Bossanova was a
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musical group from
Vancouver
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. The eclectic band blended
soul
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,
disco
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pop
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,
new wave,
folk
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, and
psychedelia
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History
Bossanova formed in 1997 in Vancouver. Original members were guitarist/vocalist Chris Storrow, bassist Michael Boegh, drummer Tony Koelwyn and Greg Macdonald on organ and synthesizer. The band started out playing in local clubs and bars, showcasing songs written by Storrow.
Bossanova released the 7" ''Bossanova'', then inch, and then an EP, ''I Give You...Bossanova'', in 1997. They signed with
Teenbeat Records
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, through which they later contributed to several compilations, including the album ''Amateurs on Plastic'' in 2000.
Bossanova released the album ''Hey, Sugar'' in 2006. The album received some airplay on campus and community radio.
In 2010 the band travelled to Washington, DC to take part in a show organized by Teenbeat Records. Storrow then moved to Montreal and began a solo career.
"Chris Storrow shares warm, self-assured pop single “Raised The Bar”"
''Consequences of Sound'', Collin Brennan on November 19, 2015
Discography
* ''Bossanova'' (1996, Cassette), Independent
* ''I Give You...Bossanova'' (1997, EP), Independent
* ''Hey Sugar'' (CD, 2006), Teen Beat
Compilation appearances
* ''Teenbeat Sampler'' (1999)
* ''Amateurs On Plastic'' (2000)
* ''Good Jacket Presents: Vancouver Special'' (2000)
* ''ShoopDeDoop'' (2001)
* ''Teenbeat Sampler'' (2003)
* ''Teenbeat Sampler'' (2004)
* ''Teenbeat Sampler'' (2008)
References
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Musical groups established in 1997
Musical groups from Vancouver
Canadian soul music groups
1997 establishments in British Columbia