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Mike Plume
http://mikeplume.com/steelbeltedwebsite/
– In 1985, at the Bonnyville Centralized High School “Christmas Concert”, high school pals Mike Plume and drummer Ernie Basiliadis play their very first gig.
What they lacked in talent they made up for in sheer volume.
Songs played or attempted were “Johnny B Goode” and “Hey Jude”.
The boys learn first hand what it’s like to have an audience “rolling the aisles.”
– In 1987, fresh out of high school, Mike hits the road with the first band that rolls though town.
Predictably, he’s is fired two months later.
This is a trend that would repeat itself for the next 6 years.
– In 1993 his first album, “Songs From A Northern Town”, is released. He plays just over 100 shows.
– From 1993 through 1995 the MPB averaged in and around 100-120 shows a year
– In 1996 second album, “Jump Back, Kerouac”, is released and a fan base was slowly starting to form.
They played just over 120 shows.
– In 1997 his third album, “Simplify”, is released and the band starts to sell out shows all over Western Canada.
That same year their fourth album, “Song And Dance, Man” is released.
The “Song And Dance, Man” album was a critics top 10 pick of the year along with ‘OK Computer” by Radiohead.
They played 170 plus shows.
On New Years eve they played at Niagara Falls for an estimated 30,000 revelers for the CTV New Years Eve Bash.
– In 1998 to promote “Song And Dance, Man” they toured nonstop.
They played 221 shows.
They made their first trip to Nashville.
– In 1999 they continued their breakneck pace by reeling out 249 one nighters.
To ring in the New Millennium, the MPB play at the Sidetrack Cafe in Edmonton.
They play a 62 song set lasting 4 hours and 15 minutes.
They wake up the next morning shocked to see that the world didn’t end.
– In 2000 they release an EP called “Steel Belted Radio”.
Another 225 one niters all over North America and Europe.
Fatigue.
– In 2001, sixth album, “Fools For The Radio” is released on September 11th.
The cracks are starting to show.
They play just a shade over 200 shows.
– In October of 2002, the band stops their tour schedule almost entirely.
On October 25th, in Wakefield Quebec, the band walk on stage together for, what they believe will be, the last time.
They play a 60 song set that lasts just shy of 4 hours.
They wake up the next morning to a whole new reality.
The remaining members of the MPB start a new project called the Populars.
Mike goes home to sleep and ponder his next move.
– In 2003, Plume releases a “solo” album called “Table For One”.
He also releases a live CD and companion DVD chronicling the bands last decade entitled “Born So Long Ago…”
He plays 40 solo acoustic shows.
– In 2004 Plume releases the album, “Rock And Roll Recordings… Volume 1”.
He plays on average of 10 shows a year for the next 4 years.
– In 2004 the Mike Plume Band play one show.
– In 2005 the Mike Plume Band play another show.
– In 2008 the Mike Plume Band play yet another show and reunite to record the album “8:30 Newfoundland”.
– In 2009 the album, “8:30 Newfoundland” is released followed by an extensive tour of Canada.
– In 2010 the songs “8:30 Newfoundland” and “More Than A Game” are featured heavily during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
– In 2012 work begins on two new albums to followup “8:30 Newfoundland”.
Work is also started on the reissuing of his entire back catalog.
Plume also takes on the task rerecording the albums “Songs From A Northern Town” and “Jump Back, Kerouac”
“Northern Town Revisited” and “Kerouac Revisited” will also see the light of day in late 2012.
James Murdoch http://www.jamesmurdochband.com/
Wondering Where the Rush Has Gone, is the latest recorded offering from multi-award nominated, Roots-rock/songwriter and producer, James Murdoch.
James was born in Whitehorse, Yukon; a city nestled on the icy banks of the Yukon River. James now calls Edmonton, Alberta his home, though he is usually found on the road, touring coast-to-coast.
He has performed all over North America, from New York to L.A., Newfoundland to his home town of Whitehorse.
From festival to small club, Murdoch is equally at home on stage either solo, duo or with his full band.
He writes beautifully crafted songs. A subtle blend of roots wrapped in pop sensibility, highlighted by his powerful vocal talent and vivid storytelling.
Beyond his solo project Murdoch is a sought after writer and producer, having written with such iconic Canadian writers as; Tom Wilson (Blackie & the Rodeo Kings), Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers), Andrew Cash and Mike Plume. James has proven he can stand shoulder to shoulder with the countries best.
Murdoch has released 4 multi-award-nominated solo records, and has performed on many other recordings. In 2003 James signed with Montreal based, Indica/Aquarius Records, releasing 2 recordings. In 2007, Murdoch released “In Transit”, which was co-produced with Canadian superstar, Hawksley Workman. The record received high praise from press and public alike. Exclaim Magazine called it, “An 18 Carat Wonder”. In Transit was nominated for 3 Western Canadian Music Awards in 2008.
Following closely on the heels of “In Transit”, James and his band have released their new album, “Wondering Where the Rush Has Gone”, released in July 2009 on Shameless Records Canada.
As well as being a performer, James is an accomplished producer/engineer. Click here for more info on James' Producer and Engineering credits
Career Highlights:
Performed at Cultural Olympics during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
3 singles on regular rotation on Much Music and MTV Canada
Songs featured in Hollywood movies and TV series
“In Transit”, nominated for 3 WCMA awards, winning for “Outstanding Design”
“Polyphonic” nominated for “Outstanding Pop Album” at 2005 Prairie Music Awards
Previous 2 albums broke top-ten on Earshot Chart
Released 2 records on Montreal based “Indica/Aquarius Records”
2009 signed on with Shameless Records Canada, released 4th album
Over 2 dozen tours across N. America
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