biographical info
Plans for the formation of the Republic of Safety were hatched at an International Congress in Toronto in December of 2003. The Republic was formed in early 2004. modern and technologically advanced Republic is largely self-sufficient due to its large stores of musical talent, energy, organization and rock-power generation capabilities. The abundance of such natural resources makes it a perfect place to immigrate to, if you are looking for a new home that will nurture your need to rock and/or dance. The founders of the Republic boast a long list of political credentials and revolutionary tools, including (but not limited to) membership in several musical ensembles, documentary filmmaking, election planning, opera, playwriting, community galvanizing, and command of the free press. Republic of Safety's first official document, the Passport EP, was issued on March 19, 2005. It was encoded into audio by Toronto producer Matthew Nish-Lapidus (a.k.a. mn-l), given final approval for release by Scarborough expat Andrew McAllister, and packaged for public dissemination by The Complaint Department printing office. Retired Minister of Percussion, Dennis Amos, contributed to the drafting of this document. Please be advised of recent and forthcoming public notices in eye, NOW, Xtra, Chart and Trade magazines, and on CBC Radio 3 and zoilus.com.
lineup
Marlena Kaesler Bass/vocals
Maggie MacDonald Vocals/lyrics
Jonny Dovercourt Guitar/vocals/bass/drums
Steve Sidoli Drums/percussion
Martin Eckart Tenor saxophone
influences
Fugazi
Gang of Four
Mission of Burma
Motown
Patti Smith