The Marble Index (band)
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The Marble Index was a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. The group formed in 2001, and comprised Brad Germain (guitars and vocals), Ryan Tweedle (bass
), and Adam Knickle (drums). The band is named after the album “The Marble Index
” by Nico
.
After being approached and signed by Canadian Music Manager Dan Brooks who was from Hamilton Ontario, but had resided in the United Kingdom for a number of years. The band recorded their self-titled album with John Kettle in Wigan, England in 2004. They lived and recorded in a converted barn with no hot water or showers. Because of the substandard living conditions, the band was continuously getting sick. However, they persevered. After three weeks, the band emerged with an album. The band subsequently created their own label, Death Of Records, and after two industry showcases licenced their debut release through Universal Music Canada. The 2006 release Watch Your Candles, Watch Your Knives" was released through Maple Music and Distributed by Universal Music Canada.
In late 2004, The Marble Index opened for The Pixies on their Canadian tour. Their second album was released in August 2006. It was recorded in Hamilton’s Catherine North Studios, with producer Scott Shields (Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros). The band was nominated in 2005 for the Juno Award
for New Group of the Year, but lost to Alexisonfire
. The band toured throughout North America, as well as Europe and Japan. The Band did pick up a number of Hamilton Music Awards, "Best New Group" 2004, "Peoples Choice" 2004, "Video of the Year" 2005 for "We Can Make It", The Band also enjoyed a number of "Best of:... 2004 and 2005 list including CFNY's Edge 102.5 top 100 Songs list in both 2004 and 2005.
In autumn 2006, The Marble Index song “All That I Know” was featured in a Zellers
back-to-school commercial. Two songs were also featured in a Labatts Blue commercial, and "I Believe" was featured on the Muchmusic compilation Big Shiny Tunes volume 9.
Dan Delaplante was added to the band's roster in 2008. On July 3, 2008, the Marble Index played its first show as a four-piece at the Casbah in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), and Adam Knickle (drums). The band is named after the album “The Marble Index
The Marble Index (album)
The Marble Index is the second solo album by Nico, recorded in 1968 and released in 1969. The album featured long-term associate John Cale, who had worked briefly with Nico during her stint with The Velvet Underground...
” by Nico
Nico
Nico was a German singer, lyricist, composer, musician, fashion model, and actress, who initially rose to fame as a Warhol Superstar in the 1960s...
.
History
The Marble Index was formed in Hamilton, Ontario in 2001 by Brad Germain, Ryan Tweedle and Adam Knickle. Dan Delaplante joined the band in 2008 and performed until their breakup. After being discontented with other bands they had played with, Germain and Knickle decided to start their own band with songs they had written at Adam's grandmothers house. After auditioning various bass players, they asked their friend Ryan Tweedle (at the time a guitar player) to join them since they did not have a bassist. Their first EP was recorded in 2002. It took less than a week to complete.After being approached and signed by Canadian Music Manager Dan Brooks who was from Hamilton Ontario, but had resided in the United Kingdom for a number of years. The band recorded their self-titled album with John Kettle in Wigan, England in 2004. They lived and recorded in a converted barn with no hot water or showers. Because of the substandard living conditions, the band was continuously getting sick. However, they persevered. After three weeks, the band emerged with an album. The band subsequently created their own label, Death Of Records, and after two industry showcases licenced their debut release through Universal Music Canada. The 2006 release Watch Your Candles, Watch Your Knives" was released through Maple Music and Distributed by Universal Music Canada.
In late 2004, The Marble Index opened for The Pixies on their Canadian tour. Their second album was released in August 2006. It was recorded in Hamilton’s Catherine North Studios, with producer Scott Shields (Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros). The band was nominated in 2005 for the Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
for New Group of the Year, but lost to Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire was a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consisted of George Pettit , Dallas Green , Wade MacNeil , Chris Steele , and Jordan Hastings .They describe their music as "the sound of two Catholic high-school girls...
. The band toured throughout North America, as well as Europe and Japan. The Band did pick up a number of Hamilton Music Awards, "Best New Group" 2004, "Peoples Choice" 2004, "Video of the Year" 2005 for "We Can Make It", The Band also enjoyed a number of "Best of:... 2004 and 2005 list including CFNY's Edge 102.5 top 100 Songs list in both 2004 and 2005.
In autumn 2006, The Marble Index song “All That I Know” was featured in a Zellers
Zellers
Zellers Inc. is Canada's second-largest chain of mass merchandise discount stores, with locations in communities across Canada. A subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company , it has 273 locations across the country....
back-to-school commercial. Two songs were also featured in a Labatts Blue commercial, and "I Believe" was featured on the Muchmusic compilation Big Shiny Tunes volume 9.
Dan Delaplante was added to the band's roster in 2008. On July 3, 2008, the Marble Index played its first show as a four-piece at the Casbah in Hamilton, Ontario.
Breakup
Although never officially announced, the band decided to go on indefinite hiatus in early 2010. They recorded demos for a new album, but never entered the studio to record them.Current endeavours
Brad Germain was the vocalist of Sonic Unyon records band Spirits, but left to pursue different projects. He is currently a member of the Dinner Belles and performs with the Gord Lewis Songbook (Gord Lewis from Teenage HeadTeenage Head (band)
Teenage Head is a Canadian rock group from Hamilton, Ontario and was one of the most popular Canadian punk rock bands during the early 1980s....
).
Discography
- Watch Your Candles, Watch Your Knives (2006) Canada/USA/Japan
- The Marble Index (2004) Canada/United Kingdom/Europe/Japan/Australia
- I Believe UK EP (2004) UK
- I Believe 7" single (2004) Canada
- EP (2002)
External links
- The Marble Index at CBC Radio 3CBC Radio 3CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website...