly after, the CBC invited Chris and Eric to host an hour-long look at the St. Catharine’s music scene, entitled Strange Catharine’s. During the show, Volume 1 made its Canadian radio debut.In the summer of 2005, the Strange completed a six-week tour of Western Canada, playing dates from Toronto to Vancouver and back. On their triumphant return to Ontario the Strange licensed "One More Hour" to be featured on the hit teen TV show "15 Love," airing across Canada and many European countries. “Radio Friendly†was used as the theme tune for a St. Catharine’s music TV show entitled “In Rotation.â€In 2007 the Strange twice toured the United Kingdom, playing such notable venues as the Cavern Club in Liverpool and The Edinburgh Festival. While in Liverpool, the Strange began work on the Playmaker EP, released between tours in the summer of 2007.Upon returning to Canada, the band performed a series of successful shows around Ontario, including a set filmed for Club Showcase a TV show featuring the best up-and-coming Canadian independent artists. In 2009 the Strange have performed at the CMW Festival in Toronto and begun work on their debut album with French producer Yohann Francois. The album will be entitled “A Strange Noiseâ€. Plans are taking shape to tour the album in the UK and Europe where there has been much interest from several labels and publishing companies.. the STRANGE
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