Grand Theft Bus - Printable Version

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Grand Theft Bus - sean.bonner - 06-02-2005

Just wondering if anyone else has heard about this New Brunswick band. They are awesome :thumb:

- Chester - 06-05-2005

indeed they are...wicked.

- The S-s-s-sound - 06-06-2005

Beauty of a band. I got into them a year or so before their first album Birth Of Confusion came out, used to play at The Scherzo in Kingston which at the time was a really cool atmosphere for their kind of music. They've really changed their sound now the past couple of years, and I must say their new album, Flies In The No Fly, though still really well done, is not as good as their first. Dunno, I'm just picky like that! <a class="postlink" href="http://www.grandtheftbus.com">www.grandtheftbus.com</a>

I really like that whole jamband feel they kinda give off, their ability to feed off of each others' sounds, and the drummer is a frickin' machine, holy smokes; highly underrated.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.archive.org">www.archive.org</a> has some really good quality shows throughout the years, go check it out.

- sean.bonner - 06-06-2005

The S-s-s-sound Wrote:Beauty of a band. I got into them a year or so before their first album Birth Of Confusion came out, used to play at The Scherzo in Kingston which at the time was a really cool atmosphere for their kind of music. They've really changed their sound now the past couple of years, and I must say their new album, Flies In The No Fly, though still really well done, is not as good as their first. Dunno, I'm just picky like that! <a class="postlink" href="http://www.grandtheftbus.com">www.grandtheftbus.com</a>

I really like that whole jamband feel they kinda give off, their ability to feed off of each others' sounds, and the drummer is a frickin' machine, holy smokes; highly underrated.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.archive.org">www.archive.org</a> has some really good quality shows throughout the years, go check it out.

I could not agree with you more, even though Flies In The No Fly is awesome. "Plastic" and "Leader" I think are just awesome.

- Stephen Dame - 06-07-2005

Best. Band name. Ever.

- sean.bonner - 06-18-2007

I decided to not start ANOTHER bus thread...

Here's a good three minute intro to the band:

<a class="postlink" href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=JeaOqNvKtKU">http://youtube.com/watch?v=JeaOqNvKtKU</a>

- Wheat_King - 06-23-2007

Man, Bus has been one of my favorites for a long time. I've got both of their albums, and they're both amazing. Great songwriters, great love performers, and just another stitch in the East Coast Jam-Band fabric.

Re: Grand Theft Bus - sean.bonner - 09-15-2008

Hate to bump this again
BUT
saw them again recently, and as always, I had a great time.

Then I discovered a SBD recording of their set at Evolve this summer past:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.archive.org/details/GTB2008-07-25">http://www.archive.org/details/GTB2008-07-25</a>

So, enjoy if you wanna Smile

Re: Grand Theft Bus - sean.bonner - 06-15-2009

Another bump:
Go see em' if yer looking for something to do.

WED.JUNE.17 Ottawa MAVERICKS w/ Share & The Olympic Symphonium

THURS.JUNE.18 Toronto NXNE FORWARD MUSIC GROUP NIGHT @ CLINTON'S w/ The Sleepless Nights, Share
FRI.JUNE.19 Calgary Dicken's w/ Share and The Olympic Symphonium | TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW BY VISITING <a class="postlink" href="http://www.leftyproductions.ca">http://www.leftyproductions.ca</a>

SAT.JUNE.20 Canmore The Canmore Hotel w/ Share
MON.JUNE.22 Banff The Rose and Crown w/ Share
TUES.JUNE.23 Kananaskis Woody's w/ Share
THURS.JUNE.25 Jasper The Atha-B w/ Share
FRI.JUNE.26 Vancouver The Media Club w/ Share

Re: Grand Theft Bus - tywebb - 06-15-2009

solid band only know a few songs though, know any good ones? Big Grin

Re: Grand Theft Bus - MattyM - 06-16-2009

Call Upon The Author Wrote:Made Upwards is the third album from Canadian four piece Grand Theft Bus and, I have to admit, the moment I realised their nationality I had high hopes. Canada is responsible for some of my favourite music, from The Tragically Hip through Wintersleep to The Barenaked Ladies. Great bands and all ones who share a passion for well crafted lyrics coupled to music that tells a story, no pressure then guys! These guys encapsulate all that makes them so special in a neat little package with opener ‘Do I Have To Dance’. Starting off with a poppy rhythm and gentle strumming guitars, it builds to a crescendo-ing chorus and then gallops off on a tangent before finally finding itself again – magic! As the album proceeds we see even more facets of the band from leaping math-rock time changes to acoustic meandering. From time to time the band get lost and come up a little short, but it’s a fair price to pay for such eclecticism!

from my website :thumb:

Re: Grand Theft Bus - ikky99 - 06-21-2009

MattyM Wrote:
Call Upon The Author Wrote:Made Upwards is the third album from Canadian four piece Grand Theft Bus and, I have to admit, the moment I realised their nationality I had high hopes. Canada is responsible for some of my favourite music, from The Tragically Hip through Wintersleep to The Barenaked Ladies. Great bands and all ones who share a passion for well crafted lyrics coupled to music that tells a story, no pressure then guys! These guys encapsulate all that makes them so special in a neat little package with opener ‘Do I Have To Dance’. Starting off with a poppy rhythm and gentle strumming guitars, it builds to a crescendo-ing chorus and then gallops off on a tangent before finally finding itself again – magic! As the album proceeds we see even more facets of the band from leaping math-rock time changes to acoustic meandering. From time to time the band get lost and come up a little short, but it’s a fair price to pay for such eclecticism!

from my website :thumb:

Nice!

Re: Grand Theft Bus - Plymouthshallowgrave - 06-22-2009

Man, I haven't seen these guys in years. Makes me nostalgic for small clubs in Maritime university towns, and strangely for a double rye and Seven.

Re: Grand Theft Bus - HannaDemyk - 07-13-2009

Haven't heard of them, but I'm going to check them out Smile

Re: Grand Theft Bus - sean.bonner - 12-15-2010

Five years later, and still one of my favourites.