Donnie Leblanc (Vox/Guitar),
Mike Campbell (Vox/Bass),
Steve Jurgutis (Drums/Vox),
Chris Thibedeau (Vox/Guitar)
Influences
Queens of the Stone Age, Teenage Fanclub, Raconteurs, Wilco, White Stripes, Jayhawks, Sloan, Inbreds, Jim Cuddy, The Who, Elliott Smith, Death Cab for Cutie, the Posies, Alice in Chains, Finn Brothers, Weezer, etc.
Sounds Like
...melodic vocals, lush harmonies and pop sensibilities. "March 30 I went to Zaphod Beeblebrox to see The Polytones and General Electrik, a band previously unknown to me. I have to say the last time I was so knocked out by a local band I hadn't heard anything from before is when I saw The John Henrys open for Elliott Brood. Like that band they have a brace of strong singers who turn in some effective harmonies. Although there aren't any brothers in this band, they made me think of the Everly Brothers and late-era Split Enz." "General Electrik - I was very, very impressed. Excellent indie pop, a few country flourishes and super harmony work."
(Andrew Carver, Ottawa Sun and National Capital Rock)
"Excellent indie pop, a few country flourishes and super harmony work." Andrew Carver, Ottawa Sun.
General ELECTRIK is an Ottawa-based indie-rock band that blends garage-band energy with strong songwriting and lush vocals. Benefiting from four seasoned members with divergent influences, General ELECTRIK has a sound that is both raw and refined.
Donnie LeBlanc (vox, guitar), Steve Jurgutis (drums, vox), Chris Thibedeau (vox, guitar) and Mike Campbell (vox, bass) bring together their respective musical styles and vast touring experiences to form a band that produces exciting live shows and boasts an eclectic fan base.
General ELECTRIK is currently working on its debut recording – expected to be out in mid 2007.
This comment is going out to everyone today to ask you to wish us luck here at South By Southwest. This one's really important for us and your support means a lot to us.
Oh, and if you happen to be here in Austin, come see us play!
