castle 38816 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Canada has a lot of hidden gems when it comes to music and movies. The Canadian music scene was my first foray into seeing live concerts. And the first live band I saw has remained my favorite Canadian band, and that band is The Headstones. A couple of lads from Kingston. From the start they've been a take-no-prisoners, hard-as-nails, spit-in-your-face, rock and roll club band. No matter how big they get I get the feeling they will always be a club band, playing small club venues like Barrymore's and the like (where I first saw them) and I get the feeling that's how they like it, which is part of why I love them so much. They broke up a few years ago, I suspect because of front man Hugh Dillon's substance abuse problems. The day I heard they split up was a sad, sad day for me. Dillon subsequently straightened up, sobered up, and got his shit together so to speak. He started a solo project which was a completely different direction from the Headstones (I was not too fond of his solo stuff, and I was worried that a sober Hugh Dillon was a "softer, fluffier" Hugh Dillon), he also pursued his acting career, simultaneously starring in two highly acclaimed police dramas (Flashpoint and Durham County....two really great shows and Canadian tv at it's best if you ask me). Earlier this year my dreams came true, it was announced on Dillon's facebook page that the Headstones were reuniting for a short tour of Toronto, St Catharines and London, ON. And recently a new Headstones website has sprung up, and there is talk of new material...I am on cloud nine! Sadly I was not able to make it to any of their three reunion shows, but some youtube clips such as these prove that my reservations about Hugh Dillon's change in musical direction were premature, they still fuckin' got it!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mxYXIdTCMI How about you guys? Who is your favorite Canadian artist and what part has Canadian music played in your life? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdark 5613 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 I've been a fan of a lot of Canadian acts. Early Tea Party comes to mind. Lately, I've been listening to some Art of Dying out of Vancouver. Canada produces a lot of excellent indie and alternative rock, stuff we'd probably never hear if it weren't for the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castle 38816 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 I've been a fan of a lot of Canadian acts. Early Tea Party comes to mind. Lately, I've been listening to some Art of Dying out of Vancouver. Canada produces a lot of excellent indie and alternative rock, stuff we'd probably never hear if it weren't for the internet. Yup I agree with you about early Tea Party stuff. I've seen them a few times, they got some brilliant stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 This could probably go in the You Know You're Old When....thread, but, Robbie Robertson and The Band. Music from Big Pink a classic album and their work with Bob Dylan was the crowning touch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxtypvQS9dA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Being a boy born and raised in Southwestern Ontario and being a teenager in the 70's, there was only one band from the area that made an impact... and that was MAX WEBSTER! No idea why they didn't make it bigger, especially in the States or even here.... Kim Mitchell was and is a genius, the band in and of itself was tight, professional and fun. Their stuff was the music of summertime.... I keep going back to "A Million Vacations" (dedicated to party summers at Grand Bend), High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Paradise Skies and then to Kim Mitchell`s solo stuff like `Go for Soda`, `Patio Lanterns`and Easy to Tame.... I still listen to it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baileydog 9367 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 over the year (a lot of year) I have heard a lot of really good canadian bands ... but aside from the realy famous .. the indy band I can't get enough of is "Great Lake Swimmers" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finch20 826 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 The Band and BTO have been favourites. Doug and the Slugs were a lot of fun too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reuben Sandwich 13841 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 That is so hard to pick a favourite. All the ones metioned I have fond memories of. Yet there is so much good current music too. Lasting impressions though are of Dandy Bat who we used to see at the Edgewater in Montreal in the 70's and the Kitsilano Kat Kickers from Vancouver in the early 80's who left me with a love of The Hot Club Of France and Reinhardt/Grapelli. The Band, Young, Hip, Odds, Rogers, McMster, lang, Beth Ferguson, it just goes on and on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shymale 10234 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 obviously cause withiout saying RUSH.i also really love triumph, april wine and honeymoon suite. as far as solo acts, one of the best female voice around Amanda Marshall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Too many to name, but here of some of my favourites (mostly from the past): April Wine Bachman Turner Overdrive Tom Cochrane The Guess Who Great Big Sea Jeff Healey Kim Mitchell The Headpins Lee Aaron Liona Boyd Goddo Neil Young Bryan Adams Honeymoon Suite Jann Arden JW Jones Loverboy Amanda Marshall Sass Jordan Saga Frank Marino (Mahogany Rush) Nickelback The Band Big Sugar Powder Blues Band Crowbar Steppenwolf Tragically Hip Celine Dion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottawaadventurer 5114 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Great list Angela. Of late, I've been listening to a lot of Metric. Not everyone's cup of tea, but great driving music. