The Guthries
| The Guthries | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | Country rock |
| Years active | 1998 – 2002 |
| Labels | Brobdingnagian |
| Past members |
Ruth Minnikin Dale Murray Gabe Minnikin Serge Samson Brian Murray Matt Mays |
The Guthries were a Canadian country rock band formed in 1998 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1] Originally formed by Ruth Minnikin and Dale Murray, the band included their respective siblings Gabe Minnikin and Brian Murray, as well as high school friends Serge Samson and Matt Mays.[2] Early line-ups included Nick Bevan-John (Hotel Faces, Jack MacDonald, Ceti Alpha) and Tim-Jim Baker (Matt Mays and El Torpedo).
The band's first album was Off Windmill, released in 2000.[3][4] Mays subsequently left the band in 2002, just prior to the release of the band's second release, the self-titled The Guthries.[5] The band toured extensively throughout Canada and the UK. Following that album, however, the band members each began pursuing solo projects, and have not released another Guthries album.
Members
- Ruth Minnikin (vocals, accordion, acoustic guitar, piano, organ)
- Dale Murray (vocals, lead guitar, pedal steel)
- Gabe Minnikin (vocals, guitar, accordion, mandolin, organ, piano)
- Brian Murray (drums, banjo)
- Serge Samson (bass, mandolin)
- Matt Mays (vocals, acoustic/lead guitar)
Discography
- 2000: Off Windmill
- 2002: The Guthries
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Canadian Country Music Association | Roots Artist or Group of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Jason MacNeil. "The Guthries". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- ↑ Barclay, Michael. "The Guthries's Blessings and Curses • Interviews •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- ↑ "CANOE - JAM! - The Guthries succeed with unintentional debut". Jam.canoe.ca. 2001-09-05. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- ↑ Barclay, Michael. "Guthries - Off Windmill • Folk & Country Reviews •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- ↑ Pascual, Brian (2002-05-17). "The Guthries — The Guthries". CHARTattack. Retrieved 2012-03-19.