7 MiLE STARE
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | INDIE
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A new Dartmouth-based band is set to turn the East Coast music scene on its ear.
7 Mile Stare has only been around since this past February, but the young quartet – Chris Ricketson on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Mike Cormier on lead guitar, Darren Crandall on bass and Rick Ruth on drums – has already seen their stock rise significantly.
“It’s all happened very quickly,” says Ricketson, who divides his time between Dartmouth and his home in New Glasgow. “We’re all pretty excited about the way things have taken off.”
An early performance caught the attention of local, award-winning producer Dennis Field, who asked the band to appear on the Halifax Plugged-In 9 compilation.
“I think we had, like, four hours of rehearsal under our belts,” Ricketson recalls. “But Dennis liked what he heard and took us under his wing.”
The singer-songwriter describes the band’s sound as rock, with splashes of pop, grunge and alternative influences.
“If you like Alice in Chains or Nickleback then you’d probably dig what we do,” he says.
The band recently recorded and released their debut, independent seven-song EP, Organized Chaos.
“It’s been selling really well,” shares the frontman. “The feedback has been positive and we have already had some serious interest from major record labels.”
However, he notes the band is in no rush to sign a deal with anyone just yet.
“Right now we’re shopping around for a manager who can handle the business side of the game. We’d like to keep our focus on writing strong songs and putting together a solid live show.”
Music lovers can catch 7 Mile Stare in concert on Saturday, October 30 at Monte’s Bar and Grill on Waverly Road in Dartmouth. - The Burnside News
A new Dartmouth-based band is set to turn the East Coast music scene on its ear.
7 Mile Stare has only been around since this past February, but the young quartet – Chris Ricketson on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Mike Cormier on lead guitar, Darren Crandall on bass and Rick Ruth on drums – has already seen their stock rise significantly.
“It’s all happened very quickly,” says Ricketson, who divides his time between Dartmouth and his home in New Glasgow. “We’re all pretty excited about the way things have taken off.”
An early performance caught the attention of local, award-winning producer Dennis Field, who asked the band to appear on the Halifax Plugged-In 9 compilation.
“I think we had, like, four hours of rehearsal under our belts,” Ricketson recalls. “But Dennis liked what he heard and took us under his wing.”
The singer-songwriter describes the band’s sound as rock, with splashes of pop, grunge and alternative influences.
“If you like Alice in Chains or Nickleback then you’d probably dig what we do,” he says.
The band recently recorded and released their debut, independent seven-song EP, Organized Chaos.
“It’s been selling really well,” shares the frontman. “The feedback has been positive and we have already had some serious interest from major record labels.”
However, he notes the band is in no rush to sign a deal with anyone just yet.
“Right now we’re shopping around for a manager who can handle the business side of the game. We’d like to keep our focus on writing strong songs and putting together a solid live show.”
Music lovers can catch 7 Mile Stare in concert on Saturday, October 30 at Monte’s Bar and Grill on Waverly Road in Dartmouth. - The Burnside News
Dartmouth's own 7 Mile Stare hosted a Rockin CD Release Party at Montes Showbar & Grill on Waverly Rd for the release of their 1st CD "Organized Chaos" The night began by sharing the stage with 2 fantastic bands, " My Living Will " followed by the band " Stone Mary." These rockers set the mood for the amazing night to follow of the new sound of the East Coast by the boys of 7 Mile Stare. Chris Ricketson/ Vocals/Guitar, Rick Ruth/Drums, Mike Cormier/Lead Guitar, Darren Crandall/Bass. Here's wishing 7 Mile Stare continued success in their musical career! - SNAP Dartmouth Magazine
Dartmouth's own 7 Mile Stare hosted a Rockin CD Release Party at Montes Showbar & Grill on Waverly Rd for the release of their 1st CD "Organized Chaos" The night began by sharing the stage with 2 fantastic bands, " My Living Will " followed by the band " Stone Mary." These rockers set the mood for the amazing night to follow of the new sound of the East Coast by the boys of 7 Mile Stare. Chris Ricketson/ Vocals/Guitar, Rick Ruth/Drums, Mike Cormier/Lead Guitar, Darren Crandall/Bass. Here's wishing 7 Mile Stare continued success in their musical career! - SNAP Dartmouth Magazine
Montes Showbar & Denmark Productions hosted a fantastic night of music at the popular Waverley Road hot spot. This night showcased 3 of the top rock bands on the East Coast music scene, ALL on one special night! 460 Kustom and Brite Vu opened the show for the headliners-7 Mile Stare. What an amazing night this was, these talented rockers left the crowd begging for more! - SNAP Dartmouth Magazine
Montes Showbar & Denmark Productions hosted a fantastic night of music at the popular Waverley Road hot spot. This night showcased 3 of the top rock bands on the East Coast music scene, ALL on one special night! 460 Kustom and Brite Vu opened the show for the headliners-7 Mile Stare. What an amazing night this was, these talented rockers left the crowd begging for more! - SNAP Dartmouth Magazine
RBC DISCOVERY STAGE presented by The Murphy Centre
