Banned from Atlantis
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg , Canada |
| Products | Punk, rock, and indie music |
Banned From Atlantis was a punk, rock, and indie ensemble originating from Winnipeg, active between 1990 and 1995.
History
The lineup consisted of Mike Germain on vocals and lead guitar, James Meagher handling drums, Lisa Smirl playing bass, and Doug McLean on acoustic guitar. They partnered with Fresh Bread Records to release a 15-track demo in 1994 entitled Banned From Atlantis - Demo. Their subsequent outputs included the cassette releases Permanent Waves and Outie, along with a split EP shared with the band Elliot (not to be confused with the group from Kentucky).
In 1995, the group signed with Sister Records to issue People Write to Geena Davis in Japanese, an album dedicated by McLean to Christian J. Watson (1970–1994).
The band dissolved towards the end of 1995.
Following the breakup, Mike Germain became the keyboardist for Winnipeg’s The Hummers in 2001 and later established Mincer Ray. James Meagher joined the Air Cadets before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue acting; he eventually returned to Winnipeg. Doug McLean went on to create the Bonaduces and The Paperbacks. Lisa Smirl was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship and embarked on an academic career focused on international relations in England; she passed away in 2013.
Discography
- Banned From Atlantis, Demo (1994), Fresh Bread
- Banned From Atlantis / Elliot (1995, EP, split with Elliot), Fresh Bread
- Outie (1995, EP), Fresh Bread
- People Write To Geena Davis In Japanese (1995), Sister Records