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Featuring three of Ottawa, Canada's most prolific musicians, Camp Radio is a powerful rock tour-de-force harkening back to the glory days of The Nils and Hüsker Dü. Formed in early 2005, the group includes Chris Page on guitar and vocals, Dave Draves on bass, and Scott Terry behind the drum kit.

During the 90s, Page cut his teeth with punk outfit The Stand GT, releasing numerous 7-inches, LPs, and CDs as well as touring the US and Canada seven times with the band before starting to play solo, under both his own name and the moniker The Glen Nevous Retraction.

Draves was a member of the band Fishtales during the early 90s, but later moved on to the recording business; since 1994, he has operated Ottawas Little Bullhorn Productions and has worked with the likes of the Wooden Stars, Julie Doiron, Gentlemen Reg, Howe Gelb and Kathleen Edwards.

Terry, who is arguably the busiest man in Ottawas indie rock circles, divides his time between Camp Radio, The Fucking Machines, Flecton & the Dreamcatchers, the Banditas, and Andrew Vincent & the Pirates.

Camp Radio made its live debut last spring at the Kelp Records 11th Anniversary Weekend to much praise, and then promptly went to work writing and recording material for its self-titled debut.

This highly-anticipated 180 gram vinyl record (which is limited to 350 numbered copies) was released on May 23, 2006 in a gorgeous gatefold sleeve with an included CD.

As Kelps first ever full-length vinyl release, it is not only visually stunning but also packs an impressive aural punch it is rife with catchy riffs, sing-along melodies, and witty wordplay. The bands sound is a tightly-wound rocknroll assault led by Dravess raw, Sebadoh-inspired bass lines and Terrys unequivocal timekeeping. Camp Radio is a band that gets right down to business, and our ears are reaping the rewards.

Camp Radio is now available in stores through Scratch Records and online at www.kelprecords.com.

For more information, check out www.campradio.org.