artist The Skedaddlers

The Skedaddlers formed when 3 Islanders from the east met a Powell River boy and started strummin' strings on a porch in Vancouver. Tim Hughes (Check out REVERENCE his debut CD) a Vancouver singer songwriter met up with Mickey Acorn a recently transplanted writer from Charlottetown, PEI. When Acorn's friend Brenton Driscoll had left his space metal band the three coerced guitarist Jason Connors to pick up the bass to complete the four-piece. Connors another Island guitarist relocated to the West Coast. The band dismantled and reassembled Acorn's songs, while Hughes added cunning and brave harmonies to the simple melodies. Most of their songs are fast paced and danceable. While they have a large collection of original songs they also cover many of their influences as well, such as Tom Petty, Blue Rodeo, Cowboy Junkies, and Wilco and old country favorites from Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe and The Louvin Brothers. They are proud to be Canadians and go great with hockey and beer. However, the music is also enjoyed by people who just want to sit back and listen to the toe-tappin' harmonies. Regardless, everyone who sees them has a good time and comes away smiling.

Mickey Acorn Vocals/Guitar
Tim Hughes Vocals/Guitar
Brenton Driscoll Drummer
Jason Connors Bass