Huron (Canadian band)
Huron | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Latent |
| Members | Cam Malcolm Aaron Goldstein Adam Melnick Peter Hall |
| Website | latentrecordings |
Huron is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. Members include pedal-steel player/guitarist Aaron Goldstein,[1] known for his session work with Cowboy Junkies,[2] and Cam Malcolm, who was previously in the band Sweet Homewreckers,[3] bassist Adam Melnick, and drummer Pete Hall who was also a founding member of A Northern Chorus.[3][4]
History[edit]
Huron was formed in January 2008 in Hamilton.[5][6] The band worked with record producer Ian Blurton for their debut album, which was released on Latent Recordings in March 2010.[7] The album received positive reviews from Exclaim magazine and Metro News.[8][9]
Huron was also the backup band for Blurton's solo album Happy Endings,[10] They performed with him at live shows to promote the album,[11] including participation in Canada Music Week.[12]
Members[edit]
- Cam Malcolm – guitar, stripping
- Aaron Goldstein – guitar, vocals, pedal steel guitar
- Adam Melnick – bass guitar, organ, vocals
- Peter Hall – drums, moaning
Discography[edit]
- 2010 – Huron
- 2010 – Happy Endings (Ian Blurton)
References[edit]
- ^ "Huron Interview". Cut from Steel, February 19, 2013
- ^ Rockingham, Graham (February 25, 2010). "Catch Huron before they hit the big time", The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ a b Perlich, Tim (December 29, 2009). "Canadian Futures, Part 2: Huron, Braids, Thunderheist, We Are The City, Jon McKiel [dead link]", National Post. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ "Malcolm Brothers Still Dominate the Club Scene". Hamilton Review, Vol 1 No 2, January 5, 2010 page 9
- ^ Taylor, Ric (November 19, 2009). "Huron Archived June 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine", View Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ "Huron Benefit From Hammertown Pride"[usurped]. Chart Attack - June 14, 2010
- ^ "Pedal steel star home for the holidays to reunite with Hamilton band". Hamilton Spectator, December 25, 2014 by Graham Rockingham
- ^ Khanna, Vish (April 2010). "Huron: Huron", Exclaim!. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ Rockingham, Graham (April 1, 2010). "Huron is a band screaming to be heard[permanent dead link]", Metro News Calgary. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ "Huron gets back to the basics of rock and roll". Waterloo Region Record, February 17, 2011
- ^ "Shows that rocked Toronto last week: IAN BLURTON, HURON at the Dakota". NOW Toronto, January 13, 2010
- ^ "Ian Blurton’s Happy Endings @ CMW 2010"[usurped]. Chart Attack - March 15, 2010
