|
Captain Tractor is a Canadian folk rock band, based in Edmonton, Alberta. They play a punk-influenced variant of Celtic folk music, similar to such bands as Great Big Sea, The Pogues or Spirit of the West. Their songs are often rich in local, cultural, and geographical references. The band's most famous songs have been renditions of the folk music classics "The Log Driver's Waltz" and "Drunken Sailor", as well as a cover of the Arrogant Worms' "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate". They have also developed a following for their brand of Canadian rock, with singles such as "Up the Hill", "Frozen Puck to the Head", "This Is Not a Sad Song", "Another Drinking Song", and "The Bastard of Strathcona County". In celebration of the band's 10th anniversary, Alley Kat Brewing Company released "Captain Tractor Yellowhead Wheat Ale". Their seventh studio album, Famous Last Words, was released on May 3, 2011. ==Band members== The band consists of five men, one woman, and their mascot, a deer named Bucky. The band members are: * Chris Wynters - vocals, guitar, songwriter * Scott Peters - vocals, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, songwriter, driver * Jules Mounteer - drums, percussion, driver * Jon Nordstrom - bass, trumpet, guitar, vocals, songwriter. Joined before "Hat Trick". * Jason Kodie - keyboards, vocals, musical restraint. Joined before "North of the Yellowhead". * Shannon Johnson - Fiddle, Vocals Former members include: * Aimee Hill - flute, vocals. Left after "East of Edson". * Jeff Smook - bass, vocals, songwriter. Left after "Bought the Farm". * Brock Skywalker - accordion, flute, guitar, bodhran, penny whistle, harmonica, mandolin, keyboards, vocals, songwriter. Left just before "North of the Yellowhead". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Captain Tractor」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|