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Garner
Funk / Rock / Pop

Was a funk-pop outfit, now a versatile cover band.



Hamilton, Brampton, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  9/28/2009
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Member Since6/16/2006
Band Websitewww.garnerband.com
Band Members





Garner is:


Matt McKenna - Vox/Keys;



Matt McFarland - Drums;



James Bloemendal - Guitar/Vox;


Influences
Sounds LikeJohn Mayer singing in a band that knows how to smile as much as the Barenaked Ladies, funk up their guitars like Dave Matthews, fill out their sound with textures like U2, and dial in smoothness like James Taylor’s stories being told on Miles Davis’ horn.
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The Story

It's always in the last place you'd look. Garner delivers funk from pasty white suburbanites. They look like the Barenaked Ladies but sound like Stevie Wonder. Garner's energetic show has carried them on tour across Canada three times. Armed with flashy acoustic tricks, gung ho bucket drumming, and inadvertently comedic interaction, this funky outfit is winning fans wherever they go. Garner released their second album, "Purple" this winter, and they continue their mission to pleasantly surprise unsuspecting listeners.

Here's what others are saying about them.



"Garner is a contagious mix of energy and fun. These three young musicians are at the top of their game!" Stephen Alexander, Promoter @ Loplops Lounge.

“You won't doubt for a second that you're hearing some of the very best independent music that our province has to offer.” Brampton News

"Lots of energy, great audience connection and fine songwriting make Garner one to watch!" Jacob Moon, Singer/Songwriter/Vibe Award Winner

“You guys are amazing!!! Again, I was impressed by songwriting, musicianship and professionalism.” Justin Colyn, Sound Engineer with DWL Group







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Two Foot Falls

Two Foot Falls



Jul 14 2009 11:32 PM

HEAR YE HEAR YE:
First off – YOU’RE AWESOME!
Why are you awesome? ‘Cause you’re one of our friends, and our friends are AWESOME!
Secondly – THE WAIT IS OVER! That’s right – Our new page is up! We’ve also recorded NEW SONGS! Isn’t that exciting?!
Have a listen when you can and don’t forget to show some love and leave a comment!
Thank you for your continuing support of Two Foot Falls.
Keep in touch
HAVE LOTS OF SEXY TIME
-Brandon Robins

Combine the Victorious

Combine the Victorious



May 4 2009 7:17 PM

Bonjour



cheers!
p.s. hope you guys are great :)
Chris

Chris Nobels



Mar 31 2009 2:11 PM

hey guys well it turns out that my time in hamilton is very limited, i got a new job in owen sound so i am moving out there, i discovered there are a few cool bars and pubs out there, you guys should def play some of them and il be your promotions guy in northern ontario how does that sound? lol anyway guys i will be back and be at as many shows as i can get my hands on
cheers!!
Chris
Red Rosary

Red Rosary



Mar 15 2009 5:04 PM

Hi there!
We've got some new tunes with vocals up now!
Please, check them out.


Cheers :D

-R.R.
Tim Lucas

Tim Lucas



Feb 15 2009 10:12 PM

Hi!

Matt, just wanted to apologize I couldn't keep my word on being there on Thursday! I had to work until 8:30pm! I called the place to see if you guys maybe were going on late but it was "out of service" anyway I don't think I'll have trouble making it to Quarters on a Tuesday. See you then
Timmy T
Tim Lucas

Tim Lucas



Jan 30 2009 5:41 PM

That's an awesome video fellas, really cool idea and well executed! I'll look forward to the next one!
Chris

Chris Nobels



Jan 28 2009 3:56 PM

hey guys whats goin down? still good here although it would be better if i happened to win the Garner memorabilia from the question of the month, im just sayin....lol kidding still lovin the music guys, btw, i may have my first show soon, just thought you might be interested.
Dark Mean

Dark Mean



Jan 2 2009 7:27 PM

thanks dudes.
love your groove.
[♥amanda;]

[♥amanda;]



