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The Wheat Pool
Rock / Country / Folk Rock

Real-life stories masked by amped-up Canadiana



Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Member Since8/22/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.thewheatpool.com
Band MembersRobb Angus, Mike Angus, Steph Dagenais, glenroy
InfluencesNeil Young, Wilco, Blue Rodeo, Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, Rheostatics, Weakerthans
Sounds Likeinfluences plus four guys bustin' their ass
Record LabelShameless Records Canada
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Scalliwags Pub - TWP Returns to Camrose! Camrose, Alberta

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   About The Wheat Pool

For a band frequently described as ‘driving music’, collisions would be something to steer clear of. However, the formula for a new record seemed ironically hidden inside the collision of many opposing forces.

Hauntario is the sophomore recording by this western Canadian indie-alt-country band, an evolved collection of songs brimming with the layered tensions of their lives, played out between albums.

The record itself was named for two colliding concepts that continued to bubble to the surface. Robb Angus tells us “From the very beginning, the first songs possessed a haunting quality, dark subject matter and melodies that wouldn’t get out of our heads.” Guitarist Glen Erickson adds, “Ontario wouldn’t go away, as a lyric, as a destination, or as the home base in our industry. For a western band it remains a necessary evil, a difficult girlfriend to win over, yet on a different level it possessed so much of what we love about our country.” Both ideas worked, and the concept crystallized on a recent eastern tour, while the album was being mixed.

Despite entertaining numerous production options, Hauntario was made with the same production team that helped TWP achieve “Township”, their 2007 debut, which carved an immediate niche with fans and radio for its unique song-writing and amped-up canadiana. (Earshot top50, CBC Radio 3 top10)

Hauntario continues where “Township” left off, with noticeable alternations between the brothers’ songs, dynamic exchanges between swells and whispers, rock and roots. The familiar influences remain, while more obvious impressions made by current indie flavours have put their mark on the new songs. Pedal steel, organ and piano continue to wash around the band’s foundational guitar-driven delivery, with the signature blend of vocals taking a greater share of the spotlight.

The Wheat Pool will be on the road across Canada throughout the fall, promoting Hauntario, which reaches the public October 6/09.

Hauntario Recording Sessions Volume 1

Mike from The Wheat Pool plays a new song "Italy"



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This Great White North

This Great White North



Oct 30 2009 2:24 AM

Just a reminder to listen to THE WHEAT POOL 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
Jill

Jill



Oct 16 2009 6:43 PM

Great show last night guys!
There were many, many great things said about your show. Good times all around. Thanks again for coming. I'll see what is happening in the New Year and hit you up for another round.
Cheers,
Jill
CHARTattack

CHARTattack



Oct 9 2009 9:03 PM

CHARTattack.com Review

The Wheat Pool — Hauntario
http://www.chartattack.com/reviews/75456/the-wheat-pool-hauntario
Bryan Arcand

Bryan Arcand



Oct 8 2009 9:34 PM

NEW SONGS! NEW SINGLE! NEW RECORD!
F&M

F&M



Oct 2 2009 10:15 PM

Fanastic reviews are coming in for your equally fantastic album. Great work you guys! Have fun on CBC today and see you at the show tomorrow! Ryan and I were excited enough to buy advance tickets!
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Sep 29 2009 11:52 PM

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manraygun

manraygun



Sep 19 2009 3:41 PM

New stuff is sounding brilliant. Wow. Can't wait to get a copy! Cheers.
GramFan1973

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Sep 19 2009 3:46 AM

This Is It and Lefty sound great! I'm looking forward to your new record.
Amy L

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Sep 5 2009 3:24 PM

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Songs2Share

Songs2Share



Aug 14 2009 5:27 PM

Welcome to the party~
Roberta
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Shaun Garth Walker

Shaun Garth Walker



Aug 12 2009 7:13 AM

thanks for the request....rock!
Tiff Lacey

Tiff Lacey



Aug 5 2009 5:48 PM

thanks to you too.

Tiff :)
Barry McLoughlin

Barry McLoughlin



Aug 5 2009 4:53 PM

Great stuff! Thank you for adding me to your page and I hope you enjoy my songs. I wish you well from North Ontario.
Danny Echo

Danny Echo



Jul 30 2009 7:53 AM

Friend request granted! Thank you for finding us.

Cheers,
Danny Echo
Mobile

Mobile



Jul 29 2009 5:41 PM

Hey.
Thanks for the add.
Cheers,
Dom
Western Civ

Western Civ



Jul 29 2009 3:21 PM

Thanks for the friend request!
We are all excited right now because the new album, "Shower the People You Love With Gold" got 4 out of 5 stars in the Chicago Tribune and Orland Sentinel, Magnet said nice things and babysue (March) gave it a 5+++!!! :)

Here, give it a listen here:
www.cdbaby.com/westernciv3

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING INDIE MUSIC!!! BUY SOMETHING FROM A MUSICIAN TODAY!!!! :) even if it's not from us!
WESTERN CIV
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Jul 29 2009 4:10 AM

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Caledonia

Caledonia



Jul 28 2009 7:04 PM

Thanks for checking us out!
Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin



Jul 27 2009 8:08 AM

Hey guys. I really like your tunes, definitely great road trip music. If you ever think of touring Australia, let me know, we could do some shows together! Hopefully I'll be back in Canada next year with a new album. LG
Rat Wakes Red

Rat Wakes Red



Jul 27 2009 4:04 AM

thanks, wheat pool!
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Bad News Bears (new music on iTunes!)



Jul 26 2009 7:31 PM

thanks you so much for the add.
you have no idea how much that means to us!
we hope you wont a stranger because without you, we're nothing.

please visit our merch store at badnewsbears.bigcartel.com and check out our new "root of all evil" t-shirts. Also, our "09 Sampler is now on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Napster, Etc so pick it up. It's only $2! You can't lose.

on a more personal note, i always respond to comments and messages regularly, so don't be a stranger. yah dig!?
- mike

PS: I truly do apologize for the delay in adding you. We still love you. come see us on tour!
PPS: i also apologize for the novel long comment and the shameless promotion haha
Ray Ray

Ray Ray



Jul 26 2009 2:27 PM

Canadians do it better (with their country folk rock pop) :P
Rat Wakes Red

Rat Wakes Red



Jul 26 2009 7:30 AM

thanks for requesting the friendship of rat wakes red. i'm delighted you want to participate. i hope you like the tunes.
Laura Smith

Laura Smith
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Jul 25 2009 6:28 PM

I think so! Things are always in the works. I keep hearing good things about you guys too! Will you be in Vancouver soon? I will be in your city on Sept 12th!
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