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzirider 737 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Being a boy born and raised in Southwestern Ontario and being a teenager in the 70's, there was only one band from the area that made an impact... and that was MAX WEBSTER! No idea why they didn't make it bigger, especially in the States or even here.... Kim Mitchell was and is a genius, the band in and of itself was tight, professional and fun. Their stuff was the music of summertime.... I keep going back to "A Million Vacations" (dedicated to party summers at Grand Bend), High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Paradise Skies and then to Kim Mitchell`s solo stuff like `Go for Soda`, `Patio Lanterns`and Easy to Tame.... Ditto on that. Saw both bands several times around Peterborough. Kim M , Guitar Master. tasty and powerful. My fave track...All We Are obviously cause withiout saying RUSH.as far as solo acts, one of the best female voice around Amanda Marshall. Ditto on that too! RUSH...three outstanding musicians in one band. Fave track, Time Stands Still Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrhavenWoody 10776 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 First live concert I ever went to was Burton Cummings - 32 years ago. Jeff Healy is awesome. What a voice! I really like Blue Rodeo, although I don't listen to them often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Being a boy born and raised in Southwestern Ontario and being a teenager in the 70's, there was only one band from the area that made an impact... and that was MAX WEBSTER! No idea why they didn't make it bigger, especially in the States or even here.... Kim Mitchell was and is a genius, the band in and of itself was tight, professional and fun. Their stuff was the music of summertime.... I keep going back to "A Million Vacations" (dedicated to party summers at Grand Bend), High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Paradise Skies and then to Kim Mitchell`s solo stuff like `Go for Soda`, `Patio Lanterns`and Easy to Tame.... I still listen to it.... The first time I saw Max Webster was at the old High School of Commerce at Gladstone and Booth. The year was 1978 and I was thin and gorgeous. My mom didn't like me wearing platform shoes, so I used to borrow my friends. I met one of my best friends (to this day we are still friends) in the washroom. I guess you could say I was pretending to be high class in borrowed shoes. snark snark! For you, OD: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bananapants 167 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 There are soooo many great Canadian bands out there, who are for the most-part unheard of. It's unfortunate because there are some incredible bands making really great music. My favourites are: The Weakerthans (my all-time favourite band) Constantines Hey Rosetta! Slowcoaster City and Colour Propaghandi Tegan and Sara 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Lots more to choose from... The 60s and 70s: Edward Bear Neil Young Terry Jacks Susan Jacks Lighthouse The Poppy Family Joni Mitchell David Clayton Thomas Valdy Buffy Ste Marie Saga Trooper Harlequin Prism Chilliwack Major Hoople's Boarding House Fludd Andy Kim Patsy Gallant Bruce Cockburn Dan Hill Murray McLauchlan Triumph Streetheart Red Rider FM featuring Nash the Slash Cano The 80's? The Payolas Images in Vogue Platinum Blonde Loverboy Toronto The Headpins BB Gabor The Spoons Strange Advance Skinny Puppy Men Without Hats Bryan Adams The Kings Gino Vanelli Frozen Ghost Northern Pikes Sheriff Glass Tiger Corey Hart Colin James Luba Parachute club the Pukka Orchestra 54-40 Gowan Zappacosta Wall of Voodoo Allanah Myles Aldo Nova The Pursuit of Happiness Lisa Dalbello Carol Pope and Rough Trade Martha and the Muffins Liberty Silver The Box The Arrows Boys Brigade Teenage Head (okay, I did have a record store when I was a kid....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shymale 10234 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 nickelback, lee aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinfuljamie 100 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 I've been a fan of a lot of Canadian acts. Early Tea Party comes to mind. Lately, I've been listening to some Art of Dying out of Vancouver. Canada produces a lot of excellent indie and alternative rock, stuff we'd probably never hear if it weren't for the internet. I agree, early Tea Party rocked... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Whale Tooth (this year's Bluesfest discovery for me :) ). Loudlove are pretty good, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Hoo boy, I have a feeling my list is gonna be long! Teenage Head Personality Crisis Dayglo Abortions DOA SNFU The Unwanted The Headstones The Tragically Hip RAZOR Sacrifice Slaughter (not the glam rock slaughter the ass kickers from ontario!) Propagandhi Ab Irato Cryptopsy Into Eternity 3 Inches Of Blood Rush Annihilator Inepsy Comeback Kid Skullfist Diemonds The Black Halos I'll probably think of more later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Tea Party Tragically Hip Deadmau5 Matt Good (prefer his solo stuff, but also liked Matthew Good Band) Hot Hot Heat (used to party with them before they hit it big) Armchair Cynics (also used to party with them before they got big) Alexisonfire Rush Loreena McKennitt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Alexisonfire They just officially announced that they've broken up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottawaadventurer 5114 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Wow. I guess i am the only metric fan. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 Sorry man, they don't make me want to pound beers and pump my fist with reckless abandon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 I'll add a few more, and yes, some have already been mentioned Stampeders BTO Randy Bachman Farmers Daughter Terri Clark Shania Twain Prairie Oyster Bryan Adams Just a few more added to the list RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
