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Aaron Space
GenresRock music
LabelsWarner Bros.
Spinoff ofMudflat
Past membersBob DiSalle
Gene Falbo
Dave Moulaison
Jake Thomas

Aaron Space was a Canadian rock group that had a national hit with "Keep on Movin" in 1971. They had evolved out of a band called Mudflat.

Background[edit]

The history of the group can be traced to two members of the group, Lighthouse who left the group. By 1970, Pinky Dauvin and Grant Fullerton had formed Mudflat.[1] With two members leaving and a new one coming on board, the group eventually became Aaron Space.[2][3] Aaron Space were handled by Capricorn Music Association, a Canadian booking agency from Toronto.[4] They were allegedly seen in action by John Pozer who signed them to Warner Bros.[5] A progressive rock type of group, they had a hit with their debut single.[6][7]

Aaron space was made up of guitarist David Moulaison, Jake Thomas on guitar, Gene Falbo on bass and Bob DiSalle on drums.[8] Guitarist Jake Thomas had previously been in the group Buckstone Hardware.[9]

Mudflat period[edit]

Mudflat was made up of Pinky Dauvin and Grant Fullerton who were previously with Lighthouse.[10] Other band members were, David Moulaison on guitar, Gene Falbo on bass, and Bob DiSalle on drums.[11] They were under exclusive management by Toronto company, Music Factory.[12]

In 1970, Mudflat were booked to play at the Rock Hill Rock-In festival that ran from September 5 to September 6 that year. Other groups that were booked to appear there were Sound Spectrum from London, Ontario, Pour Soul from England, Madrigal from Hamilton and April from Orangeville.[13][14] On September 20, Mudflat were warming up the crowds for Lighthouse at a free concert set up by radio station CHUM. It was a welcome back event for Lighthouse who had recently performed at the 1970 Isle of Wight Rock Festival.[15] Mudflat were booked to play at the York Masonic Temple in Toronto on the 1st of November but the event never took place.[16]

Also that month, RPM Weekly reported in their November 28 issue that Mudflat was becoming "top potential".[17]

With Pinky wanting to concentrate on a solo career, the band broke up. Remaining members, David Moulaison, Gene Falbo and Bob DiSalle carried on with recruit Jake Thomas on lead guitar. They renamed themselves Aaron Space.[18]

Aaron Space career[edit]

With the remaining three Mudflat members and Jake Thomas, the group were now on the scene as Aaron Space.[19][20]

In 1971, the group played a major role in the film Rip Off which was made in Canada. It was produced by Don Shebib.[21][22] For the film, the group was fronted by Don Scardino, an artist recently discovered by Warner Brothers.[23][24]

The group released their first single, "Keep On Movin'" bw "The Visitor". The backing vocalist on the single was Lisa Garber.[25] By December 25, the single was noted as being in the Secondary Market with it being spun on CKRD in Red Deer and CHSC in St. Catharines.[26] Also for the week ending December 25, 1971, their song "Keep on Movin'" had entered the RPM 100 Singles chart at #95.[27] The single peaked at #83 on January 17, 1972.[28]

By late March 1972, their single "Marsha" bw "When She Smiles" had been released on Warner Bros. CW-4010-P. Within the first week it was on playlists of CHSC, CKWS, CHLO, CFTR and CJOE where it was at #30 on their chart.[29][30]

Their album was also issued in 1972. All of the tracks were composed by the members. There was a good amount of promotion, but it didn't make an impression in the charts. It did get good raves from critics.

The group went on a succession of short tours in Central Canada. There was some material written and some studio time with a view to releasing a follow up album. Their contract with their label was nearing its end and the group broke up.[31][32]

Later years[edit]

In 2018, their album was released on CD in Korea on the Big Pink label, BIG PINK 578 and then the following year in Japan.[33]

Gene Falbo would become a member of Jackson Hawke.[34] He also played bass on Rena Gaile's 1992 single, "Daddy's School".[35]

Members[edit]

Mudflat[edit]

  • Pinky Dauvin - vocals, percussion
  • Bob DiSalle - drums
  • Gene Falbo - bass
  • Grant Fullerton - guitar
  • David Moulaison - guitar

Aaron Space[edit]

  • Bob DiSalle - drums, percussion, vocals
  • Gene Falbo - bass, vocals
  • Dave Moulaison - rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Jake Thomas - lead guitar, vocals

