Me Mom and Morgentaler
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Me Mom and Morgentaler was a third wave ska ensemble originating from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The lineup featured musicians such as Gus "Van Go" Coriandoli, Kim Bingham, John Jordan, Adam "Baltimore Bix" Berger, Kasia Hering, Sid Zanforlin, Matt Lipscombe, Noah Green, Diane White, and John "JB" Britton. The group gained recognition for their intricate live performances that blended vaudeville-style theatrics with progressive political messages. Their songs were delivered in English, Spanish, and French.
History
Established in 1988, the band chose their name as a nod to Henry Morgentaler, known for his pro-choice activism. They debuted with the EP Clown Heaven & Hell in 1991. Their 1993 album Shiva Space Machine along with the 1994 live release We Are Revolting solidified their standing in the music scene.
The band dissolved in 1996. Afterward, Noah Green became part of the New York City nerdcore hip hop group 2 Skinnee J's under the alias J Guevara. Gus Coriandoli moved to New York to concentrate on rock music production and established a studio in Brooklyn. Kim Bingham embarked on a solo path, initially performing as Mudgirl before issuing material under her own name.
Reunions
Me Mom and Morgentaler reunited briefly for a single performance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 1999. They came together again in late 2007 for a series of four concerts in Montreal promoting the reissue of Shiva Space Machine. This 2007 release included remixed versions of classic tracks alongside three previously unreleased live recordings.
Awards
In 2007, the band was honored with a Tribute Award at the Quebec Independent Music Awards.
Discography
- Clown Heaven and Hell (1991, EP)
- Shiva Space Machine (1993)
- We Are Revolting: Live & Obscure 1990–1994 (1994, live)
- Shiva Space Machine: Gone Fission (2007)