biographical info
Nestled aside the North shore of lake Superior in the small city of
Thunder Bay, Ontario, resides the Alaska Army Band. The project was
conceived in 2009 by bassist, Evan Hadley (former bass player of Camden
Blues and the Overnight Sensations 2005-08). After the implosion of the
Camden Blues Band, Hadley decided it was time for a project of his own.
He brought along fellow Overnight Sensation, Greg Carveth (guitar), and
reunited with old friend and long time collaborator, Jeff Kenelly
(guitar). Together they quickly wrote a small repertoire of music and
after experimenting with several percussionists and drummers, they
eventually tamed Dan “The Danimal” Tremblay (formerly of Jessbone and
the Nomadz). The line-up was complete.
After only two months of playing together, the Alaska Army Band recorded their first demo
EP "We’re All the Same but Different" and has since been promoting the
album, playing over 40 shows at various local clubs/events. Now, less than a
year later, the Alaska Army Band has firmly established itself as one
of the most unique and entertaining live bands in Thunder Bay. As a result, the Alaska Army Band has been selected to travel to Toronto and represent Thunder Bay on march 13, 2010, at Indie Night in Candada.
Although
the Alaska Army Band describe themselves as a psychedelic folk-rock,
jam band with funk and blues overtones, it is clear that by blending a
variety of styles they are striving to break down barriers between
musical genres.
The
Alaska Army Band is currently planning a 2010 Cross-Canada Summer Tour
while writing material for a new full length CD release.