Supernova Concerts present
Musicfest Series – Summer Meltdown 1999
May - June 1999
Supernova announced its pinnacle Ontario tour with dates in Markham, Toronto, London, Oshawa, St. Catharines, Hamilton, and Brampton. Indie bands took the opportunity to share the stage with acts such as Toronto’s By Divine Right, who’s Canadian Top 20 single “Come For A Ride” garnered mainstream radio and music television success. Other headliners included Thrush Hermit, The Killjoys, and BTK.
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By Divine Right
City:
Toronto, ON
Members:
José Miguel Contreras, Stew Heyduk, Mitch Perkins
Top Songs:
Come for a Ride, Supernatural, Soul Explosion
Genre:
Indie, Rock
The trio By Divine Right was formed in 1991 by Jose Contreras (guitar, vocals), Brendan Canning (bass, vocals), and Mark Goldstein (drums, vocals). After releasing a little-known cassette (Buffet of the Living Dead) and appearing on various compilations, the band released their self-titled, full-length debut in 1995. The four-song cassette Some followed, and in 1997 All Hail Discordia (produced and engineered by Brenndan McGuire) was released by Nettwerk. In February 1999, Bless This Mess was put out and the band toured with the Tragically Hip.
Source:
Gina Boldman, allmusic.com
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BTK
City:
Toronto, ON
Members:
Lo-Ki, Stone Groove, DJ Spinz, Adam Carlo, Matt deMatteo
Top Songs:
Peppyrock
Genre:
Psychedelic, Hip Hop, Rock
B.T.K was a Canadian hip-hop/rock band best known for their 1998 single Peppyrock, the video for which was nominated for the 1998 MuchMusic Best Video Award. Signed to the Tommyboy/Ignition label, B.T.K released one album birth thru knowledge in 1998. The band consisted of Lo-Ki (Vocals), Stone Groove (Vocals), DJ Spinz (Turntables), Adam Carlo (Bass) and Matt deMatteo (Drums). The band first came to attention when the song Corncob Pipe was included on the sampler disc Korn released alongside Follow the Leader. Later in 1998 the band toured with the Beastie Boys, Our Lady Peace, and were a part of the 1998 Summersault tour.
Source:
Wikipedia
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The Killjoys
City:
Hamilton, ON
Members:
Mike, Gene, Shelley
Top Songs:
Today I hate everyone, Rave + Drool
Genre:
Alternative, Rock
Mike and Gene grew up in Stoney Creek, and have been playing in bands together since they were kids. In the summer of ’92 they formed the Killjoys, and in the fall found their bassist, Shelley Woods through a former band member, Mike Daley.
Source:
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Lounge/8763/index2.html
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Thrush Hermit
City:
Halifax, NS
Members:
Joel Plaskett, Rob Benvie, Ian McGettigan, Cliff Gibb
Top Songs:
North Dakota
Genre:
Alternative, Rock, Indie
Compared to fellow Halifax bands Sloan and the Super Friendz, Thrush Hermit is the only one that could be called a hard rock band. Their heavy guitar sound, wailing and pouty vocals, and obvious love for '70s album rock and punk sets them apart from the others -- who are known for their melodies and wistful musings, not their aggression and raw energy. Thrush Hermit was formed in 1992 by Joel Plaskett (vocals/guitar), Rob Benvie (guitar/keyboards/vocals), Ian McGettigan (bass/vocals), and Cliff Gibb (drums).
Source:
Gina Boldman, allmusic.com
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