Jan 1 2009 11:17 PM

skinnamarinkydinkydink to you as well (:
Kilhuminzu

Kilhuminzu



Jan 1 2009 10:09 PM

hey dudes thanks for the good feedback

some funky jams you got up here!

have a good new year

mitch
[♥amanda;]

[♥amanda;]



Jan 1 2009 8:46 PM

you guys rockkkk my life hardcore (:
haha, happy new year lovers (L)

-amanda/dyslexic heart
Elsa Jayne

Elsa Jayne



Dec 16 2008 5:46 PM

hey guys! your page looks great and your songs are really fun :) (purple's my favourite colour, haha)
Aletheia's Request

Aletheia's Request



Dec 12 2008 6:07 PM

some great tunes! very fun.
Carla [o desgraça]!

Carla  [o desgraça]!



Dec 8 2008 7:18 PM

for sures!
tunns of stuff haha
just have to try to get it recorded now :P

happy almost christmas to youu too!!:D
Carla [o desgraça]!

Carla  [o desgraça]!



Dec 6 2008 4:26 AM

sweeet
sounds like tunns of fun!
ive been good haha
its almost christmas!! :|
times flyyiiing .
MATT! that whole piano/guitar lesson you gave me worrrks! thankkks againn maan

-carla
Carla [o desgraça]!

Carla  [o desgraça]!



Dec 2 2008 2:27 AM

heeey felllas!
hows it goinnng
glad to see the new tunes up haha
how was the cd release in hamilton?!!!
thenewcolors

thenewcolors



Dec 2 2008 1:36 AM

hey... good to hear from you boys! hope your doing well over on the east.
Potassium

Potassium



Dec 1 2008 11:20 PM

hey i saw u guys on saturday..pretty good set guys, we sould have some more songs up soon so check us out in a week or two
[♥amanda;]

[♥amanda;]



Dec 1 2008 9:42 PM

hi loves, hoping you had a good weekend... missed the Purple party :[
*sadness*
Hope you had fun though, and that you're all doing good and are happy and all that jazz.

Peace & love,
Amanda
Tim Lucas

Tim Lucas



Nov 29 2008 8:00 PM

yo yo
the new songs and the new look are great! Keep it up fellas. I like the color purple to begin with! Nice new pics too.
TimmyLucas
SlowMotionNoise [NEW SONG UP NOW!]

SlowMotionNoise [NEW SONG UP NOW!]



Nov 19 2008 4:06 PM

thank you very much :)
you guys are awesome and entertaining live

_sean
Chris

Chris Nobels



Nov 19 2008 3:03 PM

hey guys, no worries, seriously though, i think you guys are really gonna go somewhere, theres a heck of a lot of talent in your band, and im not just saying that for free cds, tickets and tshirts even tho that would be nice lol jkjk im kidding dont worry. i will let you know soon
cheers
Chris
thenewcolors

thenewcolors



Nov 18 2008 11:06 PM

Hey, just wanted to let you guys know it was an absolute pleasure to play along side you earlier this month, and we wanted to thank you for the opportunity, and all the insight you have shared with us about how to organize and run a band. Can't express how greatful we all are to have been able to be a part of your stop in Vancouver, hopefully you will see us our your way in the not too distant future.
[♥amanda;]

[♥amanda;]



Nov 18 2008 9:06 PM

k, now I'm confused. you guys are having a party at the Westside Theatre but I heard it was closing down before DecembeR? idk. whatever.
you kick ass.
<3
[♥amanda;]

[♥amanda;]



Nov 11 2008 8:33 PM

HELLOO LOVERS!!!!
<3

I lent my copy of It's About Time (you know, the one you guys gave me because you love me!) to my freind and she LOVES it, duh :]
I'm going to try and make it to the Westside Theatre on the 20-whatever for Purple but idk if I can.. hope so!

Anyway, you guys rock my life mad hardcore and I loooooove youuuu. :]

<33
amanda
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