The Noolands

The Noolands are a Canadian alternative / folk band from Barrie, Ontario. Founded in 2014 by longtime friends Aaron Casey, Brandon Davenport, and twin brothers Jon Laxton and James Laxton,[1] the group describes itself as "a rock & roll band that writes and records music for our best friends." The band has historically released their work under their own independent label.[2]

Releases

To date, The Noolands have released five singles and two EPs.[3] Their first two singles, End of the Road and High School T-Shirt, were released in 2014, shortly after the formation of the band. After releasing their subsequent first EP and two additional singles, the band released their second EP, Us on a Bus, in 2018 which garnered success in Canada and the United States.[1]

Their latest single, Grenadine, was released in 2019 and features all current members of the band, including newest member Peter Meers on saxophone.[1] The Noolands describe the style of Grenadine as rock "with a touch of gypsy soul."[4] The song was recorded and mixed by Daryl Sarnat at Mix11 Studios[5] and mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering.[6]

Recognition

The band often performs at local venues and events such as Celebrate Barrie and the Barrie Art Awards.[7] The Noolands' songs Loosey Goosey and Nine to Five (from their Us on a Bus EP) have been played on radio stations in the United States[1] and Canada, including Rock 95.[8] Several of the group's songs have been featured on Spotify.[1]

Roxodus music festival

In 2019, the band was invited to perform at a planned, high-profile summer music festival in Ontario known as Roxodus[1] along with Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback, and other well-known rock groups. However, the festival was cancelled on July 3, 2019, just days before it was scheduled to take place.[9][10]

Current members

• Aaron Casey: Vocals/drums/guitar/piano[2]
• Brandon Davenport: Drums/vocals/piano[2]
• James Laxton: Guitar/piano/drums[2]
• Jon Laxton: Bass[2]
• Peter Meers: Saxophone[2][1]

Discography

Release Title	Release Type	Release Year
End of the Road	Single	2014
High School T-Shirt[1]	Single	2014
Generation Why	EP	2016
Record Man	Single	2017
Loosey Goosey[11]	Single	2018
Us on a Bus[12]	EP	2018
Grenadine[6][1][4]	Single	2019

References

1. "COVER THE MUSIC Episode 3 - The Noolands" (Podcast). Barrie Uncovered. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
2. "About Us • The Noolands". Retrieved 16 July 2019.
3. "Our Music • The Noolands". Retrieved 16 July 2019.
4. "Grenadine (Single) • The Noolands". Retrieved 20 July 2019.
5. Bowe, Raymond (20 July 2019). "The mics are hot at Mix11 Studios in city's south end (7 photos)". BarrieToday. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
6. Melanson, Jenna (13 May 2019). "The Noolands release new single, "Grenadine"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
7. Bowe, Raymond (23 March 2019). "The Noolands take you behind the scenes for an 'unfiltered' look at the music". NewmarketToday. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
8. Wilkins, Glenn (27 June 2018). "It's pedal-to-the-metal for The Noolands' recent release, 'Us on a Bus'". BarrieToday. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
9. Bliss, Karen (27 June 2018). "Roxodus Off: New Festival in Ontario Canceled Due to 'Tremendous Rainy Weather'". Billboard. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
10. Fitzgerald, Coady (4 July 2019). "Local Artists Are Determined To Overcome The Roxodus Aftermath". Barrie 360. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
11. Melanson, Jenna (10 April 2018). "The Noolands release video for "Loosey Goosey" and announce EP pre-order". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
12. Harrington, Chris (17 March 2019). "The Noolands to Release 'Us on a Bus: Behind the Scenes' Video Special". SCREAMS MEDIA. Retrieved 16 July 2019.

External links

• The Noolands (official homepage)