A Brief History of the Subterraneans Collective
The Subterraneans Collective formed in the Summer of 2003 as the acoustic-based duo of Jay Baggett & Jon “the Bassist” Busuttil. The pair started immediately putting together original material, and recorded their first EP (the Busride EP) in a pieced-together recording studio, affectionately known as “the Loft”.
In 2007 the group’s numbers doubled, with the addition of Dave Reed on Keys & David Abbey on Drums. The new foursome began reworking the acoustic-based set into a brand new Subterraneans‘ sound, incorporating each of their individual influences and backgrounds.
2009 saw the Collective’s numbers grow further, with guest members Sam Klass (Klass ‘n Hachey), Tarek Ajak (Peak Soil) & Aerin Ellison lending their talents on Guitar, Sax/Flute & Trumpet respectively.
In 2010 the band has released their debut, self-produced full-length, This Sinking Ship, and in the process has seen the addition of Jess Stone (on bass) to the Sub’s full time lineup.
The band has appeared at the annual Lose Yer Shoes Festival, St. Catharines’ “Sessions @ 73” urban renewal/art/music project, Come Together Music Festival, and made/makes regular appearances at Hamilton’s Pepper Jack Café & This Ain’t Hollywood. The Subterraneans have also had the pleasure opening for other great acts such as the Donefors, Sunparlour Players, Stumbleweed, Book of Gnomes, Hotel Lobbyists & the Fat Cats.
The Subterraneans Collective exists out of a love of music, creativity, stream of consciousness, thought, expression, philosophy and art. Participation is encouraged.
The Subterraneans Collective’s Debut Full-Length,
the Subterraneans Collective is:
Jay Baggett - Guitar/Vocals
Dave Reed - Keys
David Abbey - Drums/Percussion
Jess Stone - Bass
Featuring:
Sam Klass - Guitar
Tarek Ajak - Sax/Flute
Aerin Ellison - Trumpet
