artist Grassy Knoll & the Magic Bullit

In past bands such as Mum, Chop That Wood, and The Curiousity Shop, the combined members of Grassy Knoll and the Magic Bullit have been making independent music for more than 40 years. Like their predecessors The Demics, The Nihilist Spasm Band, and The New Grand - and like their contemporaries The Two Minute Miracles, The Constantines, The Parkas, and Raised by Swans - Grassy Knoll and the Magic Bullit continues a legacy of rock and roll to be fuelled in London Ontario. In their four years together in a band the dynamic between Noel and Shawn to write music has been supported by the tales of pain and love in the history of the human condition. A dark sense of humour is essential; songs often make fun while poking at wounds. Noel sings these stories like a vaudeville performer and his charisma makes both boys and girls swoon. The on-stage magnetism between Shawn and Noel is electric. A catalogue of over 30 original tracks captures influences from the best of rock: Chuck Berry guitars, 13th Floor Elevators psychedelia, and sweet 3-part pathos-filled harmonies over upbeat, danceable bass lines. Of course, there is also a little bit of rebellion from heroes The Fall and The Rolling Stones. This band lives for music and performance and when they play passion and heart is evident.

noel p.greaves vocals/guitar
Sean McNabney drums
Ryan 'Geez' O'Driscoll keys
Shawn D. McDonald lead guitar/vocals
Tom Barnes bass