Dave Hurwitz sings, plays mandolin and
has
written numerous songs, from his perspective as a crab fisherman.
Bill Morrison sings, plays guitar,
mandolin and
banjo and has a passion for traditional ballads.
John Armstrong sings, plays guitar,
harmonica, and bodhran and writes the odd tune.
Pete Moffat sings, and grew up playing
old-time
fiddle, banjo and mandolin.
Karaoke queen Coral Palm sings, plays
guitar,
percussion and writes.
Andre Sperling plays accordion, acoustic
bass,
and percussion.
After years of harrassment from their fans,
the band entered the studio in the spring of 2001
and
recorded their first cd, Waterview.
It was recorded at Sundog Studios, in Ucluelet,
BC,
except for the guitars and vocal of 'Estevan Reef' which were recorded
in
John's living room in Tofino, BC in 1994, and the drum tracks which
were
recorded at Wireworks Digital, in Parksville, BC.
The recording was produced by The Bottomfeeders
and
Rob Thoms, who was also the recording engineer.
Mixing and mastering were done by Regan Myers and
John
Armstrong at Wireworks Digital.
Graphic design by Paul Harris and Bill Morrison
at
Word Works, Victoria, BC.
Additonal musicians who played on the CD include:
Mike Thatcher - washtub bass.
Rob Thoms - mandolin & guitar solos on 'Jealous Lover'
Jim Spalding - Bass guitar
Tony Toly - Drums
Samples can be heard by clicking on the
Music link below
