Ghostkeeper (band)

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Ghostkeeper
Ghostkeeper in 2016
Background information
OriginCalgary, Alberta, Canada
GenresPop
Psychedelic/Rock'n'roll
Years active2008–present
LabelsFlemish Eye (Canada)
Saved by Radio
MembersShane Ghostkeeper
Sarah Houle
Ryan Bourne
Eric Hamelin
Past membersScott Monro
Jay Crocker
Ian Jarvis
George Ghostkeeper
Websiteghostkeeper.bandcamp.com

Ghostkeeper is a Canadian experimental pop/rock band led by Shane Ghostkeeper,[1] who writes most of the songs, and includes members Sarah Houle, drummer Eric Hamelin and bassist Ryan Bourne. Their songs combine elements of '60s girl-group melodies, country music, ‘90s indie rock,[2] African pop, and traditional Aboriginal pow wow music.

History

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Ghostkeeper's debut album Children of the Great Northern Muskeg was released on Saved by Radio in July 2008 in Canada.[3] It was recorded by Lorrie Matheson.[4]

The band's second album, titled Ghostkeeper, was released in March, 2010 by Flemish Eye Records.[5] It was recorded by Jay Crocker and Scott Munro.[6][7][8] The album, released on Flemish Eye Records, focuses on both Shane Ghostkeeper and Sarah Houle's northern Albertan origins. The album debuted at #32 on Earshot's Top 50,[9] #6 on Chart Attack's Top 30[10] and at #28 on CBC Radio 3's Top 30 in the first week of March, 2010.[11]

In 2012 Ghostkeeper release an album, Horse Chief! War Thief!, on the Saved by Radio label.[12] In 2017 the band recorded another album, Sheer Blouse Buffalo Knocks.[13]

Their 2022 album Multidimensional Culture was longlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize.[14]

In 2023 Shane Ghostkeeper released his debut solo album, Songs for My People.[15] The album was a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize.[16]

Discography

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  • Children of the Great Northern Muskeg (Saved by Radio, 2008)
  • Ghostkeeper (Flemish Eye Records, 2010)
  • Horse Chief! War Thief! (Saved By Radio, 2012)
  • Sheer Blouse Buffalo Knocks (2017)
  • Multidimensional Culture (2022)
  • Cîpayak Joy (2024)

Members

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  • Shane Ghostkeeper (guitar, vocals)
  • Sarah Houle (drums synth, vocals)
  • Ryan Bourne (multiple instruments)
  • Eric Hamelin (drums)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ghostkeeper "By Morning"". Exclaim!, By Vish Khanna Mar 02, 2010
  2. ^ "Several bands celebrating CD releases this spring". "Lethbridge Herald" via Newspaper Archives June 09, 2010 - Page 31
  3. ^ "Ghostkeeper's Children of the Great Northern Muskeg: Saved By Radio - Calgary's most eclectic record label". Saved By Radio. 2004-02-18. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  4. ^ "Exclaim! Canada's Music Authority". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2010-03-30.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "The Arts". Lethbridge Herald via Newspaper Archives, June 02, 2010 - Page 31
  6. ^ "SEE - Edmonton Music - Music Feature - Listen". Seemagazine.com. 2010-03-04. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  7. ^ "Ghostkeeper - The EYE WEEKLY Interview". Eyeweekly.com. 2010-03-03. Archived from the original on 2011-08-13. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  8. ^ "Ghostkeeper - "Ghost Keeper"". Exclaim.ca. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  9. ^ "!earshot : charts". Earshot-online.com. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  10. ^ "Charts". CHARTattack. Archived from the original on 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2010-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ "CBC Radio 3 Podcast - R3-30 - Crart 181". Radio3.CBC.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  12. ^ ""The Buzz"". Lethbridge Herald. April 17, 2013. p. 38.
  13. ^ "Review – Ghostkeeper Album: Sheer Blouse Buffalo Knocks". Canadian Beats, Megan Thornton on April 2, 2017
  14. ^ "2023 Polaris Music Prize long list: Feist, Jessie Reyez and more". CBC Music, June 13, 2023.
  15. ^ Emilie Richardson-Dupuis, "Shane Ghostkeeper Announces Debut Solo Album 'Songs for My People'". Exclaim!, May 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024.
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