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	The Northern Pikes - Hits and Assorted Secrets
		The Northern Pikes were founded in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1983 out of the relics of such three Canadian prairie bands, The Idols, Seventeen Envelope, and Doris Daye.
		The band released two self-financed independent albums: 'The Northern Pikes' and 'Scene In North America' that attracted the attention of Virgin Records Canada who were in the process of expanding into Canada and looking for some Canadian acts to sign to the label.
		All of the band's hit singles are included on this album along with three previously unreleased tracks and two live songs from their independent days recorded in 1993.
	www.canehdian.com /news/jan2000d.html (646 words)

	Northern Pikes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Northern Pikes were founded in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1983 out of the relics of such prairie bands as The Idols, Seventeen Envelope, and Doris Daye.
		They ended up releasing two self-financed independent albums: 'The Northern Pikes' and 'Scene In North America' which led to bites from Virgin Records Canada who were looking to expand their Canadian roster beyond their first domestic act Agent.
		Semko quit the band in frustration over the Pikes' inability to grow south of the border and released a solo disc in the mid-90's with the Iron Music Group label in Toronto.
	www.canoe.ca /JamMusicPopEncycloPagesN/northernpikes.html (455 words)

	CANOE -- JAM! Music - Pop Encyclopedia - Northern Pikes
		The Northern Pikes were founded in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1983 out of the relics of such prairie bands as The Idols, Seventeen Envelope, and Doris Daye.
		Semko quit the band in frustration over the Pikes' inability to grow south of the border and released a solo disc called 'Mouse' in 1995 with the Iron Music Group label in Toronto.
		The band is expected to release a hybrid collection of songs from 'Truest Inspiration' and 'It's A Good Life' along with lyrics and enhanced video foorage under the name 'Beautiful Music' sometime in 2006.
	jam.canoe.ca /Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/N/Northern_Pikes.html (894 words)

	The Northern Pikes \| story
		The Pikes third album Snow In June saw the blossoming of Bryan as a singer and writer, most notably for the hit single "She Ain't Pretty".
		The Pikes are currently touring in support of the album, and always recording new songs.
		The Northern Pikes' music, poignant lyrics and vocal harmonizing still sound as fresh and innovative today as it did when they first appeared on the scene in the 80s.
	www.thepikes.com /story.htm (973 words)

	Northern Pikes
		The Northern Pikes brought a 'country pop' sound to the Canadian music scene with their major label release Big Blue Sky.
		Don Schmid was part of an indie band called the 'Non-Happenings'.
		Recently the Pikes have released an new studio album called 'Tuest Inspiration' and have gone on tour to support it.
	www.geocities.com /canconrocks/Bands/bands/NorthernPikes.html (277 words)

	THE NORTHERN PIKES: What It's Really About (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Pikes honed their skills by playing live, catching the eye and ear of Virgin Records president Doug Chappell, who signed the Northern Pikes to a multi-album record deal with Virgin Records in 1986.
		The Pikes’ first major label album, Big Blue Sky, was released in 1987 and featured remixes of five songs from their earlier independent releases.
		After their break up, the Northern Pikes continued to remain in contact, and in November of 1999 released Hits and Assorted Secrets, a "greatest hits" package which included new edits and remixes of past hits, as well as 3 previously unreleased songs.
	www.marigold-skies.com /pikes/band.html (1159 words)

	Northern Pikes Music Web Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Northern Pikes, The - Band history and discography from the Canadian Music Encyclopedia.
		Northern Pikes Fanlisting, The - Officially endorsed by The Fanlistings.
		Rabbi Julius Gordon Northern Pikes The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
	www.searchmusicnetwork.com /Bands_and_Artists_N_Northern_Pikes.html (1793 words)

	The Northern Pikes - Biography
		Recording again in Bearsville and mixing at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, the Pikes spent almost six months working on the album, considered by many to be their finest.
		The band is currently in the midst of touring in support of the album, and enjoying themselves thoroughly.
		Bryan is the third Pike to have released a solo project.
	www.paquinentertainment.com /bio_print.asp?ID=54 (951 words)

	Varsity Arts & Culture -- The return of the Northern Pikes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It was in the spring of 1990 that the local paper announced the Northern Pikes’ upcoming concert.
		For the Pikes, the Horseshoe Tavern is where they’ll be playing their hits for those who grew up listening to the band.
		The Northern Pikes will be bringing their brand of Canadian rock to the trenches of the Horseshoe Tavern on Saturday, February 26.
	www.varsity.utoronto.ca /archives/120/feb24/review/theret.html (820 words)

