Elbow Beach Surf Club
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Guelph , Canada |
| Products | Music recordings, live performances |
Elbow Beach Surf Club was a Canadian indie rock ensemble originating from Guelph, Ontario.
History
The band came together in the summer of 2006, initiated by Michelle Doucette, Lindsay Roe, and Kevin Barnhorst following informal sessions at the "Grange House" of Guelph's Burnt Oak Records. By the conclusion of that summer, the group's lineup had been solidified. After Doucette departed to explore other musical ventures, she was succeeded by Kirsten Palm, Brad McInerney, and Dave Bazinet.
Initially, Elbow Beach Surf Club's live shows combined elements of surf with indie rock, culminating in their debut self-titled EP Elbow Beach Surf Club, which was launched on 14 February 2007 through Burnt Oak Records. The release received acclaim for its dynamic energy and diverse musical styles, with reviewers commending the band’s knack for memorable melodies and proficient instrumentation.
Subsequent to their first EP, the group broadened their following by performing multiple gigs, including a notable appearance at Pop Montreal alongside fellow label artists. Their musical direction progressed towards a more experimental approach that integrated influences from post-punk and math rock genres. This development was reflected in the November 2007 critique of their second EP Billy Club, which highlighted intricate arrangements, layered distortion effects, and harmonious vocal work.
In September 2008, after drummer Dave Bazinet sustained an injury that led to a break in activity, Elbow Beach Surf Club ultimately dissolved. Some ex-members contemplated creating a new band named "Billy Club," comprising the final lineup excluding Roe; however, this project did not come to fruition.
Members
The band's lineup consisted of:
- Lindsay Roe – lead vocals
- Kevin Barnhorst – guitar, bass guitar, vocals
- Kirsten Palm – keyboards, backing vocals
- Brad McInerney – bass guitar, guitar, backing vocals
- Dave Bazinet – drums, backing vocals
- Michelle Doucette – percussion
EPs
- Elbow Beach Surf Club (2007)
- Billy Club (2007)
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- Category:Canadian musical groups
External links
- Elbow Beach Surf Club on Myspace
- Elbow Beach Surf Club on Hype Machine
- Elbow Beach Surf Club on i (heart) music
- Elbow Beach Surf Club on publicbroadcasting.ca
- Review of Elbow Beach Surf Club EP by Exclaim! Magazine
- Review of Billy Club EP by Exclaim! Magazine
- Interview with Brad McInerney about EBSC by Wave Length Music Series
- Interview with Lindsay Roe and Kirsten Palm about EBSC by The Cannon