the SHAGBOTS [Album out May 8th]

For booking and all other inquiries, please email [email protected]
It was in a 'musty,' poster laden, instrument filled, basement spare room in Northwest, Calgary, where the Shagbots were born. It started in Spring 2006, at the age of 16. Three years later the Shagbots are two demos stronger, and countless shows wiser. Inspired by the likes of, Beija Flor, Joy Division, Death From Above 1979, the Clash, Arctic Monkeys, and the Strokes; the Shagbots have forged their own honestly unique sound in a scene catering to the norm. They have played note worthy events, such as opening for Sled Island's headlining acts, The Mae Shi (Los Angeles) and DDMMYYYY (Toronto). Also playing along other respected Canadian Indie acts, Ladyhawk (Vancouver), All Purpose Voltage Heroes (Edmonton/Vancouver), Trike (Vancouver), Sharp Like Knives (Halifax), the Dudes (Calgary), and others. In the Fall of 2008, the Shagbots received recognition for their catchy, original, dance punk music in FUEL 90.3's, 'big Rock Star Competition.' They surpassed well known calgary acts such as Hot Little Rocket, Seventh Rain, and Kara Keith to finish in the Top 3 bands in all of Calgary. They received a grant of $26,000 from NewCap Radio and are now heading into the studio to record their first full length album. Keep your eyes open for the new album and supporting tour in the Summer 2009!
Kind words:
" Among the newcomers, the Shagbots are the talk of the scene. Some are sceptical, but go see one show and you will realize they deserve every bit of street cred they get"
- Tanner Holthe, Beatroute Magazine
"The indie dance craze may have passed, but it doesn't matter. The Shagbots are awesomely weird enough to be eternal. This music is teetering perfectly with awkward power. I want to keep dancing."
- Zak Pashak (Sled Island Organizer)
"Despite their lifelong friendships, the band has only been together for the past two years and boosts a number of independent recordings and a loyal fan base, this is due to the hybrid and infectious nature of their sound thanks to their influences...
In the end, all that really matters is that the spirit of their energy and the passion for their music are one and the same, that they've tailor-made their sound and can exploit it's infectious and rhythmic nature to benefit their goals..."
- Cian Hayley, Beatroute Magazine
"The Shagbots play an interactive indie dance party, with a new wave tinge and punk rock passion. The young Calgary rockers have the gift of stage presence. The second they take the stage legs become possessed and arms flail. Everyone who was sitting is standing, the wallflowers abandon their posts to rush the stage and the stragglers begin to sway. This is exactly the way the boys like it."
- Tanner Holthe, www.theplug.ca