	Pikes and Salads on Cactus entertainment menu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Northern Pikes enjoyed a brisk rise to Canadian stardom, after two of their own independent tapes, releasing four albums between 1987 and 1992.
		The Northern Pikes were nominated for two Juno Awards in 1989, including most promising group of the year and best video for the single Wait For Me. In 1991, the band received Juno nominations for single of the year and best video (She Ain't Pretty), and group of the year.
		Potvin, who wrote and sang perhaps the band's biggest hit She Ain't Pretty, said it's always a battle to balance the songs that made the band with the new work they are doing.
	www.dundasstarnews.com /NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=brabant/Layout/Article&c=Article&cid=1123797019910&call_pageid=1069851996007&col=1073476868082 (864 words)

	purevolume™ \| Derby Lane
		Rounded out by bassist Trey Gibson, drummer Dusty Morris, and percussionist Joshua Davis, the band draws from an eclectic range of influences, but ironically nothing from the nations capitol city, only a 30 minute drive away: "Were not cool enough to be from DC.
		So many bands from around here claim to be from the city because its familiar to people throughout the country.
		A revolving door of members in the rhythm section has left its mark on previous efforts, but the bands latest disc, Travel, touches on the natural song writing skills and pop sensibility the band obviously cherishes.
	www.purevolume.com /derbylane (255 words)

	Directory - Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: N: Northern Pikes
		Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, The Northern Pikes were one of Canada's top bands in the late '80s and early '90s.
		Northern Pikes, The · iweb · cached · Band history and discography from the Canadian Music Encyclopedia.
		Northern Pikes, The · cached · The official site features news, tour dates, discography and booking contact information.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=230037 (170 words)

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		The band is committed to recording and promoting their original material, as well as enhancing their live performance.
		Band unity is supported by the fact that three of the members are brothers, and that all band members contribute to the writing process.
		The band is in the process of completing a follow-up full length CD to be released in 1998, and plans to release a video to accompany the CD.
	www.colin.mackenzie.org /more/info.html (190 words)

	Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association
		Following EMI's release of a Northern Pikes "Greatest Hits" album last year, the Pikes are back together, touring, and riding the success of their own new independent album, Truest Inspiration.
		With all the celebration of the Pikes' independence, one has to wonder if the record company experience was all it promised the Pikes it would be.
		The members of The Northern Pikes have grown outside the boundaries of the band itself, and found much musical success.
	www.saskrecording.ca /session/features/interview_01.html (1611 words)

	jay semko
		The band didn't have any say in how the video was shot and it ended up having a girl in a rubber suit and the band playing with a wind machine on.
		The demise of the Northern Pikes was not a case of spontaneous combustion.
		Everyone was living in a different city and we would only get together for band activities, which is cool except that it turned out that everyone was going in a different direction and just living their own life, and we were all becoming dissatisfied with each other and life in general.
	www.quadrant.net /jaysemko/html/jay_press.html (1643 words)

	Saskatchewan's Top News Stories: Arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		For hundreds of rock and roll bands which begin in basement jam sessions, the dream never materializes.
		But perseverance has paid ample dividends for The Northern Pikes, a four-member Saskatoon band, which has reached an agreement, valued at more than $350,000, to produce two albums on the Virgin records label, with options for possibly four more.
		The Pikes are (from left) lead guitarist Brian Potvin, drummer Don Schmidt, vocalist Merl Bryck and leader-bass guitarist Jay Semko.
	library.usask.ca /sni/stories/art10.html (266 words)

	....:::: The Forresters : Skindeep ::::.... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		These guys remind me an awful lot of Canadian band The Northern Pikes, a band that I always thought were one of the best at doing the folk / rock / alt-country thing.
		These two guys are always going to bring the best out in a band, and The Forresters haven't let them down.
		The Forresters seem primarily to be a vehicle for the songwriting talents of Anthony Bautovich from The Orange Humble Band.
	www.bonemachine.net /cdnrforresters.html (462 words)

	Events - Événements
		The Pikes reunited in 1999, with original members Don Schmid, Jay Semko, Bryan Potvin and Merl Bryck.
		The band also had a hugely successful Canadian tour in early 2000, some of which was recorded and resulted in The Northern Pikes Live, an album of tunes from various shows in Ontario and Quebec.
		From 1984 to 1993, the band released two independent albums and five for Virgin Records with worldwide distribution, and received seven Juno nominations.
	www.confederationcentre.com /eventdetail.asp?eventID=482 (251 words)

	The Northern Pikes \| news
		It's different from a Pikes album and it should be stressed now that this is not going to be a Pikes album.
		Obviously we Pikes have found a rhythm with one another largely based on a few tried and true friendship rules: respect, consideration, honesty, stuff like that.
		When the Pikes began some 20 years ago, it was four people, some musical equipment, a vehicle (not always the most reliable type) and some songs.
	www.thepikes.com /news.htm (7619 words)

