Member Since: 3/23/2006
Band Members: Rob Birmingham: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, harmonica. Even some drums and percussion.Then there are these fabulous folks who have agreed to help me out (okay, maybe not agreed, they've relented): Todd Pyper, John Restas, Paul Dickinson, Tim Moore, Ryan Degelder
Influences: Like most people, I have been influenced by just about everything I hear. From 60's folk-rock to the 70's classic radio rock, from 80's new wave to the 90's alt-country movement. And the current decade's mix of all of the above...Also, I am a huge proponent of Canadian music, both past and present. From those that blazed an early trail (The Guess Who, April Wine, Rush, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot) through to personal favourites like The Northern Pikes, Blue Rodeo, The Grapes Of Wrath, 54-40, Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Skydiggers, Tom Cochrane, Odds, etc. From a songwriting perspective, Canadians take a backseat to no one.
Sounds Like: a little of this and a little of that: Take a lifetime of classic AM and FM radio rock, removing all of the horrible cliches and bad lyrics first, add a pinch or two of 60's Byrdsian jangle-rock, mix in a few servings of sweet harmony-laced indie rock and some whiskey-laden alt-country, and then top it all off with a potent blend of Petty-style guitar riffs and lyrical songcraft. And then serve it all up on top of a solid base of pure Canadian rock. Oh yes, tasty, indeed...
Record Label: INDEPENDENT