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The City Above
Psychedelic / J-POP / Garage

"The cause of death will read 'babysitter.'"

Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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   The City Above: General Info
Member Since8/28/2006
Band Websiteradio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-City-Above/
Band MembersSheilah Craven (keyboards), Steve Fouchard (guitars), Ross Henwood (voice & guitar), Andria Lemmons (bass) Ken MacLean (drums)
InfluencesPlenty.....
Sounds LikeHeavy Mellow.
Record LabelGiallo Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Aug 23 2008 8:00P
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   About The City Above
The City Above began when two formerly estranged, childhood friends reunited and overcame the initial awkwardness by getting back to what had made them close to begin with: writing songs.

A few months and 14 new songs later they had an LP called Mongrel Comets. A quick trip to the pressing plant and it was unleashed on December 4th, 2006. By this time, three more members had been added, and The City Above emerged from the home studio and took to Ottawa's stages. Esteemed Ottawa blog iheartmusic.net had this to say (http://www.iheartmusic.net/serendipity/index.php?/archives/1152-Looking-up-to-The-City-Above.htmlcomments): 'If there's a flaw with Mongrel Comets, it would be its length: at 73 minutes, it seems a bit long. But in this case, it's definitely a case of showing that it's not bad to have too much of a very good thing.' The blog also called us 'one of Ottawa's must unjustly overlooked bands.' Chartattack.com says the album is “a little gem of woozy rock, guitars that shimmer, tastes of shoegaze and even a hint of early Yo La Tengo. It's a fresh sound among the current crop of bands in Ottawa.”

'Albion Road Song' from the album was included by Fateema Sayani of The Ottawa Citizen on her end of year, '10 tracks you can't miss' list on Dec. 30, '06: "Winsome, down-on-my-luck neighbourhood tale is sung to tender, tear-stained guitar rock."

Ottawa's crack lensman and 1 gig goer Andrew Carver covered the gig we played with Daiquiri and Fucked Corpse.

You can get your hands on Mongrel Comets at the following esteemed locations:

End Hits, Sounds Unlikely, Birdman Sound, Compact Music and all three CD Warehouse locations. We also cater to agoraphobes, and those who like to try before they buy. Now in digital form:


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ZingZing





Jul 6 2008 6:31 PM

Things are slow but steady: I am re-recording some songs and I have a few new ones of the way. Listen to the latest one on www. sonicbids. com/zingzing (Under A Bridge). Let me know what you think!

Planning a gig or two, early Fall. We'll see!

Take care! Hope to catch you guys live very soon and hear that new CD!
ZingZing





Jul 5 2008 6:36 PM

Hey, LOVE the new songs! A bit of the 80s touch? Very strong sound!!!
ZingZing





May 23 2008 12:25 PM

It was super cool to play with you guys and gals! Let's keep in touch!!
John K Berry





May 15 2008 5:00 PM

HI Ross - give me a holler 'ol boy !

I need some new City Above ! It's a jones thang...you feeling me? as the assholes say 'round this particular barrio: MS Mara Salvatruja - Whatever... & death by Machette...What a future!

101 N. Normandie Ave. #211
LA,CA 90004


write me sometime...
email:
deszo@mac.com
Jimi Maze





Mar 17 2008 4:29 PM

werd 'em up
The John Punch Band





Feb 4 2008 9:10 PM

sorry to miss you folks tonight.
will be at the next one.
The Golden Hands Before God...





Jan 8 2008 11:02 AM

Sounds great! Can't wait to share the stage at Mavericks next month!
Plunt





Dec 12 2007 2:05 PM

Dropping by to wish you a great show tomorrow! I'm still in town - departure got delayed to January, darn! Dig the new songs!
Plunt
Pointing At Airplanes





Dec 3 2007 7:36 AM

loving these new songs guys. one day we will share a stage, by god.
Books On Books





Sep 11 2007 3:12 AM

Hey TCA
Hope you guys are well!
Books on Books along with Flotilla and Pillar of Fire are playing a show this coming Saturday, Sept 15 @ Irene's Pub. If you're not busy you should come on out! Doors @ 9pm and cover is $5.
Love
Books on Books
Rockets Fall





Aug 31 2007 1:42 PM

HAHA! Many thanks guys! Such a good time last night! What a way to go out... For the time being...

