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The Smugglers
Rock band from Vancouver, BC · formed 1989
The Smugglers are a rock 'n' roll band from Vancouver, BC Canada. We existed from 1988 2004, and r
- Shows on record
- 16
- Rooms played
- 14
- Cities
- 11
- Releases
- 15
- Last show
- Mar 31, 2018Pender Island Community Hall
About
The Smugglers is a band from Vancouver, BC, formed in 1989, tagged Canadian, Garage Punk, Garage rock by its sources. Shows on record run from 1993 to 2018, across 14 rooms in 11 cities.
- The Smugglers formed in 1989 — MusicBrainz
- The Smugglers is based in Vancouver — MusicBrainz
- The Smugglers disbanded in 2004 — MusicBrainz
- Kevin Beesley-Hammond: electric bass guitar — MusicBrainz
- David Carswell: electric guitar — MusicBrainz
- Grant Lawrence: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Nick Thomas: electric guitar — MusicBrainz
- Graham Watson: drums (drum set) — MusicBrainz
- Bryce Dunn: drums (drum set) (former member) — MusicBrainz
- The Smugglers has 11 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1990–2017 — MusicBrainz
- The Smugglers (band) formed in 1988 — Wikipedia
- The Smugglers (band) is from Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada — Wikipedia
- The Smugglers (band) has 5 members: Grant Lawrence, Nick Thomas, David Carswell, Kevin "Beez" Beesley, Graham Watson — Wikipedia
- The Smugglers (band) plays Garage rock — Wikipedia
- The Smugglers (band) plays pop punk — Wikipedia
- The Smugglers (band) plays indie rock — Wikipedia
- The Smugglers has 5078 listeners on Last.fm — The Smugglers on Last.fm
- The Smugglers has released 10 recordings between 1995 and 2004 — The Smugglers on Discogs
- Country (per TheAudioDB): Vancouver, CA — The Smugglers on TheAudioDB
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
16 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 19931 show
- 19961 show
- 19996 shows
- 20004 shows
- 20011 show
- 20021 show
- 20031 show
- 20181 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2018 | Pender Island Community Hall · Pender IslandSupportwith Grant Lawrence Book Launch, Jill Barber, DUSTIN BENTALL, +1 | Support | Grant Lawrence Book Launch, Jill Barber, DUSTIN BENTALL, +1 |
| Aug 30, 2003 | The Waldorf Hotel · VancouverHeadlinerwith The Leather Uppers, Los Furios, The High Balls | Headliner | The Leather Uppers, Los Furios, The High Balls |
| Dec 31, 2002 | The Pic Pub · VancouverHeadlinerwith Epoxies, Rumours, Goblins | Headliner | Epoxies, Rumours, Goblins |
| May 11, 2001 | The Pic Pub · VancouverHeadlinerwith Duotang, New Town Animals, Carolyn Mark, +1 | Headliner | Duotang, New Town Animals, Carolyn Mark, +1 |
| May 27, 2000 | The Centennial Milk Bar · RaglanHeadlinerwith Shaft | Headliner | Shaft |
| May 26, 2000 | King's Arms · AucklandHeadlinerwith Shaft | Headliner | Shaft |
| May 25, 2000 | The Masonic Tavern · DevonportHeadlinerwith Shaft | Headliner | Shaft |
| May 24, 2000 | Ward Lane · HamiltonHeadlinerwith Shaft | Headliner | Shaft |
| Oct 3, 1999 | Pavilion · HalifaxSupportwith Pansy Division, Thrush Hermit, Blurtonia, +2 | Support | Pansy Division, Thrush Hermit, Blurtonia, +2 |
| Oct 2, 1999 | Marquee Ballroom · HalifaxSupportwith Pansy Division, Neuseiland | Support | Pansy Division, Neuseiland |
| Oct 1, 1999 | Au Deuxieme · MonctonSupportwith Pansy Division, Flashlight | Support | Pansy Division, Flashlight |
| Sep 6, 1999 | Golden Tee Miniature Golf Course · Castro ValleySupportwith Pansy Division, Groovie Ghoulies, Phantom Surfers, +6 | Support | Pansy Division, Groovie Ghoulies, Phantom Surfers, +6 |
| Aug 28, 1999 | The Pic Pub · VancouverSupportwith Pansy Division | Support | Pansy Division |
| Mar 18, 1999 | Emo's Alternative Lounge (CLOSED) · AustinSupportwith Pansy Division, The Queers, The Donnas, +2 | Support | Pansy Division, The Queers, The Donnas, +2 |
| May 3, 1996 | Gastown Music Hall · VancouverSupportwith Pansy Division, Groovie Ghoulies, Maow | Support | Pansy Division, Groovie Ghoulies, Maow |
| Jun 9, 1993 | The Crocodile - Old Location · SeattleSupportwith Gas Huffer | Support | Gas Huffer |
Where they play
14 rooms in 11 citiesRooms played most
- The Pic Pub · Vancouver3 shows
- Au Deuxieme · Moncton1 show
- Emo's Alternative Lounge (CLOSED) · Austin1 show
- Gastown Music Hall · Vancouver1 show
- Golden Tee Miniature Golf Course · Castro Valley1 show
Cities played
- Vancouver5 shows
- Halifax2 shows
- Auckland1 show
- Austin1 show
- Castro Valley1 show
and 6 other cities
Releases
15 releases, 1990–2017Dirty Windshields: The Soundtrack
2017 · Compilation
Mutiny in Stereo
2004 · Album
Useless Rocker
2002
Rosie
2000 · Album
Smugglers / Mach Pelican
2000
Growing Up Smuggler
1998 · Album
Buddy Holly Convention
1997 · Ep
Selling the Sizzle!
1996 · Album
Summer Games
1996 · Ep
Talkin 'Bout You / Chimo!
1995 · Single
In... "Señor Pants Down!"
1995
Whiplash !
1995
In the Hall of Fame
1993 · Compilation
Atlanta Whiskey Flats
1992 · Album
Up and Down
1990 · Ep
Lineup
- Kevin Beesley-Hammond · electric bass guitar
- David Carswell · electric guitar
- Grant Lawrence · lead vocals
- Nick Thomas · electric guitar
- Graham Watson · drums (drum set)
Former
- Bryce Dunn · drums (drum set)
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| The Smugglers on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Smugglers on Discogs | Artist facts |
| The Smugglers on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.