The Suspicious Are Back!
...Well, they never really went away. But as with many Peace Region bands, they've undergone their fair share of lineup changes and accompanying hiatus's (um hiatuses?) ... time off. With the departure of FSJ's esteemed percustitute, Mitch Guindon, remaining members Adam Perrin and Tyson Mowat were not to be left alone for long. Ryan Hennessey offered up his services to fill the vacancy. He says:
"I'd been a fan and a friend of The Suspicious for years, since the first Rockin the Peace event. When Mitch left, I could see the growth that the band had undergone, the set that they had built, I knew I'd have a good time playing drums with them. When a band, any band, works hard and puts in the effort you don't want to see that fade away. Plus, I've always dug Mitch's playing so I've tried to rip off some of his chops. We'll see how it goes!"
In early 2012, the band is eager to play live in FSJ, Dawson Creek and perhaps further abroad. The inaugural show of the year is at Egan's Pub, Friday Feb 3rd, at 8:30 pm. Come on down for some straight up, loud and proud, decade-spanning rock and roll!
Canada Day with The Suspicious at Egan's
There are strange goings-on at Egan’s this Canada Day. Their live music stage is being taken over by some suspicious-looking fellows.
This Canada Day, after all the maple-flavored fun in the community, head over to Egan’s Pub for an awesome show by The Suspicious. From the Dawson Creek, their specialty is any and all rock ‘n roll - from classic tunes to original songs. They are known for their intensely fun shows and are always a favorite at Egan’s.
Egan’s Pub. Canada Day. 8 pm. The celebration will be of the rockin’ out variety.
Scotch On Ice At Egan's
Are you excited to venture into sub-zero temperatures this weekend to experience High On Ice? Us too! And after the ice carving, snow sculpting, and ice fishing, drives you inside for warmth, warm up with us - at Egan's!
Mat Savard, The Suspicious, and More at Egan's for New Years
Still looking for New Years plans? Check this out! Due to some last minue venue shuffling, the show tonight at Egan's is growing into a party to remember! Mat Savard will now be joined by "The Suspicious".
The music and fun is gonna be lasting all night, so drop by anytime and welcome in the new year of 2011!
See you there!
Costume Shop Open For Superheroes & Supervillains Night!
Alright, all you masked crusaders and destroyers of the universe....are you ready for Friday night?
Egan's is hosting a 'Superheroes & Supervillains' themed night of fun, featuring 'The Suspicious'.
Can't find your tights? Holes in your cape? NO WORRIES!
Amber Linley is opening her costume shop just for you! As she has a day job - that keeps her busy into the evening - she is requesting that you call or text her at 250.262.9464 and let her know you are interested in stopping by, and she will arrange a time to meet you.
We want everyone to have the best outfits imaginable! She has few superhero costumes, but as you are all fun, creative folks she has a wide assortment of capes and masks so you can make your own superhero or supervillain come to life!
Be sure to call! We want to see you in your caped best!
Egan's Superheroes & Supervillians Party featuring 'The Suspicious'
Looking for an excuse to wear your tights and cape? Well...
Friday, May 7th, at 9PM Egan's Pub will be hosting a "Superheroes and Supervillians" themed bash! 'The Suspicious' will be there to perform and add to this fantastic evening of fun.
You may be asking yourself, "How do I know whether I'm a superhero or a supervillian?" Perhaps you possess extraordinary superhuman powers and are dedicated to protecting the public. If this is the case you may be a superhero. If you're more into coming up with genius schemes or if world domination is in your plans, you're probably leaning towards the supervillian persona. Either way, we encourage you to find your inner "super-being" whichever it may be.
Get creative. Dress up as your favourite character and make your way down to Egan's on Friday! Ladies, don't feel left out, think of all the superheroines and supervillianesses! The same goes for you! Tights, capes, boots...
Keep in mind that dressing up is not a requirement. Egan's won't turn away the average joe, they just want everyone to come out and have a great time! However it's a known fact that those who dress up have more fun!
Costume ideas:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhero
Event Details:
Friday, May 7, 2010
Things will be getting started at around 9PM
Egan's Pub, Fort St. John, BC
Some Suspicious Details:
http://www.suspicious.ca/
Hedley Rocks the EnCana Events Centre
Hedley with Faber Drive, Stereos and Fefe Dobson
EnCana Events Centre
March 26, 2010
Words & Photos By Mitch Guindon
Hello folks, this article marks my first time as a photographer and journalist for Northern Groove so go easy on me please, I am a drummer and mechanic after all! I'm sure some of you may have seen me out and about playing various venues around FSJ with the bands Anytown, The Suspicious, and Ryan Sebastiano and the Barracudas, or possibly I have fixed your Honda recently? In fact, as a result of making my living pulling wrenches, I was a little late getting on the road to the show and sadly missed the opening acts Faber Drive, Stereos and Fefe Dobson. Admittedly, it was Hedley I was out to see as two of the members of the band, drummer Chris Crippin and bass player Tommy MacDonald are people I knew from my days in Vancouver working at Ayotte Drums and playing with Nickelback and I was eager to see them at the top of their game!
The EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek was nearly at capacity on Friday night and headliners Hedley from Abbotsford, BC did not disappoint! Right from the start they hit the crowd with their debut single "Cha-Ching" from their new album "The Show Must Go" and proceeded to play a pretty broad selection of tunes from all three of their platinum selling albums. Singer Jacob Hoggard was an entertaining and energetic front man, doing spinning jumps and singing to the crowd perched atop various speaker stacks, even at one point going out into the crowd for a little help singing one of the band's many popular hits.
Mid-way through the show the band played an especially intimate acoustic set complete with trees and a campfire right in centre stage! All of the guys had their camp attire on and everyone sang and played acoustic guitars and drank beer. What's more Canadian than that I ask? Hedley is a band that is not afraid to poke fun at itself and their second set change was proof as they showed a faux newscast on the big screens where the band members were all in full cheesy newscaster get-ups complete with mustaches. At one point they spoofed a call-in part of the show where Jacob called in to complain that the crowd wasn't making enough noise ... Dawson Creek responded with a rousing cheer and the band exploded into the last set of hits including a soulful performance of "Sweater Song" with the crowd singing along. The pace of the show just kept picking up steam right to the end of the night with consistantly strong three-part harmonies and a rock solid rhythm section driving every song home. Guitarist Dave Rosin was right on point delivering tasty licks and killer riffs throughout the evening, seemingly without even breaking a sweat.
The very enthusiastic fans weren't about to let Hedley get away easy and called them back for an encore which had Jacob playing a grand piano at centre stage for a stunning performance of the hit song "For The Nights I Can't Remember." The band clearly enjoyed the great crowd and promised to come back to Dawson Creek in the future. Don't let the heavily tongue-in-cheek pop videos fool you, Hedley is a diverse and talented bunch of musicans and I have to tell you, Hedley rocked!
January Rock n' Roll House Party Line-Up
"Shame on you Jodie Ponto! The January Rock n' Roll House Party is on the very near horizon and you have yet to let everyone know who's on the bill!", Russell Eggleston would have exclaimed if he wasn't road tripping with the band Nine Mile.
A quick recap before launching into the line-up - Although the Rock n' Roll House Party is a customary Friday night event, this month the show will be held on Saturday, January 30 to support the Fundraiser for Chelsey Chambers happening on Friday, January 29.
With that said, the bands slotted to help us take the roof off this month are:
9pm: Mindset
10pm: The Suspicious
11pm: Unresolved
Suspicious Benefit Show at Rockwell's Pub
August 29th at Rockwell's Pub in Dawson Creek.
Suspicious Agent C.O.N.N.E.R. needs our help. He has a congenital heart defect, and his surgeries and doctor consultations are taking their toll on the family budget. The Suspicious reunites and is preparing to perform a benefit rock show in Dawson Creek on the last Saturday in August (the 29th). Please come to the show - We'll be accepting donations on behalf of Conner's family while we rock for you. The proceeds will be presented to Conner's family to ease the burdens of travel and care during this critical time.
Dawson Creek's The Suspicious at Rockwells Pub
The Suspious, a rock band from Dawson Creek, came up to play last Wednesday at Egans Open Mic and they tore the house down! It was a night to remember. If you missed it, they are playing a show in Dawson Creek at Rockwells Pub this month on August 22nd. If you've never seen these guys play you should. This is a Dawson Creek event that you won't want to miss.
The Suspicious is a four-piece band that specializes in classic rock and radio rock. As the house band for Rockwell's Pub in Dawson Creek, they have enjoyed many opportunities to celebrate with other fans of Rock. All four members of the band have singing and songwriting experience. With Tyson Mowat as the bassist, Adam Perrin on lead guitar, Devon Cline on drums, and Wes Greenwood as 2nd guitar, these guys can put together a really fun show!
During the school season, Adam and Wes form a two piece version of the band in Kamloops, BC where they go to school. Devon is involved with sports and other activities in Dawson Creek, and Tyson, who has recently moved to Fort St. John, is working his way into the FSJ music scene.
checkout their website at www.suspicious.ca