PROJECTS
Personal Projects
THE WORST POP BAND EVER (2006-PRESENT):
Original jazz blending aggressive improvisation with pop sensibilities.
Members: Chris Gale – saxophones, Dafydd Hughes – keys, Adrean Farrugia - keys, Drew Birston – bass, LEO37 – turntables, Tim Shia - drums and percussion; band leader
Honorary Members: Kelly Jefferson, Gord Mowat, Chris Banks, Rob Ritchie, Elizabeth Shepherd, Rhonda Stakich.
See Website for more information.
CD: Thanks For Coming Out (2006), Dost Thou Believeth in Science (2009)
www.myspace.com/wpbe
THE LOVE ORCHESTRA (1998-Present)
All-purpose band of varying line-ups designed to explore any genre from jazz, to pop, to traditional folk music. Corporate/Special Events group
Current line-up: Kevin Barrett (gtr), Elizabeth Shepherd (kys/vox), Tim Shia (dr), Steve Zsirai/Drew Birston (bs)
Former Line-up: Gord Mowat/Marc Cashion (bs), Dane Lunn/Rob Ritchie/Nathan Hiltz (gtr), Ryan Oliver/Chuck McLelland (sx), Joel Joseph (keys/sx) (and many others)
See corporate and commercial music services for more information.
JAZZ FOR JUNIORS (2000–Present)
An educational program that tours Toronto elementary schools, teaching children about jazz music and history. Created with consultation from the Toronto District School Board.
Current Members: Kevin Barrett (gtr), Lee Hutchinson/Darren Wall (bs), Tim Shia (dr)
Former Members: Laila Biali (keys/vox), Stefan Carriman (keys), Dan Coniglio(bs), Patrice Barbanchon (tpt), Colleen Lewin (vox), Dane Lunn/Sean Cotton (gtr), Greg Fisher (sax)
See website for more information.
THE POLITE SCIENCE (aka EBB) (2005 – Present)
Groove and atmospherics trapped in a contemporary jazz guitar trio.
Members: Kevin Barrett (gtr), Drew Birston (bs), Tim Shia (dr)
Aside from being an instrumental trio, has been the rhythm section for numerous artists including Julie Michels, Richard Underhill, Amanda Martinez, Dee Kaye Ibomeka, Christopher Plock and Julie Crochetiere.
LOVE MECHANIQUES (2006-Present)
Deconstructionist group with modern jazz intentions.
Members: Dafydd Hughes (kys), Chris Banks/Wes Neal (bs), Evan Shaw (sx), Geordie Haley (gtr), Tim Shia (dr), guest turntablist: Leo Shia
Formed as part of a commission to provide live music for the screening of the film, Sometimes Things Go Wrong (Howie Shia) at The Distillery Jazz Festival; performed at Array Music, and the Reverb as part of AIM Toronto’s Leftover Daylight Series; and at Circa for the Canadian Institute for the Blind with In Essence.
THE SHORT WAYNERS (2007 – Present)
The music of Wayne Shorter played by people other than Wayne Shorter.
Members: Chris Gale - sax, William Sperandei/Jason Logue - Trumpet, Chris Hunt/William Carn - trombone, Drew Birston - bass, Adrean Farrugia - keys, Tim Shia -Drums
They loves the Wayne.
sEXY dANCE featuring MENTOR (2008 – Present)
Music that may or may not be:
a)sexy b)danceable c)music
Members: Marcel Aucoin - Keys, Evan Shaw - Sax, Tim Shia - Drums
Forgive them, for they know not what they do.
THE MICRONAUTS (2007 – Present)
Loud music played on mini instruments.
Members: Ali Berkok (keys), Rob Ritchie (gtr), Mike Smith (bs), Mark Laver (sx), Tim Shia (drs), also sometimes Chris Chiasson (gtrs)
Eye of the Tiger and Like a Virgin on miniature instruments. Nothing is sacred.
FREELANCE PROJECTS
As a sideman
LEO37 – Hip hop for mermen.
Rhonda Stakich Duo/Trio – singing/songwriting superstar
Kevin Barrett Group – Making music and saving the world.
Brian Hayman's Getting in the Groove – Jazz and leadership training...Hayman's a genius.
Chris Hunt Tentet – actually more like 12 people
Milosh - ladies love him and his electronic emo vibe
Magnolius - Oh they think they're Onyx hard but they're more like ladybug tough
Big Rude Jake - No longer big, but still rude
Julie Michels – Performer extraordinaire
Emma Cook - Singer/Songwriter/ Healthy Chocolate eater
Katey Morley's Retro Jazz Revue – pop/jazz chanteuse
Peter Smith – Multitalented father of twins... poor bastard
Andre Roy Trio – guitarist that plays with a leslie, nuff said.