	Saskatchewan's Top News Stories: Arts
		Aside from Joni Mitchell, the Pikes was Saskatoon's most notable contribution to the Canadian music scene.
		The Pikes - Semko, guitarist Bryan Potvin, drummer Don Schmid and guitarist Merl Bryck - first came into national prominence in 1986 when it signed a recording contract with the giant, English-based label Virgin and released its debut disc, Big Blue Sky.
		Throughout the band's career, it worked tirelessly towards spreading its sound, a sound that captured the energy and spirit of punk's heyday with the tight, well-defined harmonies that set it apart from its contemporaries.
	library.usask.ca /sni/stories/art17.html (274 words)

	Vue Weekly : Articles
		The Northern Pikes • With Devilsplender • Sidetrack Café • Fri, July 16 Being in a band is a lot like being married, explains Northern Pikes drummer Don Schmid—except in his case there’s three spouses involved.
		It’s just a matter of ‘Can you keep the friendship together?’ That’s sort of always the hard part.” The explanation for the group’s breakup is simple: after focusing on being the Northern Pikes for nearly 10 years, they’d simply had enough.
		She takes her bike on every tour, and after the long hours in the band’s van, a bike ride does wonders for her well-being.
	www.vueweekly.com /articles/default.aspx?i=483 (558 words)

	Columbia Bible College // Worship & Arts // Quasimodes
		Not wanting to store them in their closets for the rest of their lives and itching to play some jazz together, the idea of forming a stage band at Columbia was born.
		If you play sax, trumpet, trombone, flute, guitar, piano, bass or drums, have some high school or community band experience, are dedicated and willing to learn and grow as a musician, you are well-suited to become a member of the Quasimodes.
		Nelson's trio was the house band at Swan-e-set Bay Golf and Country Club in Pitt Meadows, BC during the summer of 2001.
	www.columbiabc.edu /academics/wa_quasimodes.html (931 words)

	www.myspace.com/npikes
		After almost two years of touring to support Snow In June, the band began work on Neptune in July of '92 at A&M Studios in LA with Rob Jaczko as co-producer.
		If someone had told me when I was 13 that one day I would be in the 'top friends' on a Pikes website, right next to Weird Al, I would not have believed them.
		You are, and will always be my favourite band of all time.
	profile.myspace.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=98207656 (1516 words)

	Open Directory - Arts:Music:Bands and Artists:N (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Bands with an article will be listed as "Band, The".
		If your site focuses on individual band members, please submit it to the appropriate individual's category or to the letter category of his last name.
		Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, The Northern Pikes were one of Canada's top bands in the late '80s and early '90s.
	dmoz.org /Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/N/desc.html (2086 words)

	Funtastic set to rock Vernon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The evening concerts stage well known bands and in the past have pulled in as many as 6,000 fans on a single night.
		Chilliwack was one of Canada’s top recording bands in the ‘70s and ‘80s, with well known hits such as Raino, Lonesome Mary, California Girl and Whatcha Gonna Do.
		The top act on Sunday evening will be The Northern Pikes, a band that has sold more than half a million albums and performed alongside bands such as Tom Cochrane and Duran Duran.
	www.dailycourier.ca /printer_321.php (382 words)

	Northern Pikes - AOL Music
		Northern pikes are most often olive, shading into yellowish or whitish on belly...
		Northern Pikes in North America seldom reach the size of their European...
		Download, listen and watch Northern Pikes music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
	music.aol.com /artist/northern-pikes/13824/main (140 words)

	Loveland High School Band, Loveland Colorado: Home
		Congratulations to the Wind Symphony for ranking among the elite top 18 high school concert bands in the state with their performance at the CBA Northern Regional on March 8th.
		The next Marching Band Parent/Student meeting is tentatively scheduled at Erwin on Thursday, May 10th at 7:00pm.
		*Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band are at the CBA Northern Regional Concert Band** Festival at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins.
	www.lovelandband.org (1163 words)

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		Started playing in my first band at 14, and my first gig was at 16.
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		for fans of: metallica king apparatus infectious grooves audioslave rage against the machine northern pikes primus clash red hot chili peppers the cult the cure britteny spears justin timberlake david bowie rob cosh
	www.soundclick.com /bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=77677 (721 words)

	INDIE BAND : Educated Guess (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Formed in 1989 in Saskatoon, this pop-rock quintet has released two indie cassettes, ones of which reached No.1 on a national record store's indie chart and remains in the top 5 today.
		The band has played on the same bill as the Watchmen, I Mother Earth, The Four Horsemen, Kim Mitchell and the Waltons, to name a few.
		Its debut album, What Do They Know, was co-produced by Les Cantin (Northern Pikes).
	www.canoe.ca /IndieBands/band1067.html (72 words)

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