Fur Eel
Fur Eel is a Canadian funk/rock/soul band from Regina, Saskatchewan. Formed in 2010, the four-piece band released their debut album Elephant Summer in February 2011. The follow-up "Perhaps Another Time" is set to be released on June 9, 2012.
Band[edit]
Self-described as a funk, rock and soul experience.[1] Fur Eel was formed in 2010 by friends Justin Sheppard and Thomas St. Onge, both guitar players and songwriters. Bass player Travis Reshaur joined the band when Sheppard, the band’s singer, sold him an amplifier, and drummer James Belle joined soon after. All four musicians are in their early 20s. Sheppard named the band Fur Eel as a play on the phrase for real.[2] The band's influences include David Bowie, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Jamie Lidell, The Beatles, Jeff Beck, Marvin Gaye, and James Brown.[3]
Elephant Summer[edit]
After eight months together, Fur Eel released Elephant Summer, featuring eight songs co-written by Sheppard and St. Onge that merge funk, rock and soul. In an interview with FFWD Magazine, Sheppard said the lyrics are inspired by his own personal experiences and relationships.[4]
Songs from Elephant Summer have been featured on CBC radio as part of the "Canada Reads Soundtrack" contest, as well as CBC Radio in Winnipeg and Regina, and Regina radio station 91.3 CJTR.[5]
Track Listing:
- Déjà vu
- Entertainaz
- Don’t Feel Like Comin Down
- Sting
- I See
- Don’t Try
- Meritocracy
- When We Feel Alone
Live Show[edit]
Fur Eel performs regularly in Regina and have also played in Alberta and Manitoba. The band’s energetic live show, and Sheppard’s showmanship have bolstered the band’s fan base. In concert, Fur Eel plays songs from Elephant Summer, new songs from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, and covers of Prince, Queen and Led Zeppelin songs.[6] Fur Eel has been selected as a featured performer at the 2012 Canadian Music Fest in March, marking the band's debut performance in Toronto.[7]
New album[edit]
Fur Eel is currently writing and recording its next album, which is expected to be released in the spring of 2012.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ Mcleod, Annie (22 September 2011). "Fur Eel continues to evolve". Regina Leader-Post (Regina)
- ↑ Lawrence, Rebecca (February 15, 2011). "Fur Eel to perform in Moose Jaw for the first time". Moose Jaw Times Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ "artist Fur Eel". CBC Music. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ Krochak, Gerry (February 24, 2011). "Super furry fun". FFWD - Calgary Music. Fast Forward Weekly. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ "About Fur Eel". Sonicbids. Sonicbids Corporation. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ Preprost, Matt (February 3, 2011). "More music this week". The Uniter - Winnipeg's Weekly Urban Journal. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ "Fur Eel" retrieved 22 January 2012
- ↑ McLeod, Annie (October 20, 2011). "Fur Eel keeps it real". The Star Phoenix. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
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