Crash Vegas
Country of origin:
Canada
Type of music generally:
Folkrock
Status:
Band dissolved in 1996. Final release, Aurora (1995)
See also:
Wikipedia's entry on Crash Vegas
Comparisons:
Weeping TIle
Covers/own material:
Own, some covers
General comments:
I've decided I like this band more than I ever realized and now plan to buy the rest of their catalogue. I should have known, since I like Weeping TIle so much, and the two bands sound very similar to each other. (carnivore@bigfoot.com)This Canadian band has some great hooks. (colford@chlotrudis.org)
Comments about live performance:
Their performance was fabulous. Vocal harmony was perfect, with the highlights being "Lodestar (On and On)," and "You and Me," which wrapped up the set. (9/95, carnivore@bigfoot.com)five or so years ago, i caught the last two songs of a crash vegas gig at woody's in nyc and had been kicking myself ever since for being late to that show. this time, i wasn't as thrilled by them—they've stripped down the band and rocked up the music and the live performance is kinda rock-starish. it was okay, but not as good as i hoped. (7/95, woj@smoe.org)
Recommended first album:
Red Earth
Recordings:
- Red Earth (1990)
- Stone (1993)
- Aurora (1995)
Stone
Release info:
1993—Polygram
Availability:
Canada and U.S.
Ecto priority:
Recommended for lovers of countryish/folkish rock
Group members:
Michelle McAdorey—vocals, backing vocals
Colin Cripps—acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
Ambrose Pittie—drums, percussion
Darren Watson—bass
Guest artists:
Bill Dillon—guitar, mandolin, pedal steel, slide guitar
Steve Marker—guitar, keyboards
Ian McLagan—Hammond organ, Wurlitzer
Dave Pirner—backing vocals
John Porter—guitar
Produced by:
Crash Vegas, Butch Vig, John Porter, Steve Marker
Comments:
Actually, this wasn't a keeper for me, though there were a couple of songs I liked a lot. (Neile)A good album I keep forgetting to mention. (vickie@enteract.com)
