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Local Bands

Non-local bands

The Dudes

Alternate name for The Castaways, a Pacific Northwest touring country band

The Sounds Spectorius

49th Parallel

Calgary

The Dewline

Calgary

Checkerlads

Members:

Operating out of Regina, Saskatchewan, between 1966-67 this band specialised in screaming punk singles which are now sought-after by some collectors. The 'A' sides of their first two 45 later resurfaced on Boulders, Vol. 3 and you'll find the 'A' side to the second on Nightmares From The Underworld, Vol. 1. Back in 1969 they had another song, So Much In Love With You, on the Strictly Canadian compilation. Their records also sold well enough to make the Canadian Charts, in a couple of cases too. Their final effort, Behind Ev'ry Man contains some vintage fuzzy guitar work and punchy vocals.

Later moved to Winnipeg.

White Knights

From Regina. Their gimmick was they performed in white suits with white hair. They later changed their name to Tomorrow's Keepsake.

Tomorrow's Keepsake

Released two singles on Gaiety around 1966. Made it to #81 on the Canadian charts.