Corvus + Band in Ottawa, ON

ABOUT

Corvus is a project that began to emerge in early spring of 2008. However, we can say it started long before that. Chad, who spent most of his life immersed in music (starting with the fiddle at 7, the guitar at 12 and then vocals shortly thereafter) stepped out into the music scene in Ottawa during his time at U of O playing open mic’s and small local venues.

After some success Chad believed it was time to either join an existing band or build one from the ground up. Over the summer of 2007 Meisha responded to a post that Chad left on SOUNDCHECK, a service for musicians looking for other musicians hosted by 106.9 The Bear (now known as 106.9 Virgin). Some time before meeting Chad through SOUNDCHECK, Meisha was studying at Madawaska Valley District High School. Meisha's music teacher Mark Robbins, with his creative encouragement helped broaden his musical inspiration.

Upon hearing Meisha play, Chad knew Meisha would be a great addition to the band. It was then that they began to jam and write some of the early Corvus material. In the spring of 2008, while on the lookout for a new bassist, Reg replied to a post left by Chad over Kijiji. Reg, who has been in several bands such as Code 8, 12 Oz and Canadian Cold Front was eager to start something new. After spending a few years in the states, he returned to Canada looking for a new music project to immerse himself in.

Not long after that, while experimenting with several drummers, Andrew became a perfect final piece to the band. Even though Andrew is younger, he has a lot of experience playing in both a live and studio setting. Before joining Corvus, Andrew played for Young At Heart, a prominent band in the Ottawa hardcore scene.

In early December, Corvus began to emerge on the scene playing local venues like The Carleton Tavern and the Bytown Tavern. It was also in the month of December that Corvus, with the help of Jordon Zadorozny, at French Kiss Studios in Pembroke, began recording a 6 track EP. Thanks to Jordon’s vast knowledge and experience in the industry, he has helped Corvus realize their recording dream.

Corvus will be releasing their first EP, Thirteen, to the public May 2009. Corvus is a heavy alternative rock band with a diverse sound compared to that of Audioslave, Pearl Jam, Tool, Soul Asylum and Live.

Corvus is latin for Raven, or Crow.

For more information, please visit www.corvusband.com, and for booking contact Chad@corvusband.com

Screen name:

Corvus

Member since:

Nov 10 2008

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

1

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

42 years

Influences

music, poetry, film, life experiences

Members Of Band

Chad
Meisha
Reg
Andrew

EQUIPMENT

Yorkville
Peavey
Marshall
Shure
Mapex
Sabian
Boss
Epiphone
Ibanez
Gibson
Garrison

MUSIC