The Spaceship Blues found its beginnings when Mike Nixon (Guitar) and George Warford (Vocals) were introduced through friends and quickly realized that they shared a mutual appreciation for many different styles of music. From classic rock to alternative, electronic beats to industrial angst, the two musicians drew on many different influences to hone in their own musical style. A rich blend of power and emotion flavor their Rock and Roll concoction and give listeners a ride that is both compelling and memorable.
After playing with a number of musicians for a few years, the pair eventually hooked up with a couple of Nixons’ high school friends. Jay Shrubsall (Drums) and Tim Snazel (Bass) joined The Spaceship Blues after their band Edith Keeler (must die) suddenly dispersed. Shrubsall, the man behind the drums, has a reputation for smashing the skins with authority and passion. Boasting a thunderous style and evil chops, he has all the right tools to help the band blast their way into the hearts of fans. Tim Snazel is in charge of flicking the deep, dark bass strings for the band. As a practiced guitar player, Snazel knows all the right grooves to lay over Nixons’ psychedelic riffs, while locking in on the drums like a viper on its prey. Together the two musicians were the final pieces and the line up was complete for The Spaceship Blues.
Currently, the band has finished recording its new album. Says Nixon ,“The new album promises to be a serious artistic statement and a melting pot of a million influences.” Their previous Self Titled EP received generous airplay on a number of radio stations and podcasts including; Y108’s Get Hammered Indie Show; CFMU 93.3 FM (Top 30 - 3 weeks); C 101.5 FM (Top 30 - 7 weeks, holding 1 for 3 weeks); CKXU 88.3 FM (Top 30 - 1 week); Capital Rock Show (EP 039); BandRadio Live; IndieCan Music; Axe Hound (Rock To The Top Contest); Blog TO and AMPed, as well as being voted Favorite Local Band in the View Magazines 2006 Readers Choice Awards. Already, The Spaceship Blues' new album has received play at CFMU 93.3 FM (McMaster University) reaching the top 30, CFMU 93.3 Off Season Podcast (Aug 10/2007), C101.5 FM (Mohawk Radio), Y108's Get Hammered Indie Show, CFBU 103.7 FM (Brock Radio), CJAM 91.5 FM (University of Windsor), The Overdrive Underground's Live And Let DI show, The Capital Rock Show Episode 112 as well as the Local-Radio broadcast in Bremen, Germany. The band is doing its best to get out and play as many shows as possible, so keep your eyes open for a show near you and your ears open for more new music from The Spaceship Blues.
We moved the dates back on both compilations because we always strive to do things right. One of our acts got a 2 CD deal, and with all the commotion we haven’t had time to get things in order and advertise like we should. We are extremely happy for them and wish them all the best of luck with no ill-will whatsoever!
8 of 18 slots are still open on our metal/rock compilation and we would like to fill them all by January 29th. If you or anyone you know would be interested please point them in our direction. (We also have an Acoustic/mellow comp in the works...) This is not a free service – lots of bands ask us to do free stuff for them and the answer is always the same.
Learn more about us and why we do things the way we do in our blog, sign up for the newsletter on our MySpace or website, and please help us get in touch with more serious, professional bands looking for some added exposure.
Thanks to you and all our friends.
P.S. - If you do not want to receive MNR news like this, simply remove us from your friends list. Please refrain from sending us an email "scolding" us for contacting you. We assume all our friends are interested.
I'll apologize now for the mass Comment... but the good news is I don't know one darn person that got a $500 Macy's gift card.
In case you missed our Mod Club show last month, we thought we'd give you the heads up that we're playing this upcoming Saturday (November 17th) at Neutral Lounge on College St. as part of DJ Lawrence's Kensington Station night. Show time is 10:30 PM sharp.
