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The Gay
12+ albums
Canadianindieindie poptweeVancouver
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From http://www.mintrecs.com The Gay was formed in the summer of 2001 when Coco Culbertson (The Choir Practice) asked some of her favourite musicians to form a supergroup. Having spent time playing with such Vancouver folks as Bif Naked and Holly McNarland this was one lady who knew exactly what she wanted. First to be approached was Maija Martin (accordian), her partner-in-crime from Mint recording artists The Tennnessee Twin. Maija can also be heard in the double-squeezebox powerhouse duo I, Mudder Accordian. Next to get Coco's nod was Tobey Black (guitar), firebrand leader of former cow-punk legends Maow, who was looking for a more appropriate vehicle for her new, more sensitive songs. The fourth shoulder tapped was that of singer-songwriter Sara Lapsley (keyboards) from the irresistibly catchy Vancouver Nights and former leader of the always incendiary Kreviss. Last but, of course, not least was Keith Parry (drums) the rhythmic magician behind prog-grunge geniuses Superconductor who was also looking for a project to showcase his love for more orchestrated rock. Indeed listening to The Gay evokes memories of the great vocal-based bands of the '70s Fleetwood Mac and Heart come immediately to mind ? but why the high-school-sounding moniker?? "We're already sick of talking about the name," snaps Tobey. Keith is even less diplomatic: "If you don't like it, fuck you, lady." Indeed. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional term
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You Know the Rules
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Gay
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You Know the Rules (Extended Version)
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Mint Records presents: The CBC Radio 3 Sessions
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The Norton Recordings (Disc 2)
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Zunior Music Sampler 2.17
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CBC Radio 3 New Music Canada Track of the Day
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Idols 2008: Ohjelmat / Idols Extra 18.12.2008
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The CBC Radio 3 Sessions (Mint Records Presents)
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Fishin' Jim - EP
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Volume 1: Gregorian Chant To Beethoven (Disc 2)
The CBC Radio 3 Sessions