Disband (TV show)
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Disband is a Canadian reality show
that was produced and broadcasted by MuchMusic
that gave aspiring music acts a chance to get big industry attention. It was hosted by either Sarah Taylor
or Devon Soltendieck
and was usually narrated by the lead singer of the featuring band.
"The Guru" had made appearances as an adviser, and Ralph James, Jennifer Hirst, Colin Lewis, JDiggz, Hannah Simone
, Mark Spicoluk
, Katie Clark, and Matt Wells had appeared as judges.
Each episode was in 7 different segments, for each day of the week leading up until Sunday, their performance day at MuchMusic Headquarters. The segments followed what the band experiences on each day, starting on Sunday. At the beginning of the episode, the band was introduced along with all of its members. The episode was usually narrated by the lead singer, although other members had done so as well.
In most cases, Greig would surprise them and arrange for them to meet up, where he wiould then begin coaching them. The bands wiould then take part in various activities such as photo shoots, meeting record labels, interviews, or writing new songs, throughout the week. Most episodes also featured the band visiting a local Toronto recording studio, such as Number 9 Audio Group or The Decibel House, for a recording session with a professional engineer. By the end of the week, they would have to perform amongst a panel of judges and an audience.
After their performance, they would head into a green room
where Greig would be waiting for them. Back in the main room, the judges would deliberate and decide whether or not the band had a possibility of getting signed. However, the decision was not affected by the audience's wishes. The band would then go back into the main room, where the host would then summarize the judges' thoughts, mentioning both pros and cons of the band. After the verdict, the episode ended with the band either going back home, or got ready to take on a next step.
Season Two
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The first season of the series began on August 16, 2011 and finished on October 28, 2011 and aired for a total of 10 episodes.
After the series, For The Weekend released a single called Rockstar, and fired one of their members. Slow Motion Victory went through many lineup changes, and released an EP. Nightbox was signed, and is currently on tour, and are going to be an opening act for Lights on tour. Brett Boivin graduated from high school and released an EP. Colorsound was also signed, and is currently working on their second album, while Brighter Brightest released their debut album, Right For Me.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
that was produced and broadcasted by MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
that gave aspiring music acts a chance to get big industry attention. It was hosted by either Sarah Taylor
Sarah Taylor (personality)
- Early life :Taylor is from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She studied English and Women's Studies at McMaster University.- Career :She was discovered in the audience for the MuchMusic show MuchOnDemand in 2004, and was asked to be one of the VJs for the channel....
or Devon Soltendieck
Devon Soltendieck
Devon Soltendieck is a former MuchMusic VJ from the city of Dorval, on the island of Montreal. He has been an anchor and reporter on CP24 since early 2010.-Early Life:...
and was usually narrated by the lead singer of the featuring band.
Overview
Each episode featured a band that was coached by a music industry veteran and at the end performed for a panel of judges. Greig NoriGreig Nori
Greig Andrew Nori is a producer and musician from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and is well known as the former frontman, lead vocalist and guitarist of the pop punk band Treble Charger...
"The Guru" had made appearances as an adviser, and Ralph James, Jennifer Hirst, Colin Lewis, JDiggz, Hannah Simone
Hannah Simone
Hannah Simone is a television host, actress, and former fashion model. From May 2006 to November 2008, she worked as a VJ for MuchMusic in Canada, and now currently stars as Cece Meyers on New Girl.-Childhood:...
, Mark Spicoluk
Mark Spicoluk
Mark Spicoluk founded and played bass for the band Closet Monster from 1997 until December 8, 2005. Closet Monster reunited to play Wakestock on August 8, 2009. Spicoluk established the indie punk rock label Underground Operations in 1995.During his period with Closet Monster, Spicoluk played for...
, Katie Clark, and Matt Wells had appeared as judges.
Each episode was in 7 different segments, for each day of the week leading up until Sunday, their performance day at MuchMusic Headquarters. The segments followed what the band experiences on each day, starting on Sunday. At the beginning of the episode, the band was introduced along with all of its members. The episode was usually narrated by the lead singer, although other members had done so as well.
In most cases, Greig would surprise them and arrange for them to meet up, where he wiould then begin coaching them. The bands wiould then take part in various activities such as photo shoots, meeting record labels, interviews, or writing new songs, throughout the week. Most episodes also featured the band visiting a local Toronto recording studio, such as Number 9 Audio Group or The Decibel House, for a recording session with a professional engineer. By the end of the week, they would have to perform amongst a panel of judges and an audience.
After their performance, they would head into a green room
Green room
In British English and American English show business lexicon, the green room is that space in a theatre, a studio, or a similar venue, which accommodates performers or speakers not yet required on stage...
where Greig would be waiting for them. Back in the main room, the judges would deliberate and decide whether or not the band had a possibility of getting signed. However, the decision was not affected by the audience's wishes. The band would then go back into the main room, where the host would then summarize the judges' thoughts, mentioning both pros and cons of the band. After the verdict, the episode ended with the band either going back home, or got ready to take on a next step.
