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| Current River | |
|---|---|
| Years active | Feb 15 1994 - Jan 96 |
| Current status | Defunct |
Current River
Members
- Troy Erickson aka IZZY Foreal- Lead Vocals, Songwriting, Rhythm Guitar
- Fernando Santamara- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Shoe box Amp
- Gary Halstead - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
- Deke- a four letter word called BASS
- Chris Baker- Drums
Biography
Formed in 93 by Deke an Forreal Hodder To Hell written and recorded between Jan-March 93 Deke and Forreal recruit Moose,Fern and Enzo for live debut at Crocks. Frank at Crocks sez after the debut ,You guys suck,but u packed out the place ,can u play next Thursday??
- Played Harbourfest 1994, donated their pay to the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay
- Had played Crocks 'n' Rolls and Club 555 a few times by then
- Opened for various Canadian acts....David Gogo,Mushroom Trail from B.C .....
- Released tw..o cassettes....Hodder To Hell in 1993 and Cut The Crap Live from 1994...
Watch in 2013 for the remastered version of Hodder To Hell to surface( 20th Anniversary edition) Followed by possible live dates in 2014!
Discography
- Hodder To Hell Cassette, 1993( concept record on everything Current River)
- Cut The Crap Live cassette, 1994
Sources
- 1994-08-25 Chronicle Journal B1: 'Good guys' have played together since February