[36]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

Single
Act Release Catalogue Year Notes
Aaron Space "Keep on Movin’" / "The Visitor" Warner Bros CW-4008 1971
Aaron Space "Marsha" / "When She Smiles" Warner Bros CW-4010 1972

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Albums[edit]

Aaron Space, Warner Bros WSC9011-P
No. Track Composer Time Notes
A1 "Keep On Moving" 3:15
A2 "Silly Ceilings" 5:01
A3 "When She Smiles" 3:02
A4 "Man In a Yellow Car" 4:21
A5 "Marsha" 1:58
B1 "North Country Rock 'n' Roll" 3:39
B2 "It Might Be You" 3:05
B3 "The Loser" 2:43
B4 "Fair Child" 3:23
B5 "Rainbow Ride" 5:05

[38][39]

Further reading[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Billboard, October 3, 1970 - Page 58 Canadian News Report, From The Music Capitals of the World, TORONTO
  2. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 15 - Page 2 Capricorn shows booking gains
  3. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  4. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 23 July 24, 1971 - Page 2 Capricorn Music picksup top recording acts
  5. ^ CanadianBands.com, April 11, 2022 - Aaron Space
  6. ^ Canadian Bands, April 11, 2022 - Aaron Space
  7. ^ citizenfreak.com (© Museum of Canadian Music) - Aaron Space - ST, Information/Write-up
  8. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  9. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 15 - Page 2 Capricorn shows booking gains
  10. ^ Billboard, October 3, 1970 - Page 58 Canadian News Report, From The Music Capitals of the World, TORONTO
  11. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  12. ^ Billboard, October 3, 1970 - Page 58 Canadian News Report, From The Music Capitals of the World, TORONTO
  13. ^ Space City vol 2 no 6 aug. 22 - sept. 4, 1970 - Page 24 ROCK
  14. ^ Dufferin County Real-estate Guide, OCTOBER 29, 2013 - 365 Things To Do In Orangeville, ON Rock Hill Rock-In The BigFun Week end, The ‘Freak Out’ Festival Of 1969 – Rock Hill Park by David Waters, Poster
  15. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  16. ^ Garage Hangover, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - MCKENNA MENDELSON MAINLINE, Advertised gigs
  17. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 14 No. 15 November 28, 1970 - Page 4 Music Factory gaining on local scene
  18. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  19. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 15 - Page 2 Capricorn shows booking gains
  20. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  21. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 15 - Page 2 Capricorn shows booking gains
  22. ^ Billboard, August 7, 1971 - Page 49 International News Reports New Artists For Capricorn
  23. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 15 - Page 2 Capricorn shows booking gains
  24. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 15 No. 23 July 24, 1971 0- Page 2 Capricorn Music picks up top recording acts
  25. ^ Canadian Bands, April 11, 2022 - Aaron Space
  26. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 16 No. 19 December 25, 1971 - Page 26 - 27 The Programmers NEW ON PLAYLISTS, SECONDARY MARKETS
  27. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 16 No. 19 December 25, 1971 - Page 13 RPM100 SINGLES
  28. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 16 No. 23 January 22, 1972 - RPM100 SINGLES
  29. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 17, No. 6 March 25, 1972 - Page 3 AARON SPACE
  30. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 17, No. 6 March 25, 1972 - Page 14 RPM NEW MAPL RELEASES
  31. ^ CanadianBands.com, April 11, 2022 - Aaron Space
  32. ^ Rockasteria, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - Plain and Fancy, Aaron Space - Aaron Space (1972 canada / italy, fine rough psych rock with southern taste, Vinyl edition)
  33. ^ MusicBrainz - Aaron Space ~ Release group by Aaron Space
  34. ^ CanadianBands.com, April 11, 2022 - Aaron Space
  35. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 55 No. 21 May 23, 1992 - Page 11 COUNTRY
  36. ^ Ontariohistory.org : LOCAL HISTORIES - Mudflat, the warm-up band for Lighthouse, City Hall, Toronto, Sept. 20, 1970
  37. ^ The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - AARON SPACE
  38. ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 17 No. 19 June 24, 1972 - Page 19 New Albums
  39. ^ Rock My World Canada! - Aaron Space (psychedelic, hard rock)

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