Acoustically Inclined was a folk music

Folk music

Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....

 group founded in 1988 in Winnipeg

Winnipeg

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, Manitoba

Manitoba

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, Canada

Canada

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. Past members of the band included Luke Doucet

Luke Doucet

Luke Doucet is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He writes and performs both as a solo artist and as a member of the indie rock band Veal....

. The band released three albums on the Oh Yah! record label.

History

The band was founded by guitarist Brian Zimmerman, mandolin player Kerry Nettle (performing as Kerry Krishna), and guitarist Frank Donovan. Shortly after inception the band was joined by violist Richard Moody, and bassist Paul James. Performing as an instrumental group, the band began to develop a following. Among audience members was Mira Sahay, who began to sing with the band occasionally until she became an integral part of the group. Barry Mirochnik was soon added as the band's drummer.

The band was signed by Oh Yah! Records in 1990, and began the recording process.

Prior to recording their first release in 1990, Donovan left the group to go back to school. Are You Inclined? was well received, prompting performances at Winnipeg's West End Cultural Centre and the main stage of the Winnipeg Folk Festival

Winnipeg Folk Festival

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a summer folk music festival held in Birds Hill Provincial Park, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It features a variety of folk artists from all around the world, as well as a number of local folk performers....

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Shortly after the release of Are you Inclined? and just prior to a cross-Canada tour, Brian Zimmerman was replaced by Luke Doucet

Luke Doucet

Luke Doucet is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He writes and performs both as a solo artist and as a member of the indie rock band Veal....

. The band's next recording endeavour, A Short Subliminal Message would also be released only on cassette. Guitarist Ron Tomasson, bassist Dave Maurakis and drummer Julie Gravett would join the band for the first digital recording, self-titled Acoustically Inclined (released in 1994).

Internal struggles associated with touring and constant changes in membership would prove to be too much for the band, and after the release of their first music video

Music video

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, for Knot in 1995, the group dissolved without public announcement.

Despite its relatively short history and having released only three albums, the band was included in an exhibit at the Manitoba Museum

Manitoba Museum

The Manitoba Museum, previously the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature is the largest museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.The museum is the largest heritage centre in Manitoba and the world and focuses on human and natural heritage. It has planetarium shows and a Science Gallery hall...

 (then operating as the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature) entitled "Get Back: A Celebration of Winnipeg Rock" which ran from 25 November 1995 until 25 February 1996. The band established themselves on the folk

Folk music

Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....

, pop

Pop music

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, and acid jazz

Acid jazz

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 scenes. The group toured Canada and parts of the U.S., appearing at festivals, lounges and pubs to audiences which would prove loyal even after the band's demise.

Post break up

Luke Doucet received a 2006 Juno Award

Juno Award

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 nomination in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category.
Brian Zimmerman and Mira Black (Sahay's married name) continue to perform together.
Julie Gravett went on to become the drummer for the Wyrd Sisters

Wyrd Sisters

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Paul James was the programming engineer and digital editor on A Worm's Life

A Worm's Life

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, the 1996 Crash Test Dummies

Crash Test Dummies

The Crash Test Dummies is a Canadian folk rock/alternative rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, widely known for their 1993 single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm".The band is most identifiable through Brad Roberts and his distinctive bass-baritone voice...

 album.
Barry Mirochnik went on to form Helen, a project with Christine Fellows

Christine Fellows

Christine Fellows is a Canadian folk-pop singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba.-History:Born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in France and Kelowna, British Columbia, Fellows lived in Toronto, Vancouver, Guelph and Montreal before settling in Winnipeg in 1992.In 1993, she formed her first group,...

, and has more recently worked with Martin Tielli

Martin Tielli

Martin Tielli is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He was a member of the Rheostatics, and has also released material as a solo artist and with the side project Nick Buzz. As well, he has appeared as a guest musician on albums by Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn, The Waltons, Jane Siberry, Ashley...

, Veda Hille

Veda Hille

Veda Hille is a Canadian singer-songwriter.- Biography :Veda Hille was born in 1968 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She started playing piano when she was 6 at her own insistence. Her family moved around a lot, from the city to the country and back again...

 and Neko Case

Neko Case

Neko Case is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers....

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Discography

• 1991 : Are You Inclined?
• 1992 : A Short Subliminal Message
• 1995 : Acoustically Inclined