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The Approach

"...balls-to-the-fucking-wall worthy..."

About Me

Existing from 2002 to 2006, The Approach crafted thoughtful and seamless works of elegant power, driven with dynamic twists and shifting moods.


Releases:

SAFE AS HOUSES (Hinge Records) - 2007
The 2nd release from Vancouver's math majors, is an avant-punk "Dark Side Of The Moon" of sorts, at times invoking the tech-rock artistry of Mars Volta and the stadium majesty of Led Zeppelin or Queen. Three songs from the album have recently featured in the Gemini Award winning CBC series "Make Some Noise". Featuring vocals from Gregory Adams (Winning/The Red Light Sting) and Lyn Heinemann (Portico).

WINGS OF MONARCHS (Flyer Records) - 2004
The Approach's debut release garnered much acclaim in the press and topped many Canadian university stations such as CITR, CHSR, and CAPR, for numerous weeks.

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THE APPROACH throws out the book on trio-rock convention and comes in through the out door and hides in your fridge. You then come along just wanting a thing of milk, and then they paste themselves onto your face. How do you like that, Approach-y face?
last show...ever

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Check out Marty and Steve's new band OWL DRUGS, with Paul Patko (WINNING/THE RED LIGHT STING) on drums, and Ryan Scott (DEADSURE/SPARKMARKER) on vocals - performing at venues near you. Available for bookings. And children's parties.


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/22/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/theapproachmusic
Band Members: Marty Rollins - guitars
Steve Elliott - bass
Daryl Kirkham - drums

Guest Musicians:

SAFE AS HOUSES
Gregory Adams - Vocals
Lyn Heinemann - Vocals
Jesse Gander - Organ, Rhodes, Synth, Clavinet
Cris Derksen - Cello
Rob Andow - Piano

WINGS OF MONARCHS
Katie Dey - Cello
Jason Lajeunesse - Vocals
Katie Lapi - Vocals
Jesse Gander - Keyboards

Safe As Houses
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Wings Of Monarchs
Limited quantities. Buy now!
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Influences: Rachel's, Godpeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai, Shipping News, Slint, Rye Coalition, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Neil Young, Yes, The Red Light Sting, Papa M, Golden, Trans Am, Deerhoof, Portico
Type of Label: None

My Blog

PISTOLS AT DAWN Lyrics

PISTOLS AT DAWN Learned to take care on the playgrounds and gravel pitsKicking and screaming and biting my way hereYeah they tried to take me down before,Tried to make me ashamedSitting in the courtya...
Posted by The Approach on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:19:00 PST

BLAXPLOITED! Lyrics

BLAXPLOITED! Days all start the sameThis grey light in the early morningDowntown's giving way To rest stops where the exit meets the interstate BlacktopRadioStatic cuts at the cityline ApartmentsThe s...
Posted by The Approach on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:05:00 PST