Huron (Canadian band)
{{about|the rock music band|the Amerindian bands|Huron (disambiguation)}}
{{short description|Canadian rock band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Huron
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| origin = Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
| genre = Rock
| years_active = {{Start date|2008}}–present
| label = Latent
| associated_acts = Lee Harvey Osmond
| website = {{URL|latentrecordings.com/huron}}
| current_members = Cam Malcolm
Aaron Goldstein
Adam Melnick
Peter Hall
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Huron is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. Members include pedal-steel player/guitarist Aaron Goldstein,[http://cutfromsteel.com/huron-interview/ "Huron Interview"]. Cut from Steel, February 19, 2013 known for his session work with Cowboy Junkies,Rockingham, Graham (February 25, 2010). "[http://www.thespec.com/article/728056 Catch Huron before they hit the big time]", The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved April 29, 2010. and Cam Malcolm, who was previously in the band Sweet Homewreckers,Perlich, Tim (December 29, 2009). "[http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/12/29/canadian-futures-part-2-huron-braids-thunderheist.aspx Canadian Futures, Part 2: Huron, Braids, Thunderheist, We Are The City, Jon McKiel] {{dead link|date=March 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}", National Post. Retrieved April 29, 2010. bassist Adam Melnick, and drummer Pete Hall who was also a founding member of A Northern Chorus.[https://issuu.com/hamiltonreview/docs/jan_2010_full "Malcolm Brothers Still Dominate the Club Scene"]. Hamilton Review, Vol 1 No 2, January 5, 2010 page 9
History
Huron was formed in January 2008 in Hamilton.Taylor, Ric (November 19, 2009). "[http://www.viewmag.com/view-story.php?id=7217 Huron] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613163112/http://www.viewmag.com/view-story.php?id=7217 |date=June 13, 2011 }}", View Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2010.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20171024100710/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2010/06/14/huron-benefit-from-hammertown-pride/ "Huron Benefit From Hammertown Pride"]}}. Chart Attack - June 14, 2010 The band worked with record producer Ian Blurton for their debut album, which was released on Latent Recordings in March 2010.[https://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/5232724-pedal-steel-star-home-for-the-holidays-to-reunite-with-hamilton-band/ "Pedal steel star home for the holidays to reunite with Hamilton band"]. Hamilton Spectator, December 25, 2014 by Graham Rockingham The album received positive reviews from Exclaim magazine and Metro News.Khanna, Vish (April 2010). "[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/huron-huron Huron: Huron]", Exclaim!. Retrieved April 29, 2010.Rockingham, Graham (April 1, 2010). "[http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/entertainment/article/492701--huron-is-a-band-screaming-to-be-heard Huron is a band screaming to be heard]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}", Metro News Calgary. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
Huron was also the backup band for Blurton's solo album Happy Endings,[https://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/2576561-huron-gets-back-to-the-basics-of-rock-and-roll/ "Huron gets back to the basics of rock and roll"]. Waterloo Region Record, February 17, 2011 They performed with him at live shows to promote the album,[https://nowtoronto.com/music/concert-reviews/shows-that-rocked-toronto-last-week-2010-01-13/ "Shows that rocked Toronto last week: IAN BLURTON, HURON at the Dakota"]. NOW Toronto, January 13, 2010 including participation in Canada Music Week.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20171025073652/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2010/03/15/ian-blurtons-happy-endings-cmw-2010/ "Ian Blurton’s Happy Endings @ CMW 2010"]}}. Chart Attack - March 15, 2010
Members
- Cam Malcolm – guitar, stripping
- Aaron Goldstein – guitar, vocals, pedal steel guitar
- Adam Melnick – bass guitar, organ, vocals
- Peter Hall – drums, moaning
Discography
- 2010 – Huron
- 2010 – Happy Endings (Ian Blurton)
References
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External links
- [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1915612-Huron-2 Huron on Discogs.com]
- [https://myspace.com/huronband Huron] on Myspace
- [http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Huron/ Huron]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CBC Radio 3
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Category:Musical groups established in 2008
Category:Musical groups from Hamilton, Ontario