Member Since: 09/03/2007
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/spankthekitty2
Band Members: Dave Shurvell - L. Vocalist, Guitarist and Songwriter for the band;
Jessie Christophersen - Vocalist, 12-string Guitarist, piano, penny whistle, all around great talent in her own right; host 5 years running of the Springwater Lodge summer nights open mic,showcasing local talent;
Elizabeth Jaren - Accordian, Keyboards, concert pianist and brilliant - also good with animals!;
Ned Saric - (Where's Veronica?) - Drums, mr.'nice guy', explodes with fantastic energy - but does not blow up at gigs!;
Rosa Ripley - Vocalist, powerful and passionate blues mama extraordinaire;
Nan Johnston - Vocalist, great talent - was in a singing contest with Alanis Morrisette in the late 80's in Ottawa - and won!With guest musicians:Pete Turland (Cousin Harley, The Pete Turland Band) - brilliant bassist and lead guitarist;
Hamish Thomson - Drums - easily one of Vancouver's most talented drummers;
Adam Iredale - Fiddle - at just 15 years of age, the adept young Adam played on our CD;
Ricky Dodds - Banjo - amazing multi-intrumentalist and versatile Island legend;Mike Wilson - (Various pro bands) - Bass. Mike sat in with us occasionally between his busy gig schedule. One of BC's most accomplished bassists in many opinions - and a great guy to boot eh!
Influences: Everything we've ever listened to. Some favourites including; The Pogues, The Sadies, John Prine, Neil Young, Billy Bragg, Van Morrison, Spirit of the West, Neko Case, Fleetwood Mac, Gord and the boys, Stones, Who, Zeppelin, Floyd and the Beatles.
Sounds Like: Listen to our 3 song sampler here on Myspace and judge for yourself!
Record Label: STK tunes
Type of Label: Indie