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The Summerlad
Indie / Experimental / Other

Real Prairie Squall



Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Last Login:  5/30/2009
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   The Summerlad: General Info
Member Since9/1/2005
Band Members Arran Fisher: bass, guitar, vocals, bass floor pedals, synth

Dean Martin: drums, cymbal squeals

Garrett Sordi-McClure: vocals, guitar, vocoder, organ

InfluencesPink Floyd, Liars, My Bloody Valentine, Can, Sunn O))), Boredoms, Flaming Lips, Lightning Bolt, Sonic Youth, The Who, This Heat, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Blonde Redhead, Low, Do Make Say Think, Scott Walker, Trans Am, Earth, Faust, Neu!
Sounds Likethe prairies colliding with the mountains
Record LabelSaved by Radio/ Saved by Vinyl
Type of LabelIndie


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Here is Mitch Barany's Video for the single "City of Noise":

summerlad headless Since 1999 the three-piece Calgary band has been honing their ability to merge pounding rhythms and driving guitars with full-on psychedelic freak-outs and atmospheric exploration. In December 2007 they released City of Noise, an album-length single track that tells the story of a day in the life of a city, complete with dance party, drones and a waltz. Currently they are putting the polish on their fourth album, Blue-Skinned Waltz.

The band's genre-defying sound finds its focus around the voice of Garrett Sordi-McClure, formerly of Geffen artists The Primrods. The Summerlad have shared the stage with Xiu Xiu, Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Constantines, Enon, and The Besnard Lakes throughout the course of extensive tours of North America. They have played festivals with the likes of The Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and Mogwai. Sept. 2008 saw them take their first trip to the UK, where they played in London and Glasgow and had an impromptu recording session at Chem19 Studios.

"A sonic kaleidoscope of arcing, yearning guitar sounds, vocal harmonies and stop/start dynamics of broad, almost cinematic scope. Yes, these songs can be challenging at times, but they’re also well worth the listen." - Uptown magazine

"The Summerlad's City of Noise is an architectural marvel" - Vue magazine

Go here for A history of The Summerlad

You can see a list of the tours we've done so far by going here!

You can purchase some great music by going to the Saved by Radio Online Store

AND you can read all kinds of press pull-quotes by going here!


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This Great White North





Jun 12 2009 12:15 PM

Just a reminder to listen to THE SUMMERLAD on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH for our NXNE SPECIAL SHOW! It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org.

Cheers!
Doug The Canuck
TREE





May 31 2009 7:52 PM

Hey
thanks allot for your add!

Check out this video: Live Silvester party (new years eav)

THE INNER SLEEVE





May 26 2009 1:51 AM

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This will be our biggest sale yet! Great deals throughout the store, TONS of vinyl and live music!

Saturday, May 30th... Hope to see ya there!

This Great White North





Apr 17 2009 1:13 PM

Just a reminder to listen to THE SUMMERLAD on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH. It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org.

Cheers!
Doug The Canuck
Nocturntable





Apr 11 2009 4:26 AM

Eye of the Tiger, lads!
lad Pictures, Images and Photos
Rawk on! XOXOXO
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Mar 29 2009 7:52 PM

Just letting you know your interview is coming next. You appear in this one though so I thought I'd shoot it your way. ttys
Drews Reviews - Season.2 Ep. 4 - Makeshift Innocence Interview
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Mar 26 2009 8:17 PM

guys,
that video is amazing !
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Mar 23 2009 5:58 PM

Thanks for adding us!
Listen to our songs and let us know what you think....

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Join our Facebook page....
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Soul-Side-In/30959574164

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The Criterion Band





Mar 22 2009 10:58 PM

City Feigning Sleep
Q(ku:) Goro and Piapi





Mar 17 2009 6:10 PM

How have you been?

We went to a place called "Smokey Mountain"
in Manila on March 6th,
that we sang with many children.








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Memo Scarletto





Jan 20 2009 10:14 PM

HELP!

We need help from our friends ,please go to www. hobeybaker. com/vote and vote for Juliano Pagliero .
thank you
Memo Scarletto





Jan 19 2009 5:37 AM

The Summerlad , thats a whole new playing field ,a musical steeple chase per say...hats off to you.
mO of memo scarletto.
Thank you for taking a interest in the music that the daughter and i create.

Lowebrau





Jan 11 2009 9:46 PM

Great video! It felt like it had elements of videos similar to those of Peter Gabriel, The Cars, and The Residents.
It was fun to watch!
kisses of fire





Dec 13 2008 9:29 PM

I miss you guys!!
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Dec 10 2008 11:22 AM

the uk songs sound good!!
Pascal





Nov 7 2008 5:20 PM

Bonjour
thanks for the friendly add
very interesting sounds in your music
Like your universe
best wishes from France
Pascal
Q(ku:) Goro and Piapi





Oct 16 2008 10:43 PM

Hi!How are you?

We(56pi@) are renamed to "Q"
New songs and Videos Uploaded!!

Hope you like this Video!!

Shall we dance?

From Osaka,Japan
Q(ku:) Goro and Piapi

Deecko





Sep 30 2008 10:41 PM

Was great seeing you guys in Glasgow. Hope you enjoyed your visit. Also loving the album, has had many many plays in recent weeks. Always on in the car. Would be great if you guys came back over. hope to see you again sometime in the not too distant future. Cheers and all the best.
Green Owl





Sep 25 2008 7:26 PM

Thanks for the add!

Green Owl Records
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Jul 27 2008 5:05 AM

We just want to let you know that back in June we loved playing with you guys... very very much so. Much love,
Michou
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Jul 23 2008 3:08 PM

Great show last night, it was a pleasure to meet you all! You all have fantastic talent, thanks again for the interview!
Off the Dial





Jul 16 2008 5:12 PM

Check out the Summerlad in the latest podcast episode of Off the Dial.


Enjoy!

Off the Dial podcast 2008. P12 ~ “July rolls around with the same old shit”

Chris
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Jul 12 2008 3:00 AM

Hey guys,
Sorry we didn't connect during Virgin Fest. You know that chicken/head thing? I was hoping to make up for it by getting an interview with you at the Snatch event. Congratulations on that by the way! Shout back anytime and take care,
Drew
The Karma Curse





Jun 21 2008 5:48 PM

Hey Guys, thanks for having us in your space.
You..ve got some wicked tunes! We definately look forward to hearing more from you!
Cheers
-The Karma Curse




Find out why Local A-GO-GO Magazine says ..The Karma Curse play one kick ass set.. at
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Basement Beatz





Jun 16 2008 5:51 AM

for sure i will be there.

i was at the show in st-henri friday and you convinced me as soon as you said that you will play the "remix" version of city of noise on Tuesday.

thanks again for all this beautiful music.

there is no chance that i will missed it
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