Episodes
Season One| Episode | Band | Band Members | Fate |
| 1 | The Homecoming | Quinn Danielis - Vocals / Guitar Chris Thaung - Bass / Vocals Damien Stillwell - Guitar / Vocals Dale Doiron - Guitar / Vocals Nathan Wallace - Drums |
Thumbs Down |
| 2 | Trick Of Disaster | Rafe Malach - Vocals / Guitar Dave Henriques - Bass / Synths / Guitar Rich So - Drums |
Thumbs Down |
| 3 | Soul Plane | Yui – Emcee, Mel G – Vocals Gideon Litvin – Lead Guitar Kevin Nanni – Rhythm Guitar Aaron Mellet – Drums |
Thumbs Up |
| 4 | Calicose | Alana - Vocals Stu - Bass Jeff - Drums Keir - Guitar |
Thumbs Up |
| 5 | Times | Alexander J. Yolevski - Vocals / Keyboard Paul Doherty - Guitar Adam Dwyer - Bass Matthew Winkler - Drums |
Thumbs Down |
| 6 | Cookie Couture | Fran-Kay - Rapper Elisa - Vocals Kitana - Rapper Stacey - Vocals J.Beautiful - Vocals |
Thumbs Up |
| 7 | KaraMel | Kara - Lead Vocals Mel - Piano/Keyboard/Harmonies |
Thumbs Down |
| 8 | Fancy Girls Market | Keith - Vocals Justin - Lead Guitar Mike - Rhythm Guitar Izzy - Drums Steph - Bass |
Thumbs Down |
| 9 | The Isosceles Project | Eric - Guitar Scott - Bass Justin - Drums |
Thumbs Down |
| 10 | Dean Lickyer Dean Lickyer -Biography:The band’s name pays homage to Dean Lequyer, a high school friend of band member Sean’s father. Dean had introduced Sean’s father to classic rock artists before they were widely popular, including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Humble Pie to name a few. Although Dean died in the mid... |
Joshua Alvernia - Vocals Eric Martin - Drums Justin Bosso - Bass Sean Royle - Guitar |
Thumbs Up & signed to Underground Operations Underground Operations Underground Operations is an independent punk rock record label based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1995, the label was originally based in Ajax, Ontario.... |
| 11 | Futures Past | Basel Ricky - Vocals Jason Hoeg - Guitar Alex Bruce - Guitar Garth Julien - Bass Martin Wigle - Drums |
Thumbs Up |
| 12 | Katie & Lisa | Katie - Vocals Lisa - Guitar |
Thumbs Down |
| 13 | sateLites | Theo Vigo - Vocals/Guitar Arthur Sollano - Guitar/Vocals Allen Pinlac - Drums |
Thumbs Down |
| 14 | Songbird | Sacha Tasha |
Thumbs Down |
| 15 | Chasing Amee | Steve Hall - Vocals/Guitar Ryan Faist - Guitar/Keys Tuck - Bass Nathan Bulla - Drums |
Thumbs Up |
| 16 | Credible Witness | Walter - Vocals/Piano Michael - Guitar/Vocals Ryan - Drums Matt - Bass |
Thumbs Down |
| 17 | Hasket | Joe - Vocals Mikey - Guitar Ryley - Guitar Matt - Bass Dillon - Drums |
Thumbs Down |
| 18 | Dog Bus | "Jules MKools" "Jakey MkSpankey" |
Thumbs Up |
| 19 | Space Is For Stars | Ryan - Vocals/Guitar Brian - Guitar Gary - Drums Brayden - Bass |
Thumbs Up |
| 20 | Stereos Stereos Stereos are a Juno nominated pop band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formed in 2008. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of hip hop and pop to form their primary style including. Their first act that had them recognized was appearing on the MuchMusic original series,... |
Pat K - Vocals Robby "The Queer" C - Guitar Daniel - Bass Miles Holmwood - Guitar Brad - Drums |
Appeared as Turn It Up on the show. Thumbs Up & signed to Universal Music Canada |
Season Two
| Episode | Band | Band Members | Fate | Song |
| 1 | Mean Tangerine | Max Off - Vocals / Guitar Brent Weber - Guitar Jesse Wilks - Bass Mike Carrey - Drums |
Thumbs Down, Now Signed To Drive Records/Fontana North | Change |
| 2 | Syla Vale | Sylvia Nguyen - Vocals / Guitar |
Thumbs Down | Let It Go |
| 3 | Street Pharmacy Street Pharmacy Street Pharmacy is a four piece reggae rock band from Welland, Ontario, formed in 2006. The group strives for a fresh reggae sound while combining the influences of hip hop and 90s Alt Rock.... |
Ryan Guay - Vocals / Guitar Adam Webster - Lead Guitar Nate Triano - Rhythm Guitar Brandon Ventresca - Bass Dan Fretz - Drums |
Thumbs Up and Signed to Fontana North | Stone, Bricks And Mortar |
| 4 | Alex Galli | Alex Galli - Vocals / Guitar Kyle Merkley - Bass |
Thumbs Down | Truce |
| 5 | Maddy Rodriguez | Maddy Rodriguez - Vocals/Guitar Johnny Simmen - Cajon/Harmonies Kyle Sipress - Guitar Matt Wilson - Guitar Dan Sadowski - Bass |
Split Decision (Thumbs Up) | Break Down |
| 6 | The Stiff Wires (Now All The Trendy Kids) | Danny - Lead Vocals, Bass Brandyn - Guitar, Vocals Jamie - Guitar, Vocals Jesse - Drums |
Thumbs Down, Now Signed with Brightside Records | Song Of The Same Name |
| 7 | Abandon All Ships Abandon All Ships Abandon All Ships is a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Universal Music Group, Underground Operations along with Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity... |
Ange - Vocals Kyler - Guitar Martin - Bass & Vocals Andrew - Guitar Seb - Synth Dan - Drums |
