The Marble Index

The Marble Index came to be in Hamilton, Ontario, in 2001. Brad, Adam and Ryan had all played in various bands since their early teens. Coincidentally at that time, they had all grown disenchanted with their present vehicles and abandoned them to form this new trio.

For a name, they chose the title from a solo record by former Velvet Underground chanteuse, Nico, whose Euro-cool and stylish detachment would surely add sophistication to any undertaking. To vary their pursuits further, they all switched instruments from what they had played previously; Brad coming from drums and bass, Ryan from guitar and Adam from bass.

Their musical upbringings had been varied but common ground was found and The Marble Index took their musical cues from The Smiths, Big Star, The Clash and Small Faces - each a peak of a musical aesthetic - and went about creating something that would be distinctly their own. Music of high calibre and true heart, with power and depth. The three found they worked naturally and quickly developed a stable of songs, recorded them and put out an independent EP as calling card for their chief purpose ofplaying live.

"Our lives revolve around music. We're honest in what we do. It's art and it's entertainment, but it's not pretension." Agrees Ryan, "we hope to connect with anaudience who shares our passion; people who see us as the genuine article and like what we’re doing. We want it to be an interactive relationship."

Brad Germain - Guitar / Vocals,
Ryan Tweedle - Bass,
Adam Knickle - Drums

(Biography by The Marble Index)

Website: http://www.themarbleindex.com