Canadian rock band from Nova Scotia. Formed under the leadership of Allard Barkhouse (Langley Beach Crowd) in 1971 with Jim White (Pepper Tree), Tony Argent (Pepper Tree) and Kenne Umphrie (Melody Fair).This line-up recorded Keith Jollimore produced “Blue Feelin’” album which was recorded at Toronto’s Thunder Sound but not released until 1975. Barkhouse co-wrote all songs with various members and wrote all the lyrics himself.
Over the next few years several personnel changes occurred . Umphrie was replaced by Gordon Tucker (Double Blind) for a time but later returned. In June of 1974 Steve Brown (Juckatar) and Cedric Upshaw (Dogrib) replaced White and Argent. When Umphrie left for a second time in 1975 he was replaced by Steve Russell (Shawnasae, Melody Fair). Neil MacKinnon (Sun Machine) joined in 1976 on keyboards replacing Brown. In July 1976 Upshaw left and joined the Halifax Police Department. He was replaced by John Lake (Sandy Road). Lake had to leave the band because of personal commitments and was replaced by Glen Torreson (Taboo) until his return. When MacKinnon returned to Sun Machine, Amherst guitarist Drew Moore (McCreek) was brought in as his replacement.
While credited Cedric Upshaw, Steve Russell and Steve Brown don’t actually perform on the album which was recorded prior to their joining the group, but had not yet been released.
The Barkhouse produced “Shape Up Or Ship Out” was recorded at Solar Audio between March and September of 1979 and released the following year. Three songs “Believe Me Lady”, “See The Sun” and “I’m Coming Home” that were on the first album were re-recorded for this album. Again, all songs were band originals. The band toured Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic Provinces several times before they broke up in 1982.
Artist: Snakeye
Album: Blue Feelin’
Year: 1975
Label: Big Harold’s Records
Style: Classic Rock, ’70’s Hard Rock
Format: mp3/320
Recording Artists:
Allard Barkhouse: Drums, Lead Vocals
Jim White: Guitar
Tony Argent: Guitar
Kenne Umphrie: Bass, Vocals
Tracklist
01 See The Sun 2:51
02 Blue Feelin’ 3:16
03 Choked Up 3:03
04 Something To Believe In 3:01
05 I’m Coming Home 7:01
06 Woman In Love Is A Woman Insane 3:50
07 Someone 3:23
08 Believe Me Lady 3:03
09 I Can Stand 3:31
10 Boogaty Shoot 2:36