The Expos (band)
The Expos | |
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| Origin | Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Labels | Stomp |
| Members | Reed Neagle Michel Verrier Christopher Shannon Adam Pariselli |
The Expos are a Canadian reggae band from Newmarket, Ontario. Their music blends reggae with psychedelia and heavy drums.[1]
History
[edit]The band formed in 2003 under the name "The Donuts". Their debut album, "Old Friends", was released in 2005 under that name. The album was re-released in 2006 under the new record label, Stomp, and their new name, "The Expos".[2] The recording featured a horn section and Hammond organ.[3]
In 2009 the band released an album, Blackwater.[4][5] The tracks included more harmony and thoughtful lyrics than their earlier work, as well as showcasing horns, drum tones, Hammond organ music and Neagle's vocals, which were enhanced by the use of an old fashion E-V Model 635A microphone.[6][7]
In 2013 the band performed at the Montreal Ska Fest.[8]
Band members
[edit]- Reed Neagle – vocals, drums
- Michel Verrier – vocals, organ
- Christopher Shannon – backing vocals, bass guitar
- Adam Pariselli – backing vocals, guitar
Discography
[edit]- 2007: Old Friends
- 2009: Blackwater
- 2012: Lake House
Compilations
[edit]- 2006: Mad Butcher Records Skannibal Part 6 Germany
- 2007: One Big Family Vol. 3 Japan
- 2008: Salad Gold 15 Sampler Canada
References
[edit]- ^ "The Expos". MarsBands, December 27, 2011
- ^ "The Expos sign to Stomp". Punk News. 3 August 2006. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ " Expos Old Friends". AllMusic. Review by Rick Anderson
- ^ "The Expos Blackwater STOMP Records". The Punk Site, By Cole Faulkner
- ^ "The Expos Blackwater". Exclaim!, By Brent Hagerman Nov 17, 2009
- ^ "Review: The Expos – Blackwater". Stylus, February 4, 2010 Charles Lefebvre
- ^ "Old Friends – The Expos". King Kong Girio. 13 December 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Montreal Ska Fest with Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison, Rude City Riot and the Slackers". Exclaim!, By Tracey Lindeman, Oct 20, 2013
External links
[edit]- The Expos on Myspace
- "The Expos". Mad Butcher Records. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- One Big Family Records Archived June 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine