Ryan Dahle
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Ryan Dahle is a Canadian musician, best known for his contributions to the bands Age of Electric
, Nasty Tryxx and Limblifter
, each of which have scored several major radio hits.
was a band founded in 1989 that consisted of two sets of brothers, Ryan and Kurt Dahle
, and Todd
and John Kerns. Originally named just "Electric", the band got their start by playing original music in cover song clubs. Playing four long sets of music, six night a week sometimes 48 weeks a year, they not only learned to play but learned how to read Braille in these rugged bars and pubs of Western Canada.
In 1994, The Age of Electric released the 'Ugly' EP, which sold well independently. The group gave Cargo Records the rights to distribute the EP, and its title track peaked at #11 on the Canadian Rock Radio Charts with no major label help. Invasion Group Management in New York later helped with the promotion of the album. Innovative videos for the Ryan Dahle penned singles 'Ugly' and 'Untitled' made a big impact at Muchmusic
, Canada's version of MTV. No major label deal was in sight, so the group decided to continue to release independently, an LP called The Age of Electric.
In 1995, the group got signed simultaneously to Mercury records
US and Universal Music in Canada, and re-released The Age of Electric In 1996 they commenced recording their first major label record and what would be their final Make A Pest A Pet.
Ian Somers would soon move on to form and write for a new band, Brundlefly, releasing 2 critically acclaimed albums entitled "Locked In This House" (1999) and "By The Way" (2002).
In 1997, Age of Electric released Make a Pest a Pet, which would be the band's best-selling record. Spawning their biggest single, the again Ryan Dahle penned, Remote Control garnered heavy airplay at radio and reached #5 on the Muchmusic
'countdown'. In March 1998, shortly after calling it quits, Age of Electric was (somewhat inappropriately) nominated for "Best Golf/Rock Crossover Band" at the Juno Awards The Juno went, unfortunately, to Roch Voisine
.
"Make a Pest A Pet" would certified Gold in Canada that same month just after their untimely demise.
.
Faced with financial shortages, Ryan Dahle lay dormant for a while before recruiting former Matthew Good Band
drummer Ian Browne and a few other musicians for a short-lived, but highly anticipated band named Alarm Bell. The group never released any albums or singles.
Ryan would return to his major project, Limblifter, and recruited a new group of musicians, including Meegee Bradfield, Dave Pohlnechuck, Shabazz "Fran" Tarkenton and another of Matthew Good
's percussionists, studio drummer Pat Steward. The band released its third album, I/O in 2004, and toured across Canada as openers for Matthew Good's solo act, during the Put Out Your Lights tour.
by Canadian band Hot Hot Heat
, which is slated for release in 2010. Dahle also produced the eponymous album The Manvils
in 2009. Ryan has also completed a new solo record called Irrational Anthems which was released on September 22, 2009 through Fontana North
.
Age of Electric
Age of Electric was a Canadian alternative rock band in the 1990s.The band, consisting of two pairs of brothers, formed in Lanigan, Saskatchewan in 1989. The members were guitarists Ryan Dahle and Todd Kerns, bassist John Kerns and drummer Kurt Dahle. Ryan, Todd and Kurt all contributed vocals as...
, Nasty Tryxx and Limblifter
Limblifter
Limblifter is a Canadian alternative rock group from Vancouver, formed in 1996.-History:The group was originally formed by brothers Ryan Dahle and Kurt Dahle, as a side project from their main band, Age of Electric, along with a third member, Ian Somers...
, each of which have scored several major radio hits.
The Age of Electric
The Age of ElectricAge of Electric
Age of Electric was a Canadian alternative rock band in the 1990s.The band, consisting of two pairs of brothers, formed in Lanigan, Saskatchewan in 1989. The members were guitarists Ryan Dahle and Todd Kerns, bassist John Kerns and drummer Kurt Dahle. Ryan, Todd and Kurt all contributed vocals as...
was a band founded in 1989 that consisted of two sets of brothers, Ryan and Kurt Dahle
Kurt Dahle
Kurt Dahle is a Canadian musician best known for his work as a drummer with the rock bands Age of Electric, Limblifter, and The New Pornographers....
, and Todd
Todd Kerns
Todd Kerns and grew up in Lanigan, Saskatchewan is a Canadian musician who has worked with several successful Canadian bands, most notably Age of Electric...
and John Kerns. Originally named just "Electric", the band got their start by playing original music in cover song clubs. Playing four long sets of music, six night a week sometimes 48 weeks a year, they not only learned to play but learned how to read Braille in these rugged bars and pubs of Western Canada.
In 1994, The Age of Electric released the 'Ugly' EP, which sold well independently. The group gave Cargo Records the rights to distribute the EP, and its title track peaked at #11 on the Canadian Rock Radio Charts with no major label help. Invasion Group Management in New York later helped with the promotion of the album. Innovative videos for the Ryan Dahle penned singles 'Ugly' and 'Untitled' made a big impact at 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:...
