Eldebrock | |
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 Eldebrock performing live in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Genres | Post-Grunge |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Jay Wegenast Del Bannerman Barrett Moore Richard Lalonde Shawn Bannerman |
| Website | Official site |
Eldebrock is a Canadian rock band, formed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 2009. The group consists of lead vocalist Jay Wegenast, lead guitarist Barrett Moore, rythym guitarist Del Bannerman, bass guitarist Richard Lalonde and drummer Shawn Bannerman.
In September 2010, they released their self-titled debut album.
History
editOriginally formed by Del Bannerman and Richard Lalonde, the band started to take shape in early 2009 when lead singer Jay Wegenast was recruited.[1] After spending most of 2009 writing material in small town Saskatchewan, the band recruited Jay's childhood friend, Barrett Moore. Moore added his own touch of 80's influenced guitar leads and the band was ready to enter the studio in February 2010.[2] Eventually, Del's cousin Shawn Bannerman was asked to join, rounding out the current lineup.
In the spring of 2010, the band recording their first studio album. It was produced by Ryan Anderson, who's credits include Nickelback's The Long Road and All the Right Reasons, and mixed by Michael Wagener (Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Skid Row) in Nashville.[3]
On June 15, 2010 the band released their first single entitled "Release Me". The song received airplay across Western Canada.
Awards
editEldebrock was nominated for an Interactive Media Award for website design. They were presented with the "Best in Class" award under the music category.[4] The band worked closely with Andy Screen from Anjara Design, based out of the UK. Del Bannerman was quoted as saying “All those sleepless night were worth it and we couldn’t have done it without Andy’s help.”<[4]
Philanthropy
editIn 2010 the band received heart-breaking news: Del's uncle, who was set to be the band's tour bus driver, was diagnosed with bone cancer.[4] This led to the band deciding to partnered with the UICC and created the "World War on Cancer".[5] They decided to donate $1 from every record sale to the UICC, which is the leading non-governmental organization dedicated to the control and prevention of cancer.[6]
Discography
edit- Eldebrock (2010)
References
edit- ^ Bio - www.eldebrock.net
- ^ Pollock, Marie "With Airdrie guitarist in tow, Eldebrock drops debut album". Airdrie Echo. N.p. July 10,2010 <http://www.airdrieecho.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2658338&auth=Marie%20Pollock%20%E2%80%94%20Echo%20Reporter> Retrieved 9 september 2010
- ^ Wilger, Devin. "Eldebrock Releases First Single". Yorkton News Review. N.p. June 29, 2010 <http://www.sasklifestyles.com/article/20100629/YORKTONNEWS0101/306299996/0/YORKTONNEWS0201/eldebrock-releases-first-single> Retrieved 9 September 2010
- ^ a b c Scaglione, Tara. "Eldebrock rocks the Web". The Battlefords News Optimist. <http://www.newsoptimist.ca/article/20100825/BATTLEFORD0101/308259996/-1/battleford/eldebrock-rocks-the-web> Retrieved 9 September 2010.
- ^ "Eldebrock's World War on Cancer". UICC Global Cancer Control. <http://www.uicc.org/eldebrocks-war-against-cancer-0> Retrieved 9 September 2010.
- ^ "New Album From Eldebrock". <http://popyoularity.com/Blog/?p=9131> Retrieved 9 September 2010.