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The Bushpilots
Rock / Garage / Indie

"GET OFFLINE AND PICK UP YER GUITAR"

Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  5/16/2008
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   The Bushpilots: General Info
Member Since4/24/2006
Band Websitethebushpilots.ca
Band Members
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IAN TYSON MEETS NEIL YOUNG AT A GODDO SHOW




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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 1:00P
Cisco Systems Bluesfest Ottawa, Ontario
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
The Black Sheep Inn Wakefield, Quebec

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   About The Bushpilots
The Bushpilots - est. 2002


Akin to a ‘65 Chevy pickup with Ontario plates careening down a series of mountain switchbacks with no brakes, and making it to the bottom unscathed, The Bushpilots are in their sixth year of burning up stages in Eastern Canada with their particular brand of barnstorming rock and roll.

Their rootsy yet edgy sound is at home at blues, roots and alternative clubs alike. From The Rainbow, Zaphod Beeblebrox and Barrymore’s in Ottawa, to Toronto venues the Cadillac Lounge and Jeff Healey’s Nightclub (an invitation garnered after Healey himself sat in with the boys at the Rainbow), the Bushpilots have established appeal with a wide ranging audience with their fast paced and seamless marathon rock and roll shows, and the right mix of kicked in the heart ballads.

Formed in 2002 by veteran Ottawa musicians, wearing on their collective sleeves roots rock, alt.country and alternative influences, the Bushpilots experienced a few early changes until September 2003, when Kevin Smith joined original members Jeff Monette, Tom Gillon and Rob Bennett to complete the lineup.

What started as a country rock band has evolved into a take-no-prisoners live rock juggernaut that often teeters on the brink of chaos without completely falling apart. Bottom line: the shows are a load of fun.

The model for this chaos is Neil Young and Crazy Horse, with some Dylan, Springsteen, Steve Earle and the Georgia Satellites, and while we’re at it, throw in The Clash, Rolling Stones and 60's garage rock influences for good measure.

The band's debut, Sonic Scenery, was proudly recorded in 16 track analog by legendary producer Dave Draves at Little Bullhorn Prods in Ottawa and was released to critical and popular acclaim in May, 2005. The raucous Fourteen Dollar Motel followed in May 2007 to even greater reception, also with Draves at the helm.

The Bushpilots have been embraced by college radio in central Canada and are a staple on Carleton University's 93.1 CKCU-FM.

… a fine work of dusty country rock …” - Fateema Sayani, The Ottawa Citizen

… the sort of album those who live for the sound of tube amps and turned-up guitars will tell you, they just don’t make ‘em like anymore.” - Allan Wigney, The Ottawa Sun

Four stars" - Nathan Hunter, Ottawa Xpress

Listening to The Bushpilots is like paying homage to some legendary songwriters. From the first crunching guitar chord and driving drum beat, it’s clear that the band has studied from the masters. The simple, honest and poetic stories that wind through the catchy melodies set the pace for modern classics.” -Stephen Abbott, www.projectopus.com

   The Bushpilots's Friend Space (Top 12)
The Bushpilots has 461 friends.
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The Bushpilots's Friends Comments
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MonkeyJunk





May 14 2008 10:45 AM

Hello Bushpilots - thanks for your friendship - we have tunes on our page now - woohoo! See you around O-town

MonkeyJunk
Evolution Drums





May 3 2008 6:42 AM

Merci pour votre support!

Evolution Drums
Josée Robillard





May 2 2008 9:12 AM

Hey Bushpilots...

Congratulations on the Bluesfest gig!!

Josée
Susanne





Apr 30 2008 10:08 AM

I haven't stopped by to see how things are going in your neighborhood lately. Hope this spring has lots of good energy for you...Rock-on! Susanne
Evil Farm Children





Apr 23 2008 10:00 AM

Congrats you cagey muthers!

Ottawa Rock N Roll will be well represented at the Bluesfest this year. Once it is over, we gotta swap war stories.

Cheers,

Dave, Janice and Jeb
Evil Farm Children
Lare





Apr 11 2008 5:16 PM

Its my pleasure to be your friend !
I mean it.
!
GOOD2GO





Mar 13 2008 4:09 PM

Hey Bushdudes !

HOT ROCK ACTION !

GOOD2GO
+
VANIER SHANK
+
KTOWN KATIES

Sat. March 29th

Irene's Pub
885 Bank St... in the Glebe
Same bldg where Robert works.

Becks and Stella available !
$7
Evil Farm Children





Feb 9 2008 8:06 AM

Hahahaha....no one said our fans were literate!!!!

Hope to see y'all there TONIGHT, SATURDAY FEB 9TH.

"Kerr"
Jason Touhey





Jan 11 2008 2:25 PM

Hey Bushpilot'rs


Thanks for having me along for the ride, much appreciated, I had a listen to your songs, good stuff !! all the best within what you seek..


J Touhey
Stevan





Jan 2 2008 9:21 AM

Currently... Happy New Year! cheers brothers!
GOOD2GO





Nov 11 2007 11:48 AM

Love the poster for ..h...cool stuff !
janice fitzy





Oct 31 2007 4:24 PM

Happy Hallowe'en!!!!
FRANCIS THIBODEAU





Oct 12 2007 8:33 AM

Hey Guys! how's things? Hope it's all good and keep kickin @$$!!

Say hello to mister ThunderSmith (the animal!!!) ha ha

Cheeerszz!
...Frank
mark





Sep 14 2007 4:10 PM

Thanks for the add. Great songs and great band name!
Josée Robillard





Sep 12 2007 7:23 AM

Hey Bushpilots...
Thanks for the add and see you Sept. 28th !!
Josée
Kelly Lee





Jul 7 2007 11:09 AM

Hi Bushpilots,
Thanks for the add.
You sound GREAT!!
Best Wishes,
Kellyx
Evil Farm Children





Jun 30 2007 7:37 AM

Hey ya freaks......how the hell are ya's!!!!

