biographical info
The Gay was formed in the summer of 2001 when Coco Culbertson (bass) asked some of her favourite musicians to form a supergroup. Having spent time with such Vancouver alt-rock heavies as Bif Naked and Holly McNarland this was one lady who knew what she wanted. First to be approached was Maija Martin (accordion), her partner-in-crime from Tennessee Twin. Maija can also be heard in the double-squeezebox powerhouse duo I, Mudder Accordion. Next to get Coco’s nod was Tobey Black (guitar), firebrand leader of former cow-punk legends Maow, who was looking for a more appropriate vehicle for her new, more sensitive songs.
The fourth shoulder tapped was that of singer-songwriter Sara Lapsley (keyboards) from the Vancouver Nights and former leader of the always incendiary Kreviss. Last but, of course, not least was Keith Parry (drums) the rhythmic magician behind prog-grunge geniuses Superconductor who was also looking for a project to showcase his love for more orchestrated rock.
lineup
Maija Martin Accordion and Vocals
Sara Lapsley Keyboards and Vocals
Keith Parry Drums and Vocals
Tobey Black guitar and vocals
Coco Culbertson Bass and Vocals