San Sebastian (band)
Encyclopedia
San Sebastian is an indie
pop rock band from Hamilton
, Ontario
, Canada
. Formerly known as Pumps, they broke out on to the scene after appearing on the MuchMusic
original series, disBAND
.
original series, disBAND. After appearing on the show, they were signed to Universal Canada.
The members of the band are singer Mike Veerman, guitarist Brodie Dawson, bassist Greg Veerman, guitarist Sean Dawson, and drummer Ted Paterson.
Since their inception San Sebastian have built a strong and loyal support base while twice selling out of their independent 6 song EP. In 2009, the band won the "New Artist/Group of the Year" award at the Hamilton Music Awards.
In May 2010 the band released their first single "Wake Up" via ITunes while simulataneously releasing a video as well.
On May 11, 2010, bassist Greg Veerman wrote on MuchMusic
's blog, informing fans that their debut album would be released Summer 2010. The bands second single "Young Youth" was chosen as the iTunes single of the week on August 26, 2010, and the video for Young Youth was released November 26, 2010. Bassist Greg Veerman updated fans on their debut album, the band is currently aiming for an early 2011 release.
On October 4th 2011 the band released their debut LP "Relations"
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
pop rock band from Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. Formerly known as Pumps, they broke out on to the scene after appearing on the MuchMusic
MuchMusic
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original series, disBAND
Disband (TV show)
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.
Biography
A band with all caucasions with two asians (Mike Veerman, vocalist and Greg Veerman bassist).Formerly known as "Pumps", San Sebastian is two sets of brothers and Ted. They describe themselves as five close friends from the Hamilton music scene who came together in late 2008 to lay down the foundations of a rock 'n roll band. In 2010 they became well known after appearing on the MuchMusicMuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
original series, disBAND. After appearing on the show, they were signed to Universal Canada.
The members of the band are singer Mike Veerman, guitarist Brodie Dawson, bassist Greg Veerman, guitarist Sean Dawson, and drummer Ted Paterson.
Since their inception San Sebastian have built a strong and loyal support base while twice selling out of their independent 6 song EP. In 2009, the band won the "New Artist/Group of the Year" award at the Hamilton Music Awards.
In May 2010 the band released their first single "Wake Up" via ITunes while simulataneously releasing a video as well.
On May 11, 2010, bassist Greg Veerman wrote on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
's blog, informing fans that their debut album would be released Summer 2010. The bands second single "Young Youth" was chosen as the iTunes single of the week on August 26, 2010, and the video for Young Youth was released November 26, 2010. Bassist Greg Veerman updated fans on their debut album, the band is currently aiming for an early 2011 release.
On October 4th 2011 the band released their debut LP "Relations"
Current members
- Brodie Dawson - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Greg Veerman - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Mike Veerman - Vocals
- Sean Dawson - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Ted Paterson - DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Studio albums
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Wake Up" | This Madness |
| 2010 | "Young Youth" | This Madness |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Wake Up" | Hill Kourkoutis |
| "Young Youth" |