Thanks so much for playing guys and doing such a wonderful set!
Mile Over Mecca





Aug 27 2007 9:08 PM

would be great to see you guys if you're free this friday...
iheartmusic.net


Is Online


Aug 22 2007 7:53 AM

If you're free at all this weekend...



(And cheaper-than-door tickets here...)
King of The Aside





Aug 7 2007 9:25 PM

Worry not my friends. All is well! Hope your search ended well!

We play the 11th at the Avante Garde and the 30th at The Rainbow..

Much love guys!

KEV!
iheartmusic.net


Is Online


Jul 28 2007 8:52 AM

King of The Aside





Jul 16 2007 8:08 AM

HEY HEY! What's shakin guys? We play The Rainbow tonight (16th) if you feel like heading out...

The show starts at 10:00...

Take care,

KEV!

Rockets
F
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L
King of The Aside





Jun 29 2007 7:39 PM

YO!!! We are on at 4:00!! See ya's there! We'll tip a few back and have some crappy sparkling wine together! hehe

Later!

KEV!
Jimi Maze





Jun 27 2007 8:35 AM

hugs from the Maze!
King of The Aside





Jun 25 2007 9:43 PM

You guys coming to the show on Canada Day??? We have two new songs!! WOOHOO! hehe

Take care and let's set something up again!!

KEV!
Rockets
F
A
L
L
The Habit





Jun 22 2007 5:48 AM

Hey kids - a little note to let you know we're launching our new CD with two Ottawa shows: one this Sunday at 4 PM at The Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield (with Glenn Nuotio) and the other Thursday July 5 at Zaphods (with Marie-Josee Houle). Maybe see you at one or the other!
LOGH





Jun 20 2007 4:04 PM

Thanks! We're waiting for that excuse to get us overseas... It would be great!
iheartmusic.net


Is Online


Jun 19 2007 7:07 PM

If you're free Friday...

INDIECAN MUSIC





Jun 15 2007 8:36 PM

Sultry sounding stuff City Above (how's that for alliteration).


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King of The Aside





Jun 14 2007 12:46 PM

Oh man! No probs guys! It was great to finally share the stage with you! We had such a good time! I can't believe we didn't screw up more than we did! hehe

Thanks again to Ken for letting me use your drums as well!!

We will definitely put something together soon!!

Take care,

KEV!
Rockets
F
A
L
L
MARCH OF THE CARPENTER ANTS





May 31 2007 1:22 PM

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the music before. If you'd like you can get the free Maltese CD-R (click for download) which features synth and laptop beats to go along w/ the guitar atmospherics.

SG
King of The Aside





May 1 2007 9:38 PM

How did the show go guys? Hope it went well!

KEV!
Rockets
F
A
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L
T.rans A.tlantic R.age





May 1 2007 1:48 PM

Thanks for adding T.rans A.tlantic R.age!
The Dunes





Apr 30 2007 4:16 PM

the pleasure was all ours you guys were great love your disc aswell

cheers

kevin
Uncharted Waters





Apr 29 2007 5:50 PM

I meant Thursday.
Uncharted Waters





Apr 29 2007 5:49 PM

Great show Monday at Zaphods. Hope to see you again.

UW
iheartmusic.net


Is Online


Apr 26 2007 6:29 PM

King of The Aside





Apr 26 2007 1:43 PM

Hey Paul! It is gonna be a blast on the 13th for sure. Can't wait. Unfortunately I cannot make it now. My gf (gone for 6 months) just got back in town and planned something for us tonight... Sorry mate! I really would have loved to have gone. I did not know about this planning that went on...

Take care and good luck tonight!

KEV!
Rockets Fall
King of The Aside





Apr 25 2007 3:59 PM

Hey hey! Looking forward to the 13th of June guys! It is on my friends!! I will try to make it to the Marble Index show for sure!!!

Have a good one!

KEV!
Rockets Fall
iheartmusic.net


Is Online


Apr 10 2007 8:03 PM

amica





Mar 26 2007 10:33 AM

what is your timeslot on saturday?
Titus





Mar 26 2007 9:13 AM

we should definately play a shopw together some time!
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