©2002-2011
Gash
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Lifespan |
1982-1984 |
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Members |
Founding members: - 1st Rob Roy - fired after first gig - reviewed in NCFC Boris Sklerowsky - Keyboards 82-83 |
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Type of music played |
Inspired by punk ethos and friends of ours like Restless Virgins, Howling C's, RandyPeters, U-Mens, Screaming Bamboo etc. Musical influences many and varied. |
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First gig |
The one reviewed in NCFC at Klondike room. It was an awful set! |
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Other gigs worth mentioning |
Winter 83 - Toured Montreal/Quebec/Jonquiere for crazy promoter named Luc. Spring 83 - Toured Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Brandon promoted by Dub Rifles. August 83 - Toured to Winnipeg for week long gig at Royal Albert Arms. |
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Last gig |
Re-united for one song on CBC TV talent show 1984 - Bonar, TS, Neil, John with Jane singing |
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Recordings |
Four-track demo with first singer Rob Roy. Vocal track re-recorded with Jane Davey. Student radio live broadcast (Jane Davey singing) recorded from the Auditorium of the National Assembly in Quebec City. One song for CBC TV - Toronto in 84. |
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Claim to fame |
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Band high point |
Opened for Simple Minds at Massey Hall in 83 |
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Band low point |
Stripping open the dashboard of the rental van to roll back the odometer after touring from Ottawa to Winnipeg and back. |
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Other stuff |
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Derivatives |
Late 80s Bonar played bass for Human Interest with Steve and Tabatha TS Hadley has toured with Stompin' Tom Connors |
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Links |
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Contact information |
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Where are they now |
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Info source |
Morgan (Bonar's brother and Gash roadie) |
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