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federal yellow
Federal Yellow
NEWS
Federal Yellow will be playing "The Corktown" located at 175 Young st. in the fine city of Hamilton,Ontario. Friday March 19. Phone 905 572-9242
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Federal Yellow hails from Burlington Ontario. Formed in 1998 by Jim McLean(g),Paul Anderson(v),Paul Butcher(b),and Stuart Smith on drums,to be replaced by Jay Prentice.
Focusing on original material and developing our style was/is our prime motivator. Our style has been described as Deep Purple meets Pink Floyd. Although when we write a new song and we believe in it ,to us it doesn't matter what style it's in.
A good song is a good song.
Focusing on original material and developing our style was/is our prime motivator. Our style has been described as Deep Purple meets Pink Floyd. Although when we write a new song and we believe in it ,to us it doesn't matter what style it's in.
A good song is a good song.
Why this name?
We threw some names around and settled on Federal Yellow. The name is the standard colour code the Govt.uses for the lines painted on streets and highways. There's no hidden meaning or anything like that,we just needed a name!
Do you play live?
We love playing to an audience. We love the energy and the freedom to improvise on the fly. We gig around southern Ontario when we can. We've been fortunate to play some summer music festivals and cool venues including headlining a show at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's got to be the best thing for getting your music out there. If you make an album of good solid music from front to back people generally will purchase your CD. MP3's don't seem to sound as good as CDs. Record companys eat up alot of money that should go to the artist.It would be nice to see the artist make more money for their efforts.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure (Not all of them are evil)?!
Band History:
Current lineup: Paul Anderson:Vocals/Keys
Jim McLean :Guitars
Butch :Bass
Marsh Wilkinson :Drums
Jim McLean :Guitars
Butch :Bass
Marsh Wilkinson :Drums
Your influences?
Everything from Deep Purple to Allman Brothers to Pink Floyd to modern rock of today....
Favorite spot?
Any stage ,any city
Anything else...?
If you like what you hear drop us a line and tell us what's on your mind
. We are currently recording our next album. Our new album will have a more live feel to it . Stay tuned for new tunes when their available.Soon!
. We are currently recording our next album. Our new album will have a more live feel to it . Stay tuned for new tunes when their available.Soon!