When it comes down to it, Activate is a group of musicians with too many influences for their own good. Evan Chambers (guitars/vocals) and Byron Chambers (bass) kicked around a few projects with drummer Eric Mazden after the demise of their previous project. Activate as we know it came into itself at the end of 2005 with the addition of guitarist Andrew Smith. With Evan tired of being the lead vocalist by this point, Tracy Gerlach was brought in for a short stint as the front-woman before being stricken with the "I need to get out Saskatchewan" disease which has plagued the province for many years. A new singer was found in Cody Wilkinson, who also brought his keyboard skills to the table. With the line-up complete, Activate basically started from scratch. Tired of being tied down to a single genre, the band adapted to the attitude of "if it sounds good, do it." The result being a refreshing mixture of all different kinds of sounds and styles. When hearing Activate, don't be surprised to be taken from prog rock to blues, around to some jazz, and down to some southern rock/country. With Activate, there's a little bit of something for everyone.
Activate is:
Cody Wilkinson - Keyboards / Vocals
Evan Chambers - Guitars / Vocals
Andrew Smith - Guitars
Byron Chambers - Bass / Symphonic Fuzz Bass
Eric Mazden - Drums
had a nice listen past all the tunes upon waking the morning! FINALLY got to hear some sweet sweet Activate, as is! really fucking enjoyed it... please let us know where we can get copies. I WANT I WANT I WANT!!!!!!!
(p.s. sorry we weren't able to make the release show. like said, some of the boys were out of town, and the rest were locked back home finishing up some vocal tracks.)
let us know when's a good time for u to come to s'toony
Ahhhhh...Yes! Finally got to see you guys again (at the Band of Brothers show at the exchange). Sadly many people left before your set, they don't know what they are missing!
ladies and gentlemen. while activate is on break for the summer, make your way down to yorkton and see the second most intense band in the universe, interstellar overdrive!
haha, oh and by the way. byron, you did a fucking awesome job mixing your music, haha. i really like that song too.
Ahhh! Nooooo! It Can't Be! No Activate for the whole summer:( Dang...Oh well can't wait for the CD and the Merch...I'll definitly be sporting an activate shirt on the first day of school next year:D
I saw you guys live on May 4th when you opened for Into Eternity. You guys have major talent, I can't wait for the album. Plus, you should stop by Saskatoon sometime!
Wow! You guys are fucking sick! Your last show, and the opener for Into Eternity were both sick! I'm definitly jelous of those who got to ride in the ambulance haha! Can't wait for the next show. Keep It Up Boys!
Hey guys! Deadry show last night! The new song "Genocide of the Human Race" (or Cock & Balls as Rheta said it's called) was wicked! Thanks for the ride in the Activate Ambulance Evan! It was so much fun! Oh, and you're quite the dancer Evan, even with a guitar on. RAWK! Carry on, my wayward sons!
Hey thanks for the ride in the activate-mobile, I'm pretty sure that was the best thing that's ever happened to me. The only thing that could have made it better is a zombie invasion, but I won't hold that against you.
You guys also kicked major ass last night, so thanks for a good time all around!
Yes tunes!!!! I had that song in my head yesterday. Wish I could see you guys on Friday...but it's Lipton Grad. You guys are awesome! I'll email you some pictures from the show at the gaslight the other weekend.
ahhh play a show/finish recording I need my fix of wonderful wonderful music that makes me smile during the entire set and leaves me with a feeling of utter bliss when i walk out.
Look we're your 3rd friend! I like how you just got a myspace and you already have it 'pimped' out and we haven't even pimped our page yet and it's been .... longer :( When are you guys coming to Saskatoon?
