The Noolands

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The Noolands are a Canadian alternative / folk band from Barrie, Ontario. Founded in 2014 by friends Aaron Casey and Brandon Davenport, and brothers Jon Laxton and James Laxton, [1] the group describes itself as "a rock & roll band that writes and records music for our best friends." The band has historically released their work under their own independent label. [2]

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Releases

To date, The Noolands have released five singles and two EPs. [3] Their first two singles, End of the Road and High School T-Shirt, were released in 2014, shortly after the formation of the band. After releasing their subsequent first EP and two additional singles, the band released their second EP, Us on a Bus, in 2018 which garnered success in Canada and the United States. [1]

Their latest single, Grenadine, was released in 2019 and features all current members of the band, including newest member Peter Meers on saxophone. [1] The Noolands describe the style of Grenadine as rock "with a touch of gypsy soul." [4] The song was recorded and mixed by Daryl Sarnat at Mix11 Studios [5] and mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering. [6]

Recognition

The band often performs at local venues and events such as Celebrate Barrie and the Barrie Art Awards. [7] The Noolands' songs Loosey Goosey and Nine to Five (from their Us on a Bus EP) have been played on radio stations in the United States [1] and Canada, including Rock 95. [8] Several of the group's songs have been featured on Spotify. [1]

Roxodus music festival

In 2019, the band was invited to perform at a planned, high-profile summer music festival in Ontario known as Roxodus [1] along with Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback, and other well-known rock groups. However, the festival was cancelled on July 3, 2019, just days before it was scheduled to take place. [9] [10]

Current members

Discography

Release TitleRelease TypeRelease Year
End of the RoadSingle2014
High School T-Shirt [1] Single2014
Generation WhyEP2016
Record ManSingle2017
Loosey Goosey [11] Single2018
Us on a Bus [12] EP2018
Grenadine [6] [1] [4] Single2019

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "COVER THE MUSIC Episode 3 - The Noolands" (Podcast). Barrie Uncovered. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "About Us • The Noolands" . Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "Our Music • The Noolands" . Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Grenadine (Single) • The Noolands" . Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  5. ↑ Bowe, Raymond (20 July 2019). "The mics are hot at Mix11 Studios in city's south end (7 photos)". BarrieToday. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  6. 1 2 Melanson, Jenna (13 May 2019). "The Noolands release new single, "Grenadine"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  7. ↑ Bowe, Raymond (23 March 2019). "The Noolands take you behind the scenes for an 'unfiltered' look at the music". NewmarketToday. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  8. ↑ Wilkins, Glenn (27 June 2018). "It's pedal-to-the-metal for The Noolands' recent release, 'Us on a Bus'". BarrieToday. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  9. ↑ Bliss, Karen (27 June 2018). "Roxodus Off: New Festival in Ontario Canceled Due to 'Tremendous Rainy Weather'". Billboard. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  10. ↑ Fitzgerald, Coady (4 July 2019). "Local Artists Are Determined To Overcome The Roxodus Aftermath". Barrie 360. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  11. ↑ Melanson, Jenna (10 April 2018). "The Noolands release video for "Loosey Goosey" and announce EP pre-order". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  12. ↑ Harrington, Chris (17 March 2019). "The Noolands to Release 'Us on a Bus: Behind the Scenes' Video Special". SCREAMS MEDIA. Retrieved 16 July 2019.

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