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.
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