The Judes
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The Judes are an Indie rock
band formed in 2007 in Winnipeg
, Manitoba
, Canada
. The band was formed by Cory Pritchard (bass guitar, vocals) Jim Anderson (guitars, vocals) and Romi Topper (drums, vocals). Currently the lineup consists of Cory Pritchard (bass guitar, vocals), Jim Anderson (guitars, vocals) and Michael Dickson (drums, vocals).
and Elvis Presley
, but also recorded original material. The band recruited multi-instrumentalist and long time friend of Anderson, Romi Topper as a member. The band collaborated their skills and using basement recordings and rough demos went into Winnipeg's Unison Studios to begin recording in the summer of 2007. A few of these tracks would be used for their 2008 ‘Sunflower’ EP.
In early 2008, the band came to the attention of American producer David Grahame. Grahame produced three songs with the band; 'Someone Like You', 'Bide Your Time' and 'Beautiful And True'. The band credits him with being instrumental in helping them define their sound.
Myspace
has played a large role in the success of The Judes. Using the social networking site, the band posted demos they recorded in their basement rehearsal space. These demos garnered major support in Australia and eventually connected the group with their Australian manager, Sara Smithson. Working with Smithson, The Judes were able to establish a loyal fan base overseas, and subsequently plan and complete a tour in mid-2008.
From September 4 to September 16 The Judes completed a tour around the South-East coast of Australia. They played 15 shows in two weeks, through rain and shine, before completing the tour in Canada.
Also featured on the tour was a show played at Warner Bay School, the winners of the 'Revolution on Film' competition, where students created videos to songs on the 'Sunflower' EP.
Following the Sunflower Tour the band signed a deal with Australian label Blue Pie Productions.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band formed in 2007 in Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Canada
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...
. The band was formed by Cory Pritchard (bass guitar, vocals) Jim Anderson (guitars, vocals) and Romi Topper (drums, vocals). Currently the lineup consists of Cory Pritchard (bass guitar, vocals), Jim Anderson (guitars, vocals) and Michael Dickson (drums, vocals).
History
After their musical project In Reverse ended, Pritchard and Anderson decided that a new band and a new approach was needed. Taking their love for 50's and 60's music, they formed a band that not only covered the likes of Buddy HollyBuddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley , known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll...
and Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, but also recorded original material. The band recruited multi-instrumentalist and long time friend of Anderson, Romi Topper as a member. The band collaborated their skills and using basement recordings and rough demos went into Winnipeg's Unison Studios to begin recording in the summer of 2007. A few of these tracks would be used for their 2008 ‘Sunflower’ EP.
In early 2008, the band came to the attention of American producer David Grahame. Grahame produced three songs with the band; 'Someone Like You', 'Bide Your Time' and 'Beautiful And True'. The band credits him with being instrumental in helping them define their sound.
Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
has played a large role in the success of The Judes. Using the social networking site, the band posted demos they recorded in their basement rehearsal space. These demos garnered major support in Australia and eventually connected the group with their Australian manager, Sara Smithson. Working with Smithson, The Judes were able to establish a loyal fan base overseas, and subsequently plan and complete a tour in mid-2008.
Sunflower
In July 2008 the band released a 6 track EP titled Sunflower. On the strength of the David Grahame produced track 'Someone Like You', the band embarked on their first overseas tour.2008 Australian Tour
In the summer of 2008, it was announced that due to prior commitments, Romi Topper would had to leave the band to focus on school and family. He was replaced in August 2008 by Michael Dickson, two weeks before the band's debut Australian Tour.From September 4 to September 16 The Judes completed a tour around the South-East coast of Australia. They played 15 shows in two weeks, through rain and shine, before completing the tour in Canada.
Also featured on the tour was a show played at Warner Bay School, the winners of the 'Revolution on Film' competition, where students created videos to songs on the 'Sunflower' EP.
Following the Sunflower Tour the band signed a deal with Australian label Blue Pie Productions.