Ghostkeeper is a Canadian experimental pop/rock band led by Shane Ghostkeeper,[1] who writes most of the songs, and includes members Sarah Houle, drummer Eric Hamelin and bassist Ryan Bourne. Their songs combine elements of '60s girl-group melodies, country music, ‘90s indie rock,[2] African pop, and traditional Aboriginal pow wow music.
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 Ghostkeeper in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Pop Psychedelic/Rock'n'roll |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Flemish Eye (Canada) Saved by Radio |
| Members | Shane Ghostkeeper Sarah Houle Ryan Bourne Eric Hamelin |
| Past members | Scott Monro Jay Crocker Ian Jarvis George Ghostkeeper |
| Website | ghostkeeper |
History
editGhostkeeper's debut album Children of the Great Northern Muskeg was released on Saved by Radio in July 2008 in Canada.[3] It was recorded by Lorrie Matheson.[4]
The band's second album, titled Ghostkeeper, was released in March, 2010 by Flemish Eye Records.[5] It was recorded by Jay Crocker and Scott Munro.[6][7][8] The album, released on Flemish Eye Records, focuses on both Shane Ghostkeeper and Sarah Houle's northern Albertan origins. The album debuted at #32 on Earshot's Top 50,[9] #6 on Chart Attack's Top 30[10] and at #28 on CBC Radio 3's Top 30 in the first week of March, 2010.[11]
In 2012 Ghostkeeper release an album, Horse Chief! War Thief!, on the Saved by Radio label.[12] In 2017 the band recorded another album, Sheer Blouse Buffalo Knocks.[13]
Their 2022 album Multidimensional Culture was longlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize.[14]
In 2023 Shane Ghostkeeper released his debut solo album, Songs for My People.[15] The album was a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize.[16]
Discography
edit- Children of the Great Northern Muskeg (Saved by Radio, 2008)
- Ghostkeeper (Flemish Eye Records, 2010)
- Horse Chief! War Thief! (Saved By Radio, 2012)
- Sheer Blouse Buffalo Knocks (2017)
- Multidimensional Culture (2022)
- Cîpayak Joy (2024)
Members
edit- Shane Ghostkeeper (guitar, vocals)
- Sarah Houle (drums synth, vocals)
- Ryan Bourne (multiple instruments)
- Eric Hamelin (drums)
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Ghostkeeper "By Morning"". Exclaim!, By Vish Khanna Mar 02, 2010
- ^ "Several bands celebrating CD releases this spring". "Lethbridge Herald" via Newspaper Archives June 09, 2010 - Page 31
- ^ "Ghostkeeper's Children of the Great Northern Muskeg: Saved By Radio - Calgary's most eclectic record label". Saved By Radio. 2004-02-18. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ "Exclaim! Canada's Music Authority". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2010-03-30.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Arts". Lethbridge Herald via Newspaper Archives, June 02, 2010 - Page 31
- ^ "SEE - Edmonton Music - Music Feature - Listen". Seemagazine.com. 2010-03-04. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ "Ghostkeeper - The EYE WEEKLY Interview". Eyeweekly.com. 2010-03-03. Archived from the original on 2011-08-13. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ "Ghostkeeper - "Ghost Keeper"". Exclaim.ca. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ "!earshot : charts". Earshot-online.com. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ "Charts". CHARTattack. Archived from the original on 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "CBC Radio 3 Podcast - R3-30 - Crart 181". Radio3.CBC.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ ""The Buzz"". Lethbridge Herald. April 17, 2013. p. 38.
- ^ "Review – Ghostkeeper Album: Sheer Blouse Buffalo Knocks". Canadian Beats, Megan Thornton on April 2, 2017
- ^ "2023 Polaris Music Prize long list: Feist, Jessie Reyez and more". CBC Music, June 13, 2023.
- ^ Emilie Richardson-Dupuis, "Shane Ghostkeeper Announces Debut Solo Album 'Songs for My People'". Exclaim!, May 17, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024.