John Tielli - guitar, lead vocals, songs
Matt Gagnon - bass, vocals
Mike Dubue - Rhodes, vocals, other
Philip Shaw Bova - drums, more
Andrew McCormack - drums
Jeremy Gara - drums
Tim Kingsbury - bass, vocals
Robin Buckley - drums
Dan Neill - drums, vocals, keys
Ryan Myshrall - bass
Jordy Walker - drums
Corwin Fox - bass, vocals
Other members or guests: Mike Overton, Rory Lavelle, Jordan Howard, Mike Schultz, Valery Gore, Sarah Hallman, Geoff Pye (Yellow Jacket Avenger), Tanya Gill, MIke Feuerestack, Josh Latour, Dave Draves, James Missen, Doug Tielli
Influences
Sometimes it's hard not to hate or hurt. The good ones will put in an effort.
NOTE: John Tielli's new Toronto based band is called Metal Kites. Metal Kites will play Clark the band classics in addition to exciting new material. See Metal Kites 'friend link'.
Born in Ottawa as "Clark" in 1999, Clark the band was founded by singer/songwriter/guitarist John Tielli, and has included numerous talented musicians over the years including members of The Arcade Fire, Wooden Stars, Local Rabbits and Hilotrons.
ALthough comparisons have been made to disparate icons such as The Talking Heads and Neil Young, CLARK the band's sound lands in Terra Incognita (uncharted territory).
First CD "Terra Incognita" was release independently in 2001:
"...Terra Incognita looks to be a darkhorse contender for Canadian debut of the year." Eye Weekly
"...soars from frantic to sullen with poetic ease." The Ottawa Citizen.
Latest CD "The Woods" first made available online at www.zunior.com in 2004 then officially released in 2005:
"Truly special...This is the kind of impassioned, sophisticated rock music we need to hear more of and Clark (the Band) can be credited with a stunning acheivement with The Woods" Exclaim!
"Intoxicating indie pop" Ottawa X Press
"Wonderfully weird and musically rich" Chart Magazine
"Complex, intelligent, pop-rock" Metro
"The Woods has finally arrived and it's among the most brilliant, sublime, utterly unique collection of pop music you're ever likely to hear." The Ottawa Sun
"A sweet surprise" FFWD Calgary
Live performance of "Fall Down", CBC ZED TV, 2002 - John Tielli, Mike Dubue, Matt Gagnon, and Phil Bova
"Psychiatric Ward" Clark the band live 2005, Cameron House, Toronto - John Tielli, Matt Gagnon and Andrew McCormack (the invisible drummer)
ohh ohh. we're coming to Ontario!
March 6 – Peterborough - The Spill
March 7 – London - The Alex P. Keaton
March 8 – Hamilton - The Pepper Jack Cafe
March 9 – Toronto - CMW – The Art Bar, Gladstone Hotel
March 11- Toronto - ALL CAPS, ALL AGES - Whipper Snapper Gallery
won't you join us?
damn. I cannot stop listening to The Woods! Bought if off Zunior a couple weeks ago and it has been inconstant rotation since, along with Brad Mehldau, Kid A, Dave Douglas, and Joh Mayer. Excited about Metal Kites! I'm in the Hammer, and would *love* to get to play /record with you guys sometime. Drop me a line if you ever want a horn. or acoustic guitar. or keys. or venetian blinds (I have my own).
