Shaker (band)
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Shaker are a Canadian
rock/pop group, known for their commercially viable modern rock music, featuring lush vocal harmonies
with a southern rock
-influenced foundation.
agreed upon by singer/guitarist Daniel Brooks
and guitarist Stephane Labine. The two had been friends since Grade 10, and had practiced music together, but there had not been a solid commitment to form a band prior to 2001. The two shared a common interest in the British
rock
band Oasis
.
Brooks later met bassist John David Dolinar at work, and he too shared an interest in rock music, coincidently of Oasis
. Dolinar would later join the band, followed by his brother, Tommy Dolinar on drums. The group would perform locally with the name In Between Names.
The newly formed group would release a self-titled EP in 2004, as Shaker.
In March 2005, in the midst of the band questioning its future, percussionist Robbie Butcher was introduced as the band's new drummer.
Manager: Erin Spencer (formerly Gustafson)
Booking Agent: Jack Ross, The Agency Group
.
UPDATE
Daniel and Robbie currently play in the group SEEDY EASE - www.seedyease.com
John plays in The Dunes - www.theduneslive.com
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
rock/pop group, known for their commercially viable modern rock music, featuring lush vocal harmonies
Harmony
In music, harmony is the use of simultaneous pitches , or chords. The study of harmony involves chords and their construction and chord progressions and the principles of connection that govern them. Harmony is often said to refer to the "vertical" aspect of music, as distinguished from melodic...
with a southern rock
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
-influenced foundation.
Early days
Shaker formed as the result of a new year's resolutionNew Year's resolution
A New Year resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. A New Years Resolution is generally a goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year...
agreed upon by singer/guitarist Daniel Brooks
Daniel Brooks
Daniel Brooks is a Canadian theatre director, actor and playwright. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.A highly regarded theatre maker in Toronto's "alternative" theatre scene, Daniel Brooks has a reputation for creating and directing cutting edge productions which combine fiercely intellectual...
and guitarist Stephane Labine. The two had been friends since Grade 10, and had practiced music together, but there had not been a solid commitment to form a band prior to 2001. The two shared a common interest in the British
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
.
Brooks later met bassist John David Dolinar at work, and he too shared an interest in rock music, coincidently of Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
. Dolinar would later join the band, followed by his brother, Tommy Dolinar on drums. The group would perform locally with the name In Between Names.
The newly formed group would release a self-titled EP in 2004, as Shaker.
In March 2005, in the midst of the band questioning its future, percussionist Robbie Butcher was introduced as the band's new drummer.
Manager: Erin Spencer (formerly Gustafson)
Booking Agent: Jack Ross, The Agency Group
Throw Your Good Side On, 2006
Shaker's first full-length album is currently in production. It was recorded in the fall of 2005 in Lancaster, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
.
EPs / singles
- "Shaker" (2004)
UPDATE
Daniel and Robbie currently play in the group SEEDY EASE - www.seedyease.com
John plays in The Dunes - www.theduneslive.com