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We Went Around
Babe You Make Me Smile
Beatle Bug
Big Brown River
Leave Me Alone
Blues Mama
Who's Pickin' On You
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Algeciras
Sweet Mountain Grass
The Sirens
The Bells Rang
Eddy & The Black Sheep
I'll Say So Long |
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Shortly after the release of his self-titled cassette, John Borra brought together the individuals that would and still do make up the John Borra Band. First was Colleen Hodgson. Colleen had played bass in a short-lived project that J.B. had with former Tav Falco, Busted Flush guitar player George Rienecke called The Holy Name Society. Next to join was former Blue Rodeo, Battered Wives drummer Cleave Anderson who knocked Johnny out when he said, "If you're ever looking for a drummer, give me a call." At the time Cleave was playing with punk rock legend Sam Ferrara(Viletones, The Ugly) in his band Screamin' Sam which included guitarist Steve Koch(Viletones, Demics, Handsome Neds).
J.B. and Steve had know each other for a while having played together in The Boneheads, Ron Sexsmith and a few other bands. They had also gone to Europe together with Bonehead leader Frank Nevada in 1991 playing music on the streets of Rome, Pisa and Vienna. Shortly after the John Borra Band had begun with Cleave and Colleen in early 1997 Screamin' Sam went on an indefinite hiatus and Steve joined as lead guitarist. |
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Towards the end of that year they started work on a new recording. Titled or self-titled "Band" was named in honor of the musicians that J.B. was so grateful to have in his company. The record was done bit by bit over the course of a year or so at Chemical Sound with former Living Proof guitar player and local sound luminary Al Miller at the controls. It was recorded on a 2" 24 track tape machine and features guest appearances by Blue Rodeo's James Gray on Hammond organ and Luke Mercier on violin. |
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John Borra: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica
Colleen Hodgson: Bass, Vocals
Cleave Anderson: Drums
Steve Koch: Lead Guitar
James Gray: Hammond Organ
Luke Mercier: Violin |
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Produced by John Borra Band and Al Miller
Recorded and Mixed by Al Miller at
Chemical Sound, Toronto 1998-99
Mastered by Joao Carvalho at
Umbrella Sound, Toronto
All Songs by John Borra except "Big Brown River" by John Borra/Frank Nevada
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Released in 1999 on Cousin Jeb Records
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