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Sloan is an alternative rock band which formed in 1991 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and currently based in Toronto, Ontario. Since its formation, the band has consisted of Jay Ferguson (vocals, guitar), Patrick Pentland (guitar, vocals), Chris Murphy (vocals, bass) and Andrew Scott (drums, vocals). The band has released ten albums since their formation, the most recent being “The Double Cross” released on May 10, 2011. The band was formed in 1991 when Chris Murphy and Andrew Scott met at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) in Halifax; Patrick Pentland and Jay Ferguson joined soon after. |
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Platinum Blonde, Sloan headline Surrey’s Canada Day party
Date: May 16, 2013
July 1 entertainment lineup announced for free all-day party in Cloverdale.
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Meet the Crew’s soccer rockers, Sloan and the Keepers
Date: May 15, 2013
When Carlos Mendes joined the Crew in 2012, the defender and part-time percussionist recruited goalkeepers Andy Gruenebaum and Matt Lampson plus midfielder Eddie Gaven to play music. They got together weekly to play covers and jam. Mendes was the driving force (and the guy who supplied all the gear).
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Sloan
Date: May 08, 2013
Hardcore 7” Package (Sloanmusic) by Adria Young The last band standing from the early ’90s Halifax-Moncton scene, Sloan has always been into punk, more prominent in the Pentland/Murphy catalogues than Ferguson/Scott. Written in ’88, “Jenny,” about Murphy’s ex/jale’s Jennifer Pierce, nails power hardcore.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Circle Players marches to its own beat with 'Band Geeks!'
Date: May 06, 2013
Marc Sloan, Jonathan Hankins and Maya Riley are among the “Band Geeks!” cast. / Cindy Blanchard / Ciann Photography What: Circle Players presents “Band Geeks” When: Through May 12. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, with matinees at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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Circle Players bring 'Band Geeks!' to the stage
Date: Apr 28, 2013
Leon Blandon, left, and Marc Sloan are 'Band geeks!' / Cindy Blanchard, Ciann Photography Music City offers a different kind of tune this week as Circle Players presents the new youth musical “Band Geeks!”
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Latest Everything:
Date: Apr 23, 2013
1991• Chris Murphy (Black Pool/Kearney Lake Road) and Jay Ferguson (Kearney Lake Road) start Sloan.• Patrick Pentland (Happy Co.) and Andrew Scott (No Damn Fears) are recruited afterwards.• The band is christened “Sloan” after a mutual female friend’s nickname.•
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Latest Everything:
Date: Apr 18, 2013
1991• Chris Murphy (Black Pool/Kearney Lake Road) and Jay Ferguson (Kearney Lake Road) start Sloan.• Patrick Pentland (Happy Co.) and Andrew Scott (No Damn Fears) are recruited afterwards.• The band is christened “Sloan” after a mutual female friend’s nickname.•
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Top 7 Rita and Friends appearances
Date: Apr 17, 2013
Friends include Sloan and Moxy Fruvous.
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