These Ottawa players have honed their skills to a sharp edge as members of bands such as Jimmy George , SuperManchu, and the Patsies. Individually they have performed in Canada, the US, New Zealand and the UK and shared bills
with bands including Wesley Willis, the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, 5440, the Grapes of Wrath, Tupelo ChainSex, Tav Falco, and Spirit of the West.
As 2006 drew to a close, singer/guitarist Morgan Friend and bassist Joel Carlson decided it was time to stop procrastinating and work together. They recruited drummer Tim Connolly and with the addition of guitarist Greg Langille, the sarcastically named Bible All-Stars started playing around Ottawa, recording their first full length disc 1 month later.
The Bible All-Stars’ self-titled debut was recorded and produced by the band in Greg’s dank post-modern basement in May and informally released in July to great fan interest. The debut turned out to be an effortless, but addictive, recording. Honest and gritty with a sound that references Country, Rockabilly, Psychobilly and Punk, it manages to defy definition.
For those of you in the Ottawa area, come and check them out. They’ll be playing at the Mercury Lounge on June 17th with Toronto band Little Foot Long Foot. Great venue, great bands — don’t miss them!
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