Blue Dog Pict
Encyclopedia
Blue Dog Pict fuses rock, jazz, Cabaret, performance art, glam, ambient-electronica and alternative sensibilities together to form what some compared to Pink Floyd
, Mr. Bungle and My Bloody Valentine.
Led by frontman actor/multi-media artist Keram Malicki-Sanchez
, the Toronto
-based alternative band also featured actor Keith White (bass guitar), Daniel Kovacevic (guitar), Jeff Hayward (drums) and Peter Devlin (original guitarist).
Blue Dog Pict fans were referred to as Sky Pirates
and were much like the Grateful Dead's "Deadheads" in their devotion - every Blue Dog Pict show carried a theme, and their fans brought props, costumes and other items to follow suit.
Blue Dog Pict's song "One Hour's Sleep" was featured in the Degrassi High
episode "School's Out".
The band dissolved in 1996, but their fan community persisted well into the next decade. Their online community can be found at Freedom @ Constant Change. They celebrate Robot Pride Day, a holiday based on a song by the band on August 4 every year.
In 2008 frontman Keram Malicki-Sanchez and original Blue Dog Pict guitarist Peter Devlin reunited onstage to play the NXNE music conference festival in Toronto, Canada under the moniker Keram.
The latter two records were distributed internationally and throughout Canada by Distribution FUSION III and by Yikes! in the United States.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, Mr. Bungle and My Bloody Valentine.
Led by frontman actor/multi-media artist Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Keram Malicki-Sánchez is a Canadian actor, singer, writer, new media guru, and music and film producer.-Early life & acting career:...
, the Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based alternative band also featured actor Keith White (bass guitar), Daniel Kovacevic (guitar), Jeff Hayward (drums) and Peter Devlin (original guitarist).
Blue Dog Pict fans were referred to as Sky Pirates
Sky Pirates
Sky Pirates is a 1986 Australia adventure film, directed by Colin Eggleston.-Cast:*John Hargreaves ... Lt. Harris*Meredith Phillips ... Melanie Mitchell*Max Phipps ... Savage*Simon Chilvers ... Rev. Mitchell*Alex Scott ... Gen. Hackett...
and were much like the Grateful Dead's "Deadheads" in their devotion - every Blue Dog Pict show carried a theme, and their fans brought props, costumes and other items to follow suit.
Blue Dog Pict's song "One Hour's Sleep" was featured in the Degrassi High
Degrassi High
Degrassi High is the third television show in the Degrassi series of teen dramas about the lives of a group of kids living on or near De Grassi Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It first aired from 1989 to 1991 and followed the kids from Kids of Degrassi Street and Degrassi Junior High through...
episode "School's Out".
The band dissolved in 1996, but their fan community persisted well into the next decade. Their online community can be found at Freedom @ Constant Change. They celebrate Robot Pride Day, a holiday based on a song by the band on August 4 every year.
In 2008 frontman Keram Malicki-Sanchez and original Blue Dog Pict guitarist Peter Devlin reunited onstage to play the NXNE music conference festival in Toronto, Canada under the moniker Keram.
Discography
The band released three albums:- The Picture Album (1991)
- Anxiety of Influence: a nodding into...? (1992)
- Spindly Light und Wax Rocketines (1995)
The latter two records were distributed internationally and throughout Canada by Distribution FUSION III and by Yikes! in the United States.
See also
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- :Category:Canadian musical groups