7 MiLE STARE (NS), Alana Yorke (NS), Andrew Doyle (NS), Arrows in the Air (PE), Ashley Condon (PE), Back Pocket Material (NS), Banded Stilts (NL), Becka deHaan (NB), Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers (NS), Bethany Bible College Chorale (NB), Big Deal (NS), Breagh MacKinnon (NS), Breagh Potter (NS), Chris Boudreau (NB), Clinton Charlton (NB), Cody Westman (NL), Connie Saulnier (NS), Craig Mercer & the Will Be Gones (NS), Cyndi Cain (NS), Dan Doiron (NS), David Wills (NB), Derrick Paul Miller (NB), Devil’s Elbow (NS), Drumlin (NS), Eleanor McCain (NB), Emmy Alcorn (NS), Fleur Mainville (NS), Godsent (NS), Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys (PE), Heather Allison (NB), Jaclyn Reinhart Band (NB), Jacquie Drew & The Crew (NB), Jared Lutes (NB), Jason MacDonald (NS), John Morgan (NS), Julia Halfyard (NL), Katherine Moller (NB), Katie McGarry (PE), Kendra Gale (NB), Kristina Trites (NS), Marko Simmonds (NS), Matthew Byrne (NL), Meggie Lou (NS), Melanie D (NB), Moonshine Ramblers (NS), Naming The Twins (NS), Oh No, Theodore! (NB), Papilio (NS), Patrick Molloy & The Manifest (NL), Phil Flowers (NB), Plain Dirty Blues Band (PE), Quiet Elephant (NL), Rachel Davis (NS), Remedy (NS), Repartee (NL), Silver Wolf Band (PE), StahMeNah Vybz (NS), The Belle Comedians (NS), The Company (NS), The Disengagement (NS), The North Lakes (PE), The Repercussionists (NS), The Terry Whalen Band (NB), The Wax (NS), The Wynnes (PE), Tom Terrell (NS), Tradition (NB), TWRP (NS), Waif & The Spade (PE), ZWERG (NB) - The Coast
RBC DISCOVERY STAGE presented by The Murphy Centre
7 MiLE STARE (NS), Alana Yorke (NS), Andrew Doyle (NS), Arrows in the Air (PE), Ashley Condon (PE), Back Pocket Material (NS), Banded Stilts (NL), Becka deHaan (NB), Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers (NS), Bethany Bible College Chorale (NB), Big Deal (NS), Breagh MacKinnon (NS), Breagh Potter (NS), Chris Boudreau (NB), Clinton Charlton (NB), Cody Westman (NL), Connie Saulnier (NS), Craig Mercer & the Will Be Gones (NS), Cyndi Cain (NS), Dan Doiron (NS), David Wills (NB), Derrick Paul Miller (NB), Devil’s Elbow (NS), Drumlin (NS), Eleanor McCain (NB), Emmy Alcorn (NS), Fleur Mainville (NS), Godsent (NS), Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys (PE), Heather Allison (NB), Jaclyn Reinhart Band (NB), Jacquie Drew & The Crew (NB), Jared Lutes (NB), Jason MacDonald (NS), John Morgan (NS), Julia Halfyard (NL), Katherine Moller (NB), Katie McGarry (PE), Kendra Gale (NB), Kristina Trites (NS), Marko Simmonds (NS), Matthew Byrne (NL), Meggie Lou (NS), Melanie D (NB), Moonshine Ramblers (NS), Naming The Twins (NS), Oh No, Theodore! (NB), Papilio (NS), Patrick Molloy & The Manifest (NL), Phil Flowers (NB), Plain Dirty Blues Band (PE), Quiet Elephant (NL), Rachel Davis (NS), Remedy (NS), Repartee (NL), Silver Wolf Band (PE), StahMeNah Vybz (NS), The Belle Comedians (NS), The Company (NS), The Disengagement (NS), The North Lakes (PE), The Repercussionists (NS), The Terry Whalen Band (NB), The Wax (NS), The Wynnes (PE), Tom Terrell (NS), Tradition (NB), TWRP (NS), Waif & The Spade (PE), ZWERG (NB) - The Coast
7 Mile Stare, our own Dartmouth rockers, competed in the Live 105FM contest at Montes Showbar & Grill & this SNAP photographer had the privilege of being present when the band put on an absolutely stellar performance! The guys rocked the house!! The contest, hosted by the radio station Live 105FM, was a three week contest offering several bands the chance to open for Finger Eleven. Best of luck to 7 Mile Stare & all the bands performing in this prestigious competition held by Live 105FM - SNAP Dartmouth Magazine
7 Mile Stare, our own Dartmouth rockers, competed in the Live 105FM contest at Montes Showbar & Grill & this SNAP photographer had the privilege of being present when the band put on an absolutely stellar performance! The guys rocked the house!! The contest, hosted by the radio station Live 105FM, was a three week contest offering several bands the chance to open for Finger Eleven. Best of luck to 7 Mile Stare & all the bands performing in this prestigious competition held by Live 105FM - SNAP Dartmouth Magazine
Discography
Halifax Plugged In 9 Compilation - Spring 2010 -
(Singles) "Upside Down" & "Overrated"
Organized Chaos - Debut EP - Summer 2010
Halifax Plugged In 10 Compilation - Summer 2011 - (Singles) "Wasting Time" & "Run"
Single - Bloodshot Eyes - Summer 2012
(Video Released, January 2013)
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Bio
7 MiLE STARE is a four piece Rock Band from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada which was formed in 2010 by Chris Ricketson (Vocals) and Rick Ruth (Drums). Other members include Michael Cormier (Lead Guitar) and Jamie Geddes (Bass/Panio)
Recognized by Ricketson powerful vocals and the bands intense passion and energy, 7MS quickly got people talking, touting their fresh rock sound, “The New Sound of East Coast Rock.”
Highlights over the past 3 1/2 years, include the band being featured twice on the popular "Halifax Plugged In" compilation disc series. The successful release of a seven song EP titled, "Organized Chaos" and later a follow up with a Single, "Bloodshot Eyes," which spawned their first professional music video. The band has kept busy playing shows across Canada, most notably playing for ECMA week and Tour Tech East, looking for their opportunity to prove their worth to the music industry. The band is currently finishing up writing for an planned full length album, set for release in 2014.
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