biographical info
Originally founded by Kyle "Bullit" McQueen and Chris "Rouso" Rousseau, in August of 2007, the TVees began to try and capture the energy of the music they were hearing at local house parties where 1960's garage and RnB acts were often the music of choice. Both members had each done considerable time in Hard Core and Post Punk bands, such as "OXBAKER" and "COMPANY DIME", and they felt it was time to get people dancing again. After trying out 2 drummers, they were lucky enough to have an ad answered by Rob "Rubba" Dewingaerde, a veteran of the Vancouver garage and rockabilly scenes. Rob's long list of past projects includes "LOS DISASTROS", a formidable force in Vancouvers' mid to late 90's garage punk scene as well as Vancouvers legendary psychobilly outfit "THE DEADCATS".
The chemistry was immediate and they haven't looked back since. In less that a years time The TVees have become a fixture of local Vancouver College radio shows as well as playing with out of town acts such as "THE PAPERDOLLS" (Seattle), "THE HEELS" (Seattle), and "STRAIGHTJACKET" (Portland), DOTTIE and the DIAMONDS (San Diego). Always positive and fun, The TVees pride themselves on making their live shows fun and energetic, and of course getting the kids up and dancing.
lineup
Kyle McQueen Guitar & Vocals
Chris Rousseau Bass & Vocals
Rob Dewingaerde Drums & Vocals
influences
The Sonics
Barry & The Remains
The Who
Billy Childish
60's Garage Rock
The Kinks
Ray Charles
Chuck Berry