, Canada's version of MTV. No major label deal was in sight, so the group decided to continue to release independently, an LP called The Age of Electric.
In 1995, the group got signed simultaneously to Mercury records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
US and Universal Music in Canada, and re-released The Age of Electric In 1996 they commenced recording their first major label record and what would be their final Make A Pest A Pet.
Transitional years
In 1995, Ryan, Kurt and bassist Ian Somers formed Limblifter as a vehicle for the surplus songs Ryan had been writing for The Age of Electric. Signing simultaneous record deals with Mercury Records (US) and MCA in Canada, Ryan and Kurt's record deals were now at highest count four. They released a self-titled debut album, which spawned three Canadian top-40 hits, "Tinfoil", "Vicious" and "Screwed It Up". The first single was released in the US the same week their A&R man was fired at Mercury and despite an extremely promising and coveted most added single at rock radio in Billboard magazine, the record was quietly shelved by the label. The project would be put on hiatus soon thereafter, and the brothers once again began to focus on their first group.Ian Somers would soon move on to form and write for a new band, Brundlefly, releasing 2 critically acclaimed albums entitled "Locked In This House" (1999) and "By The Way" (2002).
In 1997, Age of Electric released Make a Pest a Pet, which would be the band's best-selling record. Spawning their biggest single, the again Ryan Dahle penned, Remote Control garnered heavy airplay at radio and reached #5 on the 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:...
'countdown'. In March 1998, shortly after calling it quits, Age of Electric was (somewhat inappropriately) nominated for "Best Golf/Rock Crossover Band" at the Juno Awards The Juno went, unfortunately, to Roch Voisine
Roch Voisine
Joseph Armand Roch Voisine, OC better known as Roch Voisine, is a Canadian Acadian singer-songwriter, actor, and radio and television host...
.
"Make a Pest A Pet" would certified Gold in Canada that same month just after their untimely demise.
Limblifter
The Dahles once again focused on Limblifter, and released their second album Bellaclava in 2000. Although the album didn't have the commercial success of the band's first album, it did spawn two popular radio singles, "Ariel vs. Lotus" and "Wake Up To The Sun". However, the band didn't have a chance to follow up on their success, as Kurt left the band to concentrate on the celebrated independent band The New PornographersThe New Pornographers
The New Pornographers is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 1997 in Vancouver, British Columbia.-History:The band's first four albums each ranked in the top 40 on The Village Voices Pazz & Jop year-end poll of hundreds of music reviewers. From 2000 to 2006, either a New Pornographers' album or a...
.
Faced with financial shortages, Ryan Dahle lay dormant for a while before recruiting former Matthew Good Band
Matthew Good Band
Matthew Good Band was a Canadian alternative rock band formed by Matthew Good that existed from 1993 to 2002. The band consisted of Good , Dave Genn , Ian Browne and Geoff Lloyd from 1995 to 1999...
drummer Ian Browne and a few other musicians for a short-lived, but highly anticipated band named Alarm Bell. The group never released any albums or singles.
Ryan would return to his major project, Limblifter, and recruited a new group of musicians, including Meegee Bradfield, Dave Pohlnechuck, Shabazz "Fran" Tarkenton and another of Matthew Good
Matthew Good
Matthew Frederick Robert Good is a Canadian rock musician. He was the lead singer for the Matthew Good Band, one of Canada's most successful alternative rock bands in the 1990s, before dissolving the band in 2002...
's percussionists, studio drummer Pat Steward. The band released its third album, I/O in 2004, and toured across Canada as openers for Matthew Good's solo act, during the Put Out Your Lights tour.
Current
Ryan is currently producing the new album Future BreedsFuture Breeds
Future Breeds is Hot Hot Heat's fourth studio album, released on June 8, 2010 under Dine Alone Records. It is the first album with new bassist Parker Bossley, from Fake Shark – Real Zombie!-Background:...
by Canadian band Hot Hot Heat
Hot Hot Heat
Hot Hot Heat is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 1999 from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.-Career:Dustin Hawthorne and Steve Bays had been in many different bands together since 1995 and met Hawley in 1998. In 1999, Hawley bought a Juno 6 keyboard and asked Bays to try playing it, as no one...
, which is slated for release in 2010. Dahle also produced the eponymous album The Manvils
The Manvils
The Manvils are a Canadian rock band from Vancouver. The band, consists of singer, songwriter and guitarist Mikey Manville, bassist Greg Buhr and drummer Jay Koenderman....
in 2009. Ryan has also completed a new solo record called Irrational Anthems which was released on September 22, 2009 through Fontana North
Fontana North
Fontana North is a Canadian record distribution company and represents the Canadian wing of Fontana Distribution. It is a joint venture between Canadian-based MapleCore and US-based Fontana Distribution. The company was established by MapleCore in 2004 as MapleNationwide, and in 2006, it partnered...
.