Strawberry (band)
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Strawberry was a Canadian indie pop
group formed on Prince Edward Island
in 1993.
Vocalist Deirdre Smith, guitarist Scott Garratt, and bassist Brian Arsenault comprised the foundation of the band. Other members, at various times, included Mike MacDougall, Pat Deighan, Craig MacPherson, Jon King, Roger Carter, Kieran Macnamara and Simon Moore.
In 1994, they released a split-7" single with Plumtree
on Cinnamon Toast Records
.
In 1996, the band signed to Janken Pon/Cargo Records. The label released Strawberry's Into the Sky 7" single that year.
No Records
released the band's only full-length album, Brokeheart Audio, in 1998. Two cassette only albums were self-released, Strawberry (1993) and Beached (1995).
Deirdre Smith also recorded and performed as a guest vocalist with Shalabi Effect
, appearing on their self-titled debut. "On The Bowery", Smith's contribution to the album, was described by Mark Richard-San of Pitchfork Media
as "outstanding".
Smith was subsequently a member of Valley of the Giants
who released a self-titled album on Arts&Crafts in 2004. Scott Garratt also appeared on the recording and toured with the group. Brian Arsenault is currently a member of Plunt. As of July 2009, Smith and Garratt are members of Victoria B.C. based five piece We're Invisible Now.
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
group formed on Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
in 1993.
Vocalist Deirdre Smith, guitarist Scott Garratt, and bassist Brian Arsenault comprised the foundation of the band. Other members, at various times, included Mike MacDougall, Pat Deighan, Craig MacPherson, Jon King, Roger Carter, Kieran Macnamara and Simon Moore.
In 1994, they released a split-7" single with Plumtree
Plumtree (band)
-History:The band formed in their hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1993 after meeting through their music teachers. The original line-up included Lynette Gillis on drums, Carla Gillis on guitar and vocals, Amanda Braden on guitar and vocals and Nina Martin on bass and occasional vocals.When...
on Cinnamon Toast Records
Cinnamon Toast Records
Cinnamon Toast Records was a record label, inspired by the American label Simple Machines, from Halifax, Nova Scotia and run by Walter Forsyth, Lee Ann Gillan, Shawn Duggan, Colin MacKenzie, Robert Jeans and Miroslav Wiesner. They released a number of limited release 7" singles, each in a different...
.
In 1996, the band signed to Janken Pon/Cargo Records. The label released Strawberry's Into the Sky 7" single that year.
No Records
No Records
No Records was a record label and later record distributor that operated in Halifax, Nova Scotia from January 1993 to August 2004. The record label/distributor was started by Waye Mason who continues to play a key role in the operations of the Halifax Pop Explosion.Started during the beginning of...
released the band's only full-length album, Brokeheart Audio, in 1998. Two cassette only albums were self-released, Strawberry (1993) and Beached (1995).
Deirdre Smith also recorded and performed as a guest vocalist with Shalabi Effect
Shalabi Effect
Shalabi Effect, a mostly instrumental band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band was originally formed in 1996 as a duo composed of Anthony Seck and Sam Shalabi. The first incarnation of Shalabi Effect released a limited edition cassette recording. In 1998, Shalabi Effect doubled in size by...
, appearing on their self-titled debut. "On The Bowery", Smith's contribution to the album, was described by Mark Richard-San of Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
as "outstanding".
Smith was subsequently a member of Valley of the Giants
Valley of the Giants
Valley of the Giants is a Canadian post-rock supergroup formed in Lanark Highlands, Ontario, Canada, in early 2002. The group is composed of members from Broken Social Scene, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion, Do Make Say Think, Shalabi Effect and Strawberry...
who released a self-titled album on Arts&Crafts in 2004. Scott Garratt also appeared on the recording and toured with the group. Brian Arsenault is currently a member of Plunt. As of July 2009, Smith and Garratt are members of Victoria B.C. based five piece We're Invisible Now.