artist Anderson Council

Mix a collection of rock and funk influences and you will eventually get Anderson Council, a psychedelic jam band heavily influenced by artists from the past and present. Such a combination of Pink Floyd, Jack White and Sam Roberts has led the band to experiment with electric guitar riffs and a walking bass line that keeps the band on track. In addition, raw, emotive lyrics and a funk-influenced drumbeat make Anderson Council a musical mosaic. This four-piece from Ajax, Ontario write their songs out of jam sessions. The group of friends banded together musically in 2007 and after gigging around Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area they have quickly built up a loyal, local fan base. Their influences are present on stage and on the surface as the band took their name from the same blues musicians’ names that their biggest inspiration did, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. The boys were quick to jump into playing gigs and band competitions. After winning several Supernova hosted competitions, including the Battle of the Bands and the Redpipe.ca Out of the Garage Series, the group has been asked by the promoter to headline their current contests. As with previous Supernova winners Sum 41, Three Days Grace and Billy Talent, the results have been beneficial to Anderson Council’s mission of spreading their music wider and further with each move. They been able to reap the rewards of free recording time, prime timeslots during competitions, longer set times, and a spot on 102.1 the edge’s Friday Night Live program. The strength of their live performances and ability to engage and win over a crowd has not gone unnoticed. After catching the eyes of CASBY-winning alternative/electric rock duo USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker), the band has been tapped several times to open their Oshawa and Toronto shows. In addition, Anderson Council has played shows with flourishing Toronto/New York rock/reggae ensemble Rebel Emergency. They have just had their songs featured on 94.9 The Rock's "New Rock Tuesdays" and are looking for regular radio play. Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jeff Robertson sums up Anderson Council’s mission statement; “I would love to reach as many people as we can, and continue to do what I love, writing and performing music.” Their passion to spread their music and songwriting skills as far and wide as possible is what drives the band to continue their quest. Chief songwriters, and brothers, Craig and Jeff Robertson, approach their songwriting in a natural fashion, through their extensive jam sessions and improvisation sessions with the complete band. Anderson Council are set to release their first album, Under Auditorium, through the independent, student-run label Backrow Records, which will allow their artistic vision to lead the way to the indie spotlight. Blending the feel of classic rock with modern rock and an infusion of psychedelic rock makes this up-and-coming group a potential major player in the independent rock scene. “A very unique band with psychedelic vibes and melodic tones.” - Bandwarz “Catch Anderson Council playing in the GTA, you will not be disappointed you came.” - Supernova Concert Productions

Michael Macchione Drums & Percussion
Craig Robertson Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Mandolin
Jeff Robertson Guitar, Vocals
Dave Yorke Bass