Thumbs Up & Signed to Underground Operations Underground Operations Underground Operations is an independent punk rock record label based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1995, the label was originally based in Ajax, Ontario.... , Rise Records Rise Records -History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and... and Velocity Records |
Megawacko |
| 8 | Em | Em - Vocals | Thumbs Down | Kickin' It Down |
| 9 | Good & Broken | Marissa - Vocals Jared - Guitar, Bass, Drums |
Thumbs Up | My Mistakes |
| 10 | San Sebastian San Sebastian (band) San Sebastian is an indie pop rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Formerly known as Pumps, they broke out on to the scene after appearing on the MuchMusic original series, disBAND.-Biography:... |
Brodie Dawson - Guitar Greg Veerman - Bass Mike Veerman - Vocals Sean Dawson - Guitar Ted Paterson - Drums |
Appeared as Pumps on the show. Thumbs Up & Signed to Universal Music Canada |
Wake Up |
| 11 | The Word Tonight | Scott - Vocals Erik - Guitar Kai - Guitar Nickk - Drums Dylan - Bass Mylo - Keyboard (kicked out of the band during episode) |
Thumbs Down | Smile For The Camera |
| 12 | Reverse | Dizz - Vocals Khadjia - Vocals Taylor Evans - Vocals |
Thumbs Down | Over U |
| 13 | These Kids Wear Crowns These Kids Wear Crowns These Kids Wear Crowns is a six-member Canadian pop rock band, formed in 2009 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. They were "discovered" on MuchMusic's "disBand" and signed to a contract with Capitol Records/EMI. They have performed with acts such as Hedley, Faber Drive, Forever The Sickest... |
Alex Johnson - Vocals Alan Poettcker - Bass/Vocals Joe Porter - Guitar Josh Mitchinson - Drums Matt Vink - Keyboard Josh "Gypsy" McDaniel - Guitar |
Thumbs Up & Signed to Capitol Records Capitol Records Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine... /EMI EMI The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major... |
Break It Up |
DisBand Successes
- StereosStereosStereos are a Juno nominated pop band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formed in 2008. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of hip hop and pop to form their primary style including. Their first act that had them recognized was appearing on the MuchMusic original series,...
- Signed to Universal Music Canada & # 1 Song on iTunes (Summer Girl)
- Dean Lickyer - Signed to Underground Operations
- Abandon All ShipsAbandon All ShipsAbandon All Ships is a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Universal Music Group, Underground Operations along with Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity...
- Signed to Underground Operations, Rise Records and Velocity Records
- San SebastianSan Sebastian (band)San Sebastian is an indie pop rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Formerly known as Pumps, they broke out on to the scene after appearing on the MuchMusic original series, disBAND.-Biography:...
- Signed to Universal Music Canada
- These Kids Wear CrownsThese Kids Wear CrownsThese Kids Wear Crowns is a six-member Canadian pop rock band, formed in 2009 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. They were "discovered" on MuchMusic's "disBand" and signed to a contract with Capitol Records/EMI. They have performed with acts such as Hedley, Faber Drive, Forever The Sickest...
- Signed to EMI Music Canada / Capitol Records
- Mean Tangerine - Signed To Drive Records/Fontana North
Spin off
A spin-off series, entitled disBand Discovered began in 2011. The series premiered on August 16, 2011. The series follows six bands trying to make it in the industry, over the course of 6 months. MuchMusic has described the series as a "rock documentary". The show features six bands; Nightbox, Colorsound, For The Weekend, Brighter Brightest, Brett Boivin, and Slow Motion Victory. At the end of the season, the six bands go to Showcase Day at the MuchMusic Headquarters, where they are judged by several record producers serving as judges. The series is still hosted by Greig NoriGreig Nori
Greig Andrew Nori is a producer and musician from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and is well known as the former frontman, lead vocalist and guitarist of the pop punk band Treble Charger...
.
The first season of the series began on August 16, 2011 and finished on October 28, 2011 and aired for a total of 10 episodes.
After the series, For The Weekend released a single called Rockstar, and fired one of their members. Slow Motion Victory went through many lineup changes, and released an EP. Nightbox was signed, and is currently on tour, and are going to be an opening act for Lights on tour. Brett Boivin graduated from high school and released an EP. Colorsound was also signed, and is currently working on their second album, while Brighter Brightest released their debut album, Right For Me.