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Doug Bennett

Posted on May 14, 2022September 22, 2022 by canbands

Memorial DOUG BENNETT 20 Questions For The Head Slug by Dan Brisebois As frontman for Doug and the Slugs, Doug Bennett has seen more limelight than most slugs prefer … slugs prefer the dark you know … The Slugs first invaded our radios in the early ’80’s and have never really left since. Countless singles, …

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Jim Gilmour

Posted on April 11, 2022June 15, 2022 by canbands

by Dan Brisebois As a part of one of Canada’s greatest exports ever, keyboardist Jim Gilmour of Saga has no problem voicing his opinions on just about any topic. Since joining the group in late 1979, he’s become part of one of the longest running acts overseas, as well as put out three outside projects, …

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Super Groovy Band

Posted on April 11, 2022June 15, 2022 by canbands

CD Review: JOYRIDE Artist: Super Groovy BandBy: Dan Brisebois The brainstorm behind this infectious-groove CD belongs to a group of seasoned road vets. Spreading their wings, keyboardist Gogo and drummer Lance Chalmers originally came up with the Super Groovy Band in ’99 as a Trooper side project. Along with bassist Moon, the guys make up …

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: April 26
1936: "Lost" by Guy Lombardo tops the Billboard chart.
1938: Jack Bailey is born in Peterborough, Ontario.
1951: Billy Newton-Davis of The Nylons fame is born in Cleveland, Ohio.
1951: Reign Ghost's Bob Bryden is born in Ottawa.
1969: The Guess Who release their WHEATFIELD SOUL album in the US.
1977: Ralph Carlson releases what would become his biggest selling album, DON'S BARBER SHOP.
1979: It's night two at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland for Max Webster and Rush.
1979: Harold Macintyre is in Brampton, Ontario for a show at The Royal Oak Room.
1980: Anne Murray appears on the cover of Today Magazine.
1986: Platinum Blonde see "Somebody Somewhere" peak at #82 on Billboard's chart for the second straight week. It's the only time the band ever makes Billboard.
1986: Anne Murray tops Billboard's country chart with "Now & Forever."
1996: Cowboy Junkies peak at #75 on Billboard's chart with "A Common Disaster."
2005: Steppenwolf release the self explanatory LIVE IN LOUISVILLE CD.
2005: Joni Mitchell releases her SONGS OF A PRAIRIE GIRL album.
2007: Sheepdogs release their debut album, TRYING TO GROW.
2010: Kim Mitchell is in Buffalo, NY for a show at The Tralf.
2013: Sweeney Todd and Doucette are both in Brandon, Manitoba for a show at Trails West Inn.
2014: The Dead South release their sophomore album, GOOD COMPANY while playing to a sold out crowd at The Owl in Regina.
2014: Trews are in Toronto for a show at the Danforth Music Hall.
2016: Philip Kives, the man behind K-Tel and Canada's answer to Ron Popeil, dies peacefully at the age of 87.
2017: Scalefighter release their new single, "Womb To Womb."
2019: Danko Jones releases his new album, A ROCK SUPREME.