Thanks for the cool comment the other week. Since I am so lazy, I am finally getting ya back! as always, we had a great time at Zaphods with you fella's, we must do that again sometime.

Hope to see ya at the AFTER BLUESFEST ROCK N ROLL SHINDIG on Saturday, July 7th at the NAVY CLUB.

Keepin' It Greasy,

Dave,
Evil Farm Children
Atsiaktonkie





Jun 24 2007 8:42 AM



PARSON’S ROAD





Jun 17 2007 1:54 PM

Awsome show last night guys! Really diggin the CDs. We can't wait to play the next show with you guys. Keep up the great work!
Terry Fernihough





Jun 3 2007 10:12 AM

Hey guys:
Hell of a show last weekend. Sorry it took me so long to comment, but I've been having computer problems all week, which are now solved. The album rocks! I love it.

This one needs to be played loud!

Keep on rockin'.

Terry
Marty





May 22 2007 10:54 PM

hey fuckers..what's new?
gonna try and get out this weekend.
SICK FITS





May 20 2007 7:41 PM

hey thanks guys! the songs i've heard from your new record are fantastic! damn you guys are prolific, or maybe you just have a good work ethic!

rock on

kj
LeeAnn





May 20 2007 9:28 AM

can you only afford 14 dollars a night OR? Good tunes BP's keep rockin!! LA Woman comin out of retirement on June 2, 2007 at Lakeside Gardens, Britannia Park with new band "The Attachments" Rock on OR?
Ken Dirschl





May 19 2007 9:35 AM

congratulations Boys!!!
man you work fast...

Rob that McGregor lake accent is getting really thick!

I'd love to be there for the launch, but I'll be out on a river at the time.

have a blast and see you soon,
ken
Mallory





May 19 2007 12:36 AM

I will be there with my dancin' shoes and my dancin' hats...whatever that means....lets get drunk guys!

Mal xoxo
Andrew





May 18 2007 10:12 PM

Thanks for the album guys - sounds great!
Kim Remus





Apr 28 2007 3:23 AM

Very cool music! Thanks for the add!
Kim
tiffany.





Apr 25 2007 1:35 PM

hey!
thanks for the request :]
you guys are from Ottawa thats kool :D
-Tiff
The VooDooMonx





Apr 24 2007 3:44 AM

Hi The Bushpilots !


How is it going ??



_______ upcoming dates ______


26 Apr 2007 21:00

HONEST LAWYER Ottawa



27 Apr 2007 21:00

LE TRANSIT Terrebonne



1 May 2007 21:00

JELLO BAR Montreal, Quebec



18 May 2007 21:00

LE TRANSIT Terrebonne, Quebec



26 May 2007 20:00

MAGIC FEST montreal, Quebec



30 May 2007 21:00

LES BOBARDS Montreal, Quebec



21 Jun 2007 21:00

L'ALIZE montreal, Quebec



see you soon !!
Steve Stacey & The Stump Splitters





Apr 23 2007 12:40 PM

Good playing with you fellas Friday night, we must do it again sometime.

Steve & The Stump Splitters
Rob and the Invisibles





Apr 12 2007 10:44 AM

Hey Man,
Check out my newest song "Hungry Man".

Rob
GOOD2GO





Apr 5 2007 2:59 PM

We're really scared to be playing with the Evil Farm Children at Irene's on Sat. April 28th. The evilness is just to fuckin' intense. Thanks for makin' it out to the Dom on March 31st.
Evil Farm Children





Apr 2 2007 11:18 AM

EVIL FARM CHILDREN VS GOOD2GO

Evil Farm Children and Good2Go will be tearing up the stage again! And once again we will be pummeling eardrums with our greasy rock n roll.

You should not miss this show……unless you are denied parole!

Saturday APRIL 28th @ Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street.

9:00 PM 6 freakin bucks!
The VooDooMonx





Mar 31 2007 4:46 PM

Hey The Bushpilots !

4 new songs on our profile , we'd like to know what do you think of them ??


upcoming shows
****************************************

April 4th RAINBOW BISTRO Ottawa

April 5th CLARK HALL PUB Kingston

April 6th WING SHACK Whitby

April 7th KEYSTORM PUB Brockville

April 26th HONEST LAWYER Ottawa


thanks for the support

see you soon !!
Terry Fernihough





Mar 24 2007 8:33 PM

Hey guys. Thanks for the add. One of these days I'll make it to a show. I really like what you guys are doing. Keep it up.
Terry
GOOD2GO





Mar 12 2007 3:46 PM

It's a Rock n' Roll Freak Out!
Good2Go and Muffler Crunch at the Dominion Tavern.
Sat. March 31st
Do it for the QUARTS !!
Quick Fix





Mar 4 2007 8:46 PM

Quick Fix is playing Club Saw in Ottawa on March 7th. We'd love it if you came to check us out. Ten bucks at the door, be there by 7. Check out our upcoming shows for more info.
Enjoy!
Ride My Llama





Feb 23 2007 3:13 PM

Thanks for the add.
Cheers!


Short skirts, and flip flops!

The Phantom Shifters





Feb 23 2007 11:48 AM


Irene's isn't too hard to find! Time to Rock!...
Ken Dirschl





Feb 22 2007 7:27 AM

tried to leave a comment but maybe a no go...
Ken Dirschl





Feb 22 2007 7:26 AM

yo dudes! my profile works again! hallelujah!

what is going on?

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