Well. The Rheostatics. Canada's stalwart purveyors of proggy-inspired-sonic Canadian delusions are breaking up after what? thrity years of pushing the limits of a sound that is remarkably orginal and remarkably Canadian (songs about Wendall Clark, Saskatchewan & Regina). Over their career the band has hardly changed. Two changes on drums (in CDN hockey fashion they traded drummers in the mid-nineties Don Kerr - Dinner is Ruined - Rheos - for Dave Clark - Rheos - Dinner is Ruined) and the relatively recent addition of Michael Phillip-Wojewoda.
They have put their own unique signature on Canadian music from album salutes to CBC radio programs to a unique project that traced the Group of Seven (Iconic CDN painters) and for being that, truly and uniquely Canadian they deserve my respect.
I must admit, I was not always a fan of the Rheos but my wife helped me to see what an exciting and talented band they were. Thanks to her, and subsequently them for the music.
For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about here is one of their tracks...and check out their website: http://www.rheostatics.ca/
