Tom Fun Orchestra

Tom Fun Orchestra

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Tom Fun Orchestra


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Origin = Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Genre = Indie rock
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = Company House Records
Associated_acts = Slowcoaster
Carmen Townsend and the Shaky Deals
URL = [http://www.tomfun.ca www.tomfun.ca]
Current_members = Ian MacDougall
Morgan Currie
Albert Lionais
Dave Mahalik
Victor Tomiczek
Carmen Townsend
Shane O'Handley
Tommy Stallion
Past_members = Alicia Penney
Donnie Calabrese
Zach MacLean
Devon Strang

The Tom Fun Orchestra is an indie rock ensemble from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. The band features an unconventional mix of electric and acoustic instruments, including violin, banjo, accordion, trumpet, double bass, electric guitars and drums. With a sound that has elicited references ranging from The Clash, Tom Waits and The Pogues to The Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene, [http://www.muse.ie/music-ireland-profiles/tom-fun-orchestra/spId/15107FA6-AA4F-51BF-5398CB9AA7DBE089.html Muse Music] the Tom Fun Orchestra puts a new spin on traditional East Coast music that combines elements of folk, roots, blues, rock and punk.

History

The Tom Fun Orchestra was formed in 2004 by singer-songwriter Ian MacDougall. They have performed all over Central and Eastern Canada and at festivals in the UK. The band recorded their debut album, "You Will Land with a Thud", with Violent Femmes singer-guitarist Gordon Gano and record producer Warren Bruleigh. It was mixed by Phil Palazzola and mastered by Howie Weinberg and released January 29, 2008 on Company House Records (EMI Music Canada). [http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=52207]

Discography

*2005: "Tragicfoxtankliftoff" (three-song demo)
*2006: "House of Rock Compilation" (contributed two songs)
*2008: "You Will Land with a Thud"

References

External links

* [http://www.tonfun.ca Tom Fun Orchestra] official website
*myspace|tomfunorchestra
* [http://www.companyhouse.ca Company House Records] record label


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