biographical info
Assertion is a unique music trio from Vancouver, BC, that plays rock, folk and improvised music with equal sincerity. The group started in 1996 as a duo with Chad MacQuarrie on guitar and Scott Rabo on drums and became a trio with the addition of bassist Brian McCallum in 2000. The musicians have been involved with different music projects from all over Canada, including:
punk bands; Karen Foster (on Sudden Death Records), The Druids, 25¢ Peep Show...
Jazz and experimental bands; Denny Christianson Big Band, Tony George Quartet, Fond of Tigers, The Exploding Meat, CoCo Love Alcorn, Spacious Couch...
Pop bands; Mike Wettering Band, The Insomaniacs...
and African bands; Donndouba
As a duo, Assertion released it's first CD; A GREAT REFUSAL, in 1998. POWERLESS is their new independantly released CD.
lineup
Brian McCallum Bass/ Vocals
Chad McQuarrie Lead Vocals/ Guitar
Scott "Rabo" Ritchie Drums/ Vocals