Upper Canada began in one of Toronto's dirtiest bars in 2005. John, a college drop-out and Scott, a college lifer, were drunk (as usual) and were saying things like, "we should start a band," very loudly. They had always wanted to do it, but had never really had the nuts to follow through. The next day, sober, and feeling the effects of the night before, the two realized that they weren't getting any younger. They quickly bought guitars.
Shortly afterwards, Mouki, who had moved to town and then left town, moved back to town and asked if she could play guitar with John and Scott too. They said yes, because she actually had talent. (She eventually fell in love and left town again).
Other people soon started coming over and played other instruments, like trumpets and recorders, and before they knew it, John and Scott had a band on their hands. In need of some sex appeal, the lads convinced Pam and her guitar to join (certainly, the boys are head-turners, but they're no Pam). Leslie then volunteered to be the merch girl and began making intricate t-shirt designs. She also brushed up on her keyboarding and soon moved on to learning the drums.
John came up with the name Upper Canada... nobody is quite sure how it found it's way into his head... even John! The band is currently constructing its debut EP and some day, may actually play some shows. As soon as music is made, it will be posted here.
Until then, visit Upper Canada at its website , where you can learn about the band's music and purchase some great merch!
