That’s What Makes Us Great! – Video Shoot

December 20th we took over the Elmdale tavern in Ottawa to shoot our first video for the new album. Produced by Blomeley Communications and directed by our old friend Chris Paine, it was a long day but it certainly had its share of laughs. Natalie and Bruce, the owners of the Elmdale were the perfect hosts and we want to thank them for their hospitality.  If you haven’t checked out this funky little bar, please do. It’s a great venue to hear music. www.elmdaletavern.com.

We spent the morning doing the individual band shots then we let the “invited” audience in around noon. Luckily the beer taps were open by then so everyone could get in the mood.  In spite of the fact we had to do the song a number of times, the audience never lost their enthusiasm. They were terrific. Michel Poirier, the first AD was quite instrumental in keeping everyone’s spirits up and generally directing traffic.  Andy Tait and Uncle Bob from FabGear made sure we didn’t look like bums and Jessica Pettigrew did the make-up. Graham Dunnell brought his big jib arm and I’m not sure exactly how we got it into the building, but we did, and we sure got some nice shots with it. Thanks Graham!  My old friend from CJOH days, Frank Harris did the lighting and pitching in to help were the usual suspects, Don and Robert Patterson, Billy Gallinger, Allison Cooper and Steve St. Jean! Check out the pix in our Gallery.